Lunar Caravans, User Manual

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SERVICES
If you should suspect a gas leak turn off the
gas at the bottle and ventilate the caravan by
opening the door and windows. Do not
operate anything electrical and remove
everyone from the caravan until the gas has
dispersed. It is part of your annual service to
inspect all gas pipes and appliances.
Changing a Gas Cylinder
Before commencing to change a gas cylinder
ensure that the valve on the cylinder is
turned fully off. Turn off all gas operated
appliances.
Remove the gas hose from gas cylinder.
Before refitting a gas cylinder, ensure that all
gas operated appliances are turned off –
particularly after winterisation. Ensure all
connections are secure.
The regulator
Your caravan is fitted with a regulator
(capacity 1.5kg/hr) as standard equipment
(Fig. B). This is located in front gas bottle
locker. The gas regulator has a working
pressure of 30mbar and is suitable for both
propane and butane liquefied petroleum gas.
Note: Regulator valves should always be in
the ‘OFF’ position when towing.
The 30mbar bulkhead mounted regulator
fitted to the caravan requires a 'pigtail'
connector for use with UK LPG cylinders,
see your dealer for details.
To effect a safe connection with a European
cylinder, you will need to obtain a 'pigtail'
connector appropriate to the cylinders
available in the country you are visiting.
DO NOT use the conventional cylinder-
mounted 28mbar/37mbar regulators as the
gas pressure is not compatible with the
appliances installed in your new caravan/
motorhome.
Hoses
Inspect flexible hose(s) regularly for
deterioration and renew, as necessary, with
approved type. In any case not later than the
expiration date marked on the hose. LPG
hoses should be routinely replaced at
intervals not exceeding 5 years or as
recommended in manufacturers' instructions.
Any hoses that show signs of splitting, wear
or damage should be replaced irrespective of
age.
If the gas supply hose is to be left
disconnected for an extended period ensure
the open end is protected against the entry
of dirt or insects.
TYPES OF GAS
Butane
Butane is supplied in the U.K. in blue bottles.
Butane is suitable for use at temperatures
down to 2
°
C, but will not work below that
temperature.
Propane
Propane is supplied in red bottles which
have a left-hand threaded connector.
Propane will work at temperatures as low as
-40
°
C and is therefore suitable for winter
caravanning.
Make sure that heating and cooking
appliances are turned off, and also the
regulator at the gas cylinders before
travelling.
Never allow modification of LPG systems
and appliances except by qualified
persons.