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CONTENTS
Using your Alarm ................................... 8-15
Switching on your CO Alarm ................. 8-15
Re-setting the Alarm ............................. 8-15
Replacement of Batteries ...................... 8-15
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure ...... 8-16
Maintenance of your alarm ................... 8-16
Thetford C-260 Cassette Toilet Range .. 8-17
Preparing for Use (standard) ................ 8-17
Preparing for Use with Optional
Features ................................................ 8-17
Using the Toilet (Standard).................... 8-19
Using the Toilet with Optional Features. 8-19
Emptying ............................................... 8-19
Emptying with Optional Features .......... 8-19
Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 8-20
Toilet Bowl ............................................. 8-20
Waste Holding Tank .............................. 8-20
Cleaning and Maintenance for
Optional Features ................................. 8-21
Winter operation .................................... 8-21
Storage ................................................. 8-21
Toilet Unit Malfunctions ......................... 8-21
Rooflights .............................................. 8-23
The Omivent (12v) Rooflight ................. 8-23
The Heki 2 Rooflight ............................. 8-23
Midi Heki Rooflight ................................ 8-24
MPK Rooflight ....................................... 8-25
Windows ............................................... 8-26
Polyplastic Window Opening ................ 8-26
Blinds & Flyscreens .............................. 8-26
Door Flyscreen ...................................... 8-26
Shower .................................................. 8-27
Taps ...................................................... 8-27
Kitchen Taps .......................................... 8-27
Washroom Taps and Showers .............. 8-27
Gas Locker Door ................................... 8-28
Internal Doors ....................................... 8-28
Toilet/Shower Room Doors ................... 8-28
High Level Locker ................................. 8-28
Magnetic Catches ................................. 8-29
Sprung Hinges ...................................... 8-29
Room Divider ........................................ 8-29
Bed Make-up ......................................... 8-30
Front Wrap Round Seating (Option) ..... 8-33
Lift Up Bed Extensions (where fitted) .... 8-33
Removable Drawer Locker ................... 8-33
Radio with MP3 Connectivity ................ 8-33
Teleco TV Aerial .................................... 8-34
How to use your TV Aerial ..................... 8-36
Digital TV set-up guide .......................... 8-36
Connect Aerial and Power .................... 8-36
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 8-36
Protect - Autowatch Alarm System ........ 8-38
Basic Operation Arming the System ..... 8-38
Disarming the System ........................... 8-38
Panic Alarm ........................................... 8-38
Emergency Disarm ............................... 8-38
Silent Arm and Disarm .......................... 8-38
Sensors ................................................. 8-38
Passive Infra Red Sensor ..................... 8-38
Al-Ko Trailer - Control ........................... 8-39
SECURITY .............................................. 9-1
Caravan Theft ......................................... 9-1
Tracker Retrieve ...................................... 9-1
CRIS - The Caravan Registration and
Identification Scheme .............................. 9-1
Al-Ko Secure Wheel Lock (Option) ......... 9-2
Window & Chassis Marking .................... 9-4
Electronic Tagging ................................... 9-4
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN ................ 10-1
Exterior Cleaning .................................. 10-1
Wheels .................................................. 10-1
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP) .. 10-1
Acrylic Windows .................................... 10-1
Window Blinds & Flyscreens ................. 10-1
Winterisation/Storage ............................ 10-1
ABS - A Frame Cover, Wheel Spats
& Panels ................................................ 10-1
Interior Walls ......................................... 10-2
Furniture ................................................ 10-2
Cooking Equipment ............................... 10-2
Soft Furnishings .................................... 10-2
Winterisation and Storage ..................... 10-3
Shower Trays, Shower Room and
Wash Basin Fittings .............................. 10-3
Cleaning of all Taps ............................... 10-3
Water Containers .................................. 10-4
Water Systems - Sterilisation ................ 10-4
Thetford Toilet ....................................... 10-4
Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier 10-5
Tyres ..................................................... 10-5
Pressures .............................................. 10-5
Tyre Wear and Damage ........................ 10-5
Changing a Wheel ................................ 10-5
Jacking .................................................. 10-6
Lubrication ............................................ 10-6
The Alko Caravan Chassis .................... 10-7
Chassis members ................................. 10-7
Drilling or Welding of Parts or
Accessories ........................................... 10-7
Independent Suspension ...................... 10-7
Coupling Head ...................................... 10-7
Secondary Braking (Breakaway cable) . 10-7