Explorer Group 2003 Autostratus FB, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...Owners Handbook 2003 Motorhomes...

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Page 3: ...r group co uk you will find that the site has a comprehensive guide to all of the models we produce as well as other useful information that is regularly updated 2 E mail your queries to enquires expl...

Page 4: ...tem 10 Gas System 11 Bottles 11 Regulator 12 Types of Gas 12 Precautions 12 Electricity 14 Hook up Lead 15 Overseas Connections 15 Mains Unit 16 Control Panels 18 Motorhome Equipment 23 Truma Ultrasto...

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Page 6: ...Authorised Dealer will be able to supply any replacement parts for your Motorhome should the need arise along with any accessories you may require Please note that it is not possible to purchase repla...

Page 7: ...ave documentary proof of annual services by approved Explorer Group Ltd dealers or service centres Customers exchanging their current Explorer Group model for a new Explorer Group model will not have...

Page 8: ...pets should be kept under control Adhere and take note of all fire precautions noting the whereabouts of the fire points Unless permission has been granted barbecues should not be used When permission...

Page 9: ...ded in your caravan 12 When your caravan is connected to your towing vehicle it should be level or slightly nose down An excessive nose down attitude or a nose up attitude could lead to instability wh...

Page 10: ...motorhome an easy and pleasant vehicle to drive Care should therefore be taken in balancing the load ensuring that heavy items are well spaced and are in as low a position as possible for example low...

Page 11: ...upboards and drawers and check any loose articles Do not store tins bottles etc in overhead lockers 2 Close and secure all windows and roof lights 3 Leave all curtains and blinds open to aid rear visi...

Page 12: ...pplied and chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be removed 2 Remove the hub cap 3 Use wheel brace to slacken off wheel nuts on the wheel to be changed 4 Position jack at the appropriate ja...

Page 13: ...at home MOTORHOME THEFT The theft of a motorhome can occur in the most unlikely circumstances from a motorway service area even from an owner s driveway Secure all windows and doors when your motorhom...

Page 14: ...ld be as level as possible preferable not under or near trees well drained and away from possible boggy areas Consider how you will move the motorhome when it is time to leave the site On sloping grou...

Page 15: ...o the mains unit on the pitch The end without the valve connects to the mains unit CARVER CRYSTAL 3 WATER SYSTEM OPERATION Raise the crystal filter housing lid see fig 1 Clean both the water socket an...

Page 16: ...but not identical to 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 ha...

Page 17: ...int of view In extreme cases there could be a build up of carbon dioxide to a dangerous level Motorhome owners are advised to allow some fresh air circulation in the awning space when such appliances...

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Page 19: ...y flexible cable obtained from the site owner 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 Swi...

Page 20: ...switched off it may not be electrically isolated The only certain way of making equipment safe is to unplug it A means of checking the polarity of the mains supply when overseas is useful There are a...

Page 21: ...er elimination of the fault To re set operate the switch as for M C B s Periodically the RCD should be checked by operating the test button marked T The unit should immediately switch to the OFF posit...

Page 22: ...junction with a 12 volt battery supplies the 12 volt circuits via the DC output fuses numbered 2 6 Output is via the 12 pin and 15 pin sockets CAUTION As with all types of transformer power supply a c...

Page 23: ...ity See label fitted adjacent to the P C 11 unit in your motorhome and also the following RCD MCB section RCD MCB PROTECTION These components are designed to give both overload and earth leakage prote...

Page 24: ...ite then reverse the live neutral connections inside the plug on your mains cable Check before use If it can be achieved it is preferable to connect live to live and neutral to neutral to maintain ful...

Page 25: ...re B2 battery test the blinking means run down battery alarm 11 It shows the battery recharging through engine alternator 12 It shows the test or alarm batteries together with the symbols 9 or 10 13 I...

Page 26: ...f position INDICATOR LIGHTS PUMP RUN Adjacent to the pump switch is the pump run indicator light When the pump switch is on and the pump is running this green light should be on When the pump is not r...

Page 27: ...the water level in the inboard water tank see Water Switch SWITCHES The three switches are Pump The Pump switch acts as a master switch for the internal water system When the switch is on the internal...

Page 28: ...e a pressure reducer which does not allow pressure to exceed 2 8 bar During the initial operation of a brand new appliance some fumes are normal These should soon disperse if the motorhome is well ven...

Page 29: ...uired water temperature at the rotary control This can be varied between 30 and 70 C 4 Switch on the water heater at the slide switch a on the control panel The green indicator lamp should light up 5...

Page 30: ...r heaters which vent into them but it is advised that fresh air circulation should be provided and any window immediately above the flue outlet should be kept closed STERILISING THE SYSTEM At the star...

Page 31: ...e Elite Tap Shower Microswitch Replacement A microswitch replacement kit is available ref MT8000 NOTE Before commencing microswitch replacement ensure instructions are read through thoroughly The enti...

Page 32: ...he 4 fixing screws The micro switch can then be replaced by following the Whale instructions contained in your Owner s Information Pack CLEANING OF ALL TAPS It is recommended that a non abrasive damp...

Page 33: ...he sliding shower carrier The shower is removable for hand held operation PRESSURISED WATER SYSTEM PUMP Fresh water is supplied to the motorhome from an external water container by the Carver Crystal...

Page 34: ...flow at about 1 pint in 15 seconds 5 Slowly loosen the adjusting screw by turning anti clockwise until you can hear the micro switch start to click The diaphragm will then be properly adjusted NOTES 1...

Page 35: ...friction and makes it easier to remove It is recommended that the filter cartridge is replaced after 30 days of use To remove the filter cartridge pull the tab on the bottom of the filter which will r...

Page 36: ...R TO OVEN OR HOB GRILL MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS USUALLY FOUND IN THE APPLIANCE WARNINGS 1 Caustic pastes abrasive cleaning powders coarse wire wool and hard implements will damage the surface 2 All...

Page 37: ...freeze Refer to chart on container to obtain level of protection Warmer weather or longer intervals between emptying the waste tank may require additional toilet fluid Use only Thetford toilet fluid...

Page 38: ...WARNING Never place your hands or other objects within the air inlet openings MAINTENANCE To ensure trouble free running it is recommended that the unit be cleaned once or twice a year by a qualified...

Page 39: ...s dome up about 2cm and fasten the toggle catches in the corresponding setting c To close proceed with steps a b in reverse order 4 Closing the blinds a Take hold of the end rod without rocker in the...

Page 40: ...may be fitted with flat fitting Seitz windows The window catch is fitted with a security button and to open the window this button needs to be pressed in before the catch can be turned GAS BARBECUE PO...

Page 41: ...y by inserting the key into the control box key switch and turning it anti clockwise TESTING THE ALARM Once you have switched the alarm on any one of the following actions will instantly trigger the s...

Page 42: ...s is produced when the TV signal is reflecting from a building or landmark in your locality creating a double or ghost image of the picture Remedy If possible try to move to a better position away fro...

Page 43: ...oid using strong alkaline e g tri sodium phosphate or acidic cleaners or abrasives Waxing the components once or twice a year with a good grade paste wax will help to maintain the colour and finish A...

Page 44: ...ore adding the hot in order to preserve the finish of the thermoplastic formed basin WATER SYSTEMS The water systems and in particular storage tanks in motorhomes are susceptible to contamination by b...

Page 45: ...otorhome inside and out as detailed in the previous section Drain off the wafer system Ensure all windows roof lights and doors are correctly fastened Check fixed ventilation apertures are not obstruc...

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Page 47: ...has been carried out by an approved dealer or service centre at least once every year The interval from purchase date to the first service and the intervals between services must not exceed 12 months...

Page 48: ...s 2 Furniture 3 Curtains blinds bunk nets 4 Dinette seats beds 5 Over cab bed 6 Carpets 7 Swivel seat base 8 Doors and drawers 9 Hinges and catches 10 Ventilators 11 Water pumps 12 Hoses and connectio...

Page 49: ...with the manufacturer s and National Caravan Council recommendations 5th SERVICE DATE DEALER S STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer s and...

Page 50: ...cil recommendations 11th SERVICE DATE DEALER S STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer s and National Caravan Council recommendations 14th SE...

Page 51: ...s supplied to you with a 3 year warranty valid from the date of purchase except when otherwise stated The manufacturers are not responsible for travelling costs incurred returning a caravan to a deale...

Page 52: ...PINFLO ARGENT OVEN UNIT MIDI PRIMA HOB UNIT SPINFLO ARGENT TAPS KITCHEN REICH CHARISMA SHOWER EQUIPMENT REICH AT MIXER TAPS VANITY REICH KAMA WATER FILTER PUMP UNIVERSAL LIGHTS 12V CEILING LOCKER CROW...

Page 53: ...ELECTRIC FITTINGS CLIPSAL CASSETTE BLINDS SEITZ TOILET STD ROTATABLE BATTERY CHARGER POWER CENTRE AVANTGARDE AUTOQUEST FRIDGE RM 4230 HEATER TRUMA S 3002P PIEZO INTERNAL BLOWN AIR SYST OPTION ONLY TRU...

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Page 55: ...gs Maximum User Payload 550kgs 595kgs 558kgs RG RB FB AUTOSTRATUS CASTAWAY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2003 3 has been added to M Ma as ss s i in n R Ru un nn ni in ng g O Or rd de er r prior to calculat...

Page 56: ...0kgs 31 4cwt 1650kgs 32 41cwt 1650kgs 32 41cwt 1650kgs 32 41cwt M T P L M 2900kgs 56 9cwt 2900kgs 56 9cwt 3200kgs 58 9cwt 3200kgs 62 9cwt 3200kgs 62 9cwt Mass in Running Order 2421kgs 47 55cwt 2425kgs...

Page 57: ...370kgs 331kgs 319kgs SUNSEEKER 25 SUNSEEKER 35 SUNSEEKER 45 SUNSEEKER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2003 3 has been added to M Ma as ss s i in n R Ru un nn ni in ng g O Or rd de er r prior to calculating...

Page 58: ...0 1600 Maximum Rear Axle Weight kgs 2200 2200 2200 2200 M T P L M kgs 3500 3500 3500 3500 Mass in Running Order kgs 2803 2908 TBA TBA Essential Habitation Equipment kgs 120 120 120 120 Maximum User Pa...

Page 59: ...54 AUTOSTRATUS CASTAWAY INTERNAL 12V 230V WIRING...

Page 60: ...55 AVANTGARDE AUTOQUEST INTERNAL 12V 230V WIRING...

Page 61: ...56 SUNSEEKER INTERNAL 12V 230V WIRING...

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