Connection Of Gas Supply - Dometic
F400 Operating Instructions Manual

9.4

Connection of gas supply

(The following instructions refer in the main to coolers
manufactured in the United Kingdom. For other
countries please refer to your supplier.)
Always connect in the following sequence:
GAS BOTTLE → PRESSURE-REGULATOR →
→ APPLIANCE.
To connect the appliance to the pressure-regulator an
APPROVED GAS TUBING should be used. This should
be minimum in length - have an inside dimension of
8mm and be marked BS3212/2/8.
The pressure-regulator must be compatible for Butane
11 in (28 mbar) or for Propane (37 mbar).
To connect the pressure-regulator to the gas bottle, the
valve of the gas bottle must be closed. After connecting
the pressure regulator to the bottle by screwing,
connect the two ends of the tubing to the nipples and
secure them with the two hose clipse. (Figure 9).
When fitting the connection to the gas inlet of the
appliance (Figure 8), hold the counterpart to avoid
straining and possibly damaging.
Figure 8.
For your safety:
Do not check for leaks with a naked flame!
10
The gas bottle (Butane, blue bottle) may only be
used in an upright position and particular care must
be taken every time the appliance is connected to
the gas bottle to ensure that there are no leaks, that
the tubing (rubber hose) is not under tension or
kinked, and that it is not in contact with hot
surfaces.
The tubing and the gas bottle should always be
located in positions where they will not be tripped
over or otherwise inadvertently disturbed.
Before attempting to light the burner, every time
after connection, turn on the gas at the bottle and
check the gas connections for leaks by applying a
soap and water solution over them and watching for
bubbles, which would indicate a leak.
After testing dry off traces of detergent.
Figure 9.
Do not smoke while checking for leaks!