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Chapter 9: Gas
9.1 General safety rules when using LPG
fittings
If you suspect that gas is leaking, take the following
measures immediately:
• Close the stop valve on the gas cylinder.
• Ignition sources such as open flames or smoking are
strictly forbidden.
• Air the rooms.
• Clear the danger zone.
• Inform your immediate surroundings (groundsman)
and, if necessary, the fire brigade.
The gas fittings may only be taken into operation again
after they have been checked by an expert.
Built-in objects and changes
• Fixtures and changes to the gas system may only be car
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ried out by a recognised expert for liquid gas systems.
• Only devices with a constant connection pressure of
30 mbar may be operated.
• Following any changes to the gas fittings they must be
rechecked by a recognised expert, who must provide a
written confirmation.
Checking the gas fittings
• Before initial operation have the LPG fittings checked by
an expert.
• The gas fittings must be checked every 2 years by an LPG
expert. This must be confirmed on the certificate (in accor
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dance with Form G 607 from the German Association of
Gas and Water Experts (DVGW) and EN 1949).
• Regulator knobs, hoses and exhaust pipes must also be
checked.
• The safety regulators and hose lines must be replaced at
least every 10 years; high-pressure hoses after 5 years
(from the date they were manufactured. Should you dis
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You are not permitted to operate the heating system while
driving!
Exception:
As an optional feature, the vehicle can be equipped with a
gas pressure regulator for use while driving (e.g. ControlCS).
The operating pressure for gas is 30 mbar.
cover tears, porous spots or similar defects in the hose, it
must be replaced immediately.
• The operator is responsible for having checks carried out.
This also applies for vehicles that have not been approved
for driving on the road.
9. Gas
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