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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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