Connecting services - Gas
Empty cylinder:
i. Turn o cylinder valve and all
gas appliances.
ii. Release retaining strap.
iii. Remove hose connection
from cylinder.
iv. Remove cylinder from gas locker
and stand on ground.
Full cylinders:
i.
Remove plastic protector from cylinder.
ii. Place cylinder in gas locker.
iii. Connect hose to cylinder (If you are
changing the type of cylinder you
will have to change this hose or use
an adapter - see your dealer). Avoid
tension on the rubber gas hose.
iv. Connect retaining strap.
v. Turn on cylinder valve and then
systematically turn on appliance valves
relight appliances as required.
Electricity mains supply
(Low Voltage)
Your caravan’s main electrical
installation is designed to run on a 230V
50Hz AC supply.
On arrival at caravan site
1. Before connecting the caravan
installation to the mains supply,
check that:
(a) the mains supply is suitable for
your installation and appliances,
i.e. whether it is AC or DC and
whether it is at the correct voltage
and frequency.
(b) your installation will be properly
earthed. Never accept a supply
from a socket outlet or plug
having only two pins, or from a
lighting outlet.
(c)
any residual current device (earth
leakage circuit breaker) in the
mains supply to the caravan has
been tested within the last month.
In case of doubt, consult the site owner
or his agent.
2. Make sure that the switch at the
site supply point is o and that all
electrical equipment in the caravan
is switched o.
3. Remove any cover from the electricity
inlet provided on the caravan and
insert the connector of the supply
flexible cable.
4. Remove any cover from the socket
Connecting services - Electricity
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Owners handbook 2022
Coachman Caravan Company Limited, Amsterdam Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, HU7 0XF
Warning
Never allow modification of electrical
or LPG systems and appliances
except by qualified persons.
Care should be taken that any
additional equipment or appliances
are installed in accordance with the
appliance/equipment manufacturers
and Coachman’s instructions (e.g. air
conditioning, satellite dish, fuel cells
etc.)