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Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Approach Advance

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Page 3: ...ER S NAME ADDRESS TEL NO HABITATION KEY NUMBER RETAILER S NAME RETAILER S ADDRESS TEL NO MTPLM REAR AXLE LIMIT FRONT AXLE LIMIT GTW GROSS TRAIN WEIGHT Bailey of Bristol 2014 All rights reserved No par...

Page 4: ...partment of your vehicle use a BAILEY OF BRISTOL or NCC approved workshop The Approach Autograph and Compact ranges of motorhomes have been designed to satisfy the motorhome customer in terms of pract...

Page 5: ...f 21 Speed limits UK 21 Seat Belt Legislation 22 Child seats 22 Airbag 22 Releasing the seat belt 23 Jacking 23 Removing the spare wheel 23 Changing front wheels 23 Changing rear wheels 23 Fire Exting...

Page 6: ...Hotplate Gas Burners 63 Using the Electric Hotplate 64 Using the Grill 64 Using the Oven 65 Oven Temperature Control 65 Cooking Guidelines 65 Leaks 66 Maintenance 66 Service 66 COUNTRY LEISURE APPLIAN...

Page 7: ...rm Doors and Worktops 92 JVC Speakers 93 Carpet 93 Taps 93 Upholstery 94 Table 94 7 NOISE VIBRATION HARSHNESS 95 99 Thetford Linear hob 95 Polyplastic Windows 95 Remis Cab Blinds 95 Care Maintenance 9...

Page 8: ...n The Motorcaravan Manual 3rd Edition ISBN 978 0 85733 124 3 21 99 Build Your Own Motorcaravan 2nd Edition ISBN 978 0 85733 281 3 21 99 The Caravan Manual ISBN 978 1 84425 678 5 21 99 Driving Abroad I...

Page 9: ...ans and motorhomes Rallies may be small or large run for a specific purpose with a diverse range of activities Biennially Bailey open the factory exclusively for Bailey Owner s Club members We fundrai...

Page 10: ...ns could result in incorrect operation of equipment which could in turn lead to subsequent risk to occupants The information contained within this handbook will answer most of your questions However i...

Page 11: ...notice Bailey motorhomes offer a variety of customer uses and while each vehicle is designed to feature the optimum storage seating sleeping and fluid capacities it is the driver s responsibility to...

Page 12: ...tes for type approval the Peugeot Certificate the AL KO Certificate and the Bailey Certificate of Conformity Your retailer will have needed all three of these certificates to register your motorhome w...

Page 13: ...se tyres are designed to run at 80 Psi on the rear axle for all loads when used in a single fitment The front tyre pressure can be set depending on the maximum in service vehicle loads The correct col...

Page 14: ...new Bailey motorhome In this way we not only ensure long term peace of mind but also enhance the resale value of your investment Your Bailey motorhome has three warranties 3 Year Base Vehicle Warranty...

Page 15: ...ey Approved Service Centre Any part which is replaced becomes the property of Bailey Any replacement parts are covered for the unexpired term of the Warranty Cover Term The initial duration of the Bod...

Page 16: ...aterials The Warranty Cover does not include Repair or replacement of parts components seams or panels which are not part of the original construction of the Bailey motorhome or which have been tamper...

Page 17: ...chaser has statutory rights in addition to this warranty and this warranty does not affect those statutory rights This warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Englan...

Page 18: ...classifications and vehicle excise duty road tax classifications Please refer to the website https www gov uk calculate vehicle tax rates for the latest rules and regulations ADVICE ON TOWING The towi...

Page 19: ...as advised on your pitch Where possible leave 6 metres 20ft of free space around your vehicle Selecting a site Carefully select where you wish to park your motorhome The site should be as level as po...

Page 20: ...uired dues Wild Camping Camping away from licensed sites without the permission of the land owner or his her agent is not allowed in the United Kingdom When permission has been granted all aspects of...

Page 21: ...at material don t remove it Take notes and photographs not specimens Observe bye laws and be considerate to others National Trust property or Country Parks have regulations to protect the wildlife Fol...

Page 22: ...ou can load each axle to its maximum because doing so would exceed the overall MTPLM of the whole vehicle HEAVY ITEMS MEDIUM ITEMS LIGHT ITEMS Loading and Distribution of Weight in the Motorhome Loadi...

Page 23: ...erb When passing other vehicles allow more room than the normal clearance you would allow when driving a car Allow longer to get up to speed and pass Do not swing out suddenly Carry out all manoeuvres...

Page 24: ...e when the vehicle is in motion Seat Belt Legislation Seat belts must be worn when the vehicle is in motion by the driver and all adult passengers In addition children aged up to 3 years of age must w...

Page 25: ...the vehicle to the maximum extent of the jack In order to clear the skirt when removing the wheel tilt the bottom of the wheel under the vehicle and allow the top of the wheel to fall outwards and cl...

Page 26: ...axle front axle oil sump or transmission When working on a loaded vehicle use a suitable hydraulic lift platform or work in an inspection pit Always consider the centre of gravity of the vehicle Befor...

Page 27: ...s and do not dry clothes on the cooker or space heater Make sure that combustible materials cannot come into contact with hot surfaces or burners Surfaces of appliances may become hot in use and the g...

Page 28: ...Visit www michelin co uk for more information about MICHELIN tyres Bailey Approach Autograph fitted with MICHELIN tyres 300690_Baileys Motorhome Handbook Ad_A5 indd 1 25 07 2013 14 46...

Page 29: ...oud Suppliers To Bailey Of Bristol visit www morland uk com Morland Unit 2 Buttington Cross Enterprise Park Welshpool Powys SY21 8SL Tel 44 0 1938 551 980 Fax 44 0 1938 554 174 Email info morland uk c...

Page 30: ...lose to the trailer s axle and secure Observe all legal issues applicable to towing Ensure tyre pressure of vehicle is set at fully loaded setting Use low gear when travelling downhill to avoid consta...

Page 31: ...responsible adult This test should only be performed once a month Excessive testing will cause the battery life to be shortened CO testers may be used in order to avoid having to burn cigarettes ince...

Page 32: ...egistered installer Please contact your Bailey retailer for more details The electro chemical sensors used in the carbon monoxide alarm have a limited lifespan therefore it is recommended that a CO al...

Page 33: ...fresh water tank is 25 and 75 full meaning that you are alerted before the tank runs out of water and also when it is near to overflowing Filling the tank Autograph models Fill the tank through the e...

Page 34: ...pump plug firmly into the socket and close the lid down approximately 90 until it locates and locks the Whale Submersible pump plug into place The pump will then start automatically to fill the onboar...

Page 35: ...ked at the beginning and end of each season for frost damage or loose connections When you are using the Aquasource system it is important that you do not sleep or leave the vehicle unattended without...

Page 36: ...33 5 CONNECTION OF SERVICES The Water System CONNECTION OF SERVICES The Water System...

Page 37: ...halepumps com Market Leaders in innovative water and heating system technology Innovation Award winning pioneering designs Service First class support and advice Quality Every product fully tested eve...

Page 38: ...s appliance is working efficiently to the recommendations of the appliance manufacturers The Autograph range is installed with en route heating allowing you to travel safely while still using your hea...

Page 39: ...essure regulating devices and hoses must be replaced with new ones no more than 5 years after their date of manufacture every eight years if used commercially This is the responsibility of the operato...

Page 40: ...country specific high pressure hose to MonoControl CS inlet and to the cylinder Open gas cylinder Press the hose rupture protection and if necessary the reset button Check hose connection to cylinder...

Page 41: ...tances be obstructed even partially General Safety Notes In the event of leaks in the gas systems or if there is a smell of gas Extinguish all naked flames Do not smoke Switch off appliance and gas cy...

Page 42: ...se of difficulty consult an approved electrical installation contractor who may be the local electricity board It is dangerous to attempt modifications and additions yourself Lamp holder plugs bayonet...

Page 43: ...230V mains electrical equipment may not be able to be operated simultaneously Many motorhome park mains hook up points provide a maximum output of 16 amps and on some continental sites the available...

Page 44: ...ssesses the latest ISO9001 ISO TS 1649 and ISO 14001 quality certification Wear goggles when working with the battery Keep out of reach of children Keep away from naked flames Dispose of old batteries...

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Page 46: ...hts Switch When pressed will switch power to all the interior lights If the master switch is off this button will not function Pump Switch Also see Icons section below for relevant warning icon When p...

Page 47: ...ot be changed Leisure Battery Amps Also see User Settings Amps High for associated alarm Also see Icons section for associated icon The current being drawn from your leisure battery in amps is display...

Page 48: ...ress to finish When current drawn from leisure battery is high 12A alarm sounds and a pop up appears Press to cancel Only rearms when current is reduced below 5A Low Volts V Warning tone and pop up wh...

Page 49: ...side external temperature Clock The control panel also provides the user with the ability to Switch off all non essential electrical appliances accessories Switch off all the lights Switch off the pum...

Page 50: ...to flash Press or to change the mode between the following options Icon Mode Description 2000W Heat boost electric setting 1000W Intermediate heat electric setting 500W Quiet night time electric sett...

Page 51: ...e internal tank Note When the internal tank is full the pump will stop automatically External Temperature The outside temperature as detected by a sensor underneath the van is displayed on this screen...

Page 52: ...press before going into standby Water Low Enables or disables the warning alarm when the water tank is low Press to acknowledge an alarm that has triggered The warning will only re arm when the water...

Page 53: ...nal pump is running The leisure battery voltage is below 12 2V Over 12A of current is being drawn from the Leisure battery The water tank level is below 10 The waste tank is over 75 full The living sp...

Page 54: ...e hot water cylinder The combustion chamber is made from aluminium and is divided into two halves by a baffle plate with the burner head located in the top half and the flue gases venting through the...

Page 55: ...warranty Read the product label or contact the product manufacturer for details i Alde recommends the Truma AquaStar steriliser products When the hot water cylinder is in continuous use it should be...

Page 56: ...cm above the MIN mark when cold Alde recommends antifreeze meeting VAG G12 or G13 specification and deionised water 0 ppm 50 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze and water will protect against frost down to...

Page 57: ...ting The boiler is set to an upper limit temperature of 85 C i e the temperature of the heat transfer fluid HTF as it circulates around the pipes radiators convectors etc To ensure the best performanc...

Page 58: ...close the bleed screw and mop up fluid with the cloth Fig 4 Move on to the next bleed point and repeat until all bleed points have been attended to Air Lock If enough trapped air accumulates at one po...

Page 59: ...itted to the gas system Current local regulations must be adhered to Flue The burning of LPG produces CO carbon dioxide a non toxic asphyxiant gas Exhaust flue gas can cause possible burns and poisoni...

Page 60: ...n with a low desired temperature set i Air the vehicle over winter without wearing out the light duty pump Use the programmable Alde control panel to automatically heat the vehicle for 24 hours once a...

Page 61: ...component failure through normal use that occurs within 12 months of the installation date If your Alde boiler develops a fault your first action should be to contact your dealer or installer as they...

Page 62: ...wn B Outdoor temperature Optional outdoor temperature sensor required C Room temperature Measured at the control panel Optional discrete room temperature sensors available D Central heating circulatio...

Page 63: ...ot Water Boost Volume bar full Central heating circulation is disabled for 30 mins Hot water is heated to greater than 65 C After 30 mins the system reverts to Hot Water Normal Adjust by pressing Plus...

Page 64: ...disturbing if the control panel is visible from your bed It can be inverted for white text on black background 1 Press Tool button to access the Settings Menu bottom right in Main Menu 2 Press down ar...

Page 65: ...e is slack on the cable at the control panel but not excessive weight from free hanging unmanaged cable Window open Optional window sensor has triggered gas heating is suspended Automatically clears a...

Page 66: ...losing the lid Remove all spillages from the glass lid before opening Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 1 Ensure gas cylinder supply is connected and tur...

Page 67: ...hat the burner can be ignited by depressing the ignition button which is located on the fascia Ignition must be carried out with the door open and if the burner has not lit within 15 seconds the contr...

Page 68: ...the smoke Always ensure food is properly cooked prior to serving Oven Temperature Control The temperature in the oven is controlled by a thermostatic gas tap and is variable over the range 130 C to 24...

Page 69: ...geable without affecting the sense of operation Service The Caprice cooker must be serviced at least once every 12 months All servicing must be carried out by an approved competent person Before any s...

Page 70: ...ositions are shown To light the burner press in and turn the knob anti clockwise to the full rate position and press the ignition button located on the front of the oven control fascia It is necessary...

Page 71: ...normal for the flames on this burner to develop yellow tips as it heats up particularly on butane Variation in cooking can be achieved by using the control knob to regulate the heat setting In additio...

Page 72: ...ratures may be cooked at the same time In this way maximum benefit can be obtained from the gas used to heat the oven Care should be taken not to overload the oven adequate spacing being used to allow...

Page 73: ...n handles away from the front so that they cannot be caught accidentally DO NOT allow fats or oils to build up in the oven trays or base DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or powders that will scratch the s...

Page 74: ...C 60705 Important ENGLISH young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Only allow children to use the ove...

Page 75: ...y 11 STOP CLEAR key 5 TIME keys 6 POWER LEVEL Key Press to select microwave power level 7 WEIGHT keys up and down 8 KITCHEN TIMER key Press to use a minute timer or to programme standing time 9 SET CL...

Page 76: ...he display stops automatically The cooking defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START AUTO MINUTE key is pressed When cooking defrosting is complete open the door...

Page 77: ...nt unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple Follow this simple check Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100 m...

Page 78: ...will arc which can lead to fire Plastic polystyrene e g fast food containers Care must be taken as some containers warp melt or discolour at high temperatures Cling film It should not touch the food a...

Page 79: ...Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking This may possibly roughen the surface of th...

Page 80: ...y The refrigerator will take several hours to reach its operating temperature in the cooling compartment Control Elements Of Energy Selections BATTERY IGNITER A Power On switch Energy selector switch...

Page 81: ...ach refrigerator with manual ignition is equipped with an automatic flame safety valve which interrupts the gas supply after approx 30 seconds when the flame has extinguished Door Locking Open the doo...

Page 82: ...esired i Once the freezer compartment is removed an additional storage rack may be installed The storage rack is a piece of extra equipment and may be obtained from Dometic Exchange of the igniter s b...

Page 83: ...l service centre Installation may only be carried out by authorised personnel We recommend contacting your Dometic Service Centre EN 1949 stipulates that the appliance s gas equipment and its associat...

Page 84: ...aring for use standard Open the access door on the outside of your motorhome Remove the waste holding tank by pulling the safety catch which holds the tank in place upwards Pull the waste holding tank...

Page 85: ...sposal point Push the handle back into its locked position Turn the emptying spout upwards and remove the cap from the spout Hold the waste holding tank in such a way that during emptying you can oper...

Page 86: ...t and rubber seal under a tap Replace the rubber seal and float for the automatic pressure release vent using the same method in reverse The rubber seals in the toilet the lip seal the mechanism seal...

Page 87: ...The bed moves downward as long as the user holds down the button The lifting bed system is equipped with two limit switches for protection If for example the user depresses and holds the down button f...

Page 88: ...age the surface of your fitting even the non scratch cleaners Mirrors Cleaning It is best to clean mirrors with a cleaner that does not contain ammonia If you are not sure of the ingredients spray a c...

Page 89: ...s The blind needs to be taken down from the wall by unscrewing the 4 corner screws Lay the blind face down on a table with the cross bars of both blinds meeting in the middle The black cords re tensio...

Page 90: ...pushing and pulling slightly from its resting position Pull the handle to the catch the magnetic catch will lock automatically Opening Pull handle to catch Lock handle in place by pushing on the frame...

Page 91: ...f caravans and RVs whether the external or internal walls floor or roof fibre reinforced composites from Lamilux are technical and visual highlights LAMILUX HG 4000 for the outside wall LAMILUX SUPER...

Page 92: ...otorhome is insulated with polystyrene which is a material with high insulation qualities This is used in the construction of the floor sides rear panel and ceiling and contributes greatly to the insu...

Page 93: ...mechanisms by applying slight pressure POSITION C Push the bar 2 to the marked rest position Applying slight pressure lead the bar 2 over the left and right catch hooks 4 so that the dome is locked an...

Page 94: ...s These marks are usually only superficial and can be removed with a proprietary stainless steel cleaner polish A useful alternative is a car paint restorer such as T Cut If the surface has a directio...

Page 95: ...leach to 2 3 warm water Immerse a soft cloth in the solution until wet then wring and squeeze the cloth until damp Rub the affected area until the stain has gone NEVER USE DRIPPING WATER The proportio...

Page 96: ...because that can damage the pile If you spill something on your upholstery blot up the excess immediately Avoid detergents which may damage the fabric s protection Use a sponge or a clean white cloth...

Page 97: ...driving on uneven road surfaces move from the ideal position If you find that your hob rattles on the trivet we would first advise you to move the bump stops to the correct position Failing this we w...

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Page 99: ...ximum efficiency in heating and cooling operations Fast and easy installation Can be retro fitted in existing standard skylight cut out Truma SolarSets Maximum Efficiency and Safety The freedom to gen...

Page 100: ...nts Do not use acrylic cleaners Under no circumstances use any abrasive agents methylated spirit white spirit or other solvents to the exterior of your motorhome No touch up painting should be carried...

Page 101: ...p the vehicle Charge up the on board battery every 2 months Leave the refrigerator door open Leave the furniture and locker doors open to allow air to circulate fully Ensure that the entire water syst...

Page 102: ...keep the bathroom door closed and the window or the skylight open long enough for the room to dry Prepare your vehicle for cold conditions Your motorhome is fully winterised and has achieved the BS EN...

Page 103: ...will be logged by the DVLA identifying that you are no longer the owner of the vehicle Proud Supplier of Wall Ceiling GRP glass reinforced plastic Panels to Bailey of Bristol Crane Composites provide...

Page 104: ...VS 550W For 12 volt and 24 volt operation USB connection for charging MP3 players etc Easylink monitor mount for easy removal LED background illumination Colour camera available in white or silver 5 c...

Page 105: ...S CLUB customerservices baileyofbristol co uk parts baileyofbristol co uk mail al ko co uk technicalsupport fireangel co uk technical dometic co uk www caravanclub co uk www motorcvaravannersclub eu w...

Page 106: ...formance levels for vehicles up to 5m 6m or 7m in length Very low starting currents FreshJet 2200 with Soft Start Air diffuser with four adjustable air flows LED lighting remote control Vehicle length...

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