Flying Cloud - Airstream

Plumbing
a qualified RV service technician.
AUTOMATIC GAS REGULATOR
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Again, make sure all appliances are off before opening propane cylinder
valves.
Exception: when reconnecting a full cylinder to an auto changeover regulator
it is not necessary to shut off the appliances or close the valve of the cylinder
already in service.
DANGER: LEAKING LP GAS MAY IGNITE CAUSING A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR DEATH.
How long a full tank of gas will last is dependent on usage. In cold weather,
when you are using the furnace, large amounts of hot water, and are doing
extensive cooking, you will naturally use more than you will in warm weather
when you may do limited cooking. On the average, with normal cooking and
other appliance use you can probably count on two to three weeks of service
from each tank.
All models are equipped with a two stage automatic change over gas regulator
that offers the convenience of automatic changeover from empty to full gas
cylinders. Both tanks are connected to this regulator.
Make sure there is propane in both tanks before you start. Rotate the black
lever on the top front side of the regulator toward the cylinder you want to use
first. This will be the “service” cylinder and the other will be the “Reserve” cylinder.
Slowly open both cylinders valves. Open both cylinder valves completely,
then close about 1/4 turn. This will allow you to easily check to see if valves
are open or closed. The indicator on top of the regulator will turn bright green.
The indicator will stay bright green as long as there is fuel coming from the
service cylinder. When the service cylinder empties, the regulator will draw fuel
automatically from the reserve cylinder providing an uninterrupted fuel flow to
the system. When it switches over, the indicator will change from green to red.
This red color indicates the service cylinder is empty and needs to be filled.
Warning: LP gas regulators must always be installed with
the diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in compartments
have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that
regulator vent faces downward and that cover is kept in place to minimize
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