CBECKING
FOR
LEAKS
Upon delivery and periodically thereafter, check your gas system for
possible leaks. Although the entire distribution system and its
attached appliances have undergone factory testing for leaks, with
normal use being subject to road vibrations, connections, and fittings
can
develop leaks.
Kf
you do encounter this odor, turn
off
all open
Barnes immediately and commence a systematic search for leaks
throughout
the
gas system. Use a bubble solution or soapy water
-
NEVER
A
MATCH
-
on connections and fittings. Bubbles will appear
at the leaky
points.
When
tightening
connections, use two wrenches
with opposing torque to prevent twisting of copper tubing.
If
the leak
doesn't show up in the manifold or copper tubing distribution system,
then check the appliances.
Never attempt to reset the gas regulator yourself. Have an
authorized service agency make any regulator adjustments. Even
a
little amount of pressure over the recommended setting can cause
damage to appliances and regulators. This pressure setting must be
performed with a gas pressure gauge or monometer.
Present Codes
&
Standards require the use
of
a "Dual-stage"
L.P.-gas regulator with an "excess flow"
P.O.L.
adaptor. The
"excess flow" adaptor is built to restrict the flow of escaping gas in
the event of
a
break in the gas supply line.
The "Dual-stage" regulator performs the act of reducing gas
pressure in the first stage
10-13
P.S.K. The second stage
then
reduces
it to eleven inches of
W.C.
(Water Column).
It
is
important
to
turn your gas bottle valve slowly to eliminate
a
chance of a fast rush of gas from the tank. This would possibly
"freeze" the excess flow valve and shut off your gas supply. Should
this happen, turn off your gas valve at the tank. Wait about
15
minutes and try again.
SERVICING
AND
FILLING
L.P.-CONTAINERS
W-G:
Toor
vehicle
has
e~erior
cornbnstion
air
hdets.
Appliance
pilot
lights
ahodd
be
turned
off
dmhg
gasoline
or
L.P.-gas
rehebg.
(Required by law
in
some states.)
Locaf regulations sometimes require cylinders be removed from
the
R.V.
for refilling.
A
relief
valve is incorporated on
all
tanks for
safety. This valve
is normally opened during fillings and will
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