Swift Group Loire 28x10-2 2020 User guide

CREATING SMILES FOR LIFE
Swi Group
Owner’s Handbook
Holiday Home
Issued August 2019
Part No. 1725513

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Introduction ............................................................................ 4
Warranty and After Sales ................................................ 9
Siting ........................................................................................ 13
General Safety Advice .................................................... 19
Safe use of LPG ..................................................................... 23
Mains Electricity & Wiring ............................................... 28
Heating and Thermal properties ................................. 32
Appliances .............................................................................. 35
Cooking ................................................................................. 39
Blinds ..................................................................................... 41
Beds ........................................................................................ 43
General Care ........................................................................ 45
Security ................................................................................... 57
Winterisation ......................................................................... 59
Technical Information ........................................................ 63
Index ....................................................................................... 109
CONTENTS

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Introduction
Thank you for deciding to buy a new Swift
Holiday Home which has been built to the
Holiday Home standard BS EN 1647:2018.
We are sure you and your family will enjoy
many happy hours of comfort and relaxation
and hope the information in this handbook
will improve your enjoyment. It has been
designed to give you a general guide to
the care, safe use and maintenance of
your holiday home and help protect your
investment.
The information contained will answer most
of your queries, but if there are any aspects
which are not covered please consult your
park owner, distributor or dealer for further
advice. A dedicated customer care team
supports them and, together, we aim to give
you many years of pleasure.
Please note that holiday homes are designed
for holiday accommodation and not for
permanent residential all year round use.
Throughout the season, specications and
equipment details contained within this
handbook may change. Please refer to our
online handbooks (www.swiftgroup.co.uk)
for the most up-to-date version of your
handbook.
1.1 Swift Talk
Swift Talk is the central forum for the
Swift community online. A place for all
those united in their love of caravanning,
motorhomes, holiday homes and touring
in general, to share their experiences,
meet new friends and nd out a world of
information on how to enjoy their touring
lifestyle.
The site is packed full of features that
actively encourage members, not only to
liaise with the Swift Group via the forums,
but also interact with each other through
publishing their own content, uploading and
sharing photos and video, and even posting
their own blogs for the community to follow.
Swift Talk is the rst place to learn about new
product launches, events and Swift Group
news, it’s also the rst place customers
can go to as a quick reference to frequently
asked questions or to actively take part in
the forums; providing valuable feedback on
Swift Group products and customer service.
The online community can even be used to
create your own groups, perfect for Owners’
Clubs, dealers and exhibitors to attract new
members, publicise and build awareness for
upcoming events, rallies and shows.
Anyone who owns, uses, or is thinking of
buying a Swift Group caravan, motorhome
or holiday home, or would just like to be part
of the growing Swift community is actively
encouraged to sign up, create their own
content, and start talking!
Just visit www.swift-talk.co.uk
and become part of a unique
online experience.
TALK
WARNINGS are instructions that
if ignored can cause the user(s)
physical harm.
CAUTIONS are instructions that if
ignored can result in damage to the
caravan
iNOTES are reminders that should
be heeded.

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Introduction
1.2 Safety
The information contained in this handbook is
provided for your safety and enjoyment whilst
using the product. It is recommended that you
read this handbook right through before using
it as you will nd information, tips and important
warnings regarding the use of your holiday
home. Whilst all the content is important there
are specic items, prexed with a warning,
caution or note, which are drawn to your
attention for your safety and comfort.
WARNING: For your safety:-
• Ensure all the occupants are aware of the
escape routes from the holiday home.
• Always keep escape routes and exit points
clear from obstruction and hazards.
• Provide one dry powder re extinguisher of
an approved type or complying with EN 3-7,
of at least 1kg capacity, by the main exterior
door and a re blanket next to the cooker.
• Familiarise yourself with the instructions
on your re extinguisher and the local re
precaution arrangements.
• Always keep young children away from hot
surfaces.
iNote: Your attention is drawn to the notice
axed inside the boiler cupboard advising on
re precaution, ventilation and what to do in
case of a re.
Emergency action procedures
In the event of gas leakage:
• Never operate electrical switches
• Never look for a leak with a naked ame
• Call the gas supplier and consider calling the
re brigade. Wait outside.
If safe to do so:
• Extinguish all naked ames
• Turn o gas supply at cylinders
• Open doors and windows
iNote: Do not turn on the gas supply until
it has been made safe to do so by a qualied
person.
In the event of re:
• Call the re brigade immediately and inform
them that LPG cylinders are on the premises.
• Turn o the gas supply at cylinders, if practical
and safe to do so.
• Do not go near cylinders in the vicinity of the
re.
iNote: Do not turn on the gas supply until
it has been made safe to do so by a qualied
person.
Fire and asphyxiation risks:
• Do not block ventilators
• Inspect exible gas hoses regularly for
deterioration. Renew with the approved type
as necessary and, in any case, not later than
the expiry date marked on the hose.
• Use only portable re extinguishers of the dry
powder type.
• Do not use portable heating equipment. It is
a source of danger and could cause fumes,
asphyxiation and condensation.

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms
Please read the user instructions provided with
your holiday home.
WARNING: These are safety devices
provided for your protection. Please ensure
that they are maintained and working correctly
by following the user instructions.
The devices require regular testing and
cleaning. See user instructions. The batteries
require replacing on units with replaceable
batteries, or the whole unit replacing on sealed
units, as soon as the low battery warning
signal is activated. See user instructions
supplied with your holiday home.
Do not attempt to repair either alarm as doing
so will invalidate your warranty.
LPG Gas (see also Gas section)
WARNING: If you smell gas or suspect a
leak or in the event of a re and if it is safe to
do so, isolate the gas appliances and turn
o the gas bottles at the regulator. Evacuate
the caravan and ventilate. Seek professional
advice as to the cause of the leak.
WARNING: Never use a naked ame when
checking for leaks
All gas appliances and gas taps have a gas
dispersal vent within the same compartment. It
is essential that these are not blocked or made
ineective
Safe use of electricity
(see also Electricity section)
• Always use an NICEIC registered electrician
for any work or modication to your electrical
system or appliances.
• Ensure that you understand the working of all
electrical switches in your holiday home.
• Regularly check that all electrical cable
terminal connections are rm and secure.
Check exposed cables for wear and damage.
• Keep spare appliance fuses handy.
WARNING: Remember don’t touch it, if you
don’t understand it
Escape paths
It is important that you do not block escape
paths to emergency exits with obstructions or
hazards (see layouts further in this book).
Children
Do not leave children alone in the caravan in any
event and keep potentially dangerous items out
of reach as you would at home e.g. matches,
medicine etc.
Children under the age of 6 must be supervised
whilst using the high level bunks (where tted).
Ventilation
The ventilation of your holiday home has been
designed to comply with BS EN 721. These
are xed points of ventilation required by the
European Standards, calculated to suit the
individual needs of your holiday home.
All high level ventilation is achieved by means
of ceiling ventilators and low level ventilation in
the main living area is positioned underneath a
unit in the kitchen area venting directly into the
living area.
Low level bedroom ventilation is positioned in
the sides of the tted furniture at oor level.
These round vents can be removed for cleaning
if required by removing the two xing screws.
It is advised that xed ventilation points are
checked and cleaned (if necessary) on a regular
basis using a small brush and a domestic
vacuum cleaner.
Introduction

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Additional night time ventilation is obtained by
releasing the window catches and placing them
in the second groove.
iNote: The windows are not sealed from rain
in this position.
As the ventilation levels are calculated to suit
each model requirements, there should be
no modications made which may result in
reduced ventilation levels.
CAUTION: Do not store items underneath
your holiday home or t decking or skirting
which dramatically reduces air ow
underneath it.
If snow on the roof is excessive it is important
that high level ventilation and appliance ues
are not blocked. Care should be taken if
removing snow from the roof. See page 46 for
advice on access to roofs.
For approximate locations of vents in holiday
homes refer to the drawings in the technical
section of this handbook.
WARNING: Under no circumstances
must any ventilator be blocked or
obstructed even partially.
Introduction
Bunk beds (where tted)
WARNING:
• Use upper bunks for sleeping only, with
the provided protection against fall out in
position
• Protection boards must not be climbed over
or used to access the bunks.
• Care shall be taken against the risk of fall out
when the upper bunks are in use by children
especially under 6 years of age, these bunks
are not suitable for use by infants without
supervision.

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1.3 Owner’s certicate
Please complete all details on form below for reference at a later date.
Manufacturer: Swift Group Ltd Owner’s Name
Model: Home Address:
Indentication Marking: SG
Key Number:
CO Alarm
(Date of Manufacture)
Smoke Alarm
(Date of Manufacture)
Tel No.
Supplied and fully inspected before deliv-
ery by:
Dealer: Dealer Stamp:
Address:
Tel No.
This certicate identies your HOLIDAY HOME accurately. Please produce this whenever you require a service, repairs or when ordering additional accessories.
Introduction

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Warranties................................................................................10
After Sales ............................................................................... 12
Swift Connect Direct ........................................................... 12
WARRANTY
AND AFTER
SALES
SUPPORT

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Warranty / After Sales
2.1 Warranties
All illustrations and descriptions in this
handbook are intended to give a general idea
of what a Swift holiday home might look like.
Changing market and supply situations and
our policy of continuous product development
may prevent us from maintaining the exact
specications detailed in this handbook.
We therefore reserve the right to alter
specications as materials and conditions
demand.
Your Home is manufactured by Swift Group
Limited (“Swift”). Dealers and/or park operators
are not agents of Swift and have absolutely
no authority to bind the manufacturer by
any express or implied undertaking or
representation.
Your Home has three warranties:
3 Year SuperSure Warranty
Subject to the conditions, terms and exclusions
set out in this section of the handbook, The
Swift Group will repair (or, at its option, replace)
any defective parts of your Home that comes
to light during the SuperSure Warranty Period.
This applies to all parts and ttings of your
Home (other than the structural exterior). The
SuperSure Warranty Period means 36 months
from the date an approved Swift Group Dealer,
or Park Operator [transfers/hands over] the
Home to its rst owner.
5 Year Structural Warranty
Subject to the conditions, terms and exclusions
set out in this section of the handbook, Swift will
repair (or, at its option, replace) any defects with
the structural integrity of the Home, that come
to light during the Structural Warranty Period.
The Structural Warranty covers any defect with
the seams of the Home. This includes water
ingress through any permanently sealed seam
joints. The Structural Warranty Period means 60
months from the date an approved Swift Group
Dealer, or Park Operator [transfers/hands over]
the Home to its rst owner.
10 Year Chassis Warranty
Subject to the conditions, terms and exclusions
set out in this section of the handbook, Swift
will repair (or, at its option, replace) any defects
with the chassis that come to light during the
Chassis Warranty Period but only for as long
as the Home belongs to its rst owner. The
Chassis Warranty Period means 10 years from
the date an approved Swift Group Dealer, or
Park Operator [transfers/hands over] the Home
to its rst owner.
Conditions
1. Swift will not be liable under this warranty
for any damage or defect that arises from
your failure to site your Home in accordance
with Swift’s recommendations or the Code
of Practice for the Transportation, Siting
and Commissioning of holiday homes.
Your Dealer or Park Operator can provide
you with more information on this code of
practice.
2. This warranty only applies to Homes
purchased and sited in the UK.
3. You must keep your Home in a good state
of maintenance and repair. Swift will not
be liable for any defect caused by any
negligence, misuse or modication of the
Home.
4. All new Homes must be registered with Swift
within 6 weeks of purchase as from new.
5. The unit must be sited correctly on a
recognised site pitch.
6. The cost of transporting or moving the
Home by any means to or from the place of
repair is the responsibility of the owner.

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7. Swift shall not be liable under this warranty
for any defects related to or arising from the
following;
• The failure of a component for reasons of fair
wear and tear;
• Damage resulting from freezing, re, over
heating or accidents (whether caused by the
user or third party);
• Damage as a result of failure to carry out
normal or specic maintenance including,
but not specic too, not draining down and
winterising the Home.
• Defect due to condensation, fungus, mildew
and damp (other than as a result of a failure of
a permanent seal or joint).
• Misuse of any component;
• Normal deterioration, corrosion, intrusion of
foreign or harmful bodies, lack of servicing
or negligence of any person other than Swift
which causes stoppage of or impairment to
the function of any component of the Home.
• Replacement of parts which have reached the
end of their eective working life because of
age and/or usage;
• Cleaning or adjustment of any assemblies;
• Cosmetic nishes to kitchen sinks, sealants,
cooker tops, vanity units, shower trays;
• Routine maintenance items including
lubricants, rubber gas hose, the cleaning
of the heater and ues, the replacement of
gas jets, the resealing and/or replacement
of shower room sealant, the adjustment and
lubrication of locks;
• Any breakage or failure of any windows,
glass, tyres, uorescent tubes, replacement
light bulbs, spotlights, tap washers or
thermocouples;
• Any failure resulting from the use of a part
or component in the Home, which is not
approved by Swift.
• Damage caused by Environmental conditions
such as UV damage and corrosion.
Exclusions
In addition to the conditions above, the following
parts have exclusions.
• Appliances and white goods - Manufacturers
give between 1 and 3 years for the appliances.
Please refer to individual appliance instruction
booklet for manufacturer’s warranty. This
can include ovens, fridges, wine coolers,
microwaves, dishwashers and washing
machines.
• Gas central heating boilers - have a 2 year
warranty.
• Exterior door and window hardware -
Handles, hinges, locks and keeps have 1 year
warranty. This does not include:-defects or
damage caused by wear and tear.
Holiday home aluminium cladding -
• Holiday homes sited within 250 metres of
the coast or seas edge will be oered: 3 year
functional warranty only (not paint coating)
• Holiday homes sited within 250 and 70 metres
of the coast or seas edge will be oered:
1 year full warranty and 4 year functional
warranty
• Holiday homes sited within 750 and 1500
metres of the coast or seas edge will be
oered: 2 year full warranty and 4 year
functional warranty
• Holiday homes sited 1500 metres of the
coast or seas edge will be oered: 5 year full
warranty.
iNote: Failure of any part or component,
which is not original equipment, or a defect
caused as a result of an unauthorised
modication to the Home will not be covered
under warranty.
Swift shall not be liable under this Warranty
if the Home has been neglected, misused,
modied or used for hire or reward or if the
identication marks (chassis/VIN numbers)
have been removed or defaced. The Home will
be deemed to have been neglected if it has not
been maintained as stated in this handbook.
You have legal rights under UK law governing
the sale of consumer goods. This warranty
does not aect your legal rights.
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The name and address of the warranty provider is:
Swift Group Limited, Dunswell Road,
Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 4JX
To make a claim under this warranty, contact
the dealer or park operator which supplied your
Home. If this is not possible then contact the
Swift Group Customer Care Department on
01482 875740, or enquire on the website www.
swiftgroup.co.uk
2.2 After sales
After sales support and service
Please note that all after sales enquiries must
be directed through your supplying Dealer or
Park Operator. The after sales service at the
factory is geared to supporting our Dealer/Park
Operator network, as is the service provided by
the appliance manufacturers.
In the interests of safety, replacement parts for
an appliance must conform to the appliance
manufacturer’s specications and should be
tted by them or their authorised agents.
iNote: Please remember to quote the
chassis number when ordering any items from
your Dealer/Park operator.
CONNECT DIRECT
Warranty / After Sales
2.3 Swift Connect Direct
You have access to a new online system
which is specic to your new holiday home. A
password will be issued to you, to enable you
to interact with us. To access the system, called
‘Swift Connect Direct’, your initial log details will
be emailed to you once your supplying dealer
has registered your ownership with us. Please
log in and create your own prole. Should you
have issues with accessing Swift Connect
Direct, please contact our Customer Services
Team.

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Craning......................................................................................14
Siting..........................................................................................14
Supportingthechassis ....................................................... 15
Jacking.....................................................................................15
Wheelchocks..........................................................................16
Spreaderplates......................................................................16
Anchors....................................................................................17
Snow loading .......................................................................... 17
Chassis specication .......................................................... 18
SITING

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Siting
3.1 Craning
Given the high risk involved in craning
operations the legal requirements are
particularly strict, therefore it is recommended
that when a crane is required for lifting a holiday
home, a specialist craning contractor should be
used to undertake a ‘Contract Lift’.
The contract lift must be organised through
a reputable company which holds adequate
insurance for all their operations, including
liability cover for the holiday home being lifted.
If a specialist craning contractor is employed to
undertake a ‘Contract Lift’, the park / distributor
is nevertheless obliged to have in place
documented craning procedures and ensure
that all persons involved with the instigating or
the supervision of any craning work are fully
conversant with such procedures.
Procedure
Selection of Nominated Contractor: – It is
strongly recommended that the following
information is obtained before any work can
commence:
• A copy of the Craning Company’s Health and
Safety Policy
• Detailed, technical risk assessments relevant
to lifting holiday homes and to the specic
lift (including wind loading, load spread,
appropriate slinging method, etc.
• A copy of method statements as to how the
work will be undertaken
• Copies of training records for all competent
persons
• Copies of all test certicates received
• Copy of segregation procedures received
• Signed agreement from the nominated
contractor to adhere to the hiring company’s
Contractor Code of Conduct
• Copy of Public Liability insurance (Minimum
cover £5 million and in date)
3.2 Siting
Your holiday home should be sited on a
correctly prepared standing of suitable material,
which must provide adequate support for the
home placed upon it.
Methods of siting vary, dependent upon the
ground conditions and specic requirements
set by the local authority site licence. The
method of siting a holiday home in a ood risk
area must be considered carefully. In some
instances as insurers impose risk management
controls in order to continue their provision of
ood cover.
Care is required to position the holiday home
squarely on the pitch. The wheels should
then be chocked in front and behind to resist
movement.
Where practicable, the holiday home should
remain securely attached to the towing vehicle
until it is jacked and supported.
Where this is not possible, the towing vehicle
should be disconnected ensuring the jockey
wheel is left in a locked position and on a rm
base or spreader plate.
The towing vehicle can then be removed from
the siting operational area.
All the corner steadies should be wound down
in contact with the base;
The holiday home should be carefully jacked up
in accordance with jacking instructions.
When one side of the home has been raised
suciently to enable the wheel(s) to spin freely,
solid concrete blocks should be placed under
the main longitudinal chassis beams either side
of the axle (in four positions) - see Fig. 3 (page
18). The other side of the Lodge can then be
raised and supported in the same way.
Suitable packing material should be placed
between the top of the concrete block and the
underside of the chassis to cushion the weight
and reduce the transmission of vibration.
CAUTION: Concrete blocks should not be
in direct contact with the steel chassis.

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The corner steadies should now be extended
on either side to ensure that the Lodge is stable.
At this point, intermediate supports should be
carefully placed between the supports either
side of the chassis and the corner steadies
(Figure 1)
A spirit level should be used to check that the
holiday home is absolutely level across its width.
The internal oor should be used for levelling
purposes across both the width and the length
of the unit.
Alternatively, a spirit level can be used by
placing it under the oor joists by straddling
several joists at a time, repeating this process at
appropriate intervals throughout the length of
the home.
Levelling the home is one of the most important
aspects of siting. Without the correct level,
much time may be wasted trying to rectify what
originally may be thought of as poorly tted
doors, windows or furniture.
Laser levels can be used as an alternative to
spirit levels for levelling the home.
When the home is levelled correctly, the
intermediate heavy duty support stands
underneath the chassis should be placed and
adjusted under all identied support points
between the supports either side of the chassis
and the corner steadies (Figure 1 illustrates the
correct position).
Figure 1. Intermediate supports
When the home is level in all directions, the
corner steadies may be retracted into their
stored position. They should not be used as
additional supports and if they are to remain
extended, should be at least 6mm o the
ground.
3.3 Supporting the chassis
Holiday homes up to 12.2m long should have a
minimum of twelve supports.
Each chassis longitudinal should have one
support either side of the axle(s) and two
forward and two rearward of the axle(s) - see
gure 3 (page 18).
Holiday homes over 12.2m long should have
a minimum of sixteen supports. Each chassis
longitudinal should have one support either
side of the axle(s) and three forward and three
rearward of the axle(s) - see gure 3 (page 18).
iNote: The jacking support points either
side of the axle(s) are identied by a red label
and the other support points by a yellow label.
It is recommended that suitable load bearing
blocks are used under the jacking/support
points (red labels) and adjustable axle stands
(Figure 1) are used under the chassis support
points (yellow labels).
iNote: Hardwood packing should be used
between the load bearing blocks and the
chassis to cushion the weight and reduce the
transmission of vibration.
Concrete blocks should not be in direct contact
with the steel chassis.
3.4 Jacking
Selection of Jack
It is essential to ensure an appropriate jack
is selected for any lifting operation. All jacks
must have their maximum lifting capacity (safe
working load) clearly and legibly marked with a
permanent label or painted sign.
The jack(s) selected should be capable of lifting
more than half the weight of the holiday home.
iNote: The distribution of the load and the
nature of the terrain should be taken into
account.
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WARNING: Care must be taken to ensure
the marked lifting capacity of the jack(s) is not
exceeded.
Jacking Procedure
• Most jacking accidents occur when lifting on
an uneven surface when the jack slips out from
under the holiday home.
WARNING: Take care to ensure the jack is
sitting on an even surface that is capable of
taking the full-imposed weight at that jacking
point, as indicated by the manufacturer.
Spreader plates should be used on uneven
and/or soft surfaces.
• Before raising the holiday home, the wheel(s)
remaining on the ground should be chocked;
• Wherever possible, consideration should
be given to lifting the holiday home whilst still
hitched to the towing vehicle to take advantage
of the additional stability this can provide;
The jack(s) should be placed under the dened
jacking point(s)
• Jacking should be undertaken, one side at a
time, using an appropriately rated jack(s);
• The holiday home should not be jacked up
to its nal height and then supported. Rather,
it should be lifted up to a height whereby the
support stand is barely extended to allow the
earliest possible supporting of the holiday
home. The jacking should be slow and gradual
and the holiday home should be continually
supported throughout the jacking operation;
• It may be necessary to lower the holiday home
onto the support stands and to reposition the
jack at another designated jacking point to gain
more height;
• While jacking at other points, it is important to
check and recheck all support stands to make
sure they remain in the correct position.
Plan to stay safe
WARNING: No one should be under the
holiday home whilst it is being lifted or lowered
by means of a jack
WARNING: No part of the body should ever
be under the main chassis beams of a holiday
home that is supported only on a jack.
Given the risks of working beneath a holiday
home, it is recommended that at least one other
person who has been trained in how to deal with
an emergency is present and able to respond
to any incident. One member of the team must
remain outside the underside of the holiday
home at all times.
3.5 Wheel chocks
The danger of movement whilst the holiday
home is being raised/levelled cannot be
overstated. The wheels of the home (those
still in contact with the ground) should always
be braced with wheel chocks at the front and
rear. These prevent the home shifting forwards
or backwards (the most likely direction of
movement).
Better quality wheel chocks are fabricated from
steel or thick aluminium and are wedge-shaped
so that they can be pushed into close contact
with the wheel and tyre.
iNote: For a holiday home, the wheel chock
should be at least 150mm high.
3.6 Spreader plates
Spreader plates are a means of distributing a
load over a wider area, and must always be used
under jacks or support stands where ground
conditions are uncertain. It may be necessary to
double up spreader plates or lay them side by
side where support is required over a large area,
such as under a larger trolley jack. It is important
to place jacks in the centre of any spreader
plate or combination of plates.
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3.7 Anchors
It is good practice to anchor the Lodge to the
ground. Some insurance companies require
they are anchored and specify minimum
requirements.
The anchor points on the chassis are rated at
10kN in tension therefore the ground anchors
should also be capable of withstanding the
same.
The chassis’ used for Swift holiday homes
have specic holding down points located
approximately 1000mm (+/-200mm) from the
ends of the main longitudinal chassis member
at each corner (see Fig. 2).
CAUTION: These anchors should not be
over-tightened as they can stress the chassis.
iNote: It is important to note that both the
chain and turnbuckles should be suitably
rated.
Swift recommends that the person responsible
for the ground installation provides anchorage
points to prevent the holiday home from
overturning if local climatic conditions result in
wind velocities in excess of 48m/s (173km/h)
being experienced.
iNote: Each ground anchor should be
capable of resisting 10kN in tension.
The preferred turnbuckle is the type which has
an ‘eyelet’ at both ends (as opposed to hooks)
and should be used with suitable ‘D’ shackles.
Figure 2. Anchor Points
3.8 Snow loading
All Swift holiday homes are designed to
withstand a snow loading of 1500pa (pascals)
which equates to Grade B (see below).
To withstand this snow loading the following
method of supporting the Lodge when sited
must be carried out.
The main longitudinal chassis beams should
be supported by concrete blocks where cross
braced on either side of the axle. An axle stand
should be placed underneath the cross bracing
between the concrete blocks and the corner
steadies in four positions as shown in Figure 3
(page 18).
Great caution should be used when cleaning
snow from the roof of the Lodge.
Guide to Snow Loading Grades
Grade A - Only in parts of the UK
Grade B - All of the UK + France and Germany
Grade C - Higher European Ground
Grade D - Scandinavia and Northern Europe
Siting

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3.9 Chassis specication
• All chassis are built to NCC CoP 501
specication.
• Holding down points capable of resisting
10KN – located 1000mm +/- 200mm from the
end of each longitudinal.
• Corner steady - maximum extended height of
432mm Corner steadies must not be used to
fully support the unit.
• Jockey wheel assembly maximum load that
can be applied in a static position is 150Kg.
• Hitch – cast iron with 50mm ball. The maximum
vertical load of the coupling head is 2.5 tonnes.
Figure 3. Typical Support and holding down points – Single unit
Siting

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Fire precautions ................................................................ 20
Emergency shut o points ........................................... 22
GENERAL
SAFETY
ADVICE

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General Safety Advice
Ensure you and your family know the locations
of all escape routes and emergency exits. (Refer
to the layout drawing in the technical section of
this handbook for your model).
Go over the rules in the ‘what to do in case
of re’ section with your children and other
occupants each time you have re drills. This
will help everyone remember them in case of a
real emergency.
Keep a torch handy for emergencies. Never use
a naked ame.
Position a re blanket next to the cooker.
Never leave pans of oil or fat unattended.
Combustible materials should be kept clear of
all heating and cooking appliances.
Never use portable gas heaters or appliances.
Do not leave young children unattended in the
holiday home.
Keep matches out of reach of children.
Turn o all appliances and the gas bottles if
leaving the holiday home unattended for long
periods.
Always be aware that a re can re-ignite, even if
you think it is extinguished.
WARNING: Never allow modications
or repairs to appliances, electrical and LPG
systems except by a qualied person.
WARNING: Never use portable cooking or
heating equipment other than electric heaters
that are not of the direct radiant type, as it is a
re and asphyxiation hazard.
WARNING: Appliances such as cookers
must not be used for heating.
iNote: Do not use the void of the chimney
breast for storage. This area must be clear at
all times.
4.1 Fire precautions
WARNING: Your attention is drawn to
the notice axed inside the holiday home
advising on re precaution, ventilation and
what to do in case of re.
Safety Advice to Users
Ventilation
Do not obstruct the permanent ventilation
openings which are tted, your safety depends
on them.
In Case of Fire
1. Get everyone out;
2. Turn o outside gas valve and/or liquid fuel
valve (if tted);
3. Disconnect the mains electricity supply;
4. Raise the alarm and call the re brigade;
5. Fight re if safe to do so.
Fire precautions
CHILDREN: DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE
Means of escape
Make sure you know the location and operation
of the emergency exits. Keep all escape routes
clear.
Combustible materials
Keep them clear of all heating and cooking
appliances.

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General Safety Advice
Fire ghting
Provide one dry powder re extinguisher of an
approved type or complying with EN 3-7 of at
least 1kg capacity by the main exit door, and
a re blanket next to the cooker. Familiarise
yourself with the instructions on your re
extinguisher and the local re precaution
arrangements.
Alarms
Ensure that NCC approved Smoke and Carbon
Monoxide alarms are tted. Ensure these are
correctly functioning and tested regularly when
the unit is in use.
What to do in case of re:
• If you have made a family escape plan
and practiced it with your family you have
increased their chances of escaping safely.
Go over the following rules with your children
each time you have re drills. This will help
everyone remember them in case of a real
emergency.
• Don’t panic, stay calm. Your safe escape may
depend on thinking clearly and remembering
what you have practiced.
• Notify every member in the residence of the
re.
• Get out of the holiday home as quickly as
possible. Follow a planned escape route. Do
not stop to collect anything or to get dressed.
• Feel the doors to see if they are hot. If they
are hot, do not open them - use an alternative
escape route.
• Stay close to the oor. Smoke and hot gases
rise.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (wet if
possible). Take short, shallow breaths.
• Keep doors and windows closed. Open them
only if you have to in order to escape.
• Meet at your planned meeting place after
leaving the holiday home. Carry out a head
count.
• Call the Fire brigade on 999 from outside your
holiday home. If possible use a mobile phone
or call box.
• Give the address and your name.
• Turn o the gas supply valve and remove the
cylinders if it is safe to do so.
• If connected to the mains electrical supply,
disconnect or switch o at the pitch supply
point.
• Do not use water on fat or electrical
appliances.
• Never go back inside the holiday home until
a member of the re service has told you it is
safe to do so.
Fire extinguisher
It is recommended that a 1kg (2lb) minimum
capacity dry powder re extinguisher be kept
inside your holiday home at all times.
After using a dry powder extinguisher it is
suggested that the holiday home be evacuated
until the powder has settled, to avoid inhalation.
Always aim the re extinguisher at the base of
the re not at the ames.
WARNING: Never use a powder
extinguisher on a pan of fat or oil, only use a
re blanket on pan res.
iNote: Provide one dry powder re
extinguisher of an approved type or
complying with EN3 or ISO 7165, of at least
1kg capacity, by the main exterior door and
a re blanket next to the cooker. Familiarise
yourself with the instructions on your re
extinguisher and the local re precaution
arrangements.