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LP gas consumption depends upon individual use of appliances and the length of time
operated. Each gallon of LP gas produces about 91,500 BTUs of heat energy. Following
is a list of typical appliance consumption when turned on fully for one hour of operation:
Average BTU
Appliance
Consumption Per Hour
Stove – Front Top Burner (H.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000
Stove – Rear Top Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500
Range/Oven (Kiwi Too) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,100
Furnace (Kiwi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,000 to 20,000
Furnace (Kiwi Too) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,000 to 40,000
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640-1,200
Water Heater – 6 gal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,800
NOTE:
This chart is an example of a typical system and may not represent the
exact system in your particular unit.
NOTE:
If you have double bottles on your RV, use only one at a time. Otherwise the
gas supply will be drawn equally from both bottles until supply has been
totally exhausted. Using one bottle until it is empty, then using the second
bottle will allow you to fill the empty bottle at your convenience without
being totally out of propane.
LP DETECTOR
All recreation vehicles containing LP fuel systems with propane consuming appliances
require a propane leak detection device for safety protection. A converter or chassis
battery is required to supply 12-volt DC energy to operate leak detector.
WARNING:
Limitations of propane/methane gas detectors:
• This detector will not work without power. Examples causing no power are:
an open circuit breaker, a faulty power line connection, a blown or missing
fuse.
• This detector will only indicate the presence of propane or methane gas at
the sensor. Explosive gas may be present in other areas.
• This detector may not be heard. The alarm loudness is designed to meet or
exceed regulatory standards, however, the alarm may not be heard if
detectors are located in remote locations or behind closed doors. The alarm
may not be heard by persons who are hard of hearing.
• This detector is not a smoke detector, it is not suitable as a smoke or fire
detector.
• This detector is not suitable for installation in hazardous areas as defined in
the national electrical code.
