Operation Manual

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3C
aravan - 11-06 - DET-0030-05EN
Safety
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3.5.2 Gas bottles
3.6 Electrical system
Do not use the gas bottle compartment as storage space as it is not
moisture-proof.
Secure the gas bottle compartment against unauthorised access. To do
this, lock the gas bottle compartment.
The regulator tap on the gas bottle must be accessible.
Only connect gas-operated devices (e.g. gas grill) which have been
designed for a gas pressure of 30 mbar.
The exhaust gas pipe must be fitted tightly to the heating system and to
the vent and must be sealed. The exhaust gas pipe must not show any
evidence of damage.
Exhaust fumes must be able to escape into the atmosphere unhindered
and fresh air must be able to enter unhindered. For this reason, no snow
walls or aprons may be allowed to lie against the vehicle. Keep the
intake openings under the floor of the vehicle open and clean.
Gas bottles are only to be transported within the designated gas bottle
compartment.
Place the gas bottles in vertical position in the gas bottle compartment.
Fasten the gas bottles so that they are unable to turn or tilt.
If the gas bottles are not connected to the gas tube, always place the
protective cap on top.
Close the regulator tap on the gas bottle before the gas pressure regu-
lator or gas tube are removed from the gas bottle.
The gas pressure regulator must only be secured with a suitable gas
spanner (Do not overtighten).
Only use special gas pressure regulators with a safety valve designed
for vehicle use. Other gas pressure regulators are not permitted and
cannot meet the demanding requirements.
Use only 11 kg or 5 kg gas bottles! Camping gas bottles with built-in
check valve (blue bottle with max. 2.5 or 3 kg content) are can be used
in exceptional cases with a safety valve.
Use the shortest possible tube lengths (120 cm max.) for external gas
bottles.
If aluminium gas bottles are used, never block the floor ventilation open-
ings below the gas bottles.
Only allow qualified personnel to work on the electrical system.
Prior to carrying out work on the electrical system, switch off all devices
and lights, disconnect the batteries and disconnect the 240 V power
cable from the mains.
Only use original fuses with the stipulated values.
Only replace defective fuses when the cause of the defect is known and
has been remedied.
Never bridge or repair fuses.