Gas Safety Advice - Swift Motorhome Owners Service Manual

G AS S AF ETY ADV I CE
Note: Service and repairs must only to be
carried out by a competent service engineer.

Gas safety advice

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WARNING: If you smell gas or suspect
a leak or in the event of a fire and if it is
safe to do so, isolate the gas appliances
and turn off the gas bottles at the regulator.
Evacuate the motorhome 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
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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.
Motorhome owners are advised to allow some
fresh air circulation in the awning space when
such appliances are in use.
General Safety Notes
In the event of leaks in the gas system or if
there is a smell of gas:
• Extinguish all naked flames.
• Do not smoke.
• Switch off the appliance and gas cylinder.
• Open the windows.
• Do not operate any electrical switches.
• Have the entire system checked by
an expert.
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. Avoid naked lights when connecting or
changing a cylinder.
c. Check the flexible hose frequently.
d. The gas is heavier than air and therefore
sinks to the lowest point.
e. 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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WARNING: Do not use appliances with
a different working pressure to 30mbar.
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WARNING: Maintain adequate
spacing of combustible materials from
sources of heat.