LP-Gas Systems --- Section 7
Cayman 2005
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Tank Filling
Woodall's Campground and Trailer Guide, and other similar publications, list
refueling stations. Many travel parks sell LP-Gas. Before filling the LP-Gas tank,
shut off the electric valve at the LP-Tank fill port, pilot lights, appliances and
igniters to prevent a fire or explosion. Have a trained service person fill the LP-
Gas tank.
NOTE:
If the tank is new and being filled for the first time, inform the service
technician to purge any air from the tank before filling.
The LP-Gas tank fill is located in the curbside compartment. When the tank is filled to the proper
level, there is space available for the conversion of liquid into gas. If a tank is over-filled, it may cause
the safety valve to release pressure. When this happens, a strong rotten egg odor near the tank and/or a
hissing noise may be detected.
LP-Gas exists in both liquid and vapor form within the tank. A "Full" tank is approximately 80%
liquid. The pressure inside the tank varies with the temperature of the liquid. All tanks are required to be
equipped with a safety pressure relief device. The purpose of the safety valve is to release excess pres-
sure. When the tank is full, the gauge on the tank will only read ¾ full. The monitor panel is adjusted
to indicate “full” at this point.
NOTE:
Turn off the electric valve at the LP-Tank fill port, pilot lights and appliances while
filling the LP-Gas tank to prevent a fire or explosion.
NOTE:
Actual full liquid capacity is 80% of full tank capacity.
CAUTION:
Pressure inside LP-Gas tanks can reach over 200 psi when exposed to direct sunlight.
A high-pressure safety relief valve will purge excess high pressure, if necessary. LP-
Gas will stop vaporizing as the LP-Gas tank temperature approaches - 40º F.
WARNING:
Extinguish all sources of heat, sparks, flames and smoking materials within a 50'
radius during the refueling process.
050256b
LP Tank Gauge
Located on tank.
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