elddis 2011 Xplore 302, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GAS SAFETY ADVICE
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
In the event of a suspected gas leak the gas must
be turned off using the isolation valve on the gas
bottle. A competent gas fitter should then check
the system before it is used/reused.
Regularly check flexible gas hose, joints and
connections for tightness. Finally, make sure that
each gas appliance is working efficiently to the
recommendations of the appliance
manufacturers.
See Index - Ventilation
FACTS ABOUT LPG
• LPG is not poisonous.
• Bi-products are harmless.
• LPG is dangerous if all air and oxygen is
excluded.
• LPG has been given a smell by the
manufacturers in order to identify leaks.
• The gas is heavier than air and therefore
sinks to the lowest point.
AWNING SPACES, LPG AND
APPLIANCE EXHAUST
There is no danger of pollution of an enclosed
awning space from the LPG exhaust from a
refrigerator venting into it. Space heaters may
produce sufficient exhaust to pollute the awning
space, if it is totally enclosed, from a general
comfort, smell and hygiene point of view. In
extreme cases there could be a build up of
carbon dioxide to a dangerous level. Caravan
owners are advised to allow some fresh air
circulation in the awning space when such
appliances are in use.
Please Note: Ventilation holes must be clear at
all times.
LPG GAS SYSTEM
The Explorer Group Limited does not
recommend the use of any external cylinders. All
cylinders in use should be within the gas locker
provided. If you wish to utilise a larger cylinder
and have this outside the gas locker then the
connecting hose must not exceed 750mm.
It is recommended that no flammable material is
stored or placed within 300mm of any open
flame. Your attention is also drawn to the fact that
the surface of the Space Heater in your caravan
will get hot when in use. You are advised not to
use any additional gas appliances outside your
caravan unless it is a Gas Barbecue connected via
the Barbecue point supplied with your caravan.
Please ensure that you have read the operating
instructions for each gas appliance contained in
your Owners Information Pack. Please ensure
that any gas hose left unconnected is protected
from dirt or other foreign bodies entering the
hose.
WARNINGS
• Fresh air circulation should be allowed
below the caravan when appliances
are in use and when flues terminate
below the floor to allow free
evacuation of the products of
combustion. At least three sides of the
underfloor space should always be
kept open and unobstructed especially
by snow. Do not make any additional
openings in the floor.
• Outlet sockets located within the
caravan should only be used with a
dedicated appliance and not an
independent unit.
• No appliance shall be used outside
when connected to an internal outlet.
• Maintain adequate spacing of
combustible materials from sources of
heat.
• Do not use additional independent gas
appliances inside the caravan.