Bailey Unicorn - Changing Gas Cylinder; Gas Safety Advice; Gas Leaks

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THEGASSYSTEM
hoses available for different types of gas/
bottle. They are also available for camping
gasandothermainlandEuropeLPGsuppliers.
Please contact your retailer who will have a
stockofthesehoses.
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SomeindustrialLPGappliances
operateathighpressureandrequirea
“highpressure’”regulator.Thisoften
hasanadjustinghandleonit.Never
usesucharegulatoronacaravan.
• Propane and butanegas regulators
arenotinterchangeable.
• Always ensure that the gas system is
inspected/maintainedevery12months.
• Intheeventofareensurealloccupants
evacuate the caravan via the nearest
escaperoute.
• If it is safe to do so turn off the yellow
isolationtaplocatedinthegasboxdirectly
belowtheregulator.
• Ifyoususpectagasleakthenimmediately
turn off the supply of gas at the yellow
isolation tap located below the regulator
inthegasbox.Thenturnoffthegasvalve
on the gas bottles. When this has been
completed the system must be inspected
byacompetentperson.
• Never use gas bottles located outside
the caravan gas box. Do not use any gas
extensionhoses.
• Gas barbecue, always use gas appliances
thataresuitableforuseat30mbar.
Your caravan is tted with a regulator as
standard equipment. This is located in the
caravangasboxmountedonthebulkheadof
thecaravanbetweenthegasbottles.Thegas
regulator has a working pressure of 30mbar
and is suitable for both propane and butane
liqueedpetroleum gas. Thereare dedicated
hoses available for different types of gas/
bottle. They are also available for camping
gasandothermainlandEuropeLPGSuppliers.
PleasecontactyourRetailerwho will havea
stockofthesehoses.
Changing Gas Cylinder
Ensurethatthecylinderisempty,then:
• Turnoffthetaplocatedbythegasregulator
• Turn off cylinder valve and all gas
appliances
• Remove the gas hose regulator from the
cylinder
• Releaseretainingstrap
• Removecylinderfromgaslockerandstand
onground
• Fitplasticprotectingcaptocylinder
Withthefullcylinder:
• Beforeplacingcylinderinthecradleensure
that the tray is clean and free from any
debris.Cleaningshouldbecarriedoutonly
withwarmsoapywater
• Placecylinderincradleingaslocker
• Removeplasticprotectorfromcylinder
• Connectthegashose
• Connectretainingstrap
• Turn on cylinder valve and then
systematically relight appliances as
required
Gas Safety Advice
LPGispoisonous.
There is a danger if all air and oxygen were
excluded. (Ventilation holes must be kept
clearatalltimesandmustnotbeobstructed.)
ThemanufacturershavegivenLPGasmellin
ordertoidentifyleaks.
Gas Leaks
If a smell of gas becomes apparent, the
supply should be turned off at the cylinder
immediately.
Extinguish naked lights including cigarettes
andpipes.Donotoperateelectricalswitches.
Open all doors and windows to disperse any
gasescape.
Butane/propane gas is heavier than air; any
escaping gas will therefore collect at a low
level. The strong unpleasant smell of gas
willenablethegeneralareaoftheleaktobe
detected.Checkthat thegas isnotescaping
fromanunlitappliance.Nevercheckforleaks
with a naked ame;leak investigation should
becarriedoutusingaleakdetectorspray.
Do not operate any electrical apparatus
whatsoever,especiallylightswitches.
Iftheleakisnotobvious,thecaravanshould
be evacuated and a competent service
engineerconsulted.
Avoid naked lights when connecting or
changing a cylinder. Ensure the gas valve is
turnedoff.
Regularly inspect the exible gas hoses for
deterioration and renew as necessary with
approved type (all hoses should be replaced
beforetheexpirydatemarkedonthehoseor
afteramaximumofveyears).
Remember the gas is heavier than air and