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FUEL & PROPANE SYSTEM
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
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NOTE: All propane lines have been checked with air pressure at
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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
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soapy solution will “bubble” at the leak point. If a leak is indicated, shut off the propane
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representative immediately.
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using products that contain ammonia or chlorine; these products can cause
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PROPANE SAFETY PROCEDURE
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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.
This label has been placed in the vehicle near the range, for models equipped with a propane
system.
Maintenance
Although your recreation vehicle has been carefully tested at the factory, and by your selling
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of the propane tanks.
Continued periodic checks of the propane system at 5,000 miles of travel (or at least once
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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.