MDC XT10E 2021 - Gas and Appliance Safety; General Gas Safety; Gas Cylinder Safety Procedures

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Gas & Appliance Safety
Gas Certication
Your Caravan has been supplied gas tested and certied. Any additions or alterations to the gas system must be
performed by an authorised person and will require re-certication and testing. Also note any alterations may affect
your warranty on both the system and appliances.
General Safety
• Your Caravan may have a number of gas safety labels afxed throughout containing important 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.
CAUTION – the ammonia present in some soaps and detergents can react with brass ttings and cause such
ttings to crack after a short period of time. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using soap solutions
on brass ttings and all connections should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water as soon as possible after the
application of the
soap solution.
• Never use a match or ame when checking leaks.
• Never use cooking appliances for comfort heating.
• In the event of a re, immediately close 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 tted) and the gas bayonet. These exible hoses are easily accessible and shall be inspected
regularly by a competent person.
Gas Cylinder Safety
• LP Gas cylinders have a 10-year lifespan between inspection and re-certication. 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 closed at all times unless
changing or operating the cylinders.
• Close cylinder valves when appliances are not in use or while refuelling is in progress.
• Ensure cylinder valves are closed to prevent the unintended release of gas from a cylinder.
Discharge
Discharge
45˚
45˚
Cylinder
relief valve