Operation Manual

23Caravan - 09-09 - DET-0030-09EN
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 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, keep the
exhaust pipe and intake openings clean and unobstructed (e.g. free from
snow and ice). For this reason, no snow walls or aprons may lie against
the vehicle.
 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 or the gas tube 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 the gas pressure regulator defroster if the temperature falls below
5°C.
 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 (150 cm max.) for external gas
bottles.
 Never block the floor ventilation openings 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 battery and disconnect the vehicle from the
mains.
 Only use original fuses with the stipulated values.