Operating instructions
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15. THE GAS SYSTEM
All gas appliances tted to your Bailey caravan are
suitable for operation on both Butane and Propane
without the need for adjustment.
General information
Gas Cylinders: Bottled Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is
the most convenient portable source of fuel for your
caravan.
Cylinders are available in the following sizes:
Calor Gas = 3.9kg, 4.5kg, 6kg & 7kg.
BP Gaslight = 5kg & 10kg.
All sizes will t into your gas box.
The gas system meets BS EN 1949:2011 and
should only be modied by a competent
person.
Never use portable cooking or heating appliances, other
than electric heaters that are not direct radiant type, as
it is a re and asphyxiation hazard.
Types of gas
Butane
Butane is supplied in the UK in Green or Blue bottles.
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 temperature.
Propane
Propane is supplied in red, or partly red bottles that
have a female left hand threaded connector.
Scandinavian countries use the same connector.
Germany or 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.
Make sure that heating, cooking appliances and gas
cylinders are switched off before you move the caravan.
All gas appliances in your tourer can have their gas
supply individually isolated by turning off the relevant
tap. The tap is either located on the centrally positioned
gas manifold or directly beside the appliance.
Regularly check exible gas hose, joints and connections
for tightness.
Finally make sure that each gas appliance is working
efciently to the recommendations of the appliance
manufacturers.
The regulator is a governing device which adapts the
bottle pressure to one that suits the equipment in the
caravan.
Some industrial LPG appliances operate at
high pressure and require a ‘high pressure’
regulator. This often has an adjusting handle
on it. Never use such a regulator
on a caravan.
• Propane and Butane gas regulators are not
interchangeable.
• Always ensure that the gas system is inspected/
maintained every 12 months.
• In the event of a re ensure all occupants evacuate
the caravan via the nearest escape route.
• If it is safe to do so turn off the yellow isolating valve
located in the gas box directly below the regulator.
• If you suspect a gas leak then immediately turn off
the supply of gas at the yellow isolation tap located
below the regulator in the gas box. Then turn off
the gas valve on the gas bottles. When this has
been completed the system must be inspected by a
competent person.
• Never use gas bottles located outside the caravan gas
box. Do not use any gas extension hoses.
• Gas barbecue - always use gas appliances that are
suitable for use at 30mbar.
Your caravan is tted with a regulator as standard
equipment. This is located in the caravan gas box
mounted on the bulkhead of the caravan between the
gas bottles. The gas regulator has a working pressure
of 30mbar and is suitable for both propane and butane
liqueed petroleum gas. There are dedicated hoses
available for different types of gas/bottle. They are also
available for camping gas and other mainland Europe
LPG Suppliers. Please contact your Retailer who will
have a stock of these hoses.
Changing Gas Cylinders
• Ensure that the cylinder is empty, then:
• Turn off the tap located by the gas regulator.
• Turn off cylinder valve and all gas appliances
• Remove the gas hose regulator from the cylinder.
• Release retaining strap
• Remove cylinder from gas locker and stand on
ground.
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