Auto-Sleepers Symbol Plus 2018, Manual

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CONNECTION OF SERVICES
GAS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The gas appliances in this vehicle are
powered by Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)
which is stored, under pressure, in a tank
located under the floor in the centre of the
vehicle. This tank is refilled, when required,
at a re-fuelling station using a nozzle and
hose in a similar way to refilling the engine
fuel tank.
The Regulator
Your motorhome is equipped with a Truma
gas regulator, which has a working pressure
of 30 mbar, and is suitable for use with all
commercially available brands of LPG.
Do
not use appliances with a different
working pressure.
A Truma MonoControl CS unit is fitted
adjacent to the regulator to automatically cut
off the gas supply in the event of an accident.
This assembly is fitted under the vehicle near
the bulk tank installation. In the case of an
accident with a deceleration of between 3
and 4g acting directly on the triggering
element (equivalent to a collision speed of
approximately 10-15 mph with a fixed
obstruction), the integrated crash sensor will
cut off the flow of gas. The gas supply can be
restored by pressing the green button on the
MonoControl inwards and holding for
approximately 10 seconds. It may be
necessary to press with reasonable force,
using a pen or pencil.
Availability
LPG is becoming more widely available as
more vehicle engines are converted to run on
it. Many garages now have an LPG pump
and other outlets are available in more rural
areas, often near farming communities for
instance. Look for signs advertising
‘Autogas’.
If you have internet access, search for ‘LPG
filling stations’ and there are many sites
where input of your postcode will locate the
nearest filling station to your location.
There are many companies producing LPG
but all brands are suitable for use in your
vehicle.