Thread: Propane Tanks??
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Old 05-28-2012, 07:31 PM   #5
hankaye
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Howdy All;

With the 'split tank' system there is a "procedure"
for opening the tanks or the driver's side won't cut-in
when it's needed.


Let us now turn to page 38 of the generic 'Owner's Manual'
upon which are written the following words;

"Rapid changes in pressure during filling or when switching the regulator valve can cause this safety feature to activate, causing a "no gas flow" situation. The problemmoccurs when the system downstreamof the cylinder valve and above the regulator has less pressure than the bottle pressure. The check valve activates, sensing a break in the line. In order for the valve to reset, the pressure in the line must equalize,with the tank pressure. Internal mechanisms allow for a very small bypass flow to achieve equalization. This usually takes 2-5 minutes.

One of our members posted this (which I found using the search function),
Here;

http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/sho...t=propane+tank

" Follow this procedure for the following conditions: After refilling either or both bottles; After any part of the propane system has been disconnected; Appliance burners are not operating correctly; Low operating pressure exists downstream from the regulator when operating heavy demand appliances such as the furnace.
1. Verify both propane bottles contain sufficient propane. Refill if necessary.
2. Close both propane bottle service valves.
3.Attach the propane pigtails to the service valve.
4. Close manually operated gas valves on the range or water heater.
5. Turn the indicator on the regulator to the bottle closest to it.
6. Slowly open the service valve on the bottle closest to the regulator. This is typically the bottle on the entry door side. Open the valve all the way.
7. Slowly open the service valve on the bottle that is furthest from the regulator until you can hear gas start to flow through. Do not open the valve all the way. Wait 1 minute.
8. Re-close the service valve and then slowly re-open it all the way. The system is now ready to operate.
This happen to me earlier this year and I followed these instructions and have had no issues since.
Jim W."

The above will help you reset the regulator.

Hope this helps. Please let us know the outcome.

hankaye
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