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HOW TO USE YOUR CAMPERVAN’S EQUIPMENT
THULE STEP
Read this installation instruction and the
safety instructions in appendix thoroughly. No
guarantee will be allowed for damages caused
by wrong installation or operation.
Operation
• The Thule Step is operated by the lever
switch.
• Maximum static load is 200kg.
Note:
Hold the switch until the step is fully
extended.
• Never use the step when retracted or not
fully extended, or the blocking will not work
and the motor can be damaged.
• Always check that the step is fully retracted
before departure.
Safety instructions
Read this safety instructions thoroughly,
before starting up the device and store it in a
safe place. If the device is handed over to
another person, this manual is to be handed
over along with it.
CAUTION:
Safety Instruction: failure to
observe this instruction can cause material
damage or personal injury and impair the
proper functioning of the device.
CAUTION:
Safety Instruction relating to
danger emanating from electrical currents or
voltage: failure to observe this instruction can
cause material damage or personal injury and
impair the proper functioning of the device.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for
claims for damage resulting from the following:
•
Faulty assembly or connection
•
Damage to the appliance resulting from
mechanical influences and excess voltage
•
Alterations to the device without express
permission from the manufacturer
•
Use for purposes other than those
described in the operating manual
WARNING: To prevent short circuits,
always disconnect the negative terminal of
the electrical system before working on the
vehicle. If the vehicle has an additional
battery, its negative terminal should also
be disconnected.
WARNING: Inadequate supply cable
connections could result in short circuits
with the consequence that:
•
cable fires occur
•
the airbag is triggered
•
electronic control devices are damaged
•
electric functions fail (indicators, brake
light, horn, ignition, lights)
CAUTION:
Installing the wrong fuse can
cause cable fire in case of a short circuit or
malfunction!
Maintenance
Dirt and frost can prevent the Thule Step from
operating properly. In this case the moving
parts should be cleaned or defrosted. Keep
the footboard clean and check the operation of
the switch regularly.
It’s possible to take out the footboard in order
to clean the step inside.
• Retract the footboard by the lever switch,
when possible not fully. Disconnect the
power to the step.
• Disconnect the 2 drive rods from the
footboard by removing the clips at the
bottomside of the footboard.
• Take away the 2 black stops with the screws
at the outside.
• Take out the footboard and clean.
• Brush the inside of the step and remove the
dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Never use a
high pressure cleaner or water.
• First reconnect the driving rods. Followed by
fixing the endstops.
In case of electrical failure
If the step does not retract by motor: it’s
possible to take out the footboard: see
maintenance.
Note:
Never retract or extend
the step by hand without this mechanical
disconnection.
Current drawn
The Thule Step motor uses 2A during
operation.
Note:
If the switch is kept pushed
when fully extended or retracted, it uses 9A.
Accessories
• Electronic control unit (308812) for
automatic extension and extraction when
opening or closing the door.
• Relay for automatic retraction (x10)
(308200) that prevents operation of the
Thule Step and keeps it retracted whilst
driving.
Summary of Contents for Avantgarde 2019
Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4 CONTENTS ...
Page 13: ...4 2 MOTORWAY HANDLING ...
Page 15: ...5 2 ARRIVING ON SITE ...
Page 23: ...7 4 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...
Page 26: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT CAMPERVAN ...
Page 27: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...
Page 60: ...9 33 HOW TO USE YOUR CAMPERVAN S EQUIPMENT ...
Page 65: ...9 38 HOW TO USE YOUR CAMPERVAN S EQUIPMENT ...
Page 67: ...10 2 SECURITY ...
Page 73: ...11 6 CARE OF YOUR CAMPERVAN ...
Page 75: ...12 2 STORAGE ...
Page 79: ...13 4 WARRANTY ...
Page 81: ...14 2 CAMPERVAN CONSTRUCTION ...
Page 83: ...15 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...
Page 84: ...16 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS CAMPERVAN ...
Page 85: ...16 2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ...
Page 91: ...18 4 GLOSSARY ...
Page 99: ...20 2 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...
Page 101: ...21 2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ...