PROPANE STOVE - OPTIONAL
(Refer to Propane System Diagram)
9.1
The propane (LP) gas stove installed on your vessel will give
heat comparable to a home gas stove.
In the interest of safety it is important that the properties
of liquefied petroleum gases be understood and that safe prac-
tices for their use be followed. Under moderate pressure the
gases liquefy; upon relief of the pressure they are readily
converted in to the gaseous state. Advantage of this character-
istic is taken in their usage, and for convenience they are
shipped and stored under pressure as liquids. In their gaseous
state they present a hazard comparable to any flammable natural
or manufactured gas, except that they are heavier than air.
Although the vapors tend to sink to the bottom of an enclosed
compartment into which they are released, they will diffuse U
throughout, and are not readily dispelled by overhead ventilation.
Safety requires the prevention of escape of any liquefied petro-
leum gases, for when mixed with air in certain proportions they
will explode if ignited.
♦Reprinted from A.B.Y.C. Safety Standard #A-l-70
In addition to the manual shut-off valve located on L.P. tanks,
the vessel is equipped with an electrically operated solenoid valve
which shuts off the flow of gas at the tank. This valve is a "normally
closed" valve; therefore electrical power must be provided so gas can
flow to the stove.
Typical Stove Operation Routine
1. Check that all burner (including oven) knobs are off.
2. Check manual valve on tank and open if necessary. Make sure
selector valve is on full tank. (if so equipped)
3. Be sure battery switch is on and 12 volt power is available.
Turn on circuit breaker for solenoid valve, and separate
control for stove (if provided).
4.
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