Safety Advice - Swift Rio Owner's Handbook Manual

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
caravanning.
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
WARNING: If you smell gas or suspect
a leak and if it is safe to do so, isolate
the gas appliances and turn off the gas
bottles at the regulator. Evacuate the
caravan and ventilate. Seek professional
advice as to the cause of the leak.
Facts about LPG
LPG is not poisonous.
Bi-products are harmless.
There is danger if all air and oxygen were
excluded.
(Ventilation holes must be kept clear at all
times).
LPG has been given a smell by the
manufacturers in order to identify leaks.
Awning Spaces LPG Appliance Exhaust
There is no danger of pollution of an
enclosed awning space by the LPG exhaust
from a refrigerator venting into it, as awning
spaces are generally well ventilated.
Space heaters may produce sufficient
exhaust to pollute the awning space, if it is
totally enclosed, from a general comfort,
smell and hygiene point of view. In the
extreme case there could be a build up of
carbon dioxide to a dangerous level.
Owners are advised to allow some fresh air
circulation in the awning space when such
appliances are in use.
PRECAUTIONS
a) Never look for a leak with a match.
Always use a soap solution or its
equivalent when testing connections. Do
not operate any electrical apparatus
whatsoever, especially light switches. If
the leak is not obvious, the motorhome
should be evacuated and qualified
personnel consulted.
b) Always turn off the gas cylinder valve or
inlet to the motorhome when the
appliances are not in use.
c) Never use gas appliances without
adequate ventilation.
d) Avoid naked lights when connecting or
changing a cylinder.
e) Check the flexible hose frequently.
f) The gas is heavier than air and therefore
sinks to the lowest point.
g) Keep bottle gas containers outside (and
protected against frost). If they must be
kept inside make sure they are well away
from heat.
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h) Always seek advice when in doubt.
WARNING: Do not use appliances with
a different working pressure to 30mbar.
WARNING: Maintain adequate spacing
of combustible materials from sources
of heat.
WARNING: Do not use independent
portable gas appliances inside the
vehicle.
Always read individual appliance
instructions
VENTILATION
All ventilation complies with BSEN 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.
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