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Push on hoses are no longer permitted under
the latest regulations.
The new high-pressure hoses have threaded
connections and must be securely attached to
the regulator and to the gas bottle.
Ensure that there is a constant rise in the
flexible gas hose between the gas bottle outlet
and the regulator elbow.
WARNING: Inspect flexible gas hose(s)
regularly for deterioration and renew as
necessary with the approved type, in any
case no later than 5 years after the date of
manufacture marked on the hose.
When replacing the hose ensure the new
hose incorporates a safety shut off valve
WARNING: Ensure hoses do not become
entangled in door mechanism.
TYPES OF GAS
Butane
Butane is supplied in the UK in green, blue or
aluminium bottles.
All these have a male left hand thread
EXCEPT for Camping Gaz which has a special
female right hand thread and Calor 7kg and
15kg and aluminium bottles which have a
special clip-on connection.
Continental bottles usually have a male left hand
thread similar to but not identical with UK butane.
Butane is suitable for use at temperatures down
to 2°C but will not work below that.
Propane
Propane is supplied in red, or partly red bottles
which have a female left hand threaded connector.
Scandinavian countries use the same connector.
Germany and Austria supply propane with a
male connection.
Propane will work at temperatures as low
as -40°C and is therefore suitable for all
winter caravanning.
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
Warning: if you smell gas or suspect a leak
and if it is safe to do so, isolate the gas
appliances and turn off the gas bottles at
the regulator. Evacuate the vehicle and
ventilate. Seek professional advice as to
the cause of the leak.
Facts about LPG
LPG is not poisonous. Bi-products are
harmless.
There is danger if all air and oxygen were
excluded. (Ventilation holes must be kept clear
at all times).
LPG has been given a smell by the
manufacturers in order to identify leaks.
Awning Spaces LPG Appliance Exhaust
There is no danger of pollution of an enclosed
awning space by the LPG exhaust from a
refrigerator venting into it, as awning spaces
are generally well ventilated.
Space heaters may produce sufficient exhaust
to pollute the awning space, if it is totally
enclosed, from a general comfort, smell and
hygiene point of view. In the extreme case
there could be a build up of carbon dioxide to a
dangerous level.
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