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Gas system
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Check the gas hose at the gas bottle connection for tightness at regular
intervals. The gas hose must not have any cracks or be porous. Where
necessary, have gas hoses replaced by an authorised specialist work
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shop.
→ Due to its function and design, the gas compartment is a room that opens
to the outside. In order to be able to direct escaping gas to the outside,
never cover or block the forced ventilation installed.
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Do not use the gas compartment as storage compartment.
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Lock the gas compartment against unauthorised access.
→ The main shut-off valve on the gas bottle must be accessible.
→ Connect only gas operated devices (e.g., gas grill) that have been dimen
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sioned for a gas pressure of 30 mbar.
→ The exhaust gas pipe must be connected tight and fixed to the heater and
chimney. The exhaust gas pipe must not show any damage.
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Exhaust gases must be able to escape to outdoors without being ob-
structed, and fresh air must be able to enter without being obstructed.
For this reason, no heaps of snow or skirts may rest against the vehicle.
Keep the intake openings clear and clean.
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Close the gas compartment door and check the seals at regular intervals.
→ Propane gas can be gasified down to -42 °C, butane gas on the other hand,
only up to 0 °C. Gas pressure is no longer present below these tempera
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tures. Butane gas is not suitable for use in winter.
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Only a 5 kg bottle can be transported in any vehicle with the low bed.
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Interesting facts about gas
The properties of gas
Gas is a petroleum product that is officially called "condensed petroleum
gas". It mainly comprises the gases propane and butane. Propane has the
benefit that it can still be used at -42°C whereas butane only has a poor func
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tion below 0°C. Propane is almost always used for this purpose. The bottles
are filled with gas as a liquid as well as a gaseous. When the bottle is filled,
the gas changes to a fluid due to the pressure. When the valve of the bottle is
opened, the liquid converts back to gas.
In this respect, gas is dangerous as leaking gas can ignite and is therefore
explosive. As propane is one and a half and butane is twice the weight of air,
the leaking gas falls the lowest possible point.
Gas is completely free of toxic substances. When breathing in, gas may lead
to a narcotic effect as well as cause difficulty in breathing and nausea. When
breathing in normal air or oxygen, the symptoms disappear quickly. As the
gas is toxic-free and heavier than air, an aromatic substance is added to it
that gives it a significant and penetrating odour.
Summary of Contents for Malibu 540 2014
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Page 6: ...110 0001 04EN Delivery protocol ...
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Page 44: ...110 0001 04EN 30 4 While driving ...
Page 46: ...110 0001 04EN 32 5 Positioning the Malibu box type van ...
Page 68: ...110 0001 04EN 54 6 Living ...
Page 106: ...110 0001 04EN 92 10 Sanitary facility ...
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Page 128: ...110 0001 04EN 114 13 Wheels and tyres ...
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