Propane System

General information

There are two propane tanks in the rear of the truck, one on the left and one on the right side. There is a main shutoff valve on each tank. Propane has a distinctive odor, to warn you if there is a leak or if the pilot light is not lit. There are actually two shutoff valves, the main tank shutoff, and the red valve to the right of the pressure regulator. Both valves need to be turned on to deliver propane.

Since there are two propane tanks, remember to turn off both tanks to turn off the propane.

The propane tanks have gauges to indicate the amount of propane in the tank. If the tank shows below half, report it to EDS leadership.

It is not necessary to turn on both propane tanks to operate the truck; one is generally enough. However, it is OK to turn on both propane tanks if you prefer.

Gotcha : If you open the main propane valve too quickly, you might see problems with limited propane flow, where the pilot lights may run, but the burners may not. It is a safety feature of the regulator to limit propane flow if there is a catastrophic failure of the piping. If this happens, close the valve for a few seconds, then open it very slowly.

Filling the propane tank

Before filling the tank, shut down each system
    1. Shut the master propane valve on each tank.
    2. Be sure all the pilot lights are out
    3. Turn off the truck engine
    4. Turn off the generator
The propane company can then use the fill port, with the yellow cover, to fill the tank.

Shutoff for Individual Appliances

Every propane powered appliance has a red shutoff valve. In many cases, the valve is next to the pilot light and control valve. However, in some cases, such as the convection ovens, the shutoff valve is found elsewhere. Look for a label.

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RAF 10/19/14