Karmann Ontario, Operating Instructions Manual

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D GAS INSTALLATION D
Gas cylinder box
You will find the position of the
relevant gas cylinder box on the
equipment pages from 1-1. The gas
cylinder box accommodates two 11
kg gas cylinders. Both gas cylinders
must always be secured by a
fastening strap to prevent twisting.
The pressure controller must be
connected to the cylinder (left-hand
thread) in such a way that there is no
tension or buckling in the connection
hose. Where energy is to be supplied
in the form of gas, open the cylinder.
If the gas in one cylinder has been
used up, connect the other cylinder
manually.
Duomatic L Plus (optional)
The Duomatic L Plus automatically
switches to a reserve cylinder as soon
as the operating cylinder is empty.
The Duomatic consists of a central
controller and a switchover controller
on the gas cylinders and a control
element in the body. This is located
next to the monitoring panel. The
knob on the switch-over controller
determines which cylinder is
operative and which is in reserve.
The installation is started up by
means of the rocker switch on the
control element. The installation is
ready for operation when the switch
is in the "down" position. On the
control element two lamps indicate
whether the corresponding gas
cylinders contain any gas. The lamp
goes out when the gas cylinder is
empty. When the switch is in the "up"
position, the installation goes into
winter mode: the gas pressure
controllers are heated in addition.
When the switch is in the central
position the installation is switched
off, but it is still under pressure. The
gas supply is isolated mechanically
only by means of the shut-off valves
of the cylinders.
Note
The gas cylinders are not supplied
with the vehicle!
The commercially available red gas
cylinders can only be filled by your
local gas dealer. The commercially
available grey gas cylinders can be
filled or exchanged throughout
Europe. Sometimes a gas test
certificate, attached to the vehicle, is
demanded. You can present this to
your gas supplier.
Caution
In the case of accidents or
malfunctions you must also
consult the operating instructions
from the various equipment
manufacturers.
You will find further safety
instructions on the following page.
Gas Supply
5-1