Leisure UNITY 2018 - LP Gas Tank Regulator; LP Gas Leaks

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LIQUID PROPANE GAS SYSTEM UNITY MOTORHOME
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NOTE: The LP Gas storage tank is also equipped
with a manually operated shut-off valve. Refer to the
"Motorhome Maintenance" section of this manual for
details�
REFILLING THE LP GAS TANK
1� Shut off the LP Gas control valve
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in the exterior
utility center before lling the tank or travelling.
Always rell an empty LP Gas tank as soon as
possible�
2� Connect the LP Gas supply to the ll connector
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3� Do NOT overll your LP Gas tank. Stop lling
when liquid appears at the overow valve
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(often called a 10% valve) which limits the liquid
level to 80% of container capacity, allowing 20%
for expansion�
4� Check the LP Gas level after relling by opening
the overow valve and bleeding gas in a well-
ventilated area until the white liquid stops emerging
from the overow valve. Overlling may cause
damage to the regulator and cause malfunction of
LP Gas appliances�
The LP Gas tank has an automatic 80% stop-
ll device to prevent overlling of the tank.
To prevent against overlling, have the tank
lled only by an authorized lling station.
NOTICE
The tank is permanently mounted to the motorhome,
therefore, the motorhome must be taken to a fueling
station for relling. When liquid LP Gas appears at
the overow valve
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, the tank is full.
HOW LP GAS WORKS
There are two types of LP (liquid petroleum) Gas:
propane and butane. Both are compressed into a
liquid state for easier transportation and storage�
Common names used for LP Gas are tank gas,
bottle gas, or simply LP.
In the tank, LP Gas is in liquid form and under very
high pressure. As it is released, it changes to a vapor
or gas and expands to a much greater volume.
Exercise caution when temperatures fall
below -40 °F (-40 °C). Propane will not convert from
a liquid to a gas in extremely cold temperatures, and
LP Gas appliances will not function proper
SELECTING FUEL TYPES
Propane burns at a lower temperature and will
convert from liquid to gas at temperatures as low as
-40 °F (-40 °C). Butane is not recommended due to
its high vaporization temperature 32 °F (0 °C). Using
butane in cold temperatures may block the system
and cause components to malfunction�
LP gas dealers typically provide only the type of gas
commonly used and suited for the climate in their
area. If you travel from a warmer to a colder region,
verify that you have the appropriate type of LP Gas
for the climate�
LP GAS TANK SYSTEM
The LP Gas storage tank is mounted underneath
the motorhome and is attached to the vehicle oor.
It is accessible only from outside the vehicle. Before
turning on the LP Gas control valve
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located in
the exterior utility center, make sure all controls for
the various LP Gas appliances are in the “OFF”
position to prevent any LP Gas from leaking into the
motorhome. The LP Gas supply valve is operated
by the LP Gas switch in the exterior utility center�
The valve is held open using 12 volt DC power. If
the battery is dead or the battery disconnect is in
the “OFF” position, the LP Gas supply valve will
automatically close�