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Contents

4.8.8

Winter operation .......................................... 4-22

4.8.9

Storage ........................................................ 4-23

4.9

AL-KO SECURE WHEEL LOCK
(optional extra) ........................................... 4-24

4.10

THE ALKO CARAVAN CHASSIS ............... 4-25

4.10.1 Chassis members ........................................ 4-25
4.10.2 Drilling or welding of parts or accessories ... 4-25
4.10.3 Independent suspension ............................. 4-25
4.10.4 Coupling head ............................................. 4-25
4.10.5 Secondary braking (Breakaway cable) ........ 4-26
4.10.6 Uncoupling .................................................. 4-26
4.10.7 Brake drum/hub assembly ........................... 4-26
4.10.8 Operating instructions ................................. 4-26
4.10.9 Coupling ...................................................... 4-26
4.10.10 Stabiliser Unit: ............................................. 4-27
4.10.11 Uncoupling .................................................. 4-27
4.10.12 Checking the efficiency of the left/right

friction pads: ................................................ 4-27

4.10.13 Manoeuvring operation ................................ 4-27
4.10.14 Noises whilst driving .................................... 4-28
4.10.15 Remedial Action .......................................... 4-28
4.10.16 Storing ......................................................... 4-28
4.10.17 Towing ball ................................................... 4-28
4.10.18 Overrunning device ..................................... 4-28
4.10.19 Jockey wheel ............................................... 4-29
4.10.20 Brake linkage ............................................... 4-29
4.10.21 Corner steadies ........................................... 4-29
4.10.22 Braking system adjustment ......................... 4-29
4.10.23 Chassis Lubrication Points .......................... 4-31

4.11

HEKI 2 ROOFLIGHT ................................... 4-31

4.11.1

To open in the tilted position ........................ 4-31

4.11.2

To open in the intermediate position ............ 4-31

4.11.3

To open in the ventilation position ............... 4-31

4.11.4

Closing the blinds ........................................ 4-32

4.11.5

Opening the blinds ...................................... 4-32

4.11.6

Care Instructions ......................................... 4-32

4.12

STATUS 530 DIRECTIONAL TELEVISION
& FM RADIO ANTENNA ............................. 4-33

4.12.1 Travelling ..................................................... 4-33
4.12.2 Operating the System .................................. 4-33
4.12.3 VHF Television Reception (Overseas Only) 4-33
4.12.4 Fault Finding ................................................ 4-34

4.13

DAEWOO MICROWAVE OVEN ................. 4-35

4.13.1 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to

excessive microwave energy ...................... 4-35

4.13.2 Operational Procedure ................................ 4-36
4.13.3 Wattage Output Chart .................................. 4-37
4.13.4 Controls ....................................................... 4-37
4.13.5 Weight Defrosting ........................................ 4-38
4.13.6 Time Defrosting ........................................... 4-38
4.13.7 Cooking in One Stage ................................. 4-38
4.13.8 Cooking in Two Stages ................................ 4-39
4.13.9 Easy Cooking .............................................. 4-39
4.13.10 Auto Cook .................................................... 4-39
4.13.11 Child Safety Lock ........................................ 4-40
4.13.12 To Stop The Oven While The Oven Is

Operating ..................................................... 4-40

4.13.13 Microwave Specifications ............................ 4-40
4.13.14 Before You Call For Service ........................ 4-41
4.13.15 Questions and Answers ............................... 4-41

5.1

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ......................... 5-1

5.1.1

Exterior .......................................................... 5-1

5.1.2

Acrylic Windows ............................................ 5-1

5.1.3

Window Catches and Stays .......................... 5-2

5.1.4

Interior walls .................................................. 5-2

5.1.5

Furniture ........................................................ 5-2

5.1.6

Mattresses ..................................................... 5-2

5.1.7

Care of your upholstery ................................. 5-2

5.1.8

Curtains ......................................................... 5-3

5.1.9

Hinges and Catches ...................................... 5-3

5.1.10 Free Standing Table ...................................... 5-3
5.1.11

Shower/Vanity Units ...................................... 5-3

5.1.12 Guidance on Cleaning Portable Water

Tanks and the Water System and in
Touring Caravans .......................................... 5-3

5.1.13 For Containers ............................................... 5-4
5.1.14 For Systems .................................................. 5-4

5.2

FIRE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........... 5-5

5.2.1

Children ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.2

Fire Extinguishers .......................................... 5-5

5.2.3

In Case of Fire ............................................... 5-5

5.2.4

Smoke Alarms ............................................... 5-5

5.2.5

Ventilation ...................................................... 5-5

5.2.6

Petrol/Diesel Fumes ...................................... 5-6

5.2.7

Original Equipment Appliances ..................... 5-6

5.2.8

Portable Appliances ....................................... 5-6

5.2.9

Modifications .................................................. 5-6

5.3

BUNK ASSEMBLY ........................................ 5-7

5.3.1

Slatted Bed (Fig. 1) ....................................... 5-7

5.4

WATER SYSTEM - FAULT FINDING ............ 5-8

5.4.1

FAULT - Water not flowing from any tap
when operated but pump runs ....................... 5-8

5.4.2

FAULT - Pump does not run .......................... 5-8

5.4.3

FAULT - Water flows from cold tap but has
reduced flow from hot .................................... 5-8

5.4.4

FAULT - Water flows from hot tap but has
reduced flow from cold .................................. 5-9

5.4.5

FAULT - Reduced flow from both hot and
cold taps ........................................................ 5-9

5.4.6

FAULT - Reduced flow from either taps ......... 5-9

5.4.7

FAULT - Water Heater pressure relief valve
venting water ................................................. 5-9

5.4.8

FAULT - Water heater difficult to drain ......... 5-10

5.5

ROOM HEATER - FAULT FINDING ........... 5-11

5.5.1

FAULT - Heater will not light ........................ 5-11

5.5.2

FAULT - Heater lights .................................. 5-11

5.5.3

FAULT - Blown Air ....................................... 5-11

5.6

BRAKE FAULT FINDING CHART - AL-KO 5-12

5.6.1

FAULT - Braking is one-sided ...................... 5-12

5.6.2

FAULT - The trailer brakes during mild
decelerations ............................................... 5-12

5.6.3

FAULT - The trailer brakes snatch when
braking ......................................................... 5-12

5.6.4

FAULT - Brake judder .................................. 5-12

5.6.5

FAULT - Trailer brakes lock up when
reversing ...................................................... 5-12

5.6.6

FAULT - Trailer brakes inoperative .............. 5-13

5.6.7

FAULT - Hot brakes ..................................... 5-13

5.6.8

FAULT - Handbrake will not hold trailer on
slope ............................................................ 5-13

5.7

REFRIGERATOR - FAULT FINDING .......... 5-13

5.7.1

FAULT - No 230V fridge operation .............. 5-13

5.8

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......... 5-14

Summary of Contents for Orion

Page 1: ...Owners Manual ...

Page 2: ...______________________________________________________________ Tel No _________________________________________________________________ Key Nos All Doors _____________________________________________________ Retailer s Name _________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________...

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Page 4: ... 5 3 2 3 Changing Gas Cylinders 3 6 3 2 4 Gas safety advice 3 7 3 2 5 Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust 3 7 3 2 6 Gas Leaks 3 7 3 2 7 Ventilation 3 7 3 2 8 Gas BBQ point 3 8 3 3 THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 230 VOLT 3 9 3 3 1 On arrival at caravan site 3 9 3 3 2 On leaving caravan site 3 10 3 3 3 Generators 3 10 3 3 4 Overseas connections 3 10 3 3 5 Mains unit 3 11 3 4 THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 VOLT 3 12...

Page 5: ...ications 4 40 4 13 14 Before You Call For Service 4 41 4 13 15 Questions and Answers 4 41 5 1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 5 1 5 1 1 Exterior 5 1 5 1 2 Acrylic Windows 5 1 5 1 3 Window Catches and Stays 5 2 5 1 4 Interior walls 5 2 5 1 5 Furniture 5 2 5 1 6 Mattresses 5 2 5 1 7 Care of your upholstery 5 2 5 1 8 Curtains 5 3 5 1 9 Hinges and Catches 5 3 5 1 10 Free Standing Table 5 3 5 1 11 Shower Vanity Un...

Page 6: ...tenance 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...

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Page 8: ...ley caravans co uk All enquiries regarding your caravan must be addressed in the first 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 y...

Page 9: ...comes with every new Bailey Orion caravan In this way we not only ensure long term peace of mind but also enhance the re sale value of your investment 1 3 1 6 Year Body Shell Integrity Guarantee The Bailey Alu Tech Orion caravan is covered by a six 6 year Bodyshell Integrity Guarantee from the initial date of purchase This cover extends to any structural degradation to the bodyshell that arises as...

Page 10: ...any problems that may exist 1 3 5 Terms and Conditions The Bailey Warranty Cover set out above is offered subject to the following simple terms and conditions Cover 1 During the term of the Warranty Cover subject to these terms and conditions Bailey will through an Authorised Service Centre at its option repair or replace all parts and components of the Orion caravan that are included in the Warra...

Page 11: ...ims not authorised in this way 8 Bailey reserve the right to examine the vehicle before any repairs commence or any replacement part is fitted Registration Use 9 The Warranty Registration Form must have been sent to Bailey within six 6 weeks of the original purchase date It is the responsibility of the Bailey Retailer to forward this information to Bailey This is part of the terms of trading that ...

Page 12: ... or fire damage or any losses incurred by accident or fire or d transport costs to and from point of repair 14 Bailey will only be liable for costs which are incurred as a direct consequence of the event defect or fault leading to the claim being made under this warranty No liability will be accepted for any other loss or damage such as loss of income or revenue or loss of business or profits cost...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ...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 15: ...1 8 1 Introduction ...

Page 16: ...pment Items made 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 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 bicy...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... 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 19: ... 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 20: ... 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 of 160Nm Ne...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ... 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 retracted release the clamp and raise the jockey wheel to its travel position Once the jockey wheel is at its travel position and the wheel i...

Page 23: ...f time before carrying out any manoeuvre Allow longer to accelerate up speed prior to overtaking Allow for the vehicle being twice its normal length Do not suddenly swing out Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly as possible Use nearside wing mirror to check caravan has cleared when overtaking 2 3 4 Reversing Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved with practice and should be first attempted ...

Page 24: ...are i Insufficient tyre pressures on either caravan or tow vehicle ii Tow vehicle too light or otherwise unsuitable iii Incorrect loading or weight distribution iv Excessive speed especially downhill v Side winds vi Overtaking vii Being overtaken by a high sided vehicle viii Erratic driving ix Mixing radial and cross ply tyres x Nose of caravan is towing too high xi Insufficient noseweight For bes...

Page 25: ... to have it examined by a tyre specialist as soon as possible The caravan industry recommends that for safety reasons tyres more than 7 years old from the date of manufacture be replaced but preferably replaced at 4 years old The tyres may have deteriorated by this time regardless of tread depth The cleaning of tyres should only be carried out using soap and water Petrol diesel paraffin and other ...

Page 26: ...aravan wheel bolts must always only be tightened to the appropriate setting by tightening each opposite fixing in succession to the correct torque Always use a calibrated torque wrench Do not use a corner steady brace power or electric wrench It is as dangerous to overtighten wheel bolts as it is to not tighten them sufficiently The torque settings should be checked after the first 50 km 30 miles ...

Page 27: ... before towing 2 3 16 Changing a Wheel i Always ensure that the tow vehicle and caravan are in a safe position before attempting to change the caravan s wheel We recommend leaving the caravan hitched to the tow vehicle when changing the caravan s wheel The tow vehicle should be left in gear or P Park for an automatic with the handbrake on both the car and caravan fully applied ii Lower the corner ...

Page 28: ...ct the secondary braking cable Disconnect the 13 pin plug and return it to its holder Replace towball cover Park your vehicle alongside the caravan on the offside 2 3 18 Levelling the caravan Levelling must be carried out in both directions in order for the refrigerator and other equipment to function correctly The positioning of the jockey wheel can be used to help level the caravan Lower the cor...

Page 29: ...a car caravan combination not exceeding 3500kg maximum laden weight and where the maximum loaded weight of the caravan does not exceed the unladen weight of the car New drivers outside these rules will need to take an additional driving test Existing drivers who passed a test before 1 January 1997 are not affected ...

Page 30: ...curity 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 by using...

Page 31: ...off side of pump Check system drain plugs are closed No water Check water supply 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 kink...

Page 32: ...optional extra to extend the hose The system is pressure controlled to protect your caravan from sustaining damage to your water system plumbing connections should be checked at the beginning of every season for frost damage or loose connections When using an Aquasource system do not sleep or leave the vehicle unattended without turning off the water source 3 1 7 Draining and Winterisation of the ...

Page 33: ...ll require mopping up 3 1 10 Waste Grey Water System The waste water often referred to as grey water from the caravan s sinks and shower tray are routed to two outlets just behind the offside wheel When setting up your caravan short pieces of waste pipe hose should be fitted to the wastewater outlets to direct the water into a suitable container These are both available from your caravan retailer ...

Page 34: ...r to but not identical with UK Butane Butane is suitable for use at temperatures down to 2 C but will not work below that temperature Propane Propane is supplied in red or partly red bottles that have a female left hand threaded connector Scandinavian countries use the same connector Germany or Austria supply Propane with a male connection Propane will work at temperatures as low as 40 C and is th...

Page 35: ...th a regulator as standard equipment This is located in the caravan gas box mounted on the front bulkhead of the caravan between the gas bottles The gas regulator has a working pressure of 30mbar and is suitable for both propane and butane liquefied petroleum gas There are dedicated hoses available for different types of gas bottle They are also available for camping gas and other mainland Europe ...

Page 36: ...xible gas hoses for deterioration and renew as necessary with approved type all hoses should be replaced before the expiry date marked on the hose or after a maximum of five years Remember the gas is heavier than air and therefore sinks to the lowest point Keep gas bottle containers outside and protected against frost If they must be kept inside make sure they are well away from heat 3 2 7 Ventila...

Page 37: ...ortable cooking or heating equipment other than electric heaters that are not of the direct radiant type in your caravan as it is a fire and asphyxiation hazard Appliances such as cookers with naked flames should never be used for room heating No appliance shall be used inside when being connected to the external BBQ socket It is recommended that any elevating roofs be raised when the leisure acco...

Page 38: ...arthed 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: ...ting as that 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 s...

Page 43: ...nnected first and reconnected last Car type battery chargers are not suitable for charging a leisure battery and may damage it When not using Orion 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 drain from the fridge circuit relays ...

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: ...ay 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 wo...

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: ...enings for the products of combustion exhaust flue shall never be obstructed They should be checked regularly and if necessary cleaned by the user e g in winter snow shall be removed from the combustion outlet and air intake Where the open end of the exhaust flue terminates three sides of the under floor space are to be kept open and not obstructed and not contain through floor ventilation opening...

Page 50: ...ted with both gas and electric Switching appliance off Turn the selector knob to the Off position p Note that the fan will continue to run for 3 minutes to allow the heater to cool down Adjusting the temperature Turn the temperature control knob clockwise to increase and anti clockwise to reduce the room temperature The heater will automatically turn itself on and off to maintain the desired ambie...

Page 51: ...a lockout Some gas lockouts e g ignition lockout and combustion air faults will still permit use of the appliance in electric only operation If the problem persists contact Whale Support on 44 0 845 217 2933 4 2 7 Winterising When using the heater in winter ensure the flues are not blocked by snow or fallen leaves etc When the Space Heater is not going to be used for along period of time we recomm...

Page 52: ...nite the burner for at least one minute The respective knob positions are shown To light the burner press in 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 a...

Page 53: ... 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 cooked A non...

Page 54: ... lit within 15 seconds the control knob should be released and the oven left for at least 1 minute before a further attempt to ignite the burner 5 Place the oven shelf in the required position and close the door Set the control knob to approximately gas mark 5 and heat the oven for about 30 minutes to eliminate any residual factory lubricants that might impart unpleasant smells to the meals being ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ... 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 57: ...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 6 2 Testing T...

Page 58: ...ows whether the flame is burning The flame is burning when the meter comes into the green area 4 7 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 mains v...

Page 59: ... C Position 5 is the coldest setting 4 7 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 60: ...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 61: ...n 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 d Flush...

Page 62: ...4 19 Caravan Equipment 4 Control panel with optional features Standard C250 Optional features C250 ...

Page 63: ...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 correct dosage ofAqua Rinse This Thetford ...

Page 64: ...st empty the middle lamp indicates that it is more than half full when the upper lamp lights up the tank needs emptying as it can only take 2 3 further uses The Waste Holding Tank Level Indicator will flash when the holding tank is not present In this case the toilet will not flush 15 Waste Pump Out System When activating the control panel this feature automatically lights up When the Waste Holdin...

Page 65: ...m the Automatic Pressure Release Vent by prising it up using a small screwdriver Use one hand to push the Automatic Pressure Release Vent open while holding the float of the Automatic Pressure Release Vent on the inside of the tank with the other hand Push the float upwards turn it 180 degrees and remove it from below Remove the rubber seal underneath the float Rinse the float and rubber seal unde...

Page 66: ...ce the cap back on the emptying spout of the tank 16 If the toilet has its own flush water tank place a sufficiently large bowl under the drain tube to catch the remaining water from the flush water tank and remove the drain plug When no more water exits put the drain plug on the drain tube put it back in its original position and close the access door If the toilet is connected to the vehicle s w...

Page 67: ...s not in use always screw the 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 4 9 AL KO SECURE WHEEL LOCK optional extra 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...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...rised 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 10 8 Operating instructions Coupling handle Fig 1 Item 1 Stabiliser Lever Fig 1 Item 2 The Stabiliser lever Fig 2 Item 2 must be in the uppermost position open 4 10 9 Coupling 1 Pull the coupling handle Fig 3 Item 1 up in the direction of arrow Th...

Page 70: ...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 dock See B 6 If the arrow o...

Page 71: ... 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 10 16 Storing To reduce the possibility of contamination of component parts of the AKS 3004 the stabilising handle should b...

Page 72: ...c 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 the forward direc...

Page 73: ...brake 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 the wheels to lock up xvi When parking the han...

Page 74: ...hat the Heki 2 rooflight is fully closed and both handles are securely fastened 4 11 1 To open in the tilted position a Press the knob in the toggle catches on either side of the glass and turn through approx 90 deg b Grasp the metal bar in the middle snap it out of its holder swivel down and press the glass dome upwards Glass dome is held by the two gas springs after approx 150mm c Swivel the met...

Page 75: ...s a Move blind end rod with rocker right to the outside b Hold the recessed grip with one hand with the other hand press the rocker and move the blind back do not let it recoil Do not stand on the acrylic glass dome Close Heki 2 completely before moving off Do not leave your vehicle when Heki 2 is open Please consult your local dealer if you have any problems or defects Remove any snow ice or dirt...

Page 76: ...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 to achiev...

Page 77: ... 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 78: ...ren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use FEATURES 1 Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened The oven will only operate with ...

Page 79: ...op Clear button is touched during the oven operation the oven stops cooking and all information retained To erase all information except the present timee touch the Stop Clear button once more If the oven door is opened during the oven operation all information is retained 11 If the Start button is touched and the oven does not operate check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions...

Page 80: ... a 24 hour clock system 3 Turn the dial knob to adjust hour 4 Press Clock button 5 Turn the dial knob to adjust minute 6 Press Clock button This oven has multple clock systems If you want 12 hour clock system omit this step If you selected 12 hour system the display will show the hours from 1 to 12 If you selected 24 hour system the display will show the hours from 0 to 23 The adjusted hour starts...

Page 81: ...or starts blinking 2 Press Defrost button once more The g indicator disappears and 0 is displayed 3 Turn the dial knob to adjust the defrosting time The display will show what you selected 4 Press Start button Your oven can be programmed for 60 minutes 00 seconds 60 00 When you press Start button the DEF indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in DEFROST mode The display counts down the time...

Page 82: ... EASY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100 full power by simply pressing the Easy Cook button 1 Press Easy Cook button When you press Easy Cooko button 30 appears After 1 5 seconds the oven starts reheating When the cooking time ends you will hear 3 beeps 4 13 10 Auto Cook AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favourite foods by repeatedly touching Auto cook button 1 Press...

Page 83: ...r button You can restart the oven by pressing Start button Press Stop Clear button once more to erase all instructions You must enter in new instructions 2 Open the door You can restart the oven by closing the door and pressing Start button Oven stops operating when door is opened 4 13 13 Microwave Specifications Power supply 230V AC 50Hz Single Phase with Earthing Power consumption 1200W Output P...

Page 84: ...empty for a short time will not damage the oven However it is not recommended Q Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed A No Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking Q Can I open the door when the oven is operating A The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off an...

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Page 86: ...e 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 latest plastic processing methods For cleaning use only generous amounts of water to wash away dust and road grit etc Then use a soft cloth and warm soapy water and gently remove the remaining dirt...

Page 87: ... either a dehumidifiers or water absorbent crystals To ventilate your caravan on dry days open as many windows and roof lights as possible to allow air to move through the vehicle Try to do this as often as possible at least once a week but keep windows and roof lights closed on wet days as damp air may increase indoor humidity Humidity levels can also be controlled by reducing the level of activi...

Page 88: ... 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 unit plastic items sinks shower trays thetford toilets etc Domestic cleaning products are not to be used to clean the shower vanity unit plasti...

Page 89: ...be used for the above cleaning procedure 9 On no account should garden hoses be used to fill water tanks 5 1 14 For Systems 1 Drain down the system Open all taps and valves to allow air in enabling 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 ...

Page 90: ...al with fat or electrical fires and water type extinguishers 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 Smoke Alar...

Page 91: ... 2 7 Original Equipment Appliances See sections devoted to individual appliances Replacement parts for any appliance shall conform to the appliance manufacturer s specification and should be fitted by them or an authorised agent 5 2 8 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 asphyxiat...

Page 92: ...5 7 General 5 5 3 BUNK ASSEMBLY 5 3 1 Slatted Bed Fig 1 i Grasp the leader board ii Walk backwards holding the leader board until bed is fully extended iii Arrange seat cushions to suit Fig 1 ...

Page 93: ...se blown Check 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 m...

Page 94: ...been fitted 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 Replace filter 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 Cure Y con...

Page 95: ...10 5 General 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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...usted Re adjust as described Pull off spring broken Replace spring Seized cables Free off or replace 5 6 8 FAULT Handbrake will not hold trailer on slope Cause Cure Incorrect adjustment at spring cylinder Re adjust as described 5 7 REFRIGERATOR FAULT FINDING 5 7 1 FAULT No 230V fridge operation Cause Cure 230V socket that the fridge is plugged Usually located either under the oven or in the into n...

Page 99: ...witch the caravan battery should automatically charge whilst in transit Q How do I remove the rear lights to replace the bulbs A 1 Push the flat head screwdriver into the recess at the base of the light 2 Gently prise the bottom of the light unit out whilst pulling in a downward movement on the top of the light 3 The complete unit will now pull away from the rear panel 4 To refit is simply the rev...

Page 100: ...2 5 13 Refrigerator 5 13 Room Heater 5 11 Water System 5 8 Fire Safety 5 5 Extinguishers 5 5 Ventilation 5 5 G Gas System 3 5 Gas Leaks 3 7 Types of gas 3 5 Ventilation 3 7 M Maintenance general 5 1 Microwave Oven 4 35 R Refrigerators N112 Model 4 15 Registration 1 6 Road lighting 2 10 S Safety 1 7 Smoke Alarm 4 14 T Toilet Thetford Cassette C 250 4 18 Towing 2 8 Tyres 2 10 V Ventilation 3 7 Venti...

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