elddis Autoquest 2021, Manual

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11-2
CARE OF YOUR CAMPERVAN
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 campervans 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
campervan each time, even if you boil or filter
all water you use for drinking.
Please note: If your campervan is not going
to be used for an extended period of time
please refer to section 12-1 Storage.
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.
(iv) The solution should be emptied from
the container.
(v) External containers should be inverted
whilst stored overnight (if possible).
(vi) Containers must be filled with mains
water only and mains water only
should be used for the above cleaning
procedure.
(vii) 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).
(ii) 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.
(ii) Drain the system down completely.
(iv) Thoroughly clean the outside of all taps/
connectors with a cloth soaked in the
disinfectant / sterilising solution.
(v) Flush the system through with clean
drinking water until no traces of
disinfectant / sterilising solution can be
detected at any tap.
(vi) 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.
Thetford Toilet
WARNINGS
Cold Weather Use - To prevent freezing
during cold weather use, add antifreeze to
the toilet system fresh water tank. Use a
non-toxic (propylene glycol) type of
antifreeze. Refer to chart on container to
obtain level of protection.
Warmer Weather Use - In warmer weather
or longer intervals between emptying the
waste tank you may require additional
toilet fluid. Use only Thetford toilet fluid to
achieve the best results.
CAUTIONS
• Do not use strong household detergents or
cleaners that contain chlorine, solvents or
acid contents.
• High Altitude and Hot Weather Use - with
large temperature differences and
changing heights during driving, pressure
can start to build up in the waste holding
tank, causing contents to splash upward
upon opening the valve blade if opened
too fast.
Changing a Wheel
Refer to Fiat handbook.