Operating instructions

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the environment.
Observe the Country and Coastal Codes shown
below.
The Country Code
Enjoy the countryside but respect its life and work.
More people than ever before are exploring the
countryside, interested in farming, plant life, bird
watching or just observing the general wildlife.
Whatever your interest, there is a lot to learn, but
please observe the following code.
Guard against all risk of res. Hay and heath land
catch alight easily and once ablaze are very hard to
put out. Remember Fire spreads quickly.
Keep to the public paths across farmland.
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and
walls.
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone. View
from a distance.
Take your litter home; - it is unsightly and harmful
to wildlife.
Help to keep all water clean.
Take special care of country roads
Make no unnecessary noise. Most Animals are
timid; noises can disturb them unnecessarily. If
you want to get the best out of the countryside,
travel around as quiet as possible.
The Coastal Code
As our coastlines are increasingly used for recreation
and education, the following suggestions are made
to enable us to enjoy our inheritance and preserve
it for posterity.
Do not trample about, or move rocks unnecessarily.
Do not frighten seals or sea birds.
Do not spear sh
Do not spill detergents, solvents or fuel from boats
as these can kill marine life.
When using a boat, moderate your speed- the wash
from a fast boat can destroy both banks and nests.
Live molluscs and crustaceans need not be collected
as souvenirs – dead shells can usually be found.
Shellsh can take years to grow and nes can be
imposed for not observing national regulations.
Do not pull up seaweed unnecessarily.
Make your visit instructive not destructive.
Look at material, don’t remove it. Take notes and
photographs, not specimens.
Observe bye-laws and be considerate to others.
National Trust property or Country Parks have
regulations to protect the wildlife. Follow these.
Roof Loading:
Do not allow children to climb on the roof
of your caravan.
Special care when on the roof particularly in wet
or frosty weather conditions, as the surface could
be slippery. Always wear practical footwear when
climbing onto your vehicle.
Maximum load within the area encompassed by the
roof rack should not exceed 75 Kgs (165 lbs) with
a maximum loading of 24 Kg per meter2 (8 Kg (17
lbs) per square foot.)
Safety and Security
Your attention is drawn to the notice xed
in your Caravan advising on re protection,
ventilation and what to do in case of re.
Children,
Never leave children alone in the Caravan and keep
potentially dangerous items out of reach as at home
e.g. matches drugs etc.
When upper bunks are used by children,
especially those under the age of six, care
should be taken to ensure against the
risk of them falling out. These bunks are
not suitable for the use of infants without adult
supervision.
Fire Extinguishers
It is recommended that a 1 Kg (2.2lb) minimum
capacity dry powder re extinguisher be located
near to the main habitation entrance door.
A pan re ‘should’ not have a re extinguisher
aimed at it but be smothered with a re blanket.
This should be within easy reach of the hob but
away from the source of ames.
In Case of Fire
Get everyone out of the caravan as quickly
as possible using whichever exit is quickest
including windows.
Raise the alarm Call the re brigade (In the
UK dial 999)
Turn off the gas container valve if safe to do so.
Your caravan is tted with a smoke alarm. The
operation of the alarm should be tested
after the vehicle has been in storage,
before each trip and at least once per week
during use.
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