Swift caravan Owner's Handbook Manual page 37

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(c) your installation will be properly
earthed. Never accept a supply from
a socket outlet or plug having only
two pins, or from a lighting outlet,
and
(d) any residual current device (earth
leakage circuit breaker) in the mains
supply to the caravan has been
tested within the last month.
In case of doubt, consult the site owner or
his agent.
2. MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH AT
THE SITE SUPPLY POINT IS OFF.
3. Lift the cover of the electricity inlet
provided on the caravan, and insert the
connector of the supply flexible cable.
4. Remove any cover from the socket outlet
provided at the site supply point, and
connect the plug at the other end of the
supply flexible cable to this. Switch on
the main switch at the site supply point.
Note: Use mains cable fully uncoiled and
protect from traffic.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE MAIN
SWITCH AT THE SITE SUPPLY POINT
SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF, THE
SUPPLY FLEXIBLE CABLE
DISCONNECTED, AND ANY COVER
REPLACED ON THE SOCKET OUTLET AT
THE SITE SUPPLY POINT BEFORE
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DISCONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE CABLE
FROM THE CARAVAN. IT IS DANGEROUS
TO LEAVE THE SUPPLY SOCKET OR
SUPPLY FLEXIBLE CABLE LIVE.
Because touring caravans are generally left
unused for long periods in the open, it is
strongly advised that the mains installation is
inspected periodically to ensure that it is
safe to use. The IEE Wiring Regulations
recommend that mains installations in
touring caravans are re-inspected every 3
years by a qualified person (see list) who
should sign and issue a periodic inspection
report. (The manufacturer recommends
annual inspections).
Suitably qualified persons acceptable to the
NCC to sign and issue inspection and
completion certificates are:
• an approved contractor of the National
Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation Contracting* or
• a member of the Electrical Contractors'
Association
• a member of the Electrical Contractors'
Association of Scotland
• a qualified person acting on behalf of the
above (in which event it should be stated
for whom he is acting).
*The names and addresses of Approved
Contractors in any locality (there are over
10,500 in the UK) can be obtained from
Electricity Shops, or direct from:
NICEIC, Vintage House,
37 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UJ
Telephone: 0171 582 7746
The names and addresses of members of
the Electrical Contractors' Associations can
be obtained direct from:
ECA, Esca House,
Palace Court, London W2 4HY
Telephone: 0171 229 1266
ECA of Scotland, 23 Heriot Row
Edinburgh EH3 6EW
Telephone: 0131 225 7221
WARNING: CURRENT CONSUMPTION
IN THE CARAVAN MUST NOT EXCEED
16 AMPS OR THE PITCH PERMITTED
MAXIMUM IF THIS IS LESS THAN 16
AMPS.
IT IS DANGEROUS TO ATTEMPT
MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS
YOURSELF. LAMPHOLDER—PLUGS
(BAYONET-CAP ADAPTORS) SHOULD
NOT IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE
USED.