ALWAYS USE A CORGI REGISTERED INSTALLER

Carbon Monoxide

This is the most toxic of substances which causes hundreds of fatalities every year. You can't smell it taste or see it. Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of the fossil fuels - gas, oil, coal and wood used in boilers, engines, oil burners, gas fires, water heaters, solid fuel appliances and open fires. It accumulates as a result of; poor installation, poor maintenance or damage to appliances which means the fuel is not burned properly or whereby the carbon monoxide can't escape.

Detector alarms are available on the market and would put many minds at rest if installed.

Accidents which have occurred as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation are caused by a combination of circumstances, usually involving two or more of the following factors:

• Inadequate ventilation (permanent air inlets)
• Unsatisfactory installation of flues
• Poor appliance performance
• User interference
• Lack of routine maintenance

Annual Servicing

All Gas appliances in your caravan should be serviced annually to keep them in a safe and efficient condition.

• The service should include:
• Ventilation check (air inlets are clear and adequate)
• Flue check (smoke spillage test)
• Appliance safety devices are working correctly
• Appliances are safe for further use
• A check for gas leaks and condition of pipework and hoses