3.5 Gas system
3.5.1 General information
X Before starting the journey, when leaving the vehicle or when gas equip-
ment is not in use, close all gas isolator taps and the main isolator tap on the
gas bottle.
X No appliance (e.g. heating or refrigerator) that is operated with an open
flame may be operational while fuel is being filled up, on ferries or in the
garage. Danger of explosion!
X If an appliance is operated with an open flame, do not start the appliance up
in closed areas (e.g. garages). Danger of poisoning and suffocation!
X Have the gas system serviced, repaired or altered by an authorised workshop
only.
X Have the gas system checked by an authorised specialist workshop before
starting up and according to the national regulations. This also applies for
not registered vehicles. For modifications to the gas system have the gas
system immediately checked by an authorised specialist workshop.
X The gas pressure regulator and the exhaust gas pipes also have to be
checked. The gas pressure regulator has to be replaced at least every
10 years. The vehicle owner is responsible for seeing that this is carried out.
X In case of a defect of the gas system (gas odour, high gas consumption) there
is danger of explosion! Close the regulator tap on the gas bottle immediately.
Open doors and windows and ventilate well.
X In case of a defect in the gas system: Do not smoke; do not ignite any open
flames, and do not operate electric switches (light switches etc.).
X Before using the cooker make sure that there is sufficient ventilation. Open
windows or the skylight.
X Do not use the gas cooker or gas oven for heating purposes.
X If there are several gas devices, each gas device must have its own gas iso-
lator tap. If individual gas devices are not in use, close the respective gas iso-
lator tap.
X Ignition safety valves must close within 1 minute after the gas flame has
extinguished. A clicking sound is audible. Check function from time to time.
X The installed gas appliances are designed for use solely with propane or
butane gas or a mixture of both. The gas pressure regulator as well as all
installed gas devices are set for a gas pressure of 30 mbar.
X Propane gas is capable of gasification up to -42 °C, whereas butane gas gas-
ifies at 0 °C. Below these temperatures no gas pressure is available. Butane
gas is unsuitable for use in winter.
X Regularly inspect the gas tube fitted to the gas bottle connection for tight-
ness. The gas tube must not have any tears and must not be porous. Have the
gas tube replaced by an authorised specialist workshop no later than
10 years after the manufacturing date. The operator of the gas system must
see to it that the parts are replaced.
X Due to its function and construction, the gas bottle compartment is a space
which is open to the exterior. Never cover or block the standard forced ven-
tilation. Otherwise leaking gas cannot be dispersed to the outside.
X Do not use the gas bottle compartment as storage space as it is not moisture-
proof.
X Secure the gas bottle compartment in order to prevent unauthorised per-
sons opening it. To do so lock the access.
