9. Gas
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Before rst use
• Ventilation openings should remain unob-structed.
• If necessary, remove snow from the ue and/or mount the ue
extension.
• Remove any dirt and snow/debris mixture from the suction
openings under the vehicle oor; otherwise, the levels of carbon
monoxide could increase to dangerous levels.
• The safety ventilation openings may not be closed.
• We recommend that you keep a re extinguisher that uses
drying powder, with a capacity of at least 1 kg, by the entry
door, as well as a re blanket by the cooker. Ensure that everyo-
ne is familiar with the re prevention measures on site (see also
2.1 General information).
Read the operating instructions from the manufacturer
carefully.
Never use portable cooking or heat-ing equipment, ex-
cept for electrical heating equipment (note the power
consumption), but not radiant heat-ers, because the-
se may cause a re or risk of suocation.
9.2 Gas supply
The caravan is equipped with propane gas facilities. These facili-
ties operate the following devices:
- cooker
- refrigerator
- heating element
- warm water boiler, if necessary
- special equipment, if necessary
- baking oven, if necessary
Bottle container
The gas-bottle container holds two 11 kg bottles of propane gas
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. The gas bottles are connected to the supply line by a safety
regulator hose
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. Each bottle is fastened to the gas-bottle xture
by means of two belts
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.
Rules for the gas-bottle container:
• Before every trip, check that gas bottles are securely fastened.
Place them in an upright position and shut the valves.
• Re-lash all loose belts.
• Using a leak indicator, inspect the regulator connection for leaks
every time you change a bottle.
• The gas-bottle container is not suitable for transporting acces-
sories (e.g. outer tent).
• The main shuto valves on the gas bottles must always be easi-
ly accessible.
Gas bottles may only be carried in the gas-bottle
container.
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