elddis 2013 Avante, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...k and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane Consett Co Durham DH8 7PE Telephone 01207 699000 Facsimile 01207 699001 www explorer group co uk Issue 5 ...

Page 2: ...4 1 Caravan Handling 4 1 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 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 ConnectingTo Mains Supply On Arrival at Site 6...

Page 3: ... Space Heater Twin Axle 9 20 Microwave 9 22 Battery Charger 9 23 Smoke Detector 9 23 Carbon Monoxide Detector 9 23 Thetford C 260 Cassette Toilet Range 9 24 Introduction 9 24 Preparing for use standard 9 24 Using the toilet standard 9 24 Emptying 9 26 Emptying with Optional Features 9 26 Cleaning and Maintenance 9 27 Toilet Bowl 9 27 Waste HoldingTank 9 27 Cleaning and Maintenance for Optional Fea...

Page 4: ... and Damage 11 5 Changing aWheel 11 5 Jacking 11 6 Lubrication 11 6 Maintenance of your BPW Chassis 11 7 Procurement of Spare Parts 11 7 Caravan Motor Movers 11 7 STORAGE 12 1 LongTerm Winter Storage 12 1 Caravan Covers 12 1 Power Drain 12 1 CARAVAN MOTORHOME WARRANTY COVER 1ST OWNER ONLY 13 1 CODE OF PRACTICE 14 1 Mains Electrics 14 1 Spare Parts and non warranty work 14 1 RemedialWork 14 1 CARAV...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4 CONTENTS ...

Page 6: ... Therefore Elddis 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 done by an Elddis approved Retailer Service Centre or NCC Approved workshop and a record is kept Pages are provided in the back of this guide for ...

Page 7: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 8: ...65 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 viii Never exceed your caravans Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass see CaravanTowingVehicle Weight Ratio ix The laden nose weight for your caravan should not exceed the lower of the following To...

Page 9: ...s 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 exha...

Page 10: ...n the water heater 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 TV 3kgs Kettle 0 5kgs Bed linen 6kgs Crockery 5kgs Saucepans 3kgs Wastemaster 6kgs Aquaroll empty 5kgs Waste bin 1kg Cutlery 2kgs Toilet fluid etc...

Page 11: ...2 4 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 12: ...ed the kerb weight of the towing vehicle LOADING Always lower and secure the jockey wheel and the four corner steadies with the brace provided before entering the caravan This will ensure that the caravan does not tip up when you are inside Please Note Corner steadies should not be used as a jacking device Internal Loading Checks When loading your caravan it is advisable to i Distribute items even...

Page 13: ...euvre the hitch head over the tow ball and lower the jockey wheel using the winding handle until the hitch head opening sits comfortably over the tow bar ball WINTERHOFF STABILISER HITCH HEAD OPERATION Coupling The opened ball coupling is placed over the tow ball of the towing vehicle As the coupling load is applied to the tow ball the coupling will automatically close this is indicated when the s...

Page 14: ... with a safety device to provide protection in the unlikely event of the separation of the main coupling while in motion It s also a legal requirement to use the breakaway cable whenever it s provided The purpose of the breakaway cable is to apply the caravan s brakes if it becomes separated from its towing vehicle The cable assembly is designed to part allowing the caravan to come to a halt away ...

Page 15: ... cycle carrier etc ii That there must be sufficient slack in the cable to allow the towing vehicle and caravan to fully articulate without the cable ever becoming taut and applying the brakes iii That it is not so slack that it can drag on the ground Leave it too loose and the cable may scrape along the ground and be weakened so that it fails before doing its job BEFORE SETTING OFF i Connect the 1...

Page 16: ... of mind you may wish to check the ability of the cables to be able to cope with towing the vehicle at extreme angles before setting off To do so position the vehicle at alternate extreme angles and check that the cables do not pull too tight are liable to stretch or become unplugged No cables should be allowed to touch the ground as they will wear and become damaged and ineffective Please Note If...

Page 17: ...3 6 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ...

Page 18: ...oothly on the towing vehicle Allow more engine speed to produce the power to move the additional weight of the caravan ii Avoid wear and tear on the clutch and transmission by taking extra care not to ride the clutch iii Change gears smoothly Try not to jerk the clutch CARAVAN HANDLING i Allow for the caravan being wider than the car Ensure you have a clear view to the rear This may require the fi...

Page 19: ...4 2 TOWING AND DRIVING ...

Page 20: ... up the ramp and the other should indicate when the spirit level bubble is in the middle Whichever method you use and once level i Apply the caravan handbrake and chock the caravan wheel if necessary ii Lower the jockey wheel to ground level before unhitching See index uncoupling iii If necessary use a load spreader such as a big foot or alternative suitable device You should then park your car us...

Page 21: ...operator need only apply the handbrake with one hand while gently but purposely inching the caravan a small distance backwards with the other CAUTION Never enter the caravan without first lowering the four corner steadies with the brace provided Corner steadies should not be used as a jack Take care not to lift the caravan wheels ...

Page 22: ...lation is designed to run on 230V at 50 hertz AC supply CONNECTINGTO MAINS SUPPLY ON ARRIVAL AT SITE Before connecting the caravan installation to the mains supply check that i The mains supply is suitable for your installation and appliances i e whether it is AC or DC and whether it is at the correct voltage and frequency ii Your caravan is properly earthed Never accept a supply from a socket out...

Page 23: ...propriate locker OVERSEAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Please Note Connection to a mains voltage supply OVERSEAS requires particular attention Care must be taken when connecting supplies abroad since the supplies can be of REVERSE POLARITY The significance of REVERSE POLARITY is that when equipment is switched off it may not be electrically isolated The only certain way of making equipment safe is to unp...

Page 24: ...roved gas regulator designed to operate at a gas pressure of 30Mbar Your regulator is fitted with a test point which is accessed via the inlet at the side of the regulator This access point is only for carrying out gas pressure tests and should not be used for any other purpose CAUTION It is strongly recommended that only Gas Safe Register approved gas fitters carry out any work on your caravan ga...

Page 25: ... tap eg kitchen sink Step 6 After trapped air has been expelled water will flow from the open tap Step 7 When air has been expelled turn off tap the pump should turn off after approximately 10 seconds Fig 2 Fig 1 To calibrate the Water System Step 1 Press and hold the calibration button until the green LED starts to flash after 1 3 seconds Fig 2 Step 2 Open the tap and the pump should start there ...

Page 26: ...be a minimum thickness of 2 5mm2 When replenishing the water supply it is possible to create an air lock in the pump As a result the pump will run noisily and give no discharge To remedy unplug from the socket while keeping the pump submerged to dislodge the air pocket in the pump Also shaking the dual hose gently may dislodge the air pocket in the pump or switch off pump at main panel open a tap ...

Page 27: ...ode Green 200ms blink every 5 sec Calibrated and ready for use Green 200ms blink every 10 sec Un calibrated Green 200ms blink every 15 sec Suspended due to dry run need to turn pump switch on and off Green 200ms blink every 20 sec Suspended due to low battery voltage turn pump switch on off need to charge battery Winterising Watermaster IC does not require any additional winterizing For details of...

Page 28: ...AS SYSTEM Elddis does not recommend the use of any external cylinders All cylinders in use should be within the gas locker provided If you wish to utilise a larger cylinder and have this outside the gas locker then the connecting hose must not exceed 750mm It is recommended that no flammable material is stored or placed within 300mm of any open flame Your attention is also drawn to the fact that t...

Page 29: ...7 2 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...

Page 30: ... the unit need to be in the ON position The switches on the left of the unit are known as MCB s miniature circuit breakers These take the place of the conventional fuse but are more convenient In the event of a fault the MCB trips i e automatically moves to the OFF position After elimination of the fault the MCB can be re set by switching to the ON position against the spring pressure in an upward...

Page 31: ... 2 watts Under locker strip lights 600mm 2 2 watts Awning lights 10 watts Please Note Ensure that you only replace a blown bulb with one of the same rating Never replace a bulb with one with a higher rating You should ensure that when fitted no bulb is in contact with the surface of the lamp or shade Connecting a Solar Panel and or Satellite Dish Option only If you ordered your caravan with the en...

Page 32: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V FUSES AVANTE ...

Page 33: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT AVANTE ...

Page 34: ...formation pack Please Note Before attempting to use any gas equipment please ensure that the gas bottle is connected securely to the caravan s regulator via a high pressure gas hose and the bottle valve is in the on position Also ensure the appliance isolation valves are in the on position as shown in the gas system section Please Note Before attempting to use any electrical appliance ensure that ...

Page 35: ...e pump for your water system depress switch marked with a tap symbol iii When the pump is running the neon light will illuminate iv When the left hand button is depressed the available batteryVoltage will be displayed v The right hand button has no function on this control panel Control panel for caravans without a fixed water tank ...

Page 36: ...inges as it is activated Make sure all fingers are removed from appliance when closing the lid The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Electric Hotplate Ensure the electricity is switched on The hotplate control is numbered from 1 to 6 To turn it on rotate th...

Page 37: ...s Butane Normally on initial lighting as small amount of yellow tipping will occur and then slightly increases as the burner heats up Each burner will accommodate pans from 10 to 20cm apart from one burner which will accept a 22cm pan For right hand control units this burner is the rear left and for the left hand control units this burner is the front right In all cases care should be taken not to...

Page 38: ...ed for 5 to 10 seconds to ensure the flame failure device is heated up enough to operate Oven control knob Gas Grill i Turn the grill control knob to the high flame position and with the knob depressed press the electronic ignitor button If the grill does not light within 20 seconds then turn off the grill control knob for at least 30 seconds before trying again ii Once the grill lights it will be...

Page 39: ...he cooling system Switch off the refrigerator extinguish any naked flames provide sufficient ventilation through vents windows and doors Then contact the Customer Service Department in your country or holiday location Use of gas The refrigerator only runs on liquid gas propane butane or a mixture of these It does not run on natural gas or coal gas Only use gas which is mentioned on the serial labe...

Page 40: ...length of the wiring and the overall installation of the vehicle When selecting gas the flame should be ignited within 30 seconds If the system fails restart the refrigerator and select the gas source again From about 1000m above sea level problems of a physical nature can occur when lighting the gas This does not mean that the refrigerator is not working properly Selecting cooling level After swi...

Page 41: ...r and makes sure the refrigerator will still perform optimally Make sure you remove the winter cover again once the temperature is above 10ºC Cleaning It is important to regularly clean the refrigerator for optimal performance Clean the inside with a soft cloth and a a mild household cleaner Use a wet soft cloth for the outside of the refrigerator Make sure the vents on the outside of the vehicle ...

Page 42: ...ford Service Centre The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently what can I do Check if the vents aren t covered or blocked from the outside if the refrigerator stands level if the highest cooling level of the refrigerator is selected if the door of the refrigerator still closes properly or if there is not too much ice on the fooling fins If not successful contact your dealer orThetford All lights ...

Page 43: ...ntact with oil or grease Operating modes and use of refrigerator This refrigerator is equipped to operate on three power modes AC mains power 230V 12V DC or Gas propane butane liquid gas Select the desired power mode by the MODE button The cooling unit is silent in operation The refrigerator works reliabily on slopes of up to 6 deg When the appliance is started for the first time there may be a mi...

Page 44: ...frigerator before you start your journey Setting the cooling compartment temperature Select the desired cooling compartment temperature by pressing button B The LED display of the selected temperature setting is illuminated The scale starts with MIN in the bottom LED position small crystal highest temperature and climbs up to MAX in the upper LED position big crystal lowest temperature Note The te...

Page 45: ...he original position by pushing the hook down CAUTION As a basic rule shut and lock the refrigerator door before commencing your journey Removable freezer compartment To enlarge the cooling space just remove the freezer compartment Unlock the freezer compartment on both sides and pull it out Store the freezer compartment safely in order to prevent damage Positioning the storage racks The storage r...

Page 46: ...suitable as a means of freezing foods Warning When ambient temperatures are lower than 10 C and the refrigerator is exposed to these temperatures for extended periods of time an even regulation of freezer temperature cannot be guaranteed for system related reasons This can cause the temperature in the freezer to rise and the stored goods to defrost Making ice cubes Ice cubes are best frozen overni...

Page 47: ...for an extended period of time close the onboard shut off valve and the cylinder valve Lighting If the door is open for more than two minutes the sensor controlled interior lighting is automatically cut off Fig 10 Fig 11 1 Check that the ventilation grills and the extractor have not been blocked by snow leaves or similar 2 When the ambient temperature falls below 8 C the optional winter covers sho...

Page 48: ...tle b Is the supply cut out b Open the cut out device device open c Air in the gas pipe c Switch device off and on again 3 4 times to remove air from the gas pipe Status messages on the display Display Failure LED is blinking 230V mode voltage not available or too low LED is blinking 12V mode voltage not available or too low LED is blinking GAS Auto mode flame not ignited All temperature setting L...

Page 49: ...No connection to supply voltage b Establish power connection c Heating element defective c Inform Dometic Customer Services Failure The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently Possible cause Action you can take a Inadequate ventilation to the unit a Check that the ventilation grilles are not covered b The thermostat setting is too low b Turn the thermostat to a higher setting c There is too much i...

Page 50: ... 5 running options Gas Only Electric Low Setting Electric High Setting Gas and Electric Low Gas and Electric High IMPORTANT In the interest of safety replacement parts for an appliance shall conform to the appliance manufacturer s specifications and should be fitted by him or an authorised agent Fault Finding No of Fault Remedy Flashes 1 No flame detected Check gas supply 2 Overheat Check there is...

Page 51: ...ce cannot be operated with both gas and electric Switching appliance off Turn the selector knob to the Off position Note that the fan will continue to run for 3 minutes to allow the heater to cool down Adjusting the temperature Turn the temperature control knob clockwise to increase and anti clockwise to reduce the room temperature The heater will automatically turn itself on and off to maintain t...

Page 52: ...l fault Attempt to clear lockout as shown below If this fails contact aWhale Approved Service Centre Technician Gas Lockouts Gas lockouts must be cleared by turned the selector knob from gas on flame position to off position then back to the on position The complete sequence of switch movements must be completed within 2 5 seconds for a lockout to be successfully cleared If there is air in the gas...

Page 53: ... only Heater will operate on gas only There will be a pre purge time of around 30 seconds before ignition When Gas the gas is lit the green LED will be illuminated If the heater fails to light for any reason the red LED will flash Refer to the trouble shooting guide Electric Low Heater will operate at 500W on electric setting Electric Medium Heater will operate at 1kW on electric setting Electric ...

Page 54: ...air through flues 5 Other internal fault Attempt to clear lockout as shown below If this fails contact aWhale Approved Service Centre Technician Gas Lockouts Gas lockouts must be cleared by turning the selector knob from gas on flame position to off position then back to the on position The complete sequence of switch movements must be completed within 2 5 seconds for a lockout to be successfully ...

Page 55: ...ply via a non customer useable plug 2 Switch on Omnivent if fitted to extract when using microwave in cold ambient temperatures Controls 1 Display screen 2 Power level 3 Weight defrost 4 Clock 5 Preset 6 Auto cook 7 Stop Cancel 8 Twist to set weight time Press to select option start cooking 9 Push to release door ...

Page 56: ... detector While the detector is in the pause mode the detector will beep once per minute to alert that the alarm pause mode is activated CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR Your FireAngel detector offers many features which set it apart from other CO detectors on the market today Test Reset button feature This button will Test the sounder power pack and circuitry Allows you to test the sensor by introducing ...

Page 57: ...e bottom of the Waste HoldingTank is covered Far more information onThetford toilet fluids see last page of this manual Screw the cap back onto the emptying spout and turn back to its original position Note The Emptying Spout Measuring Cap is supplied in the same packaging as this manual WARNING Never add toilet fluid directly via the blade or the toilet bowl as this could damage the lip seal of t...

Page 58: ...r tank g Rotating Emptying Spout h Automatic Pressure ReleaseVent i Sliding Cover j Removable Mechanism k Vent Plunger l Pull out Handle m Wheels n Blade Openener o Access Door to Waste Holding Tank Optional Features p Electric Blade q AutomaticVentilator r Waste Pump Out System s Waste HoldingTank Multi Level Indicator t Flush WaterTank Level Indicator only if toilet has its own flush water tank ...

Page 59: ...d remove the Waste HoldingTank 16 Place theWaste Holding Tank in an upright position Pull Out Handle at the top Wheels at the bottom Slide the handle sideways to the front of the tank until it snaps out of its locked position 17 Pull the handle up and wheel theWaste HoldingTank to an authorized waste disposal point 18 Push the handle back into its locked position Turn the emptying spout upwards an...

Page 60: ...ase the life span of a mobile toilet We advise a thorough cleaning of the Waste Holding Tank once each season Next to usingThetford s Cassette Tank Cleaner the powerful cleaning agent for the periodical cleaning of theWaste HoldingTank of your toilet we suggest the following Remove the removable mechanism from the Waste Holding Tank by turning it anti clockwise and rinse it under a tap Remove the ...

Page 61: ...Holding Tank to dry do not place the cap back on the emptying spout of the tank 21 If the toilet has its own flush water tank place a sufficiently large bowl under the drain tube to catch the remaining water from the flush water tank and remove the drain plug When no more water exits put the drain plug on the drain tube put it back in its original position and close the access door If the toilet i...

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Page 63: ...ddle snap it out of its holder swivel down and press the rooflight outwards Rooflight is opened automatically after approx 150mm by the two gas springs iii Open both fasteners and swivel the metal strap toward the intermediate position and pull the rooflight down until the metal strap is stopped by the fasteners iv To close proceed with steps i iii in reverse order To open in the ventilation posit...

Page 64: ...it rains or when there is a strong wind Standard MPK Rooflight To open i Lower the flyscreen then press the black control rod in towards the centre of the rooflight ii Then while the rods are depressed push upwards to open the rooflight Midi Heki Rooflight i To open push the large central button Fig 2 ii Whilst depressed slide the bar to the desired position and locate into the stops provided Fig ...

Page 65: ...blind down by its centre catch Do not pull down by one side of the blind This will inevitably lead to problems ii Do not allow blinds to spring back freely Always control them by hand Flyscreens i To operate the flyscreen either pull the screen fully down fully up or across dependant on type of window fitted and clip into place on the blind frame ii To release unclip from the blind frame If a cros...

Page 66: ...e full left position Caution For winter storage and to prevent frost damage the tap swivel must be left in the centre up position WashroomTaps and Showers Your caravan will be supplied with either a vanity mixer tap or separate shower mixer or with a combined mixer tap with retractable shower head Operation The mixer tap and shower mixer are operated in the same manner as the kitchen tap by liftin...

Page 67: ...utton should remain flush with the door Push the button again to release and the button should then protrude from the door surface Toilet Shower Room Doors Other Internal Doors GAS LOCKER DOOR All caravan models are fitted with a gas strut supported door which will remain in the open position without the need for a holding bracket This door will remain open unless locked by the key Please Note It ...

Page 68: ...en the door SPRUNG HINGES Overhead lockers will use sprung hinges These are suitably strong enough when closed to securely retain the door and prevent it from opening in transit Pulling the handle towards you with moderate force is sufficient to open the locker door and hold it in the open position ROOM DIVIDER The room divider should be held in place during transit by the use of the strap with th...

Page 69: ...e bed slat box at the front end of the caravan Arrange seat cushions appropriately Bunk Beds All high level beds will take a maximum weight of 75kgs 11 stone When in use the high level beds must have the bunk safety boards in place as shown in the diagram Touring caravans are manufactured with a lightweight construction and therefore the beds are not designed to be knelt sat or stood upon without ...

Page 70: ...if you wish to remove the wrap round seating Fig 1 Fig 2 LIFT UP BED EXTENSIONS 636 ONLY The centre dinette bed has lift up extensions and these are operated by depressing the lever behind the flap of the hinge While pressing the lever the extension flap can then be lifted into place This lever must also be depressed in order to lower the flap REMOVABLE DRAWER LOCKER To remove from the caravan fir...

Page 71: ...tion can be found in the User Information Pack AVTEX AERIAL A omnidirectional high gainTV aerial is provided and can receive DigitalTV signal AM and FM radio signals and can run up to 3 TV outlet at any one time ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Radio CD with MP3 Connectivity Details on how to set up and use the Radio CD will be contained in your document wallet ...

Page 72: ...e In the buzz mode the siren will sound a short tone when a sensor is triggered instead of sounding for 30 seconds It is advisable to test all the sensors EXPLORER PROTECT AUTOWATCH ALARM SYSTEM Option only Manufactured by Autowatch The Explorer Protect system is designed to give years of trouble free operation Made with only the highest quality components and using state of the art technology you...

Page 73: ... s ii The iDC system immediately detects any risk of snaking and automatically and gently applies the caravan brakes The gentle braking pulls the caravan back on track iii iDC makes caravan maintenance easier by detecting slack in the braking system iv In the event of a power failure the iDC fails safe so that it automatically returns to the starting position and the service brake is released and ...

Page 74: ...TRATION AND IDENTIFICATION SCHEME VIN CriS is the national register of UK manufactured touring caravans and was established by the National Caravan Council NCC in conjunction with HPI Ltd All Elddis caravans are recorded on the CriS database by their unique 17 digitVehicle Identity Number VIN ThisVIN and the caravan description are recorded on theTouring Caravan Registration Document which is sent...

Page 75: ...e contacts the rim Fig 3 5 Lock the Diamond StandardWheel Lock with the attached key Fig 4 Hints for using the Diamond Standard Wheel Lock To keep the hole of the receiver clean please use the supplied plug when the Diamond Standard Wheel Lock is not mounted Key Card The number of the lock is only recorded on the key card Without this card you will be unable to order any replacement keys Please ke...

Page 76: ...use New Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2TB Telephone 01722 411430 Spare windows stencils can be found in your owners information pack for use if you ever need to order a replacement window ELECTRONICTAGGING In conjunction with the CriS registration scheme all Elddis touring caravans are electronically tagged during manufacture for added security and ease vehicle identification The security tag con...

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Page 78: ...rd droppings etc should be washed off using plenty of cold water do not use a sponge to clean off heavy dirt deposits Any remaining dirt should be washed off using a soft cloth and warm water Please Note Under NO circumstances should any abrasive cleaning agents household detergents or proprietary cleaning fluids be used Wash the window again using only cold water and dry off with chamois leather ...

Page 79: ...OOM AND WASH BASIN FITTINGS Only clean your shower tray using soap and water Do not use chemical based cleaning agents as this will attack the material CLEANING OF ALLTAPS It is recommended that a non abrasive damp cloth be used for cleaning the taps and showers THETFORDTOILET WARNINGS Cold Weather Use to prevent freezing during cold weather use add antifreeze to the toilet system fresh water tank...

Page 80: ...mp should turn off after a few seconds if it is a pressurised system PRE SEASON WATER SYSTEM PREPARATION Remain in your van after the pump has stopped and inspect all the taps and shower heads for leaks You may need to dry them down first to spot any leaks If there is access to the underside of the taps check for water leaks If you find a water leak check the following If there is a water leak com...

Page 81: ...et including the external shower if fitted and shake water out Open water heater drain valve and leave open UserTip Ensure the gas is turned off at the bottle Open on board tank drain valve if present and leave open Where grey waste tanks are fitted remove all sink plugs and open the drain tap UserTip Do not close the fridge door tightly leave ajar to prevent mildew forming Open any other drain po...

Page 82: ...ks should be carried out before each journey and at regular intervals during storage Tyre Wear and Damage The legal requirements for tread depth on motor vehicle tyres apply also to caravans Similarly it is not permitted to mix cross ply and radial tyres on the same axle A redundant tyre must be replaced by one of the same size and construction Wheels should be changed round occasionally to equal ...

Page 83: ... tightened gradually in sequence Do not over tighten at this point as the final tightening should be done with a calibrated torque wrench The wheels of the caravan will not rotate during tightening as they are held rigid by the wheel hub brake unit x Raise the corner steadies xi Lower the caravan to the ground xii The wheel bolts should be tightened ensuring that the torque is applied evenly aroun...

Page 84: ... the BPW chassis fitted to your Buccaneer caravan They are a constituent part of the warranty conditions Adhere to the relevant operating instructions of the vehicle manufacturer or of the other vehicle component manufacturers Completion of the maintenance work in accordance with the prescribed intervals is essential in order to maintain the operating safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle The c...

Page 85: ...11 8 CARE OFYOUR CARAVAN ...

Page 86: ...ar of the ground Lower the corner steadies to just site the caravan Cover the tyres to prevent deterioration Release the handbrake xi Security Lowering and locking the corner steadies and removing the wheels will reduce the risk of caravan theft CARAVAN COVERS Caravan covers may be used to protect your new Elddis caravan provided that the cover used is of a breathable type Ensure that the point of...

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Page 88: ...lddis products are covered against water ingress damage for 10 years from the original date of purchase of a new product 6 years for subsequent owners from the 1st owners original date of purchase This applies to water ingress through any permanently sealed seam joints In order to comply with the terms of the above cover the following conditions must be met Reporting a fault In the unlikely event ...

Page 89: ...s applicable to 2012 model year caravans onwards No liability will be accepted for any consequential loss damage costs expenses or other claims for compensation arising which were not reasonably foreseeable by both parties when the caravan was originally purchased No liability will be accepted for damage caused by fair wear and tear rodent damage willful damage negligence or abnormal working condi...

Page 90: ...ns set out in the handbook and is only transferable on payment of a 75 administration fee Full documentary evidence that the caravan has been serviced annually should be provided at the time of transfer in accordance with the terms and conditions of the warranty stated in the handbook Transfer of ownership must be completed within three months of change of legal ownership Please complete the Notif...

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Page 92: ... parts must be ordered and supplied through an approved retailer REMEDIALWORK The Explorer Group Limited together with its suppliers is continually undertaking extensive research into testing remedial work procedures and materials such as sealants adhesives gaskets and tapes Therefore if for any reason your new caravan is damaged or requires remedial work then only an approved Explorer Group Limit...

Page 93: ...14 2 CODE OF PRACTICE ...

Page 94: ...quality materials The fully insulated floor is a constructed timber frame with plywood internal floor and a GRP underskin for added water resistance and insulation laminated together for strength The walls comprise an insulated foam sandwich having pre coated aluminium exterior surface and vinyl coated plywood internal finish Wooded framing is positioned within the sandwich to add strength The lat...

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Page 96: ...EEL OVEN SPINFLO MIDI PRIMA 500 MICROWAVE DAEWOO KOR 6L6BDBK HOB SPINFLO DUAL FUEL 3 BURNER GASWITH 1 ELECTRIC HOTPLATE TAPS KITCHEN WHALE SINGLE BAR MIXER SHOWER EQUIPMENT WHALE MIXER TAPSVANITY WHALE SINGLE BAR MIXER WATER FILTER PUMP WHALE IC SYSTEMWITH HIGH FLOW PUMP READING DOWN LIGHTS BCA SOA LED READING LIGHT LIGHTS RECESS DOWNLIGHT BCA LED RECESSED CONTROL PANELS CBE ELECTRICAL FITTINGS BC...

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Page 98: ...17 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 13 PIN PLUGWIRING DIAGRAM ...

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Page 100: ...17 3 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS AVANTÉ ...

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Page 102: ... be distributed evenly around your caravan front and back and each side of the centre line should snaking start if at all possible don t brake and don t compensate by steering into the swings Just ease up on the accelerator and allow your speed to gradually decrease until the snaking subsides Q What IsThe Correct Awning Size For My Caravan A Ground to ground awning measurements for Elddis caravans...

Page 103: ...sible for us to maintain stock levels of every individual component used in our manufacturing process We do stock commonly requested items but some items must be made to order Q I Am HavingTrouble Booking My Caravan For Its Service In Line WithThe Requirements WhatTimescale Is Acceptable A Please refer to the warranty section for the terms and conditions of servicing We would recommend that you pl...

Page 104: ...ble A thin steel cable linking the caravan handbrake to the vehicles tow bar In the event of the caravan becoming detached from the car the cable will pull the caravan handbrake on before snapping Bunk Bed This is a sleeping place usually higher up than a conventional bed Often but not always this can be folded or removed to provide additional living space Butane Is a form of Liquefied Petroleum G...

Page 105: ...disposal in addition to mains electricity and in some casesTV aerial connection Gas Cylinder This is a portable pressurized container for the storage of LPG Gas Cylinder Locker Is the compartment on the caravan for the storage of gas cylinders Gas Drop out Holes These are not part of the ventilation LPG is heavier than air so holes through the floor below gas powered appliances allow any leakage o...

Page 106: ...owing Weight This is the maximum weight that the towing vehicle is allowed to tow Maximum User Payload This is the maximum payload available for the user including essential habitational equipment MIRO Mass In Running Order Weight of the caravan equipped to the manufacturer s standard specification Therefore the condition in which it leaves the factory Note that this does not include any part of t...

Page 107: ...ess cushions Space Heater This is a type of heating equipment for the living quarters Modern units fitted offer gas and mains operation Speed Rating This is the maximum speed at which a tyre may be used as marked on its sidewall Stabiliser A safety device which helps to prevent instability this is done by increasing the friction between the caravan hitch and the tow ball Steady Winder A handle for...

Page 108: ...f those sold in recent years in the UK do as a result of the CRiS voluntary registration scheme Warranty Is the terms and conditions that spell out your rights with regard to servicing repair or replacement of parts as provided by the manufacturer Wild Camping Term used for staying overnight away from a campsite Illegal in many countries but permission may be granted by individual landowners ...

Page 109: ...19 6 GLOSSARY ...

Page 110: ...res and pressures 5 Wheeled nuts 6 Towing hitch and reverse 7 Jockey wheel 8 Breakaway chain 9 Corner steadies 10 Adjusted and lubricated 11 Fully operational SECTION B EXTERIOR 1 Exterior panels 2 Windows 3 Rooflights 4 Entrance door Door locks 5 Wheel boxes 6 Mouldings 7 Gas bottle and fairing 8 Ventilators 9 Paintwork 10 All seals mouldings etc 11 Damp test 12 Striping etc SECTION C INTERIOR 1 ...

Page 111: ...een carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 2nd SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 3rd SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and...

Page 112: ... service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 6th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 8th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the man...

Page 113: ...l service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 14th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 16th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the ...

Page 114: ...ransfer of ownership must be made within the first three months of any change of legal ownership in order for the warranty cover to remain valid Elddis and Buccaneer Customer Care The Explorer Group Ltd Delves lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE This form is also available for you to print from our web site NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Previous owner details if known Name Address Post code N...

Page 115: ...21 2 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...

Page 116: ...n Alternatively please complete the attached form and post to us Elddis and Buccaneer Customer Care The Explorer Group Ltd Delves Lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE NOTIFICATION OF CHANGETO NAME AND ADDRESS Previous details Name Address Post code New details Name Address Post code Daytime telephone number Date of purchase Details of your Caravan Range Model Vehicle identification number 17 digits ...

Page 117: ...22 2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ...

Page 118: ...is Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier 11 5 Chassis Spare Parts 11 7 Cleaning of all Taps 11 2 Cooking Equipment 11 2 Exterior Cleaning 11 1 INDEX Furniture 11 2 Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic GRP 11 1 Interior Walls 11 2 Jacking 11 6 Lubrication 11 6 Shower Trays Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings 11 2 ThetfordToilet 11 2 Tyres 11 5 Water Containers 11 5 Care of your caravan Changing aWheel 11 5 Chargin...

Page 119: ...ership 21 1 Notification of Change to name and address 22 1 P Parking 5 2 Pitch selecting 5 1 Power Drain 12 1 Pre Tow Checklist 3 2 R Radio CD with MP3 9 38 Ramp 5 1 RCD 8 1 Refrigerator Dometic RM8501 9 10 Thetford N3112E 9 6 Reversing 4 1 Road Lights Avanté 17 3 Rooflights 9 30 S Safety general 2 1 Seating wrap round 9 37 Security Additional Security 10 3 Caravan Theft 10 1 CRIS 10 1 Electronic...

Page 120: ...Screen 9 38 Toilet Thetford C260 9 24 Towing Weight Ratio 3 1 Tyres 11 5 U Uncoupling 3 3 Underfloor Heater 9 18 9 20 V Ventilation 2 2 W Water System 6 4 Whale IC System with High Flow Pump 6 4 Whale Water Heater 9 17 Wheel Changing 11 5 Windows 9 32 ...

Page 121: ...23 4 INDEX Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics Tel 01332 549278 MY2013 Ref 21256 ...

Page 122: ...k and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane Consett Co Durham DH8 7PE Telephone 01207 699000 Facsimile 01207 699001 www explorer group co uk Issue 5 ...