Triple E Regency - 11 LP GAS SYSTEM; 11.1 SAFE USE OF LP GAS

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11 LP GAS SYSTEM
LP (Liqueed Petroleum) gas is a colorless gas compressed into liquid form for easy transportation and storage. It is the
energy source for your range, oven, furnace, water heater, and an alternate fuel source for your refrigerator.
It is an excellent fuel source and both safe and economical when used properly.
CAUTION
These instructions are provided as a general guideline only and may not be complete.
To ensure proper service and safety, always take your motorhome to an authorized Triple E service center.
11.1 SAFE USE OF LP GAS
The LP gas system is designed and built to adhere to federal government and industry regulation requirements.
Many safety devices and backup systems have been built in to assure complete safety. Some of these include: tank overow
valves, LP gas detector, and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. As well, LP gas contains an odor additive so that it can be
more easily detected.
Observe the following precautions for the safe use of LP gas.
1. Familiarize yourself with the odor of LP gas. If you suspect a leak, turn o the LP gas supply immediately and determine
the source of the leak with the help of qualied service personnel.
2. Do not tamper with any part of the LP gas system, piping or regulator. Service and maintenance should be performed
only be qualied personnel.
3. Do not use natural gas in a LP gas system.
4. Check the entire system for leaks every time the tanks are lled. Take time regularly to inspect the system for leaks.
5. Turn o the LP gas supply valve when not using it.
6. The tank supply valve is designed to be tightened by hand only. If the valve requires a wrench for tightening it is defec-
tive and should be replaced.
7. Tanks should never be lled above the 80 % level. LP gas requires room to expand.
8. Make sure all appliance vents are open and free of obstruction when using the LP gas system.
9. Do not lock LP tank compartments. Recreational vehicle industry standards require that all LP gas valves must be readily
accessible at all times in case of emergency.
10. When drilling holes in walls or attaching objects be careful not to damage any gas lines or electrical wiring.
11.2 HOW LP GAS WORKS
There are two types of LP (Liqueed Petroleum) gas - propane and butane. Both are compressed into a liquid for easier
transportation and storage. Common names used are tank gas, bottle gas or simply LP.
In the tank, LP is in the form of a liquid under very high pressure. As it is released, it changes to a vapor or gas and expands
to a much greater volume.
Caution should be exercised when temperatures fall below -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F). At temperatures this low the liquid
propane will not vaporize and you could be without propane at these lower temperatures.
11.3 SELECTING FUEL TYPES
Butane burns at a much higher temperature than propane but will not change from a liquid to a gas at temperatures below
32 degrees F or 0 degrees C. Propane, on the other hand, burns at a lower temperature and will continue to convert from
a liquid to a gas at temperatures as low as -40 degrees F or -40 degrees C.
LP dealers will normally handle only the type of gas commonly used and suited to the climate in their area. If you travel from
a warmer part of the country to a colder area you may want to check to make sure you have the right type of LP gas.