Using Propane System At Low Temperature
Your Propane system will function at low temperature, provided the system components are kept
at a temperature above the vapor point of the Propane. Ask your Propane supplier or your travel
trailer dealer for information on product blends available in your area and the areas in which you
will be traveling.
The following chart shows the reduction in available BTU's/hour under various fill levels as the
temperature drops:
20 LB. Cylinder
%Full +20
+ 20 0 -5 -10 -15
60%
36,000
18,000
12,750
8,500
4,250
50%
32,400
16,200
12,150
8,100
4,050
40%
28,800
14,400
11,400
7,600
3,800
30%
25,200
12,600
10,450
5,400
2,700
20%
21,600
10,800
8,100
5,400
2,700
10%
16,200
8,100
6,075
4,050
2,025
* 30 Ib. Cylinder multiply X 1.40
The chart clearly shows how the availability of the Propane is reduced at lower temperatures. With
this in mind, keep your Propane cylinder as full as possible during cold weather. Check the
BTU/hr rating plates on your Propane appliances. This information will help you manage your
Propane usage.
Propane System Check
Do a visual check of all exposed piping and fittings after you have arrived at a destination and
before you use the Propane system.
Keep the cylinder valve closed and turned off all appliances if the unit is not being used.
Always have the system checked by a professional any time you detect a garlic/rotten egg like
odor or hear a sustained hiss when you turn the Propane on.
The indicator will turn green and is now safe to disconnect the empty cylinder. The rule of thumb is
"do not disconnect the empty cylinder if the indicator is red."
After filling the empty cylinder, hook it back up and open the cylinder valve.
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Warning
When removing an empty cylinder position the regulator selector lever to the full cylinder.
Failure to do so will result in Propane escaping out of the high pressure hose through the
excess flow check valve.
Do not attempt to adjust the regulator. It has been preset by the regulator manufacturer. If
any adjustment is required, it must be made by a qualified Propane service technician
using special equipment.
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