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Old-Biscuit
Sep 08, 2017Explorer III
Tiger4x4RV wrote:
Don't forget safety during filling. The propane person should ask, but I find that they do not. It is your responsibility. Be sure that no pilot lights are on and no igniters can spark. I do this by turning off the refrigerator and by turning off the coach batteries at the disconnect switch.
If they have been properly trained THEY close the service valve at tank PRIOR to connecting fill hose (or flip the solenoid remote switch OFF)
Innards of propane ASME tank. Might be in different locations but ASME Tanks will have same components
Left to Right
Far left----Level indicator gauge float/magnet assembly
Next -------Relief Valve & Stand Pipe. Top set above 80% liquid level so it is in vapor zone
Middle------Fill Connection with OPD Float Assembly. ASME Tanks had OPDs before portable cylinders
Next--------Liquid Level 'Bleed Valve' Top set AT 80% liquid level (FULL Fill)
Far right---Service/Vapor Valve & Stand Pipe. Top set same as Relief Valve, above liquid level in vapor zone

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