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Electrical ! WARNING: Your motorhome is fitted MAINTENANCE
If vehicle is being stored while connected to with Swift Command Tracker (by Sargent)
230v Mains Hook-up: which monitors battery voltage. If you plan
to disconnect or remove your leisure battery
• E nsure that the leisure battery is connected for maintenance or external charging, then
and the 20A local fuse(s) is connected. please contact the monitoring station before
you remove or disconnect the battery.
• T he isolator switch on PSU should be in the If a leisure battery is not fitted, please also
'ON' position, however. the control panel contact the Tracker monitoring station
should be switched 'OFF'. before removing the mains hook up.
The Swift Command Tracker monitoring
• If Alde system is installed, there is a frost station can be contacted on 0345 6027302.
protection setting, which can be used. See
Alde user instruction manual. Gas system
• V ehicles can be left in this condition • Ensure the gas supply is isolated at the gas
for extended periods, with the charger bottle, and ensure that the gas manifold taps
operating to maintain the battery. However, are off.
periodic maintenance and inspection is
recommended, this should include the • Check the age and condition of the high
battery condition. pressure gas hose and regulator, and
replace if required.
If vehicle is being stored not connected to
230v Mains Hook-up: Appliances
• C harge the leisure battery for 24 hours prior Check the battery expiry date on the smoke
to placing motorhome in storage. alarm and CO detector and replace or remove
as required.
• E nsure the isolation button on PSU is in the
'OFF' position. • Ensure the fridge is turned off.
• D isconnect the negative terminal of the • C lean the inside of the fridge.
leisure battery or baterries.
•Prop the fridge door open, and if possible,
• The battery should not be adversely affected the internal freezer compartment door for
by winter temperatures but the level of ventilation.
charge should be maintained to maximise
the life span of the battery. This can be • Fit fridge vent winter covers (if available).
achieved using an automotive type battery
charger as and when required. • Ensure all hob / oven / microwave surfaces
are clean.
• D isconnect the vehicle battery negative
terminal. Check the charge of the battery • If the motorhome is going to be left
every three months. (See Vehicle Inactivity connected to 230v supply while not in use,
section in the Fiat handbook). Alternatively ensure the microwave is unplugged.
put the ignition into the 'Isolation Mode'
• C lean the toilet and empty the cassette and
lubricate the seals with an acid free lubricant
such as Thetford High Grade Seal Lubricant.
See Thetford toilet Users manual
Exterior (Body / Chassis)
• Ensure that all windows, skylights and
access doors are closed and secured.
• Ensure all fixed ventilation points (high and
low) are clear from debris and obstructions.
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