elddis Affinity 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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3-3
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
Uncoupling
Before uncoupling disconnect the electrical
connections and breakaway cable. Also check that
it is safe to uncouple your caravan taking into
account any gradients. With the stabiliser function
disengaged, simultaneously pull back and lift the
operating handle, this swings the securing lugs out
of the locked position allowing the operating
handle to be lifted into the fully open position.
Before operating the jockey wheel, which will lift
the caravan free of the tow ball, check that both
caravan and towing vehicle handbrakes are
applied!
If the caravan is not to be used for any lengthy
period of time we recommend the ball coupling is
kept in the closed position. This can be done
easily by pressing the safety ball into the ball
space and slowly closing the operating lever.
Please note: The WS3000 ball coupling can be
locked in both the coupled and uncoupled
condition with the ROBSTOP WS3000 hitch
lock, however it is recommended that the
Robstop is removed for towing.
USE OF YOUR CARAVANS
BREAKAWAY CABLE
UK LAW requires that all caravans with brakes
(e.g. caravans, horse boxes, car transporters etc),
built on or after 1st October 1982, are fitted with
a safety device to provide protection in the
unlikely event of the separation of the main
coupling while in motion. It’s also a legal
requirement to use the breakaway cable
whenever it’s provided.
The purpose of the breakaway cable is to apply
the caravan’s brakes if it becomes separated from
its towing vehicle. The cable assembly is designed
to part, allowing the caravan to come to a halt
away from the towing vehicle.
Construction - Usually a thin steel cable, possibly
plastic coated, and fitted with a means of
attachment to connect to the towing vehicle.
Operation - The cable should be able to pull tight
to engage the caravan’s brakes without any
hindrance to its action, if the main coupling of the
caravan separates from the towing vehicle. It
should never become taut during normal use.
Correct Procedure For Use
(i) Check cable assembly for damage. If in
doubt contact your Retailer or Service
Centre.
(ii) Make sure the cable runs as straight as
possible, and goes through a cable guide
underneath the caravan coupling.
(iii) Determine whether or not you have a
designated attachment point (a feature of
the tow bar which has been identified by the
tow bar supplier as being for the attachment
of a breakaway cable).
Where a Designated Attachment Point Is
Provided On The Tow Bar
(i) Pass the cable through attachment point and
clip it back on itself (Fig 3-4, Step 1);
or
Fig 3-3
STEP 1
Fig 3-4