Autohomes 1994 Avalon, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...Motorhome Owners Handbook www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...

Page 2: ...ater Tank 9 Gas System 9 Bottles 9 Regulator 9 Types of Gas 10 Precautions 1 1 Electricity 12 Hook up Lead 13 Overseas Connections 14 Mains Unit 14 12V Power Charging 15 Control Panels 1 5 Battery 17 Motorhome Equipment 18 Water Heater 18 Refrigerator 19 Smoke Alarm 22 Oven 22 Hob Grill Unit 24 Heating 25 Toilet 29 Doors 32 Sink Draining Board Cover 32 Blinds 33 Beds 34 Care of your Motorhome 36 S...

Page 3: ...sure it is satisfactory before purchase Dealers are not agents of Autohomes and have absolutely no authority to bind Autohomes by any express or implied undertaking or representation Autohomes Delves Lane Consett Co Durham DH8 7LG Telephone 0207 503477 Fax 0207 591018 MODEL MODEL YEAR CHASSIS NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER KEY NUMBERS DOOR ACCESS LOCKER CASSETTE TOILET G A S LOCKER BATTERY LOCKER Internal l...

Page 4: ...your Motorhome should the need arise along with any accessories you may require Please note that it is not possible to purchase replacement parts or accessories direct from the manufacturer Autohomes W e are sure you will have many happy times with your Motorhome but please remember a happy carefree time is based on proper thorough and responsible preparation careful driving with regard to The Rul...

Page 5: ...rs overflow Dispose of all waste water where instructed Empty effluent from chemical toilets where instructed Put all litter in containers marked for the purpose Do not make excessive noise Petrol generators unless silenced should be used with consideration All dogs and other pets should be kept under control Adhere and take note of all fire precautions noting the whereabouts of the fire points Un...

Page 6: ...ts of the handbooks produced by the chassis manufacturer and the converter must be read and adhered to Care and consideration should be taken to protect the environment Observe the Country and Coastal Codes Switch 1 2V to car battery when in transit A full copy of the Motor Caravanners Code can be obtained from the SMMT Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders 3 www vwT4camper info a useful webs...

Page 7: ...ded when using this facility Autohomes recommend you exercise extreme caution when loading and unloading DO N O T ALLOW CHILDREN TO CLIMB O N T O THE ROOF DO N O T EXCEED THE STATED M A X I M U M LOAD ITEMS FITTED OTHER T H A N STANDARD EQUIPMENT WILL DEPLETE THE PAYLOAD STATED IN THIS H A N D B O O K ROOF LOADING The roof rack and roof area up to the glass reinforced plastic over the cab section ...

Page 8: ...ed vehicles c a u s e air buffeting so extra care must be taken w h e n passing or being p a s s e d As much s p a c e as possible should be given Changing a Wheel 1 Ensure handbrake is a p p l i e d 2 Remove the hub c a p 3 Use w h e e l b r a c e to slacken off w h e e l nuts on the w h e e l to b e c h a n g e d 4 Position scissor jack at the appropriate jacking point 5 Jack up the motorhome un...

Page 9: ... by the British Standards Under no circumstances must these vents be blocked or obstructed It is advised that fixed ventilation points are checked and cleaned if necessary on a regular basis S E C U R I T Y Chassis n u m b e r Record your motorhome chassis number which can be found stamped on a plate fixed beneath the motorhome door and your cab chassis serial no which can be found on a plate unde...

Page 10: ...te On sloping ground it is better to pitch facing downhill especially during the rainy season Levelling Wind down the rear corner steadies if fitted onto load spreaders blocks of wood a minimum of 6 inches 15 25cm square taking care not to lift the motorhome wheels NOTE Corner steadies are NOT wheel jacks It is important that the motorhome is correctly levelled to ensure the correct working of the...

Page 11: ...attery in circuit as this m a y cause the heater to o p e r a t e incorrectly Under no circumstances connect The Cascade Water Heater directly to a mains w a t e r supply WATER SYSTEM a Fresh Water Tank Fill the tank with fresh w a t e r from a known drinking w a t e r supply using a hosepipe which is r e c o m m e n d e d for use with drinking w a t e r alternatively by means of a container a n d...

Page 12: ...home Make sure that heating cooking appliances and gas cylinders are switched off before you move the motorhome Regularly check flexible gas hose joints and connections for tightness Finally make sure that each gas appliance is working efficiently to the recommendations of the appliance manufacturers The regulator The regulator is a governing device which adapts the bottle pressure to one that sui...

Page 13: ...bottles which have a special clip on connection Continental bottles usually have a male left hand thread similar to but not identical with U K Butane Butane is suitable for use at temperatures down to 2 C but will not work below that Propane Propane is supplied in Red or partly red bottles which have a female left hand threaded connector Scandinavian countries use the same connector Germany or Aus...

Page 14: ... allow some fresh air circulation in the awning space when such appliances are in use PRECAUTIONS a Never look for a leak with a match Always use a soap solution or its equivalent when testing connections Do not operate any electrical apparatus whatsoever especially light switches If the leak is not obvious the motorhome should be evacuated and qualified personnel consulted The gas bottle should b...

Page 15: ...r 4 Remove any cover from the socket outlet provided at the site supply point and connect the plug at the other end of the supply flexible cable to this Switch on the main switch at the site supply point IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY CONSULT A N APPROVED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR WHO MAY BE THE LOCAL ELECTRICITY BOARD IT IS DANGEROUS TO ATTEMPT MODIFICATIONS A N D ADDITIONS YOURSELF LAMPHOLDER PL...

Page 16: ...RNING IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT CONNECTIONS ARE MADE EXACTLY AS SHOWN IF TERMINAL MARKINGS ARE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIAGRAM THEY MUST BE IGNORED IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CABLE COUPLER CARAVAN MAINS INLET 13 www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...

Page 17: ...ction for the 2 4 0 V electrical supply in your motorhome For normal operation all switches on the unit need to be in the O N position T h e switches on the left of the unit are known as M C B s miniature circuit breakers In the event of a fault the M C B trips i e automatically moves to the O F F position After elimination of the fault the M C B can b e re set by switching to the O N position Aga...

Page 18: ...r level monitors for the fresh and waste water tanks which give an indication of the available capacities of each tank When water is present in the fresh water tank the indicator needle will light A red light will glow when the waste water tank is full O 5I s R Q Q Q Q Q V JAUK avii U a Water Level O o 1 d N MM O Water Level O o 1 d 12 VOLT CONTROL PANEL Marque Auxiliary Switch Designation CP3V CP...

Page 19: ...sibility of overcharging unless the battery is faulty W A R N I N G If the battery is discharged the load drawn by the accessories in use must not exceed the rated output of the charging system The 1 2 volt electrical supply is taken from the secondary battery with the exception of the refrigerator which is taken from the vehicle battery The internal lights water pump warm air heater water gauges ...

Page 20: ...ive gases may be present at the battery prevent flames and sparks Your motorhome has been fitted with an in line fuse between the battery terminal and strip connector It is recommended that the fuse rating fitted in this location does not exceed 25A When fitting the battery ensure that the correct polarity is observed and that terminals are securely fastened Ensure the battery is secured with the ...

Page 21: ...er operation 4 THE Y E L L O W A N D G R E E N LIGHTS o n together indicate that the v o l t a g e of the p o w e r supply to the heater is too low The heater is automatically switched off until the voltage is high e n o u g h 5 THE RED A N D G R E E N LIGHTS on together s h o w that the burner has failed to light in the 10 s e c o n d ignition p e r i o d This is usually due to failure of the gas...

Page 22: ...gas control safety device knob 4 to the large flame symbol position D 4 Depress the gas control safety device knob 4 a n d hold it d o w n while depressing the piezo electric igniter button 6 rapidly 3 or 4 times in quick succession 5 C h e c k the flame viewer located bottom left of refrigerator to see if the flame is alight 6 K e e p the safety d e v i c e control knob d e p r e s s e d for a fu...

Page 23: ...is model the gas flame is electronically lit monitored a n d relit if necessary For this the toggle switch 7 should be O N during gas operation A n indicator lamp in the switch flashes w h e n the automatic igniter attempts to light the burner otherwise this lamp is off 1 O p e n the shut off valve of the gas bottle check that there is e n o u g h gas O p e n a n y o n b o a r d shut off valve 2 C...

Page 24: ...ontrolled b y a thermostat a n d the thermostat knob 2 should be set at 3 If a colder temperature is required set the thermostat to a higher number a n d if less cooling is required set to a lower number O n LP Gas operation the refrigerator temperature is regulated by the gas control knob 4 which should b e set at B This setting provides a suitable refrigerator temperature in w a r m weather Shou...

Page 25: ...000 Lighting Instructions Lightly depress the control knob and turn to the ignition position Depress the knob fully and light the burner with a match Keep the control knob depressed for 20 seconds then release The required gas mark setting can now be selected 3000ti Lighting instructions This oven is fitted with electronic ignition To light the oven open the oven door fully turn the control knob t...

Page 26: ... wrung out in hot soapy water To avoid damaging the surfaces when removing stubborn stains we recommend the following Glass Parts Use a mild cream cleaner rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth DO NOT use abrasive cleaners The inner door glass can be removed for cleaning Open the door wide hold the bottom and top edges and slide out When replacing the glass panel hold it level and straight wit...

Page 27: ...lace battery turn igniter button A turn anti clockwise and lift off Battery M N 9 1 0 0 LR1 S i z e N 1 5 volts Care and cleaning Clean with warm soapy water when hob is cold DO N O T remove burner heads for normal cleaning purposes If any ports are stopped up clean with a tooth pick do not use metal instruments as they may distort or enlarge ports Should the burner heads be removed the joints bet...

Page 28: ...overheating occur a thermal cut out positioned near the heat exchanger will close the gas valve allowing the fan only to run until cool The combustion side of the heater is totally sealed from the fresh air side so exhaust fumes cannot mix with the air inside the motorhome Operation If warm air is required Set the thermostat to the required setting the dial can be adjusted until the required comfo...

Page 29: ... 5 The control knob can now be adjusted to the required comfort setting 6 If the burner fails to remain alight or if it is extinguished due to abnormal wind conditions the heater will shut down to a safe condition After shut down always WAIT 3 MINUTES before attempting to relight the heater TURNING OFF THE HEATER 1 Turn the gas control knob fully clockwise to the O position TO ADJUST THE ROOM TEMP...

Page 30: ...tery holder from the ignition unit mounted o n the b a s e of the a p p l i a n c e Discard the old batteries and fit the n e w ones a c c o r d i n g to the polarity d i a g r a m inside the holder Refit the holder into the ignition unit ALL HEATERS O n no account should the hot air exit from the grill of the heater be obstructed N e v e r dry clothes in front of the heater O v e r h e a t i n g ...

Page 31: ...e switch to to give manual fan speed control for cold air circulation The fan speed is regulated by the knob O is OFF A is automatic speed control The fan speed is high when the heater is on maximum output and is progressively reduced as the heater thermostat reduces the heat output The maximum speed is controlled by the knob TN FAN The fan speed is manually controlled by turning the knob from O O...

Page 32: ... 100 ml of A q u a Kem or 1 20 ml of A q u a Kern Bio through pour out spout A d d small amount of w a t e r through spout to cover tank bottom Replace c a p a n d return pour out spout to its original stored position Note As an alternative deodorant can be added to Cassette through the valve blade opening Hotter weather or longer retention time may require addition of more Aqua Kem C A U T I O N ...

Page 33: ...sh knob This procedure results in the best bowl rinse and most efficient use of water Toilet Tissue Electric M o d e l s 1 2 Toilet tissue is stored in the specially designed storage compartment that helps keep tissue clean and dry Tissue can also be suspended on a tissue holder using the special wall mount bracket if desired 13 To replace tissue remove tissue holder from compartment by pulling up...

Page 34: ...ote Depress air release valve button only when pour out spout is pointed downwards I 7 After preparing for use slide the Cassette into the motorhome Check to make sure that the retaining clip secures the tank in a locked position The pour out spout end of the tank should be visible through the access door opening Add water to the fresh water tank as outlined in 16 17 Preparing for use section Clos...

Page 35: ...tion shown The shower room door is fitted with a two position push burton lock Push once to lock Push again to release Sink draining board cover When not in use the sink draining board can easily be converted to an additional worktop by releasing the clip and unfolding the arrangement illustrated 32 www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...

Page 36: ...o not allow blinds to spring back freely always control them by hand jr A d j u s t X The design of the blind allows easy retensioning of the rollerspring without need for removal of the blind Removal of the side facia cover gives immediate access to the control mechanism 33 www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...

Page 37: ... B found at the sides of the bunk seats to the direction indicated Pull the seats fully towards centre aisle approx 100mm Double Bed 4 Push the bunk seats back towards the side walls Fit cushion C as indicated ensuring that the base plate with the location hole is in the forward position 5 Fit cushion D via the locating pin ensuring that the side brackets o n the cushion b a s e are fixed firmly o...

Page 38: ...MOTORHOME EQUIPMENT 35 www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...

Page 39: ...e a properly serviced and documented motorhome history will enable Autohomes to rapidly assess and where appropriate carry out the necessary remedial work Additionally but most importantly regular service is a requisite of the Autohomes Guarantee and will preserve your rights under the warranty CLEANING Exterior Bodywork Not Cab The exterior of your motorhome is acrylic finished aluminium which is...

Page 40: ...s Your Autohomes Motorhome interior walls are finished with a vinyl coating and will only require a wipe over with a damp cloth using a mild detergent to keep them in a showroom condition Some models may have carpet fitted to the walls which should be vacuumed periodically to remove dust Furniture Treat your motorhome furniture as you would the furniture in your home Polish wood surfaces sparingly...

Page 41: ... Support the motorhome axles with wooden blocks axle stands or similar so that when the jacks are removed the wheels remain clear of the ground Cover the tyres to prevent deterioration Release the handbrake Rotate the wheels at regular intervals to maintain wheel bearing lubrication Should the motorhome be stored for a prolonged period of time it is strongly recommended that the motorhome is fully...

Page 42: ...TA POTTI THETFORD CASSETTE PORTA POTTI HEATER PROPEX 1600 BLOWN AIR CARVER 3000 OVEN STOVES VANETTE t MAXOL MONTE CARLO 3000 HOTPLATE GRILL SPINFLO 2 BURNER SPINFLO 3 BURNER SPINFLO 4 BURNER REFRIGERATOR RM4206 RM4207 HEATING BLOWN AIR E L C B CEC225 BATTERY INDICATOR DISTRIBUTION PANEL ZIG CP3V CP400 CONTROL PANEL MK III RANSFORMER CHARGER UNIT ZIG X2 SMOKE ALARM FIRE EXTINGUISHER FIRE BLANKET V ...

Page 43: ...ALL LOCKER N VANITY UNIT NN PORTA POTTI O ROOFLIGHT P DIVIDING CURTAIN Q WINE LOCKER Q Q CROCKERY LOCKER R CUPBOARD RR DRAWER UNIT S G A S BOTTLE LOCKER T HEATER U FRIDGE W SHOWER X WATER HEATER Y FRESH WATER TANK Z WASTE WATER TANK L O W LEVEL VENTILATION HIGHLANDER I HIGHLANDER II HIGHLANDER III K M Y A x 1 _ J M A 1 f _ J EXPLORER 4 ALL MOTORHOMES ON THIS PAGE ARE COACHBUILT 40 www vwT4camper i...

Page 44: ...Y UNIT MN PORTA POTTI 0 ROOFLIGHT QQ CROCKERY LOCKER 1 CUPBOARD S G A S BOTTLE LOCKER HEATER J FRIDGE V O V E N W SHOWER X WATER HEATER Y FRESH WATER TANK Z WASTE WATER TANK L O W LEVEL VENTILATION KOMET V AVALON IT m i ii i V J Z ALL M O T O R H O M E S O N T H I S P A G E A R E P A N E L V A N S P A N E L V A N S D O N O T M E E T T H E U K C L I M A T I C C O N D I T I O N S 41 www vwT4camper i...

Page 45: ...TA AUTOHOMES HIGHLANDER 12V 240V WIRING DIAGRAM BATTERY NOT INCLUDED BATTERY TERMINALS MAINS INLET SOCKET INSIDE BATTERY BOX 42 www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...

Page 46: ...G E N E R A L DATA AUTOHOMES EXPLORER 12V 240V W I R I N G D I A G R A M 43 www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...

Page 47: ...NAL J WHITE BROWN RED ENG BAIT CREEN BROWN CREEN BROWN PUMP RUN INDICATOR A r 5 f FULL INDICATOR RESM WATER INDICATOR INDICATORS ON CONTROL PANEL Z WHITE BROWN CASCADE WATER BOILER RED WH TE Ifv pLur SI I SOCKET I 1 RED BROWN WHITE BROWN WHITE BROWN YELLOW BLACK FRESH WATER TANK 6 PROBES JwATLRl PUMP j r BLUE PRQPEx www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervan...

Page 48: ...LADEN WEIGHT G V W kgs Cwt PET 2870 56 5 3100 61 3100 61 3100 61 MAX PAYLOAD kgs Cwt PET Min Max 401 7 91 512 10 1 966 19 1067 21 924 18 1 1027 20 2 903 17 7 1007 19 8 BED SIZES OPTION 1 O C A B DOUBLE 5 7 x 3 6 O C A B DOUBLE 6 10 x 3 8 2 O C A B DOUBLE 6 10 x 3 W O C A B DOUBLE 6 10 x 3 8 2 1 x DOUBLE 6 0 x 4 0 2 x SINGLE 6 0 x 2 3 2 1 x DOUBLE 6 0 x 4 0 1 x DOUBLE 6 0 x 4 0 OPTION 2 O CAB DOUBL...

Page 49: ...2 8 7 537 10 6 395 7 8 491 9 7 861 16 9 961 18 9 EX WORKS KERB WEIGHT WET kgs Cwt PET 2 Ltr 1978 39 2039 40 1 j MAX LADEN WEIGHT G V W kgs Cwt PET 2 Ltr 2515 49 5 2600 51 1 MAX PAYLOAD kgs Cwt PET Min Max 2 Ltr 446 8 8 537 10 6 466 9 1 561 1 1 0 BED SIZES OPTION 1 OPTION 2 1 x DOUBLE 6 2 x 3 8 O C A B DOUBLE 6 4 x 3 8K2 2 x SINGLE 6 1 x I l l O C A B DOUBLE 6 0 x 4 2 1 x DOUBLE 6 1 x 5 6 O C A B D...

Page 50: ...el Location Method of Cleaning HIGHLANDER EXPLORER ROOF SKYLIGHT FLOOR LEVEL EXTERIOR DOOR TOILET COMPARTMENT DAMP CLOTH KOMET AVALON ROOF SKYLIGHT FLOOR LEVEL DAMP CLOTH Light Replacement HIGHLANDER EXPLORER KOMET AVALON OUT LINE MARKER 1 x 12V 5W SINGLE CONTACT AWNING 2 x 12V 10W SINGLE CONTACT FLUORESCENT 2 x 12V 8W 2 x 12V 8W 1 x 12V 8W 1 x 12V 8W OR ROAD LIGHTS REFER TO BASE VEHICLE HANDBOOK ...

Page 51: ...er who will always advise you as to the most expedient course of action The Autohomes warranty guarantee is valid one year from the date of purchase except when otherwise stated The warranty is not transferable to the second owner regardless of the age of the motorhome Autohomes are not responsible for travelling costs incurred returning a motorhome to a dealer for warranty repair This also applie...

Page 52: ...ecessary all essential items on your Autohomes Motorhome He will tick the boxes below to indicate the work carried out Check and test gas system and appliances Check and test electrical system and appliances Check corner steadies and lubricate if fitted Check to ensure that all seals are watertight Check and test water system a Any items requiring replacement will be advised to you prior to the wo...

Page 53: ...Autohomes Autohomes After Sales Delves tane Consett C o Durham D H 8 7LG Tel No 0207 5 8 2 9 4 2 www vwT4camper info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW T4 Campervans ...