Leisure UNITY 2018 - Liquid Propane Gas System; LP Gas Control Valve; Safe Use of LP Gas

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UNITY MOTORHOME LIQUID PROPANE GAS SYSTEM
SAFE USE OF LP GAS
The LP Gas system is designed and built to adhere
to federal government and industry regulatory
requirements�
Many safety devices and backup systems have
been installed in your motorhome to improve safety
and reliability. These devices and systems include
the following: LP Gas tank overow valves, LP Gas
detectors, and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. In
addition, although LP Gas is naturally odorless, LP
Gas contains an odor additive so it can be more
easily detected�
Do not tamper with any part of the LP Gas
system, piping or regulator. Service and
maintenance must be performed by a qualied
service center.
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE SAFE
USE OF LP GAS
1� Familiarize yourself with the odor of LP Gas. If
you suspect a leak, immediately turn off the LP
Gas supply and have qualied service center
determine the source of the leak.
2� Check the entire system for leaks every time the
tank is lled. Take time to regularly inspect the
system for leaks.
3� Turn off the LP Gas supply valve when the LP
Gas system is not used�
4� Do NOT ll the LP Gas tank above 80% of its
maximum capacity� LP Gas requires room to
expand within the tank.
5� Make sure all appliance vents are open and free
of obstruction when using the LP Gas system�
6� When drilling holes in walls or attaching objects,
be careful not to damage gas lines or electrical
wiring�
LIQUID PROPANE GAS
SYSTEM
LP (Liquid Petroleum) Gas is a colorless gas
compressed into liquid form for easy transportation
and storage. It is the energy source for your range,
oven, furnace, hot water heater and an alternate
energy source for your refrigerator� LP Gas is an
excellent fuel source that is safe and economical
when used properly�
These instructions are provided as a general
guideline only. To ensure proper service and
safety, always take your motorhome to a
qualied service center.
WARNING
LP GAS CONTROL VALVE
The LP Gas control valve
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, located in the exterior
utility center, opens and closes the LP Gas valve.
If there is no 12 volt DC power available in the
motorhome, the LP Gas valve will automatically
close�
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