Specifications

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you have the correct hose and adaptor to suit
your gas bottles.
Push on hoses are no longer permitted under
the latest regulations.
The new high-pressure hoses have threaded
connections and must be securely attached to
the regulator and to the gas bottle.
Ensure that there is a constant rise in the
exiblegashosebetweenthegasbottleoutlet
and the regulator elbow.
WARNING: Inspect flexible gas hose(s)
regularly for deterioration and renew as
necessary with the approved type, in any
case no later than 5 years after the date of
manufacture marked on the hose.
WARNING: Ensure hoses do not become
entangled in door mechanism.
TYPES OF GAS
Butane
Butane is supplied in the UK in green, blue or
aluminium bottles.
All these have a male left hand thread EXCEPT
forCampingGazwhichhasaspecialfemale
right hand thread and Calor 7kg and 15kg and
aluminium bottles which have a special clip-on
connection.
Continental bottles usually have a male left
hand thread similar to but not identical with
UK butane.
Butane is suitable for use at temperatures
down to 2°C but will not work below that.
Propane
Propane is supplied in red, or partly red
bottles which have a female left hand
threaded connector.
Scandinavian countries use the same
connector.GermanyandAustriasupply
propane with a male connection.
Propane will work at temperatures as low
as -40°C and is therefore suitable for all
winter caravanning.
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
WARNING: If you smell gas or suspect a
leak and if it is safe to do so, isolate the
gas appliances and turn off the gas bottles
at the regulator. Evacuate the vehicle and
ventilate. Seek professional advice as to
the cause of the leak.
WARNING: Inside outlet sockets shall only
be used with dedicated appliances i.e.
equipment supplied with the Motorhome.
No gas appliance shall be used outside
when connected to an inside socket.
Facts about LPG
LPGisnotpoisonous.
Bi-products are harmless.
There is danger if all air and oxygen were
excluded.(Ventilationholesmustbekeptclear
at all times).
LPGhasbeengivenasmellbythe
manufacturers in order to identify leaks.
Awning Spaces LPG Appliance Exhaust
There is no danger of pollution of an enclosed
awningspacebytheLPGexhaustfroma
refrigerator venting into it, as awning spaces
are generally well ventilated.
Space heaters may produce sufficient exhaust
to pollute the awning space, if it is totally
enclosed, from a general comfort, smell and
hygiene point of view. In the extreme case
there could be a build up of carbon dioxide to
a dangerous level.
Owners are advised to allow some fresh air
circulation in the awning space when such
appliances are in use.
PRECAUTIONS
a) Neverlookforaleakwithamatch.Always
use a soap solution or its equivalent when
testing connections. Do not operate any
electrical apparatus whatsoever, especially
light switches. If the leak is not obvious,
the vehicle should be evacuated and
qualified personnel consulted.
b) Always turn off the gas cylinder valve or
inlet to the vehicle when the appliances
are not in use.
gas
GENERAL INFORMATION
Gas Bottles
BottledLiquiedPetroleumGas(LPG)isthe
most convenient portable source of fuel for
your vehicle.
Unless en-route heating has been installed,
make sure that heating and cooking appliances
and the gas cylinders are switched off before
you move the vehicle.
Regularlycheckexiblegashose,jointsand
connections for tightness. Finally make sure
that each gas appliance is working efficiently
to the recommendations of the appliance
manufacturers.
Only use gas bottle cylinders that are located
within their dedicated position within the
gas bottle housing, never extend hose - hose
lengths must not exceed 400mm.
Regulator
Your vehicle is supplied with a wall mounted
gas regulator plumbed inside the gas bottle
compartment. The regulator and all appliances
work at a harmonised 30mb pressure, which
work with Butane and Propane gas.
Pressure regulation system in this vehicle has
a fixed working pressure of 30 mbar with a
owrateofeither1.2kg/Hor1.5kg/Hand
complieswiththerequirementsofEN12864
annex D.
We do not recommend the use of an inline
LPGBBQwiththe1.2kg/Hregulatorwhen
otherLPGappliancesareinuse.
Note: Unless en-route heating has
been installed the regulator valves
should always be in the ‘OFF’ position
when driving.
Gas Hoses
High-pressure hoses or pigtails as they are called
must be used with the new style regulator.
LPGbottlei.e.Propane,Butane,BPand
CampingGazcylindersallhaveuniquebottle
adaptor connections. It is important to check
BBQ POINT
(MODEL SPECIFIC)
TEST POINT
REGULA T OR
ISOLA T OR V A L V E
Typical gas schematic drawing
Standard regulator
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