Swift Owner's Handbook - Swift Group

ServicesThe names and addresses of members ofthe Electrical Contractors’ Associations canbe obtained direct from:ECAEsca HousePalace CourtLondon W2 4HYTelephone: 0171 229 1266ECA of Scotland23 Heriot RowEdinburgh EH3 6EWTelephone: 0131 225 7221WARNING: CURRENT CONSUMPTIONIN THE CARAVAN MUST NOT EXCEED16 AMPS OR THE PITCH PERMITTEDMAXIMUM IF THIS IS LESS THAN 16AMPS.IT IS DANGEROUS TO ATTEMPTMODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONSYOURSELF. LAMPHOLDER—PLUGS(BAYONET-CAP ADAPTORS) SHOULDNOT IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BEUSED.(items) greater than the supply as thismay cause an overload and the circuitbreaker to trip.OVERSEAS CONNECTIONNote: Connection to a mains voltage supplyOVERSEAS requires particular attention.Care must be taken when connectingsupplies abroad since the supplies can be ofREVERSE POLARITY.The significance of REVERSE POLARITY isthat when equipment is switched off it maynot be electrically isolated.The only certain way of making equipmentsafe is to unplug it.It is useful to have a means of checkingpolarity of the mains supply, especially whentouring overseas. There are available severalproprietary makes of equipment for testingpolarity.If it can be achieved, it is preferable toconnect live to live, and neutral to neutral tomaintain full electrical protection.CAUTIONThe Fanmaster has the potential to draw8 amps at 2kW. A primus heater has apotential drain of 3kW/13amp. It is,therefore, advisable to check the supplyrating before switching on two loads31