Explorer Group 2005 AVANTE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Each gas Appliance is connected to its
own gas isolation tap. These are identified
on the tap via a label. Below is a key to
identify each label. To operate the tap the
Arrow on the tap shows the direction of
flow for the gas. The arrow should be
pointing towards the appliance for the
appliance to operate. There will be a small
label next to the bank of taps under the
cooker which is also reproduced below:
Water Heater
Space Heater
Fridge
Cooking Appliance
Hob
Gas On/Off
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 AND LPG
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.
WARNING:
Aerosols and highly flammable
liquids must not be stored in the
compartment behind, or adjacent to,
any gas appliance.
Some industrial LPG appliances
operate at high pressure and require a
‘high pressure’ regulator. This often
has an adjusting handle on it. NEVER
use such a regulator on a caravan.
(Ventilation holes must be clear at all
times).
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