Operating instructions

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Release retaining strap
Remove cylinder from gas locker and stand on
ground.
Fit plastic protecting cap to cylinder
With the full cylinder:
Before placing cylinder in the cradle ensure
that the tray is clean and free from any debris.
Cleaning should be carried out only with warm
soapy water.
Place cylinder in cradle in gas locker.
Remove plastic protector from cylinder
Connect the gas hose.
Connect retaining strap
Turn on cylinder valve and then systematically
relight appliances as required
Gas safety advice
LPG is not poisonous.
There is a danger if all air and oxygen were excluded.
(Ventilation holes must be kept clear at all times
and must not be obstructed).
The manufacturers have given LPG a smell in order
to identify leaks.
Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust
There is no danger of pollution within an enclosed
awning space from the exhaust of an LPG burning
refrigerator that vents into it.
Gas Leaks
If a smell of gas becomes apparent, the supply
should be turned off at the cylinder immediately.
Extinguish naked lights including cigarettes and
pipes. Do not operate electrical switches. Open all
doors and windows to disperse any gas escape.
Butane/Propane gas is heavier than air, any escaping
gas will therefore collect at a low level. The strong
unpleasant smell of gas will enable the general area
of the leak to be detected. Check that the gas is not
escaping from an unlit appliance. Never check for
leaks with a naked ame, leak investigation should
be carried out using a leak detector spray or soapy
solution.
Do not operate any electrical apparatus whatsoever,
especially light switches.
If the leak is not obvious, the caravan should be
evacuated and a competent service engineer
consulted.
Avoid naked lights when connecting or changing a
cylinder. Ensure the gas valve is turned off.
Regularly inspect the exible gas hoses for
deterioration and renew as necessary with approved
type (all hoses should be replaced before the expiry
date marked on the hose or after a maximum of
ve years).
Remember the gas is heavier than air and therefore
sinks to the lowest point.
Keep gas bottle containers outside (and protected
against frost). If they must be kept inside make
sure they are well away from heat.
Ventilation
All ventilation complies with EN 721 and vents should
not be obstructed in any manner as this could lead
to insufcient fresh air. In this case the conned
atmosphere becomes depleted of oxygen which
leads to the formation of the highly poisonous gas
‘carbon monoxide’. Carbon Monoxide is odourless,
colourless and tasteless and will rapidly cause
unconsciousness and death with little or no warning
prior to collapse.
There is no danger when adequate ventilation is
provided.
Under no circumstances should the
caravan’s ventilation be blocked or
obstructed in any way
High level ventilation is via the roof lights. The low
level ventilation is via the vents in the oor at the
front of the caravan living area directly behind the
front bulkhead. With multiberth layouts the rear
sleeping compartments have their own low level
ventilation. Please consult your caravan retailer for
its location.
The mesh screens tted should be kept free of
obstructions by dust, leaves, insects etc. Inspect
regularly and use a brush and soapy water as
necessary. It may be necessary to remove the
weather shield located on the underside of the oor
of the caravan to gain access for cleaning.
All roof-mounted ue installations should be
inspected once a year throughout their length for
corrosion. Flues should be replaced if any sign of
perforation is found. Ensure that the replacement
is of an approved type. Check that the external
roof seal is seating correctly and the locknut is fully
tightened.
Do not make any additional openings in
the oor.
Never use portable cooking or heating
equipment, other than electric heaters that
are not of the direct radiant type in your caravan,
as it is a re and asphyxiation hazard.
Appliances such as cookers with naked ames
should never be used for room heating.
No appliance shall be used inside when being
connected to the external BBQ socket.
It is recommended that any elevating roofs
be raised when the leisure accommodation
vehicle is used for habitation purposes.
Gas BBQ point
The external gas BBQ point should be used
as a connection outlet only and should
not, as a matter of safety be used as a
gas inlet.