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DuoControl CS
Intended use
The DuoControl CS is a safety gas pressure regulation system
with automatic changeover for connecting to two gas cylinders
for caravans and motor homes. The gas pressure regulation
system provides a uniform output pressure of 30 mbar or
50 mbar (depending on the variant) with a permissible admis-
sion pressure of 0.6 – 16 bar.
High-pressure hoses with hose rupture protection (HRP) are
essential for connecting the gas cylinders to the gas pressure
regulation system. Truma provides the high-pressure hoses
that are needed for this in the most commonly-used connec-
tion variants for European gas cylinders (see page 68).
In the event of an accident with deceleration of 3.5 g ± 0.5 g *
acting directly upon the triggering element, the integrated
crash sensor interrupts the flow of gas.
The use of the gas pressure regulation system is not permit-
ted in confined spaces (households, mobile homes), on sea-
going boats or in explosion protection zone 0 (e.g. tankers).
The DuoControl CS may not be used in commercial vehicles in
Germany (in accordance with BGV D 34).
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 integrated
hose rupture protection (HRP), the Truma DuoControl CS gas
pressure regulation system with integrated crash sensor com-
plies with all of the relevant standards, regulations and direc-
tives and therefore allows the gas system to be used through-
out 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 restric-
tions 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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