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Electrical Systems

3.5 FUSE / MCB TABLE

WARNING

When replacing fuses always replace a fuse with the correct value. NEVER replace with a higher value / rating as this

could damage the wiring harness. If a replacement fuse ‘blows’ do not keep replacing the fuse as you could damage the wiring
harness. Please contact your dealer.

Fuse

Rating

Fuse Colour

Wire Colour

Description

Battery

15 Amps

10 Amps

5 Amps

10 Amps

20 Amps

Blue

Red

Tan

Red

Yellow

Slate

Pink

Yellow / White

Black / Tracer

Yellow / Green

Slate / Red

Green/Tracer/Purple

Brown / Blue

Front Lights

Rear Lights

12v Sockets

Fans

Heater / Hob / Other Ignitions (if fitted)

Aux / Awning Light

Water Pumps / Toilet

Charger (internally connected)

Fuse remotely located near battery

MCB

Rating

Wire Colour

White

White (Yellow for heater)

Black (Blue for water heater)

Description

10 Amps

6 Amps

240v sockets

Extra 240v Sockets / Heater

Fridge / Water Heater / 12v Charger (internally connected)

Summary of Contents for 2005 MH

Page 1: ...Quality with Style Swift Motorhomes Owner s Handbook...

Page 2: ...T YOUR APPOINTED DEALER HAPPY TOURING IMPORTANT PLEASE QUOTE THE 17 DIGIT NUMBER ON THE SWIFT MANUFACTURERS PLATE SITUATED ON THE BULKHEAD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND BASE VEHICLE CHA...

Page 3: ...e Motorhome Code 1 Preparing for the Road 5 En Route 11 Safety Security 13 Arrival at Site 17 Connecting Services 19 Electrical Systems 33 Equipment Details 49 Motorhome Care 97 Useful Information 103...

Page 4: ...THE MOTORHOME CODE Code of Conduct 2 The Country Code 4 The Coastal Code 4...

Page 5: ...tic based fluids be used Disposable napkins and similar bulky items must not be put into chemical closet emptying points but should be wrapped in a polythene bag and placed in the container provided P...

Page 6: ...hung outside the vehicle PARKING Motorhomes should only be parked in approved places When using the facilities of a motorhome care and consideration should be given to those around them DRIVING When...

Page 7: ...you want to get the best out of the country go quietly THE COASTAL CODE As our coastlines are increasingly used for recreation and education the following suggestions are made to enable us to enjoy ou...

Page 8: ...re Moving Off 6 Motorhome Terms 6 Loading of Vehicle 7 Large Storage Areas 7 Roof Loading 8 Tyres 8 Dedicated Travelling Passenger Seats 8 Three Point Seat Belts 9 Driving Licence 9 Vehicle Classifica...

Page 9: ...er with 90 fuel and standard fixtures and fittings All Swift Group motorhomes include Essential Habitation Payload items and the fluids required for safe and proper functioning of equipment for habita...

Page 10: ...torhome does not exceed the stipulated Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass MTPLM it is important to remember that the front and rear axles also have individual maximum weights which must not be...

Page 11: ...that the tyres and pressures must be suitable for the use to which they are being put The minimum tread depth must be 1 6mm throughout a continuous band comprising the centre three quarters of the br...

Page 12: ...ed through impact should be replaced After impact the motorhome anchorage points should also be checked To clean use warm soapy water only Periodic inspection of the installation will ensure reliabili...

Page 13: ...e When calculating the laden weight of the trailer remember to include the weight of the trailer PLUS THE LOAD NOTE Towing regulations vary from country to country to country It is very important to e...

Page 14: ...EN ROUTE Spare Wheel Removal 12...

Page 15: ...om the supports b at each side of the spare wheel carrier frame c Fig 2 c Lift the wheel carrier frame c slightly and move the frame supports b forward and clear of the carrier frame Fig 3 d Lower the...

Page 16: ...SAFETY SECURITY Fire 14 Ventilation 14 Escape Paths 14 Children 14 Security 14...

Page 17: ...checked and cleaned if necessary on a regular basis using a small brush and a domestic vacuum cleaner Additional night time ventilation is obtained by releasing the window catches and placing them in...

Page 18: ...d from the Crime Prevention Officer through your local Police station MINDER SECURITY CHIPS A special security chip is concealed within the body of every motorhome This chip contains the individual id...

Page 19: ...ARRIVAL AT SITE Positioning the Motorhome 18...

Page 20: ...a slope try to ensure that you are facing down the slope for when you leave Levelling the motorhome Levelling must be carried out in both directions for the refrigerator and other equipment to functi...

Page 21: ...S Water System 20 Guidance on Cleaning 22 Gas 23 Types of Gas 24 Safety Advice 25 Thermal Insulation and Heating 27 Electricity 28 Overseas Connection 29 Wiring Diagram 30 230V Mains Electrical Equipm...

Page 22: ...as many water traps as possible ii When filling the fresh water system remember to check that the water source is suitable for use as drinking water and if you are using a hosepipe or water carrier th...

Page 23: ...explanatory leaflet is available from The Milton Food Hygiene Advisory Service Whitehall Lane Egham Surrey TW20 9NW 21 Waste water system i The waste water holding tank is secured underneath the chass...

Page 24: ...2 The outside of the container 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 re...

Page 25: ...Connecting Services 23 Typical gas schematic drawing...

Page 26: ...es Two new hoses or pigtails as they are being called are available one for Propane and one for Butane with adaptors for Butane clip on and Camping Gaz cylinders It is important to check you have the...

Page 27: ...ap solution or its equivalent when testing connections Do not operate any electrical apparatus whatsoever especially light switches If the leak is not obvious the motorhome should be evacuated and qua...

Page 28: ...gulator which relies upon a sealing washer s to maintain a gas tight joint it is essential to check that the washer is present is sound and is correctly positioned prior to making the connection Where...

Page 29: ...nt Open ended gas hoses must always be protected from dirt and insects Before turning on the gas supply at the regulator ensure that all gas operated equipment in the motorhome is turned off All gas e...

Page 30: ...ase of doubt consult the site owner or his agent 2 MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH AT THE SITE SUPPLY POINT IS OFF 3 Lift the cover of the electricity inlet provided on the motorhome and insert the connecto...

Page 31: ...the Electrical Contractors Associations can be obtained direct from ECA Esca House Palace Court London W2 4HY Telephone 0207 313 4800 ECA of Scotland 23 Heriot Row Edinburgh EH3 6EW Telephone 0131 225...

Page 32: ...CONNECTIONS ARE MADE EXACTLY AS SHOWN IF TERMINAL MARKINGS ARE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIAGRAM THEY MUST BE IGNORED IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN THE LEGAL MAXIMUM LENGTH OF THE MAINS...

Page 33: ...torhome site mains hook up point provides a maximum output of 10 amps 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...

Page 34: ...applicable 125 g h Battery Charger 192 W 0 8 amp Not applicable Not applicable Lighting 230V based on 2x 40 W bulbs 80 W 0 3 amp Not applicable Not applicable Lighting 12V based on 10 W bulb Not appli...

Page 35: ...ns Unit 35 12V Power System 36 Transformer Charger Unit 36 The EC200 Electronic Control System 37 System overview 37 Power supply unit System operation 37 Control panel operation 42 Technical data and...

Page 36: ...the battery Take care to prevent flames and sparks in the vicinity Your motorhome has been fitted with an in line fuse between the battery terminal and strip connector It is recommended that the fuse...

Page 37: ...will trip the MCBs This is a safety measure For appliance ratings see mains consumption right In the event of a fault the MCB trips ie automatically moves to the OFF position After elimination of the...

Page 38: ...upply a suitable output for use with pump lighting TV radio etc Under normal circumstances the total load required by motorhome equipment should not produce an overload situation The facility for draw...

Page 39: ...these connections instructions each time your Leisure Vehicle is connected to a mains supply 37 However once the cab battery is fully charged the alternator will supply a trickle charge only to the ca...

Page 40: ...normal circumstances it should not be necessary to remove the battery other than for routine inspection of the terminals and topping up of the battery fluid where applicable Please see instructions su...

Page 41: ...ctor at the base of the PSU 2007 Reset RCD as per 3 2 D Check supply polarity if the RCD continues to fail contact your Dealer as there is probably a wiring or equipment fault Reset MCB by switching O...

Page 42: ...ting lead at PSU2007 and behind Control Panel Contact your Dealer Battery save feature has operated to protect the Vehicle battery and the Leisure battery is flat see section 4 4 Engine has been start...

Page 43: ...Amps 15 Amps 10 Amps 10 Amps 5 Amps 5 Amps 10 Amps 20 Amps 20 Amps Blue Blue Red Red Tan Tan Red Yellow Yellow Slate Pink Yellow White Black Tracer Yellow Green Slate Red Green Tracer Purple Brown Bl...

Page 44: ...ion of the menu see section 4 3 Use to scroll the display down readings section of the menu see section 4 2 Use to select a menu item within the settings section see section 4 2 4 3 The adjacent LED i...

Page 45: ...ater level in the fresh water tank 5 measurement levels Water level in the waste water tank 2 measurement levels External temperature in degrees centigrade as measured by the external temperature prob...

Page 46: ...s the select button to select the HOUR Use the up down buttons to change Press the select button to select MINUTE Use the up down buttons to change Press the select button to exit Shows the alarm cloc...

Page 47: ...er to the Leisure battery to prevent draining the Vehicle battery This WARNING display indicates that the system has been disabled because the vehicle engine is running You can switch over to the Leis...

Page 48: ...16 Amps RCD protected 3 x MCB outputs of 10 10 and 6A via 2 x 9 way connectors 2 x 20A battery inputs via a 6 way connector 20A total output via 4 16A switched channels protected by 7 fused outputs v...

Page 49: ...off Please note that the vehicle battery should only be used for short periods of time small loads otherwise the battery may become discharged and could prevent the vehicle from starting This switch o...

Page 50: ...r the Leisure or Vehicle battery ON position and the Entry light switch is in the OFF position for correct operation of the remote control as the remote control operates in parallel with the control p...

Page 51: ...efrigerators 66 Models RM7360 RM7361 RM7601 RM7401 66 Model RM7501 77 Stoves Hobs Grills and Ovens 78 Dometic Extractor Fan 82 Thetford Cassette Porta Potti 83 Side Lockers 90 Bunk and Luton Bed Safet...

Page 52: ...e department on 01482 875740 Equipment Specification For details on type of equipment fitted in your motorhome please refer to the Sales Brochure or Dealer IMPORTANT To maximise the use and life of al...

Page 53: ...en used As an alternative two shut off valves resistant to hot water can be fitted in front of the cold and hot water connection Draining the water heater 1 Disconnect power for water pump main switch...

Page 54: ...ty food proof stainless steel VA Use wine vinegar for de scaling the water supply Allow the product to react and then thoroughly flush out the appliance with plenty of fresh water To sterilise the wat...

Page 55: ...or butane Operating Pressure 30mbar or 28mbar butane 37mbar propane Rated thermal output 1500W Gas consumption 120g h Heating time to approx 70 C Gas operation approx 35 mins Electrical operation app...

Page 56: ...rmostat setting yourself depending on how much heat you need 3 Repairs are only to be carried out by a competent service engineer Attention A new O ring must always be installed after dismantling the...

Page 57: ...he Automatic Ignitor Only change the batteries with the heater switched off Always insert new batteries at the beginning of the heating season Remove front of heater retaining screw located through ce...

Page 58: ...nding on the heating requirement and the type of vehicle For an average room temperature of about 23 C we recommend a thermostat setting of about 6 8 The electric heater can also be operated without t...

Page 59: ...f Push slide switch a to the OFF position IMPORTANT OPERATING NOTES 1 Repairs may only be carried out by an expert 2 Under no circumstances should the hot air outlet be blocked Never hang clothes or s...

Page 60: ...when using vehicle specific switches ROOM THERMOSTAT s Room temperature sensor To measure the room temperature an external room temperature sensor s is located in the vehicle The location of the sens...

Page 61: ...he equipment is switched on During electrical operation the yellow indicator lamp h at the power selector switch also illuminates to indicate 230 V operation When the selected water temperature has be...

Page 62: ...witching off Always drain water contents if there is a risk of frost If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period close the quick acting valve in the gas supply line and turn off the gas...

Page 63: ...ct to react and then thoroughly flush out the appliance with plenty of fresh water To sterilise the water we recommend Certisil Argento Other products particularly those containing chlorine are unsuit...

Page 64: ...do not shut the warm air outlets and the opening for the returning circulating air TECHNICAL DATA Type of gas Liquid gas propane butane Operating pressure 30 mbar Water contents 12 Litres Heating up...

Page 65: ...han the room temperature Open window above cowl window switch Battery voltage is too low 10 5 V Gas cylinder or quick closure valve in the gas line is closed Air feed interrupted Hot air outlets block...

Page 66: ...e yellow indicator lamp on the power selector switch does not illuminate and the heating does not become warm No supply voltage Device fuse defective Overheating switch has triggered Check 230 V suppl...

Page 67: ...ply at the drain valve Water pressure too high Switch the heating on at temperatures of about 4 C and below the drain valve will open automatically Check 12 V supply voltage and fuses Switch the heati...

Page 68: ...y turning on the refrigerator or other appliances This will ensure that the flame lights immediately The flame failure device will automatically shut off the gas to the burner if the flame is blown ou...

Page 69: ...ppliance air the room thoroughly inform the authorised Customer Service department WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC Directive 44 1999 CE and the normal con...

Page 70: ...ach its operating temperature in the cooling compartment The freezer compartment should be cold about one hour after switching on the refrigerator Controls A Manual energy selection MES eg RM 7XX1 L B...

Page 71: ...d during travel using gas the precautions stipulated by the legislation in the respective country must be taken in conformity with the European standard EN 732 Operating the refrigerator with gas is n...

Page 72: ...splayed by the corresponding LED i e 230V 230 V operation If sufficient supply voltage is available more than 200V this power source is selected as the first option no solar system installed 12 V oper...

Page 73: ...N MAX LED dimmer E for adjusting the brightness of the display LED only accessible when door opens Underneath the fascia is a knurled knob for adjusting the brightness see item E above Temperature set...

Page 74: ...a cloth to mop up the water from the freezer compartment 6 Switch the refrigerator back on again Warning The layer of ice must never be removed forcibly nor may defrosting be accelerated using a heat...

Page 75: ...t the ventilation grills and the extractor have not been blocked by snow leaves or similar 2 When the ambient temperature falls below 8 C the optional winter covers should be fitted This protects the...

Page 76: ...insert a new decor plate 5 Screw the door strip back in position 6 Put the door back on 7 Tighten the hinge screw Dimensions of the panels in mm Model Height Width Thickness RM 7271 75 713 1 453 5 1 3...

Page 77: ...take On board fuse defective On board battery discharged Engine not running Fit new fuse Check battery charge it Start engine TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling the authorised Service Department please c...

Page 78: ...tervention in the equipment adverse effects from the environment such as changes in temperature and air humidity which may impact the equipment itself or the direct vicinity of the equipment or person...

Page 79: ...an be run on 230V 12 V or LP gas Changing between these modes of operation is carried out by means of the control buttons positioned as shown in fig C The energy selection A can be set at either AC 23...

Page 80: ...THE APPLIANCE WARNING When you are cooking it is essential to provide additional ventilation such as opening windows near the grill cooker and oven WARNING When using cooking or heating appliances sur...

Page 81: ...leave unattended Turn pan handles inwards so they are out of reach of children and cannot be caught accidentally Glass lids may shatter when heated turn off all burners before shutting the lid Models...

Page 82: ...check the control knob is in the off position THE OVEN Caution When you are cooking keep children away from the vicinity of the oven Important A safety device stops the ignition being used when the o...

Page 83: ...flames burn need to be kept clear of deposit Clean with a nylon brush rinse and dry thoroughly Clean with a mild cream cleaner eg Cif or use a moist soapy Brillo pad Note Fixed burners if fitted Some...

Page 84: ...a clean damp cloth For heavy cleaning use a clean damp cloth or scouring pad with a cream cleaner Follow the circular grooved pattern on the hotplate Rinse off any cleansing agent thoroughly then swi...

Page 85: ...o improve cleaning of bowl and flushing of unit 3 Replace cap Swing water fill funnel inward until it touches side of water tank Note 150ml of water will remain in fill bottle when fresh water tank is...

Page 86: ...g the flush knob in clockwise direction When flush knob is released it will turn back automatically 11 To flush after use turn the valve knob in anti clockwise direction and turn the flush knob This p...

Page 87: ...at the air relief valve button can be depressed with thumb while emptying to ensure smooth outflow of tank contents When empty rinse tank and valve blade with water Note Depress air release valve butt...

Page 88: ...ronically 5 Power supply for the waste level indicator two batteries type Penlite 1 5V AA alkaline 6 Waste level indicator indicates when holding tank requires emptying 7 Rotating pour out spout makes...

Page 89: ...riginal stored position fig 4 Note Warmer weather or longer intervals between emptying the waste tank may require additional toilet fluid Use only Thetford toilet fluid to achieve the best results Cau...

Page 90: ...be emptied when the waste level indicator lights up The waste level indicator lights up when the holding tank contains more than 15 litres of waste CAUTION Do not allow the holding tank to become over...

Page 91: ...glycol or an antifreeze such as those used in car radiators Add the antifreeze to the water in the tank Add the quantity specified in the instructions paying due regard to the safety instructions HIG...

Page 92: ...ING Care shall be taken against the risk of fall out when the upper bunks are being used by children especially under 6 years of age these bunks are not suitable for use by infants without supervision...

Page 93: ...fatigue of the spring Clean the cassette side track and fabrics with mild detergent and water Lubrication of mechanism or spring is not required or recommended However if components should require cle...

Page 94: ...y connecting to each other and sliding HEKI 2 ROOF LIGHT SEITZ The lift tilt roof light can be set in 3 positions by means of pneumatic springs Position 1 lifts the pane 12mm without allowing rain to...

Page 95: ...of defects and malfunctions 3 Before starting off check the rooflight for damage in the acrylic dome tension cracks and the winding mechanism which could arise owing to for example branches and other...

Page 96: ...the shower curtain is fully drawn thus avoiding water spray on unprotected areas 12V READING LAMP Care should be taken when making directional adjustment metal lamps when in use become very hot 94 Omn...

Page 97: ...Equipment Details 95 Fig 1 Front Plate Fig 2 Connection Fig 3 Wiring Diagram...

Page 98: ...heck if the step is retracted before departure MAINTENANCE Dirt and frost can prevent the step from operating properly In this case the moving parts should be cleaned or defrosted All points of moveme...

Page 99: ...MOTORHOME CARE Modifications DIY 98 Motorhome Exterior 98 Motorhome Interior 99 Chassis and Rear Axle 100 AL Ko Exhaust System 100 Winterisation Storage 100 Caring for the Environment 101...

Page 100: ...ains may be removed by using a soft cloth and a mild detergent WARNING Overzealous use of detergents may loosen the decals and or badges WARNING Care should be taken as the silicon in some polishes ca...

Page 101: ...ter only and wipe with a soft damp cloth Failure to follow these simple instructions may result in premature failure or cracking which will not be covered by any guarantees including extended warranti...

Page 102: ...on board battery every 2 months Leave the refrigerator door open Leave furniture doors and lockers open to allow air to circulate fully Soft Furnishings Clean and dust the upholstery and if possible...

Page 103: ...120 ml if using Aqua Kem Bio through the pour out spout Add small amount of water through the pour out spout and replace the cap Close the cold taps and ensure all the drain plugs are fitted It is ad...

Page 104: ...USEFUL INFORMATION Owners Club 104 Spares and After Sales Supercare 104 Repair Facilities 104 Caravan Clubs 105 Motoring Organisations 105 Trade Association 105...

Page 105: ...r sales enquiries must be directed through your supplying dealer The after sales service at the factory is geared to support our dealer network as is the service provided by appliance manufacturers In...

Page 106: ...mail customer services theaa com RAC Motoring Services RAC House M1 Cross Brent Terrace London NW2 1BX Tel 0990 722722 www rac co uk Green Flag National Breakdown PO Box 300 1 Cote Lane Leeds LS99 2LZ...

Page 107: ...1 Mains Inlet Cable 30 Mains Socket Water Connection 20 Mains Unit 35 Motorhome Care 97 Chassis Rear Axle 100 Exhaust System 100 Exterior 98 Interior 99 Modifications 98 Winterisation Storage 100 Moto...

Page 108: ...h Style Swift Motorhomes Dunswell Road Cottingham East Yorkshire HU16 4JX Telephone 01482 875740 Fax 01482 840082 email enquiry swiftleisure co uk web site www swiftmotorhomes co uk Issued September 2...

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