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GAS SAFETY ADVICE
Connection Thermal insulation heating SERVICES
Ensure that the gas regulator hose is correctly Your motorhome has been designed to
connected to the gas cylinder in gas bottle achieve a thermal insulation and heating level
compartment and that the hose connection for specific climatic conditions when tested
is tight. according to the procedure in EN1646-1.
See the motorhome technical book for
Gas cylinders must be fully located, seated at the classification of your motorhome.
the base of the bottles and restrained by the
straps provided in the dedicated compartment All Swift Group motorhomes achieve a
position. Straps are positioned to suit 6kg, 7kg Grade 3 classification.
and 13kg bottles.
The classifications are as follows:
! WARNING: If using cylinders other
Grade 1
than those recommended, the user must
ensure these are adequately supported, A motorhome with an average thermal
ventilation openings must not be obstructed transmittance (u) that does not exceed
and the cylinders must not cause damage 1.7w/(m2k).
to other fixtures and fittings located in the
compartment. Grade 2
Open ended gas hoses must always be pro- A motorhome with an average thermal
tected from dirt and insects. transmittance (u) that does not exceed
1.7w/(m2k) and which can achieve an average
Before turning on the gas supply at the regula- temperature difference of at least 20°C
tor, ensure that all gas operated equipment in between inside and outside temperatures
the motorhome is turned off. when the outside temperature is 0°C.
All gas equipment is supplied through a Gas Grade 3
Manifold System which has individual isolation
taps for each appliance (Fig A), as follows: A motorhome with an average thermal
transmittance (u) that does not exceed
ON 1.2w/(m2k) and which can achieve an average
temperature difference of at least 35°C
between inside and outside temperatures
when the outside temperature is -15°C.
Fig. A OFF
RED - W ater Heater /
Combination boiler
BLUE - Fridge
GREEN - Oven
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.
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