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hoses available for different types of gas/
bottle. They are also available for camping
gas and other mainland Europe LPG suppliers.
Please contact your retailer who will have a
stock of these hoses.
Some industrial LPG appliances
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operate at high pressure and require a
"high pressure'" regulator. This often
has an adjusting handle on it. Never
use such a regulator on a caravan.
• Propane and butane gas regulators
are not interchangeable.
• Always ensure that the gas system is
inspected/maintained every 12 months.
• In the event of a fire ensure all occupants
evacuate the caravan via the nearest
escape route.
• If it is safe to do so turn off the yellow
isolation tap located in the gas box directly
below the regulator.
• If you suspect a gas leak then immediately
turn off the supply of gas at the yellow
isolation tap located below the regulator
in the gas box. Then turn off the gas valve
on the gas bottles. When this has been
completed the system must be inspected
by a competent person.
• Never use gas bottles located outside
the caravan gas box. Do not use any gas
extension hoses.
• Gas barbecue, always use gas appliances
that are suitable for use at 30mbar.
Your caravan is fitted with a regulator as
standard equipment. This is located in the
caravan gas box mounted on the bulkhead of
the caravan between the gas bottles. The gas
regulator has a working pressure of 30mbar
and is suitable for both propane and butane
liquefied petroleum gas. There are dedicated
hoses available for different types of gas/
bottle. They are also available for camping
gas and other mainland Europe LPG Suppliers.
Please contact your Retailer who will have a
stock of these hoses.
Changing Gas Cylinder
Ensure that the cylinder is empty, then:
• Turn off the tap located by the gas regulator
• Turn off cylinder valve and all gas
appliances
• Remove the gas hose regulator from the
cylinder
• Release retaining strap
• Remove cylinder from gas locker and stand
on ground
• Fit plastic protecting cap to cylinder
With the full cylinder:
• Before placing cylinder in the cradle ensure
that the tray is clean and free from any
debris. Cleaning should be carried out only
with warm soapy water
• Place cylinder in cradle in gas locker
• Remove plastic protector from cylinder
• Connect the gas hose
• Connect retaining strap
• Turn
on
cylinder
systematically
relight
required
Gas Safety Advice
LPG is 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.
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.
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
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valve
and
then
appliances
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