elddis AutoQuest, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME
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 /sterilizing 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 / sterilizing 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 /
sterilizing solution).
(iii) Fill the system by using the pump with a
disinfectant / sterilizing 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 / sterilizing solution.
(vi) Flush the system through with clean
drinking water until no traces of
disinfectant / sterilizing solution can be
detected at any tap.
(vii) Replace the filter. Suitable sterilizing
chemicals are available from your Explorer
Group Retailer, accessory shop, chemists,
or homebrew shops. It is not, however,
recommended to use bleach or sodium
metabisulphide.
Truma Space Heater
Please Note: Your Truma Space Heater front is
now attached using 2 screws. These screws must
be removed prior to removal of the Space
Heater front. These screws can be seen when
looking into the fire through the air vents.