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The pressure regulating devices and hoses must be
replaced with new ones within 10 years of their date of
manufacture (every 8 years if used commercially). This is the
responsibility of the operator.
* With an average vehicle weight, this corresponds to a colli-
sion speed of approx. 15 – 20 km/h with a fixed obstruction.
Notes on heating while driving:
With motor homes as of construction year 01/2007, in accord-
ance with the heating equipment directive 2001/56/EC with
annexes 2004/78/EC and 2006/119/EC for the operation of a
liquid gas heater while driving, a safety shut-off device must
be provided that prevents gas from inadvertently escaping if a
line breaks in the event of an accident.
In combination with high-pressure gas hoses with integrat-
ed hose rupture protection (HRP), the Truma DuoControl CS
gas pressure regulation system with integrated crash sensor
complies with all of the relevant standards, regulations and
directives and therefore allows the gas system to be used
throughout Europe, also while driving.
We also recommend the use of a safety device for heating
while driving in caravans.
For vehicles manufactured before 01/2007 there are no re-
strictions for operating the gas system while driving **.
** Exception for France:
In France the operation of a gas system while driving is only
permitted in type-tested vehicles with initial registration as of
01.01.2007. In older vehicles the operation of the gas system
while driving is also non-permissible in combination with a
safety shut-off device.
Gas cylinders that are not connected to the gas installation
must be closed at all times and provided with protective caps.
Connected gas cylinders are considered to be operating mate-
rials and not hazardous materials (ADR exemption in accord-
ance with sections 1.1.3.1 and 1.1.3.2 e).
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