Propane is available from an approved storage
container to operate yonr 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 regula-
tor.
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.
7
1.
Propane
tank
5.
Accessory
Propane
2.
Sight
gauge
supply
3.
Stop
fill
valve
6.
Regulator
assembly
4.
Main
shut·off
valve
7.
Propane
hose
8.
Outage
valve
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
PROPANE
SYSTEM
out
of
the small outage valve (this also lets you
check that the container is not
ovelfilled) and
note the odor described
as
garlic/rotten egg like
for future reference. A small number
of
people
cannot 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
IF YOU
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 RESULT
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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