SECTION 5 –
PROPANE GAS
5-4
NOTE: Both switches must be ON to allow
propane supply to the coach. Propane
gas flow can be stopped by turning either
switch OFF. Turn switch OFF when
propane gas supply is not needed to
conserve house battery power.
Refilling Propane Tank
Since the propane tank is permanently
mounted to the frame, the coach must be taken to
a propane dealership for filling. Do not attempt to
remove the propane tank from the vehicle. The
tank is equipped with a fill adapter with both
internal and external threads, which allows easy
filling with any propane filling equipment. The
tank is full when liquid propane gas appears at
the overflow valve.
NOTE: The propane tank is equipped with an
automatic 80% stop-fill device.
Selecting Propane Fuel Types
We recommend using straight propane in your
propane tank. Propane gas is commonly available
at all propane gas outlets in the U.S. (According
to the National Propane Gas Association,
propane gas outlets in the United States do not
offer any other type of liquefied petroleum gas
than propane to the general public.) Check local
Main Tank Shutoff Switch
(Located in passenger side compartment)
-Typical View
DANGER
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER TO MORE
THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT
IN A FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Make sure the motor home is level when
filling. It is possible to accidentally overfill
the tank if the vehicle is not level, with the
fill valve on the uphill side. Overfilling the
propane gas tank can result in
uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause
fire or explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80
percent of its volume as liquid propane
gas.
All pilot lights must be extinguished
and appliances and their ignitors turned
off, and supply valve closed before
refilling propane gas tanks or vehicle fuel
tanks.
Do not smoke or expose an open flame
while near a propane refueling area.
Propane gas is heavier-than-air and
extremely flammable.
Never
fill the propane tank with engine or
generator running.
Before opening the supply valve, check to
be sure all controls for gas appliances are
in the “Off” or “Pilot Off” position. If this
step is not performed, propane gas could
accumulate inside the motor home
creating a fire or explosion hazard.
Never use an open flame
to test for
propane gas leaks.
Replace all protective covers and caps on
propane system before filling.
