Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is available from
an approved storage container to operate your
range, oven, furnace and water heater, and
as
an
alternate energy source for some refrigerators.
With proper handling precautions,
LP
gas is safe
and provides modern conveniences wherever
you travel. LP gas is stored as a liquid under
pressure and vaporizes under the control
of
a
pressure regulator.
A typical
LP
gas tank installation is illustrated
below. Although specific details
of
the system
may differ in your motor home, the major com-
ponents and their relationships will be similar to
those shown.
6
1.
LP
gas
tank
5.
Regulator assembly
2.
Sight
gauge
6.
LP
gas
hose
3.
Stop
fill
valve
7.
Outage
valve
4.
Main
shut-off
valve
LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LP
gas
isa
safe and reliable fuel. As with any
other volatile and flammable material, common
sense dictates that LP gas be handled and used
with respect and caution. Because
LP
gas sys-
tems are so reliable, they are often taken for
granted. Neglect can be a very dangerous habit.
If
the system is maintained regularly, you can
expect almost trouble free operation.
The first time you have your LP gas tank filled,
have the serviceman bleed a little
LP
gas out
of
LP
GAS
SYSTEM
the small outage valve (this also lets you check
that the bottle is not overfilled) and note the
odor described
as
garlic/rotten egg like for
future reference. A small number
of
people can-
not smell this odor;
if
you are one
of
these you
must take extra care whenever you use your
motor home.
Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all
appliances
if
the unit is not being used.
A.
WARNING
LP
gas
is
flammable and potentially explosive. Use
proper
handling, lighting and ventilating procedures.
1.
The distinctive odor of
LP
gas indicates a leak. If
you smell gas:
Extinguish any open
flames, pilot lights and all smok-
ing
materials.
Do
not touch electrical switches.
Shut off the gas supply at the container valve(s) or
gas
supply connection(s).
Open doors and other ventilation openings.
Leave the area
until odor clears.
Have the gas system serviced
by
a professional
before using the motor home again.
2.
Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use
an
approved leak detection solution or a non-ammoni-
ated, non-chlorinated soap solution
only.
3.
Always
be
careful when drilling holes or fastening
objects to the motor home. The
LP
gas supply lines
could
be
punctured
by
a nail or screw.
4.
Do
not restrict access to
LP
containers.
In
an
emergency, the container service valve must be eas-
ily
identified and accessible. The container compart-
ment door must always
be
unlocked, and the
LP
label
should
be visible.
5.
Do
not carry or store filled or empty
LP
gas con-
tainers, including accessories such as gas barbe-
cues,
in
your motor home.
LP
gas containers are
equipped
with
a safety device that relieves excessive
pressure
by
·discharging gas to the atmosphere.
Always store
LP
gas containers outside with the
valves closed and plugged.
6.
Do
not use any
LP
gas container other than the
one furnished with your motor home without being
sure that
all connecting components are compatible.
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