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5.3 ASSEMBLING THE BUNKS

Table of Contents

Owner's Details2
- Table of Contents4
Introduction8
Warranty9
Warranty Cover9
- Year Body Shell Integrity Guarantee9
- Year Manufacturers Warranty9
- Terms and Conditions10
Caravan Registration and Identification Scheme (C.r.I.s)11
Safety12
Introduction14
Caravan and Towing Vehicle Terms14
- Measurement of Nose Weight15
- The Caravan to Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio15
- Towing Vehicle's Rear Suspension15
- Recommended Tow Ball Height16
- Secondary Braking Cable (Break Away Device)16
- Loading and Distribution of Weight in the Caravan and Car17
- Noseweight18
- Hitching up18
- Hitching the Caravan to the Tow Vehicle19
Towing21
- Speed Limits21
- Pulling Away21
- Caravan Handling21
- Reversing21
- Motorway Driving21
- Mirrors22
- Passengers22
- Snaking22
- Stabilisers23
- Road Lighting23
- Types of Tyres Fitted23
- Tyre Wear and Damage23
- Tyre Pressures24
- Wheels24
- Spare Wheels25
- Changing a Wheel25
- Unhitching26
- Levelling the Caravan27
- Towing Brackets27
- Driving Licences27
The Water System28
- Water Supply28
- The Submersible Pump (Discovery & Ranger)28
- Whale Smartflo on Board Pump (Pageant & Senator)29
- Priming the System Using the External Water Container (Pageant & Senator)29
- Troubleshooting (Pageant & Senator)31
- Routine Maintenance32
- Cleaning Containers and the System32
- Pressure Switch (Discovery & Ranger)32
- Adjusting Pressure Switch (Discovery & Ranger)32
- Onboard Water Supply (Senator Only)32
- Aquasource Direct Mains Water Connection33
- Draining and Winterisation of the Water System33
- Setting up the Water System33
- Shower Tray33
- Waste (Grey) Water System34
The Gas System34
- General Information34
- Types of Gas35
- Changing Gas Cylinders36
- Gas Safety Advice36
- Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust36
- Gas Leaks36
- Ventilation37
- Gas BBQ Point (Senator Only)37
The Electrical System - 230 Volt38
- On Arrival at Caravan Site38
- On Leaving Caravan Site39
- Generators39
- Overseas Connections39
- Mains Unit40
The Electrical System - 12 Volt41
- 12-Volt Control Panel42
- Auxiliary Battery Storage/Mains Inlet42
The Truma Ultrastore Water Heater44
- Filling the Truma Ultrastore with Water44
- Gas Operating Instructions45
- Switching off (Gas Operation)45
- Electrical Operating Instructions (230V)46
- Draining the Water Heater46
- Maintenance46
- Important Operating Notes47
- General Safety Notes47
- Technical Data48
The Truma S 3002 el Space Heater49
- Gas Operation49
- Thermostat49
- Important Operating Notes49
- General Safety Notes50
- Technical Data51
- Operation51
- Operating Notes51
Truma 12V Fan Operation52
- Trumavent TEB with Automatic Speed Control 12V52
- Technical Data52
- Warm Air Distribution52
The Country Leisure Cooking Appliances54
The Argent Hob54
- Hotplate Burners54
THE MIDI OVEN & GRILL (Ranger, Pageant & Senator)55
- Grill55
- Oven56
- The Duplex Oven & Grill (Discovery Only)56
- Temperature Control57
- Cooking Guidelines57
- Maintenance & Servicing58
The Fire Sentry Smoke Alarm59
- False Alarms 'Hush' Control59
- Testing59
Refrigerators60
DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM 7390 (Discovery Only)60
- Using the Refrigerator60
- Controls60
- Energy Selection61
- Temperature Setting Cooling Compartment63
- Exchange of the Igniter's Battery63
- Storing Food63
DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM 8550L (Pageant & Senator)64
- Cleaning64
- Operating Modes and Use of the Refrigerator64
- Control Elements of Energy Selections (BATTERY IGNITER, MES and AES)64
- Electrical Operation65
- Gas Operation (Liquid Gas)65
- Door Locking66
- Removable Freezer Compartment67
- Positioning the Storage Racks67
- Exchange of the Igniter's Battery68
- Shutting off the Refrigerator68
- Lighting68
- Troubleshooting69
- Maintenance70
THETFORD REFRIGERATOR MODEL N97 (Ranger)71
- Switching on the Refrigerator71
- Igniting and Starting Your Refrigerator71
- Electrical Operation71
- Power with Gas72
- Switching off the Refrigerator72
- Securing Products for Driving72
- Door Locking Mechanism73
THE THETFORD CASSETTE C-200 CW / CWE (Discovery & Ranger)74
- Preparing for Use74
- Operation76
- Emptying the Holding Tank76
- Cleaning and Maintenance76
- Winterising / Storage77
- Cold Weather Use77
- High Altitude and Hot Weather Use77
THE THETFORD CASSETTE C-250 (Pageant & Senator)78
- Introduction78
- Preparing for Use (Standard)80
- Preparing for Use with Optional Features80
- Using the Toilet (Standard)80
- Using the Toilet with Optional Features81
- Emptying81
- Emptying with Optional Features81
- Cleaning and Maintenance82
- Waste Holding Tank82
- Cleaning and Maintenance for Optional Features83
- Winter Operation83
- Storage83
Al-Ko Secure84
Al-Ko Atc Trailer Control System85
- System Requirements85
- Operating Instructions85
OMNIVENT ROOFLIGHT MOUNTED EXTRACTION FAN (Pageant & Senator Only)86
- Use Ventilator (Only for OMNIVENT 12V)86
The Alko Caravan Chassis87
- Chassis Members87
- Drilling or Welding of Parts or Accessories87
- Independent Suspension87
- Coupling Head87
- Operation : Type AK 160 & AK 300 Coupling Head88
- Secondary Braking (Breakaway Cable)88
- Uncoupling88
- Brake Drum/Hub Assembly88
- Operating Instructions88
- Coupling88
- Stabiliser Unit89
- Uncoupling89
- Checking the Efficiency of the Left/Right Friction Pads89
- Manoeuvring Operation89
- Noises Whilst Driving90
- Remedial Action90
- Storing90
- Towing Ball90
- Overrunning Device90
- Jockey Wheel91
- Brake Linkage91
- Corner Steadies91
- Braking System Adjustment91
- Chassis Lubrication Points93
Remi Care Door Flyscreen93
- To Close Remicare93
- To Open Remicare93
- Cleaning93
Heki 2 Rooflight94
- To Open in the Tilted Position94
- To Open in the Intermediate Position94
- To Open in the Ventilation Position94
- Closing the Blinds94
- Opening the Blinds95
- Care Instructions95
Senator Cassette Combination Window Blinds95
- Tensioning95
Discovery, Ranger & Pageant Combination Window Blinds96
- Retensioning96
- Cleaning96
Tracker Monitor97
- To Arm97
- To Disarm97
- Winter Storage97
STATUS 315 OMNI-DIRECTIONAL TELEVISION & FM RADIO ANTENNA (Ranger Only)98
- Travelling98
- Operating the System98
- Removing the Antenna98
- Removing the Pinnacle98
- Fault Finding99
STATUS 530 DIRECTIONAL TELEVISION & FM RADIO ANTENNA (Pageant & Senator)100
- Travelling100
- Operating the System100
- VHF Television Reception (Overseas Only)100
- Fault Finding101
Daewoo Microwave Oven102
- Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy102
- Operational Procedure102
- Microwave Cooking Utensils103
- Cooking Techniques104
- Cooking Utensils104
- Care and Cleaning105
- Before You Call for Service105
- Questions and Answers105
- Specifications106
General Maintenance108
- Exterior108
- Acrylic Windows108
- Window Catches and Stays109
- Interior109
- Mattresses109
- Care of Your Upholstery109
- Curtains109
- Hinges and Catches110
- Free Standing Table110
- Kitchen Chopping Board110
- Shower/Vanity Units110
- Guidance on Cleaning Portable Water Tanks and the Water System and in Touring Caravans110
- For Containers111
- For Systems111
- Caravan Keys (Senator Only)111
Fire and Safety Precautions112
- Children112
- Fire Extinguishers112
- In Case of Fire112
- Ventilation112
- Petrol/Diesel Fumes112
- Original Equipment Appliances113
- Portable Appliances113
- Modifications113
Assembling the Bunks114
- Lift up Bunk115
- Slatted Bed (Fig. 1)115
- Side Dinette Bed (Fig. 2)115
- Drop down Table Bed115
Water System - Fault Finding116
- FAULT - Water Not Flowing from any Tap When Operated but Pump Runs116
- FAULT - Pump Does Not Run116
- FAULT - Water Flows from Cold Tap but Has Reduced Flow from Hot116
- FAULT - Water Flows from Hot Tap but Has Reduced Flow from Cold117
- FAULT - Reduced Flow from both Hot and Cold Taps117
- FAULT - Reduced Flow from Either Taps117
- FAULT - Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Venting Water117
- FAULT - Water Heater Difficult to Drain118
Room Heater - Fault Finding119
- FAULT - Heater will Not Light119
- FAULT - Heater Lights119
- FAULT - Blown Air119
Brake Fault Finding Chart - Al-Ko120
- FAULT - Braking Is One-Sided120
- FAULT - the Trailer Brakes During Mild Decelerations120
- FAULT - the Trailer Brakes Snatch When Braking120
- FAULT - Brake Judder120
- FAULT - Trailer Brakes Lock up When Reversing120
- FAULT - Trailer Brakes Inoperative121
- FAULT - Hot Brakes121
- FAULT - Handbrake will Not Hold Trailer on Slope121
Refrigerator - Fault Finding121
- FAULT - no 230V Fridge Operation121
Tracker - Fault Finding121
- General Questions121

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