Auto-Sleepers Gloucester2010, Handbook

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FITTED EQUIPMENT
ELECTRIC HOTPLATE
Ensure the electricity is switched on.
Caution: Glass lids may shatter when
heated. Turn off the hotplate and allow it to
cool before closing the glass lid.
Caution: Remove all spillage from the
surface of the glass lid before opening.
The hotplate control is numbered from 1 to 6.
To turn it on, rotate the knob either clockwise
or anti-clockwise to the required position.
Position 1 is the coolest setting. To turn the
hotplate off, rotate the knob until the line or
pointer on the knob lines up with the zero on
the control panel.
The hotplate is a sealed construction and
transfers heat through conduction. For
maximum efficiency a correctly sized pan
with a flat heavy gauge base should be used.
Pan size should be the same or slightly larger
(up to 1in/2.5cm oversize).
Before using your hotplate for the first time,
we recommend that you prime it and then
season it. To prime it, switch on the hotplate
for a short period, without a pan, to harden
and burn off the coating. Use a medium to
high setting for 3-5 minutes. A non toxic
smoke may occur during this process. Allow it
to cool, then season.
To season, first heat the hotplate for 30
seconds on a medium setting, then switch
off. Pour a minimal amount of unsalted
vegetable oil onto a clean dry cloth or paper
towel, and apply a thin coat of oil to the
hotplate surface. Wipe off any excess oil,
then heat the hotplate on a medium setting
for one minute. Occasional seasoning will
help to maintain its appearance.
Leaks
If a smell of gas becomes apparent, the
supply should be turned off at the cylinder
IMMEDIATELY. Extinguish naked lights
including cigarettes and pipes. Do not
operate electrical switches. Open all doors
and windows to disperse any gas escape.
Butane/Propane gas is heavier than air, any
escaping gas will therefore collect at low
level. The strong unpleasant smell of gas will
enable the general area of the leak to be
detected. Check that the gas is not escaping
from an unlit appliance. Never check for
leaks with a naked flame, leak investigation
should be carried out using a leak detector
spray.
OMNIVENT ELECTRIC
EXTRACTOR FAN (optional)
An Omnivent may be fitted as an optional
extra in place of the MPK roof vent. It
features a hinged roof vent operated by a
knob. The vent incorporates a 2-way fan
motor; its preferred method of operation may
be selected by a rocker switch incorporated
into the body of the vent. Switch positions
represent the following loading:
Position 1 1.6 amps
Position 2 2.2 amps
Position 3 3.6 amps
Note: Ensure the fan is switched off when
the vent is closed.