Lance Truck Camper Owner's Manual

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59 55DANGERIF YOU SMELL PROPANE1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and allsmoking materials.Do not touch electrical switches.Shut off the propane supply at the tankvalve(s) or propane supply connection.Open door and other ventilating openings.Leave the area until odor clears.Have the propane system checked andleakage source corrected before using again.2. Inspect the entire propane system for leaks ordamaged parts before each trip.3. Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use anapproved leak detection solution or a non-ammoniated, non-chlorinated soap solution only. Ifthe leak cannot be located, have the systemchecked by qualified personnel.4. Always be careful when drilling holes or fasteningobjects to the camper. A nail or screw couldpuncture the propane supply lines.5. Do not restrict access to propane tanks. In anemergency, the tank service valve must be easilyaccessible. Do not store items or block ventilationopenings in the propane compartment.6. Do not use any propane tanks other than thosefurnished with your camper.Turn off main propane valve and individually turn off allpropane appliances or electrically disconnectautomatic ignition appliances before entering propanebulk plant or motor fuel service station. When notindividually turned off, automatic ignition appliancesmay continue to spark.Do not fill propane containers to more than 80 %capacity. Overfilling can result in uncontrolled propaneflow that can cause fire and explosion. A properly filledcontainer holds about 80 % of its volume as liquid.7. Propane regulators must always be installed withthe diaphragm vent facing downward within 45° ofvertical to minimize vent blockage that could resultin excessive propane pressure causing fire orexplosion.8. Do not use a wrench or pliers to close the servicevalve. This valve is designed to be closed leak-tight by hand. If a tool is required to stop a leak,the valve probably needs repair or replacement.9. When attaching the hose connector to the valve,don’t force, jam or cross-thread the fitting. Alwayscheck fitting for leaks after tightening.10. Be sure the tanks are securely fastened wheneverthey are mounted on the camper.11. Go to a Lance dealer for any propane systemrepairs.12. Always think safety.PROPANE SYSTEMPlease observe the warnings and cautions containedin this section as well as the manufacturers suppliedinformation with each gas appliance.Propane is stored in a high-pressure tank in liquidform and is delivered to the appliances in a gaseousform. The propane container(s) must not be placed orstored inside a vehicle. The container(s) are equippedwith safety devices that relieve excess pressure bydischarging propane to the atmosphere.BTU’SOne gallon of propane produces approximately 91,502BTU’s. Using the BTU rating of each gas appliance inyour RV, your can determine about how long yoursupply will last according to your usage.Dual 5 gallon propane bottles hold approximately862,026 BTU’s. Dual 7 gallon propane bottles holdapproximately 1,294,840 BTU’s.Listed below is the rating of the appliances on yourLance:Water Heater 8800 BTUFurnace 12000 BTU18000 BTU20000 BTU15000 BTU low22000 BTU highRefrigerator 1500 BTUCooktop 9000 BTU large burner6500 BTU small burners5600 BTU ovenGenerator 31245 BTU ½ load50638 BTU full loadBBQ 7800 BTUSAFETY PRECAUTIONSPropane is of course highly flammable and alsoheavier than air. It’s treated to have a garlic like odorto detecting a leak. If a leak should occur, the propanecan collect in pockets along the floor and therebydissipate the air. If unnoticed, this could result insuffocation or an explosion.Dual BTUFurnacePROPANE GAS SYSTEM55DANGERIF YOU SMELL PROPANE1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and allsmoking materials.Do not touch electrical switches.Shut off the propane supply at the tankvalve(s) or propane supply connection.Open door and other ventilating openings.Leave the area until odor clears.Have the propane system checked andleakage source corrected before using again.2. Inspect the entire propane system for leaks ordamaged parts before each trip.3. Never check for leaks with an open flame. Use anapproved leak detection solution or a non-ammoniated, non-chlorinated soap solution only. Ifthe leak cannot be located, have the systemchecked by qualified personnel.4. Always be careful when drilling holes or fasteningobjects to the camper. A nail or screw couldpuncture the propane supply lines.5. Do not restrict access to propane tanks. In anemergency, the tank service valve must be easilyaccessible. Do not store items or block ventilationopenings in the propane compartment.6. Do not use any propane tanks other than thosefurnished with your camper.Turn off main propane valve and individually turn off allpropane appliances or electrically disconnectautomatic ignition appliances before entering propanebulk plant or motor fuel service station. When notindividually turned off, automatic ignition appliancesmay continue to spark.Do not fill propane containers to more than 80 %capacity. Overfilling can result in uncontrolled propaneflow that can cause fire and explosion. A properly filledcontainer holds about 80 % of its volume as liquid.7. Propane regulators must always be installed withthe diaphragm vent facing downward within 45° ofvertical to minimize vent blockage that could resultin excessive propane pressure causing fire orexplosion.8. Do not use a wrench or pliers to close the servicevalve. This valve is designed to be closed leak-tight by hand. If a tool is required to stop a leak,the valve probably needs repair or replacement.9. When attaching the hose connector to the valve,don’t force, jam or cross-thread the fitting. Alwayscheck fitting for leaks after tightening.10. Be sure the tanks are securely fastened wheneverthey are mounted on the camper.11. Go to a Lance dealer for any propane systemrepairs.12. Always think safety.PROPANE SYSTEMPlease observe the warnings and cautions containedin this section as well as the manufacturers suppliedinformation with each gas appliance.Propane is stored in a high-pressure tank in liquidform and is delivered to the appliances in a gaseousform. The propane container(s) must not be placed orstored inside a vehicle. The container(s) are equippedwith safety devices that relieve excess pressure bydischarging propane to the atmosphere.BTU’SOne gallon of propane produces approximately 91,502BTU’s. Using the BTU rating of each gas appliance inyour RV, your can determine about how long yoursupply will last according to your usage.Dual 5 gallon propane bottles hold approximately862,026 BTU’s. Dual 7 gallon propane bottles holdapproximately 1,294,840 BTU’s.Listed below is the rating of the appliances on yourLance:Water Heater 8800 BTUFurnace 12000 BTU18000 BTU20000 BTU15000 BTU low22000 BTU highRefrigerator 1500 BTUCooktop 9000 BTU large burner6500 BTU small burners5600 BTU ovenGenerator 31245 BTU ½ load50638 BTU full loadBBQ 7800 BTUSAFETY PRECAUTIONSPropane is of course highly flammable and alsoheavier than air. It’s treated to have a garlic like odorto detecting a leak. If a leak should occur, the propanecan collect in pockets along the floor and therebydissipate the air. If unnoticed, this could result insuffocation or an explosion.Dual BTUFurnaceListed below is the rating of the appliances on yourLance camper:Go to a Lance Dealer for any propane systemrepairs.