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CONTENTS
Smoke Alarm ......................................... 8-26
Nuisance Alarms ................................... 8-27
Battery Replacement ............................ 8-27
Cleaning your alarm .............................. 8-27
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ....................... 8-28
Recognising Alarm Signals and
Warnings ............................................... 8-28
Using your Alarm ................................... 8-28
Switching on your CO Alarm ................. 8-28
Re-setting the Alarm ............................. 8-28
Replacement of Batteries ...................... 8-28
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure ...... 8-29
Maintenance of your alarm ................... 8-29
Thetford C260 Toilet .............................. 8-30
Introduction ........................................... 8-30
Preparing for Use (Standard) ................ 8-30
Using the Toilet (Standard).................... 8-32
Emptying ............................................... 8-32
Emptying with Optional Features .......... 8-32
Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 8-33
Toilet Bowl ............................................. 8-33
Waste Holding Tank .............................. 8-33
Cleaning and Maintenance for
Optional Features ................................. 8-34
Winter operation .................................... 8-34
Storage ................................................. 8-34
Toilet unit malfunctions .......................... 8-34
Midi Heki Rooflight ................................ 8-37
Windows ............................................... 8-37
Polyplastic Window Opening ................ 8-37
Rooflights .............................................. 8-37
Blinds & Flyscreens .............................. 8-37
Flyscreens ............................................. 8-37
Door Flyscreen (If Fitted) ...................... 8-37
Shower .................................................. 8-38
Taps ...................................................... 8-38
Gas Locker Door ................................... 8-39
Internal Doors ....................................... 8-39
Paddle Latch ......................................... 8-39
Magnetic Catches ................................. 8-40
Sprung Hinges ...................................... 8-40
Sliding Doors ......................................... 8-40
Bed Make-up ......................................... 8-40
L-Shape Lounge Double Bed ................ 8-41
Front Wrap Round Seating (Option) ..... 8-41
Removable Drawer Locker ................... 8-44
Entertainment System ........................... 8-44
Radio/CD with MP3 Connectivity (Option
Only) ..................................................... 8-44
Teleco TV Aerial .................................... 8-44
How to use your TV Aerial ..................... 8-46
Al-Ko Trailer - Control (Option) ............. 8-48
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 Etching & Chassis Marking ....... 9-4
Electronic Tagging ................................... 9-4
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN ................ 10-1
Exterior Cleaning .................................. 10-1
Acrylic Windows .................................... 10-1
Care Instructions for Seitz Rooflights .... 10-1
Window Blinds & Flyscreens ................. 10-1
Winterisation/Storage ............................ 10-1
Interior Walls ......................................... 10-1
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
Pre-season Water System Preparation . 10-5
Getting Ready for the Winter ................ 10-6
Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier 10-7
Tyres ..................................................... 10-7
Pressures .............................................. 10-7
Tyre Wear and Damage ........................ 10-7
Changing a Wheel ................................ 10-7
Jacking .................................................. 10-8
Lubrication ............................................ 10-8
The Alko Caravan Chassis .................... 10-9
Chassis Members ................................. 10-9
Drilling or welding of parts or
Accessories ........................................... 10-9
Independent Suspension ...................... 10-9
Coupling Head ...................................... 10-9
Secondary braking (Breakaway Cable) 10-9
Brake Drum/Hub Assembly ................... 10-9
Operating Instructions ......................... 10-10
Braking System Adjustment ................ 10-12
STORAGE ............................................ 11-1
Long Term & Winter Storage .................. 11-1
Caravan Covers ..................................... 11-1
Power Drain ........................................... 11-1
CARAVAN WARRANTY COVER ......... 12-1
Non Warranty Repairs ........................... 12-3
Remedial Work...................................... 12-3