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COMPASS RALLYE - MODEL YEAR 2016

CONTENTS-1

CONTENTS

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ........ 1-1

Model Year Designation .......................... 1-1

Compass Technical Approvals ................ 1-1

GENERAL SAFETY ............................... 2-1

Please read before using your new

caravan. .................................................. 2-1

Ventilation ............................................... 2-2

High-Level Ventilation ............................. 2-2

Low-Level Ventilation .............................. 2-2

Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms ........... 2-2

Gas Dispersal Holes ............................... 2-2

Petrol/Diesel Fumes ................................ 2-2

Fire Safety ............................................... 2-2

Fire Extinguishers ................................... 2-2

In Case Of Fire ........................................ 2-2

Fire Retardant Foams ............................. 2-2

Escape Paths .......................................... 2-2

Your Caravan Payload Explained ........... 2-3

PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ............... 3-1

Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio .... 3-1

Loading ................................................... 3-1

Internal Loading & Checks ...................... 3-1

External Loading & Checks ..................... 3-2

Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ................. 3-2

TOWING AND DRIVING ......................... 4-1

Reversing ................................................ 4-1

Speed Limits ........................................... 4-1

Setting Off ............................................... 4-1

Caravan Handling ................................... 4-1

Motorway Driving .................................... 4-2

Towing Covers ........................................ 4-2

Tyre and Wheel Checks .......................... 4-2

ARRIVING ON SITE ............................... 5-1

Check Site Regulations ........................... 5-1

Selecting a Pitch ..................................... 5-1

Side-To-Side Levelling ............................ 5-1

Leveller Jack ........................................... 5-1

Ramp ...................................................... 5-1

Front & Back Levelling ............................ 5-1

Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site

or Steep Hill ............................................ 5-2

Entering and Exiting the Caravan ........... 5-2

GETTING STARTED .............................. 6-1

Electricity ................................................. 6-1

Power Supply Charger ............................ 6-1

12v Systems: .......................................... 6-1

Generator/Charger .................................. 6-1

Electricity Mains Supply .......................... 6-1

Connecting To Mains Supply On

Arrival at Site ........................................... 6-1

Disconnecting Mains Supply When

Leaving Site ............................................ 6-2

Overseas Electrical Connection .............. 6-2

Gas Safety Advice ................................... 6-3

Facts about LPG ..................................... 6-3

Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance

Exhaust ................................................... 6-3

LPG Gas System .................................... 6-3

Gas Supply ............................................. 6-4

Connection .............................................. 6-4

Changing a gas cylinder ......................... 6-4

Auto Changeover Gas Regulator ............ 6-4

High Pressure Gas Hoses ...................... 6-6

Water System .......................................... 6-7

High Flow Watermaster Pump with

Intelligent Control (IC) ............................. 6-7

Maintenance ........................................... 6-9

Helpful Hints ............................................ 6-9

Troubleshooting .................................... 6-10

Diagnostic Codes .................................. 6-10

Winterising ............................................ 6-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 7-1

12v Power Supply ................................... 7-1

Battery Installation .................................. 7-1

Battery Maintenance ............................... 7-1

Generators / Charger .............................. 7-1

230v Power Supply ................................. 7-1

Mains Unit ............................................... 7-1

Resetting the RCD .................................. 7-1

Automatic Charging System ................... 7-2

Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights7-2

Connecting a Solar Panel

and/or Satellite Dish ................................ 7-3

External Solar Panel Connection ............ 7-3

External Satellite TV Connection ............ 7-3

HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S

EQUIPMENT ........................................... 8-1

Electrical Control Panels ......................... 8-1

Rallye ...................................................... 8-1

Combined Cooker Hob, Oven and Grill .. 8-3

Using the Hotplate Gas Burners ............. 8-3

Using the Electric Hotplate ...................... 8-4

Using the Grill ......................................... 8-4

Using the Oven ....................................... 8-5

Oven Temperature Control ...................... 8-5

Refrigerator ............................................. 8-7

Defrosting ............................................... 8-11

Switching off Refrigerator ....................... 8-11

MY2016/Rallye

CONTENTS-2

CONTENTS

Winter operation .................................... 8-12

Alde Heating ......................................... 8-13

Alde 3020 Control Panel ....................... 8-13

Whale Watermaster® Exterior Water

Pump with Intelligent Control® .............. 8-16

Microwave ............................................. 8-23

Battery Charger ..................................... 8-24

Smoke Alarm ......................................... 8-24

Operation .............................................. 8-24

Nuisance Alarms ................................... 8-25

Maintenance ......................................... 8-25

Cleaning your Alarm .............................. 8-25

Carbon Monoxide Alarm ....................... 8-26

Recognising Alarm Signals and

Warnings ............................................... 8-26

Using your Alarm ................................... 8-26

Switching on your CO Alarm ................. 8-26

Re-setting the Alarm ............................. 8-26

Replacement of Batteries ...................... 8-26

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure ...... 8-27

Maintenance of your Alarm ................... 8-27

Thetford Cassette C260 Toilet .............. 8-28

Parts ...................................................... 8-28

Optional Features ................................. 8-28

Preparing for use (Standard) ................ 8-28

Preparing for use with Optional

Features ................................................ 8-30

Using the toilet (Standard) .................... 8-30

Using the toilet with Optional Features . 8-30

Emptying ............................................... 8-30

Emptying with Optional Features .......... 8-31

Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 8-31

Toilet Bowl ............................................. 8-31

Waste Holding Tank .............................. 8-32

Winter operation .................................... 8-32

Storage ................................................. 8-32

Toilet Unit Malfunctions ......................... 8-33

Rooflights .............................................. 8-33

The Omnivent (12v) Rooflight ............... 8-33

The Heki 2 Rooflight ............................. 8-33

Midi Heki Rooflight ................................ 8-34

MPK Rooflight ....................................... 8-35

Windows ............................................... 8-36

Polyplastic Window Opening ................ 8-36

Blinds & Flyscreens .............................. 8-36

Flyscreens ............................................. 8-36

Shower .................................................. 8-37

Taps ...................................................... 8-37

Gas Locker Door ................................... 8-38

Internal Doors ....................................... 8-38

High Level Locker ................................. 8-38

Magnetic Catches ................................. 8-39

Sprung Hinges ...................................... 8-39

Sliding Doors ......................................... 8-39

Bed Make-up ......................................... 8-40

Front Wrap Round Seating (Option) ..... 8-40

Removable Drawer Locker ................... 8-41

Radio/CD with MP3 Connectivity .......... 8-41

Teleco TV Aerial .................................... 8-41

How to use your TV Aerial ..................... 8-43

Protect - Autowatch Alarm System

(Option Only) ......................................... 8-45

Al-Ko Trailer - Control ........................... 8-46

SECURITY .............................................. 9-1

Caravan Theft ......................................... 9-1

Al-Ko Secure Wheel Lock ....................... 9-2

CRIS - The Caravan Registration and

Identification Scheme .............................. 9-4

Window Etching & Chassis Marking ....... 9-4

Electronic Tagging ................................... 9-5

CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN ................ 10-1

Exterior Cleaning .................................. 10-1

Acrylic Windows .................................... 10-1

Care Instructions for Seitz Rooflights .... 10-1

Window Blinds & Flyscreens ................. 10-1

Winterisation/Storage ............................ 10-1

Interior Walls ......................................... 10-1

Furniture ................................................ 10-1

Cooking Equipment ............................... 10-1

Soft Furnishings .................................... 10-2

Winterisation and Storage ..................... 10-3

Shower Trays, Shower Room and

Wash Basin Fittings .............................. 10-3

Cleaning of all Taps ............................... 10-3

Water Containers .................................. 10-3

Thetford Toilet ....................................... 10-4

Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier 10-5

Tyres ..................................................... 10-5

Pressures .............................................. 10-5

Tyre Wear and Damage ........................ 10-5

Changing a Wheel ................................ 10-5

Jacking .................................................. 10-6

Lubrication ............................................ 10-6

The Alko Caravan Chassis .................... 10-7

Chassis members ................................. 10-7

Drilling or Welding of Parts or

Accessories ........................................... 10-7

Independent Suspension ...................... 10-7

Coupling Head ...................................... 10-7

Secondary Braking (Breakaway Cable) 10-7

Brake Drum/Hub Assembly ................... 10-7

Operating Instructions ........................... 10-8

Braking system adjustment ................. 10-10

CONTENTS-3

CONTENTS

STORAGE ............................................ 11-1

Long Term & Winter Storage .................. 11-1

Caravan Covers ..................................... 11-1

Power Drain ........................................... 11-1

CARAVAN WARRANTY COVER ......... 12-1

non warranty repairs ............................. 12-3

Remedial Work ...................................... 12-3

CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION -

MAIN COMPONENTS .......................... 13-1

Alko Chassis ......................................... 13-1

Braking System ..................................... 13-1

Solid Construction Body Shell ............... 13-1

Windows ............................................... 13-1

Insulation ............................................... 13-1

Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Door13-1

Awning Channel .................................... 13-1

EQUIPMENT LIST ................................ 14-1

Rallye .................................................... 14-1

WIRING DIAGRAM - RALLYE ............. 15-1

Road Lights - Rallye .............................. 15-2

GENERAL QUESTIONS ...................... 16-1

GLOSSARY .......................................... 17-1

SERVICE DOCUMENTS ...................... 18-1

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF

OWNERSHIP ........................................ 19-1

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO

NAME AND ADDRESS ........................ 20-1

USEFUL ADDRESSES ........................ 21-1

INDEX ................................................... 22-1

CONTENTS-4

CONTENTS

1-1

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME AND

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing an Compass

Touring Caravan.

This Owner’s Handbook has been prepared

for your guidance to help you derive the

greatest amount of pleasure from the use of

your caravan and your leisure time. We

strongly recommend that you read this guide

thoroughly so that you are fully aware of all

the caravan’s features, equipment and

systems.

Additional information and detailed appliance

instruction manuals are also contained in

your Owner’s Information Pack which can be

found within the kit box supplied with your

caravan.

Your new caravan has been designed as a

recreational vehicle and is intended for

recreational use only. It is not intended for

business, hire use or for permanent

habitation. Compass accepts no liability if

the caravan is used for any purpose other

than recreational/holiday use. Any use

other than recreational/holiday use will

invalidate your warranty.

Your caravan has been designed for towing

behind a normal motor car. Additional care

should be exercised when towing with a 4x4

because of the ‘off-road’ nature of the

suspension. Owners should not tow their

touring caravans with commercial vehicles.

When selecting a towing vehicle it is

recommended that you consult the Caravan

Towing Code, which is available from the

NCC.

By following the instructions provided in this

handbook and maintaining your caravan in a

first class roadworthy condition, you are sure

to have many years of carefree use.

To ensure the very best quality and reliability

all touring caravan designs and new

developments are rigorously tested.

Therefore, Compass will accept no liability or

uphold the warranty if the caravan is altered

or modified in such a way that would

adversely affect the reliability.

Please note: It is a condition of your

warranty that the caravan must have an

“annual service” carried out by an Compass

approved Retailer / Service Centre or NCC

Approved Workshop or NCC equivalent

standard as set out in this handbook and a

record is kept. Pages are provided in the back

of this guide, for your assistance.

A Compass Approved Retailer / Service

Centre will be able to supply any replacement

parts for your caravan, should the need arise,

and in most cases any accessories you may

require.

Please note: It is not possible to purchase

replacement parts direct from Compass.

Changing market and supply situations may

prevent us from maintaining the exact

specification details in this guide and we

therefore reserve the right to alter

specifications as materials and conditions

demand.

Enjoy your new caravan

Model Year Designation

All Touring caravans manufactured by

Compass are designated by their model year.

The 2016 model year runs from 1st

September 2015 to 31st August 2016.

Compass Technical Approvals

All Compass Caravans have been European

Commission Whole Vehicle Type Approved via

the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).

In order to ensure your new caravan is safe to

use, Compass are members of and have been

inspected by the following bodies.

NCC operate a certification scheme to ensure

compliance with the European safety

standards for caravans.

National Inspection Council for Electrical

Installation and Contracting (NICEIC) who

carry out an annual inspection of Compass

electrical installations within caravans.

Gas Safe Register™ approved installers carry

out an annual inspection to ensure that the

gas installations carried out by Compass fully

comply with all relevant regulations and

standards.

Compass has also obtained ISO9001:2015

accreditation and this is audited by SGS UK

Limited.

1-2

INTRODUCTION

2-1

GENERAL SAFETY

Please read before using your new

caravan.

In order for you to get the most out of your

new Compass caravan it is necessary for you

to be aware of the following:

(i) Do not obstruct ventilators and clean

them regularly, it is advisable to clean

and check all the ventilators annually for

blockages and where necessary rectify

any blockages found.

(ii) Inspect the high pressure flexible gas

hose (available from your retailer)

regularly for deterioration and renew as

necessary, with an approved type, in

any case no later than the expiry date

stated on the hose.

(iii) Ensure the gas supply and all

appliances are turned off before towing

your caravan.

(iv) If your caravan has been fitted with a

gas BBQ point it must be only used for

its intended purpose. Do not use a gas

barbeque within an awning.

(v) Never use portable cooking or heating

equipment inside your caravan. Do not

use your fitted cooking equipment as

heating at any time.

(vi) Never allow modification to your gas or

electrical system unless qualified

persons carry them out. All modification

to the gas system should be carried out

by a Gas Safe Register™ approved gas

fitter. Any modifications carried out on

the electrical system must be carried

out by an electrician on the roll of the

NICEIC or be a member of the ECA.

(vii) If you suspect there is a gas leak please

open all the windows then vacate the

caravan. Turn off the gas container if

safe to do so, then contact your nearest

Compass Retailer to arrange for them

to check the gas system.

(viii) In the interest of safety, replacement

parts for an appliance should conform

to the appliance manufacturer’s

specifications and must be fitted by

them or an authorised agent.

(ix) It is recommended that you provide a

dry powder fire extinguisher complying

with ISO 7165 of at least 1KG capacity

by the exit door and a fire blanket next

to the cooker. Ensure you read the

‘advice to occupier label’ fitted to your

caravan usually found on the inside of

the wardrobe door.

(x) Never exceed your caravans Maximum

Technical Permissible Laden Mass.

(see Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight

Ratio)

(xi) The laden nose weight for your caravan

should not exceed the lower of the

following:

•Towing vehicles maximum nose

weight

•Tow bar maximum nose weight

•The caravan’s maximum nose weight.

(xii) Ensure heavy and large items are

secured before towing your new

caravan to reduce the risk of damage

being caused while the caravan is in

motion.

(xiii) Pull out worktop extensions, where

fitted, are only designed to take a

maximum weight of 6kgs.

(xiv) Where high level bunks are fitted, care

should be taken when used by children.

The protection against falling out must

be in place when the bunk is used.

(xv) When your caravan is connected to

your towing vehicle it should be level or

slightly nose down.

(xvi) When your caravan is loaded to its

MTPLM and the weight distributed in

accordance with the handbook, your

caravan is designed to be towed at a

maximum speed of 100kmh/60mph.

(xvii) It is illegal to tow your caravan whilst

it is occupied.

(xviii) If your caravan is fitted with a lift up

bunk it is designed for a maximum

weight of 11 stone and is not suitable

for children under 3 years old without

supervision.

(xix) Do not leave children under 14 years of

age unattended in your caravan.

(xx) Your vehicles MIRO is calculated with

no water on board. To travel with water

you must take account of the water in

your vehicle payload. 1 litre of water =

1Kg.

2-2

GENERAL SAFETY

VENTILATION

All caravans manufactured by Compass are

ventilated at both high and low level in

accordance with BSEN 721 Safety

Ventilation.

High-Level Ventilation

This is always provided by fixed ventilation

within the fitted roof skylight. These roof

skylights should be cleaned annually by use

of a small brush to remove any dust that may

have accumulated around the mesh fitted.

On some roof skylights the mesh can be

easily removed to aid cleaning. On fan-

assisted roof skylights it is essential that the

fan is switched off prior to cleaning.

Low-Level Ventilation

Low level ventilation is provided within the

living area of your new caravan and these

can be identified by the fitting of a black

cover to prevent them from being obstructed.

This cover must not be removed. In order to

clean the ventilator, remove the cover by

undoing the two screws and clean using a

small brush. It is essential that the cover is

replaced once cleaning is complete.

Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms

In caravans with separated sleeping areas,

separate ventilation is required and is

provided via a roof skylight at high level and

a ventilator at low level within a bed box or

under the fixed bed.

Gas Dispersal Holes

All appliances and gas taps have a gas

dispersal hole nearby. It is essential that

these are not blocked or made ineffective.

Petrol/Diesel Fumes

The fitting of a tail pipe to your exhaust will

reduce the possibility of fumes entering your

caravan through the front fixed ventilation

points.

FIRE SAFETY

Fire Extinguishers

It is recommended that a 1 kg minimum

capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be

carried inside your caravan at all times. A

pan fire must not have an extinguisher aimed

at it, but must be smothered with a fire

blanket.

In Case Of Fire

(i) Get everyone out of the caravan as

quickly as possible using whichever exit

is quickest including windows. Do not

stop to collect any personal items.

(ii) Raise the alarm. Call the fire brigade.

(iii) Turn off the gas container valve if safe to

do so.

Fire Retardant Foams

All caravans are equipped with either

Combustion Modified High Resilient

(C.M.H.R.) foam cushions or sprung

mattresses and fire retardent fabric. All

furnishings and fabrics used by Compass

comply with the Furniture and Furnishings

(Fire Safety) Regulations. In addition all

upholstery is made of fire retardant fabric.

Escape Paths

Your new touring caravan has been provided

with escape paths to be used in the event of

an emergency. One of which is always the

main habitation door and others are the large

windows to be used where necessary. Care

must be taken when exiting via a window due

to the potential drop to ground level.

IMPORTANT: Your attention is drawn to

the notice affixed in the caravan’s

wardrobe advising on fire prevention,

ventilation and what to do in case of fire.

2-3

GENERAL SAFETY

YOUR CARAVAN PAYLOAD

EXPLAINED

Definitions

Plated maximum technical

permissible laden mass (PMTPLM)

As specified by Compass and in compliance

with the European Directive on Masses and

dimensions of vehicles.

Actual MTPLM

Maximum mass of the vehicle, which takes

into account operating conditions including,

factors such as the strength of materials,

loading capacity of the tyres etc.

Mass of the caravan in running

order (MIRO)

This is the weight of your caravan as it

leaves our factory plus the following:

A mass of 10kgs per gas cylinder, the

cylinder number is equal to the number

of connections provided at the regulator.

Personal effects payload (PEP)

This is calculated by the following formula:

10L + 10N + 50

L is the body length of the caravan in

meters.

N is the number of berths.

50 is for normal equipment carried in the

caravan, a sample list is given below.

Kettle ................................... 0.5kgs

Bed linen ................................. 6kgs

Crockery ................................. 5kgs

Saucepans .............................. 3kgs

Wastemaster ........................... 6kgs

Aquaroll (empty) ..................... 5kgs

Waste bin ................................. 1kg

Cutlery .................................... 2kgs

Toilet fluid etc ....................... 2.5kgs

Battery .................................. 25kgs

Optional equipment payload (OEP)

This is an amount of weight provided by us

for factory fitted options.

Please note: Any options fitted by the

retailer will reduce the overall payload

available to the customer.

User Payload is the sum of the PEP and the

OEP.

Note: It may be possible to upgrade your

Plated MTPLM to the Actual MTPLM up to

the caravan being 3 years old, there is an

administration fee for this service.

Note: Please ensure you never load your

caravan above the plated MTPLM.

Note: Please take care to ensure you have

allowed for the mass of all the items you

intend to take in your caravan.

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