GAS & WATER SYSTEMS
CONNECTING THE GAS
Your caravan is fitted with plumbed gas with the regulator and gas bottle placement at the front of the trailer.
Always ensure gas bottles are serviceable and within the 10-year service life. This information is stamped on
the bottle base.
Once you connect your gas bottle you can connect the kitchen gas hose to the bayonet connection provided.
Once the bayonet is secure, ensure all controls on the stove are in the “Off” position and then turn on the gas
bottle valve. Connect the water and gas as shown (A). Both have click and twist connectors. To switch on the
stove, simply turn the flame regulator counter-clockwise while pushing down (B); the clicking noise stops when
the flame is activated. Make sure gas bottle and gas line regulator are open. To replace the battery of the stove,
you simply lift the stove out of its frame. The battery box contains 1x Type D battery (C).
NOTE: It can take up to a minute or so for the gas to purge the line and flow through the burners.
PROTECTING FROM MOULD
Mould is very difficult to clean once a porous surface is affected. There are several ways you can prevent the
occurrence of mould on your caravan:
• Never leave your caravan packed away with a wet interior.
• If you must leave a campsite with wet canvas or a damp interior, be sure to open and dry out your caravan
thoroughly at the very first opportunity when you get home. Mould can develop in just a couple of days so
don’t take the risk.
• When packing up dry, it is important to check under the mattress that there is no build-up of condensation
overnight. Body heat on a mattress can create enough temperature difference between the interior and
exterior for moisture to form under it. If left unchecked this can cause mould when your caravan is stored.
You can also keep a moisture absorber product such as DampRid, Hippo, or other silica gel dessicants, in your
Parkes van while it is stored to help attract and absorb any potential moisture.
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