Pressure Regulating Device
Your vehicle is fitted with a bulkhead mounted pressure
regulating device that will provide a working gas pressure of
30 mbar (1.5 kg of gas per hour). All appliances installed by
Auto-Trail are designed to work within this pressure range.
Please ensure that any additional appliances not fitted by
Auto-Trail are capable of working within this pressure.
Gas Hoses
Your supplying dealer will advise on the correct type of high
pressure hose to connect your gas cylinder to the pressure
regulator.This will depend on the type of gas cylinders you
choose to carry in your vehicle.
The tightness of flexible gas hose, joints and connections
must be checked regularly.
Hoses should be routinely replaced at intervals not exceeding
5 years or as recommended in the manufacturers
instructions.Any hose that shows signs of splitting, wear or
damage should be replaced irrespective of age.
The gas hose supplied by your dealer should not be
extended in any way. Gas bottles should not be stored
outside your vehicle
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
Facts About LPG
There is a danger if all air and oxygen is excluded.
LPG has been given a smell by the manufacturers to aid
in the identification of leaks.
Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust
No danger is caused if the LPG exhaust from the refrigerator
vents into an enclosed awning. If totally enclosed, space
heaters may produce enough exhaust to pollute an enclosed
awning to discomfort levels. In extreme cases, carbon dioxide
build up could reach a dangerous level.
Motor home owners are advised to allow some ventilation
when such appliances are in use.
Precautions
If a leak is suspected:
• Turn off the gas supply from the cylinder using the isolation
valve situated on the top of the gas bottle.
• Never search using a match.
• Always use soap solution, or its equivalent, when testing
connections.
• Do not operate any electrical apparatus, especially light
switches.
• If leak is not obvious, the caravan should be evacuated and
qualified personnel consulted.
• Remember that gas is heavier than air therefore sinks to
the lowest point.
• Avoid naked lights when connecting or changing a
cylinder.
• Check the flexible hose frequently.
• Keep bottled gas containers outside and protect against
frost. If storage inside is the only option then keep away
from heat sources.
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