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12.1 Operation on LPG
LPG is a petroleum product officially called liquefied petroleum gas. It consists mainly of propane and
butane. The advantage of propane is that it remains in gaseous form in temperatures as low as -40 °C.
Therefore, propane is used in colder climates. Avoid using composite bottles when winter camping.
The LPG bottle contains LPG in liquid and gaseous form. When the bottle is filled, the gas is converted
into liquid form by the pressure. When the gas cylinder valve is opened, the liquid turns to gas again.
WARNING Fire/explosion risk
The risk of LPG is that leaking gas can ignite, causing an explosion. Since LPG is more dense than
air, leaking gas will accumulate at the lowest point in the section that contains the leak. To make it
easier to detect gas leaks, a substance with a clear, strong odour has been added to the gas.
For your safety, install a gas alarm as recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Asphyxiation hazard
LPG contains no toxic substances, but inhalation of concentrated gas can cause asphyxiation due to
lack of oxygen. Incomplete combustion of LPG can produce carbon monoxide (CO), which presents
an asphyxiation hazard.
For your own safety, install and use a carbon monoxide detector.
When you select LPG operation on the Control Panel, the LPG burner starts in the heating system and
the pump that automatically circulates the glycol mixture every time the thermostat requires more heat.
WARNING Fire/explosion hazard
The exhaust temperature from the LPG burner can reach 200°C. Never place flammable materials
and fluids near the flue.
WARNING
Burns
The exhaust temperature from the LPG burner can reach 200°C. Stay away from the wall flue during
LPG operation.
The gas burner continues to run and the pump continues to circulate the fluid until the thermostat
reaches the selected temperature. If the LPG burner turns off for any reason, a sensor is activated and
the heating system will automatically try to restart (after about 10 seconds).
12.2 Operation on electricity
All Alde Compact 3030/3030 Plus heating systems are fitted with 230 V heating elements (one 1 kW
and one 2 kW) with a total 3 kW output. When electric operation is selected in the Control Panel, the
electrical cartridges are used to heat the heating system. The heating elements and circulation pump
are controlled in a similar way to when gas operation is used.
NOTICE
Check that the electrical network meets the requirements before using electric power.
The power supply at different campsites varies between 6 A, 10 A and 16 A. Limit your vehicle's
electric consumption to the fuse you have plugged in.
1 kW - 6 A fuse. 2 kW - 10 A fuse. 3 kW - 16 A fuse.
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