Compass RALLYE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CONTENTS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ........ 1-1
Model Year Designation .......................... 1-1
Compass Technical Approvals ................ 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY ............................... 2-1
Please read before using your new
caravan. .................................................. 2-1
Ventilation ............................................... 2-2
High-Level Ventilation ............................. 2-2
Low-Level Ventilation .............................. 2-2
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms ........... 2-2
Gas Dispersal Holes ............................... 2-2
Petrol/Diesel Fumes ................................ 2-2
Fire Safety ............................................... 2-2
Fire Extinguishers ................................... 2-2
In Case Of Fire ........................................ 2-2
Fire Retardant Foams ............................. 2-2
Escape Paths .......................................... 2-2
Your Caravan Payload Explained ........... 2-3
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ............... 3-1
Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio .... 3-1
Loading ................................................... 3-1
Internal Loading & Checks ...................... 3-1
External Loading & Checks ..................... 3-2
Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ................. 3-2
TOWING AND DRIVING ......................... 4-1
Reversing ................................................ 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................... 4-1
Setting Off ............................................... 4-1
Caravan Handling ................................... 4-1
Motorway Driving .................................... 4-2
Towing Covers ........................................ 4-2
Tyre and Wheel Checks .......................... 4-2
ARRIVING ON SITE ............................... 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................... 5-1
Selecting a Pitch ..................................... 5-1
Side-To-Side Levelling ............................ 5-1
Leveller Jack ........................................... 5-1
Ramp ...................................................... 5-1
Front & Back Levelling ............................ 5-1
Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site
or Steep Hill ............................................ 5-2
Entering and Exiting the Caravan ........... 5-2
GETTING STARTED .............................. 6-1
Electricity ................................................. 6-1
Power Supply Charger ............................ 6-1
12v Systems: .......................................... 6-1
Generator/Charger .................................. 6-1
Electricity Mains Supply .......................... 6-1
Connecting To Mains Supply On
Arrival at Site ........................................... 6-1
Disconnecting Mains Supply When
Leaving Site ............................................ 6-2
Overseas Electrical Connection .............. 6-2
Gas Safety Advice ................................... 6-3
Facts about LPG ..................................... 6-3
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance
Exhaust ................................................... 6-3
LPG Gas System .................................... 6-3
Gas Supply ............................................. 6-4
Connection .............................................. 6-4
Changing a gas cylinder ......................... 6-4
Auto Changeover Gas Regulator ............ 6-4
High Pressure Gas Hoses ...................... 6-6
Water System .......................................... 6-7
High Flow Watermaster Pump with
Intelligent Control (IC) ............................. 6-7
Maintenance ........................................... 6-9
Helpful Hints ............................................ 6-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-10
Diagnostic Codes .................................. 6-10
Winterising ............................................ 6-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 7-1
12v Power Supply ................................... 7-1
Battery Installation .................................. 7-1
Battery Maintenance ............................... 7-1
Generators / Charger .............................. 7-1
230v Power Supply ................................. 7-1
Mains Unit ............................................... 7-1
Resetting the RCD .................................. 7-1
Automatic Charging System ................... 7-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights 7-2
Connecting a Solar Panel
and/or Satellite Dish ................................ 7-3
External Solar Panel Connection ............ 7-3
External Satellite TV Connection ............ 7-3
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S
EQUIPMENT ........................................... 8-1
Electrical Control Panels ......................... 8-1
Rallye ...................................................... 8-1
Combined Cooker Hob, Oven and Grill .. 8-3
Using the Hotplate Gas Burners ............. 8-3
Using the Electric Hotplate ...................... 8-4
Using the Grill ......................................... 8-4
Using the Oven ....................................... 8-5
Oven Temperature Control ...................... 8-5
Refrigerator ............................................. 8-7
Defrosting ............................................... 8-11
Switching off Refrigerator ....................... 8-11
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