THOR MOTOR COACH | MADE TO FIT
PROPANE SYSTEM
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DO NOT STORE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ON OR
NEAR GAS APPLIANCES.
May cause a re, which could result in death or serious
injury.
WARNINGWARNING
Some appliances, such as furnaces, water heaters and
refrigerators, are equipped with automatic propane
igniters, while some stove or oven models may require
lighting a pilot light before operating the appliance.
NOTICENOTICE
1. Ensure ALL burner valves, controls, and pilot light
valves are CLOSED.
2. Open the main valve in the propane tank slowly to
avoid a fast rush of propane vapor to the propane pres-
sure regulator, which could cause propane 'freeze-up.'
If you experience propane freeze-up, close the main
valve and wait 15 minutes before trying again.
3. Listen carefully as propane begins to ow. If a hissing
noise is heard for more than one or two seconds, close
the main valve and contact your selling dealer’s service
department to have the propane system tested.
4. Light or turn on the appliance(s) as needed, following
the appliance manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that you read and fully understand ALL safety
requirements for handling and operation of the propane
system.
NOTE: Propane tanks installed in TMC motorhomes
range from 40-68 pounds capacity for Class C mo-
torhomes, and 40-105 pounds capacity for Class A
motorhomes (specifications subject to change).
External Propane Hook-up
WHEN USING THE OUTDOOR COOKING AREA:
• The vehicle must be level and stabilized.
• Do not violate manufacturers’ instructions on required
clearances for cooking appliances during use.
• Do not store cooking appliances until cool to the
touch.
Can lead to a re and explosion and result in death or
serious injury.
WARNINGWARNING
• Ensure that children and pets stay well away from
any gas appliance in use or connected to the external
propane hook-up.
• Do not use or operate appliances designed for
outdoor use inside the motorhome.
• Potential injuries due to trips, falls, ame and heat
exists.
CAUTIONCAUTION
Typical external propane hook-up
Your motorhome
may be equipped
with an external
propane quick
connect/quick
disconnect. is
low-pressure gas
source is a con-
venient propane
connection for an
external gas appli-
ance, such as a gas
grill, fryer, or other
gas device.
is external propane hook-up has its own manual gas
shut-o valve, located directly behind the quick disconnect
port. To operate the Propane Hook-up:
1. Ensure the manual shut-o valve is OFF
2. Turn ON the main gas valve
3. Conrm your gas appliance is tted with a proper gas
hose and mating connector, and if so, connect it to the
propane quick-release port.
4. Slowly open the manual shut-o valve, listening to
ensure there are no gas leaks. IF A GAS LEAK IS
DETECTED, IMMEDIATELY CLOSE THE SHUT-
OFF VALVE. DETERMINE AND REPAIR THE
SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
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