Lance Truck Camper Owner's Manual

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61show in the window, with the arrow or slide pointing tothe empty tank.The empty tank can be removed for filling withoutdisturbing the gas flow to the camper by rotating orsliding the tank selector to the full tank. The red bandwill disappear from the window indicating pressuresupply from the full tank. Turn off the outlet valve onthe empty tank before disconnecting.1. Outlet Valve2. Two Stage Regulator(Vent Facing Down)3. Valve ConnectorPROPANE AT LOW TEMPERATURESPropane systems can and do freeze up in very coldweather. It is a common misconception that theregulator or the propane itself freezes. Actually, it ismoisture or water vapor that gets trapped in thesystem or absorbed by the propane that freezes andcauses the problem.Where does the water come from? From a variety ofsources. The propane can be saturated with waterwhen it comes out of the gas plant or refinery unlesscare is taken to see that it is thoroughly dehydrated.The propane can absorb water while it is transported ifthe tank cars contain water; or the propane storagetanks may have water in them because moist air hasbeen trapped in the tank because a valve was leftopen.When this water freezes, the ice can build-up andpartially or totally block the propane supply. There area number of things you can do to prevent this freezeup.3 4 1 5 2571. Be sure the propane tank is totally moisture-freebefore it is filled.2. Be sure the tank is not overfilled. This is also asafety consideration.3. Keep the valves on empty tanks closed.4. Have the gas tanks purged by the propane servicestation if freeze-up occurs.5. Have the propane service station inject anapproved antifreeze or de-icer into the tank(s).6. Be sure you have the proper propane blend foryour traveling area. If you have the properpropane blend, it is very unlikely that the propaneis at fault.If, despite precautions, you do experience freeze-up,try melting the ice by warming the regulator with acloth soaked in warm water if available or regular tapwater. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME. If the problempersists, ask your propane supplier to service the tankor regulator as required.COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDEAND PROPANE LEAK DETECTORRefer to the section on Fire and Safety, pg. 36 on theoperation of the Combo Carbon Monoxide & PropaneLeak Detector.EXTERIOR PROPANE CONNECTIONYour camper may be equipped with an exterior propaneconnector. This connector allows for the attachment ofa portable barbeque that can use the camper’spropane. This connection is for a “low-pressureappliance”. Regular portable BBQ’s are notdesigned for low-pressure use. Some portable BBQ’scan be converted to low-pressure by changing thepropane valve to a low-pressure valve. Lance Camperoffers low-pressure propane BBQ’s, which are availablethrough your Lance Dealer.Refer to the section on Fire and Safety, page 36 on theoperation of the Combo Carbon Monoxide & PropaneLeak Detector.1 2 3