Lunar Caravans, User Manual

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SERVICES
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MAINS ELECTRICS
230V Mains Electric Equipment Usage
For your convenience and pleasure this
touring caravan is fitted with a 230V mains
electrical installation.
Please note: It is possible that all of the
230V mains electrical equipment may not be
able to be operated simultaneously. A typical
UK caravan park mains hook up point
provides a maximum output of 16 amps,
although 10 amps is more common and on
some continental sites the available output
may be as low as 5 amps. If your loading
exceeds the site supply it may trip the park’s
circuit breaker. Please check the available
mains output with your site operator.
The following items need to be added
together if used simultaneously.
230V mains equipment typical
consumption figures:
Fridge 0.5 amps
Charger 1.0 amps
Water heater (max) 5.7 amps
Blown air heaters 4.8 amps
Colour TV 2.5 amps
Microwave 3.5 amps
Air conditioning 4.0 amps
Truma Ultraheat (max) 8.3 amps
Kettle 3.2 amps
Alde central heating 10.0 amps
The mains wiring in Lunar caravans
manufactured in the UK complies with the
IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th edition, and is
safe for the use in the UK. In the UK the on/
off switching is always positioned in the live
wire. Therefore when the switch is off the
current is dead.
Correct polarity of the site supply should
always be obtained by the use of a non-
reversible plug and socket for connecting the
cable to the caravan inlet.
Reverse polarity on overseas use: A plug in
polarity tester is used to determine if the
polarity is reversed, if so and the site
connector is of the two pin type with the two
metal strips for the earth, then the plug may
be unplugged and inserted the other way
round which will then reverse the polarity.
Unfortunately the overseas practice is not
always to discriminate between live and
neutral wires and the plugs are not
necessarily non-reversible. They can be
inserted the wrong way round. Consequently
when switches are turned off the circuits are
not dead. People may touch connections
thinking that they are safe and they may still
receive a shock.
A residual current device is already fitted to
your Lunar Caravan. If a fault occurs and
anyone makes indirect contact with a live
lead the breaker should trip before a
dangerous voltage is apparent.
It is essential that you understand the
workings of each electrical circuit. Check
supply cable terminals are firm and secure.
Check supply cables for wear and damage.
Do not attempt modifications to the caravan
electrical installation to accommodate a
double supply.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY
On Arrival at Caravan Site
1. Before connecting the caravan
installation to the mains supply, check
that:
(a) the main supply is suitable for your
installation and appliances, i.e. 230
volts AC, frequency 50 Hertz.
(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 his agent.