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Propane Use and Safety
Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that, in the liqueed
state, resembles water. An odorant (usually a sulfur com-
pound) is added as a warning agent. If you smell propane
within the vehicle, quickly and carefully perform the proce-
dure listed on the propane system label. This label has been
placed in the vehicle near the range, for models equipped with
a propane systemWhen a propane container is low, there may
be a concentration of an onion or garlic-like odor, which can
be mistaken for a propane gas leak. After the propane contain-
er has been refueled, the odor will usually disappear. If not,
turn o the valve(s) and have the propane system inspected by
your dealer or qualied propane service representative.
Leaks may be found easily with a soapy water solution. Do not use a solution containing
ammonia or chlorine when locating leaks. These products are corrosive to copper gas lines
and brass ttings, which could result in deterioration of the copper and brass components.
Apply the soapy solution to the outside of the gas piping ttings. If a leak is present, the
soapy solution will “bubble” at the leak point. If a leak is indicated, shut o the propane
system valve(s) and contact your dealer or qualied propane service representative immedi-
ately.
Use the following steps for propane operation:
1. Close ALL burner valves, controls and pilot light valves.
2. Open the main valve in the propane tank slowly to avoid a rush of propane vapor
through the excess ow valve, causing propane “freeze-up.” Should 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 dealer to have the propane
system tested.
4.
Keep the propane container valves closed at all times unless you are using the propane gas
system or are having the propane container lled.
The propane system must be handled with care. If you have any questions or concerns,
consult with your dealer and/or the specic appliance manufacturer.
If you have double cylinders on your recreation vehicle, use only one at a time. Otherwise,
the propane supply will be drawn equally from both cylinders until the supply has been to-
tally exhausted. Using one cylinder until it is empty and then using the second cylinder will
allow you to ll the empty cylinder at your convenience without running out of propane.
Do not check for leaks
using products that contain ammonia or chlorine; these products can cause
cracks to form on the metal tubing and brass ttings
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