Airstream Safari - Manual (Page 66)

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PLUMBING
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WARNING : Your LP tanks must be filled as directed by the tank manu-
facturer. Instructions are located on a decal near the fill valve. The decal must
not be defaced.
WARNING : Your LP tank must be, and can only be, placed in the
proper position when remounting on the front of the trailer. In any other position
the base of the tank will not fit into the recess.
WARNING : Use only the gas bottles furnished with your trailer. If
replacement is required it must be a bottle of the same size and design.
WARNING : The vent at the bottom of the regulator must be kept free
of any obstructions and must be pointed downward. A good habit is to check the
vent each time a bottle is removed for filling. It is especially important to check
the vent if the trailer has not been used regularly.
Twice a year, or after a long storage period, we suggest you take your unit in for a
checkup and cleaning of the gas operated appliances.
BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY
WARNING : Do not store LP containers within a vehicle. LP con-
tainers are equipped with safety devices that vent gas should the pressure
become excessive.
WARNING : Do not use cooking appliances for comfort heating.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation open an
overhead vent or turn on an exhaust fan and open a window.
A warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide
an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes, the amount of
oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle; and, proper
ventilation when using the cooking appliances will avoid dangers of asphyxia-
tion. It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort
heating as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for
long periods of time.
WARNING: 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 asphyxi-
ation.
WARNING: A warning label has been located near the LP gas container.
This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER (S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT
OF CAPACITY. Overfilling the LP gas container 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.
WARNING: Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion may result.
WARNING : IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using
again.