Swift caravan Owner's Handbook Manual page 81

Fitted Equipment
Take the following action if you find that the
door does not close properly:
• check whether the screws of the hinges of
the refrigerator door are securely in place;
• check whether the door locking
mechanism keeps the door properly shut.
Winter operation
If you use the refrigerator when the outdoor
temperature is below 0°C, install the Thetford
winter cover on the ventilation gratings. The
cover protects your refrigerator from
excessively cold air. The winter cover is a
refrigerator accessory obtainable from your
caravan dealer.
Tip!
- It is advisable to use the winter cover if
you are not going to use the vehicle for
a long period of time.
Ventilation grating with winter cover
Maintenance of gas equipment
A qualified service engineer must maintain
and inspect gas and electrical equipment. It
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is advisable to have this maintenance work
performed by a customer service centre.
Contact the Customer Service department of
Thetford for a list of qualified parties.
Important!
European laws covering gas appliances and
extractors prescribe observance of the
following rules (which are the user's
responsibility):
- gas appliances and extractors must be
inspected prior to first usage and
thereafter every two years;
- appliances that run on liquid gas must
be inspected each year. After each
inspection a certificate will be issued;
- the gas burner must be cleaned at least
once a year or more frequently if
necessary.
- If a gas hose is used, it must be
checked annually. This hose has a
limited life and, thus, must be regularly
replaced. Check the hose regularly for
cracks, splits and ageing. If in doubt,
replace the hose. Pay attention to the
maximum life of the hose and replace it
in time, as advised by the manufacturer
or in conformance with local regulations.
- For replacement, a gas hose approved
in accordance with the local regulations
must be used . Position the hose so that
it can rotate, is not kinked, and will
allow no bends to occur.
- Due to the limited life of the gas hose, it
must be installed so that replacement is
possible.
Replacing bulbs
If a bulb in your refrigerator is defective, you
can replace it by clicking in a new one:
• remove the cover by pressing both sides;
• remove the defective bulb;
• fit the new bulb;
• click back the cover.
For details regarding spare bulbs please
contact the Customer Service department of
Thetford.
Maintenance checklist
This refrigerator will give you many years of
trouble-free use if you simply run through the
following checklist regularly:
• keep the refrigerator clean (see section
"Cleaning");
• defrost the refrigerator as often as is
necessary (see section "Defrosting");
• check the door closing mechanism
regularly (see section "Door locking
mechanism");
• make sure that the ventilation gratings are
not blocked.