Bailey Discovery 100 Owner's Manual - page 4
Contents
Owner’s Details ............................................................ 1
Contents ...................................................................... 3
1.1
INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1-1
1.2
WARRANTY .................................................. 1-2
1.3
WARRANTY COVER .................................... 1-2
1.3.1
6 Year Body Shell Integrity Guarantee .......... 1-2
1.3.2
3 Year Manufacturers Warranty ..................... 1-2
1.3.3
Terms and Conditions .................................... 1-3
1.4
CARAVAN REGISTRATION AND
IDENTIFICATION SCHEME (C.R.I.S) ........... 1-4
1.5
SAFETY ........................................................ 1-5
2.1
INTRODUCTION ........................................... 2-1
2.2
Caravan and towing vehicle terms ............ 2-1
2.2.1
Measurement of nose weight ........................ 2-2
2.2.2
The caravan to towing vehicle weight ratio ... 2-2
2.2.3
Towing vehicle’s rear suspension .................. 2-2
2.2.4
Recommended tow ball height ...................... 2-3
2.2.5
Secondary braking cable (Break away
device) ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.6
Loading and distribution of weight in the
caravan and car ............................................. 2-4
2.2.7
Noseweight .................................................... 2-5
2.2.8
Hitching up .................................................... 2-5
2.2.9
Hitching the caravan to the tow vehicle ......... 2-6
2.3
Towing .......................................................... 2-8
2.3.1
Speed limits ................................................... 2-8
2.3.2
Pulling away .................................................. 2-8
2.3.3
Caravan handling .......................................... 2-8
2.3.4
Reversing ...................................................... 2-8
2.3.5
Motorway driving ........................................... 2-8
2.3.6
Mirrors ........................................................... 2-9
2.3.7
Passengers ................................................... 2-9
2.3.8
Snaking .......................................................... 2-9
2.3.9
Stabilisers .................................................... 2-10
2.3.10
Road lighting ............................................... 2-10
2.3.11
Types of tyres fitted ..................................... 2-10
2.3.12
Tyre Wear and Damage .............................. 2-10
2.3.13
Tyre pressures ............................................. 2-11
2.3.14
Wheels ......................................................... 2-11
2.3.15
Spare Wheels .............................................. 2-11
2.3.16
Changing a Wheel ....................................... 2-12
2.3.17
Unhitching ................................................... 2-12
2.3.18
Levelling the caravan .................................. 2-13
2.3.19
Towing brackets ........................................... 2-13
2.3.20
Driving licences ........................................... 2-13
3.1
THE WATER SYSTEM .................................. 3-1
3.1.1
Water Supply ................................................. 3-1
3.1.2
The Submersible Pump ................................. 3-1
3.1.3
Routine Maintenance .................................... 3-1
3.1.4
Cleaning Containers and the System ............ 3-1
3.1.5
InLine Filter (Whale Aquasource WF1230) ... 3-2
3.1.6
Priming the System ....................................... 3-2
3.1.7
Pressure switch ............................................. 3-2
3.1.8
Adjusting Pressure Switch ............................. 3-3
3.1.9
Onboard water supply ................................... 3-3
3.1.10
Aquasource Direct Mains Water Connection: 3-3
3.1.11
Draining and Winterisation of the Water
System ........................................................... 3-4
3.1.12
Setting up the Water System ......................... 3-4
3.1.13
Shower tray ................................................... 3-4
3.1.14
Waste (Grey) Water System .......................... 3-5
3.2
THE GAS SYSTEM ....................................... 3-5
3.2.1
General information ....................................... 3-5
3.2.2
Types of gas .................................................. 3-6
3.2.3
Changing Gas Cylinders ............................... 3-7
3.2.5
Gas safety advice .......................................... 3-7
3.2.6
Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust ......... 3-7
3.2.7
Gas Leaks ..................................................... 3-8
3.2.8
Ventilation ...................................................... 3-8
3.3
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 230 VOLT ... 3-9
3.3.1
On arrival at caravan site .............................. 3-9
3.3.2
On leaving caravan site ............................... 3-10
3.3.3
Generators ................................................... 3-10
3.3.4
Overseas connections ................................. 3-10
3.3.5
Mains unit .................................................... 3-11
3.4
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – 12 VOLT ... 3-12
3.4.1
12-volt Control Panel ................................... 3-13
3.4.2
Auxiliary Battery storage/mains inlet ........... 3-13
4.1
THE TRUMA ULTRASTORE WATER
HEATER ........................................................ 4-1
4.1.1
Filling the Truma Ultrastore with water .......... 4-1
4.1.2
Gas operating instructions ............................. 4-2
4.1.3
Switching off (gas operation) ......................... 4-2
4.1.4
Electrical operating instructions (230v) ......... 4-3
4.1.5
Draining the water heater .............................. 4-3
4.1.6
Maintenance .................................................. 4-3
4.1.7
Important Operating Notes: ........................... 4-4
4.1.8
General Safety Notes: ................................... 4-4
4.1.9
Technical Data ............................................... 4-5
4.2
THE TRUMA S 3002 EL SPACE HEATER ... 4-6
4.2.1
Gas Operation ............................................... 4-6
4.2.2
Thermostat .................................................... 4-6
4.2.3
Important operating notes ............................. 4-6
4.2.4
General Safety Notes .................................... 4-7
4.2.5
Technical data ............................................... 4-8
4.2.6
230V Operation ............................................. 4-8
4.2.6
Operating notes ............................................. 4-8
4.2.7
Technical Data ............................................... 4-9
4.3
TRUMA 12V FAN OPERATION .................... 4-9
4.3.1
Trumavent TEB with automatic speed control
12V ................................................................ 4-9
4.3.2
Technical Data ............................................... 4-9
4.3.3
Warm air distribution ...................................... 4-9
4.4
TRUMA TRIOMATIC AUTOMATIC PROPANE
GAS CHANGE-OVER SYSTEM ................. 4-10
4.4.1
Changing cylinders ...................................... 4-10
4.3.4
Checking for leaks ....................................... 4-11
4.3.5
Technical Data ............................................. 4-11
4.5
THE COUNTRY LEISURE COOKING
APPLIANCES ............................................. 4-11
4.6
THE ARGENT HOB .................................... 4-11
4.6.1
Hotplate Burners ......................................... 4-11
4.7
THE MIDI OVEN & GRILL .......................... 4-12
4.7.1
Grill .............................................................. 4-12
4.7.2
Oven ............................................................ 4-13
4.7.3
Temperature Control .................................... 4-13
4.7.4
Cooking Guidelines ..................................... 4-14
4.7.5
Maintenance & Servicing ............................. 4-15
4.8
THE FIRE SENTRY SMOKE ALARM ......... 4-15
4.8.1
False Alarms ‘Hush’ Control ........................ 4-15
4.8.2
Testing ......................................................... 4-15
4.9
REFRIGERATORS ...................................... 4-16
4.10
ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATOR
MODEL RM 4270 ........................................ 4-16
4.10.1
LP Gas Operation – RM 4270 ..................... 4-16
4.10.2
230v Operation ............................................ 4-17