Classic - Airstream
Classic - Airstream
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Plumbing<br />
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)<br />
referred to as the by-pass flow.<br />
FILL VALVE<br />
Your trailer is equipped with LP tank fill valves called “RV Type I Acme”<br />
connection. The large, green, nylon swivel nut is a right hand thread and is<br />
designed for hand operation only.<br />
The valve features an internal spring-loaded module that will not allow gas to<br />
flow from the cylinder until a positive seal has been made at the connection. The<br />
valve outlet has 1-5/16” Acme threads on the outlet exterior and female POL,<br />
left-handed threads on its interior. This feature allows for connection of the new<br />
wrenchless, right-handed, Acme RV connection and still accommodates the<br />
standard left-handed POL fittings used for filling propane cylinders.<br />
By-pass flow is extremely important in the proper operation of this connection.<br />
The flow-limiting device may activate if the cylinder valve is opened quickly.<br />
When all appliances are off, the by-pass flow allows the pressure downstream<br />
from the flow-limiting device to equalize. When pressure is equalized, the flowlimiting<br />
device will supply normal flow to the system. Equalization occurs in<br />
approximately 5 seconds and in most cases goes completely unnoticed. If,<br />
however, an appliance is left on or there is a leak or open flow in the system, the<br />
by-pass pressure will not be able to equalize and allow the flow-limiting device<br />
to re-open. Symptoms of this condition would be appliances that light but have<br />
lower than normal flame or starve out from lack of gas, a substantial reduction<br />
in the flame when another appliance is operating, or pilots that are difficult to<br />
light. If this should happen, the following steps should eliminate the condition:<br />
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The mating, green swivel nut and brass nipple also incorporates new features:<br />
the green nylon nut swivels on a black bushing that is heat sensitive. Between<br />
240 degrees F. and 300 degrees F. the bushing will yield (melt) allowing the<br />
spring-loaded module in the valve to push the brass nipple back (approximately<br />
1/4”) closing the module and stopping the flow of gas from the cylinder. Inside<br />
the brass nipple is a flow-limiting device designed to sense excessive gas flow.<br />
If an excessive flow is sensed, the flow-limiting device shuts the flow down to<br />
a maximum of 10 SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet per Hour) or less. This is also<br />
1. Close LP cylinder valve.<br />
2. Extinguish all flames and smoking materials<br />
3. Be sure all gas appliances, including their pilot lights, are off.<br />
4. Open LP cylinder valve slowly. DO NOT SNAP OPEN.<br />
5. Wait at least 15 seconds before lighting appliances.<br />
If operational difficulties continue, there may be a leak in the system.<br />
Immediately close the LP cylinder valve and have the system inspected by a<br />
qualified RV service technician.<br />
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