Quick User Guide Macclesfield Motorhome Hire
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1. Fuses for the motorhome electrics fridge pump etc are under the right hand bench seat Fuses for the vehicle lights wipers etc are at the right side of the dashboard as shown A cross head screw driver can be found in the first aid kit under drivers seat should you need to access the fuse panel Music The JVC radio plays audio CDs and MP3 CDs and has an auxiliary input to connect to an iPod or MP3 player using a 3mm jack headphone socket 1 FM AM Select preset station CD Select folder Turn on the power Attenuate the sound if the power is on gt Turn off the power Hold Select the source FM CD 1 AUX IN 2 AM 2 back to the beginning Enter list operations Enter Menu setting Hold Control the volume or selection Turn 3 Confirm the selection Press 3 FM Enter SSM preset mode Hold CD Enter playback mode Hold 3 Loading slot Display window Eject disc Activate deactivate TA Standby Reception e Enter PTY Searching mode Hold Detach the panel 11 Change the display information e FM AM Search for station e CD Select track Return to the previous menu AUX auxiliary input jack 1 You cannot select CD as the playback source if no disc is in the unit 2 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu see Menu operations on page 15 3 Also known as Control dial in this manual TV and DV2. Quick User Guide for the Swift Escape 664 Macclesfield Motorhome Hire 07825 702020 enquiry mohohire com www mohohire com Length 6 72m Overall Width Mirrors Folded 2 24m Pre Start Checks There are a lot of items that need to be safely stowed before driving the vehicle please follow this checklist it starts outside and works forward through the vehicle SS ey S 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Gas off Bike rack secure Mains cable stowed and cupboard door secured Step retracted Levelling ramps stowed away TV aerial down and red spot to the rear to avoid being caught by overhead branches Table leg clipped to the floor TV bracket locked screw to tighten and lock arms in place Fridge set to 12v contents secure and door latched All overhead cupboards shut and locked Roof lights closed and locked down Gas hob lid down Work surfaces clear of loose items Windows closed and locked at motorway speeds it may rip them off completely Shower head placed in tray to prevent falling off and cracking tray Toilet cassette in closed position Bathroom window closed and door locked shut Driver and passenger seat rotated forward and lockedFresh water check levels and fill as required Waste water check levels and empty as required Empty toilet cassette into chemical waste facilityAdjust wing mirrors can you see the rear wheels Consider the extra length of
3. Switch between levels battery and power leisure battery power on water and vehicle battery The vehicle has two 12v batteries one for starting the engine and the other leisure battery for all the appliances lights water pump 12v outlet fridge cooker ignition toilet flush Everything within the motorhome will work without the requirement for 240v hook up lf the panel starts to beep this means the fresh water tank is either empty or full when filling If this happens a red LED will flash as well as the beeping Turn off the water pump and take the necessary action to stop the warning by filling with water or turn off filling hose The 12v battery will charge when the engine is running so if you see that the voltage of the leisure battery has fallen to a low level you can either hook up to 240v mains or run the engine for 10 15 minutes to recharge please do not do this at night as you may disturb your neighbours Replacing fuses amp bulbs sometimes fuses and bulbs will blow this is not anything to get too concerned about as they are easily changed Spare fuses are included in the spare bulb pack located under the drivers seat Never replace a fuse with one of a higher rating This is a potential fire risk If in doubt please contact us on 01260 252948 or 07825 702020 for further assistance Please contact us for assistance with this There are two main fuse locations
4. daytime Fly Screens The roof lights windows and the rear door all have fly screens Technical Data Fiat Multijet Diesel Engine 100 Engine Capacity 2198cc Engine Power OObhp Engine Torque 250Nm Wheel Base 3 80 m Designated Passenger Seats 3 total 4 belted seats including driver All 3 point belts Berths Sleeping Positions 4 Overall Length No Ladder 6 72m Overall Width Mirrors Folded 2 24m Overall Height 2 85m Maximum Technical Permissable Laden Mass A 3 500kg Mass in Running Order B 1 2 850kg Maximum User Payload A B 650kg Maximum Recommended Trailer Weight 1 600kg Gross Train Weight3 5 100kg Thermal Insulation Grade Two Bed Sizes Length Width Fixed Rear Double 1 85m 6 1 1 25m 49 Additional Front Double 2 08m 6 10 1 24m 0 93m 49 37 The Mass in Running Order is the mass of the unladen vehicle including a 75kg allowance for the driver plus engine coolants and 90 of the fuel tank water tank and gas capacity Please consult your dealer for more detailed towing information 7 Gross Train Weight must not be exceeded Please consult your dealer for more detailed towing information To ensure adequate road holding the load on the front axle under all conditions must not be less than 40 or more than 70 of the total weight Care must be taken when distributing loads The loadings and weights above are maximums and must not be exceeded under any circumstances
5. or an 850W 3 7amp electrical heater Electricity is usually provided as part of the campsite fee at no extra cost The boiler can heat 10 litres of water in around 20 minutes or around 80 minutes if room heater is being used as well For showering heat the water to 70 degrees as this will mean that you add more cold water and therefore the hot water will last longer Electric Heating Electric water heating is controlled only by the switch under the right hand bench seat It is thermostatically controlled and can be left on Gas Heating Make sure the gas is turned on outside the vehicle On the left side of the vehicle remove the cover over the boiler flue before operation and place it on the dashboard as a reminder to the driver to replace it before driving further lf the cover is stiff to remove push down on the top with one hand and with your lower hand prise the cover outwards allowing your knuckles to lever against the side of the van Water heater controls ON OFF Water temperature settings 30 to 70 degrees lf the gas water heater flame goes out a red LED appears within the black dial of the Ultrastore heater control Turn off and leave for five minutes to cool down Ensure that the gas is connected and the exhaust cover is removed then try and switch on again Table The table is detachable Unclip the foot of the support leg by sliding it to the left of the van Then you can lift the le
6. D The 16 Avtex TV works on 12v so it is usable without a 230V mains connection and rear seat passengers can watch DVDs while travelling There are two HDMI inputs for other video equipment such as a PlayStation and both VGA and USB sockets Gas LPG Please Note it is illegal to use gas devices in petrol filling stations indoor car parks and on ferries due to the ignition hazard Turn off at the cylinder whenever the vehicle is moving The gas compartment is beside the door gt Ensure safety To turn the gas on open the tap on the top of valve is open the Calor cylinder you may hear a hiss as the gas flows through down To change gas cylinders over close the tap then turn the provided spanner Clockwise to release the left hand threaded nut Release nut clockwise To fit a new cylinder undo the nylon webbing strap restraining the cylinder There is another strap at the back which cannot be released so lift and pull the base of the cylinder towards you leaving behind the rear strap and the grey yoke around the neck of the cylinder When fitting a new cylinder make sure it locates on the lugs in the floor then tighten the straps and use foam pads to prevent rattling in transit x You can always check by shaking the cylinder as you can feel and hear whether it is empty Most of the CalorLite recommended cylinders come with a gauge on the tap to show how full it i
7. b This lets air into the tank so it pours freely without glugging Don t press the button until you have tipped the tank so the button is above the level of the liquid Rinse the tank with clean water until it runs clear The dosage ratios of toilet fluid brands vary so you must read the bottle to deduce the correct dose for a 19 litre Capacity cassette Use the scale inside the cap to measure the toilet fluid and pour into the tank Top up with two litres of water Never add more fluid through the bowl of the toilet It must always be added through the tank filler cap Don t forget to wash your hands Electrics The van has a 16amp 230v mains input connection on the left side This is connected using the long orange cable from the storage compartment First connect the larger of the two plugs to the van as shown Then connect the other end of the cable to the socket provided by the campsite This avoids handling a live connector Close compartment to secure cable DON T DRIVE AWAY WITH THE CABLE CONNECTED The blue flap on the connector hooks onto the mating plug So to release the socket pull the flap towards you and twist the plug whilst pulling down There may also be a switch on the campsite socket outlet that must be turned on There is an electrical control panel over the entrance door Once the van is connected to the mains the yellow Mains On indicator will glow the mains sockets inside th
8. e left side of the vehicle at the rear using the hose supplied When full the tank weighs 65kg so you may want to part fill it to save weight Water is electrically pumped from the tank to the taps shower and toilet flush The pump creates a small positive pressure in the system and then automatically switches off you may hear a vibration noise whilst the pump is working When any tap is opened the pressure falls and the pumps runs again until the pressure is restored when the tap has been turned off lf the pump seems to be running for a long period of time this may indicate that a tap is open there is a leak in the system or a fault with the pump Please check all taps and visually check underneath the vehicle to see if any water is being dumped via the overflow valve The waste water tank collects water from the sink and shower drains and is located underneath the vehicle at the rear on the left This tank can be emptied by opening the plastic grey tap and allow the water to drain out This water should be emptied over a designated motorhome waste point usually a grid which you drive over Before leaving a campsite consider whether the water tanks and toilet need filling or emptying If you neglect emptying the grey water tank you may add up to 70kg of unnecessary weight to the vehicle and you may see grey water returning to the shower tray Don t put hot fat or solid material down the sink drain as the pip
9. e van will become active the fridge can be switched over to use mains electricity and the van s batteries will begin to charge up Be aware that on its highest setting the room heater can draw 8 amps of current from the campsite If used at the same time as an electric kettle and 4 amp water heater the combined load may exceed the limit of the campsite supply often 16 amps and cause it to switch off and need resetting The main electrical switches are located underneath the right hand bench seat you will find the main RCD switch should you need to re set the electrics after a trip Reverse Polarity Battery Charger On Room Heater Switch Water Heater Switch Resettable Circuit Warning Breakers Master Controller On Off Control Panel The control panel for the electrics is located above the habitation door this uses touch buttons for switching both on and off The panel goes to sleep and it may be necessary to touch a button twice to have the desired effect The first touch wakes the panel Press the Power button to activate the panel LED light indicators for Power and Water Pump will illuminate when powered on Internal lights Fresh water level Outside Awning light Waste water level 230v mains indicator Vehicle battery level Leisure battery level Switch main Quick view of all Water pump
10. es are narrow and will block easily Toilet Turn on the water pump to enable the electric flush The whole toilet bowl can swivel to make a little more elbow room The outlet in the bottom of the toilet bowl is normally closed with a sealing blade Move it out of the way by sliding the lever at the front After use flush the toilet using the central button and close the blade by pushing the lever backwards Otherwise if you hit a sleeping policeman too fast the toilet contents could be ejected Toilet lever to open cassette Press blue button for flush A red warning light shows when the toilet tank is nearly full This indicates that a capacity of 2 litres is left allowing approximately 5 more uses but it is better to empty the toilet earlier E mptving the Toile 10 11 12 14 15 16 t This job is not as bad as you might expect Inside the van make sure that the slide valve in the bottom of the toilet bowl is closed Go outside and open the toilet compartment Lift the orange latch and withdraw the grey tank Release the handle from its latches extend it from the body Tow the cassette to the toilet disposal point At the disposal point stand the tank upright this keeps the runners on the bottom clean and swivel the neck upwards Remove the screw on cap and pour away the contents of the tank When you have begun to pour press down the orange button with your thum
11. ft edge rotating the table up at about 30 degrees and then it will unhook from the side rail Push the button at the top of the leg to allow it to hinge down For use as a bed the table top can be attached to the lower rail There is a second short leg that hinges _ down to support it in the lower position The short secondary table leg is used to support To assemble the double bed from the dinette area you will need to drop the table as described above Check that the short table leg is in place Remove the base cushion from the short sofa on the left and lift up the frame Take out the grey cushions slide out the extension and fold down the support frame onto the floor Use the smallest cushion to make good the section cutaway for the seatbelt pillar The cushions are then rearranged as shown to make the bed TV Aerial Status type Before you begin look around for other TV aerials and note which way they are pointing and whether the bars on the aerials are horizontal or vertical The aerial is adjusted from inside the wardrobe Unscrew the big white finned nut red arrow to allow the aerial to be raised and then turned to face the same way as other aerials nearby A red dot on the shaft is aligned with the front of the aerial lf nearby aerials have vertical bars turn the handle anti clockwise green arrow to rotate the aerial into the vertical position This handle is rather f
12. idge Ngo The left knob connects the fridge to one of three sources of power Gas 12v engine driven alternator or 230v mains voltage and O Off The right hand knob adjusts the temperature the bigger the dot the colder the setting Using Gas Turn the left knob to the gas position You will hear the repeated tick of the ignition system Turn the right hand knob fully clockwise then press it in and hold until the flame lights and the needle on the meter rises up into the green section Turn the right knob back to a mid position lf the flame goes out ignition will be repeated automatically Do not to use the fridge on gas while you are travelling It is forbidden to use gas appliances in petrol filling stations ferries and indoor Using 230v Mains Electricity Turn the left knob to the plug symbol When Driving turn the left Knob to the 12v battery symbol When the engine stops the fridge will not work from the leisure battery That would quickly flatten it so change over to gas until the mains electricity is connected The fridge prefers to work on 230v mains It takes longer to cool down on gas or 12v The fridge door shelf has a Slider to prevent items from moving around when the van is in motion Central Heating Gas The Truma heater works on gas or 230v mains electricity or briefly both at once Most sites provide free electricity The heater has a variable speed fan which distributes warm air in
13. om the heater 12 To switch the fan off put the slider in the middle position and turn the left knob to O 13 Be aware that on its highest setting the electric heater can draw 8 amps of current from the campsite If used at the same time as an electric kettle or water heater the combined load may exceed the limit of the campsite supply often 16 amps and cause it to switch off and need resetting Central Heating Electric Electricity is usually provided as part of the campsite fee at no extra cost If so you should use electric heating in preference to gas If it is very cold you can use both at once Besides the controls detailed below there is fan switch on the heater itself Turning the fan on improves the heat output and makes the case of the heater less hot to the touch To use the 230v electric heating simply turn the grey outer ring of the Ultraheat knob to the desired wattage setting green LED will show ON You might choose less than the maximum to avoid risk of overloading the campsite electrical supply causing it to trip out and need resetting 500W 2amps 1000W 4amps 2000W 8amps Then use the black Inner knob to adjust temperature Ultrastore Ultraheat room heater Electric only when 230v Water Heater connected Adjust Room Temperature Heater wattage 500W to 2000W Water Heating Make sure the water tank is not empty Water is heated by gas and
14. ragile but can usually be clicked back into place if it comes off in your hand If you have moved since last using the TV it will probably need re tuning to the local transmitter See TV manufacturer s instructions You must lower the aerial before travelling and point it towards the rear otherwise tree branches may damage it TV Aerial Amplifier Make sure that the TV amplifier is switched on and the red light is showing Move the right hand switch to the left The left hand switch is normally set to the right but can be slid left if the signal is very weak Windows The clamping knob on the window support arm must be released before the window can be opened The windows are closed using lever latches that incorporate a locking ventilation position which holds the window securely a few millimetres ajar Windows must be fully closed when driving If they blow open at motorway speed or brush against hedges it may rip them off completely Blinds The windows and roof lights all have blinds for privacy at night and to exclude the heat from the sun during the day The windscreen blind has two slide locks each side that must be released to allow opening The side windows have roller blinds Pull down and push away to latch them The cab door windows have quilted screens which are attached to with press studs The screens have a silvered surface on the outside which helps reflect the heat of the sun in the
15. rticularly when you are squeezing into the side of a narrow road to avoid an oncoming vehicle and your attention is focused at ground level Parking The vehicle is too tall to fit in most multi storey car parks and longer than most on street parking bays If you effectively occupy two parking bays it is safer to buy two parking tickets Some car parks have high level barriers that are open during the day but are closed in the evening and could prevent your tall vehicle from leaving Reversing Ask your passenger to walk and guide you Explain that you can see them only if they can see you in the mirrors Open both front windows so you can hear them Fuel Economy Motorhomes are not very aerodynamic You will use about 20 less fuel at 6Omph than at 70 Change up at 2000rpm for best economy Passengers must remain seated with seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is moving Length no bike rack 6 72m 22 1 Width mirrors folded 2 24m 7 4 Height no aerial 2 85m 9 4 External Step The retractable step simply pulls out but to return it you must lift and push at the same time There is an audible alarm if you start the engine without retracting the step Fire Safety Fire extinguisher located behind passenger front seat Fire blanket located in kitchen area Never Try To Move A Burning Pan Outside Use The Fire Blanket Instead If the battery needs replacing
16. s this is only a guide as they sometimes show empty when there is some gas left If You Smell Gas e Turn off tap on gas cylinder e Extinguish all naked flames e Do not switch on any electrical devices including battery powered ones e Open all doors and windows e Stay outside of the vehicle until gas has dispersed Gas Cooking The lid of the cooker should always be raised before use and not lowered until the hob has cooled It must be down when travelling Some people put a towel under the glass to stop rattles when travelling There is a spark ignition switch The knobs must be held in for a few seconds after lighting until the flame is detected There is a sensor that turns off the gas if the flame blows out To light the grill turn the right hand knob to the right and push in while pressing the ignition switch Keep the button pressed for a few seconds after the gas has lit allowing time to warm the sensor that turns off the gas if the flame blows out The oven is lit in the same way but by turning the knob to the left instead of right Ventilation The vents must always be closed for travelling otherwise they may be taken off by low branches But when cooking or showering opening the vent above the kitchen will help remove moist air food smells and reduce the risk of condensation Pull down the flyscreen and then squeeze the black part of the handles and push upwards to raise the vent Fr
17. the van and makes the case of the heater less hot to the touch b Fan Control a Press and turn to ignite Then set the temperature required Look down through the viewing window to see the flame 1 Turn on the gas outside the vehicle 2 Turn the left hand control knob a to 1or 2 and press it down as far as the stop 3 You will hear the spark igniter clicking until the flame ignites If there is air in the gas Supply line it can take up to two minutes for the gas to get through and the flame to light 4 You should see the flame if you look down through the viewing window Keep the knob pressed for 10 seconds longer to allow the sensor to detect the flame In the event of a fault always wait 2 minutes for the gas to disperse before attempting to re ignite 7 Ifthe flame goes out automatic re ignition is attempted for about 30 seconds until the safety valve closes 8 If there is no flame the automatic igniter continues to operate until the control knob a is switched to O 9 The right hand knob controls the speed of a fan which warms up the room more quickly and makes the case of the heater less hot to the touch 10 You can manually control the fan speed by moving the slide switch to the left 11 If you move the slider to the right the fan speed will be varied automatically up to the limit set by the position of the rotary knob You can use this to reduce the noise fr
18. turn the whole alarm anti clockwise to open Smoke detector located near habitation door Levelling lf the motorhome is not level when parked it can prevent the fridge from working and affect the drainage of water from the shower trays More importantly it can make sleeping uncomfortable Levelling ramps are provided to assist in levelling the motorhome These can be used to lift either one end of alternatively one side Slowly drive forward onto the ramps with your passenger directing you from outside of the vehicle Try not to drive too quickly up the ramps If you overshoot and drive off the end they may flip over and become wedged under the vehicle Once you have levelled up make sure that the handbrake is firmly applied and you leave the vehicle in 1st gear to ensure that the vehicle does not move either way Storage There is a hatch giving access to the storage under the bed Anything that is too big to pass through this hatch may be loaded by lifting up the bed inside Water The motorhome has two separate on board water tanks 65 litres for fresh tap water and 70 litres for waste water This water is exclusively what has gone down the drains of either the sink or the shower It does not include the toilet waste which is completely separate We recommend NOT to drink the fresh water from the tank unless it has been boiled The fresh water is filled through the filler cap located on th
19. vehicle and run wider when cornering The camper is 2 85m or 9 4 high Fiat Ducato Cab Bonnet release Fuel filler cap DIESEL FUEL ONLY MP3 mini jack stereo input 5 speed manual 2 x 12v power sockets for GPS gearbox Central locking night time Lockable storage Driving a Large Vehicle The dimensions of this vehicle are printed on the front cover Width Although it appears big the van is actually not much wider than an ordinary car The exterior mirrors are the widest part of the vehicle and they give you a good feel for the width Be careful though about getting too close to trees and hedges Strong branches hidden among the leaves frequently scratch the sides of motorhomes some countries require drivers to fold external mirrors inward when parked Length The rear wheels are significantly further back from the driver than in a normal car As a result it is very easy to turn too soon and have the rear wheels bumping over the kerb or worse to scrape the side of the van against something The trick is to turn later running wider on corners and at junctions Adjust each external mirror so that you can see both the kerb and the rear wheel Then as you turn glance in the mirror and you will quickly learn when to turn Height Arches or low bridges are an obvious hazard Wheel Also watch out for low roofs and overhanging tree branches ana Kero pa
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