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ELECTRICITY
As with electricity in the home, care must be
exercised when handling mains electricity.
Your attention is drawn to the following
notice as laid down by the Institute of
Electrical Engineers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY
On arrival at caravan site
1. Before connecting the caravan installation
to the mains supply, check that
(a) both 12N & 12S plugs and hitch
have been disconnected from the
towing vehicle,
(b) the mains supply is suitable for your
installation and appliances, i.e.
whether it is a.c. or d.c. and whether
it is at the correct voltage and
frequency,
(c) 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,
and
(d) 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 OFF.
3. Lift the cover of the electricity inlet
provided on the caravan, and insert the
connector of the supply flexible cable.
4. Remove any cover from the socket outlet
provided at the site supply point, and
connect the plug at the other end of the
supply flexible cable to this. Switch on
the main switch at the site supply point.
Note: Use mains cable fully uncoiled and
protect from traffic.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE MAIN
SWITCH AT THE SITE SUPPLY POINT
SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF, THE SUPPLY
FLEXIBLE CABLE DISCONNECTED, AND
ANY COVER REPLACED ON THE SOCKET
OUTLET AT THE SITE SUPPLY POINT
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE
CABLE FROM THE CARAVAN. IT IS
DANGEROUS TO LEAVE THE SUPPLY
SOCKET OR SUPPLY FLEXIBLE CABLE
LIVE.
Because touring caravans are generally left
unused for long periods in the open, it is
strongly advised that the mains installation is
inspected periodically to ensure that it is safe
to use. The IEE Wiring Regulations
recommend that mains installations in touring
caravans are re-inspected every 3 years by a
qualified person (see list) who should sign
and issue a periodic inspection report. (The
manufacturer recommends annual
inspections).
Suitably qualified persons acceptable to the
NCC to sign and issue inspection and
completion certificates are:
• an approved contractor of the National
Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation Contracting* or
• a member of the Electrical Contractors’
Association
• a member of the Electrical Contractors’
Association of Scotland
• a qualified person acting on behalf of the
above (in which event it should be stated
for whom he is acting).
*The names and addresses of Approved
Contractors in any locality (there are over
10,500 in the UK) can be obtained from
Electricity Shops, or direct from:
NICEIC, Vintage House,
37 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UJ
Telephone: 0171 582 7746
The names and addresses of members of
the Electrical Contractors’ Associations can
be obtained direct from:
ECA, Esca House,
Palace Court, London W2 4HY
Telephone: 0171 229 1266
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