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PROPANE SYSTEMS — 7
DO NOT operate any electric switch. This
can produce a spark and ignite the gas.
Open windows and doors.
Evacuate the motorhome. Stay clear of
the surrounding area.
Keep all ignition sources out of the area.
Contact a qualied service technician to
nd the source and repair the gas leak.
PROPANE TANK
Measurement
Two methods can
be used to monitor the
amount of fuel in the
propane tank:
Monitor panels
in hallway and
service bay.
A small, non-
adjustable gauge
located on the
propane tank.
Tank Capacity
NOTE:
This chart reflects product specifications
available at the time of printing.
NOTE:
Propane tank capacity is estimated
based on calculations provided by the
tank manufacturer and represents
approximate capacity. The actual “usable
capacity” may be greater or less than
the estimated capacity. Actual full liquid
capacity is 80% of full tank capacity.
Tank Filling
Woodall’s Campground and Trailer Guide, and
other similar publications, list refueling stations.
Many travel parks sell propane. Before lling
the propane tank, shut off pilot lights, appliances
and igniters to prevent a re or explosion. Have
a trained service person ll the propane tank.
WARNING:
Turn off all pilot lights and propane
operated appliances before entering
a refueling station. Most propane
appliances used in motorhomes are
vented to the outside. Fuel vapors can
enter those vents when a motorhome
is parked close to a gasoline pump,
resulting in an explosion or fire.
WARNING:
Extinguish all sources of heat, sparks,
flames and smoking materials within a
50' radius during the fueling process.
The propane tank ll is located in a curbside
compartment. The tank must be lled to
the proper level to allow for expansion. An
overlled tank may cause the safety valve to
release pressure emitting a strong rotten egg
odor near the tank and/or a hissing noise may
be detected.
WARNING:
Small amounts of propane can escape
and evaporate during the fueling
process. Protect bare skin. Instant
freezing will occur if exposed to liquid
propane.
Propane exists in both liquid and vapor form
within the tank. A full tank is approximately
80% liquid. The pressure inside the tank varies
with the temperature of the liquid. All tanks are
required to have a safety pressure relief device
to release excess pressure. When the tank is
full, the gauge on the tank will only read ¾.
The monitor panels are adjusted to indicate full
at this point.
NOTE:
If the tank is new and being filled
for the first time, inform the service
technician to purge any air from the
tank prior to filling.
Propane Tank Capacity
*31 Gallons
*Actual lled propane capacity is 80% of listing due to safety
shut-off required on tank.
050256
Located in
curbside bay
060158xb
030446e
Service Bay Monitor
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