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Eventa User Handbook _________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT If you sell your trailer, please pass this book on to the new owner ________________________________________________________________________________ Iss06 (N.E.)
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Eventa User Handbook _________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT If you sell your trailer, please pass this book on to the new owner ________________________________________________________________________________ Iss06 (N.E)
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Eventa User Handbook Models Covered By this Publication: Eventa M Eventa L Tandem Eventa L Tri-axle All Eventa models are fitted with brakes and have a MGW (Maximum Gross weight) of 3500Kg. Used correctly and maintained to this handbook, your trailer should give many years of safe and reliable service.
Contents: Introduction Customer Care Accompanying Literature Security Warranty 1.5.1 Warranty Claims 1.5.2 Guarantee Registration Card Safety Glossary of Terms Towing 2.1.1 Understanding your Trailer 2.1.2 Recommended tow ball height 2.1.3 Nose Weight Pre-Hitching up Checks Attaching the trailer to the towing vehicle 2.3.1 Coupling Instructions 2.3.1.1 50mm Ball Couplings...
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3.3.5 Gas Leaks 3.3.6 Ventilation Electrics 3.4.1 Electrics 12v 3.4.1.1 Towing Vehicle Power 3.4.1.2 Control Panel 3.4.1.3 Battery Charging 3.4.1.4 To charge the battery with 230v hook up 3.4.1.5 Removing and Replacing the Battery 3.4.2 Electrics 230v 3.4.2.1 Mains Distribution Box 3.4.2.2 Flexible Supply Cable 3.4.2.3 Connecting 3.4.2.4 Periodic Inspection...
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5.1.2 Opening the ramp 5.1.3 Closing the ramp 5.1.4 Locking the ramp Ramp Gates 5.2.1 Understanding your Ramp Gates 5.2.2 Opening the Ramp Gates 5.2.3 Closing the Ramp Gates Partitions. 5.3.1 Understanding your Partitions 5.3.2 Operation 5.3.2.1 Opening the partition 5.3.2.2 Closing the partition 5.3.3 Positioning...
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Trailer Running Gear Maintenance Tyres 7.1.1 Tyre Repairs Changing a Wheel 7.2.1 Jacking up the Trailer 7.2.1.1 Jacking Points 7.2.2 Fitting Wheels 7.3. Brakes and Coupling 7.3.1 Brake Service Intervals 7.3.2 Coupling Unit Service Intervals 7.3.2.1 Drawtube Reaction Test 7.3.2.2 Checking the Coupling Head for Excessive Wear Jockey Wheel Leaf Springs Electrical Diagrams...
If you require any help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact our customer care team: email care@iwt.co.uk or telephone 0843 216 7447. Our business hours are 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. (Please note that telephone calls to our Customer Care Department may be recorded for Quality &...
Warranty Claims Warranty claims should first be directed to the distributor, who will in many cases be able to rectify the fault quickly on their premises, or assist in presenting the problem to IWT for appraisal. 1.5.2 Guarantee Registration Card...
Safety THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THE TRAILER • Ensure all occupants are aware of their escape routes in the event of a fire. • Always keep escape routes and exit points clear from obstruction. •...
Glossary of Terms Trailer Your new Ifor Williams trailer. Gross vehicle weight - Referring to the towing vehicle, this is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and its contents. Maximum Gross Weight - Referring to the trailer, this is the manufacturers stated maximum for the trailer and its load, often governed by such items as coupling, tyres etc.
2.1.2 Recommended tow ball height The recommended tow ball height when fully loaded is 430 +/- 35mm (i.e between 395mm and 465mm). 2.1.3 Nose Weight Never exceed the maximum nose weight stated on either, the trailer, towing vehicle or towbar. It is advisable to distribute the load to achieve a nose weight of between 75Kg and 120Kg.
Attaching the trailer to the towing vehicle • It is recommended that a minimum of 2 people work together when hitching up the trailer to the tow vehicle. • When reversing ensure any pedestrians and your assistant are visible at all times. •...
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If your vehicle is fitted with a combination tow ball/jaw please read the section on attaching the trailer to the towing vehicle which relates to eye couplings for important safety information on breakaway cable attachment and tow-pin locking devices. 9. Remove the protective cap and unlock the coupling head (turn the key anti-clockwise). 10.
2.3.1.2 Eye Couplings 1. Check the condition of the breakaway cable. If frayed or kinked, replace before using trailer. 2. Check the towing eye can rotate. 3. Clean the towing eye and jaw and apply grease to the pin and eye. 4.
17. Attach the electrical plug to the towing vehicle’s socket ensuring there is enough slack in the cable for the trailer to correctly negotiate tight turns, without the cable dragging on the road. Check that all the lights are operating correctly. 18.
2.5.2 Detaching the Trailer Except in an emergency, you should never unhitch a laden trailer! If you have reversed the trailer into a parking position, pull forward a small amount so that the trailer brakes come out of auto-reverse mode, apply the towing vehicle and then the trailer handbrake.
2.6.3 Stability All our trailer models are of a well balanced design and should be exceptionally good towers. The common causes of poor stability include: a. Worn springs or loose suspension fixings on the towing vehicle. b. Towing vehicle springs too soft. c.
Eventa Living Area Manual The Water System. Your trailer is fitted with either a manual or electrically pumped water system. The manual system is a single sink tap supply from a water carrier and the electric system supplies multiple outlets from an onboard water storage tank.
3.2.2.1 Filling the Water Tank 1. Locate the water filler cap on the outside front right side. 2. Lift the cap and connect your mains supply hose pipe. 3. Turn on the mains water to start filling the tank. 4. The tank is fitted with a clear overflow pipe which enters and loops around the tack compartment before exiting to the ground.
3.2.2.6 Draining and Winterisation of the Water System. Allowing water to freeze in the system may result in damage to the pump and plumbing system. Frost damage cannot be claimed under warranty. Do not use automotive antifreeze to winterize water systems. These solutions are highly toxic and may cause serious injury or death if ingested.
Gas System All gas appliances fitted to your trailer are suitable for operation on both Butane and Propane without the need for adjustment. 3.3.1 Gas Cylinders Bottled Butane and Propane are also known as Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). Cylinders are available in many different sizes but your gas box is only sized to take cylinders between 6 and 7Kg.
3.3.3 Gas Safety • Always ensure that the gas system is inspected & maintained every 12 months. • Always ensure the gas cylinder is strapped inside the gas box. • In the event of a fire ensure all occupants evacuate the trailer via the nearest escape route and if it is safe to do so turn off the yellow isolating valve located in the gas box directly below the regulator.
3.3.5 Gas Leaks • If you smell gas the supply should be turned off at the cylinder immediately. • Extinguish naked lights including cigarettes and pipes. • Do not operate electrical switches. Do not operate any electrical apparatus whatsoever, especially light switches. •...
Electrics 3.4.1 Electrics 12v For trailers fitted out with 12v electrics and an auxiliary leisure battery. Overview The 12v electrical system is powered by an auxiliary leisure battery located in the tack compartment. The battery feeds power to the Power Distribution Unit (P.D.U.) located under the left hand bench seat, which then distributes power to the water pump, fridge, living interior lights, optional 12v sockets, cooker ignition and air &...
Note, the P.D.U. is fitted with 230v mains circuit breakers and power switches regardless if the trailer has mains hook up fitted or not. On 12v only trailers these switches are not connected to anything and do not do anything when switched. 3.4.1.1 Towing Vehicle Power Power from the towing vehicle is only supplied to the trailer when the engine is running.
3.4.1.2 Control Panel Function Buttons Master Switch When pressed will switch power to all non-essential accessories. Holding down the master switch will cause the control panel to shut down completely. The time will be lost and have to be reset when restarted. The control panel can also be shut down from user settings.
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Menus Home The home screen is displayed by default. The control panel will return to the home screen when left idle. The home screen displays the time as well as any relevant notifications or warnings that are present. Setting the time: 1.
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User Settings Press to access the “User Settings” screen. See below for a description of each option. Navigation 1. You can scroll through the settings with the buttons. 2. To edit a setting, highlight it then press to change. 3. If there are several options you may need to use the buttons to change value.
Notifications and Warnings There are a number of icons that can appear at the top of the home screen. See below for a description of each icon. Icon Description Internal pump is running The leisure battery voltage is below 12.2V The water tank level is below 10% The 230V mains is connected When a new warning is triggered it may be accompanied by a pop up alarm screen if the appropriate...
3.4.1.4 To charge the battery with 230v hook up. The 230v system has a built in battery charger located within the P.D.U. under the LH bench seat. When the hook up power is on the charger will work automatically and charge the battery when required.
3.4.2 Electrics 230v For your safety it is IMPORTANT that you follow these connection instructions each time your trailer is connected to a 230v mains supply. This section assumes that the system is complete and that an auxiliary leisure battery has been installed. Overview The 230v mains electrical system obtains its power from an external power supply point via a flexible supply cable plugged into the power input socket located on the LHS of the trailer.
3.4.2.2 Flexible Supply Cable The flexible supply cable also known as the Hook Up cable is used to connect the trailer to a 230v supply point. It is rated at 16 amps with 2.5mm core wire and has blue round type plug and socket couplings.
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3.4.2.3 Connecting WARNING: Always disconnect the electrical connector between the towing vehicle and the trailer before connecting a 230 volt supply to the trailer and before charging the auxiliary leisure battery by any other means. To Connect. 1. Before connecting the trailer to the mains supply, check that: a.
3.4.2.4 Periodic Inspection Preferably not less than once every three years and annually if the trailer is used frequently, the trailer electrical installation and supply cable should be inspected and tested and a report on their condition obtained as prescribed in BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and BSI.
Table & Lower Bed • Do not at any time sit or stand on the table. 3.5.1 Lower Bed Assembly 1. Unclip the two quarter turn buckles under the table top against the wall. 2. Press in the clip half way up the table leg. 3.
Shower Unit Before using the shower ensure the trailer is on a slight tilt from level so water will drain to the drainage hole in the shower tray and not overflow. Always use the shower curtain to cover the doors and prevent water leaking out of the unit when in use.
Acrylic Windows The living area of your trailer may be fitted with optional double glazed acrylic windows with integrated flyscreen and blinds. 3.8.1 Window Catches and Stays The acrylic windows have three positions: Open, Ventilation, & Closed. To Open 1. Turn the bottom catch arms to the vertical position and side arms to the horizontal position. 2.
Roof Light Hatch The roof light hatch is three way opening, front up, rear up or both up. To open the hatch select either the front or rear handle. Near the centre of the handle there is a tab which holds the handle down.
3.10 Fire and Safety Precautions Your attention is drawn to the notice affixed inside your trailer advising on fire prevention, ventilation and what to do in case of fire. Ensure that the occupants are familiar with escape routes, in case of a fire. 3.10.1 Children Do not leave children alone in the trailer in any circumstances.
! WARNING: Do not obstruct ventilation. The safety ventilation in no circumstances shall be obstructed, even partially. 3.10.6 Petrol/Diesel Fumes It is not advisable to leave a vehicle’s engine running beside the trailer as fumes from the vehicle could enter the trailer. If it is necessary to run a vehicle’s engine nearby park the vehicle so exhaust fumes are directed away from the trailer.
Eventa Living Equipment Truma Ultrastore Gas Water Heater If your trailer is fitted with a “Truma Ultrastore” gas water heater the operating instruction manual for it is supplied with your trailer. Read the Truma Ultrastore operating instruction manual thoroughly before use. If you lose the operating instruction manual it is available online at www.truma.com, (ultrastore_rapid_installation_instruction.pdf) Important Operating Note: •...
Thetford Spinflo MK3 Mini Grill, Gas 4 Burner & Grill If your trailer is fitted with a “Spinflo MK3 Mini Grill” gas 4 burner & grill the operating instruction manual for it is supplied with your trailer. Read the Spinflo’s operating instruction manual thoroughly before use.
Eventa Horse Area Rear Ramp Operation DANGER. To avoid the possibility of being injured in the event that the ramp drops down, always stand to the side of the ramp when operating the latches and when lowering or raising the ramp. The rear ramp may be subjected to a fallen horse against it or to kicking from any horse onboard.
5.1.2 Opening the ramp 1. Position the trailer on firm level ground and apply the vehicle and trailer handbrake. 2. Lower the rear prop stands if fitted. Caution. If the trailer is facing up hill, nose up, when opening the rear ramp, the ramp may start to drop as soon as the catches are released.
5.1.3 Closing the ramp 1. Check the ramp gates are closed and secure, and nothing is protruding to block ramp closing. 2. Standing to the side of the ramp, lift and close the ramp. Try to avoid slamming the ramp as this may disturb your horses.
Ramp Gates The ramp side gates protect your horse from stepping off the side of the ramp, as well as performing the same functions as a rear breeching bar. 5.2.1 Understanding your Ramp Gates 1. LH Gate 2. RH Gate 3.
5.2.3 Closing the Ramp Gates 1. Prepare the antiluce fastener so it is pointing out on the RH gate. 2. Pull back and catch the shoot bolt on the RH gate. 3. Unhook and lower the ramp latch arm. 4. Close the RH gate. 5.
5.3.2 Operation 5.3.2.1 Opening the partition 1. Remove the linch pin from the retainer hook 2. Lift up the retainer arm to unhook it from the retainer side rail. 3. Lower the retainer arm. 4. Swing open the partition to against the RHS wall. 5.
5.3.3 Positioning In order to carry differing horse loads it is necessary to reposition the partitions in order to optimise the trailer weight distribution and nose weight. It is important to have the centre of gravity of the combined load centrally located in the horse loading area. It is recommended to position the partitions for the different load cases as follows.
5.3.4 Repositioning Repositioning the partitions is a two person operation. DO NOT attempt to do this on your own as it may result in personal injury. When moving and lifting a partition, a person is required at both ends. Hand access gaps in either end of the skirting provide a position for each person to hold the weight of the partition.
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5. Have your assistant lift the front of the partition to take its weight away from the top pivot shoot bolt and to be prepared to hold the weight of the partition. 6. Pull down the top pivot shoot bolt and latch it in the retracted position.
10. Have your assistant lift the front of the partition to bring the top pivot back under the top rail. 11. Release the top pivot shoot bolt into its new locating hole. 12. Ask your assistant to feel the partition has locked back into place by trying to lift and lower the partition before they let go of it.
Rear Interior Light Trailers fitted with on board 12v battery power: The interior light in the rear horse area is powered from the on board 12v battery. Remember to switch off when not in use to preserve battery charge. Leaving them on and flattening the battery will damage the battery. Base trailers without on board 12v power: The interior light in the rear horse area is powered from the vehicle side lights and therefore only work when you have your towing vehicle side lights on.
5.11.1 Loading The trailer must be attached to the towing vehicle. Position the trailer on firm level ground and apply both vehicle and trailer parking brakes. If fitted, deploy the rear prop stands. If for any reason you have to load or unload with the trailer detached, you must make sure that the jockey wheel is securely clamped and the handbrake is fully applied before proceeding.
5.13 Fire & Safety Precautions 5.13.1 First Aid In addition to the first aid kit for your car it is a good idea to carry one for the horses, plan for the worst situation and pack enough supplies for the maximum number of horses that can be carried. 5.13.2 Breakdowns with horses on-board In the event of an accident or breakdown, always contact the emergency services and your breakdown recovery company.
Eventa General Maintenance Exterior Bodywork To maintain a showroom finish one needs to hand wash regularly with a car or caravan shampoo, rinse with cold water and chamois leather off. A protective coating applied after cleaning like Fenwick’s Bobby Dazzler will help to keep the trailer cleaner for longer and makes cleaning next time easier.
6.4.2 Window Maintenance The windows should also be inspected during the annual service of your vehicle. • Shallow scratches can be removed using the Polyplastic Acrylic Polish that is available from your dealer. (Item no. 09.00.880.00.00.01.000) • For deeper scratches please refer to your dealer or an appropriately certified specialist. •...
Furniture Moisture in the air can cause damage to the furniture as the wood expands or contracts with an increase or decrease in the relative humidity. A relative humidity of between 40% - 60% is tolerable. If values are maintained outside this range for a sustained period damage to the furniture may occur.
Water System Maintenance. The water system, and in particular the storage tank is susceptible to contamination by bacteria if care is not taken with its use and cleaning. The symptoms caused by bacterial contamination are not purely limited to gastro-intestinal diseases, but may also manifest themselves as ear, nose, throat, eye or skin infections.
Trailer Running Gear Maintenance These procedures must be carried out by competent persons. If you have any doubts about your ability to complete any of the procedures we recommend these tasks are performed by your local distributor. Tyres Tyres must be maintained at a pressure of 95p.s.i. (6.5bar).The pressure is also indicated on the inspection door sticker.
7.2.1.1 Jacking Points 1. Outer ends of the axles beside the springs. 2. Outer ends of the chassis cross members beside the chassis rails. 3. The rear most suspension mounting bracket. 7.2.2 Fitting Wheels • Ensure wheel bolt threads and wheel seating surfaces are clean and dry.
7.3. Brakes and Coupling Your trailer is fitted with Knott brakes and coupling. The Knott brakes are fitted to IWT axles and within IWT own brake drums. Supplied within the user manual pack is a Knott Maintenance & Servicing information leaflet which covers the following maintenance procedures: •...
7.3.2 Coupling Unit Service Intervals • The general condition of the overrun coupling unit should be checked monthly. • To minimize wear on your towing ball and coupling head, clean out the cup in the coupling head monthly and apply new grease. Service as follows every 3000 miles or 6 months, whichever is the sooner:–...
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