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Propane Use and Safety
Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that, in the liqueed
state, resembles water. An odorant (usually a sulfur com-
pound) is added as a warning agent. If you smell propane
within the vehicle, quickly and carefully perform the proce-
dure listed on the propane system label. This label has been
placed in the vehicle near the range for models equipped with
a propane system.When a propane container is low, there may
be a concentration of an onion or garlic-like odor, which can
be mistaken for a propane gas leak. After the propane contain-
er has been refueled, the odor will usually disappear. If not,
turn o the valve(s) and have the propane system inspected by
your dealer or qualied propane service representative.
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 o the propane
system valve(s) and contact your dealer or qualied propane service representative imme-
diately.
Some models are equipped with a single stage regulator.
The two-stage regulator has the only moving components in the propane system. Its sole
function is to reduce the pressure from the propane containers to a safe and consistent low
operating pressure. The rst stage reduces the container pressure to 10-13 lbs. The second
stage reduces the 10-13 lbs. of pressure further to an operating pressure of 11” W.C. (water
column) or 6.35 oz. of outlet pressure to your appliances.
The second stage is adjustable and will need to be adjusted by your dealer or qualied pro-
pane service technician for optimum performance (this adjustment should always be made
with a properly calibrated manometer).
If the pressure is too high, it aects performance and safety; if the pressure is too low, your
appliances will not operate correctly.
If your recreation vehicle is equipped with the “automatic” two-stage regulator, with both
cylinders full of propane, turn the lever on the regulator towards the cylinder you wish to
use rst. This will be the “supply” cylinder and the other the “reserve”. Slowly open both
cylinder valves. The indicator on top of the regulator will turn bright green. When the cyl-
inder becomes empty, the indicator will change to bright orange. Turn the regulator lever to
the side of the “reserve” cylinder and the green signal should return. You may now remove
the empty cylinder to have it relled without interrupting the ow from the full bottle. After
lling the cylinder, connect the pigtail hose and slowly open the bottle valve.
Refer to the manufacturer’s pamphlet included in your warranty packet and follow all safety
instructions and warnings listed.
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