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If you smell gas (a rotten egg or sulfur smell) at any time, perform the following
steps immediately:
• Shut off gas appliances.
• Manually turn off the primary shut-off valve at the LP-Gas tank.
• Do not attempt to operate any electric switch as this can produce a spark and
ignite the gas.
• Open windows and doors.
• Evacuate the motorhome. Stay clear of the surrounding area.
• Keep open flames, spark producing devices and smoking material out of the area.
• Contact a qualified service technician to find the source and repair the gas leak.
WARNING: A fire or explosion from ignited gas or gas fumes can seri-
ously injure person(s) or cause death.
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 pilot lights, appliances and igniters to prevent a fire or explosion. Have a
trained service person fill the LP-Gas tank.
The LP-Gas tank fill is located in the curbside compartment. Inform the service
technician to purge any air from the tank before filling if the tank is new and being
filled for the first time. 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 within the LP-Gas 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 pressure. When the
tank is full, the gauge on the tank will only read 3/4 full. The monitor panel is
adjusted to indicate "FULL" at this point.
NOTE: Actual filled liquid capacity is 80% of full tank capacity.
WARNING: Extinguish all sources of heat, sparks, flame and smoking
materials within a 50-foot radius during the fueling process.
LP-GAS
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES -
CHECKLIST
LP-GAS TANK -
Tank Capacity
Tank Filling
LP-GAS TANK CAPACITY
All
Models
24 Gallons*
*Actual filled LP-Gas capacity is 80% of listing due to safety shut-off
required on tank.
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