Explorer Group 2003 Tourers, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CONNECTING SERVICES - GAS
GAS
Your caravan is designed to operate using
either propane or butane liquefied petroleum
gas at 30m/bar. Gas can be obtained from your
caravan dealer.
Your caravan is designed to accept a maximum
2 x 7.5kg gas bottles.
TYPES OF GAS
Butane
Butane is supplied in the U.K. in Green or Blue
bottles.
All these have a male left hand thread except
for Camping Gaz, which has a special female
right hand, Calor, 7.5 kg and 15 kg bottles have
a special clip-on connection.
Continental bottles usually have a male left
hand thread which is similar, but not identical, to
UK butane.
Butane is suitable for use at temperatures down
to 2ºC but will not work below that.
Propane
Propane is supplied in red, or partly red bottles
which have a female left hand threaded
connector.
Scandinavian countries use the same
connector.
Germany or Austria supply propane with a male
connection.
Propane will work at temperatures as low as
–40 ºC and is therefore suitable for all winter
caravanning.
CONNECTION
Make sure that heating and cooking appliances
and gas cylinders are switched off.
Ensure that the correct regulator for the gas
chosen has been connected to the gas bottle.
The regulator is a governing device which
adapts the bottle pressure to one that suits the
equipment in the caravan.
It is recommended that the regulator valve
should be fitted with an over-pressure release
valve to 150m/bar.
Note: Regulator valves should always be in
the ‘OFF’ position when towing.
Hoses
Low pressure flexible hoses with a maximum
length of 700mm should be fitted between the
pressure regulator and the rigid pipework.
Hoses should be made from Neoprene, which
is black, and should conform to BS 3212.
Rubber hosing should never be used.
It is strongly recommended that a jubilee clip is
used to secure the hose to the rigid pipework, in
order to prevent accidental removal.
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
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.
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