Explorer Group 2003 Tourers, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CONNECTING SERVICES - ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY
MAINS SUPPLY
Your caravan’s main electrical installation is
designed to run on a 230v 50hz AC supply.
On arrival at caravan site
1. Before connecting the caravan installation
to the mains supply, check that:
(a) the mains supply is suitable for your
installation and appliances, i.e. whether it is
AC or DC and whether it is at the correct
voltage and frequency.
(b) your installation will be properly earthed.
Never accept a supply from a socket outlet
or plug having only two pins, or from a
lighting outlet.
(c) any residual current device (earth leakage
circuit breaker) in the mains supply to the
caravan has been tested within the last
month.
In case of doubt, consult the site owner or their
agent.
2. MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH AT THE
SITE SUPPLY POINT IS OFF AND THAT
ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE
CARAVAN IS SWITCHED OFF.
3. Remove any cover from the electricity inlet
provided on the caravan, and insert the
connector of the flexible supply cable
obtained from the site owner.
4. Remove any cover from the socket outlet
provided at the site supply point, and
connect the plug at the other end of the
supply flexible cable to this. Switch on the
main switch at the site supply point.
Note: If you wish to use any 12v
appliances, you must turn on the battery
charging unit on the control panel.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY, CONSULT AN
APPROVED ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR (WHO
MAY BE THE LOCAL ELECTRICITY
BOARD). IT IS DANGEROUS TO
ATTEMPT MODIFICATIONS AND
ADDITIONS YOURSELF.
LAMPHOLDER-PLUGS (BAYONET- CAP
ADAPTORS) SHOULD NOT BE USED
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES .
ON LEAVING CARAVAN SITE
5. Reverse the procedure described in
Paragraph 3 and 4 above.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE MAIN
SWITCH AT THE SITE SUPPLY POINT
SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF, THE
FLEXIBLE SUPPLY CABLE
DISCONNECTED, AND ANY COVER
REPLACED ON THE SOCKET OUTLET
AT THE SITE SUPPLY POINT. IT IS
DANGEROUS TO LEAVE THE SUPPLY
SOCKET OR FLEXIBLE SUPPLY
CABLE LIVE.
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