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07-20-2006, 10:53
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propane problems
Three weeks ago I filled my tank 28+ gallons. This past weekend
fridge went out and would not relight. Stove top would not light either. Monitor shows 3/4 tank. No leak alarm has sounded. Tank valve is on. Any and all help/advise is appreciated! Thanks, Marc Glassmire King George, VA 1988 35FCSB |
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07-20-2006, 11:33
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Hi Marc, if your 88FC is like my 85PT there is a gas leak detector located
in the toe space below the refrigerator. It is very easy to trigger this unit (shut it off) with you toe without realizing it; the result is exactly what you have experienced, no propane powered appliances. To the best of my knowledge there is no alarm with this unit just a âred lightâ on the gas detector. If this is the cause simply reset by pushing the button, this should result in a âgreenâ light and all things functional. Note that my wife has surprised me several times with this condition when she vacuums. Hope that its that simple for you. Neil Author, "The RVer's Ultimate Survival Guide" http://www.rvsafetyinfo.com author@... -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Marc & Tavie Glassmire Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 3:54 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] propane problems Three weeks ago I filled my tank 28+ gallons. This past weekend fridge went out and would not relight. Stove top would not light either. Monitor shows 3/4 tank. No leak alarm has sounded. Tank valve is on. Any and all help/advise is appreciated! Thanks, Marc Glassmire King George, VA 1988 35FCSB [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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07-20-2006, 11:34
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Marc,
Check behind the fridge, remove the outside frig. vent. There may be a propane auto. shut-off in that compartment that is failing, or doing it's job. It works with the sniffer/alarm. The pressure regulator may be bad. To verify that the tank has propane...pour a gallon of hot water at the top of the propane tank and feel the tank from the top down. The tank will get cooler at the propane level. This will tell you that you Monitor is good or bad. Check for a Suburban Propane dealer in your area. The store near me resolved propane issues with our old Bird. I'll check our blue book and if I find anything of value I'll let you know. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif. Marc & Tavie Glassmire wrote: > Three weeks ago I filled my tank 28+ gallons. This past weekend > fridge went out and would not relight. Stove top would not light > either. Monitor shows 3/4 tank. No leak alarm has sounded. Tank > valve is on. Any and all help/advise is appreciated! > > Thanks, > Marc Glassmire > King George, VA > 1988 35FCSB > > |
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07-20-2006, 11:48
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Marc,
My blue book provided the following. Yours may be the same. LP Gas Leakage Detector In the event of an LP leak, the unit sounds an alarm (if that part is working) and closes down the main LPG supply by activating the leak detector solenoid shutoff valve located in the gas line just after the low pressure regulator. If it is necessary to reset the solenoid (red band is visible inside clear plastic valve housing), open the outside refrigerator vent compartment door, remove plastic housing by gripping locking levers and lifting upwards, push valve plunder down until it remains down, then replace the cover. To test alarm operation, press the test switch located on top of the detector unit. Alarm must sound for a least 15 seconds before the shutoff valve will be activated. Good luck. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif. Curt Sprenger wrote: > Marc, > > Check behind the fridge, remove the outside frig. vent. There may be a > propane auto. shut-off in that compartment that is failing, or doing > it's job. It works with the sniffer/alarm. > > The pressure regulator may be bad. > > To verify that the tank has propane...pour a gallon of hot water at the > top of the propane tank and feel the tank from the top down. The tank > will get cooler at the propane level. This will tell you that you > Monitor is good or bad. > > Check for a Suburban Propane dealer in your area. The store near me > resolved propane issues with our old Bird. > > I'll check our blue book and if I find anything of value I'll let you > know. > > Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif. > > Marc & Tavie Glassmire wrote: > > > Three weeks ago I filled my tank 28+ gallons. This past weekend > > fridge went out and would not relight. Stove top would not light > > either. Monitor shows 3/4 tank. No leak alarm has sounded. Tank > > valve is on. Any and all help/advise is appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > Marc Glassmire > > King George, VA > > 1988 35FCSB > > > > > > |
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07-20-2006, 11:48
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Marc,
Check the Electronic Master, I believe that this should be in the "ON" position, Overhead compartment behind speaker, just right of dinette. Bill 88 FC Michigan --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Marc & Tavie Glassmire" > > Three weeks ago I filled my tank 28+ gallons. This past weekend > fridge went out and would not relight. Stove top would not light > either. Monitor shows 3/4 tank. No leak alarm has sounded. Tank > valve is on. Any and all help/advise is appreciated! > > Thanks, > Marc Glassmire > King George, VA > 1988 35FCSB > |
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