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 modem 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.
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1.
LP
gas
tank
5.
Accessory
LP
gas
2.
Sight
gauge
supply
3.
Stop
fill
valve
6.
Regulator
assembly
4.
Main
shut-off
valve
7.
LP
gas
hose
8.
Outage
valve
LP GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LP gas
is
a 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 container
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
tum
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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