SERVICES
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system
General Information
It is strongly advised that the mains installation
is inspected periodically to ensure safe
use. The IET (BS7671) wiring regulations
recommend that mains installations in touring
caravans are re-inspected every 3 years.
The National Caravan Council lists the
qualifications necessary to perform this
inspection, but an NICEIC approved contractor
is probably the first choice.
On arrival at the campsite
• Disconnect hitch and 13 pin plug from the
towing vehicle.
• Place the 13 pin plug in the holder provided
to prevent damage.
13 pin plug example
• Check the suitability of the supply, is it AC or
DC, is the voltage and frequency correct.
• Ensure that there is a proper earth
(3 pin socket outlet).
• If in doubt consult site staff.
• Make sure that the supply from the site is
switched off.
• Make sure that the charger switch on the
PSU is switched off.
• Lift the cover on the electricity inlet on the
caravan, and insert the connector on the
flexible supply cable.
• At the site supply point, connect the other
end of the supply cable to this using the
socket provided.
• Switch on the main switch at the site supply
point.
Care point:
It is good practice to test the RCD
(Residual Current Device) in the PSU before
switching on. There is a test button on the
RCD to test the lever, put the lever in the up
position (on) before testing.
Care point:
As with the RCD it is good
practice to check the Miniature Circuit Breaker
(MCB) in the PSU. Switch all to the on position
(lever up). If any do not stay up then there is
a fault.
On departure from the campsite
• Switch off supply from the site, disconnect
the cable at both ends.
• Switch off RCD.
!
WARNING:
Current consumption in the
caravan must not exceed 16 amps or the
pitch permitted maximum if this is less than
16 amps.
Overseas connection
• Connection to a mains voltage overseas
requires particular attention.
• Overseas supplies can be of
reverse polarity.
• Reverse polarity results in equipment not
necessarily being isolated when turned off,
reverse polarity indicator on the PSU will light
in the event of reverse polarity.
• The only sure way to make equipment safe is
to unplug it.
• It is useful to have a means of checking
polarity when overseas.
• If it can be achieved then connect live to live,
and neutral to neutral to achieve full electrical
protection.
!
WARNING:
Never allow modifications
or repairs of electrical or LPG systems and
appliances except by qualified persons.
Summary of Contents for Basecamp 2018
Page 1: ...Swift Group Owner s Handbook Basecamp Issued July 2017 CREATING SMILES FOR LIFE ...
Page 48: ...S E RVICE S 46 GAS SCHEMATIC Gas schematic Back to section menu ...
Page 141: ...MA INT E NA N CE 140 WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTING Back to section menu ...
Page 142: ...MA INT E NA NCE 141 WIRING DIAGRAM CONSUMER CIRCUITS Back to section menu ...
Page 143: ...MA INT E NA N CE 142 WIRING DIAGRAM CONSUMER CIRCUITS ROOF Back to section menu ...
Page 144: ...MA INT E NA NCE 143 WIRING DIAGRAM POWER CIRCUITS Back to section menu ...
Page 145: ...MA INT E NA N CE 144 WIRING DIAGRAM 230V CIRCUITS Back to section menu ...
Page 146: ...MA INT E NA NCE 145 WIRING DIAGRAM 13 PIN SOCKET Back to section menu ...
Page 147: ...MA INT E NA N CE 146 WIRING DIAGRAM CABLE COLOUR CHART Back to section menu ...
