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Swift Tourer Owner's Handbook Manual

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Swift Group
Dunswell Road
Cottingham
East Yorkshire HU16 4JX
Tel 01482 875740
Fax 01482 840082
email enquiry@swiftgroup.co.uk
For more information visit
www.swiftgroup.co.uk
Issued July 2012
1099731

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  • Page 1 Swift Group Dunswell Road Cottingham East Yorkshire HU16 4JX Tel 01482 875740 Fax 01482 840082 email enquiry@swiftgroup.co.uk For more information visit www.swiftgroup.co.uk Issued July 2012 1099731...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Tourer Owner’s Service and Warranty Handbook...
  • Page 3 INT R ODU CT ION Dear owner Throughout the season, specifications and equipment details contained within this Thank you for deciding to buy one of our handbook may change. Please refer to our new caravans. online handbooks (www.swiftrgroup.co.uk) We are sure you will enjoy many happy hours for the most up-to-date version of your in it and we hope the information and hints in handbook.
  • Page 4 Swift Talk is the first place to learn about new product launches, events and Swift Group news, it’s also the first place customers...
  • Page 5 CONT E N T S Warranty ............................ 5 Towing code ..........................13 Safety & security ........................35 Services ..........................47 Electrics ........................... 69 Fitted equipment ........................91 Maintenance .......................... 177 Useful information ........................211...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    WAR RA N T Y IN FOR MAT ION Warranty and guarantee cover ....................6 What to do if you require assistance ..................8 Supplier contacts ........................9 Touring caravans - annual service/inspection record ..............10 Annual service / inspection record stamps ................11...

  • Page 8: Warranty And Guarantee Cover

    Swift Group Service Centre For all parts or fittings of your caravan other then Swift warrants that the Annual than the body shell, Swift will repair (or at is Service has been performed correctly. If option, replace) any defective parts or fittings...
  • Page 9 Swift will only pay for Warranty Exclusions work performed by an authorised Swift 11. Swift shall not be liable under this Warranty Group Service Centre. The caravan must for any defect related to or arising from the be made available to an authorised Swift...

  • Page 10: What To Do If You Require Assistance

    AS S IS TAN CE WHAT TO DO IF YOU necessary at an Annual Service or by a Swift Group Service Centre have not been carried REQUIRE ASSISTANCE out in a reasonable time. Congratulations on purchasing your new You have legal rights under UK law caravan.

  • Page 11: Supplier Contacts

    SU P P LIE R CON TA CT S SUPPLIER CONTACTS A number of Swift Group suppliers manage their own Technical and Warranty related queries. Where a customer has a question relating to a product manufactured by a company listed below, we would advise that the first contact should be directly with them.

  • Page 12: Touring Caravans - Annual Service/Inspection Record

    In order to comply with the warranty, you must fitted). have your caravan inspected and serviced by an authorised Swift Group Service Centre at Hob, grill and oven (if fitted). least once per year. Refrigerator 230V AC, 12V DC and gas.

  • Page 13: Annual Service / Inspection Record Stamps

    Annual service / inspection record stamps 1st SERVICE DATE: Caravan model: DEALER’S STAMP Year: Chassis number: We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the handbook. 2nd SERVICE 3rd SERVICE DATE: DATE: DEALER’S STAMP DEALER’S STAMP We certify that an annual service has been We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the handbook.
  • Page 14 S ER V IC E I NSPEC TION 8th SERVICE 9th SERVICE DATE: DATE: DEALER’S STAMP DEALER’S STAMP We certify that an annual service has been We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the handbook. carried out in accordance with the handbook.

  • Page 15: Towing Code

    T OW ING CODE Caravan towing code ....................... 14 Caravan terms ......................... 14 Towing vehicle terms ....................... 16 Measurement of nose weight ....................16 Type of driving licence held ...................... 17 Glossary & checklist ........................ 17 Useful memory aid ........................18 Preparing for the road ......................

  • Page 16: Caravan Towing Code

    T O WI NG CO DE CARAVAN TOWING CODE Personal Effects Those items which a user can choose to carry This Code of Practice contains in a caravan. recommendations jointly reviewed and agreed by the following organisations: Note: an allowance has been provided for in the Personal effects for a leisure battery The National Caravan Council weighing 20kg...
  • Page 17 TO W ING V E H ICL E T E R MS Items fitted at the point of manufacturer (wheel Note: Tyre pressures may increase when locks, hook-up cable, plastic steps, waste upgrading. containers, etc.) are included within the vehicle Nose weight: MRO.

  • Page 18: Towing Vehicle Terms

    M EAS UREMEN T O F N OS E WEI GH T MEASUREMENT OF NOSE TOWING VEHICLE TERMS WEIGHT Kerb weight (Mass of Vehicle in Running Order): Nose weight may be measured using a propriety brand of nose weight indicator. The weight of the towing vehicle as defined by Such equipment is obtainable at your the vehicle manufacturer.

  • Page 19: Type Of Driving Licence Held

    G L OS SA RY A N D CH E CKLIS T Driving licence Spare Wheel - It is always advisable to carry a spare wheel with your caravan. In order to be able to tow a caravan a driver must hold a Category B licence.

  • Page 20: Useful Memory Aid

    U S EFU L I TEMS USEFUL MEMORY AID The depth and width dimensions include the rim around the bottom used for securing the battery. External mirrors Note: Batteries that are not foot mounted, Fire extinguisher ie. without a rim, can still be fitted, but Jack check first that they will fit within the Petrol can...
  • Page 21 Shampoo Needles and thread Shaving kit Oven gloves Shoe cleaning kit Pegs Soap Piezo Gas lighter Sun tan oil Potato peeler Wellington boots Radio Rubbish bin Domestic Saucepans Adhesive tape Scissors Air freshener Sieve Aluminium foil Sugar bowl Ashtrays Shopping bags Bedding Sleeping bags Bin liners...

  • Page 22: Preparing For The Road

    P R EPAR I NG F O R THE ROAD PREPARING FOR THE ROAD PRE-LOAD CHECKLIST Caution: Never enter the caravan without first lowering the four corner steadies with the brace provided. BEFORE LOADING CHECK: loose articles are stowed securely. Do not stow tins, bottles or heavy items in overhead lockers prior to towing.
  • Page 23 2. Load evenly right to left so that each After trying out the caravan it may be found caravan wheel carries approximately the that a stiffening of the rear suspension is same weight. necessary - but note that this may give the towing vehicle a firmer ride when not towing.
  • Page 24 P R EPAR I NG F O R THE ROAD Towball ‘weaves’ from side to side often causing a similar swaying movement in the car itself. The AL-KO stabiliser is designed to be used with a swan neck, fixed or detachable towball. Causes: If you use a ‘bolt on type’...

  • Page 25: Tyre Maintenance

    TYRE MAINTENANCE Tyre aging Tread depth Rubber compounds used in tyres contain chemicals that help to slow down the natural Pay special attention to the amount of tread aging process of untreated rubber. However, remaining on your tyres, and measure them tyres do deteriorate with age, which increases regularly.

  • Page 26: The Tyre Law

    P R E-T OW CH EC K L IS T THE TYRE LAW Hitch head load capacity PLEASE NOTE: Sales literature/ Technical The maximum vertical static load which can Handbooks publish recommended tyre be put upon the hitch head when connected pressures for the MTPLM only (fully laden is 100kg.
  • Page 27 An assistant can help in the hitching operation by standing on the left hand side of the drawbar (facing rear of car) and extending an arm horizontally to indicate position of the coupling. When reversing aim the towball of the car directly at the caravan drawbar. Remove towball cover and keep in car.

  • Page 28: 13 Pin Socket

    1 3 P IN S OCK ET 13 PIN SOCKET Please be aware that some car manufacturers and towbar manufacturers do not wire up all 13 pins as standard, unless requested.

  • Page 29: Towcar Electrics

    This will ensure that the inner and outer parts of the In all cases, The Swift Group assumes that the plug are returned to a locked condition. tow car harness and electrics have been fitted...

  • Page 30: Breakaway Cables

    See Regularly check the cable and clip for damage. figure 3A and 3B. If in doubt contact your Swift Group dealer. Make sure the cable runs as straight as possible and goes through the cable guide fitted underneath the caravan coupling head.

  • Page 31: Mirrors

    MOV ING OF F MIRRORS The driver of the towing vehicle must have an adequate view of the rear. If there is no rear view through the caravan it is essential that additional exterior towing mirrors are fitted. This is mandatory in some European countries and drivers can face instant fines if extension mirrors are not fitted.

  • Page 32: Reversing

    C AR AVAN H AN DLI N G REVERSING CARAVAN HANDLING When the towing vehicle is reversing, the Allow for caravan being wider than car. overrun device shaft is pushing in, applying the Do not bump kerb with caravan wheels. brakes via the overrun lever, brake rod system, When passing other vehicles allow more than bowden cables and the expander mechanism.

  • Page 33: Alko Spare Wheel Carrier Tips

    CH A N GIN G A W H E E L ALKO SPARE WHEEL CHANGING A WHEEL CARRIER TIPS 1. Leave caravan hitched to towing vehicle and ensure that the caravan and towing The caravan needs to be jacked to the vehicle handbrakes are applied.

  • Page 34: Wheel Bolt Tightening

    C HANG ING A WH EEL WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING When refitting a wheel it is ESSENTIAL that the wheel bolts are tightened to the recommended torque figure and in the correct sequence. NOTE: Only use a suitable wheel brace to loosen and tighten the wheel bolts.

  • Page 35: Arrival On Site

    A R RIVA L ON S IT E ARRIVAL ON SITE Note: Check and observe site regulations. Manoeuvring your caravan by hand Note: Care must be taken when manoeuvring your caravan into position. Pressure placed on unsupported parts of front and rear GRP/ ABS panels may cause surface damage/ cracks to appear.
  • Page 36 T HE T OWI N G CODE...
  • Page 37 S A FE T Y A N D S E CU RIT Y Fire ............................36 SI 601 Smoke Alarm Operation ....................36 Alarm Test ..........................37 Fire extinguisher ........................38 Escape paths ..........................38 Children ........................... 38 CO Alarm - Fireangel CO-9X Carbo Monoxide Alarm operation ..........39 CO Alarm Testing ........................

  • Page 38: Fire

    FI R E AND F IR E AL ARM FIRE BATTERY REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: Only the following batteries Important: Your attention is drawn to the can be used for replacement. Use of a battery notice affixed inside the caravan wardrobe other than those recommended below may advising on fire precaution, ventilation and have a detrimental effect on the detector’s what to do in case of fire.

  • Page 39: Alarm Test

    F IRE A L A R M 2. Remove the existing battery and replace ALARM TEST with a new battery. From the list on the 1. Press the test button in the centre and previous page, making sure that the release.

  • Page 40: Fire Extinguisher

    FI R E ALA RM NOTE: The test button accurately tests the Warning: The electronic test button alarm’s smoke sensing circuit, there is no need provides a full test of the unit’s functionality. to test your alarm with smoke. If your smoke DO NOT try to test the alarm with a naked alarm fails to give an audible test signal, please flame, as this may present a potential fire...

  • Page 41: Co Alarm - Fireangel Co-9X Carbo Monoxide Alarm Operation

    C O A LA RM CO ALARM clear and the alarm to stop depending on the level of carbon monoxide detected. Fireangel CO-9X Carbon Monoxide Alarm • Get medical help immediately for anyone WARNING: Please read the full user suffering the effects of carbon monoxide instructions provided.

  • Page 42: Co Alarm Testing

    C O AL ARM TESTING THE ALARM power pack becomes low then the detector will emit a single chirp once per minute and Test the sounder, power pack and circuitry the Fault LED will flash yellow once per by pressing and holding the centre of the minute for up to 30 days.

  • Page 43: Ventilation

    Note: Never allow modification of electrical on site, can be obtained from the Crime or LPG systems and appliances except by Prevention Officer through your local qualified persons at an authorised Police Station. Swift Group dealership.

  • Page 44: Al-Ko Secure Immobiliser

    AL -K O S EC U RE I MM OBI L ISER Caravan insurance YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR KEY WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE DATE It is recommended that the caravan and its OF PURCHASE. SHOULD YOU FAIL TO contents should be insured against theft. DO THIS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO It is essential to check with your car insurance ORDER A SPARE KEY!

  • Page 45: Tracker

    0845 602 2356 fitting positions for the device, the locations of which are kept secret and known only to TRACKER and the Swift Group. This unit has a self contained battery, which has a minimum five year life. The unit draws no power from the vehicle battery or leisure battery.

  • Page 46: Mobile Alarm System

    ALAR M SY STEM MOBILE ALARM SYSTEM Press and hold the arm button and release after you hear one STINGER 310 ALARM (IF FITTED) beep followed by two beeps Awning Light button Press and release the button to turn the awning light on or off (note: awning light control is an optional feature not present in all caravan models)
  • Page 47 OPERATION - THE PIR INTERNAL MOVEMENT SENSOR The Awning light can be turned on or off at The STINGER 310 comes complete with any time by pressing and releasing the a 120° Passive Infra Red (PIR) internal Awning light button. movement sensor that detects body movement within the vehicle.
  • Page 48 ALAR M S YSTEM ALARM SIREN SPARE PARTS & SERVICE The STINGER 310 contains a dual sounder The STINGER 310 system is supplied with unit that provides the loud alarm siren and the two key fob controllers as standard, but can volume adjustable beeper sound.
  • Page 49 S E RV ICE S Water System ........................... 48 Tank types ..........................49 Plumbing connections ......................52 Plumbing troubleshooting ......................53 Fresh level sensor & cleaning .....................54 Pressure switch adjustment .......................54 Ultraflow Water Intake Housing ....................55 Sanitising water system ......................56 Water Fault Finding ........................

  • Page 50: Water System

    WAT ER SY STEM WATER SYSTEM- INTRODUCTION All Swift Group caravans water systems have been designed around a pump fitted within the caravan. This pump draws water from an external source, to provide water pressure within the caravan, whenever it is switched on and water is available.

  • Page 51: Tank Types

    WATE R TA NKS TANK TYPES – OVERVIEW No Internal Water Tank A caravan water system with no internal water tank functions in the following way: The inboard pump draws water into the caravan, via the inlet on the offside of the caravan.

  • Page 52: Water Tank

    WATER TA N K S WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Internal Water tank (UK Caravans) 2011 T6D WITH INTERNAL The following arrangement is used for a WATER TANK caravan with internal water tank: TAPS WATERLINE COMBI / ALDE BOILER PUMP & HOSE SELECTOR VALVE PUMP...
  • Page 53 • The same external pump can be used with the upper inlet, this will transfer water from the external source to the internal tank. • When filling the internal tank, monitor the amount of water in the tank and stop filling before the tank overflows via the switch on the control panel.

  • Page 54: Plumbing Connections

    WAT ER TAN KS To use the caravan with the internal • The Waterline connection should be water tank: connected to the lower connection point on the outside of the caravan, labelled as • First prime the system as described for ‘direct to taps’.

  • Page 55: Plumbing Troubleshooting

    P LU M BI N G T ROU B LE S H OOT ING To remove a pipe, push the collar inwards, and • Ensure the inlet side of the pump then remove the pipe. (including Truma inlet and in-line filter) are watertight and not allowing air into As a note, when refitting the pipe, ensure the system.

  • Page 56: Fresh Level Sensor & Cleaning

    • All of the Truma/Flo-Jet pumps used by tank bridging the probes. Swift are pre-set at 28psi + / -3psi. • To further adjust the pressure switch setting, a cover cap must be first be...

  • Page 57: Ultraflow Water Intake Housing

    ULT R A F LOW WAT E R pump and shake the pump assembly in the external water container. Then switch on again. Cover cap To remove the Intake Assembly from the Water Intake Housing. To remove, pull the lower trigger and pull out the hose plug.

  • Page 58: Sanitising Water System

    S AN IT IS I NG SANITISING 9. On no account should garden hoses be used to fill water tanks. Guidance on cleaning portable water For Systems: tanks and the water system in touring caravans. 1. Drain down the system (open all taps to allow air in, enabling the system to The water systems, and in particular storage drain quickly).

  • Page 59: Water Fault Finding

    WAT E R FA U LT S WATER Fault Cause Remedy Water not Freshwater tank empty Check flowing from Pump wired in reverse Check wiring, refer to pump manufacturers any tap when instructions operated but Pipe inlet or outlet pipe Check connections pump runs disconnected...
  • Page 60 WAT ER FAU LTS WATER Fault Cause Remedy Water flows Cold water pipe kinked Check and re-route if necessary from hot preventing flow tap but has Blockage in cold pipe line Disconnect pipes after 1st connector and reduced flow check up to tap from cold Cold tap not connected Refer to installation instructions...

  • Page 61: Typical Gas Schematic Drawing

    GA S S CH E MAT IC...

  • Page 62: Gas

    DuoControl (Model Specific) GENERAL INFORMATION Gas Cylinders Bottled Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is the most convenient portable source of fuel for your caravan. Make sure that heating and cooking appliances and the gas cylinders are switched off before you move the caravan. Regularly check flexible gas hose, joints and connections for tightness.

  • Page 63: Types Of Gas

    LPG cylinders i.e. Propane, Butane and Scandinavian countries use the same Camping Gaz cylinders all have varying connector. cylinder adaptor connections. The Swift Germany and Austria supply propane with a Group provides a stainless steel propane male connection. hose for use with propane gas cylinders. It...

  • Page 64: Gas Safety Advice

    G AS S AFETY GAS SAFETY ADVICE Precautions a) Never look for a leak with a match. Always WARNING: If you smell gas or suspect a use a soap solution or its equivalent when leak or in the event of a fire and if it is safe to testing connections.

  • Page 65: Ventilation

    Straps are positioned to suit 6kg Calor Lite monoxide’. Carbon Monoxide is odourless, cylinders. colourless and tasteless and will rapidly cause unconsciousness and death with little or no WARNING: If using cylinders other than warning prior to collapse. those recommended, the user must ensure THERE IS NO DANGER WHEN ADEQUATE these are adequately supported, ventilation VENTILATION IS PROVIDED.

  • Page 66: Gas Fault Finding

    G AS FAU LTS Fault Cause Remedy Hob does No gas Check level of gas in the cylinder not light Check gas cylinder valve is on Check gas taps are on Air in pipe Purge system Refer to hob manufacturers instructions Oven does No gas Check level of gas in the cylinder...

  • Page 67: Electrical System

    EL E CT RICA L S YS T E M THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Switch on the main switch at the site supply point. General Information CARE POINT: It is good practice to test the It is strongly advised that the mains installation RCD (Residual Current Device) in the PSU is inspected periodically to ensure safe before switching on.

  • Page 68: Wiring Of Connecting Cable And Caravan Mains Inlet

    W IR I NG OF M AIN S CON N EC TI N G C A BL E...

  • Page 69: Mains Electrical Equipment Power Consumption

    230 V MAI N S EL EC TR ICA L E Q U IP ME N T 230V MAINS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT POWER CONSUMPTION Note: It is possible that the 230v mains electrical equipment may not all operate simultaneously. A typical UK site mains hook up point provides a maximum output of 10 amps and on some continental sites the available output may be as low as 5 amps.

  • Page 70: Typical Appliance Consumption Figures

    T Y PI CAL AP P L IAN CE C ON S U MP T ION F IGU RE S...
  • Page 71 E LE CT R ICS EC444/EC445/EC455 Power Control System ................70 Control Panel Operation ......................73 Residual Current Device & Miniature circuit breakers ..............74 Battery charger ......................... 75 Leisure Battery ......................... 75 12 Volt DC Fuses ........................78 Electrical faults ...........................81 Technical Data &...

  • Page 72: Ec444/Ec445/Ec455 Power Control System

    EC 4 4 4 /EC 445/ EC455 P OWE R CON T ROL S Y S T E M EC444 / EC445 / EC455 2.1 Power Supply Unit - Models POWER CONTROL SYSTEM A number of different PSU versions are used within the system.
  • Page 73 2.2 Power Supply Unit - Component Layout 230V Components Red indicator – Reverse polarity indicator, lights up Space heater /Water Combi or heater installations Alde installations when the 230V supply polarity is reversed. Green push switch – Charger switch, this switch turns the 12V battery charger on or off.
  • Page 74 EC4 4 4 /EC445 /EC4 55 P OWER CONT R OL S Y S TE M 2.3 Activating the System D) Check Residual Current Device operation. Locate the RCD within the The EC400 / EC450 system has a shutdown PSU and ensure the RCD is switched feature that should be used when the vehicle is on (lever in up position).

  • Page 75: 2.6 Control Panel Operation

    EC451 - Caravans with water tanks Vehicle battery Fresh water Leisure battery Vehicle battery Mains supply selected LED level gauge selected LED selection button & charger on Vehicle battery voltage gauge Leisure battery View levels button, voltage gauge Power on/off button Tank fill on/ press to show off button...

  • Page 76: Residual Current Device & Miniature Circuit Breakers

    EC4 4 4 /EC445 /EC4 55 P OWER CONT R OL S Y S TE M • Charging when the vehicle engine 3.1 Residual Current Device & Miniature is running. When the vehicle engine is Circuit Breakers running both the vehicle battery and the leisure battery LED’s will flash in unison to Residual Current Miniature Circuit...

  • Page 77: 3.2 Battery Charger

    The following table shows the rating and circuit allocation for the three MCB’s Rating Output wire colour Description 10 Amps White 230v Sockets 10 Amps White Extra 230v Sockets / (Yellow for heater) Space Heater 16 Amps Yellow Alde heating (EC470 PSU only) 10 Amps Black Fridge / Water heater / 12v...
  • Page 78 However, customers should note that some items may have limited functionality when the battery is in a lower voltage state (i.e. circa 10V). The Swift Group makes every effort when specifying components to operate at low voltages, but is not responsible if a component...
  • Page 79 Battery Voltage cut off Action after cut off Notes Vehicle 10.9v Battery selection is changed This cut off level is designed from Vehicle battery to to protect the vehicle battery Leisure battery. If the leisure from over discharge. The battery is below 9v then a 10.9v level ensures there further warning will occur is sufficient power in the...

  • Page 80: 3.4 12 Volt Dc Fuses

    EC4 4 4 /EC445 /EC4 55 P OWER CONT R OL S Y S TE M 3.4 12 Volt DC Fuses WARNING: When replacing fuses always replace a fuse with the correct value. NEVER replace with a higher value / rating as this could damage the wiring harness.
  • Page 81 The following table shows details of the fuse(s) located at the Road Light fuse box, on the front wall inside the front bed. Fuse Rating Fuse colour Description 20 Amps Yellow Fridge Supply 12V 5 Amps Left Hand Tail Lights 5 Amps Right Hand Indicators 5 Amps...
  • Page 82 EC4 4 4 /EC445 /EC4 55 P OWER CONT R OL S Y S TE M 3.7 Warnings and Alerts If the vehicle engine is started whilst the caravan is connected to the 230v supply, a warning beep will be heard. This is to warn you to remove the 230v supply before driving away.

  • Page 83: Electrical Faults

    P OWER CO N TR OL SY S T E M FA U LT S 3.8 Common Fault Table Fault Possible Cause Proposed Fix No 230 volt Connecting lead between Check and connect lead as per 2.4C output from PSU the site and Leisure Vehicle not connected RCD switched off...
  • Page 84 PO WER CON TROL S YS TEM FA U LTS 3.8 Common Fault Table Reverse Polarity Generator being used ‘The Reverse Polarity warning light is light is illuminated on when using my Generator’. This is on PSU a normal side effect when using some types of generator.
  • Page 85 No 12 volt output No 230v supply Check all above from PSU Charger not switched on Turn charger switch on, switch will illuminate Battery not connected and / Install charged battery as per 3.4 or charged Power button on control panel Turn power on at control panel not switched to on Battery flat /...

  • Page 86: Technical Data & Approvals

    T EC HNI C AL D ATA & AP PRO VAL S 4 Technical Data & Approvals 4.1 Caravan Equipment – Outline Specification INPUT 230v 230 Volts / 0 to 16 Amps + / - 10% OUTPUT 230v RCD protected, 3 x MCB outputs of 10A Separate switched channels for water heater, space...
  • Page 87 4.2 Approvals System: BSEN 1648-1, BSEN1648-2 compliant, BS7671: 2008 compliant Residual Current Device: RCD 40A 30mA trip to BS EN 61008 Miniature Circuit Breakers: MCB’s type C 6000A breaking capacity to BSEN 60898 Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive 2004/108/EC Certificate CE20071224-1 Integrated Charger: BS EN 60335-1/2.29, 2006/95EC, IEC61000-3.2/3:1995, 1.

  • Page 88: Thetford Battery Box

    BATT ERY B OX The Battery Box is intended to accommodate The maximum battery size that can be fitted an auxiliary battery in your caravan. The is 225mm high (including terminals) x 175mm Battery Box has a CE socket to connect to a deep x 353mm wide.

  • Page 89: Battery Installation

    B AT T ERY IN S TA LLAT ION • Always remove the battery and the power Do not leave all 12V appliances powered cable before carrying out any maintenance at the same time as this will drain your of the product. leisure battery more rapidly.

  • Page 90: Solar Panel Connection Point

    Solar Energy System charges the battery. Depending on specification, your tourer may Maintenance and cleaning be fitted with a 20w solar panel and regulator. The solar panel will require cleaning periodically...

  • Page 91: Generator Usage

    HAB I TATI ON RELAY & EX T ER IOR 230V S OCK E T HABITATION RELAY Control Panel When the solar panel is operating the voltage Habitation relays are fitted to caravans by display on the leisure battery will increase if manufacturers to comply with the following the loads placed on the battery are sufficiently legislation:...
  • Page 92 ELEC T R ICS To disconnect equipment, raise socket cover and remove plug, then close and latch the cover into place to ensure a weatherproof seal. Before moving the caravan from a pitch ensure that all accessory points are disconnected and latched in the closed position to prevent the ingress of water or other foreign matter from causing damage to the point or any of the...
  • Page 93 FIT T E D E Q UIP ME N T Truma Combination Boiler ....................... 92 Truma heating system and air flow ................... 93 Truma digital timer control ...................... 93 Truma Combination Boiler fault finding ..................97 Truma Combi 2/4 operating instructions .................. 97 Truma Combi 2/4 fault finding ....................

  • Page 94: Fitted Equipment

    However, used in dual fuel mode, that is running on the Swift Group Limited cannot accept gas and electric at the same time. responsibility for any changes that may...

  • Page 95: Truma Heating System And Air Flow

    Digital Timer Control Challenger and Eccles Sport and Air Flow based models The Swift Group undertakes considerable Operating instructions testing of our products in cold chambers to ensure they meeting the BS EN 1649 Grade 3 Depending on the specification of your standard and are usable in cold temperatures.
  • Page 96 T R U M A DIG I TAL TIM ER C ON T RO L Status of the heater : Do not use electrical devices for purposes H: Set room temperature (e.g. 18°C) other than those stated by the manufacturer. EG: Energy selection (E = Electro, G = Gas) Repairs W: Set water temperature...
  • Page 97 Water temperature Note: A pre-selection between summer / winter operation must be made via the When the menu is selected the yellow LED set-up. shines. During the heating-up phase, the set water temperature flashes in the main screen. • Use key  or  to select the water Room Temperature temperature and confirm with SET.

  • Page 98: Maintenance

    T R U M A C OMB I BOI L ER Set clock Set timer 1 Back (Return to main screen) Start (Set start time) Stop (Set stop time) Water (Set water temperature) Temp (Set room temperature) The timer settings can be made every day until the timer is switched off.

  • Page 99: Truma Combination Boiler Fault Finding

    Trouble shooting list Fault Rectification / Cause Clock is not shown Set clock Activated timer is not shown anymore Power supply was interrupted Room temperature is not shown Heater not active Device does not react anymore Interrupt power supply for 10 seconds Heater / display does not react Check 12 V supply voltage If these measures do not rectify the problem,...
  • Page 100 T R UM A C OM BI BOI L ER Function description enabled until the power requirement is higher, and is the first to switch off during heat-up The liquid gas heater Combi E is a warm-air operations. heater with integrated hot water boiler (10 liter volume).
  • Page 101 Manual Controls this area may be subject to elevated temperatures. Sprite based models Important operating notes Power selector switch The integrity and tight fit of the exhaust gas double duct must be checked regularly, particularly at the end of long trips. Also check the mounting of the appliance and the cowl.
  • Page 102 T R U M A COMB I B OI LER l = Summer operation (water temperature Summer operation (boiler operation only) 40 °C or 60 °C) Select gas or electrical operation using the m = Winter operation (heating without water power selector switch.
  • Page 103 yellow LED (g) on the power selector switch Switching off indicates that the unit is operating with 230 Switch off heater at control panel using rotary V. Move rotary switch on control panel to switch (position o). The green LED (k) goes off. operating position (m).
  • Page 104 T R U M A C OMB I BOI L ER When connecting to a central water supply Once the water in the boiler has reached a (rural or city mains), a pressure reduction valve temperature of 60 °C, the burner will switch must always be installed to prevent pressures off and the yellow LED (p) will go out.
  • Page 105 Overheating protection 230 V The 230 V heating facility has a mechanical overheating switch. If the 12 V power supply is interrupted during operation or during the after-run period, for example, the temperatures within the unit could activate the overheating protection.
  • Page 106 T R UM A COMB I B OI LER Technical data Air delivery volume (free-blowing without hot-air pipe) determined in accordance with EN 624 or Truma test Combi 2 E UK: Device category Combi 4 E: with 3 hot-air outlets max. 249 m³/h I3 B/P in accordance with EN 437 with 4 hot-air outlets max.

  • Page 107: Truma Combi 2/4 Fault Finding

    TRU MA COM BI BO ILE R FA U LT FIN DIN G Fault Cause Rectification After switching on (winter and - No operating voltage - Check 12 V battery summer operation) none of voltages, change if - Device fuse or vehicle the LEDs are lit.

  • Page 108: Alde Compact 3010

    T R U M A CO MB I FAU LT F I N DI NG & A LDE H E AT ING Fault Cause Rectification When the device is switched - No 230 V operating voltage - Check 230 V operating on in electrical operation the voltage - 230 V fuse defective...
  • Page 109 Using the heating cartridge Always rinse out the heater before it is used, particularly if it has not been in operation for Electrical operation is selected on the control some time. panel, the 12-volt relays on the circuit board trip, allowing the 230 volt supply to reach the NB! The hot water is not intended for drinking electrical elements.
  • Page 110 AL D E C OM PACT 3010 THE HEATING CARTRIDGES Note: During the first weeks of ownership All Compact 3010s are fitted with two 230V customers may notice a drop in the glycol heating cartridges with a maximum output level and/or blocked radiators. This is normal of either 2100 or 3150W.
  • Page 111 corrosion, for example, will deteriorate. The BLEEDING THE SYSTEM glycol content should be checked before Depending on how the pipes have been fitted, topping up with new liquid. This will ensure air pockets may form when the system is filled that the concentration of glycol in the mixture with glycol fluid.

  • Page 112: Alde Compact 3010 Control Panel

    ALD E HE AT IN G OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Twin-axle caravan: CONTROL PANEL 3010 613 The easiest way to bleed the heating system is to place the vehicle on a sloping surface or to Please read these instructions carefully raise one end of the vehicle using a jack. Bleed before using the boiler.
  • Page 113 2. The control panel in standby mode 3. From standby mode to setting menu When on standby, the indoor temperature is displayed, and the outdoor temperature is displayed if an outdoor temperature sensor has been connected. The background lights up when you press the screen or the MENU button.
  • Page 114 ALD E HEATI N G O PERATI N G I NS TR U CT ION S 4. Set the required temperature 5. Extra warm water The temperature can be set from +5°C to If you need more warm water, you can raise +30°C in steps of 0.5°C.
  • Page 115 1. Start the gas operation by pressing On. 6. Heating with electricity The On symbol is activated and changes Do as follows to active heating with electricity. colour to green. The greater the power, the better the heating 2. The settings are ready and the boiler is performance.
  • Page 116 ALD E HEATI N G O PERATI N G I NS TR U CT ION S 3. The control panel in setting menu with unlocked tool menu. In order to get to the 1. Arrow symbols tool menu, press the symbol. Step between the various tool fields by pressing the up or 9.
  • Page 117 4. Starting the boiler 8. *LPG bottle full / empty automatically This function is used in This function is used to start the combination with the cylinder boiler automatically at a later point changeover (DuoComfort or of time. With automatic start, the Secumotion) and indicates if the boiler works for 24 hours and then LPG bottle is full or empty.
  • Page 118 AL D E HEATI N G OP ERATIN G I N ST R U CT IONS *230 V This function is used in connection with starting the boiler when 11. Button sound connection of 230 V to vehicle With this function, you can takes place from outside.
  • Page 119 1. Service Window open: Window open, the boiler With this function, you can see certain stops for gas. Gas operation in the boiler values of the boiler on the screen. The starts again when the window is closed. The values are updated once a second electrical operation remains in function.

  • Page 120: Thetford Refrigerators

    T HET FO RD REF RI G ERATOR THETFORD REFRIGERATOR Sprite, Challenger and Eccles Sport based models Instructions for use N3000-E series with LED control panel Main parts 5a. On/off switch 1. Refrigerator door 5b. Confirmation button 2. Freezer door 5c.
  • Page 121 5f. Symbol ‘anti-condensation (only for model B) CAUTION! What to do if you smell gas. Directly close the valve of the gas bottle, 5g. Symbol ‘batteries empty’ (optional extra) extinguish any naked flames, do not switch 6. Freezer compartment on any electrical devices or lighting, open the windows and leave the room.
  • Page 122 T H ET FO R D REF RI G ER ATO R • Only use gas which is mentioned on the Selecting source serial label inside the refrigerator; After switching on the refrigerator, push • It is recommended to use an additional the confirmation button and hold it for two filter when operating on Liquefied seconds.
  • Page 123 Control of optional extras  When selecting gas, the flame should Batteries empty be ignited within 30 seconds. If the system (present with the stand alone models, installed fails, restart the refrigerator and select the by your dealer) gas source again. When your refrigerator is provided with the stand-alone option, it will run 1.5 V AA / ...
  • Page 124 T HET FOR D REF RIG ERATO R Use of refrigerator compartment  To reduce cooling time, store only pre- You can organise your refrigerator as desired cooled foods in the refrigerator. by moving the storage shelves and door bins in height.
  • Page 125  Because of varying outside conditions CAUTION! Never clean your refrigerator during driving, good performance on gas with soap or aggressive, caustic or soda- can’t be guaranteed. Therefore Thetford based cleaning agents. does not advise to run your refrigerator on gas while driving.
  • Page 126 T HET FOR D REF RIG ERATO R Storage Questions? If you do not expect to use your refrigerator for If you require further information or have any a longer period, it is important to thoroughly questions about your refrigerator, please visit empty, defrost and clean the complete our website www.thetford-europe.com.
  • Page 127 T HETF ORD REF RI G ERATOR TR OU BLE S H OOT IN G Troubleshooting I just replaced the batteries, but the ‘batteries empty’ symbol is already Some problems are indicated through blinking blinking. What is wrong? Check if you lights on your control panel.

  • Page 128: Dometic Absorption Refrigerators

    D O M ET IC REF RI G ERATOR DOMETIC ABSORPTION the parts themselves will be paid by Thetford. REFRIGERATOR 1. To make a claim under this guarantee, the user must take the product to his dealer Challenger and Eccles SE, Conqueror, or an authorised Thetford Service Centre Elite and Cameo (www.thetford-europe.com).
  • Page 129 the art. Dometic reserves the right to make WARNING! changes at any time which are deemed to be in the interest of improving the product and Warning indicates a potentially hazardous safety. situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 130 D O M ET I C REF RI G ER ATO R insulation. WARNING! The refrigerator is In order to ensure that the recyclable not suitable for the proper storage of packaging materials are re-used, they should medication. Please observe in addition be sent to the customary local collection the instructions in the medication package system.
  • Page 131 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN Information on coolant STORING FOODSTUFFS Ammonia is used as a coolant. This is a natural compound also used in household cleaning Instructions for storing food in a agents (1 litre of Salmiak cleaner contains up refrigerator: to 200g of ammonia - about twice as much as No refrigerator of any kind can improve the is used in the refrigerator).
  • Page 132 D OM ET IC REF RI G ERATOR • Regularly clean the inside of the refrigerator. Dometic refrigerators work according to the absorption principle. For physical reasons, Please observe the instructions and an absorption system responds slowly to information regarding the use-by date on the changes made by the thermostat controller, outside packaging of the food.
  • Page 133 DESCRIPTION OF REFRIGERATOR (Appearance is model specific) 1 - Operating controls 2 - Door locking button 3 - Freezer compartment (removable) 4 - Insertable grid shelf (available as option, to be used when freezer compartment is removed) 5 - Post-evaporator for cooling compartment 6 - Condensation water drain channel 7 - Vegetable bin...
  • Page 134 D OM ET IC REF RI G ERATOR 1 - Freezer compartment 2 - Operating controls 3 - Post evaporator for cooling compartment 4 - Condensation water drain channel 5 - Data plate 6 - Vegetable bin 7 - Upper door shelf with flap, egg shelf available as option may be inserted.
  • Page 135 • The gas burner must be inspected and cleaned as necessary at least once a year. REFRIGERATOR OPERATION When using liquefied petroleum gas (tank or refill cylinders) the maintenance interval The refrigerator is equipped to operate on is reduced to half-yearly or quarterly. Keep three power modes: the evidence of maintenance work carried •...
  • Page 136 D OM ET IC REF RI G ERATOR MANUAL ENERGY SELECTION / RM 8XX1 MODELS MES appliances (manual energy selection) AUTOMATIC IGNITION (RM 8XX1) MES (FRIDGE MODELS) Electrical operation Fig. 7 Fig. 16 1 - Power ON/OFF switch To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 2 - Energy selector button 230V ~ seconds.
  • Page 137 Setting of cooling compartment temperature Fig. 21 Load the battery compartment with batteries Fig. 18 (8 x AA 1.5 V) before operating the refrigerator. Select the desired cooling compartment All operating modes can be selected while the temperature by pressing button (6) . on-board 12 V DC power supply is active.
  • Page 138 D OM ET IC REF RI G ERATOR Depending on the door opening direction, there are two LEDs on the left or right edge of the control panel. The outer LED (1) indicates that the refrigerator is operational (blue). The other LED (2) lights red in the event of a fault.
  • Page 139 Switching ON/OFF Gas operation • Switch ON by pressing button (1), 2s • Switch OFF by pressing button (1), > 2s 230V AC operation • Select “Mains voltage” by pressing button (2) Fig. 10 • Set temperature step by pressing button (7) Gas operation : Press button (3) : 12V DC operation (vehicle’s battery)
  • Page 140 D OM ET IC REF RI G ERATOR • Failures are indicated by flashing of the failure Inserting / changing the batteries indicator LED. Switch off the refrigerator, as described in • Should the door be kept open for too long section 4.14 Shutting of the refrigerator.
  • Page 141 evaporate these droplets switch on the frame heating with button (6). CAUTION! In order to prevent discharge of the onboard battery, change the frame heater from continuous operation to another operating time or switch it off. Fig. 18 The operating time of the frame heater can The frame heater is active for 30 minutes be set to 2 hours, 5 hours or continuous after switching on and then switches itself off...
  • Page 142 D O M ET I C REF RI G ER ATO R Positioning the storage racks Fig. 27 Fastening Fig. 26 Fig. 31 The storage racks may be pulled out by smoothly lifting them and may be positioned as desired. Removable freezer compartment Fig.
  • Page 143 Winter operation Fig. 32 Fig. 35 When the outside temperature falls below In winter, check that the ventilation grilles and +10°C, the winter cover (2) should be fitted. the exhaust duct system (1) have not been This protects the unit from excessively cold blocked by snow, leaves, etc.
  • Page 144 D O M ET I C REF RI G ER ATO R foil or similar - and stored separately from Refrigerator compartments each other, in order to prevent drying out or odours. • Allow foods that have been warmed up to cool down before storing.
  • Page 145 DOM E T IC RE F RIGE R AT OR CAUTION! Do not remove these storage racks. Thus children have no space to be entrapped in the refrigerator. If it is necessary to remove these storage racks Fig. 41 (i.e. for cleaning) loosen the locking pins (2) at first as shown, by means of a suitable screw driver.
  • Page 146 D O M ET IC REF RI G ERATOR TR OU B LE S H OOT ING TROUBLESHOOTING Failure: The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently. Possible cause Action you can take Inadequate ventilation to the unit Check that the ventilation grilles are not covered Thermostat setting is too low Set thermostat to a higher level...
  • Page 147 Failure: The refrigerator does not cool in 230 V operation. Possible cause Action you can take On-board fuse defective Fit new fuse Vehicle not connected to mains supply Make a connection to a mains power supply voltage AES: Gas operation despite connection to the Appliance switches to gas operation due to mains supply voltage? insufficient mains supply voltage (automatically...
  • Page 148 T R OU BLES HO OTIN G Operation with on-board 12 v power supply Indicator Fault Remedy (2) and (8) 230 V mode: Check mains power connection, mains voltage, "230V" not fuse flashing and available or voltage acoustic signal 20s too low (4) and (8) 12 V mode:...

  • Page 149: Cooker 3 Burner And Hotplate

    C OOK ER OP E RAT ION Operation with batteries (internal power supply) Indicator Fault Remedy (3) and (8) Flame not ignited Check gas supply (gas bottle, gas valve) flashing brightly Press the (8) button after clearing the fault (3) and (7) Burner defective Check burner, burner nozzles, if necessary or cooling unit...
  • Page 150 C O O K ER OP ERATI ON 3. To light: Push in the control knob and turn To prime the Hotplate to full rate – see Fig.1. Hold a lighted match Switch on the hotplate for a short period, or taper to the burner and push the control without a pan, to harden and burn off the knob in and hold.
  • Page 151 • Not all models are fitted with the shut-off 4. Note: the grill must only be used with the system. door open. OPERATION 5. On first use of the grill, it should be heated for about 20 minutes to eliminate any WARNING residual factory lubricants that might impart On seperate oven &...
  • Page 152 C O O K ER OP ERATI ON OPERATION 4. Place the oven shelf in the required position and close the door. Set control knob to IMPORTANT approximately 200°C and heat the oven • The appliance is fitted with a cooling system. for about 30 minutes to eliminate any The cooling fans should automatically switch residual factory lubricants that might impart...
  • Page 153 taken not to overload the oven, adequate DO NOT under any circumstances use the spacing being used to allow free circulation for oven as a space heater. heat. DO NOT put heavy objects onto open grill and oven doors. OPERATION Leaks Cooking Guidelines If a smell of gas becomes apparent, the...

  • Page 154: Cooker 3 Burner Gas Hob (Sprite Only)

    C O O K ER OP ERATI ON and can be removed for cleaning. They are Using the hob burners interchangeable without affecting the sense of 1. Ensure gas cylinder/supply is connected operation. and turned on. In the event of a gas smell turn off at gas cylinder/mains and contact supplier COOKER 3 BURNER GAS HOB...
  • Page 155 15 seconds the control knob should be WARNING released and the grill left for at least 1 • GLASS LIDS MAY SHATTER WHEN minute before a further attempt to ignite HEATED. TURN OFF THE HOTPLATE the burner. AND ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE 4.
  • Page 156 CO O K ER OP ERATI ON Using the oven 7. Shelf: The shelf has been designed to allow good circulation at the rear of the 1. Ensure gas cylinder/supply is connected oven and are also fitted with a raised bar and turned on.

  • Page 157: Microwave Oven

    MIC ROWAV E DON’T allow children near the cooker when in b. Do not place any objects between the use. Turn pan handles away from the oven front face of the door or allow soil or front so that they cannot be caught cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing accidentally.
  • Page 158 MIC R O WAV E Do not operate the oven without the glass people. This is important because things tray in place. Be sure it is sitting properly which have been heated in a microwave on the rotating base. oven carry on getting hotter even though the microwave oven cooking has stopped.
  • Page 159 3. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. 4.

  • Page 160: Thetford C260 Cassette Toilet

    C AS S ET T E TOI L ET THETFORD C260 CASSETTE TOILET Quick Guide Preparing waste holding tank...
  • Page 161 Emptying waste-holding tank...
  • Page 162 C AS S ET TE TOIL ET Standard 7. Pour out spout 1. Cover 8. Cap with measuring cup 2. Seat 9. Automatic pressure release vent 3. Swivelling toilet bowl 10. Vent button 4. Blade handle to open/close blade 11. Sliding cover 5.
  • Page 163 Options You will find additional to these options in the grey text boxes. Thoroughly read the 16. Waterfill door (only for C262 models) applicable instructions. 17. Console with flush water tank (only for Preparing for use C262 models) This cassette toilet has a waste holding tank 18.
  • Page 164 C AS S ET TE TOI LET breakdown of waste, reduce the formation Electric ventilator (if applicable) of gas, protect moving parts and help to the By activating the control panel, the Electric waste holding tank fresh and clean. For the ventilator start automatically.
  • Page 165 CAUTION! To empty the tank without CAUTION! To prevent water damage to splashing, press and hold the vent button your caravan, ensure you don’t travel with with your thumb while the pour out spout is a full flush water tank or with water in the pointing downwards.
  • Page 166 C AS S ET TE TOIL ET  Electric ventilator (if applicable) Aqua Kem Sachets are particularly Remove the filter of the filter housing. suitable for winter camping as the sachets are filled with powder. They completely dissolve in water, are easy to dose and Disposal economical in use.

  • Page 167: Caravans With External Bbq Point

    EX T E RN A L B BQ P OINT What should I do when the electric blade 5. Not using Thetford products to care for doesn’t function? Manually open or close your Thetford toilet could create some the blade by sliding the small handle under the damage, which would not be covered by toilet bowl sideways.

  • Page 168: Caravans With Tv Inlet In Battery Box

    EXT ER NAL SHO WER PO IN T CARAVANS WITH TV INLET IN WARNING: Care should be taken when BATTERY BOX using the external barbeque point. Never barbeque next to an awning or tent. Models equipped with TV points in the battery box have the facility to take an external signal and supply that signal to TV points within the WARNING: The caravan barbeque point...

  • Page 169: Status 530 Directional Tv And Fm Radio Antenna

    S TATU S 530 / 550 T V /R A DIO A NT E NN A Locate the primary TV position within the CD/MP3/tuner with auxiliary input caravan. At the 12V, TV and SAT socket, Where provision has been made in the connect your TV to the output from the furniture to install a head unit similar in socket marked SAT with a suitable lead.

  • Page 170: Bedding

    B ED D ING BEDDING 5. Tune your television to the strongest signal. You may need to adjust the Sleeping bags and duvets can be compressed direction of the mast to achieve the best into small spaces and can be ready to use in quality picture.
  • Page 171 Double bed assembly (Fig. C) 1. Grip front of slatted bed and walk backwards until bed is fully extended. 2. Arrange seat cushions as appropriate. Fig. C Lift-up bunks 1. Release catches, one at a time. 2. Release press studs on the bed board. 3.

  • Page 172: Softrollo Blinds (Seitz)

    S O FT R O LL O B L IN D S / DOOR SC RE E N / ROOF L IG HTS / EX TERIO R D OO R K E Y OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOFTROLLO BLINDS Hold the operating aluminium bar in the middle and raise or lower the blind and flyscreen independently, operating together will require excessive force in operation.

  • Page 173: Windows

    W IN DOWS / B L IN D S / H E K I R OOF LIGH T WINDOWS HEKI-2 ROOF LIGHT (SEITZ) To open turn catches through 90°. Push open The lift/tilt roof light can be set in 3 positions by the window to the desired position and tighten means of pneumatic springs.

  • Page 174: Care Of Laminate Tops, Tables, Furniture And Doors

    C AR E O F L AMI N ATE TOP S / D O OR S / TA BLE S / 12V READI N G L A MP CARE OF LAMINATE TOPS, TABLES, FURNITURE AND DOORS DO NOT use abrasives, chemically treated cloths or aggressive detergents as these may cause damage DO NOT place hot objects on laminated...

  • Page 175: Trigger Shower Heads

    TR IG G ER SHOW ER H EADS / AW NINGS / COLOU R R EFER EN CE / DROP DOWN T V ME CH A N IS M TRIGGER SHOWER HEADS Note: Awnings should be kept ventilated when • Squeeze trigger to release water.

  • Page 176: Front Locker And Sunroof

    CYCLE RACKS The Swift Group allows the fitment of a two cycle rack to our caravans and we have made BONDED ROOF provision for fixing blocks on most models for The roof of your caravan is made from a this purpose.

  • Page 177: Omni-Vent

    OM NIV E NT OMNI-VENT...
  • Page 178 OM NIV EN T Use rooflight S1 (extraction) or S2 (intake). After 5 minutes the ventilator returns to its previous speed - Close the lid before driving setting. See table in fig 20. - To take away the roller blind, unscrew and click the frame off the side of the knob.
  • Page 179 MA INT E N A N CE Vehicle modification and non-standard parts ................. 178 Caravan movers ........................178 Caravan exterior ........................178 Caravan interior ........................180 Winterisation/storage ......................184 AL-KO chassis ........................187 AL-KO ATC control system ......................187 Axle types ..........................192 Operating instructions for AKS 3004 ..................

  • Page 180: Vehicle Modification And Non-Standard Parts

    Acid or alkaline based cleaners or solvents part, will not be covered by The Swift Group should not be used. Warranty. WARNING: Under no circumstances use...
  • Page 181 EX TERI OR AN D I N TER IOR MA INT E N A N CE The condensation should clear itself when When condensation occurs the ambient conditions return to normal and Condensation occurs usually in winter, the air between the panes dries. However, if because the Caravan is cold and because this is taking a longer time than required, the skylights, windows and doors are opened less...

  • Page 182: Caravan Interior

    To prevent condensation, the heat has to keep room surfaces reasonably warm. It Full details of the bulbs used with your Swift can take a long time for a cold caravan Group product can be found in your Technical to warm up, so it is better to have a small Handbook.
  • Page 183 It requires time to return to its normal position after prolonged use. Impala Fabric (model specific) The Impala fabric fitted to some Swift Group products is a luxury stain resistant durable fabric. In most cases, wet wipes are enough to clean a stain from the fabric, however, for certain stains stronger solutions are required.
  • Page 184 IM PAL A FA BRI C Cleaning Solutions Please refer to the table below for the best cleaning solutions for different types of stains: Staining agent Clean water 95% water / Diluted IPA Wet wipes 5% washing up Alcohol liquid •...
  • Page 185 Failure to follow these simple instructions may Bulb Replacement and Type result in premature failure or cracking which will Full details of the bulbs used with your Swift not be covered by any guarantees (including Group product can be found in your Technical extended warranties).

  • Page 186: Winterisation/Storage

    WI NT ER IS ATI ON WINTERISATION • Remove the leisure battery and store in a dry place, if an alarm or tracker device is The Swift Group recommends the following not fitted. winterisation points for customers: • The battery should not be adversely...
  • Page 187 indicator on electronic models only). Interior (Furniture / furnishings) Pull the lever indicator / drain tube down • Open all lockers and internal doors, to from top plug position and outward ensure good circulation. through door opening to drain water from •...
  • Page 188 C HAS S I S again to the centre hot and cold position Galvanised Parts and leave them open whilst the caravan is - Wet storage stain (white rust) out of use. Hot dip galvanising has been used for many •...

  • Page 189: Al-Ko Chassis

    AL- K O ATC CON T ROL SY S T E M AL-KO CHASSIS Damaged chassis members MUST be replaced. Manufactured from high quality steel, the Drilling or Welding of Parts or Accessories chassis has extra deep sections to provide strength at points of maximum stress.
  • Page 190 AL-K O ATC CO N TR OL S YS TEM Display Diagnosis What to do Outcome Status Colour Condition Green ATC Active Everything Green ATC Active Self test Drive forward Green ( Ready for Flashing incomplete to detect Constant) journey movement to complete self test and...
  • Page 191 * ATC stores operating errors in a logfile which over time will become full and will result in the solid red light appearing. This needs to be erased and can be done easily by connecting the caravan to a 12 volt supply for a period of 12 hours.
  • Page 192 C HAS S IS 7-Pin Connection - ATC can be connected via the auxiliary 12S (white/grey) plug and requires power on Pins 4 (permanent supply) and 3 (earth). Please ensure that your vehicle towbar is correctly connected to ensure correct ATC operation.
  • Page 193 ATC. Using two 17mm spanners, • Qty – 1 of 2 the removal process is as shown opposite. • Date - 3 May 05 • Type - B850-10 • Capacity - 1000E Please consult your Swift Group Dealer to confirm if this is possible.

  • Page 194: Axle Types

    CH AS S IS Loading AXLE TYPES Loads to be carried in the caravan should be Safety Precautions placed directly over, or as close as possible No welding is permitted on AL-KO Axles to the axles, otherwise the handling will be It is important that the wheel and hub/ brake impaired.
  • Page 195 Maintenance and Cleaning or drum, only the drum complete with bearing and circlip will be available as a spare. No Maintenance of Euro-Plus/Euro-Compact and grease is used in the hub other than the Euro-Delta. mineral grease on the stub axle. No grease The above semi-trailing axles come fitted with should be placed in the DUST cap.
  • Page 196 C HAS S IS Figs. 7, 8 & 9 show the deformation of the backplate to expose the “starwheel” rubber elements at the extremes of adjuster access. (Figs. 10 & 11). suspension movement. 5. ALWAYS rotating the road wheel in the The axle is designed to ride with the forward direction - NEVER backwards;...
  • Page 197 ball nut (Fig. 12/Item 2) could induce 17. Finally, if the road wheels have been movement of the inner brake cable, removed, re-tighten using a calibrated reducing the effective clearance of the Torque Wrench (see Changing a wheel). brake shoes. If the overrun lever will not Remember to over-tighten is just as make contact, it is possible the two lock dangerous as to under-tighten, as this can...
  • Page 198 HIT C H Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12...
  • Page 199 REGULATIONS RESTRICTIONS OF USE 1. The AKS 3004 stabiliser must be used in 1. The trailer coupling may only be connected conjunction with 50mm dia. towballs which to towing vehicles where the clearances conform to EC Directive 94/20 (DIN 74058 for the stabiliser can be observed, in or local equivalent).
  • Page 200 HIT C H 4. The AKS 3004 cannot be used with a laterally attached reversing lever, on the left side, when facing the direction of traffic. 5. The towball must be free from grease, paint and other residue, otherwise the stabilising effect is greatly reduced.

  • Page 201: Operating Instructions For Aks 3004

    STABILISER UNIT To operate the stabiliser (once coupled to the towball), simply press the stabiliser lever down as far as it will go (Fig 9/Item 3). To ensure the stabiliser is correctly coupled, check the arrowhead lines up with the black line marked 2 (Fig 9 /Item 4 and Fig 13/C).
  • Page 202 H IT CH Figure 10 -AKS 3004 friction pads MANOEUVRING Figure 11 - How not to operate the stabiliser handle For easier manoeuvring (on campsites etc), pull the stabiliser lever to the ‘up’ position. NOISES WHILST DRIVING Please do not use the stabiliser lever as a As a rule, the friction pads of the AKS 3004 do manoeuvring handle.
  • Page 203    Figure 13 - Checking left / right friction pads Figure 12 - Remedial action CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NOTE: When the stabiliser lever is correctly SIDE FRICTION PADS applied, the arrowhead should line up with the black line marked 2 (see diagram - C). 1.
  • Page 204 S ER V IC I NG AN D CL EAN IN G H I TC H FRICTION PAD REPLACEMENT (SIDE) reached the lowest limit of 49.61mm. (Replace one at a time) b. AKS 3004 stabiliser shows signs of wear. 1. Uncouple the AKS 3004 stabiliser. c.
  • Page 205 Fig 2. wear indicator - good condition Fig 5. Friction pad revealed IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE & CLEANING ADVICE Fig 3. cheese 1. The towball should be cleaned regularly to head screw revealed remove grease or other residue, to maintain the efficiency of the friction pads. The use of thinners, white spirit or brake cleaner is recommended for cleaning the towball and friction pads.
  • Page 206 HI TC H a. Clean all parts thoroughly. (see Servicing and Cleaning) clean them and replace. b. Areas may only be covered with a thin film of grease (se diagram ). However, they will wear out and this can be monitored via wear indicators on your c.
  • Page 207 The end has snapped off of my friction ideally finishing with a coat of brake cleaner pad. This usually happens when the pads fluid to remove any residue. have not been fully disengaged before COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS dropping the stabiliser onto the towball. You Al-Ko Security Device will need to replace the friction pad with a new one.
  • Page 208 HI T CH also available for retrofit.For more information ‘Braked Trailers Use of Breakaway Cables’ for on how ATC works, please visit our website at further detail. www.al-ko.co.uk. Fig. 39 The AL-KO formula for optimum safety The AL-KO Formula for Optimum Safety is a combination of industry leading technology that ensures the safest possible driving conditions for caravan owners.

  • Page 209: Chassis Trouble Shooting

    CHAS SIS T R OU BL E S H OOT IN G TROUBLE SHOOTING & FAULT FINDING Table 1 Axles Fault Cause Remedy Poor Braking Linings worn or damaged. Replace Brake Linings. Brake Linings not bedded in. Will pass after braking a few times. Brake set up incorrect.
  • Page 210 C HAS S I S T ROU B LESHOOTI N G Table 2 Coupling Heads Fault Cause Remedy Coupling does Ball diameter too large. Change ball to correct size. not engage onto Ball could be damaged or Fit new ball. ball deformed.

  • Page 211: Chassis Accessories

    C H A S S IS A CCE S S ORIE S ACCESSORIES ONLY, when the caravan is in the jacked position. Corner Steadies The caravan should never be lifted by jacking Corner Steadies are as stated, for the purpose up under the chassis member.
  • Page 212 M A IN TEN AN CE...
  • Page 213 US EF U L INFO RMAT ION Owners Club ......................... 212 Spares and after sales Supercare ..................212 Repair facilities ........................212 Caravan Clubs ........................213 Motoring Associations ......................213 Trade Association ........................213 Change of ownership ......................215 Index ............................. 218...

  • Page 214: Owners Club

    Club generates it is also actively engaged in charity work for those less fortunate than ourselves. The address of the Secretary of the Owners Club can be obtained from the Swift Group website. SPARES AND AFTER SALES CUSTOMER CARE...

  • Page 215: Caravan Clubs

    Wiltshire SP1 2TB Automobile Association (AA) Fanum House, Tel: 01722 411430/422422 Basingstoke, Hants. RG1 2EA Tel: 08705 448866 www.theaa.co.uk e-mail: customer.services@theaa.com RAC Motoring Services 8 Surrey St. Norwich Norfolk NR1 3NG Tel: 01922 437 000 www.rac.co.uk © 2012 SWIFT GROUP LTD...
  • Page 216 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (for second owners only) As the new second hand owner, please notify the Swift Group of the change of ownership by completing this page, detaching it and sending it to: Customer Services Department...

  • Page 217: Change Of Ownership

    CH A NGE OF OW N E RS H IP DETAILS OF Model: CARAVAN: Chassis No: CURRENT Name: OWNER: Address: Email: Telephone: Mobile: Date of purchase: Name: OWNER: Address: Email: Telephone: Mobile: Date of purchase:...
  • Page 219 NOT E S...

  • Page 220: Index

    I ND EX Symbols Caravan terms ..... 14 Caravan towing code....14 12V reading lamp .

  • Page 221: Supplier Contacts

    Motorway driving ....30 Swift Talk ......2 Omni-vent .
  • Page 222 IN D EX Thetford refrigerator ....118 Thetford refrigerator troubleshooting. . . 125 Tow car electrics....27 Towing vehicle’s rear suspension .
  • Page 223 All Swift Group models have been certified by the National Caravan Council for compliance with stringent European Standards, British Legislation and industry set Codes of Practice specifically relating to health and safety issues. The approval process covers the testing and...

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