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Propane Safety Procedure
Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that, in the liqueed state, resembles water. An
odorant (usually a sulfur compound) is added as a warning agent. If you smell propane
within the vehicle, quickly and carefully perform the procedure listed on the label below.
When propane container is low, occasionally there may be a concentration of an onion or
garlic-like odor, which can be mistaken for a propane gas leak. After the propane container
has been refueled, the odor will usually disappear. If not, turn off the valve(s) and have the
propane system inspected by your dealer or qualied propane service representative
This label has been placed in the vehicle near the range, for models equipped with a propane
system.
Propane Gas Container
Propane “container” is a general all inclusive term used to describe a vessel that is used for
storage and delivery of propane gas. The most common of these are:
DOT (Department of Transportation) cylinders are transportable and are commonly used on
recreation vehicles. The capacity of DOT propane cylinders is expressed in pounds. DOT
propane cylinders are required to be removed from the recreation vehicle for lling and must
be lled by weight by a qualied propane facility. DOT Propane cylinders are equipped with
an OPD or Over Fill Protection Device designed to reduce the potential of overlling. DOT
propane cylinders are also equipped with an ACME service valve that is for connection of
the TYPE 1 ACME pigtail hose assembly to the RV two-stage regulator.
The TYPE 1 ACME pigtail hose assembly is a wrenchless, user friendly, right hand threaded
connector that features a thermally sensitive sleeve and excess ow device. Max output is
Never use an open ame to test for a propane leak. Do not check for leaks
using products that contain ammonia or chlorine; these products can cause
cracks to form on the metal tubing and brass ttings
Propane system label
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