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PROPANE SYSTEM
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Typical propane gas tank
Propane Tank
Always shut OFF the engine while refueling propane
tank. Do not smoke. Turn off all appliances with
automatic igniters and do not operate other ignition
sources while refueling.
DANGERDANGER
Do not ll propane container(s) to more than 80
percent of capacity. A properly lled container contains
approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid
propane.
Overlling the propane container(s) can result in
uncontrolled propane ow, which could lead to a re or
explosion and result in death or serious injury.
If you suspect your propane container has been
overlled, contact your selling dealer or a qualied
propane technician for assistance immediately. Do
not attempt to service or correct a propane container
overll yourself.
WARNINGWARNING
Propane tanks are to be installed, fueled, and
maintained in accordance to country, federal, state,
and local codes, rules, regulations, laws, or guidelines.
CAUTIONCAUTION
A permanently
mounted A.S.M.E.
(American Society
of Mechanical
Engineers)
approved propane
container (tank)
is located under
the oor of your
motorhome.
Propane expands
1½ percent for
every ten degrees Fahrenheit of increase in temperature.
It is imperative to leave sucient space inside the contain-
er to allow for natural expansion of gas during warmer
weather.
MONITORING PROPANE LEVELS
e amount of propane remaining in the propane tank can
be monitored by pressing the appropriate monitor buttons
on the motorhome's monitor panel or main multiplex sys-
tem panel (if installed). Refer to Electrical System, Section
10.
Filling and Servicing
Given that the propane tank is not removable, the motor-
home will need to be driven to a qualied propane facility
for lling and servicing. Only an authorized propane ser-
vice technician(s) should be near the motorhome while the
propane tank is being lled. Drivers and passengers should
wait at a safe distance away from the motorhome until LP
lling and servicing is complete.
New propane containers are lled with an inert gas, which
must be carefully purged before lling with propane.
e propane tank must NEVER BE OVERFILLED with
propane.
Never allow your propane tank to be lled above the
maximum safe level as indicated by the xed liquid level
gauge. Overlling the propane container above the liquid
capacity indicated on the gauge could allow liquid propane
to enter the system that is designed for vapor only, creating
a hazardous condition.
NOTE: The capacity or size of a propane tank is ex-
pressed in pounds (lbs.) and correlates to the weight
of the propane it is capable of containing when filled
to 80% capacity, not the total volume capacity of the
tank.
Using the Propane System
GAS COOKING APPLIANCES NEED FRESH AIR FOR
SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERATING:
• Open vents or windows slightly or turn on exhaust
fan prior to using cooking appliance.
• Gas ames consume oxygen, which should be
replaced to ensure proper combustion.
• Improper use can result in death or serious injury.
WARNINGWARNING
RANGE COVERS MUST BE OPEN WHEN THE SURFACE
BURNERS ARE IN OPERATION.
IF YOUR MOTORHOME HAS A PRIVACY CURTAIN
WITHIN 6 FEET OF THE GAS COOKTOP; do not operate
unless the privacy curtain is secured away from the
appliance or removed.
May cause a re, which could result in death or serious
injury.
WARNINGWARNING