Fiat Capron A361, Manual

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Capron - 04-17 - CAP-0017-01
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Gas system
8
8.2 Gas bottles
The gas pressure regulator reduces the gas pressure in the gas bottle down
to the operating pressure of the gas devices.
The gas pressure regulator is permanently installed in the gas bottle compart-
ment. The gas bottle is connected to the gas pressure regulator via a high-
pressure gas hose.
The high-pressure gas hoses and their connections are different in the various
countries. The accessories shop offers the respective country-specific models
and adapters.
X
Handle full or emptied gas bottles outside the vehicle only with closed
regulator tap and attached protective cap.
X
Gas bottles are only to be transported within the designated gas bottle
compartment.
X
Place the gas bottles in vertical position in the gas bottle compartment.
X
Fasten the gas bottles so that they are unable to turn or tilt.
X
Connect the gas tube to the gas bottle without tension.
X
If the gas bottles are not connected to the gas tube, always place the
protective cap on top.
X
Close the regulator tap on the gas bottle before the gas pressure regu-
lator or gas tube are removed from the gas bottle.
X
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.
X
Use the gas pressure regulator defroster if the temperature falls below
5 °C.
X
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.
X
Use only 11 kg or 5 kg gas bottles. Camping gas bottles with built-in
check valve (blue bottle with max. 2.5 or 3 kg content) are can be used
in exceptional cases with a safety valve.
X
Use the shortest possible tube lengths (150 cm max.) for external gas
bottles.
X
Never block the floor ventilation openings below the gas bottles.
Z
The screw connections on the gas bottles generally have a left-hand
thread.
Z
For gas-operated units the gas pressure must be reduced to 30 mbar.
Z
Connect gas pressure regulator complete with safety valve directly to bottle
valve.
The gas pressure regulator reduces the gas pressure in the gas bottle
down to the operating pressure of the gas devices.
Z
For filling and connecting the gas bottles in Europe the accessories shops
have corresponding Euro filling sets and Euro bottle sets.
Z
Information available at the dealers or service centre.