Propane System

Important Safety Information: The pilot lights for the two large burners do not have safety shutoffs.  In other words, they are always on, unless the valve under the counter is turned off.  Always turn off the propane valves on both tanks before closing up the trailer for storage, or moving the trailer.  The first thing that you need to do, after turning on the propane valves at the tanks, is light these pilot lights, or turn off the valve under the counter.

Shutoff valves under counter. Blue shutoff valve under counter.  Each appliance has its own shutoff valve.  All of these shutoff  valves should be left on, unless there is a leak or a problem with the appliance.

Blue valve in open position.

Note that there is a similar shutoff valve next to the refrigerator, which controls the propane for the hot water heater.
 

Lighting the Pilot lights

Note that when restarting the system after the tank valves have been off, it will be necessary to bleed the air out of the pipes before the pilot lights will light.  Be a little patient, and allow time for the air to be forced out of the pipes, and then the pilot lights should start going.  Similarly, after the pilot lights start, it may be necessary to hold the button down for several seconds to allow the heat to reach the safety shutoffs, so that the pilot light will stay lit.  Start lighting pilot lights with the large burners next to the grille, then the grille, and finally the coffeepot.
 
 
 

Propane Tanks
	There are two propane tanks on the front of the trailer.  Be sure that the tank valves are shut when the trailer is being transported or not in use.  The propane tanks should be refilled after each use, which can be done anywhere propane is sold, submit a receipt for reimbursement.

 
 
 

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RAF 11/10/02