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7-9
CONNECTION OF SERVICES
ELECTRICITY
As with electricity in the home, care must be
exercised when handling mains electricity.
Your attention is drawn to the following notice
as laid down by the Institute of Electrical
Engineers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY
On arrival at caravan site
The motorhome mains inlet flexible supply
cable and its limits are shown on page 7-12.
1. Before connecting the motorhome
installation to the mains supply, check
that:
(a) the mains supply is suitable for your
installation and appliances, i.e. whether it
is a.c. or d.c. and whether it is at the
correct voltage and frequency,
(b) your installation will be properly earthed.
Never accept a supply from a socket
outlet or plug having only two pins, or
from a lighting outlet, and
(c) any residual current device (earth
leakage circuit breaker) in the mains
supply to the motorhome has been tested
within the last month.
(d) Ensure that the RCD and the main switch
on the EC155 control box are OFF until
after the mains cable has been connected.
In case of doubt, consult the site owner or his
agent.
2. MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH AT
THE SITE SUPPLY POINT IS OFF.
3. Lift the cover of the electricity inlet
provided on the motorhome, and insert
the connector of the supply flexible cable.
4. Remove any cover from the socket outlet
provided at the site supply point, and
connect the plug at the other end of the
supply flexible cable to this. Switch on the
main switch at the site supply point.
Note: Use mains cable fully uncoiled and
protect from traffic.
Caution: Be aware that the 12V appliances,
except the refrigerator, will not operate whilst
the ignition is switched on and the vehicle
engine running. The master switch on the
electrical control panel controls the 12 volt
supply.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE MAIN
SWITCH AT THE SITE SUPPLY POINT
SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF, THE
SUPPLY FLEXIBLE CABLE
DISCONNECTED, AND ANY COVER
REPLACED ON THE SOCKET OUTLET AT
THE SITE SUPPLY POINT BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE CABLE
FROM THE MOTORHOME. IT IS
DANGEROUS TO LEAVE THE SUPPLY
SOCKET OR SUPPLY FLEXIBLE CABLE
LIVE.
Note: Please check appliance manufacturers
handbook to see if suitable for use with
generator or charger.
A generator may only be connected via the
mains socket. If using a generator you also
need to comply with the requirements/
instructions supplied with the generator.
Because motorhomes are sometimes left
unused for long periods in the open, it is
strongly advised that the mains installation is
inspected periodically to ensure that it is safe
to use. The IEE Wiring Regulations
recommend that mains installations in
motorhomes are re-inspected every 3 years
by a qualified person (see list) who should
sign and issue a periodic inspection report.
(The manufacturer recommends annual
inspections).
Suitably qualified persons acceptable to the
NCC to sign and issue inspection and
completion certificates are:
• an approved contractor of the National
Inspection Council for Electrical Installa-
tion Contracting* or
• a member of the Electrical Contractors’
Association
• a member of the Electrical Contractors’
Association of Scotland
• a qualified person acting on behalf of the
above (in which event it should be stated
for whom he is acting).