Operating instructions

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5. COUNTRY AND COASTAL
CODE
Upon arrival at your destination you should be
aware of the Country Code.
Code of Conduct – Camp sites
Check the site regulations
Arrivals
Report to reception immediately on arrival
Vehicle Movement
Keep to roadways unless otherwise directed
Adhere to speed limits. Note that these are generally
10 mph whilst on site. (Remember that the stopping
distance on grass is considerably greater than on
tarmac.)
Only a person in possession of a current driving
licence may drive on site.
Park as advised on your pitch. Where possible leave
6 meters (20ft) of free space around your vehicle.
Use of Site:
Use the electrical mains hook-up in the correct
manner and with caution.
Ensure that all fresh water taps/ connections are
turned off after use.
Have care and consideration when using all facilities
(toilets and showers etc) and leave them clean and
tidy. Young children should be escorted.
Cautions
To avoid possible damage to sewage purication
works, only approved chemical uids must be used.
Under no circumstances may coal tar, phenol or
caustic based uids be used. Disposable napkins
and similar bulky items must not be put into the
chemical closet emptying points but should be
wrapped in a polythene bag and placed in the
container provided. (Put all litter in containers
marked for the purpose.)
Noise
Do not make excessive noise.
Children should be restrained from making excessive
noise.
Flying kites and model aircraft and the use of items
like catapults or air guns as well as ball games should
not be permitted among, or close to caravans.
Musical instruments, music players, radios and
televisions should not be used to the inconvenience
of other people on site
Open and close doors quietly
Power generators must be adequately silenced and
used with consideration and according to restricted
site times
Dogs and Pets
All dogs and other pets should be kept under control
Unless permission has been granted, no animal
should be let loose on the site and leads should not
exceed 3 meters (10 ft)
No animal should be allowed in the shower/ toilet
block.
Do not let animals foul the site.
Fire Precautions
Adhere to and make note of all re
precautions including the whereabouts of
the re points.
It is recommended that a 1 Kg (2lb) dry powder
re extinguisher is carried. It should comply with
BS 5423 and be marked BSI or FOC approved. It
is important to check at regular intervals that the
extinguisher is working as is required by types
meeting BS 5423. Make sure that he use by date is
frequently checked.
Careful thought is necessary for the positioning
of a re extinguisher, which should be near to the
door but not too close to the cooking equipment
where sudden ames could make it unreachable.
In the kitchen area, a re blanket is a worthwhile
precaution.
Unless permission has been granted barbeques
should not be used. When permission has been
given, consideration should be given to the
annoyance that can be caused to other users of the
site. Open Fires are not allowed.
Awnings and tents
Awnings and tents should only be used when
permission has been granted.
When on grass and staying for more than a few
days, the ground sheet and/or side aps of awnings
should be periodically raised in order to avoid
damage to the ground.
Departure:
Leave the pitch clean and tidy
On leaving check out with reception paying the
required dues.
On no account should:
Litter be disposed other than in the receptacles
provided.
Water be allowed to escape from the vehicle
Chemical toilets be emptied except into the disposal
places agreed with the landowner
Washing or similar to be hung outside of the vehicle.
Handbook
Before using the Caravan, all aspects of the
handbooks should be read and adhered to.
Environment
Care and consideration should be taken to protect
!