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Lodge Operations

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The Lodge needs to be shut down when it is not being used.  This involves turning off and draining the water system along with turning the power off, closing doors and curtains.  Obviously the reverse is true when opening the Lodge. There is a simple opening and closing routine which is outlined below.

All members need to be familiar with the process.

The following list is available up at the Lodge and in the above Downloads:

Hut Operations

On Arrival at Lodge 

To turn taps and valves OFF (closed)      - turn CLOCKWISE
To turn taps and valves ON (open )         - turn ANTI-CLOCKWISE

  1. Turn ON main power switch painted red on the switchboard in lounge beside the trophy cabinet.
  2. Go downstairs to basement.
  3. Turn OFF tap H - between lockers on end wall by pump.
  4. Turn OFF tap B - by workbench.
  5. Turn ON valve D- by workbench.
  6. Turn ON valve C- between lockers on end wall by pump.
  7. Turn ON pump switch - between lockers on end wall by pump.
  8. Turn OFF all taps in basement - bathrooms, shower and toilet basins (behind doors) Remember lower taps in shower in room with wash tub.
  9. Go upstairs to ground floor.
  10. Turn OFF all kitchen taps, including drinking water filter.
  11. In cupboard under staircase, in passage by lounge door, turn OFF valves O and P.
  12. Turn pump switch ON.
  13. Go to passage by bunkrooms 3 & 4.
  14. Turn OFF both showers and taps of basins in shower rooms and toilets.
  15. Go upstairs to top floor.
  16. Turn OFF shower and taps of basins in shower room and toilet.
  17. Empty all dehumidifiers. (usually located in drying room and TV room.)

NOTE:
If water is not flowing as expected shut down the water by following ON LEAVING LODGE procedure and reopen following ON ARRIVAL AT LODGE procedure. If still experiencing a problem call the WORKS OFFICER.

Drinking Water Filter Tap:
If the filtered drinking water does not flow –bleed the filter following the instructions on the inside of the cupboard door beneath the filter tap.

If still experiencing a problem contact the Works Officer.

On Leaving the Lodge 

To turn taps and valves OFF (closed)      - turn CLOCKWISE
To turn taps and valves ON (open )         - turn ANTI-CLOCKWISE

On leaving, turn taps on one turn only , Otherwise they may freeze open. 

  1. Go downstairs to basement.
  2. Turn OFF pump switch - between lockers on end wall by pump.
  3. Turn OFF valve C - between lockers on end wall by pump.
  4. Turn OFF valve D -by workbench.
  5. Turn ON tap B - by workbench, bleed into bucket and leave ON.
  6. Turn ON tap H -between lockers on end wall by pump, bleed into bucket and leave ON.
  7. Turn ON all taps in the basement and leave ON, showers, basins in showers and toilets, including lower taps in shower in room with wash tub.
  8. Check outside basement door is locked.
  9. Return upstairs to ground floor.
  10. Turn ON all kitchen taps including filter tap, and leave on.
  11. Empty sterilizer (instructions on the wall by sterilizer)
  12. Go to cupboard under stairs by lounge door, turn ON valves O and P to drain- leave ON.
  13. Turn pump switch OFF.
  14. Go to passage by bunk rooms 3 & 4.
  15. Turn ON and leave ON showers and taps to basins in shower rooms and toilets.
  16. Go upstairs to top floor.
  17. Turn ON and leave ON shower and taps to basins in shower room and toilet.
  18. Turn OFF main power switch, painted red on switch board in lounge beside trophy cabinet.
  19. Ensure all windows are locked and curtains closed.
  20. Lock and bolt door onto the deck.
  21. Open beer fridge door.
  22. Ensure front door locks behind you.

And finally have a safe trip home :)

Fire Alarm and Evacuation Procedures

In the event of fire alarm activation the following steps should be taken:

  1. Hut Officer is the Fire Warden
  2. All occupants immediately evacuate outside to carpark across road from main entrance – above Matamata Club. If anyone is upstairs or downstairs they can use inside route only if clearly safe to do so, otherwise use external route (fire escape and ladder or around outside of building.)
  3. Fire Warden must account for all people staying in Hut (using booking sheet) and check that Hut is cleared on all floors either personally or by delegation.
  4. Adult to collect fire extinguisher to take outside if safe to do so.
  5. Dial 111 for fire service
  6. Call Chubb Ph: 06 354 7091 or 0800 803 040 to notify of alarm activation.
  7. Fire Warden to check fire alarm panel from outside building (in window of first six) to find which level has been activated.
  8. Immediately check around building for signs of fire or smoke, especially on the level indicated.
  9. If fire small and can be approached safely attempt to extinguish with extinguisher, blankets or water.
  10. If no signs of fire then Fire Warden or delegated adult to check all levels inside, starting with the one shown on panel.
  11. If no fire (or is contained), then get fire alarm key from inside of power meter box (in the lounge on wall above the printer) and open the fire alarm panel inside Room No. 3 (first six bunk room).   
  12. Deactivate alarm and reset – press black reset button and lock panel and return keys. Call 111 and Chubb Ph 06 3547091 or 0800 20 30 40 to cancel call out.
  13. If alarm continues then contact Chubb and have them talk through deactivation process for particular alarm box not automatically reset.
  14. Fire Warden can then allow people back into Hut.