11-2
CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME
Washroom And Handbasin Fittings
These should be cleaned using a non
abrasive household cleaner. Always put the
cold water into the hand basin before adding
the hot in order to preserve the finish of the
thermoplastic formed basin.
Please note:
Under no circumstances should
alcohol, spirit or solvent-based liquids be
used on GRP or ABS plastic panels as these
substances may react with the material and
cause visible damage.
Shower Trays
Only clean your shower tray using soap and
water. Do not use chemical based cleaning
agents as this may attack the material of the
tray.
Water Systems
The water systems and in particular storage
tanks, in motorhomes are susceptible to
contamination by bacteria if care is not taken
with their use and cleaning. The symptoms
caused by bacterial contamination are not
purely limited to gastro-intestinal diseases,
but may also manifest themselves as ear,
nose, throat, and eye or skin infections. It is
therefore important that you carry out the
following procedure prior to using the
motorhome each time, even if you boil or
filter all water you use for drinking.
Please note:
If your motorhome is not going
to be used for an extended period of time it is
recommend that you disconnect the vehicle
battery to prevent the battery from
discharging.
Water Containers
(i)
All water remaining in any water
container should be disposed of so
that the container is empty.
(ii)
The outside of external water
containers should be thoroughly
cleansed and washed down to remove
any dirt, dust or other contaminant.
Water at a suitably hot temperature
containing an appropriate detergent is
recommended for this purpose. Water
should then be put into the container,
swirled round and then emptied out.
(iii)
All containers should then be totally
filled with water containing an
appropriate disinfectant / sterilising
solution and allowed to stand for the
recommended contact time (e.g. Milton
for 15 minutes).
(iv)
The solution should be emptied from
the container.
(v)
The opening of the any container
should be cleaned thoroughly with an
appropriate pre-prepared wipe
impregnated with a disinfectant /
sterilising solution.
(vi)
External containers should be inverted
whilst stored overnight (if possible).
(vii)
Containers must be filled with mains
water only and mains water only
should be used for the above cleaning
procedure.
(viii)
On no account should garden hoses
be used to fill water tanks.
Internal Water Systems
(i)
Drain down the system. (Open all taps
to allow air in, enabling the system to
drain quickly). See Index - Draining
Down The Water System.
(ii)
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 / sterilising solution).
(iii)
Fill the system by using the pump with
a disinfectant / sterilising solution.
(Check that the solution at full strength
appears at all taps/showers). Allow to
stand for the recommended period of
time.
(iv)
Drain the system down completely.
(v)
Thoroughly clean the outside of all
taps/connectors with a cloth soaked in
the disinfectant / sterilising solution.
(vi)
Flush the system through with clean
drinking water until no traces of
disinfectant / sterilising solution can be
detected at any tap.
(vii)
Replace the filter. Suitable sterilising
chemicals are available from your
Elddis Retailer, accessory shop,
chemists, or homebrew shops. It is not,
however, recommended to use bleach
or sodium metabisulphide.
Summary of Contents for ACCORDO
Page 5: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...
Page 11: ...4 2 MOTORWAY HANDLING ...
Page 13: ...5 2 ARRIVING ON SITE ...
Page 19: ...7 2 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...
Page 22: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT AUTOQUEST ...
Page 23: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...
Page 55: ...9 32 HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME S EQUIPMENT ...
Page 61: ...9 38 HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME S EQUIPMENT ...
Page 63: ...10 2 SECURITY ...
Page 69: ...11 6 CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME ...
Page 71: ...12 2 STORAGE ...
Page 75: ...13 4 WARRANTY ...
Page 77: ...14 2 MOTORHOME CONSTRUCTION ...
Page 79: ...15 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...
Page 80: ...16 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AUTOQUEST ...
Page 81: ...16 2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ...
Page 87: ...18 4 GLOSSARY ...
Page 95: ...20 2 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...
Page 97: ...21 2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ...