Types Of Gas - Swift Motorhomes 2013 Owner's Service And Warranty Handbook

LPG cylinder i.e. Propane, Butane, BP and
Camping Gaz cylinders all have unique bottle
adaptor connections. It is important to check
you have the correct hose and adaptor to suit
your gas cylinders.
Push on hoses are no longer permitted under
the latest regulations.
The new high-pressure hoses have threaded
connections and must be securely attached to
the regulator and to the gas cylinder.
Ensure that there is a constant rise in the
flexible gas hose between the gas cylinder
outlet and the regulator elbow.
WARNING: Inspect flexible gas hose(s)
regularly for deterioration and renew as
necessary with the approved type, in any
case no later than 5 years after the date of
manufacture marked on the hose.
When replacing the en-route hose ensure
the new hose incorporates a safety shut off
valve (Hose rupture protection)
WARNING: Ensure that the high pressure
hose is not excessively twisted or under
stress when connected to the LPG cylinders
and regulator.
WARNING: Always ensure the gas supply is
isolated at the LPG cylinder (and not at the
regulator) whilst the vehicle is in storage for
any period. It is important to ensure that the
high pressure gas hose has a continuous
rise from the bottle cylinder to the regulation
to allow any condensate to fall back into the
gas bottle cylinder.
Cylinder compartment
All cylinder compartments have four plastic
mouldings per cylinder position fitted to the
floor of the compartment that are designed to
fit both steel and BP Gas Light cylinders. Two
straps are provided for retaining the bodies of
the cylinders at mid to high level.

TYPES OF GAS

Propane
Propane is supplied in red, or partly red
cylinders which have a female left hand
threaded connector.
Scandinavian countries use the same
connector.
Germany and Austria supply propane with a
male connection.
Propane will work at temperatures as low as
-40°C and is therefore suitable for all winter
motorhoming.
Note: Swift recommend that 6kg CalorLite
propane gas bottles are used.
Butane
Butane is supplied in the U.K. in green or
blue cylinders.
All these have a male left hand thread
EXCEPT for Camping Gaz which has a special
female right hand thread and Calor 7kg and
15kg and aluminium bottles which have a
special clip-on connection.
Continental cylinders usually have a male left
hand thread similar to but not identical with
U.K. butane.
Butane is only suitable for use at temperatures
down to 2°C but will not work below that.
Note: A hose suitable for use with propane
has been supplied with your motorhome.
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