Gas Line Check
Check the gas line connection and all other
connections regularly. To check:
• Turn OFF all burners and pilot lights.
• Open all doors and windows.
• OPEN the LP gas tank service valve
and use soapy water or an approved
leak detector fluid to test all line
connections. The appearance of
bubbles in the soapy solution indicates
a leak.
• Do not use products that contain
ammonia or chlorine.
• Tighten the connections with two (2)
open-end wrenches until the bubbles stop.
• If this does not take care of the leak, contact your gas
dealer.
Regulator Pressure
Have the gas regulator checked at the start of each season and
whenever a problem occurs. Proper line pressure is 11 in. of water
column. Your RV dealer or gas supplier can perform this check.
Gas Tank and Regulator Freeze-Up
LP gas regulator freeze-up can be prevented if owners are aware of
its causes. Freeze-up may be caused by one of these things:
moisture in the tank, an overfilled tank or a greater vapor
withdrawal demand than the tank can deliver at a particular
temperature. Freeze-up occurs more frequently in cold weather
since liquid gas does not vaporize as quickly. This, along with a
higher demand, can cause frosting of the tank and regulator. Ask
your LP gas supplier to add ANHYDROUS METHANOL before
filling the tank in cold weather.
Moisture may enter the tank in the LP gas through condensation if
air is allowed to enter the tank through an open valve. This can be
avoided by using moisture-free gas and keeping all tank valves
CLOSED during storage. If moisture is present, have the tank
purged by an authorized dealer and have him add the proper
amount of ANHYDROUS METHANOL for your tank.
An overfilled tank can allow liquid gas, rather than the needed
vapor, to flow through the regulator. This can result in erratic
regulator delivery pressure, improper appliance operation and
possible frosting of the regulator and gas line. This can be avoided
by following the procedures outlined in “Filling the LP Tank.”
Always contact your local gas supplier for current procedures."
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