EuroCaravaning VANTourer 2021, Manual

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SAFETy iNSTruCTiONS
109-0006-08EN - 21/09
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Only use pressure regulators with a safety valve! Other regulators are not permitted! Carefully connect the regulator
to the gas cylinder by hand (do not use spanners, pliers or similar). The screw fitting on the gas regulator has a
left-
hand thread
. Use a de-icing system for the regulator when temperatures are below 5 °C (e.g. Eis-Ex).
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When switching on gas appliances (e.g. gas cookers) which are ignited by pressing a button, it must be ensured that
this button automatically returns to its original position after pressing.
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The flue pipe of the gas heater must be installed ascending over its complete length and fitted tightly with clamps
and, if necessary, with flue pipe supports.
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The flue pipe must be properly connected and sealed to the gas heater and to the flue, and must not be damaged
in any way.
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Operate the gas system only with propane, butane or a mix of the two gas types. Propane can gasify down to -42 °C,
butane only down to 0 °C.
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The gas cylinder shut-off valve must remain closed during the journey.
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Always close the appliance gas tap when you have finished using a gas appliance!
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If you intend to take the vehicle out of service for a prolonged period of time, close the stop valve on the gas cylinder,
remove the gas regulator from the gas cylinder and place the cover on the gas cylinder!
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The regulators and flue pipes must also be checked regularly! The inspection must be confirmed on the inspection
certificate according to the DVGW [German Technical and Scientific Association on Gas and Water] worksheet G 607!
The operator is solely responsible for ensuring the checks are carried out!
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Observe relevant national legislation outside Germany!
NOTE!
At altitudes exceeding 1,000 m, malfunctions may occur when igniting gas for reasons of physics.
This however does not mean that the appliance is not functioning properly.
2.8 Safety instructions for the electrical system
2.8.1 Starter and living area battery
DANGER!
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To avoid flying sparks and a risk of fire when
removing
the starter/living area battery, first disconnect
the negative lead (black) and then the positive lead (red).
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When
refitting
the starter / living area battery, first reconnect the positive lead (red) and then the
negative lead (black).
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To avoid short circuits and a risk of fire, only insulated battery terminals should be used. Jump leads
must also have insulated battery terminals!