Bailey Pegasus GT65 Owner's Manual

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Trewethett caravan club site beautifully landscaped with first class facilities, our club sites can be found in glorious locations across the whole of the uk. With a choice of over 200 club sites and around 2,500 exclusive, small certificated location sites, join the club and you’re sure to find you...
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Model: vehicle identification number v.I.N: (located on the exterior windows and chassis) owner’s name: address: telephone number: habitation key number: retailer’s name: retailer’s address: telephone number: mtplm: caravan height: caravan length:.
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Contents owner’s details 1. Introduction p 1 • safety p 1 • driving licences p 2 2. Statement of conformity p 3 3. Warranty p 3 • warranty cover p 3 • 6 year bodyshell guarantee p 3 • 3 year manufacturer’s warranty p 4 • warranty extensions p 4 • customer support p 4 • terms & conditions p 4 • warra...
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16. The electrical system-230v p 36 • on arrival at caravan site p 36 • on leaving caravan site p 36 • generators p 36 • overseas connection p 36 • mains unit p 36 17. The electrical system – 12v p 37 • auxilary battery storage/ mains inlet p 37 18. The control panels p 39 • the unicorn digital cont...
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31. Soft furnishings p 79 • carpet p 79 • upholstery p 79 o cleaning and care p 79 o winterisation & storage p 79 • curtains p 79 32. Blinds p 80 33. Status 550 aerial p 80 34. General care & maintenance of your caravan p 82 • exterior p 82 o cleaning/ usage information p 82 • acrylic windows p 82 o...
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1 1. Introduction welcome, congratulations on the purchase of your bailey caravan. We would like to welcome you into the ranks of bailey owners. We are confident that this vehicle will give you many years of enjoyment. This handbook has been designed to enable you to derive the maximum benefits and ...
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2 by winding the handle on the jockey wheel. • always ensure that the green button located on the leading edge of the coupling head is raised before towing. Driving licences a driver passing a test after 1 january 1997 is restricted to a car/caravan combination not exceeding 3500kg maximum laden wei...
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3 2. Statement of conformity all bailey caravans have been certified by the national caravan council for compliance with uk and european standards and legislation along with industry codes of practice relating to health and safety issues. The approval process covers the testing and inspection of cri...
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4 water ingress through any permanently sealed seams or joints (with the exception of exclusions stated in the terms and conditions.) warranty extension an additional four (4) year extension to the standard bodyshell integrity warranty cover (making 10 years cover in total) is available as a cost op...
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5 6. Where an annual inspection identifies that repairs to the vehicle are necessary, the caravan must be made available for repair within six (6) weeks of the date of inspection for the purpose of carrying out the repair work. 7. No repairs, including the fitting of any replacement unit, may be und...
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6 4. Caravan registration and identification scheme (c.R.I.S) this caravan has been security marked and recorded under the caravan registration and identification scheme that is organised by the caravan industry. Shortly after purchasing this caravan you should receive your touring caravan registrat...
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7 5. Country and coastal code upon arrival at your destination you should be aware of the country code. Code of conduct – camp sites check the site regulations arrivals report to reception immediately on arrival vehicle movement keep to roadways unless otherwise directed adhere to speed limits. Note...
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8 your interest, there is a lot to learn, but please observe the following code. Guard against all risk of fires. Hay and heath land catch alight easily and once ablaze are very hard to put out. Remember fire spreads quickly. Keep to the public paths across farmland. Use gates and stiles to cross fe...
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9 under no circumstances should the caravan ventilation be covered, blocked or tampered with in any way. Petrol and diesel fumes the fitting of a tail pipe deflector to your exhaust will reduce the possibility of fumes entering your caravan through the front fixed ventilation points. However, an ext...
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10 6. Caravan and tow vehicle. Choosing the right car and caravan combination for safe and stable towing is both an art and a science. It may seem complicated to the newcomer, but a few minutes spent understanding the basic principles, common terms and definitions in use will be worthwhile in ensuri...
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11 the caravan to towing vehicle weight ratio: this can be determined by calculation and is equal to: actual laden mass of caravan as a general guide: • conventional petrol engines with a capacity up to approximately 1600cc petrol or 1800cc diesel should be adequate for towing a caravan weighing aro...
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12 where a designated attachment point is provided on the towbar: pass the cable through the attachment point and clip it back on itself. (fig a) where no designated attachment point has been provided on the tow bar: fixed ball- loop the cable around the neck of the tow ball. If you fit the cable li...
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13 noseweight it is recommended that the noseweight should be varied to find the optimum for towing dependent upon the actual laden weight of the caravan. Experience has shown that the noseweight should be approximately 7% of the actual laden weight (i.E. Between 50 and 100kg). However, this may be ...
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14 hitching the caravan to the tow vehicle 1. Ensure that the caravan is in a suitable position, and secure with the handbrake fully on. 2. Fully raise all four corner steadies 3. Shut and lock the caravan exterior. 4. Gauge the height of the car’s towball then raise or lower the height of the carav...
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15 and the secondary braking cable is connected. 25. Adjust the car’s driving mirrors from the driving seat to ensure good rearward visibility. 7. Towing speed limits where a lower limit is not in force, caravans may be towed at up to a maximum of 50 mph on single carriageways or 60 mph on dual carr...
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16 the width of the caravan when being towed. The width of the towing vehicle when driven solo. An additional rear view mirror fitted shall be of an approved european type and cover the field of view as stipulated by the regulators. Passengers are forbidden to ride in a caravan at any time. Snaking ...
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17 9. Unhitching. Do not pitch in a position in which your outfit will obstruct other people. Try to choose an area that is dry, reasonably level and preferably with a hard base. If you have no alternative but to pitch on a slope ensure that , for when you leave, you are facing down the slope. It is...
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18 10. Wheels and tyres. Tyres the tyres fitted by bailey caravans are michelin car and van tyres. They are suitable for towing at sustained speeds of up to 81mph (130 kph) to allow for use in countries which permit these speeds. Radial and cross ply tyres should never be mixed. It is dangerous and ...
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19 areas are clean and dry. Wheel bolts should never be lubricated. Spare wheels the spare wheel fitted to your caravan is an unbranded tyre. 1. Always ensure that the tow vehicle and caravan are is a safe position before attempting to change the caravan’s wheel. We recommend leaving the caravan hit...
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20 12. The al-ko caravan chassis chassis members the recommended tow vehicle coupling height is 385 +/- 35mm from the ground to the centre of the ball. Off road vehicles are exempt from this towball height specification. Manufactured from high quality steel, the chassis has extra deep sections to pr...
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21 operating instructions coupling handle and stabilising lever. The stabiliser lever (fig 2/ item 2) must be in the uppermost position (open). Coupling pull the coupling handle (fig. 3/item 1) up in the direction of arrow. The coupling mechanism has an open position i.E. As long as the aks 3004 is ...
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22 manoeuvring operation for easier manoeuvring (on camp sites etc), pull the stabiliser lever to the ‘up’ position. Please do not use the stabiliser lever as a manoeuvring handle. Please use the handles on the caravan or fit the al-ko manoeuvring handle to your jockey wheel (available separately). ...
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23 braking system adjustment (at 500 miles, then every 3,000 miles or 1 year) i. Ensure the towing shaft with coupling heads is pulled fully forward (fig. 8). Ii. Release the handbrake to the fully off position. If the handbrake will not go down the whole way because of the fairing or any other obst...
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24 xvi. If difficulty is experienced in this operation, try easing the caravan backwards with one hand while engaging the handbrake fully with the other. This manoeuvre should not be attempted on a rearwards facing slope. In this case wheel chocks should be used combined with the handbrake. Xvii. Fi...
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25 displa y c ol our at c c ondition dia gno sis wha t t o do out c ome s tat u s gr een a t c a ctiv e e verything ok gr een flashing a t c a ctiv e s elf t es t inc omple te driv e f orw ar d t o de tect mo vemen t t o c omple te self t es t and r e check led gr een (c ons tan t) re d a t c inacti...
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26 13. Tracker monitor- unicorn operating instructions tracker monitor for caravans is armed and disarmed by an alarm. Triggering the alarm siren does not generate an alert from the tracker monitor unit. To arm to arm the tracker monitor system, press the button on the remote control once. The siren...
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27 q my caravan is in secure storage on a farm/ compound. Do i need to check my leisure battery? A yes, you must check the charge of your battery and recharge if necessary. This will depend on your leisure battery’s capacity, age and state of charge. This will be required at intervals of between 3 t...
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28 14 the water system 14 a. The unicorn water system this water system has an on board pump which is located in the vehicle (usually under a bed bunk). The exterior fitment is simply a filter in which your inboard pump draws the water from the external water container. Priming the system using the ...
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29 waste (grey water system.) the waste water (often referred to as ‘grey’ water) from the caravan’s sinks and shower tray are outed to two outlets just behind the offside wheel. When setting up your caravan short pieces of waste pipe hose should be fitted to the wastewater outlets to direct the wat...
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30 water system trouble shooting fault cause solution pump doesn’t run no power to pump check power supply attach leads/clean corrections fuse has blown replace fuse (do not exceed recommended fuse size.) blockage in pipework check pipework for kinks. Pump runs but no water appears no water getting ...
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31 14 b. The pegasus gt65 water system water supply all models are supplied with a 12 volt submersible pump, controlled by a pressure switch. The water inlet is located in the off-side exterior wall, protected by a lift up lid. This pump is designed to make easier, the connection of an outside water...
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32 adjusting your pressure switch your pressure switch is factory set and should not normally require adjustment. However, adjustment may be required if the power supply voltage has varied from the previous setting, either due to battery drainage or higher voltage being supplied when the battery cha...
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33 helpful hints to obtain efficient running and maximum life, ensure the following: •there is sufficient water in the container –do not run the pump when dry. •maximum pumping period is not more than 15 minutes. •all hose connections are firm and water tight •the power supply is adequate- low perfo...
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34 15. The gas system all gas appliances fitted to your bailey caravan are suitable for operation on both butane and propane without the need for adjustment. General information gas cylinders: bottled liquid petroleum gas (lpg) is the most convenient portable source of fuel for your caravan. Cylinde...
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35 • fit plastic protecting cap to cylinder with the full cylinder: • before placing cylinder in the cradle ensure that the tray is clean and free from any debris. Cleaning should be carried out only with warm soapy water. • place cylinder in cradle in gas locker. • remove plastic protector from cyl...
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36 16. The electrical system – 230 volt as 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 - low voltage (230 v) on arrival at caravan site ...
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37 by switching to the on position. (against the spring pressure in an upwards direction). If an earth fault develops or a person was to touch a live piece of equipment the leakage of current to earth should immediately operate the rcd (residual current device) and ‘trip’ the main switch, to the off...
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38 a battery of not less than 40-50 amperes/hours capacity is recommended, crocodile clips should never be used to connect the battery, and terminals should be shrouded. Always switch off all appliances and lamps before disconnecting the auxiliary battery. The battery should be secured to prevent mo...
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39 18. Control panels 18 a. The unicorn digital control panel bca-dcp-1200 overview the bca-dcp-1200 is the central control unit for your caravan. It allows you to easily control the electrical system, saving you power, and providing more useful functionality. • the lcd screen provides clear feedbac...
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40 is displayed, then press enter . You can now scroll up or down the available settings with the left and right buttons. If you want to edit a setting, press enter when it is highlighted and then use left or right to edit. Press enter when complete. To leave the user settings menu, scroll to the ex...
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41 operating instructions fig 1: home screen fig 2: home screen functions operating the space heater 1. From the home screen, touch the ‘van’ icon: 2. The following screen will appear: fig 3: space heater screen display. 3. Select the desired heat setting by tapping one of the following icons. The i...
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42 * heat boost setting: this uses gas and electric simultaneously for higher heat outputs. It intelligently balances between gas and electric settings, varying the heat output accordingly to maintain the selected room temperature. ** frost protection setting: this uses a small amount of power to ma...
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43 tap the arrow keys to move the cursor along each of the 3 programmable times, using the + and - keys to select the on and off time, the desired temperature and the desired heat setting. The thermostat setting can range from a minimum of 18˚c up to a maximum of 35˚c. Available heat settings are: •...
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44 options there are a number of additional user options that can be adjusted as required. To enter the options menu from the home screen tap the spanner icon and then the options button. Scroll through the available options (see table below) using the arrow keys, and select the desired setting usin...
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45 “fault on space heater” contact whale heater support on +44 (0)845 217 2933 and quote the fault number shown on the screen. Water heating fault screens: “check gas supply” make sure there is gas in the bottle and no blockage in the gas line. At temperatures below 5°c use propane rather than butan...
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46 19. Alde heating system operating instructions please read these instructions carefully before using the boiler. These instructions are approved for the alde compact 3010 boiler fitted in caravans, motor caravans and buildings in accordance with ce no. Emc e5 02 0138, 845 bp-0003. Installation an...
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47 check that the automatic check valve (n) is open and is allowing air to enter the heater when it is being drained, and that the hose (o) is not blocked. The heating cartridges all compact 3010s are fitted with two 230v heating cartridges with a maximum output of 3150 w. Select the heating cartrid...
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48 inhibitor) intended for use in aluminium heating systems. If using concentrated glycol, the mixture should consist of 60% water and 40% glycol. If the heating system will be exposed to temperatures below -25°, the glycol content must be increased, but not more than 50%. Any vessels used for the l...
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57 electrical operating instructions (230v) ensure that the water heater is full then switch the isolation switch on. (usually mounted on the bunk face adjacent to the gas control switch.) the water temperature cannot be selected; temperature is automatically limited to 70°c. For a faster heating up...
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58 21. Rooflights heki rooflights operating, safety and care instructions heki opening in the tilt setting a) press the locking buttons at both catches on the glass and turn inwards through approx. 90°. B) grasp the bar in the middle, unclip from the anchoring fasteners, swivel the bar down and push...
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59 22. Caprice cooker never use the cooker as a space heater. Before using the appliance please ensure that you are aware of the following: • appliance and accessible parts become hot during use. • avoid touching heating elements. • children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continu...
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60 recommend that you prime and season it. To prime the hotplate switch on the hotplate for a short period, without a pan, to harden and burn off the coating. Use a medium to high setting for 3 – 5 minutes. A non toxic smoke may occur during this process. Allow it to cool, then season. To season the...
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61 smells to the meals being cooked. A non-toxic smoke may occur when using for the first time so open any windows and turn on mechanical ventilators to help remove the smoke. Always ensure food is properly cooked prior to serving. Oven temperature control the temperature in the oven is controlled b...
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62 leaks if a smell of gas becomes apparent, the supply should be turned off at the cylinder immediately. • extinguish naked lights including cigarettes and pipes. • do not operate electrical switches. • open all doors and windows to disperse any gas escape. • never check for leaks with a naked flam...
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63 23. Daewoo microwave oven precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy • do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to remove or tamper with the safety interlocks....
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64 operation procedure this section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Connect the mains lead to an electrical outlet. 2. After placing the food, in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during...
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65 defrosting time is left in the defrost mode. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. Cooking in one stage 1. Press power button (select the desired power level). The m/w indicator ap...
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66 • check that the door is firmly closed. • check that the cooking time is set. • check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your caravan. Sparking in the cavity: • check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used. • check that metal skewers or fo...
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67 appliances with battery igniter (handbook energy selection) electrical operation switch on the appliance by turning the energy selection switch a clockwise to position: in order to prevent discharge of the on-board battery, 12v operation should only be used while the motor is running. Gas operati...
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68 appliances with battery igniter. Each refrigerator with manual ignition is equipped with an automatic flame safety valve which interrupts the gas supply after approx. 30 seconds when the flame has extinguished. Door locking fixing and releasing the door lock hook when parking the vehicle as a bas...
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69 24 b. Dometic refrigerator model rmd8501 unicorn twin axles. Cleaning before starting up the refrigerator, it is recommended to clean inside and repeat this at regular intervals. Using a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Then wipe out the appliance with clean water and dry thor...
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70 the led (6) of the previously selected operating mode illuminates: changing the operating mode by pressing button (1) again. The appropriate indicator led will illuminate. Mes- appliances 1. Press button (1) several times until the indicator led (6) illuminates. 2. The ignition process is activat...
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71 shut the door again by pushing it to close. The snapping into the lock can be heard. While the vehicle is parked, the locking hook may be fixed to facilitate opening of the door. Fastening and releasing the door lock hook when parking the vehicle. If the vehicle is parked for a longer time, the l...
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72 flashes and led (2) simultaneously. If the failure is not resolved, it repeats after 1 hour. Status messages on the display led is flashing 230v mode: “230v” is not available or voltage is too low led is flashing 12v mode: “12v” is not available or voltage too low. Led is flashing. Gas/auto mode:...
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73 possible cause action you can take q) gas cylinder empty. A) change gas cylinder. Q) is the supply shut-off device open? A) open the shut-off device. Q) air in the gas pipe? A) switch off the appliance and start again. Repeat this procedure 3-4 times, if necessary. Failure: the refrigerator does ...
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74 26. Smoke alarm the smoke alarm is operational once the battery is connected. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds an alarm until the air is cleared. Features • battery operated • the operating light (red led) flashes every 40 seconds confirming that the unit is powered. • low ...
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75 smouldering. Extinguish the lighter, or put out the match and place it into a dish of water. • turn the detector on its side so that the vents on the right hand side of the detector are pointing downwards. Hold the burning incense stick or cigarette around 15cm (6 inches) below the detector. An i...
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76 28. Bathroom care. Do not expose the bathroom plastic fittings to cleaning products or abrasive material containing concentrated perfumes, body oil, linseed oil, gritty or abrasive substances, solvents (white spirits, anti freeze etc.) these may cause permanent damage to the material. Always clea...
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77 18. Filter for electric ventilator 19. Location waste pump- out system preparing for use (standard) • open the access door on the outside of your caravan. • remove the waste holding tank by pulling the safety catch (which holds the tank in place) upwards. • pull the waste holding tank outward to ...
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78 waste holding tank to keep your waste holding tank fresh and clean, thetford has developed a number of different toilet fluids. Thetford toilet fluids suppress smells, reduce formation of gas, promote breakdown of toilet waste and increase the life span of a mobile toilet. We advise a thorough cl...
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79 31. Soft furnishings carpet cleaning and caring for carpet sets when cleaning the interior of your caravan please remove the carpet from the vehicle. Vacuum the carpets to take the dirt out of the pile for general cleaning use a dry shampoo, following the product’s directions. For stains, use a m...
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80 32. Remis remibase plus window blinds. Please note the blinds should not be in the closed position when the vehicle is travelling or when in storage for extended periods. The sunscreen is housed at the bottom and the flyscreen at the top of the blind. To open either hold the cross bar and pull up...
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81 may need to adjust the direction of the mast to achieve the best picture quality. 6. Secure by tightening the mast locking collar. Dab and fm radio operation. Status is designed to receive dab and fm when connected to a radio with dab /fm facility. Dependant on location dab and fm reception may b...
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82 34. General care and maintenance of your caravan. Exterior the exterior of your caravan is very durable and easy to clean owing to it’s high gloss properties. To maintain a showroom finish one needs only to wash the caravan wash the parts monthly (or more frequently) using mild dish washing deter...
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83 the damages can be visible if the relative humidity is higher than 80% for a long time. To prevent damage, ventilate the van, using dehumidifiers or water adsorbent substances. When wood is wet, wipe it dry. Do not just wait for the sun to dry it. The longer the water stays on the surface, the mo...
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84 36. Winterisation and storage the following applies whenever your caravan is stored particularly during winter months. • if you will not be using your vehicle for a while it is probably a good time to arrange for your caravan to have its annual service at your appointed dealer. • as with all cara...
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85 step 1: pull slats from offside towards the bunks on the other side. Step 2: there will be a slight gap between the two bunk faces. Step 3: turn the cushions over and move the back rests into the middle. Step 4: move the seat base cushions so that the knee roll is against the outside wall of the ...
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40. Side dinette top bunk assembly. 86 step 1 remove cushions and draw the curtains and close the blind if fitted. Step 2 holding the bunk in both hands pull it inwards step 3 remove cushions and draw the curtains and close the blind if fitted. Step 4 holding the bunk in both hands pull it inwards s...
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41. Side dinette bottom bunk assembly. Side dinette bottom bunk assembly i. Remove table from support leg. Ii. Place the table top between seats on ledge. Iii. Arrange seat cushions as appropriate. When children, especially those under 3 years of age, use any bunk/bed care must be taken against the ...
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88 43. Useful e mail addresses and telephone numbers. Bailey help line helpline@bailey-caravans.Co.Uk bailey spares department parts@bailey-caravans.Co.Uk michelin tyre plc +44 845 3661535 al-ko +44 1926 818500 mail@al-ko.Co.Uk fire angel +44 800 1412561 technicalsupport@fireangel.Co.Uk dometic +44 ...