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Propane & Water Systems
Propane & Appliance Safety
Propane Certification
Your travel trailer has been supplied propane tested and certified. Any additions or alterations to the propane system must be
performed by an authorized person and will require re-certification and testing. Also note any alterations may affect your
warranty on both the system and appliances.
General Propane Safety
Your travel trailer may have several LP gas (propane) safety labels affixed throughout containing essential information. All
instructions are to be followed and the labels shall not be removed for any reason.
Make sure to close appliance valves before opening the cylinder valves.
Where readily accessible, check connections at the appliances, regulator, hoses, and cylinders periodically for leaks with soapy
water (or an equivalent) – this should be done every time a cylinder is changed or at least annually.
The ammonia present in some soaps and detergents can react with brass fittings and cause such fittings to
crack after a short time. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using soap solutions on brass fittings,
and all connections should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water as soon as possible after applying the soap
solution.
• Never use a match or flame when checking leaks.
• Never use cooking appliances for comfort heating.
• In the event of a fire, immediately close the cylinder valve if safe to do so.
• Appliances must not be altered without the authorisation of the manufacturer.
• In the event of an accidental gas leak, close cylinder valve and ventilate the area using a safe method until the air is clear.
• Flexible hoses are used between the LP Gas Cylinder and regulator as well as between your slide-out kitchen cooker (if
fitted) and the gas bayonet. These flexible hoses are easily accessible and shall be inspected regularly by a competent
person.
Gas Cylinder Safety
LP Gas cylinders have a 12-year lifespan between inspection and re-certification. Always use gas cylinders that are within their
compliance date.
For drawbar mounted cylinders (if applicable), orient the cylinder relief valves of both cylinders discharge away from both the
trailer and towing vehicle as shown.
For gas cylinders stored in a dedicated LP Gas Locker ensure the locker is kept always closed unless changing or operating the
cylinders.
Close cylinder valves when appliances are not in use or while refueling is in progress.
Ensure cylinder valves are closed to prevent the unintended release of gas from a cylinder.
Propane Appliance Safety
Propane appliances are certified and have a flame safeguard feature to stop LP gas flow in the event of the flame going out. Never
interfere with this function or replace appliances with a non-certified type.
Slide-out kitchens with cookers should only be operated with an annex fully erected. Failing to do so may affect the safety and
operation of the gas appliance.
Slide-out kitchens with cookers must only be used with a flexible connecting hose that is disconnected from the propane bayonet
fitting when in its stored position. Under no circumstances permanently connect this appliance.
Only approved and suitable propane appliances with flame safeguard systems shall be connected to the gas bayonet (if fitted).
Ventilation and Flues
• Check all permanent ventilators, flues (if applicable) and vents to ensure they are clear, open, and unrestricted.
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