After tank has been fi lled:
1. Check all container and line connections peri-
odically to be sure they are tight. When testing
for leaks, use soapy water (never a match).
LP gas has a distinct garlic odor.
2. If gasoline or LP gas fumes are noticed at any
time, the cause should be determined and cor-
rected without delay. In winter, always have
methyl alcohol added to your LP container for
winter operation to prevent freeze-up.
3. Before opening the control valve at the LP gas
container, check that controls for all gas appli-
ances are in the off position. If this is not done,
LP gas could accumulate inside the vehicle
creating a fi re or explosion hazard.
4. LP gas is also potentially lethal if inhaled.
dealers to prevent this from happening). To help
avoid this situation, keep the control valve closed
when not in use even when the tank is empty. This
helps prevent condensation from forming. Hold a
light bulb near the regulator to thaw it.
If moisture in the tank is a recurring problem,
you may ask your LP gas dealer to inject a small
amount of dry methyl alcohol into the tank to ab-
Liquid Petroleum vaporizes quickly and easily
at warmer temperatures. Under cold conditions
this process slows down dramatically. When
large amounts of fuel are required when using the
furnace, for example, the fuel may not vaporize
rapidly enough to keep all the appliances going at
a high level. In this case you may have to reduce
the consumption of fuel by lowering the tempera-
ture setting on the furnace, reduce the consump-
tion of hot water, turn up the temperature setting
on your refrigerator or switch from LP to electric
The regulator is preset. Do not attempt to adjust it.
This should only be done by an authorized service
outlet. The regulator should not be exposed to the
If regulator fails: LP gas container may be over-
fi lled, or there may be impurities in the propane.
Regulator failure could cause LP gas components
If your LP appliances burn poorly or do not stay lit
even though you are sure you have plenty of fuel,
you may have air trapped in the tank. The air will
eventually escape along with the LP gas but it may
be necessary that you have your tank purged of
air by the LP gas dealer. During the tanks fi rst fi ll,
ensure that the tank is purged.
In some jurisdictions it is illegal to transport LP gas
on certain roads or through tunnels. Check state
or provincial regulations to make sure your trip will
not be halted or impeded unexpectedly as a result.
The LP tank regulator has a plastic cover
to protect it from the weather. This should
never be removed except by qualifi ed service
The pressure regulator has a vent hole on the
under side. Make sure this vent hole is open
and not obstructed in any way.
During freezing weather it may happen that a
regulator may freeze up. This happens when
there is a small amount of moisture in the fuel
(even though every precaution is taken by
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
Do not use an open fl ame or a heat lamp to thaw
WARNING
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