Adria Motorhome 2012, Owner'S Manual

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11.3.1 Propane gas
Propane is a colourless and odourless gas. Propane is capable of gasification down to -42 °C.
Propane is suitable for winter camping.
Propane is highly flammable, heavier than air and, in high concentrations, has a narcotising to
suffocating effect.
11.3.2 Butane gas
Butane occurs in two different versions (isomers): Isobutane and n-butane.
Isobutane and n-butane are liquid gases that are generated when crude oil is distilled.
Isobutane gasifies at -12 °C, n-butane at -0.5 °C. Th is means, butane is unsuitable for use in
winter. Between the seasons, a mixture of butane and propane gas can also be used.
11.3.3 Information on liquid gas
Liquid gas characteristics:
• Liquid gas has no colour.
• It smells of garlic.
• It is heaver than air and collects on the ground after escaping.
• It is combustible and can burn rapidly when it escapes uncontrolled or explode when sparks
occur.
• In enclosed areas, it displaces the breathing air; risk of suffocation!
11.4 Reference values for gas consumption
The gas consumption depends on how intensively the connected appliances are used.
Tab. 11-1 Reference values for gas consumption
Appliance Refer-
ence
value Unit
Gas heater 170 - 490 g/h
Cooker 100 - 400 g/h
Refrigerator 10 - 25 g/h
Oven 50 - 200 g/h