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GAS SAFETY ADVICE
SERVICES Gas safety advice Precautions
! WARNING: If you smell gas or suspect a. Never look for a leak with a match.
Always use a soap solution or its equivalent
a leak or in the event of a fire and if it is when testing connections. Do not operate
safe to do so, isolate the gas appliances any electrical apparatus whatsoever,
and turn off the gas bottles at the regulator. especially light switches. If the leak is
Evacuate the motorhome and ventilate. not obvious, the motorhome should
Seek professional advice as to the cause of be evacuated and qualified personnel
the leak. consulted.
Facts about LPG b. Avoid naked lights when connecting or
changing a cylinder.
• LPG is not poisonous.
c. Check the flexible hose frequently.
• Bi-products are harmless.
d. T he gas is heavier than air and therefore
• T here is danger if all air and oxygen sinks to the lowest point.
were excluded.
e. Keep bottle gas containers outside (and
• (Ventilation holes must be kept clear at protected against frost). If they must be
all times). kept inside make sure they are well away
from heat.
• LPG has been given a smell by the
manufacturers in order to identify leaks. ! WARNING: Do not use appliances with
Awning Spaces LPG Appliance Exhaust a different working pressure to 30mbar.
There is no danger of pollution of an enclosed ! WARNING: Maintain adequate
awning space by the LPG exhaust from a
refrigerator venting into it, as awning spaces spacing of combustible materials from
are generally well ventilated. sources of heat.
Space heaters may produce sufficient exhaust ! WARNING: Do not use independent
to pollute the awning space, if it is totally
enclosed, from a general comfort, smell and portable gas appliances inside the vehicle.
hygiene point of view. In the extreme case Cookers shall not be used as heaters.
there could be a build up of carbon dioxide to
a dangerous level. ! WARNING: A BBQ point inlet valve, if
Motorhome owners are advised to allow some fitted, must only be used for the connection
fresh air circulation in the awning space when of portable LPG appliances.
such appliances are in use.
Always read individual appliance
General Safety Notes instructions
In the event of leaks in the gas system or if ! WARNING: If in doubt, ask!
there is a smell of gas:
• Extinguish all naked flames.
• Do not smoke.
• Switch off the appliance and gas cylinder.
• Open the windows.
• Do not operate any electrical switches.
• H ave the entire system checked by
an expert.
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