Fiat Capron A361, Manual

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Capron - 04-17 - CAP-0017-01
EN
Safety
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3.5.2 Gas bottles
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Ignition safety valves must close within 1 minute after the gas flame has
extinguished. A clicking sound is audible. Check function from time to
time.
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The built-in gas devices are exclusively meant for use with propane or
butane gas or a mixture of both. The gas pressure regulator as well as
all built-in gas devices are designed for a gas pressure of 30 mbar.
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Propane gas is capable of gasification up to -42 °C, whereas butane gas
gasifies at 0 °C. Below these temperatures no gas pressure is available.
Butane gas is unsuitable for use in winter.
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Due to its function and construction, the gas bottle compartment is a
space which is open to the exterior. Never cover or block up the standard
forced ventilations. Otherwise gas that is emitted can not be diverted to
the outside.
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The gas bottle compartment must not be used as storage space.
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Secure the gas bottle compartment against unauthorised access. To do
this, lock the compartment.
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The regulator tap on the gas bottle must be accessible.
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Only connect gas-operated devices (e.g. gas grill) which have been
designed for a gas pressure of 30 mbar.
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The exhaust gas pipe must be fitted tightly to the heating system and to
the vent and must be sealed. The exhaust gas pipe must not show any
evidence of damage.
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Exhaust fumes must be able to escape into the atmosphere unhindered
and fresh air must be able to enter unhindered. For this reason, keep the
exhaust pipe and intake openings clean and unobstructed (e.g. free from
snow and ice). For this reason, no snow walls or aprons may lie against
the vehicle.
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Handle full or emptied gas bottles outside the vehicle only with closed
regulator tap and attached protective cap.
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Gas bottles are only to be transported within the designated gas bottle
compartment.
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Place the gas bottles in vertical position in the gas bottle compartment.
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Fasten the gas bottles so that they are unable to turn or tilt.
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Connect the gas tube to the gas bottle without tension.
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If the gas bottles are not connected to the gas tube, always place the
protective cap on top.
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Close the regulator tap on the gas bottle before the gas pressure regu-
lator or gas tube are removed from the gas bottle.
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Depending on the connection, unscrew the gas tube from the gas bottle
and screw it on the gas bottle again by hand or using an suitable special
spanner. The screw connection on the gas bottle generally has a left-
hand thread.
Do not tighten too firmly.
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Only use special gas pressure regulators with a safety valve designed
for vehicle use. Other gas pressure regulators are not permitted and
cannot meet the demanding requirements.