Swift Group Bessacarr 2006, Руководство пользователя

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Connecting Services
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Roof-mounted flue installations
All flue installations should be inspected
once a year throughout their length for
corrosion. Flues should be replaced if any
sign of perforation is found. Ensure that the
replacement is of an approved type.
CHANGING GAS CYLINDERS
The following procedure should be adopted:
a) Extinguish any fire, flame or source of
ignition (including cigarettes, pipes and
pilot lights) before changing gas
cylinders.
b) Wherever possible change gas cylinders
in the open air.
c) Ensure that the gas cylinder valve(s) is/are
closed before disconnecting any empty
cylinder or before removing the plastics
cap or plug on the outlet connection of
the replacement cylinder. (Note. left hand
thread.)
d) Make firm gas-tight joints. Any leaking
vapour will smell. If a leak is suspected
after changing gas cylinders and opening
valve, test by brushing with soapy water
around the joints. Bubbles will form if
vapour is leaking.
Never use a naked
flame.
e) Ensure that the replacement gas cylinder
is the correct one for the installation.
f) Gas cylinder valves are of various designs
depending on the type of cylinder and the
use for which it is intended and it is
essential that the correct pressure
regulator with the correct pressure setting
and capacity for the installation is used in
accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
g) In the case of a connection on the
pressure regulator which relies upon a
sealing washer(s) to maintain a gas-tight
joint, it is essential to check that the
washer is present, is sound and is
correctly positioned prior to making the
connection. Where the connection relies
on a metal to metal seating or bull nose
connection to obtain a gas-tight joint it is
essential that the mating surfaces are
clean and undamaged. In no case should
a damaged valve or connection be used.
h) The connections are designed to be
tightened with a spanner. It is essential
that a spanner of the correct size is used
and that the union is firmly tightened,
hand tightness is not sufficient. When
self-sealing valves are incorporated in a
gas cylinder, connections should be
made in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and tools
should not be used.
LEAKS
Action to be taken in the event of a
suspected leak:
a) If a gas leak is suspected, close the gas
cylinder valve or other valve at the inlet to
the motorhome. Do not operate electrical
switches. Open all doors and windows to
disperse any gas escape.
b) The strong unpleasant smell of LPG will
enable the general area of the leak to be
detected. Check that gas is not escaping
from an unlit appliance. In the case of a
leak, close cylinder valve(s) and call a
competent installer to rectify the fault.
c) If a leaking gas cylinder cannot be
stopped, remove the cylinder to a safe
place in the open air in an upright
position away from drains and any source
of ignition.
FIRE
Precautions and actions to be taken:
a) A fire extinguisher of adequate size and
preferably of the dry powder type should
be available.
b) The initial use of dry powder
extinguishers is recommended only if it
likely that the leakage can be stopped by
closing the cylinder valve or that the
cylinder can be speedily removed.