Lunar Cassini EB 2018, Handbook

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GAS
The gas locker is accessed by opening the
vehicle exterior door.
The gas bottle compartment in your motorhome
is designed to accommodate 2 x 6 kg gas
bottles.
Gas Bottles
Bottled Liquidified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is
the most convenient portable source of fuel
for your Motorhome.
Make sure that heating, cooking appliances
and gas cylinders are switched off before you
move the Motorhome.
Regularly check flexible gas hoses, joints
and connections for tightness. Finally make
sure that each gas appliance is working
efficiently to the recommendations of the
appliance manufacturers.
In all cases the cylinder contents are in liquid
form under pressure from the gas above it
and the pressure is only dependent on the
type of L.P.G. and its temperature.
When gas is supplied the pressure in the
cylinder is slightly reduced and liquid 'boils'
off to restore the balance. This action cools
the liquid and the cylinder and condensation
or even frost may sometimes be observed on
the outside of the cylinder. The cylinder,
when in use, is always cooler than the
surrounding air so allow plenty of circulation
in cool weather and do not cover the cylinder
with a "cozy" in the winter.
Butane works satisfactory at temperatures
down to 2
°
C. Propane should be used for
temperatures below this, therefore for all
year round caravanners, Propane is of
greater use.
Hoses connected from regulator to the
motorhome supply should be made from
Neoprene and comply with EN1949. Hoses
have a limited life and should be inspected
regularly.
The gas cylinders have location guides in the
gas bottle compartment and should be
restrained by means of the straps provided.
If cylinders are used outside this
compartment you must ensure:
1) they are adequately supported
2) ventilation is not blocked and
3) damage will not be caused to fixtures and fittings.
Never use a gas cylinder on its side - always
stand them upright and keep them in the gas
locker provided.
If you should suspect a gas leak, turn off the
gas at the bottle and ventilate the
motorhome by opening the door and
windows. Do not operate anything electrical
and remove everyone from the motorhome
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 fully turned off. Turn off all gas operated
appliances.
Remove the gas hose from the gas cylinder.
Before refitting a gas cylinder, ensure that all
gas operated appliances are turned off,
particularly after winterisations. Ensure all
connections are secure.
SERVICES