Propane 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 han-
dling precautions, Propane
is
safe and provides
modern conveniences wherever you travel.
Propane is stored
as
a liquid under pressure and
vaporizes under the control
of
a pressure
regulator.
A typical Propane 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.
Propane tank
6.
Propane
hose
2.
Sight gauge
7.
Outage valve
3.
Stop
fill valve
8.
Remote
Fill
Hose
4.
Main
shut-of! valve
9.
Outage
Hose
5.
Regulator assembly
PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Propane is a safe and reliable fuel. As with any
other volatile and flammable material, common
sense dictates that Propane
be
handled and used
with respect and caution. Because Propane 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 Propane tank filled,
have the serviceman bleed a little Propane out
of
PROPANE
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
Propane is flammable and potentially explosive. Use
proper
handling, lighting and ventilating procedures.
WARNING
IFYOU
SMELL
PROPANE:
1.
Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and
all smoking materials.
2.
Do
not
touch electrical switches.
3.
Shut
off
the Propane supply at the container
valve(s) or Propane supply connection.
4.
Open doors and other ventilation openings.
5.
Leave the area until the
odor
clears.
6.
Have the Propane system checked and leak-
age source corrected before using again.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULLT IN
EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
1.
Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use
an
approved leak detection solution or a non-ammoni-
ated, non-chlorinated soap solution only.
2. Always be careful when drilling holes
or
fastening
objects to the motor home. The Propane
supply lines
could
be punctured by a nail
or
screw.
3.
Do not restrict access to Propane 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 Propane
label should be visible.
4.
Do
not carry or store filled or empty Propane con-
tainers, including accessories such as Propane bar-
becues, in your motor home. Propane containers are
equipped with a safety device that
relieves excessive
pressure by discharging Propane into the
atmos-
phere. Always store Propane containers outside with
the
valves closed and plugged.
5.
Do
not use any Propane container other than the
one furnished with your motor home without being
sure that
all connecting components are compatible.
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