Compass RALLYE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
Please read before using your new
caravan.
In order for you to get the most out of your
new Compass caravan it is necessary for you
to be aware of the following:
(i)
Do not obstruct ventilators and clean
them regularly, it is advisable to clean
and check all the ventilators annually for
blockages and where necessary rectify
any blockages found.
(ii) Inspect the high pressure flexible gas
hose (available from your retailer)
regularly for deterioration and renew as
necessary, with an approved type, in
any case no later than the expiry date
stated on the hose.
(iii) Ensure the gas supply and all
appliances are turned off before towing
your caravan.
(iv) If your caravan has been fitted with a
gas BBQ point it must be only used for
its intended purpose.
Do not use a gas
barbeque within an awning.
(v) Never use portable cooking or heating
equipment inside your caravan. Do not
use your fitted cooking equipment as
heating at any time.
(vi) Never allow modification to your gas or
electrical system unless qualified
persons carry them out. All modification
to the gas system should be carried out
by a Gas Safe Register™ approved gas
fitter. Any modifications carried out on
the electrical system must be carried
out by an electrician on the roll of the
NICEIC or be a member of the ECA.
(vii) If you suspect there is a gas leak please
open all the windows then vacate the
caravan. Turn off the gas container if
safe to do so, then contact your nearest
Compass Retailer to arrange for them
to check the gas system.
(viii) In the interest of safety, replacement
parts for an appliance should conform
to the appliance manufacturer’s
specifications and must be fitted by
them or an authorised agent.
(ix) It is recommended that you provide a
dry powder fire extinguisher complying
with ISO 7165 of at least 1KG capacity
by the exit door and a fire blanket next
to the cooker. Ensure you read the
‘advice to occupier label’ fitted to your
caravan usually found on the inside of
the wardrobe door.
(x) Never exceed your caravans Maximum
Technical Permissible Laden Mass.
(see Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight
Ratio)
(xi) The laden nose weight for your caravan
should not exceed the lower of the
following:
• Towing vehicles maximum nose
weight
• Tow bar maximum nose weight
• The caravan’s maximum nose weight.
(xii) Ensure heavy and large items are
secured before towing your new
caravan to reduce the risk of damage
being caused while the caravan is in
motion.
(xiii) Pull out worktop extensions, where
fitted, are only designed to take a
maximum weight of 6kgs.
(xiv) Where high level bunks are fitted, care
should be taken when used by children.
The protection against falling out must
be in place when the bunk is used.
(xv) When your caravan is connected to
your towing vehicle it should be level or
slightly nose down.
(xvi) When your caravan is loaded to its
MTPLM and the weight distributed in
accordance with the handbook, your
caravan is designed to be towed at a
maximum speed of 100kmh/60mph.
(xvii) It is illegal to tow your caravan whilst
it is occupied.
(xviii) If your caravan is fitted with a lift up
bunk it is designed for a maximum
weight of 11 stone and is not suitable
for children under 3 years old without
supervision.
(xix) Do not leave children under 14 years of
age unattended in your caravan.
(xx) Your vehicles MIRO is calculated with
no water on board. To travel with water
you must take account of the water in
your vehicle payload. 1 litre of water =
1Kg.