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Continental bottles usually have a male left
hand thread similar to but not identical with
U.K. 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.
A 6kg bottle is recommended for propane
gas use.
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
caravan 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.
Caravan owners are advised to allow some
fresh air circulation in the awning space
when such appliances are in use.
PRECAUTIONS
a) Never look for a leak with a match.
Always use a soap solution or its
equivalent when testing connections. Do
not operate any electrical apparatus
whatsoever, especially light switches. If
the leak is not obvious, the caravan
should be evacuated and qualified
personnel consulted.
b) Avoid naked lights when connecting or
changing a cylinder.
c) Check the flexible hose frequently.
d) The gas is heavier than air and therefore
sinks to the lowest point.
e) Keep bottle gas containers outside (and
protected against frost). If they must be
kept inside make sure they are well away
from heat.
WARNING: Do not use appliances with a
different working pressure to 30mbar.
WARNING: Maintain adequate spacing
of combustible materials from sources
of heat.
WARNING: Do not use independent
portable gas appliances inside the
vehicle.
Always read individual appliance
instructions
VENTILATION
All ventilation complies with BSEN 721 and
vents should not be obstructed in any
manner as this could lead to insufficient
fresh air. In this case the confined
atmosphere becomes depleted of oxygen
which leads to the formation of the highly
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