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GAS
SERVICES It is important to check you have the correct fit both steel and BP Gas Light cylinders. Two
hose and adaptor to suit your gas cylinders. straps are provided for retaining the bodies of
the cylinders at mid to high level.
Push on hoses are no longer permitted under
the latest regulations. Types of gas
The new high-pressure hoses have threaded Propane
connections and must be securely attached to
the regulator and to the gas cylinder. Propane is supplied in red, or partly red
cylinders which have a female left hand
The hose connection to the pressure regulator threaded connector.
relies upon a sealing washer(s) to maintain a
gas tight joint, and it is essential to check that Scandinavian countries use the same
the washer is present, sound and correctly connector.
positioned prior to making the connection.
The gas cylinder connection relies on a metal Germany and Austria supply propane with a
seating or bull nose connection to obtain a male connection.
gas tight joint, therefore it is essential that the
mating surfaces are clean and undamaged. Propane will work at temperatures as low as
In no case should a damaged valve or -40°C and is therefore suitable for all winter
connection be used. motorhoming.
Ensure that there is a constant rise in the Note: Swift recommend that 6kg CalorLite
flexible gas hose between the gas cylinder propane cylinders are used. However the
outlet and the regulator elbow. cylinder compartments can also house
various cylinders dependant on model.
! WARNING: Inspect flexible gas hose(s) Escape 1 x 6kg +1 x 13kg
Rio 2 x 6kg
regularly for deterioration and renew as
necessary with the approved type, in any Bessacarr/Bolero/ Kon Tiki 2 x 13kg
case no later than 5 years after the date of Bessacarr 424 - 2 x 6kg
manufacture marked on the hose.
When replacing the en-route hose ensure
the new hose incorporates a safety shut off Butane
valve (Hose rupture protection). Butane is supplied in the U.K. in green or
! WARNING: Ensure that the high blue cylinders.
All these have a male left hand thread
pressure hose is not excessively twisted or
under stress when connected to the LPG EXCEPT for Camping Gaz which has a special
cylinders and regulator. female right hand thread and Calor 7kg and
! WARNING: Always ensure the gas 15kg and aluminium bottles which have a
special clip-on connection.
supply is isolated at the LPG cylinder (and
not at the regulator) whilst the vehicle is in Continental cylinders usually have a male left
storage for any period. It is important to hand thread similar to but not identical with
ensure that the high pressure gas hose has U.K. butane.
a continuous rise from the bottle cylinder to Butane is only suitable for use at temperatures
the regulation to allow any condensate to fall down to 2°C but will not work below that.
back into the gas bottle cylinder.
Note: A hose suitable for use with propane
Cylinder compartment has been supplied with your motorhome.
All cylinder compartments have four plastic For en-route systems only.
mouldings per cylinder position fitted to the
floor of the compartment that are designed to
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