Bailey Unicorn - Lpg; Flue; Maintenance

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HEATINGSYSTEMS
NB:Iftheelectricsupplyhasunstablevoltage,
theamperagewillalsouctuate.
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Alderecommendsttingthe3010-
246loadmonitor,allowingyoutoset
alimitonthecurrentdrawnbythe
vehicleandtheelectricheatingto
automaticallyaccommodateit.
LPG
LPG (liqueed petroleum gas) has two main
variants, propane and butane gas. The gas
heatinginyourAlde3020Compactboilercan
usepropaneorbutanegasasfuel.ManyLPG
fuelscontainamixtureofpropane,butaneand
otheradditives.
BS5482Part1states,“Forbutanecylinders,
satisfactory service might not be obtained
at temperatures of less than 10°C; the most
suitable temperature range is from 13°C to
30°C. For temperatures less than 13°C, the
useofpropaneshouldbeconsidered.”
For this reason, Alde recommends using
propanegasforallyearroundgasheating.
LPG cylinders contain both gas and liquid
forms. When the cylinder is lled, high
pressure transforms the gas into liquid. The
liquid reverts to gas when the valve on the
cylinderisopened.
LPG is a ammable gas.It canbe a re and
explosionhazardifstoredorusedincorrectly.
Store cylinders vertically and securely, to
preventthemfromtoppling.
Donotmount yourLPGcylinderhorizontally
or use liquidphase gas cylinders.Liquid–gas
explosionmayresult. Readthe productlabel
orcontactproductmanufacturerfordetails.
LPG is heavier than air. Should a gas leak
occur,oorventsinacaravanormotorhome
should allow the gas to escape from the
vehicle. For this reason, always ensure oor
ventsareunobstructed.
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Theboilercompartmentcontainsthe
gasconnection,oorventsandthe
uehoses.Donotplacestowagein
theboilercompartment.
Intheeventofagasleak,orifyousmellgas:
•Extinguishallnakedames.
•Openalldoorsandwindows.
•Closeallgasvalves,includingthevalveon
thecylinder.
•Donotsmoke.
•Donotoperateanyelectricalappliancesor
switches.
•Arrange for immediate inspection of the
gas system by a competent person in
accordancewithcurrentlocalregulations.
LPGfromthecylinderisreducedinpressure
by a regulator, and is supplied to the boiler
at low pressure (30mbar). Never use an
unregulatedhighpressuresupply.
Where oil and dirt in the gas supply are a
concern,gasltersshouldbettedtoprevent
blockageoftheboilergasvalve.
NB: Gas heating must not be used while
driving your vehicle unless a safety shut-off
device is tted to the gas system. Current
localregulationsmustbeadheredto.
Flue
The burning of LPG produces CO² (carbon
dioxide),anon-toxic,asphyxiantgas.
Exhaustuegascancausepossibleburnsand
poisoning.Avoidinhalingexhaustuegas.
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Donotpositionawnings,tentsor
otherenclosuresaroundtheue
terminal.
Air supply is essential for clean
combustion. The air intake is
located in the ue terminal. For best
performance,theueterminalshould
be well vented. If leaving the gas
heating unused for a period, ensure
theueterminaliscoveredtoprevent
pestanimalsnestingintheue.
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Donotobstructtheue.Becareful
nottooodtheuewhenwashingthe
vehicle.
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Thegasheatingmustnotbeused
whenrefuellingthevehicleatthe
servicestationorrelatedfacility.
Maintenance
There is no manufacturer’s service
requirement for the Alde 3020 Compact HE
boiler itself. Current local regulations must
be adhered to. The installation of the boiler
shouldbeinspectedannuallyforgassafety.
LPG hoses should be regularly checked for
signs of damage and should be replaced, at
maximum,after3yearsofuse.
Bleedair from the systemwhen newlylled,
whenthevehiclehasbeenstandingunusedfor
aperiod,andbeforedepartingonholiday.
The uid level in the expansion tank should