Swift Group Biarritz Lodge 40x13-2 2020, Руководство пользователя

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The corner steadies should now be extended
on either side to ensure that the RPH is stable.
At this point, intermediate supports should be
carefully placed between the supports either
side of the chassis and the corner steadies
(Figure 1)
A spirit level should be used to check that
the RPH is absolutely level across its width.
The internal floor should be used for levelling
purposes across both the width and the length
of the unit.
Alternatively, a spirit level can be used by
placing it under the floor joists by straddling
several joists at a time, repeating this process at
appropriate intervals throughout the length of
the home.
Levelling the home is one of the most important
aspects of siting. Without the correct level,
much time may be wasted trying to rectify what
originally may be thought of as poorly fitted
doors, windows or furniture.
Laser levels can be used as an alternative to
spirit levels for levelling the home.
When the home is levelled correctly, the
intermediate heavy duty support stands
underneath the chassis should be placed and
adjusted under all identified support points
between the supports either side of the chassis
and the corner steadies (Figure 1 illustrates the
correct position).
Figure 1. Intermediate supports
When the home is level in all directions, the
corner steadies may be retracted into their
stored position. They should not be used as
additional supports and if they are to remain
extended, should be at least 6mm off the
ground.
3.3 Supporting the chassis
RPHs up to 12.2m long should have a minimum
of twelve supports.
Each chassis longitudinal should have one
support either side of the axle(s) and two
forward and two rearward of the axle(s) - see
figure 3 (page 18).
RPHs over 12.2m long should have a minimum
of sixteen supports. Each chassis longitudinal
should have one support either side of the
axle(s) and three forward and three rearward of
the axle(s) - see figure 3 (page 18).
For twin RPHs see figure 4 (page 19)
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Note: The jacking support points either
side of the axle(s) are identified by a red label
and the other support points by a yellow label.
It is recommended that suitable load bearing
blocks are used under the jacking/support
points (red labels) and adjustable axle stands
(Figure 1) are used under the chassis support
points (yellow labels).
i Note: Hardwood packing should be used
between the load bearing blocks and the
chassis to cushion the weight and reduce the
transmission of vibration.
Concrete blocks should not be in direct contact
with the steel chassis.
3.4 Jacking
Selection of Jack
It is essential to ensure an appropriate jack
is selected for any lifting operation. All jacks
must have their maximum lifting capacity (safe
working load) clearly and legibly marked with a
permanent label or painted sign.
The jack(s) selected should be capable of lifting
more than half the weight of the caravan.
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Note: The distribution of the load and the
nature of the terrain should be taken into
account.
Siting