MDC XT12HR 2021 - Gas & Appliance Safety; Gas Certification; General Safety; Gas Cylinder Safety

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Gas & Appliance Safety
Gas Cerficaon
Your Caravan has been supplied gas tested and certified. Any additions or alterations to the gas
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 Safety
• Your Caravan may have several gas safety labels affixed 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 fings and
cause such fings to crack aer a short period of me. Therefore, cauon should be exercised when
using soap soluons on brass fings and all connecons should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water
as soon as possible aer the applicaon of the soap soluon.
•
Never use a match or flame when checking leaks.
• Never use cooking appliances for comfort heating.
• In the event of a fire, 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 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 10-year lifespan between inspection and re-certification. Always use gas
cy
linders 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.
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