LP GAS SYSTEM
General
Liquid Petroleum (LP) gas is used by systems in your unit as fuel
for various appliances. It is comprised of propane (LP) gas. LP
gas provides an efficient and inexpensive source of energy.
The gas is stored in a pressure tank located on or under the
chassis of your unit. Under pressure, the LP gas turns to vapor; it
is this vapor that burns.
Each tank has an automatic eighty percent stop-fill valve that allows
space in the tank for vapor expansion. The high pressure of the
vapor in the tank is reduced in two stages as it makes its way to
your appliance. The tank pressure will vary with temperature and
altitude, but it may be in the range of 100 to 250 pounds per square
inch (psi) or more. It is reduced by a pressure regulator to about 12
psi in the first stage and then to about 6.25 ounces in the second
stage. The 6.25 ounces psi can also be expressed as 11 inches of
water column.
The LP gas system is designed and built to rigid standards and
tested before leaving the factory. Your dealer also tests the system
prior to customer delivery.
NOTE: YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A THOROUGH
LP GAS SYSTEM CHECK PRIOR TO DELIVERY. DO NOT
ACCEPT THE UNIT UNTIL THIS CHECK HAS BEEN
COMPLETED.
Except for simple maintenance and occasionally tightening a
connection, you should take your unit to an authorized dealer for LP
gas problems. The LP gas tank should always be filled by an
authorized LP supplier.
NOTE: YOUR UNIT’S MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED LP GAS
APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS.
CAUTIONS: READ LP GAS PRECAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF
THIS MANUAL. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THEM AND MAKE
SURE YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY IS COMPLETELY AWARE OF THE
SAFETY ASPECTS OF LIVING AROUND LP GAS.
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