Gas Safety Advice; Awning Space Lpg Appliance Exhaust; Gas Leaks; Ventilation - Bailey Pegasus Owner's Manual

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Caravan Service Systems
3.2.4

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.
3.2.5

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.
3.2.6

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 flame, 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 flexible 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 five
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.
3.2.7

Ventilation

All ventilation complies with EN 721 and vents should not be obstructed in any manner as this could
lead to insufficient fresh air. In this case the confined 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 floor 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 fitted 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 floor of the caravan to gain access for cleaning.
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