Care of your caravan
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Owners handbook 2022
Coachman Caravan Company Limited, Amsterdam Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, HU7 0XF
important that you carry out the following
procedure prior to using the caravan each
time, even if you boil or filter all water you
use for drinking.
Containers
1. All water remaining in the container
should be disposed of so that the
container is empty.
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 recommended for
this purpose.
3. Water should be put into the container
swirled round, then emptied out.
4. The container should then be totally
filled with water containing an
appropriate disinfectant/sterilant
solution and allowed to stand for the
recommended contact time.
5. The solution should be emptied from
the container.
6. The opening of the container should be
cleaned thoroughly with an appropriate
pre-prepared wipe impregnated with a
disinfectant/sterilant.
7. The container should be inverted whilst
stored overnight (if possible).
8. The container must be filled with
mains water only and mains water only
should be used for the above cleaning
procedure.
9. On no account should garden hoses be
used to fill water tanks.
Systems
1. Drain down the system (Open all taps
to allow air in, enabling the system to
drain quickly), using the floor mounted
drain taps.
2. Remove any water filters fitted, and
replace with a short length of hose
or empty filter cartridge (this will
ensure the filter is not aected by the
disinfectant/sterilant solution).
3. Fill the system by using the pump with
a disinfectant/sterilant solution. (Check
that the solution at full strength appears
all taps/showers). Allow to stand for the
recommended period of time.
4. Drain the system down completely, as 1.
5. Thoroughly clean the outside of all taps/
connectors with a cloth soaked in the
disinfectant/sterilant.
6. Flush the system through with clean
drinking water until no traces of
disinfectant/sterilant can be detected
at any tap.
7. Replace the filter.
Suitable sterilising chemicals are available
from your caravan dealer, accessory shop,
chemists, or home-brew shops. It is not,
however, recommended to use bleach or
sodium metabisulphide.
Winterisation & storage
If the caravan is to be stored for any
length of time, especially over the winter
period, the following operations are
recommended.
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