HOWTO: Propane System
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Propane relief valve
Propane relief valve Propane gauge and sender
Under no circumstances should anyone fill the tank to more than 80% capacity; doing so can cause liquid propane to flow into
the regulators. If this happens the regulators will have to be replaced. The relief valve with the blue plastic cover will
automatically vent propane if the tank is overfilled or overheats. This is not a user-serviceable item; never attempt to remove
the cover, test, or otherwise interfere with the operation of this valve. Sometimes an overfilled tank will not start venting until
the temperature rises. If this valve should open, it is best to remove all sources of ignition and expeditiously leave the area
until propane odor is no longer detectable. Venting unburned propane is a slightly more advantageous situation than a tank
explosion, which is what this valve is designed to prevent.
Propane Sender
The propane tank has a level indicator with a remote sender to the Monitor Panel. Both the three-light system on the monitor
panel and the gauge on the tank will give you a rough idea of your propane level; you will get a more accurate indication
when you fill up. Note the amount it takes to fill your tank. The ten gallon tank in your Roadtrek will hold eight gallons / 30.4
liters when completely empty and filled to the correct 80% full level. Subtract the amount you buy from this number, and
you'll know how much was in the tank when you filled it. You may find that the gauge will read one light when you still have a
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