Jayco Hummingbird 2020 User Manual
The Jayco Hummingbird 2020 travel trailer is small and light, and it has the right mix of convenience, comfort, and style. This travel trailer is made with excellent work and attention to detail. It is made for RVers who want a quick and easy-to-tow experience. The inside of the Hummingbird is well-thought-out, with smart use of room, comfortable sleeping areas, and useful features for a cozy camping trip. The small kitchen has enough room to make simple meals, and the dinette area is a place to eat and relax. The bathroom has everything you need and is easy to use. Even though the Jayco Hummingbird 2020 is small, it doesn’t skimp on quality. This shows how committed Jayco is to durability and customer happiness. The Jayco Hummingbird 2020 is great for adventurers and weekend travelers who want a small, easy-to-use RV without giving up comfort or quality. It is made of lightweight materials, has a sleek exterior design, and has many useful features.
Propane Gas System (if so equipped)
Propane or LP (liquefied petroleum) gas is an efficient form of energy when proper handling and safety precautions are observed. The propane system in your motorhome furnishes the fuel for cooking, heating, hot water and can be an alternative energy source for refrigeration. Propane is heavier than air and tends to flow to lower areas and will sometimes pocket in these low areas, such as the floor. Your motorhome is equipped with a propane alarm (refer to Safety Precautions, Combination Carbon Monoxide (CO)/Propane Alarm).
WARNING:
Propane cylinders should not be placed or stored inside the vehicle. LP-gas cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve pressure by discharging gas into the atmosphere.
The propane fuel system is comprised of numerous components such as the propane container, hoses, propane gas regulator, piping, and copper tubing to each appliance.
Your motorhome has been carefully tested at the factory and by your selling dealer for leakage. Travel vibrations can loosen fittings. Have the vehicle propane system checked at all connections soon after the purchase of your vehicle and after the initial filling of the propane tanks. Continued periodic checks of the propane system at 5,000 miles of travel (or at least once a year) by a qualified propane service representative as part of your normal maintenance is recommended. Hand-tighten the LP gas system valves only, do not use a wrench or pliers as over-tightening may damage the valve seals and cause them to leak.
NOTE: All propane lines have been checked with air pressure at the time of manufacture. Dealers are required to recheck and adjust pressure before retail delivery.
Propane Gas Container
Propane is a true gas compressed into a liquid form. As the fuel is released from the container, it changes to vapor which is then used for the operation of the appliances. Propane will not run through the appliances in the liquid state. A permanently mounted A.S.M.E.-approved propane container is located under the floor of the motorhome.
WARNING:
- Always shut OFF the engine while refueling. Do not smoke and do not operate other ignition sources while refueling.
- When the propane container is disconnected from the main supply hose and the P.O.L. connection, install the P.O.L. plastic cap that is attached to the container.
- If you suspect your propane container has been overfilled, contact your dealer or a qualified propane technician for assistance immediately. Do not attempt to service a propane container overfill yourself.
Because the container is not removable, the motorhome will need to be driven to a qualified propane facility for servicing or filling.
Only the authorized gas service technician(s) should be near the motorhome while the pro-pane tank is being filled. The new propane container must be carefully purged for proper ap-pliance performance and operation. The propane tank must NEVER BE OVERFILLED. Replace all protective covers and caps on the propane system and/or container after filling. Make sure the valve is closed and the compartment door is securely latched.
LP Gas Container Overfill
Never allow your propane tank to be filled above the maximum safe level as indicated by the fixed liquid level gauge. Do not allow the visible gauge to be used for filling. Overfilling the propane container above the liquid capacity indicated on the container could allow liquid propane to enter the system that is designed for vapor only creating a hazardous condition. The following warming label has been placed by the propane container.
WARNING:
Propane regulators must always be installed with the regulator vent facing downward. Regulators that are not located in baggage compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure the regulator vent faces downward and (if applicable) the cover is in place to minimize vent blockage that could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
Single stage regulator
Some models are equipped with a single-stage regulator.
Two-stage regulator
The two-stage regulator has the only moving component in the propane system. Its sole function is to reduce the pressure from the propane containers to a safe and consistent low operating pressure. The first stage reduces the container pressure to 10-13 lbs. The second stage reduces the 10-13 lbs. of pressure further to an operating pressure of 11” W.C. (water column) or 6.35 oz. of outlet pressure to your appliances.
The second stage is adjustable and will need to be adjusted by your dealer or qualified pro-pane service technician for optimum performance (this adjustment should always be made with a properly calibrated manometer). If the pressure is too high, it affects performance and safety; if the pressure is too low, your appliances will not operate correctly.
If your recreation vehicle is equipped with the “automatic” two-stage regulator, with both cylinders full of propane, turn the lever on the regulator towards the cylinder you wish to use first. This will be the “supply” cylinder and the other the “reserve”. Slowly open both cylinder valves. The indicator on top of the regulator will turn bright green. When the cylinder becomes empty, the indicator will change to bright orange. Turn the regulator lever to the side of the “reserve” cylinder and the green signal should return. You may now remove the empty cylinder to have it refilled without interrupting the flow from the full bottle. After filling the cylinder, connect the pigtail hose and slowly open the bottle valve. Refer to the manufacturer’s pamphlet included in your warranty packet and follow all safety instructions and warnings listed.
Propane Use and Safet
Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that, in the liquefied state, resembles water. An odorant (usually a sulfur compound) is added as a warning agent. If you smell propane within the vehicle, quickly and carefully per-form the procedure listed on the propane system label. This label has been placed in the vehicle near the range, for models equipped with a propane systemWhen a pro-pane container is low, there may be a concentration of an onion or garlic-like odor, which can be mistaken for a propane gas leak. After the propane container has been refueled, the odor will usually disappear. If not, turn off the valve(s) and have the propane system inspected by your dealer or qualified propane service representative.
Propane Leak Test
Leaks may be found easily with a soapy water solution. Do not use a solution containing ammonia or chlorine when locating leaks. These products are corrosive to copper gas lines and brass fittings, which could result in deterioration of the copper and brass components.Apply the soapy solution to the outside of the gas piping fittings. If a leak is present, the soapy solution will “bubble” at the leak point. If a leak is indicated, shut off the propane system valve(s) and contact your dealer or qualified propane service representative immediately.
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