SECTION 8 LP GAS SYSTEM
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8 - LP SYSTEM
LP GAS SUPPLY
The LP gas system supplies fuel for the range,
water heater, furnace and refrigerator (while in
gas mode). When used and handled properly, this
system is safe, economical and provides modern
living conveniences wherever you travel.
How LP Gas Works
LP (Liquified Petroleum) gas is a true gas
compressed into liquid form for easy transporta-
tion and storage. LP gas is available in two types
- propane and butane. It is also called tank gas,
bottle gas, or simply LP.
LP is used by appliances in vapor form only,
but is stored in the tank as a liquid under very
high pressure. As the liquid gas is released, it
reverts back to a vapor and expands to many
times its compressed volume.
LP Tank System
The storage reservoir for the LP gas system is
a horizontally mounted tank which is permanent-
ly attached to the vehicle frame. The tank is
accessible only from the outside of the vehicle.
The tank supply valve is located near the top cen-
ter of the tank, next to the regulator. Before open-
ing 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, LP gas
could accumulate inside the motor home creating
a fire or explosion hazard.
LP GAS WARNINGS AND PRECAU-
TIONS
•
All pilot lights must be extinguished and ap-
pliances turned off while refilling the fuel
tank or LP tank.
•
Never smoke while refilling vehicle fuel tank
or LP gas tank.
•
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases produced by
burned gasoline, diesel fuel or LP gas in
items such as the range, chassis engine, gen-
erator engine, refrigerator, furnace and water
heater. They contain carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, colorless and poisonous
gas.
•
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gas-
oline or other flammable liquids inside the
vehicle because a fire or explosion may re-
sult. LP gas containers are equipped with
safety valves which relieve excessive pres-
sure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.
•
Do not fill LP gas container(s) above 80 per-
cent of capacity. Overfilling the LP gas con-
tainer 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 LP gas.
•
Never use an open flame to test for LP gas
leaks. Replace all protective covers and caps
on LP system after filling. Make sure valve is
closed and door latched securely.
•
Never connect natural gas to the LP gas sys-
tem.
•
Portable fuel-burning equipment, including
wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not
be used inside the recreational vehicle. The
use of this equipment inside the recreational
vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation.
