Contents
Owner’s Details ............................................................ 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1-1
1.2 WARRANTY .................................................. 1-2
1.3 ORION CARAVAN WARRANTY COVER ....1-2
1.3.1 6 Year Body Shell Integrity Guarantee ..........1-2
1.3.2 3 Year Manufacturers Warranty ..................... 1-2
1.3.3 Warranty Extensions ..................................... 1-3
1.3.4 Customer Support ......................................... 1-3
1.3.5 Terms and Conditions .................................... 1-3
1.4 CARAVAN REGISTRATION AND
IDENTIFICATION SCHEME (C.R.I.S) ........... 1-6
1.5 SAFETY ........................................................ 1-7
2.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................... 2-1
2.2 CARAVAN AND TOWING VEHICLE
TERMS .......................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Measurement of nose weight ........................ 2-2
2.2.2 The caravan to towing vehicle weight ratio ... 2-2
2.2.3 Towing vehicle’s rear suspension .................. 2-2
2.2.4 Recommended tow ball height ...................... 2-3
2.2.5 Secondary braking cable (Break away
device) ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.6 Loading and distribution of weight in the
caravan and car ............................................. 2-4
2.2.7 Noseweight .................................................... 2-5
2.2.8 Hitching up .................................................... 2-5
2.2.9 Hitching the caravan to the tow vehicle ......... 2-6
2.3 TOWING ........................................................ 2-8
2.3.1 Speed limits ................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Pulling away .................................................. 2-8
2.3.3 Caravan handling ..........................................2-8
2.3.4 Reversing ...................................................... 2-8
2.3.5 Motorway driving ........................................... 2-8
2.3.6 Mirrors ........................................................... 2-8
2.3.7 Passengers ................................................... 2-9
2.3.8 Snaking .......................................................... 2-9
2.3.9 Stabilisers ...................................................... 2-9
2.3.10 Road lighting ............................................... 2-10
2.3.11 Types of tyres fitted ..................................... 2-10
2.3.12 Tyre Wear and Damage .............................. 2-10
2.3.13 Tyre pressures ............................................. 2-11
2.3.14 Wheels ......................................................... 2-11
2.3.15 Spare Wheels .............................................. 2-12
2.3.16 Changing a Wheel ....................................... 2-12
2.3.17 Unhitching ................................................... 2-13
2.3.18 Levelling the caravan .................................. 2-13
2.3.19 Towing brackets ........................................... 2-13
2.3.20 Driving licences ........................................... 2-14
3.1 THE WATER SYSTEM ..................................3-1
3.1.1 Water Supply ................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 The Submersible Pump ................................. 3-1
3.1.3 Troubleshooting ............................................. 3-2
3.1.4 Routine Maintenance .................................... 3-3
3.1.5 Cleaning Containers and the System ............ 3-3
3.1.6 Aquasource Direct Mains Water Connection . 3-3
3.1.7 Draining and Winterisation of the Water
System ........................................................... 3-3
3.1.8 Setting up the Water System ......................... 3-4
3.1.9 Shower tray ................................................... 3-4
3.1.10 Waste (Grey) Water System .......................... 3-4
3.2 THE GAS SYSTEM ....................................... 3-5
3.2.1 General information ....................................... 3-5
3.2.2 Types of gas .................................................. 3-5
3.2.3 Changing Gas Cylinders ............................... 3-6
3.2.4 Gas safety advice .......................................... 3-7
3.2.5 Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust ......... 3-7
3.2.6 Gas Leaks ..................................................... 3-7
3.2.7 Ventilation ...................................................... 3-7
3.2.8 Gas BBQ point .............................................. 3-8
3.3 THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 230 VOLT ...3-9
3.3.1 On arrival at caravan site .............................. 3-9
3.3.2 On leaving caravan site ............................... 3-10
3.3.3 Generators................................................... 3-10
3.3.4 Overseas connections ................................. 3-10
3.3.5 Mains unit .................................................... 3-11
3.4 THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 12 VOLT ...3-12
3.4.1 12-volt Control Panel ................................... 3-13
3.4.2 Auxiliary Battery storage/mains inlet ........... 3-13
4.1 THE TRUMA ULTRASTORE WATER
HEATER ........................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Filling the Truma Ultrastore with water .......... 4-1
4.1.2 Gas operating instructions ............................. 4-2
4.1.3 Switching off (gas operation) ......................... 4-2
4.1.4 Electrical operating instructions (230v) ......... 4-3
4.1.5 Draining the water heater .............................. 4-3
4.1.6 Maintenance .................................................. 4-3
4.1.7 Important Operating Notes: ........................... 4-4
4.1.8 General Safety Notes: ................................... 4-4
4.1.9 Technical Data ............................................... 4-5
4.2 WHALE SPACE HEATER ............................. 4-6
4.2.1 General Safety Notes .................................... 4-6
4.2.2 Operating Instructions ................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Maintenance .................................................. 4-7
4.2.4 Troubleshooting ............................................. 4-8
4.2.5 Gas Lockouts ................................................ 4-8
4.2.6 Other Lockouts .............................................. 4-8
4.2.7 Winterising ..................................................... 4-8
4.3 THE COUNTRY LEISURE COOKING
APPLIANCES ............................................... 4-9
4.4 THE LINEAR HOB ........................................ 4-9
4.4.1 Hotplate Burners ........................................... 4-9
4.5 THE MIDI OVEN & GRILL .......................... 4-10
4.5.1 Grill .............................................................. 4-10
4.5.2 Oven ............................................................ 4-11
4.5.3 Temperature Control ....................................4-12
4.5.4 Cooking Guidelines ..................................... 4-12
4.5.5 Maintenance & Servicing ............................. 4-13
4.6 THE FIRE SENTRY SMOKE ALARM .........4-14
4.6.1 False Alarms ‘Hush’ Control ........................ 4-14
4.6.2 Testing ......................................................... 4-14
4.7 THETFORD REFRIGERATOR
MODEL N112 ..............................................4-15
4.7.1 Switching on the refrigerator ....................... 4-15
4.7.2 Igniting and starting your refrigerator ..........4-15
4.7.3 Electrical operation ...................................... 4-15
4.7.4 Power with gas ............................................ 4-16
4.7.5 Switching off the refrigerator........................ 4-16
4.7.6 Securing products for driving ....................... 4-16
4.7.7 Door locking mechanism ............................. 4-17
4.8 THETFORD CASSETTE C-250 TOILET .... 4-18
4.8.1 Introduction .................................................. 4-18
4.8.2 Preparing for use (standard) ....................... 4-20
4.8.3 Using the toilet (standard) ........................... 4-20
4.8.4 Emptying...................................................... 4-21
4.8.5 Emptying with Optional Features ................ 4-21
4.8.6 Cleaning and Maintenance .......................... 4-21
4.8.7 Waste Holding Tank ..................................... 4-22
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