Explorer Group 2003 Tourers, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN
Systems
1. Drain down the system. (Open all taps to
allow air in, enabling the system to drain
quickly.)
2. 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/sterilant
solution).
3. Fill the system by using the pump with a
disinfectant/sterilant solution. (Check that
the solution at full strength appears at all
taps/showers). Allow to stand for the
recommended period of time.
4. Drain the system down completely.
5. Thoroughly clean the outside of all
taps/connectors with a cloth soaked in the
disinfectant/sterilant.
6. Flush the system through with clean
drinking water until no traces of
disinfectant/sterilant can be detected at any
tap.
7. Replace the filter.
Suitable sterilising chemicals are available from
your Explorer Group Retailer, accessory shop,
chemists, or home-brew shops. It is not,
however, recommended to use bleach or
sodium metabisulphide.
Storage
If the caravan is to be stored for any length of
time, especially over the winter period, the
following operations are recommended:
Remove all linens, blankets, cushions, clothes,
mattresses, etc. which could be affected by
damp conditions. Clean the caravan inside and
out as detailed in the previous section.
Drain off the water system.
Ensure all windows, roof lights and doors are
correctly fastened. Check fixed ventilation
apertures are not obstructed.
Check that the site you have chosen to store
the caravan is open, fairly high and dry and if
possible not exposed to gales etc. If this proves
impossible it is recommended that the caravan
chassis is anchored to the ground.
Jack up the caravan (use bottle or screw jack,
do NOT use the corner steadies) so that the
wheels are clear of the ground. Support the
caravan axle with wooden blocks, axle stands
or similar so that when the jacks are removed
the wheels remain clear of the ground. Lower
the corner steadies to ‘just’ site the caravan.
Cover the tyres to prevent deterioration.
Release the handbrake. Rotate the wheels at
regular intervals to maintain wheel bearing
lubrication. Grease the coupling and shroud in a
waterproof protective cover.
Security: Lowering and locking the corner
steadies and removing the wheels reduces the
risk of caravan theft.
Note: Do not work under the caravan unless
the corner steadies are down and the axle is
supported.
Should the caravan be stored for a prolonged
period of time it is strongly recommended that
the caravan is fully serviced before the
commencement of use. Your retailer will ensure
that your caravan is safe, secure and ready for
your enjoyment.
Note: Caravans stored for any length of time
should not have the handbrake or brakes
applied. The wheels should be chocked or
wedged and the handbrake released. The
hitch head should be checked to see that it
is fully extended and that there is no load on
the braking system.
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