Swift Group 2013 Holiday Home, Owner'S Manual

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 1714002...

Page 2: ...Holiday Home Owner s Handbook...

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Page 5: ...CONTENTS Introduction 3 Warranty and After Sales 7 Siting 11 Safety 19 Heating and Cooking 29 General Care Maintenance and Winterisation 33 Technical Information 53 Index 102...

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Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION Introduction 4 Owner s Certificate 5...

Page 8: ...e safe use and maintenance of your caravan holiday home and help protect your investment The information contained will answer most of your queries but if there are any aspects which are not covered p...

Page 9: ...ccurately Please produce this whenever you require a service repairs or when ordering additional accessories 5 Manufacturer Swift Group Ltd Owner s Name Model Home Address Identification Marking SG Ke...

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Page 11: ...WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SUPPORT Warranty 8 Aftersales Support and Service 10...

Page 12: ...liday home in accordance with Swift s recommendations or the Code of Practice for the Transportation Siting and Commissioning of Caravan Holiday Homes 2 This warranty only applies to holiday homes pur...

Page 13: ...a result of an unauthorized modification to the Holiday home Swift shall not be liable under this Warranty if the holiday home has been neglected misused modified or used for hire or reward or if the...

Page 14: ...ry is geared to supporting our Dealer Park Operator network as is the service provided by the appliance manufacturers In the interests of safety replacement parts for an appliance must conform to the...

Page 15: ...SITING Craning 12 Siting 12 Supportingbthe chassis 12 Jacking 13 Anchors 15 Snow Loading 16 Chassis Specification 17 typical support and holding down points 18...

Page 16: ...Copies of training records for all competent persons Copies of all test certificates received Copy of segregation procedures received Signed agreement from the nominated contractor to adhere to the h...

Page 17: ...s indicated by the caravan manufacturer Spreader plates should be used on uneven and or soft surfaces Before raising the caravan holiday home the wheel s remaining on the ground should be chocked Wher...

Page 18: ...al authority site licence The method of siting a caravan holiday home in a flood risk area must be considered carefully In some instances insurers impose risk management controls in order to continue...

Page 19: ...positions see diagram on page 15 The other side of the caravan holiday home can then be raised and supported in the same way Suitable packing material should be placed between the top of the concrete...

Page 20: ...snow loading Grade B Guide to Snow Loading Grades Grade A Only in parts of the UK Grade B All of the UK France and Germany Grade C Higher European Ground Grade D Scandinavia and Northern Europe capabl...

Page 21: ...of 432mm Corner steadies must not be used to fully support the unit Jockey wheel assembly maximum load that can be applied in a static position is 150KG Hitch cast iron with 50mm ball The maximum ver...

Page 22: ...18 Siting TYPICAL SUPPORT AND HOLDING DOWN POINTS...

Page 23: ...SAFETY General Advice 20 Fire Precautions 20 Smoke CO Alarms 21 Emergency Shut Off Points 22 Safe Use of LPG 22 Safe Use of Electricity 25 Cooking 26 Ventilation 27 Pull out bed and bunks 28...

Page 24: ...ers must not be used for heating WARNING Provide one dry powder fire extinguisher of an approved type or complying with EN3 or ISO 7165 of at least 1kg capacity by the main exterior door and a fire bl...

Page 25: ...owder fire extinguisher is kept inside your holiday home at all times After using a dry powder extinguisher it is suggested that the holiday home be evacuated until the powder has settled to avoid inh...

Page 26: ...eps the pressure of the gas constant to the appliance as the cylinder empties until there is no liquid left to turn to gas The Regulator Except for appliances fitted with a flow controller a suitably...

Page 27: ...appliances with a different working pressure Propane remains fully operational down to temperatures as low as 43 degrees There are a variety of sizes and shapes of cylinders in which the gasses are s...

Page 28: ...heaters Apart from the fire hazard their presence could affect the appliance and negate any guarantee Do not use appliances in any way other than their intended use Cookers are for cooking NOT heatin...

Page 29: ...nd damage Keep spare appliance fuses handy Remember don t touch if you don t understand it Always seek advice from your park manager or a qualified electrician As a general rule all cables run vertica...

Page 30: ...ectric circuit breakers MCB switched on Is the holiday home connected to park supply Park supply switched on Symptom The RCD or MCBs trip out after the holiday home is switched on at the park supply D...

Page 31: ...n placed on a flat surface Position pans over the centre of the burners Glass hob lids may shatter when heated turn off all burners and allow to cool before lowering Never use the appliance for heatin...

Page 32: ...emove all bedding except for the mattress when folding the bed away BUNK BEDS WARNING Use upper bunks for sleeping only with the provided protection against fall out in position Protection boards must...

Page 33: ...HEATING AND COOKING Central Heating and Hot Water System 30 Appliances 31...

Page 34: ...de of your holiday home is Grade 3 with central heating and double glazing Grade 1 without central heating and or double glazing The definition of a Grade 3 A caravan holiday home including windows do...

Page 35: ...perature is below 9 C Therefore if the holiday home is left unoccupied and without heating and the ambient temperature within the van is likely to fall below 3 C we would recommend that the fridge fre...

Page 36: ...32 Heating and Cooking...

Page 37: ...4 Windows and Doors 36 Kitchen and Bathroom 37 Furnishings 39 Furniture 41 Security 41 Alignment and adjustment of doors 43 Entrance door and hinge adjustment 44 Hinge adjustment 44 Lock keep adjustme...

Page 38: ...Because of its post process nature Wet Storage Stain white rust is not covered under Warranty procedures PAINTED CHASSIS It is imperative that as a minimum annual inspections take place to all painte...

Page 39: ...tain a high gloss finish Under no circumstances should an abrasive or harsh cleaner be used Stubborn marks such as bird soiling grease etc can be removed by rubbing with a soft cloth dampened with Whi...

Page 40: ...ght lubricant use sparingly as oil does attract dirt RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE Lubricate every 6 months MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CLEANING INTERVALS Monthly Frames door and window furniture Wash with warm wat...

Page 41: ...TATIC MIXER VALVE SHOWER All Thermostatic Mixing Valves TMV s must be carefully protected against frost damage TMV s should be removed or correctly drained down during months in which frost may occur...

Page 42: ...ap in periods of cold and freezing conditions to offer maximum protection it is highly recommended that the Thermostatic Mixer Tap is further protected by following the method outlined below First com...

Page 43: ...cularly not wire wool The inside of ovens should be cleaned in accordance with the instructions contained in the manufacturer s leaflet BRANDED APPLIANCES AND COMPONENTS YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE APPLIAN...

Page 44: ...d cleaning with a diluted solution of ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL using a white cloth will then usually help Washing loose covers Loose covers made from Impala can be washed in the washing machine at a maximum...

Page 45: ...commended that you do not use excessive amounts of water VINYL FLOOR COVERING Proper care of your floor prevents damage extends its life and keeps it looking new for years Always vacuum or dust hard f...

Page 46: ...s or anything suspicious Report any unusual activity to the park manager or the police Holiday homes on parks are vulnerable not only in summer but also in winter When your holiday home is left unatte...

Page 47: ...also be adjusted to ensure that the lock engages correctly Check mitres line through Check door and frame are parallel In most cases the misalignment can be corrected by adjusting the hinges Make grad...

Page 48: ...sen the fixing screws Adjust the door laterally using a 5mm Alan Key Adjust the height of the door using a 4mm Alan key When the door is in the desired position tighten the fixing screws and close the...

Page 49: ...increase or decrease the clearance between the door vents and the keep If the screw is difficult to turn it may be necessary or loosen the fixing screws They should be tightened after the required adj...

Page 50: ...mm A F Alan key to adjust the vent height within the frame and the vent to frame compression As the Alan key is turned clockwise clicks are felt and the vent will rise When the correct height has been...

Page 51: ...more than 5mm or the width measurements vary the Holiday Home should be levelled or the frame installation corrected The hinges can then be used to fine tune the door operation Any adjustment should n...

Page 52: ...g In addition both the top and bottom keeps and the centre latch have 2mm and 2mm of lateral adjustment to aid site fitting To adjust the latch and keep plates use a No 2 Phillips screwedriver to rele...

Page 53: ...with an external side should be visually checked for damp and repaired as necessary SURFACE PROTECTION Never use a knife or sharp instrument directly on worktops or unit surfaces BUNKS NOTE IF UPPER B...

Page 54: ...d capacity for the installation is used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions In the case of a connection on a pressure regulator or gas appliance which relies upon a sealing washer s to m...

Page 55: ...with the holiday home f Thermostatic Mixer Valves require full protected from frost they should be removed or drained correctly Refer to the Thermostatic Mixer Valve instructions in the Kitchen and B...

Page 56: ...emove any traces of food n Empty the vacuum and or fit a clean bag o The kitchen sink should be free of all particles and left clean p Carry out a full lubrication schedule i e locks hinges jockey whe...

Page 57: ...NICAL INFORMATION External Dimensions 54 Model Names Berths and Bed Sizes 56 General Layouts Ventilation and Emergency Exits 58 Plumbing Water System 89 Plumbing Heating System 90 Electrical schematic...

Page 58: ...5m 37 11 11 34m 37 2 10 93m 35 10 10 93m 35 10 3 94m 12 11 3 66m 12 0 3 41m 11 2 Bordeaux 38x12 2 12 27m 40 3 12 1m 39 8 11 75m 38 7 11 75m 38 7 3 94m 12 11 3 66m 12 0 3 41m 11 2 Bordeaux 38x12 3 12 2...

Page 59: ...Technical Info 55 L1 L2 L4 W2 W1 H1 L3 L1 L2 L4 W2 W1 H1 L3 L1 L2 L4 L3 W2 W1 H1 Auvergne profile...

Page 60: ...6 3 x4 6 1 83x0 61m 6 0 x2 0 1 76x0 61m 5 9 x2 0 N A 1 80x1 12m 5 11 x3 8 Soleil 32x10 2 4 Plus 2 1 91x1 37m 6 3 x4 6 1 83x0 69m 6 0 x2 3 1 76x0 69m 5 9x2 3 N A 1 80x1 12m 5 11 x3 8 Soleil 35x10 3 6 P...

Page 61: ...1 x3 8 Chamonix 36x12 2 4 Plus 2 1 91x1 53m 6 3 x5 0 1 83x0 69m 6 0 x2 3 N A 1 80x1 12m 5 11 x3 8 Chamoniox 39x12 2 OL 6 Plus 2 1 91x1 53m 6 3 x5 0 1 83x0 69m 6 0 x2 3 N A 1 80x1 12m 5 11 x3 8 Champag...

Page 62: ...x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1400 Door 890 x 1902 Window 800 x 500 Window 750 x 1152 Window 1038 x 1125 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas...

Page 63: ...00 Window 750 x 1152 Window 460 x 1125 Window 460 x 1125 Window 1038 x 1125 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Burgundy 32 x 10 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas...

Page 64: ...632 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 800 x 500 Window 750 x 1152 Emergency window 750 x 1400 Window 1038 x 1125 Square roof venti...

Page 65: ...1400 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Window 1648 x 1125 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Burgundy 28 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator Ci...

Page 66: ...w 632 x 1022 Window 950 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 1648 x 1125 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Burgundy 32 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop venti...

Page 67: ...w 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 1648 x 1125 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Burgundy 35 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas...

Page 68: ...0 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Burgundy 35 x 12 3 bed layout Square roof vent...

Page 69: ...rgency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1400 Door 830 x 1902 Window 800 x 500 Window 985 x 1200 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator Circular roof...

Page 70: ...ow 800 x 500 Window 1200 x 985 Window 2070 x 985 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Soleil 32 x 10 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator Circular roof...

Page 71: ...ndow 632 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1400 Door 830 x 1902 Window 800 x 500 Window 1200 x 985 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop venti...

Page 72: ...ency window 985 x 750 Window 985 x 2880 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Soleil 28 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator Circular roof ventilat...

Page 73: ...632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Emergency window 985 x 750 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Soleil 32 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator Circular...

Page 74: ...rgency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Emergency window 985 x 750 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Soleil 35 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop venti...

Page 75: ...632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Emergency window 985 x 750 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Soleil 35 x 12 3 bed layout Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM...

Page 76: ...1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Bordeaux 33 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventila...

Page 77: ...w 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Window 1565 x 2127 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Bordeaux 35 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilato...

Page 78: ...750 x 1022 Emergency window 1022 x 1600 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 950 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 1565 x 2127 Square roof v...

Page 79: ...Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Window 1565 x 2127 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Bordeaux 38 x 12 3 bed layout Square...

Page 80: ...Emergency window 632 x 1022 Entrance door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Window 600 x 1450 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Moselle 35 x 12 2 bed layout Square roof ventilator 2127...

Page 81: ...ilator 2986 SQ MM Circular floor ventilator 760 SQ MM Extractor fan Rectangular floor ventilator 6000 SQ MM Square floor ventilator 2205 SQ MM TV GAS C H TV TV Window 1902 x 2191 Window 800 x 1050 Win...

Page 82: ...w 800 x 1050 Emergency window 800 x 1050 Emergency window 850 x 1753 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Window 600 x 1450 Square roof ventilator...

Page 83: ...1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Window 600 x 1450 Window 750 x 850 GENERAL LAYOUT SHOWING VENTILATION AND EMERGENCY EXITS Moselle 38 x 12 3 bed layout Square roof v...

Page 84: ...1000 x 1022 Window 700 x 850 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 2327 Emergency window 632 x 2327 Entrance door 1565 x 1987 Window 1790 x 323 Emergency window 1600 x 1022 Square roof v...

Page 85: ...90 x 850 Window 1000 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 2327 Emergency window 632 x 2327 Entrance door 1565 x 1987 Window 1790 x 323 Emergency window 1600 x 1022 Square roof ven...

Page 86: ...oor 1955 x 1565 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator Circular roof ventilator 2986 SQ MM Circular floor ventilator 760 SQ MM Extractor fan Rectangular flo...

Page 87: ...x 900 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 1600 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Window Door 1955 x 1565 Window 525 x 1836 Window 2127 x 1565 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop vent...

Page 88: ...x 850 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 1600 x 1022 Emergency window 900 x 1022 Window Door 1565 x 2075 Window 800 x 1943 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas...

Page 89: ...632 x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 1600 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Storge door 665 x 1000 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Ga...

Page 90: ...x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Door 1565 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator C...

Page 91: ...x 1022 Emergency window 750 x 1022 Door 1565 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Square roof ventilator 21279 SQ MM Gas drop ventilator C...

Page 92: ...ency window 750 x 1022 Emergency window 1022 x 1600 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Door 830 x 1902 Window 950 x 1022 Emergency window 632 x 1022 Square roof ventilator 21279 S...

Page 93: ...chnical Info PLUMBING TYPICAL WATER SYSTEM HOT WATER SUPPLY COLD WATER SUPPLY BOILER KITCHEN SINK WASH BASIN TOILET HOT AND COLD DRAIN COCKS POSITIONED UNDER BOILER OUTSIDE BATHROOM SHOWER WASH BASIN...

Page 94: ...Technical Info 90 PLUMBING TYPICAL HEATING SYSTEM...

Page 95: ...91 Technical info GENERIC SCHEMATIC...

Page 96: ...92 Technical Info ALL ELECTRIC HEATING...

Page 97: ...93 Technical Info ALL ELECTRIC HEATING...

Page 98: ...94 Technical Info CHAMPAGNE SCHEMATIC...

Page 99: ...Technical Info 95 CHAMPAGNE SCHEMATIC...

Page 100: ...o 96 BORDEAUX BURGUNDY CO AX AV SCHEMATIC TV TV TV TV LOUNGE TV POSITION MASTER BEDROOM TV POSITION OPTION BEDROOM TWO TV POSITION OPTION BEDROOM THREE TV POSITION OPTION FLOOR CO AX AV SCHEMATIC BORD...

Page 101: ...MOSELLE CO AX AV SCHEMATIC TV TV TV TV LOUNGE TV POSITION MASTER BEDROOM TV POSITION OPTION BEDROOM TWO TV POSITION OPTION BEDROOM THREE TV POSITION OPTION FLOOR CO AX AV SCHEMATIC MOSELLE TV TV FIRE...

Page 102: ...MI AV LINK HDMI LINK CO AX LINK AV TV HDMI TV TV TV TV AERIAL AMPLIFIER AERIAL POSITION AERIAL NOT SUPPLIED BEDROOM THREE TV POSITION BEDROOM TWO TV POSITION MASTER BEDROOM TV POSITION LOUNGE TV POSIT...

Page 103: ...EMATIC AV TV HDMI AV LINK HDMI LINK CO AX LINK AV TV HDMI TV TV TV AERIAL AMPLIFIER AERIAL POSITION AERIAL NOT SUPPLIED BEDROOM TWO TV POSITION MASTER BEDROOM TV POSITION LOUNGE TV POSITION FIREPLACE...

Page 104: ...X AV SCHEMATIC TV TV TV TV LOUNGE TV CABINET MASTER BEDROOM TV POSITION OPTION BEDROOM TWO TV POSITION OPTION BEDROOM THREE TV POSITION OPTION FLOOR TV FIREPLACE TV POSITION AV TV AV TV AV LINK CO AX...

Page 105: ...ATIC AV TV AV LINK CO AX LINK AV TV AV TV AV LINK CO AX LINK AV TV BEDROOM TWO DVD CONSOLE POSITION MASTER BEDROOM TV POSITION LOUNGE TV POSITION BEDROOM TWO TV POSITION BEDROOM THREE DVD CONSOLE POSI...

Page 106: ...and windows 36 41 E Electrical lounge fire heater 31 Electrical Schematics 91 Electricity 25 Electrics 49 Emergency shut off points 22 Entrance door hinge and lock adjustment 44 Exterior panels 35 Ext...

Page 107: ...bed 28 S Security 41 Siting 12 Siting the caravan holiday home 14 Smoke alarm 21 Snow loading 16 Snow precautions 36 Support and holding down points 18 Supporting the chassis 12 Surface protection 49...

Page 108: ...104 Notes...