Gas System; General - Fiat Capron T58 Manual

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Chapter overview
This chapter contains instructions regarding the gas system of the vehicle.
The instructions address the following topics:
safety
gas consumption
changing the gas bottles
gas isolator taps
The operation of the gas operation appliances of the vehicle is described in
chapter 10.

General

The operator of the gas system is responsible for the performance of
recurring inspections and for complying with the maintenance intervals.
Before commencing the journey, when leaving the vehicle or when gas
equipment is not in use, close all gas isolator taps and the main isolator
tap on the gas bottle.
All gas-operated devices (heater, cooker, oven, grill, refrigerator -
depending on the equipment) must be switched off for refuelling, on fer-
ries or in the garage. Danger of explosion!
Do not use gas-operated devices in closed spaces (e.g. garages).
Danger of poisoning and suffocation!
Only have the gas system maintained, repaired or altered by an
authorised specialist workshop.
Have the gas system checked by an authorised specialist workshop
according to the national regulations before commissioning. This also
applies for not registered vehicles. For modifications to the gas system
have the gas system immediately checked by an authorised specialist
workshop.
The gas pressure regulator, the gas tubes, and the exhaust gas pipes
must also be inspected. The gas pressure regulator and the gas tubes
must be replaced observing the nationally defined deadlines (the latest
after 10 years). The vehicle owner is responsible for seeing that this is
carried out.
In case of a defect of the gas system (gas odour, high gas consumption)
there is danger of explosion! Close regulator tap on the gas bottle imme-
diately. Open doors and windows and ventilate well.
If the gas system is defective: Do not smoke; do not ignite any open
flames, and do not operate electric switches (light switches etc.). Check
the tightness of gas-conducting parts and lines with leakage search
spray. Do not check with an open flame.
Only the stipulated devices may be connected to internal connections.
Do not operate any device outside the vehicle if it is connected to an
internal connector.
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