Checking for Leaks
Please refer to Chapter 1, "Safety in Using LP Gas."
IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. Make sure everyone is out of the trailer.
2. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials.
3. Do not touch electrical switches.
4. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
5. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
6. Leave area until odor clears.
7. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
LP Gas Consumption
Most gas appliances are operated intermittently. Unless there is heavy use of hot water, the water
heater consumption is minimal. During freezing weather and high wind conditions, furnace
consumption can be extremely high.
LP gas consumption depends upon individual use of appliances and the length of time operated.
Each gallon (3.86 liters) of LP gas produces about 91,500 BTUs (96,475 joules) of heat energy.
Following is a list of typical appliance consumption when turned on fully for one hour of operation:
Appliance
Approximate BTU
Consumption Per Hour
Approximate
Joules Per Hour
Water Heater 12,000 12,660
Refrigerator - N61 - Option 1,500 1,585
Range w/ Oven 29,100 30,700
Furnace 40,000 42,200
Outside Grill 10,000 10,545
Outside Stove - 2 burner 13,000 13,706
NOTE: This chart is an example of a typical system and may not represent the exact system
in your particular trailer.
If you have double tanks on your park trailer, use only one at a time. Otherwise the gas supply will be
drawn equally from both tanks until the supply has been totally exhausted. Using one tank until it is
empty, then using the second tank will allow you to fill the empty tank at your convenience without
being totally out of LP gas.
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