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fuel & propane SyStem
Propane Gas System
Propane or LP (liqueed petroleum) gas is a clean and efcient form of energy when proper
handling and safety precautions are observed. The propane system in your recreation
vehicle furnishes the fuel for cooking, heating and hot water. Propane can also be used as an
alternative energy source for refrigeration
The propane fuel system is comprised of numerous components such as the propane
container, hoses, the propane gas regulator, piping and copper tubing lines to each
appliance.
Propane is heavier than air; the gas tends to ow to lower areas and will sometimes pocket in
these low areas, such as the oor. Your recreation vehicle is equipped with a propane alarm
(refer to the Safety Precaution sections, Combination Carbon Monoxide (CO)/Propane
Alarm.)
Maintenance
Although your recreation vehicle has been carefully tested at the factory, and by your selling
dealer for leakage, travel vibrations can loosen ttings. Have the propane system checked at
all connections soon after the purchase of your recreation vehicle, and after the initial lling
of the propane tanks.
Continued periodic checks of the propane system at 5,000 miles of travel (or at least once
a year), by a qualied propane service representative as part of your normal maintenance is
recommended. Hand tighten the LP gas system valves only, do not use a wrench or pliers as
over tightening may damage the valve seals and cause them to leak.
Propane cylinders should not be placed or stored inside RV. LP-gas cylinders
are equipped with safety devices that relieve pressure by discharging gas into
the atmosphere
NOTE: All propane lines have been checked with air pressure at
the time of manufacture. Dealers are required to recheck and adjust
pressure before retail delivery.
Propane Leak Test
Leaks may be found easily with a soapy water solution. Do not use a solution containing
ammonia or chlorine when locating leaks. These products are corrosive to copper gas lines
and brass ttings, which could result in deterioration of the copper and brass components.
Apply the soapy solution to the outside of the gas piping ttings. If a leak is present, the
soapy solution will “bubble” at the leak point. If a leak is indicated, shut off the propane
system valve(s) and contact an independent Entegra dealer or qualied propane service
representative immediately.
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