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Summary of Contents for Caravan

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ...

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Page 4: ...sation of the Water System 3 6 3 1 13 Setting up the Water System 3 6 3 1 14 Shower tray 3 6 3 1 15 Waste Grey Water System 3 7 3 2 THE GAS SYSTEM 3 7 3 2 1 General information 3 7 3 2 2 Types of gas 3 8 3 2 3 Changing Gas Cylinders 3 9 3 2 5 Gas safety advice 3 9 3 2 6 Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust 3 9 3 2 7 Gas Leaks 3 9 3 2 8 Ventilation 3 10 3 2 9 Gas BBQ point Senator only 3 10 3 3 THE E...

Page 5: ...15 1 System requirements 4 42 4 15 2 Operating instructions 4 42 4 16 OMNIVENT ROOFLIGHT MOUNTED EXTRACTION FAN Pageant Senator only 4 43 4 16 1 Use Ventilator only for OMNIVENT 12V 4 43 4 17 THE ALKO CARAVAN CHASSIS 4 44 4 17 1 Chassis members 4 44 4 17 2 Drilling or welding of parts or accessories 4 44 4 17 3 Independent suspension 4 44 4 17 4 Coupling head 4 44 4 17 5 Operation Type AK 160 AK 3...

Page 6: ...2 8 Modifications 5 6 5 3 ASSEMBLING THE BUNKS 5 7 5 3 1 Lift up Bunk 5 8 5 3 2 Slatted Bed Fig 1 5 8 5 3 3 Side Dinette Bed Fig 2 5 8 5 3 4 Drop Down Table Bed 5 8 5 4 WATER SYSTEM FAULT FINDING 5 9 5 4 1 FAULT Water not flowing from any tap when operated but pump runs 5 9 5 4 2 FAULT Pump does not run 5 9 5 4 3 FAULT Water flows from cold tap but has reduced flow from hot 5 9 5 4 4 FAULT Water f...

Page 7: ...nance Using the guidance and step by step illustrations many jobs can be carried out by a competent owner On the other hand this book is used by caravanners who want to find out how things work and to learn about tasks carried out by servicing specialists Trevor Watson Director General of The Caravan Club wrote This remarkable book covers just about all you will need to know to get the most from y...

Page 8: ... instance to the dealer from whom the caravan was first purchased Your caravan is designed to give many years of use regular maintenance is however necessary to ensure trouble free service Your Bailey Retailer is equipped to offer service facilities repair work and any spare parts you may require Always consult your Bailey Retailer before additional equipment is fitted to ensure appropriate fixing...

Page 9: ...vice and manufacturer s warranty that comes with every new Bailey touring caravan In this way we not only ensure long term peace of mind but also enhance the resale value of your investment This cover is available at no extra cost to the customer 1 3 1 6 Year Body Shell Integrity Guarantee All Bailey products are covered by a six year Body Shell Integrity Guarantee Cover extends to the following i...

Page 10: ...retained as proof those annual inspections have been carried out 6 That in the event of any repairs being identified as being necessary during the course of an annual inspection the tourer is made available to an authorised Bailey Service Centre or Bailey Caravans Limited within 6 weeks for the purpose of carrying out the repair work 7 No repairs including the fitting of any replacement unit may b...

Page 11: ... N Vehicle Identification Number shown in the top right hand corner This 17 character V I N will be die stamped into the caravan drawbar and chemically etched on up to a maximum of 10 eye level windows To protect yourself and your touring caravan never leave the Registration Document in the caravan For security reasons keep it in a safe place If you sell the caravan please follow the instructions ...

Page 12: ...viced and maintained in accordance with this manual and the appliance manufacturer s recommendations Also that any replacement parts for an appliance conform to the appliance manufacturer s specifications and should be fitted by them or an authorised agent Your tourer is a compact living environment and appliances should be treated in the same way as those in the home to prevent any accidental bur...

Page 13: ...1 6 1 Introduction ...

Page 14: ...de available by the manufacturer over and above the standard specification for the caravan The masses relevant to your model of caravan can be found in the service handbook page 6 8 to 6 11 Please take care to ensure that you have allowed for the masses of all items you intend to carry in the caravan E g optional equipment essential habitation equipment and personal effects such as clothing food b...

Page 15: ...e weight ratio This can be determined by calculation and is equal to actual laden mass of caravan x 100 kerb weight of towing vehicle As a general guide i Conventional petrol engines with a capacity up to approximately 1600cc petrol or 1800cc diesel should be adequate for towing a caravan weighing around 85 of the kerb weight of the towing vehicle ii Above 1600cc petrol or 1800cc diesel such engin...

Page 16: ... Purpose To apply a trailer s brakes if it becomes separated from its towing vehicle Having done this the cable assembly is designed to part allowing the trailer to come to a halt away from the towing vehicle Construction A thin steel cable coated in red plastic and fitted with a means of attachment for connection to the towing vehicle Operation In the event of the main coupling of the trailer sep...

Page 17: ... cable by positioning the trailer and towing vehicle at extreme angles before setting off c that it is not so slack that it can drag on the ground If left loose the cable may scrape along the ground and be weakened so that it subsequently fails to do its job The cable may also be caught on an obstacle when in motion thus engaging the trailer brakes prematurely Having followed this advice should yo...

Page 18: ...kg However this may be limited by the towing vehicle or caravan manufacturer s limit noseweight Check with the car and caravan handbook or consult your retailer The upper limit for the caravan coupling head is 100kg 2 2 8 Hitching up Before hitching up always check the following 1 All wheel bolts are tightened to the correct torque For alloy wheels the wheel bolts should be tightened to a torque o...

Page 19: ...m of 2 people work together when hitching up the caravan to the tow vehicle 2 2 9 Hitching the caravan to the tow vehicle Ensure that the caravan is in a suitable position and secure with the handbrake fully on Fully raise all four corner steadies Shut and lock the caravan exterior Gauge the height of the car s tow ball then raise or lower the height of the caravan s towing hitch to ensure that it...

Page 20: ...g cable as per the instructions in the previous section Test that the hitch is now fully engaged by slightly raising caravan hitch from car tow ball by winding the jockey wheel handle anti clockwise The hitch should not release from the car tow ball Only raise the rear of the car enough to check the hitch is fully engaged Turn jockey wheel winding handle to lower caravan When the wheel is fully re...

Page 21: ...e clutch 2 3 3 Caravan handling Allow for the caravan being slightly wider than the car Allow additional distance from the kerb with caravan wheels so that they are not bumped When passing other vehicles allow more than the normal clearance for driving solo Overtaking and stopping distances are increased when you are towing Always indicate in plenty of time before carrying out any manoeuvre Allow ...

Page 22: ...when being towed the width of the towing vehicle when driven solo Any additional rear view mirror fitted shall be of an approved European type and cover the field of view as stipulated by the regulations 2 3 7 Passengers Passengers are forbidden to ride in a caravan at any time 2 3 8 Snaking This is a term used to denote an unstable car and caravan combination where the caravan weaves from side to...

Page 23: ...from time to time When caravans are not in use for extended periods wheels and tyres should be removed and stored in dry conditions and away from the outside elements Alternatively caravans should be jacked up to relieve the load from the tyres It is dangerous to neglect tyre damage Should you detect a blister rupture or cut exposing the casing or if it has suffered a violent impact for example ag...

Page 24: ...nded for towing or heavy loading Towing stability may otherwise be affected Check all pressures only when tyres are cold Always check your caravan and tow vehicle tyre pressures when cold and prior to any journey Also check tyre condition for blisters ruptures or cuts exposing the casing and any damage to the wheel violent impact kerb damage before after any journey Inclusive of spare If in doubt ...

Page 25: ... In some instances it may be necessary to raise the caravan using a jack to make it easier to remove the spare wheel from the carrier We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with this assembly and its operation Alloy wheel bolts used on a steel spare wheel should be torqued to the same settings Always ensure that the spare wheel carrier s black plastic nut is fully tightened and the sp...

Page 26: ...es be used as a jack they are only a means of stabilising the caravan 2 3 17 Unhitching Do not pitch in a position in which your outfit will obstruct other people Try to choose an area that is dry reasonably level and preferably with a hard base If you have no alternative but to pitch on a slope ensure that for when you leave you are facing down the slope It is good practice to chock the wheels of...

Page 27: ...evelling purposes further adequate support should be applied under the wheel so that the corner steadies do not take any undue strain 2 3 19 Towing brackets All tow cars registered since 1 August 1998 must be fitted with a European type approved towing bracket by law It is recommended that other cars not affected by this law use only towing brackets designed and tested to British Standard BS AU 11...

Page 28: ...e top security clip anti clockwise and the bottom security clip clockwise to lock the plug into place Place the pump into the water container ensuring that it is fully submerged before operating the system A dust cover is available to stop contaminates falling into the water container To remove the pump assembly from the Crystal Compact Housing release the security clips and pull the hose adaptor ...

Page 29: ...rawn out 3 Open one cold tap e g kitchen sink 4 Place carbon filter assembled to hose into a full water container 5 Insert plug into wall socket and close lid to lock plug in place see fig 5 6 Switch on 12 volt supply at main control panel located by the exterior door 7 Water will flow from the open tap expelling any trapped air in a few seconds The water may at first be greyish in colour which is...

Page 30: ...imes when plug is removed 10 When the caravan is left unattended or water supply has been allowed to empty to prevent the pump running continuously turn off at isolating switch 11 Care should be taken when turning on any of the hot taps after the water heater has been switched on as steam can spurt from the tap whilst the hot water system is filling Fig 5 Fig 6 WALL SOCKET CARBON FILTER DUST COVER...

Page 31: ...level Check and replace filter if clogged Pump cycles on and off Water leaking at outlet Check pipework fittings for leaks and repair periodically when all the side of pump Check system drain plugs are closed taps are closed Normal with partially opened tap Pump cycles on and off Excessive back Check pipework for kinks and filters etc are clear excessively when tap s pressure Check shower rose tap...

Page 32: ...very Ranger If the battery voltage is not constant cycling may occur even at higher flow rates This can be minimised by adjusting the switch s diaphragm sensitivity as follows With the system properly primed close all taps and showers Leave the power supply turned on Tighten the adjusting screw clockwise The pump should now be running Partly open one cold tap to allow water to flow Now slowly loos...

Page 33: ...red for expensive permanent damage to water system components Open all taps shower controls and shower rose on off controls lift ceramic ball mixer tap levers in central position to allow both the hot and cold water to drain Remove shower heads a To remove shower heads unscrew by hand then shake out and store in a dry place Disconnect flexible hose from bottom of filter connection to drain thoroug...

Page 34: ... caravan site advice should always be sought from the site manager as to where waste Grey water is to be disposed of 3 2 THE GAS SYSTEM All gas appliances fitted to your Bailey caravan are suitable for operation on both Butane and Propane without the need for adjustment 3 2 1 General information Gas Cylinders Bottled Liquid Petroleum Gas LPG is the most convenient portable source of fuel for your ...

Page 35: ...or tightness Finally make sure that each gas appliance is working efficiently to the recommendations of the appliance manufacturers The regulator is a governing device which adapts the bottle pressure to one that suits the equipment in the caravan Some industrial LPG appliances operate at high pressure and require a high pressure regulator This often has an adjusting handle on it Never use such a ...

Page 36: ...he gas hose regulator from the cylinder Release retaining strap Remove cylinder from gas locker and stand on ground Fit plastic protecting cap to cylinder With the full cylinder Place cylinder in cradle in gas locker Remove plastic protector from cylinder Connect the gas hose Connect retaining strap Turn on cylinder valve and then systematically relight appliances as required 3 2 5 Gas safety advi...

Page 37: ...sness and death with little or no warning prior to collapse There is no danger when adequate ventilation is provided Under no circumstances should the caravan s ventilation be blocked or obstructed in any way High level ventilation is via the roof lights The low level ventilation is via the vents in the floor at the front of the caravan living area directly behind the front bulkhead With multibert...

Page 38: ...earthed Never accept a supply from a socket outlet or plug having only two pins or from a lighting outlet Check that any residual current device earth leakage circuit breaker in the mains supply to the caravan has been tested within the last month After connection to site supply test again Make sure that the switch at the site supply point is off Make sure that the caravan RCD unit is switched off...

Page 39: ...Start the generator and allow to run for a few minutes to stabilise Connect the caravan to the generator Switch on 16 amp miniature circuit breaker Switch on the residual current device Switch on the fridge 230 volt phase or plug in a 230v light to one of the 13amp sockets This is to provide a load on the generator and help remove any spikes in the supply which can damage the charger unit Switch o...

Page 40: ...nt device and trip the main switch to the OFF position This switch is only re settable after elimination of the fault To re set operate the switch as for M C B s Every time you connect to a site supply the RCD should be checked by operating the test button marked T The unit should immediately switch to the OFF position If the unit does not switch off then a qualified electrician should be consulte...

Page 41: ...lt AC supply into 12 volt DC This enables the 12 volt equipment in the caravan to function and charges the caravan leisure battery A fully charged caravan leisure battery should read 13 8 volts on the voltmeter mounted in the control panel The charger is capable of charging leisure batteries and will not overcharge The 12 volt system is designed to operate with a leisure battery in circuit and sho...

Page 42: ...hat removed 3 4 2 Auxiliary Battery storage mains inlet The battery and 230V mains inlet are located in a special locker mounted in the side of the caravan The door frame has a cable recess allowing the door to be locked when the mains cable is connected This locker will accommodate a battery up to 110 amperes hours capacity The battery must be placed in the tray provided in the battery storage co...

Page 43: ...ery and may damage it When storing the caravan for long periods of time we recommend that the 12 volt leisure battery is disconnected and removed except in the case of Senator models please see 4 23 3 Tracker alarm winter storage When not using Senator models always ensure that the fridge control knob is turned to the off position Failure to do this will result in a flat battery due to 12V power d...

Page 44: ...aps or single lever fittings set to hot Switch on power for water pump main switch or pump switch Leave the tap open to let air escape while the water heater is filling The heater is filled when water flows out of the tap in a continuous stream Residues of frozen water can prevent filling if there is a frost The water heater can be defrosted by switching on the heater on gas only for a short perio...

Page 45: ... ring on the control panel to the position If there is air in the gas supply line it may take up to a minute to purge the system of air If the gas fails to ignite on first attempt switch off the appliance wait two minutes and try again a Outer ring On Off b Temperature control b a 4 1 3 Switching off gas operation Rotate the outer ring anti clockwise to the off position Fit the exterior Cowl cover...

Page 46: ... the safety drain valve Check that the water contents have been completely drained 10 litres 4 1 6 Maintenance Use wine vinegar for de scaling the water heater this being introduced into the appliance via the water supply Allow the product to react and then thoroughly flush out the appliance with plenty of fresh water To sterilise the water we recommend Certsil Argento Other products particularly ...

Page 47: ...y not happen if there is no water in the tank 4 1 8 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 the appliance and the gas cylinder Open the windows Do not operate any electrical switches Have the entire system checked by an expert Repair jobs are only to be carried out by an expert The following wou...

Page 48: ... 30mbar or 28mbar butane 37mbar propane Rated thermal output 1500W Gas consumption 120g h Heating time up to approx 70o C Gas operation approx 34 mins Electric operation approx 45 mins Gas and electrical operation approx 25 mins Power consumption 12V Ignition 0 17 A Heating Up 0 08 A Standby 0 04 A Power Consumption 230V Heating Up 3 7A 850W Weight empty 6 7 Kg ...

Page 49: ...h a blown air system 4 2 2 Thermostat Set the required room temperature at the control knob numbers 1 10 For an average room temperature of approx 22 C we recommend setting 3 5 without Trumavent fan and 4 8 with Trumavent fan Switching Off Set control knob to 0 If turning off for a longer period of time close the valve of the gas cylinder 4 2 3 Important operating notes If the gas supply line is f...

Page 50: ... Never place any object on the exhaust duct since this could result in damage The exhaust duct connection to both the heater and the cowl must be firm and well sealed Do not operate heaters with incorrectly fitted or damaged exhaust ducts Never allow the warm air outlet on the heater to be obstructed in any way For instance never hang washing on or in front of the heater to dry Misusing your heate...

Page 51: ...gas the electric unit will switch itself off before overheating occurs as a result of the more powerful gas burner Please note that the 230V heating should be viewed as a supplementary system only The grade II insulation accreditation was achieved using gas powered heating When using the 230V system in conjunction with the 12V fan we recommend a setting of no more than 2 on the rotary dial Switchi...

Page 52: ... heating with heaters Trumatic S 3002 K and S 5002 K c Automatic operation heating The output steadily adjusts to the respective heat emission of the heater The maximum output can be limited at the control knob as required The regulating between this value and slow running is carried out automatically 4 3 2 Technical Data Power supply 12v Power consumption 0 3 to 1 0A Air flow rate Up to 180 000 l...

Page 53: ...hat the air output on the other side is reduced If the air output drops or the operating noise increases the fan impeller wheel may be severely soiled Cleaning with switched off appliance We recommend removing dust which has collected on the heat exchanger and base plate of the heater and on the impeller wheel of the Trumavent fan once every 12 months Clean the impeller wheel carefully using a bru...

Page 54: ...and turn the knob anti clockwise to the full rate position and apply a light to the burner or if fitted press the ignition button located on the oven control fascia It is necessary to hold the knob depressed during ignition and for approximately fifteen seconds after the burner has lit to allow the probe to reach temperature Should the flame go out when the knob is released the procedure should be...

Page 55: ...oor open and if the burner has not lit within 15 seconds the control knob should be released and the grill left for at least 1 minute before a further attempt to ignite the burner Note the grill must only be used with the door open 6 On first use of the grill it should be heated for about 20 minutes to eliminate any residual factory lubricants that might impart unpleasant smells to the food being ...

Page 56: ...0 minute preheat be allowed The oven should reach full temperature in about 15 20 minutes 7 To turn off turn the control knob until the dot on the control knob is aligned with the dot on the control panel 8 Flame Failure Device FFD the oven burner is fitted with a flame sensing probe which will automatically cut off the gas supply in the event of the flame going out 9 Oven shelf the oven shelf is ...

Page 57: ...ry cool meringues 1 285 140 cool stewed fruit 2 300 150 cool rich fruit cake 3 330 165 warm baked custards 4 355 180 moderate victoria sandwich 5 385 195 fairly hot whisked sponges 6 410 210 hot shortcrust pastry 7 430 220 hot bread scones 8 445 230 very hot puff pastry 9 465 240 very hot quick browning DISH GAS MARK SHELF POSITION COOKING TIME scones 7 2 8 15 mins small cakes 5 2 15 25 mins victo...

Page 58: ... when in use Turn pan 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 surfaces of the hotplate and oven Do Not allow the lower door to crash onto the floor Lower it by hand Do Not under any circumstances use the oven as a space heater Ensure that the ...

Page 59: ...smoke alarm will automatically re activate after approximately 7 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present The hush feature may be used repeatedly until the air has cleared Dense Smoke will override HUSH control feature and sound continuous alarm Before using the alarm HUSH feature identify the source of smoke and be certain that safe conditions exist 4 7 2 Testing T...

Page 60: ...Discovery only 4 9 1 Using the refrigerator The cooling unit is silent in operation When the appliance is first put into operation there may be a mild odour which will disappear after a few hours Ensure the living area is well ventilated The freezer compartment should be cold about one hour after switching on the refrigerator The refrigerator will take several hours to reach its operating temperat...

Page 61: ... butane Do not use town gas or natural gas If the refrigerator is operated during travel using gas the precautions stipulated by the legislation in the respective country must be taken in conformity with the European standard EN 732 Operating the refrigerator with gas is not permitted during travel in France and Australia As a basic rule operation using gas is prohibited in petrol stations 1 Open ...

Page 62: ...ther a flame is burning 9 Repeat the entire process if the flame has gone out 10 Use rotary switch B to regulate the temperature in the main refrigerator compartment All refrigerators whether manual or automatic are equipped with automatic flame protection which automatically cuts off the supply of gas approximately 30 seconds after the flame goes out When using for the first time and after changi...

Page 63: ...o Observe correct polarity 4 9 6 Storing food Switch the refrigerator on approximately 12 hours before filling it Always store pre cooled foods in the refrigerator Make sure that the food is well cooled when it is bought and also when transporting it Use insulated cooling bags When taking food out of the refrigerator only open the refrigerator door very briefly Foods must be packed best of all in ...

Page 64: ...r switch battery igniter type models or the MODE button MES AES Appliances with automatic energy selection AES are additionally provided with automatic mode function TheAES system automatically selects the best energy source for each particular situation The cooling unit is silent in operation The refrigerator works reliably on slopes of up to 6 degrees 5 degrees with models starting from 140 litr...

Page 65: ...using liquid gas propane butane no natural gas or town gas When using LPG gas please consider that the burner needs cleaning at shorter intervals due to the gas combustion method semi annual recommended In Europe gas operation is permitted while travelling only on the condition that the gas system of the vehicle is equipped with a hose rupture protection The national regulations of the respective ...

Page 66: ...tion 2 Turn the temperature selector B clockwise and push Keep the controller button depressed 3 Then press knob C of battery igniter down and keep it depressed The ignition process is activated automatically 4 Once the flame ignites the pointer of galvanometer D begins moving into the green range The refrigerator is operational Keep knob B depressed for approx 15 seconds and finally release it Op...

Page 67: ...the refrigerator door before commencing your journey 4 10 7 Removable freezer compartment 4 10 8 Positioning the storage racks To enlarge the cooling space just remove the freezer compartment Unlock the freezer compartment on both sides and pull it out Store the freezer compartment safely in order to prevent damage The storage racks may be pulled out by smoothly lifting them and may be positioned ...

Page 68: ...to switch off MES and AES models Keep button A pressed for two seconds The display disappears and the appliance is fully switched off Release the locking mechanism of the door lock by pushing it and shift it to the front If the door is shut in this position a small gap is neverthelesss kept open to prevent formation of mildew If the refrigerator is to be taken out of service for an extended period...

Page 69: ...on grilles Failure The refrigerator does not cool in gas operation mode Possible cause Action you can take a Gas cylinder empty a Change gas cylinder b Is the supply shut off device open b Open the shut off device c Air in the gas pipe c Switch off the appliance and start again Repeat this procedure 3 4 times if necessary Failure The refrigerator does not cool in 12V operation Possible cause Actio...

Page 70: ...pment and its associated fume system must be inspected after installation and a certificate issued Afterwards a qualified technician must inspect according to EN 1949 every two years and a certificate issued It is the user s responsibility to arrange for inspections after purchase It is recommended that the gas burner be inspected and cleaned as necessary at least once a year We recommend maintena...

Page 71: ...r shows whether the flame is burning The flame is burning when the meter comes into the green area 4 11 3 Electrical operation The refrigerator can be powered by electricity in two ways 12 V DC Set the energy source selector switch A to set the thermostatic control to the required setting the refrigerator will now be powered by the 12v circuit of the tow vehicle Always use the gas connection or ma...

Page 72: ... C Position 5 is the coldest setting 4 11 5 Switching off the refrigerator 1 Set the energy source selector switch A to 2 The refrigerator is now completely switched off 3 Use the door locking mechanism to lock the open door This prevents unpleasant odours and mould in the refrigerator If you are not going to use the refrigerator for a prolonged period close the valve of the gas bottle and the gas...

Page 73: ...riving For some models an additional security device is fitted below the refrigerator By pushing the locking bar over the closed refrigerator door you can make doubly sure that the door does not come open during your journey If you are not going to use the refrigerator for a prolonged period of time you can use the special hook of the door locking mechanism to prevent odours Turn the hook a quarte...

Page 74: ...s the same as the C 200 CW except that the flush is electrically operated Make sure that the flush and holding tanks are both completely empty before towing 4 12 1 Preparing for use i Open access door pull retaining clip upwards fig 1 ii Remove holding tank by pulling straight out When holding tank hits the stop tilt front end downwards slightly and remove fig 2 iii Position tank vertically and sw...

Page 75: ...4 32 4 Caravan Equipment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 11 ...

Page 76: ...olding tank can only be removed when the valve blade is closed fig 12 xiii Carry the holding tank to a normal household type toilet or other authorised disposal point Place the holding tank in the vertical position and rotate the pour out spout upwards fig 13 xiv Remove the measuring cap Grasp the unit by upper carrying handle nearest pour out spout Place other hand on upper rear hand grip so that...

Page 77: ... of water place appropriate size container under the drain plug Empty any remaining water from the fresh water tank by taking out the drain plug fig 15 Empty the holding tank and clean the unit as described above Clean the seals and lubricate them where appropriate after drying See cleaning and maintenance 4 12 6 Cold weather use The toilet can be used in cold weather conditions provided that the ...

Page 78: ... caravan or camper The operating instructions cover Thetford Cassette Toilet models C 250S C 250CS models connected to the vehicle s central water tank and C 250CWE model with its own flush water tank There are differences in the use of these models Please ensure that you follow the instructions that apply to your toilet model PARTS a Removable Seat and Lid b Swivelling Toilet Bowl c Blade Handle ...

Page 79: ...4 36 4 Caravan Equipment Control panel with optional features Standard C250 Optional features C250 ...

Page 80: ...it is secured with the safety catch Close the access door and lock it Your Thetford toilet is now ready to use Never use force if you cannot get the tank back into place easily This may cause serious damage If blockage occurs always check if the blade handle is in the correct closed position 7 For toilets with own Flush Water Tank Open the water filling door and fill the flush water tank with the ...

Page 81: ...control display lights up when the Waste Holding Tank only has capacity for approximately 2 more litres which is no more than two to three further uses Make sure that the blade is closed Open the access door located outside the vehicle pull the safety catch upwards and remove the Waste Holding Tank 16 Place the Waste Holding Tank in an upright position Pull Out Handle at the top Wheels at the bott...

Page 82: ... toilet bowl with water and wipe down the rest of the toilet with a damp cloth Clean seat and lid The seat and lid can easily be removed Lift the seat and lid assembly and pull the round pins inside the assembly outwards from the pin holes After cleaning replace the seat and lid by positioning the round pins in front of the pin holes and push the lid and seat downwards To keep your flush water fre...

Page 83: ...tte Toilet as normal in cold weather as long as the toilet is situated in a heated location If there is a risk of freezing we advise that the toilet is drained by following the instructions under Storage For environmental reasons the use of antifreeze such as that used in car radiators is not recommended 4 13 12 Storage It is important that you follow the instructions below if you do not expect to...

Page 84: ...plastic cap in place Fig 2 Insert the locking bolt into the rim specific insert Fig 3 Insert the locking bolt socket key Fig 4 Line up the locking bolts and assembly with the receiver fig 5 Tighten the locking bolt socket using the wheel spanner provided or torque wrench as shown to wheel torque ideally 86 Nm fig 6 Remove the locking bolt socket key fig 7 Insert barrel lock Fig 8 Hold the lock fas...

Page 85: ...y 12S white grey plug and requires power on pins 3 earth and 4 permanent supply Please ensure that your vehicle towbar is correctly connected to ensure correct ATC operation This can be checked with the use of a multimeter 13 pin connection ATC can be connected via the 13 pin plug and requires power on pins 9 permanent supply and 13 earth Please ensure that your vehicle towbar is correctly connect...

Page 86: ...intake The airflow is adjusted by the black switch position 1 7m3 min 245 cft min 10W 0 8 A position 2 12m3 min 420 cft min 25W 2 2 A position 3 20m3 min 700 cft min 60W 5 A Allow motor to stop completely before reversing the fan direction as this may overload the 12V supply Do not start the fan at its highest speed setting position 3 This may result in a blown fuse due to the high start up curren...

Page 87: ...be washed off with a high pressure washer Salt attracts moisture allowing the surfaces to remain wet this prevents curing and also allows formation of wet storage stain It is recommended that the chassis be washed off using a pressure washer on an annual basis particularly after winter usage to avoid undesirable build up of salt and dirt deposits The galvanised chassis should not be painted or sub...

Page 88: ...nce free wheel bearings greased and serviced for life Adjustment is not required during the design life of the sealed bearing 100 000 km If replacement of the brake drum or shoes is required this must be carried out by authorised AL KO Service Centres Specialist tools and equipment are required The rear hexagonal bolt covered by a black plastic cover must NEVER be touched 4 17 9 Operating instruct...

Page 89: ...t right friction pads 1 Couple up AKS 3004 2 Open Stabiliser lever Fig 5 Item1 3 Close Stabiliser lever until resistance is felt ie friction pads are in contact with the ball but not yet under pressure 4 If the arrow on the arm Fig 5 Item 4 is before or on the marked area Fig 5 Item 2 the friction pads are still as new See A 5 The arrow on the arm should lie between the marked area on the soft doc...

Page 90: ...shaft sleeve via the grease nipples In addition push the gaiter forward and grease DIN 51 825 KTA 3K the exposed part of the shaft Fig 7 c Visit a specialist workshop to have the ball holding area checked for damage and the locking mechanism for function If necessary change the towball 4 17 17 Storing To reduce the possibility of contamination of component parts of the AKS 3004 the stabilising han...

Page 91: ...he inner plastic bung from the backplate to expose the starwheel adjuster access figs 8 9 v Always rotating the road wheel in the forward direction never backwards adjust the starwheel with a suitable screwdriver in the direction of the arrow embossed on the backplate until there is resistance in the wheel rotation fig 9 vi Slacken off the starwheel adjuster until the road wheel turns freely in th...

Page 92: ...run assembly is fitted with a gas strut handbrake then no spring cylinder is fitted therefore ignore this paragraph xiv Correct adjustment of the linkage is checked by operating the handbrake lever so that when the second or third tooth is engaged a slight braking force is felt on the road wheels xv Over adjustment of either the wheel brakes or linkage will result in difficult reversing causing th...

Page 93: ...Oil the joints of the spring cylinder in the handbrake lever Lubricant type Multi purpose grease to DIN 51825 KTA 3K4 4 18 REMI CARE DOOR FLYSCREEN Pageant Operating Instructions 4 18 1 To close REMIcare Pull handle crossbar across door aperture until hook engages on closing profile 4 18 2 To open REMIcare a From inside To release hook pull handle crossbar slightly toward you then still holding th...

Page 94: ...e outwards Glass dome is opened automatically after approx 150 mm by the two gas springs c Open both fasteners and swivel the metal strap toward the intermediate position and pull the glass dome down until the metal strap is stopped by the fasteners d Safeguard the metal strap with both fasteners To close Heki 2 proceed with steps a d in reverse order 4 19 3 To open in the ventilation position a O...

Page 95: ... are combined together into just one Plissé and insect protection screen are to a certain extent in circuit in series The pleated material can be drawn down from above in stepless manner to the desired position If however one wants to have just the flyscreen function the pleated material is first drawn right down Then one uses the handle at the top of the pleated material this at the same time is ...

Page 96: ... the cassette taking care not to allow it to re wind too fast as this will damage the spring 4 21 1 Retensioning REMIflair blinds are delivered with the correct amount of tension in the spring However it may be necessary in the future to adjust the spring On the left hand side of the cassette you will find two tensioning screws The top one is for the fly screen and the lower screw is for the sun s...

Page 97: ...onitor sensor must detect movement over a longer period before it will send an alert Therefore if the siren is triggered accidentally it will not send a false alert The siren can also be triggered by a passive infrared detector PIR optional see your caravan dealer 4 22 2 To disarm To disarm the Tracker Monitor system press the button on the remote control once The siren will beep once and the Trac...

Page 98: ... lift off whilst carefully feeding out the coaxial cable with plug attached 2 Push the Blanking Cap supplied into place to cover the central hole 4 23 4 Removing the Pinnacle This may be necessary should you wish to reduce the overall height of the antenna by 90 mm 1 Simply unscrew the Pinnacle and remove The antenna is designed to remain watertight without the Pinnacle 2 To replace simply screw i...

Page 99: ...e Low setting may be used when situated close to TV transmitters where strong signals may be affecting the quality of the picture Red LED Light Should the red LED on the Power Pack not light first try unplugging the cable connected to the Antenna Dome from the ANT IN socket If the LED then illuminates the fault lies with either the coaxial plug or the coaxial cable please refer to these areas desc...

Page 100: ...ate the Winder anti clockwise to cant the antenna through 90 DO NOT over tighten or use undue force on the winder DO NOT cant for vertically polarised signals with the TELESCOPICS EXTENDED 3 Switch ON the power pack and the red LED will illuminate 4 Check the gain control switch is set to normal NML 5 Tune your television into the strongest signal You may need to adjust the direction of the mast t...

Page 101: ... connected to the Antenna Dome from the ANT IN socket If the LED then illuminates the fault lies with either the coaxial plug or the coaxial cable please refer to these areas described earlier If the LED is still not lit contact our office for further assistance Short Hook up Test This test isolates parts of your system leaving only the TV and the Status antenna linked directly together Firstly un...

Page 102: ...o an electrical outlet 2 After placing the food in a suitable container open the oven door and put it on the glass tray The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking 3 Shut the door Make sure that it is firmly closed When the oven door is opened the light turns off The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pressing the door release button on the control p...

Page 103: ...hey absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal and can catch fire Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and can catch fire Thermometers Use only those labelled Microwave Safe and follow all directions Check the food in several places Conventional thermometers...

Page 104: ...without overcooking the outer areas All liquids such as soup or hot chocolate should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heating baby food stir well and test the temperature before serving Adding Moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the...

Page 105: ...osened iii Door seals and sealing surfaces 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly trained service technician 4 25 7 Before You Call For Service Refer to the following checklist you may prevent an unnecessary service call The oven doesn t work 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged in 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 3 Check that the cooking time is...

Page 106: ...en bounces back the energy to the oven cavity The holes are made to allow light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Do not attempt to service the oven yourself 4 25 9 Specifications Power supply 220V 240V 50 HZ Single Phase with Earthing Microwave Power Consumption 1200W Microwave Output Power 700W Microwave Frequency 2450MHZ Outside Dimensions 465 x 279 x 364 mm Cavity D...

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Page 108: ...t not be loaded in such a way that pressure is exerted on the front body panel as this will cause the panel to crack Do not allow any chemicals toilet or otherwise to contact the gas box floor The use of high pressure water jets to clean your caravan will invalidate your warranty 5 1 2 Acrylic Windows The windows fitted to your Bailey caravan are manufactured from high quality acrylic using the la...

Page 109: ...tardant fabric and are C M H R foam filled Cotton print cushion covers are removable for dry cleaning only Zips along back edge It is recommended that mattresses be stored on edge during winter 5 1 5 Care of your upholstery In the manufacturing of the fabrics used on the soft furnishings of your caravan a silicone coating is applied to help resist dirt and liquids However if a liquid is spilt the ...

Page 110: ...material containing concentrated perfumes body oils linseed oil gritty or abrasive substances solvents white spirit antifreeze etc may result in permanent damage to the material Cleaning should be carried out immediately after use using warm soapy water and a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed using diluted lemon juice Thetford bathroom cleaner is suitable for cleaning the shower and vanity...

Page 111: ...abling the system to drain quickly 2 Remove any water filters fitted and replace with a short length of hose or empty filter cartridge this will ensure the filter is not affected by the disinfectant sterilant solution 3 Fill the system by using the pump with a disinfectant sterilant solution Check that the solution at full strength appears at all taps showers Allow to stand for the recommended per...

Page 112: ...hers should not be used for this type of fire 5 2 3 In Case of Fire i Get everyone out of the caravan as quickly as possible using whichever exit is quickest including windows Do not stop to collect any personal items ii Raise the alarm Call the Fire Brigade in the UK dial 999 iii Turn off gas container valve if safe to do so 5 2 4 Ventilation All ventilation complies with EN 721 and vents should ...

Page 113: ...turer s specification and should be fitted by them or an authorised agent 5 2 7 Portable Appliances Never use portable cooking or heating equipment other than electric heaters that are not of the direct radiant type as it is a fire and asphyxiation hazard 5 2 8 Modifications Never allow modification of electrical or LPG systems and appliances except by qualified persons ...

Page 114: ...5 7 General 5 2 1 5 4 3 6 5 3 ASSEMBLING THE BUNKS ...

Page 115: ...ng the leader board until bed is fully extended iii Arrange seat cushions to suit 5 3 3 Side Dinette Bed Fig 2 i Remove table from support leg ii Place the table top between seats on ledge iii Arrange seat cushions as appropriate When children especially those under 3 years of age use any bunk bed care must be taken against the risk of them falling out 5 3 4 Drop Down Table Bed Drop down table bed...

Page 116: ...wiring connections and then replace with fuse of correct rating Battery disconnected Check connections Pump seized or overheated Refer to pump manufacturers servicing instructions If a pressure pump is being used Refer to tap manufacturers servicing pressure sensing switch may have failed instructions If a switched tap is being used the switch Refer to pump manufacturers servicing may have failed ...

Page 117: ...ted they may be Disconnect and check that they have at least Ø restricting flow 6 3mm bore Pump needs servicing Refer to pump servicing instructions Partially blocked pump filter or in line filter if fitted Dismantle and clean if necessary Pump outlet pipe kinked restricting flow Check and re route if necessary Water leak Check all water connections 5 4 6 FAULT Reduced flow from either taps Cause ...

Page 118: ...11 General 5 5 4 8 FAULT Water heater difficult to drain Cause Cure Hot taps not open preventing air entering Open taps hot system to let water out Air bleed pipe kinked or blocked Unkink or unblock pipe ...

Page 119: ...uctions when knob depressed is released Thermocouple or valve failure Seek service attention Goes out after Bottle temperature too low See gas supply notes a time Chimney intake or flue partly blocked Check and clear Goes out Flue disconnected or damaged Turn heater out immediately when door is slammed Seek service attention 5 5 3 FAULT Blown Air Symptoms Cause Cure Not working Supply fuse blown R...

Page 120: ...ng Examine free off cable or replace Brakes under adjusted Check complete brake transmission system and re adjust if necessary Shock absorber weak or ineffective Replace Drawshaft sticking Check over full stroke lubricate if necessary 5 6 4 FAULT Brake judder Cause Cure Linings contaminated with grease Replace brake shoe assemblies Failure of bond between lining and shoe Replace brake shoe assembl...

Page 121: ...ed on front bunk Check plug is located correctly and turn on the switch 5 8 TRACKER FAULT FINDING 5 8 1 GENERAL QUESTIONS Q How does the system work A Tracker monitor for caravans is armed and disarmed by an alarm Triggering the alarm siren does NOT generate an alert from the Tracker monitor unit To arm the Tracker Monitor system press the button the remote control once The siren will beep twice A...

Page 122: ...ot have a Tracker system can I take it out and fitted to my new one A No it is not possible to transfer it to another caravan Q Will my Tracker system work in France A Yes the Tracker System works in England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland France and Spain QUESTIONS RELATING TO POWER Q Will the Tracker battery recharge A Yes the TRACKER battery is a sealed battery and will recharge when the leisur...

Page 123: ...r dealer Q Does the PIR cause the Tracker system to go off A No the PIR will only make the siren sound It will not trigger the Tracker monitor system to send an alert Q The PIR has a red light on it my children are kept awake at night can I switch it off A No the warning LED indicates that the unit is working and cannot be switched off Q I keep dogs in my caravan and the alarm keeps going off can ...

Page 124: ...e will de program your old remote from the alarm then it will never work and at the same time re program the alarm to the replacement remote Q I only have one Radio Remote Can I obtain more A Yes your dealer will be able to sell you additional remotes and program the system for them ...

Page 125: ...6 2 6 Index ...

Page 126: ...gerator 5 14 Room Heater 5 12 Tracker Monitor 5 14 Water System 5 9 Fire Safety 5 5 Extinguishers 5 5 Ventilation 5 5 G Gas System 3 7 Gas Leaks 3 9 Types of gas 3 8 Ventilation 3 10 M Maintenance general 5 1 Microwave Oven 4 59 R Refrigerators 4 17 N97 Model 4 28 RM 7390 Model 4 17 RM 8550L Model 4 21 Registration 1 4 Road lighting 2 10 Rooflight Extraction Fan 4 43 S Safety 1 5 Smoke Alarm 4 16 ...

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