Benefits, tips and answers
Everything you need to know about gas supply
The control panel from an older system can only continue to be used in certain cases. The cable routing, on the other hand, is problem-free and only has to be replaced in certain cases. For more information and a connecting diagram for older cable routings and control panels use original installation instructions for the new DuoC remote indicator.
With motor homes as of construction year 01/2007, in accordance 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 integrated hose rupture protection (HRP), The Truma Secumotion (with integrated gas flow monitor) and MonoControl CS and DuoControl CS (with integrated crash sensor) gas pressure regulation systems comply with all of the relevant standards, regulations and directivesand 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 restrictions 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.
No. Older vehicles of course benefit from permission to operate in non-compliance and it is not absolutely essential to have your regulator replaced on account of the coming into force of the new heating appliance directive, unless it is already more than 10 years old. In France, for example, gas cylinders have to remain closed whilst on the move. Heating is only permitted in France whilst on the move if your vehicle is fitted with the new regulator system.
Attention
According to worksheet G 607 ("Gas tests"), pressure regulators must be replaced every 10 years in Germany and also in other European countries (EN 12864 recommendation). In connection with this and also in order to increase personal safety, Truma recommends the installation of a new regulator system with a safety shut-off device in older vehicles.
We have compiled a list of which high-pressure hose is needed for which country in an overview. You will also find this table in the operating instructions of the gas pressure regulation systems and on the packaging of the high-pressure hoses.
Yes, connected gas cylinders are regarded as operating materials which are not considered hazardous (ADR approval in accordance with sections 1.1.3.1 and 1.1.3.2. e). Gas cylinders that are not connected to the gas installation must be closed at all times and protective caps must be fitted.
