Xplore 304, Manual

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6-3
GETTING STARTED
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
The gas system within your vehicle has been
installed by an STGW approved installer and
tested in line with BS EN 1949:2011+A1:2013.
In the event of a suspected gas leak the gas
must be turned off using the isolation valve on
the gas bottle. A competent gas fitter should
then check the system before it is used/
reused.
Regularly check flexible gas hose, joints and
connections for tightness. Finally, make sure
that each gas appliance is working efficiently
to the recommendations of the appliance
manufacturers.
See Index - Ventilation
FACTS ABOUT LPG
• LPG is not poisonous.
• Bi-products of incomplete combustion
are harmful to health.
• LPG is dangerous if all air and oxygen is
excluded.
• LPG has been given a smell by the
manufacturers in order to identify leaks.
• The gas is heavier than air and therefore
sinks to the lowest point.
AWNING SPACES, LPG AND
APPLIANCE EXHAUST
Using a refrigerator on gas which vents into
an enclosed awning space must only be done
if there is sufficient ventilation to prevent the
build up of CO2.
Space & Water heaters may produce
sufficient amounts of CO2 to pollute the
awning space. If an awning enclosure is
attached these appliances must not be used
on gas.
Please note: Ventilation holes must be clear
at all times.
LPG GAS SYSTEM
Erwin Hymer Group UK do not recommend
the use of any external cylinders. All cylinders
in use should be within the gas locker
provided.
Please ensure that you have read the
operating instructions for each gas appliance
contained in your Owners Information Pack.
Please ensure that any gas hose left
unconnected is protected from dirt or other
foreign bodies entering the hose.
WARNINGS
• Fresh air circulation should be
allowed below the caravan when
appliances are in use and when flues
terminate below the floor to allow free
evacuation of the products of
combustion. At least three sides of
the underfloor space should always
be kept open and unobstructed
especially by snow. Do not make any
additional openings in the floor.
• No appliance shall be used outside
when connected to an internal outlet.
• Maintain adequate spacing of
combustible materials from sources
of heat or naked flame.
• Do not use additional independent
gas appliances inside the caravan.