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Safety Precautions - Gas - (C0ntinued)
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After connecting appliances/regulators, etc. check that there is no leak of gas before use. Propane
and Butane have a distinctive smell and a leak can usually be detected immediately by this fact. If
a leak is suspected, extinguish all naked lights and close the cylinder valve. NEVER look for a
leak with a naked flame, but trace it by smell and confirm by brushing leak-detecting fluid ( or
soapy water) over the suspected joint. Equipment must not be used until any leak is eliminated.
9)
Maintenance
Like any other pieces of equipment, your appliances will need regular servicing and cleaning as
directed in the manufacturer's handbooks.
1 O)
Turnin� Off
After using an appliance it is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE.
a)
That any valve fitted to the appliance is then closed to ensure that when the appliance is
again used the turning on of the cylinder valve does not allow gas to escape from the
appliance before being ignited.
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In case of fire, try to turn off the cylinder valve, remove the cylinder from the fire and extinguish
the fire with a dry compound extinguisher.
(DO NOT USE A WATER JET ON A FIRE OF
LIQUID LPG).
If this is too dangerous call the fire brigade and move all people away from the
area.
IMPORTANT:
THE GAS APPLIANCES SHOULD ONLY BE USED WHEN THE
VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND WHEN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS PROVIDED.
12)
Problems
If you are in any doubt about the operation of the appliance please consult your Auto-Sleeper
dealer.
IMPORTANT:
All gas appliances must be extinguished and the relevant gas taps turned
to the "off'' position when your vehicle is being refuelled.
IMPORTANT:
It is of the utmost important that any tap fitted to a gas appliance is in the
"off'' position when the appliance is not in use.
IMPORTANT:
motion.
For safety reasons to not use gas appliances while the vehicle is in
IMPORTANT:
The refrigerator ignition must be switched of/when the vehicle is in
motion and whilst it is being refuelled. Whilst the vehicle is being driven, the refrigerator
should be operated only on 12 volts.