Auto-Trail 2015 V-Line User guide

Auto-Trail VR Limited.
Trigano House, Genesis Way, Europarc,
Grims y, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU, United Kingdom.
Main Reception: Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
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OWNER’S HANDBOOK
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Important
Your motorhome makes use of many complex
systems and services. Please ensure that you
have read all instruction manuals carefully,
and fully understand all aspects of your
vehicle, before driving it on the open road.
If you have any queries on the operation of
any part of your motorhome please contact
your supplying dealer.
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Owners Handbook :
Useful Information
Please complete the details below:
Model:
Date Purchased:
Supplying Dealer:
Sales Person:
Telephone Number:
Tyre Pressure:
Radio Code:
xterior Door Key Number:
Water Filter Key Number:
Vehicle Build Number:
Name: Telephone:
Notes:
D D M M Y Y
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Auto-Trail VR imited.
Trigano House, Genesis Way, uroparc,
Grimsby, North ast Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU, United Kingdom.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Useful Information
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Useful information ..................................................3-4
Introduction ............................................................6-7
Preparing for the road ............................................8-9
xternal features ................................................10-11
Driving your Motorhome..........................................12
Selecting a pitch ......................................................13
Gas services ......................................................14-15
lectrical services ..............................................16-17
Leisure battery / C500 Power Supply Unit......18-19
C480 control panel ..........................................20-22
ntertainment system ............................................23
Duplex oven ......................................................24-25
Combination hob................................................25-27
Webasto Isotherm Refrigerator ..............................27
Truma Combi 4 /6 ..........................................28-31
xterior BBQ ......................................................32-33
Water services ..................................................34-35
Thetford cassette toilet ......................................36-37
xterior shower ......................................................37
Windows & Skylights ..............................................38
Skylights ..................................................................39
Wind-out awning......................................................40
Security & ventilation ........................................41-42
Habitation door ........................................................43
Central locking ........................................................44
ntrance step ..........................................................45
General care ......................................................46-47
Winter laying up ................................................48-49
Good neighbour guide ......................................50-51
Annual check list ................................................52-55
Warranty ..................................................................56
Aftercare ..................................................................57
Tyre Pressure ..........................................................58
Vehicle Specification ..............................................59
Cable colour chart ..................................................60
Power Circuits....................................................61-64
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Introduction
Auto-Trail welcomes you to the ranks of
Auto-Trail owners.
This handbook has been designed to enable
you to derive the maximum benefit and
enjoyment from your motorhome;
its information will be beneficial to
experienced and new motorhomers alike.
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Introduction Owners Handbook :
Thank you for deciding to buy one of our
motorhomes and welcome to the ranks of Auto-Trail
owners.
This handbook has been designed to enable you to
derive the maximum benefit from your motorhome;
it’s information will be beneficial to both experienced
and new motorhomers alike.
The information contained in this handbook is
intended to give you a general guide as to the care,
use and maintenance of your vehicle. We would
advise you to read all of the individual appliance
instructions that will be found in the information
wallet supplied with your vehicle prior to using them
for the first time.
Your motorhome is designed to give many years of
use as a leisure purpose vehicle and not as a
permanent residence. Regular maintenance
however will not only ensure trouble free service, but
will also enhance your vehicles value.
Your supplying dealer is responsible for all aspects
of your customer care. We would suggest that you
make a note of the dealers name and contact
information in the dedicated space in the front of this
handbook as this would speed up the process of
answering any queries you may have. Should you
require assistance, your supplying dealer is fully
conversant with the correct procedures that should
be followed to get any issues resolved in a timely
manner.
For total piece of mind all Auto-Trail vehicles are
supplied with a comprehensive warranty for vehicles
registered in the UK. Please ensure that your
supplying dealer has fully explained all aspects of
the terms and conditions of your vehicle warranty
and the necessary servicing requirements.
Your vehicle should be supplied with two vehicle
handbooks, the habitation handbook and the base
vehicle handbook. Please refer to the base vehicle
handbook for matters relating to the motorhome as a
road going vehicle (e.g. lubricant levels, service
intervals etc…).
Modifications To Your Vehicle
Please check with your supplying dealer before
carrying out any modifications to your vehicle.
Any unauthorised modifications carried out by a
third party could effect the terms of your warranty
agreement.
We would always advise that you consult your
dealer before any additional equipment is fitted
to your vehicle to ensure the appropriate fixing
support is available.
Never allow modifications of electrical or LPG
systems and appliances except by qualified persons.
Care should be taken to ensure that any additional
equipment or appliances are installed with the
appliance / equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Appliance Maintenance
In the interest of safety, replacement parts for
an appliance shall conform to the appliance
manufacturers specifications, and should
be fitted by him or his authorised agent.
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Preparing for the Road
oading Your Vehicle
All models manufactured by Auto-Trail are of
a well balanced design, the most common
causes of poor stability include:
• Poor weight distribution of the weight inside
the vehicle.
• Incorrect tyre pressure (always adhere to
the tyre pressures stated in the back of
this handbook).
Try to load heavy items down near the floor of
the vehicle, between the axles and as evenly
as possible side to side.
We would recommend that the table is stored
on the floor between the beds if there is no
dedicated storage position.
Where a dedicated storage position is available,
the table should be retained in this position
whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Bicycle Carrier (If Fitted)
Auto-Trail recommends that if a bicycle carrier
is fitted to your vehicle it should be capable of
carrying no more than two cycles.
Tow Bars
Various suppliers manufacture tow bars that can
be fitted to your Auto-Trail vehicle. Please check
with your tow bar supplier that the tow ball fitted
to your vehicle fits your requirements exactly and
does not contravene any road traffic regulations.
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Maximum oading Of Your Vehicle
The weights of your vehicle are stated in the back of
this handbook and on the secondary weight plate
located in the engine bay of your vehicle.
The secondary weight plate gives the following
information.
The serial number of your vehicle which should
be quoted in any correspondence with your
supplying dealer.
• The maximum authorised weight of your vehicle
which must never be exceeded when the vehicle
is loaded and in use.
• The gross train weight of your vehicle.
This is the maximum combined weight of the
actual Motorhome fully loaded to its maximum
authorised weight, plus the allowance for a trailer.
The weight of the loaded Motorhome and trailer
must never exceed the gross train weight quoted
on the weight plate.
• ‘1’ is the maximum authorised weight for the
individual front axle.
• ‘2’ is the maximum authorised weight for the
individual rear axle.
• ‘3’ is the maximum authorised weight of the
individual third axle (only used on twin rear
axle models).
Please note that if you add both maximum
authorised axle weights together it will normally
give you a larger figure than the maximum
authorised weight – please be aware that
the Maximum Authorised Weight must
never be exceeded.
Please take care to ensure that you have allowed
for the masses of all items you intend to carry in
the Motorhome. e.g. passengers, optional
equipment, essential habitation equipment and
personal effects such as clothing, food, pets,
bicycles, sailboards, sports equipment, etc.
Before You Set Off In Your Motorhome
• nsure all articles are stowed securely.
Do not store tins, bottles or heavy items in
overhead lockers.
• Close and secure all lockers and cupboard doors.
• Secure all bunks.
• Close and secure all roof lights.
• Store main table in transit position.
• nsure fridge is on 12V operation and set
door lock.
• Close and latch all windows (never drive with
windows on night settings).
• Leave all curtains and blinds open to aide visibility.
• nsure leisure battery is secure.
• nsure all gas appliances are turned off, that the
gas bottles are correctly positioned, secured and
turned off.
• nsure that seat swivels (if fitted) are locked in
the forward facing position.
• nsure entrance step is retracted.
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xternal Features
A Folding step.
B Awning light (where fitted).
C Status T.V. aerial (omni directional, where fitted).
D Wind out awning.
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E Lockable external access door to toilet
waste tank behind rear door.
F Lockable gas cylinder compartment
behind rear door.
GHigh level brake light
HVehicle exhaust
IFreshwater / waste water tank drain taps
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Driving Your Motorhome
Driving Your Motorhome
Pulling Away
When pulling away in your Motorhome always
operate the clutch smoothly, change gears
smoothly and try not to jerk the clutch.
Motorhome Handling
Please remember that your Motorhome is much
larger than a standard motor car when carrying
out any manoeuvres.
• Allow longer to speed up when overtaking.
• Do not swing out suddenly.
• Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly
as possible.
• Use the nearside wing mirror to check
Motorhome has cleared obstacle
when overtaking.
• Do not bump the kerbs with the
Motorhome wheels.
• Reduce speed accordingly in strong winds,
going downhill or in poor visibility.
• Large high speed vehicles cause air buffeting,
extra care must be taken when passing or
being passed by a high sided vehicle.
Reversing
Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved
with practice and we would recommend that
you should first practice in a large open area.
As well as this courses are run by
many organisations.
Reversing Aid
Your vehicle may be fitted with a visual
reversing aid. This aid is designed to assist
a drivers attention only during reversing of
the vehicle, they are not intended to replace
a drivers self judgement. Auto-Trail will not
accept any responsibility for any accident
caused by a drivers negligence.
Changing A Wheel
• nsure handbrake is fully applied and use
wheel chocks if necessary to ensure the
vehicle cannot move.
• Remove the wheel trims (if fitted). Use the
wheel-brace to slacken off wheel nuts on
the wheel to be changed.
• Position the jack under the axle or at the
appropriate jacking point.
• Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to be
changed is just off the ground.
• Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
• Fit the spare wheel and reverse
the above procedure.
• Tighten all nuts equally.
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Driving Abroad
Please ensure that you are familiar with the relevant
laws and regulations that apply in the countries in
which you choose to travel.
Different mainland uropean countries have different
laws and regulations and it is your responsibility to
ensure that your vehicle complies with this
regulations and that you drive within the law.
Vehicles fitted with Comfort - Matic gearbox
If the vehicle is at a standstill and a gear is engaged,
keep the brake pedal pressed until you decide to set
off. Then release the brake and accelerate gradually.
To safeguard clutch efficiency, do not use the
accelerator to keep the vehicle at a standstill
(e.g: parking on a hill); the clutch could be damaged
by overheating. Use the brake pedal instead and
operate the accelerator only when you are ready
to set off.
During hill starts, accelerate gradually but fully after
releasing the handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
engine to increase its rpm to greater extent and
overcome the higher gradients with more torque.
For more information on the Comfort – Matic
gearbox please refer to the handbook supplied
with your base vehicle.
Selecting A Pitch
Do not pitch in a position in which your vehicle will
obstruct others coming in.
Try to choose an area that is dry, reasonably level
and preferably with a hard base. If you have no
alternative but to pitch on a slope, ensure that
when you leave you are driving down the slope.
It is always good practice to chock the wheels
of the Motorhome when parked on a slope or a
slippery surface even when the brakes are applied.
In poor site conditions you are advised to try to keep
engine revs as low as possible to try to avoid wheel
spin and try to steer as straight as possible.
evelling The Motorhome
Levelling of the Motorhome on your chosen pitch
must be carried out in both directions for the
refrigerator and other equipment to function correctly.
Levelling the Motorhome should be carried out using
proprietary levelling ramps, or boards.
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Gas Services
The gas appliances in your vehicle are fed
from a gas cylinder that is housed in a sealed
cylinder compartment or an underslung fixed
LPG tank.
Gas flows from the gas bottles via a bulkhead
mounted gas regulator. This regulator provides
a working gas pressure of 30 m bar (1.5kg of
gas per hour).
All appliances installed by Auto-Trail are
designed to work within this pressure range.
Please ensure that any additional appliances,
not fitted by Auto-Trail, are capable of working
within this pressure.
Cylinder Compartment
Your vehicle is designed to accept two 7kg gas
cylinders.
The compartment is accessed via a door behind
the rear opening doors.
The Compartment has low level ventilation to
ensure the safe operation of the cylinders and
should not be obstructed in any way.
Also please ensure that any additional items
stored in this compartment are secure and
cannot damage any pipe work or fittings, or
block the ventilation.
Connecting / Changing A Gas Cylinder
Before you can connect a gas cylinder to your
vehicle you will have to obtain the correct type
of high pressure hose for the type of bottle you
have chosen (different uropean countries
have different connections). This hose should
be fitted to the bulkhead mounted gas
regulator fitted inside your gas compartment.
• xtinguish any fire, flame or source of ignition
before changing gas cylinders
• Carefully position the gas cylinders into the
gas compartment locating the bottle into the
retaining devices taking care not to damage
any of the pipe work or fittings.
• Tighten the straps that will hold the cylinders
firmly into the compartment.
• Connect the high pressure hose to the gas
cylinder using a suitable tool. Please ensure
that the high pressure hose is connected
correctly before opening the cylinder valve.
• Close the empty cylinder valve
Fixed PG tank
Your vehicle may have been fitted with a fixed
LPG tank that is mounted underneath your
vehicle (model specific). This tank allows your
vehicle to be filled via a proprietary LPG pump
at a suitable filling station.
The level of the gas tank is shown on the level
indicator on the vehicle dashboard.
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Gas Hoses
Your supplying dealer will advise on the correct type
of high pressure hose to connect your gas cylinder
to the pressure regulator.
This will depend on the type of gas cylinders you
have chosen to carry in your vehicle.
Inspect flexible hoses regularly for deterioration
and renew, as necessary with an approved type,
in any case not later than the expiry date shown
on the hose.
Any hose that shows signs of damage or
splitting should be replaced immediately
irrespective of its age.
Gas Safety Valves
Gas flows from the gas cylinder via a bulkhead
mounted regulator to a set of safety shut off valves
that supply each individual appliance in the vehicle.
The valves allow isolation of a single appliance
without affecting the operation of other equipment.
ach valve has a symbol fixed to it that indicates
which appliance it is supplying.
The location of the isolation valves varies from model
to model, and depending on the layout some vehicles
may have two individual sets of valves.
Please familiarise yourself with the location of these
valves before using your vehicle for the first time.
Precautions - If a gas leak is suspected
• Turn off the gas supply at the cylinder using the
isolation valve on top of the gas bottle.
• Never search using a match.
• Open all doors and windows to allow any gas
to escape.
• LPG has been given a smell by the manufacturers
to help with the detection of leaks – check that
the gas is not escaping from an unlit appliance.
• Do not operate any electrical apparatus, especially
light switches.
• If the leak is not obvious the Motorhome should
be evacuated and qualified personnel consulted.
• Remember that gas is heavier than air and
therefore sinks to the lowest point.
• Keep bottled gas containers outside and protect
against frost. If storage inside is the only option
then keep away from heat sources.
Externally Sited Cylinders
You are advised that gas cylinders should not be
sited outside the vehicle and that gas hoses should
never be extended to accommodate this. Hose
lengths should be no more than 400mm
(+ 50mm/-100mm).
If gas bottles are to be removed for a long period of
time then care should be taken to ensure that debris
cannot enter the gas system via the open pipe work.
En Route PG heating
Your motorhome may be fitted with a special gas
regulator and an ‘en route’ LPG heating system.
When this heater is in use please ensure that all
other gas appliances are isolated
Operating Instructions
• Open the cylinder valve
• Firmly press the hose rupture protection
(green button) on the high pressure hose.
Warning
Please ensure that the gas system is only modified
and maintained by competent persons.
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lectrical Services
All Auto-Trail vehicles have both a 12V and
230V electrical system.
The 12V electrical system is supplied by a
rechargeable leisure battery that is located in
a dedicated battery compartment within the
vehicle (locations of leisure batteries varies
from model to model so please familiarise
yourself with your battery location prior to
using the vehicle for the first time).
The leisure battery is charged either by the
vehicle alternator when the engine is running,
or by the on board battery charger when the
vehicle is connected to a suitable mains supply
via the hook-up lead supplied with the vehicle.
Connection the mains supply also activates the
230V sockets, as well as various mains
appliances.
All Auto-Trail vehicles utilise a combined power
supply unit (PSU) that contains the battery
charger, 12V fuses, mains RCD (residual circuit
breaker) and MCB’s (miniature circuit breakers).
Please familiarise yourself with the location of
the PSU unit prior to using the vehicle for the
first time (individual specifications of PSU
units will be described in more detail later in
this section).
Connecting The Vehicle To A Mains Supply
Your Auto-Trail vehicle is supplied with an
orange mains hook-up cable that will connect
your Motorhome to a suitable power supply
on site via the mains hook-up point on
your Motorhome.
Mains hook-up points vary from model to model
so please familiarise yourself with your particular
location prior to using your vehicle for the
first time.
Your Motorhome should only be connected to a
supply that meets the requirements of BS7671.
The site warden will hold information regarding
the suitability of supply.
• Locate the charger power switch on the PSU
unit and switch to the ‘OFF’ position before
connecting the mains supply.
• Connect the supplied hook-up cable (orange
cable with blue connectors) to the Motorhome
and then connect to the mains supply.
• Check the RCD operation by ensuring that the
RCD is switched ‘ON’ (lever in up position).
Press the ‘T ST’ button and confirm that the
RCD is turned off (lever in ‘DOWN’ position).
• Switch the RCD back into the ‘ON’ position
(lever in ‘UP’ position). If the button failed to
operate the RCD seek professional advice
from a qualified electrician.
• Check the polarity of the mains supply by
locating the Reverse Polarity indicator and
ensure that the indicator is not illuminated.
If the indicator is illuminated seek advice
from a professional electrician.
• Locate the MCB’s within the PSU (adjacent
to the RCD) and ensure they are all in the
‘ON/UP’ position. If any MCB’s cannot be
reset this could indicate a fault or an
overloaded circuit.
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• Locate the power switch on the PSU and turn
to the ‘ON’ position. The switch will illuminate
when turned on.
It is now safe to check the operation of the 12V
and 230V equipment.
Overseas Connections
Connection to mains voltage overseas requires
particular attention. lectricity supplies abroad may
be of reverse polarity. The significance of this is that
when an appliance is switched off, it may not be
electrically isolated.
It is useful to check the polarity of the supply so
that the connection can be made neutral to neutral
and live to live as recommended. Your Auto-Trail,
however, is fitted with a double pole circuit breaker.
Check that all Motorhome equipment is set to accept
the site supply prior to switching it on.
Please note that if too many appliances are in
operation at one time, the MCB may trip. This
is a safety measure. On some sites, the power
is not sufficient to power all appliances. If in
doubt, consult the site manager or warden.
PSU Courtesy ight
The cupboard in which the PSU is situated is
equipped with a courtesy light that is activated when
the cupboard door is opened. This light is supplied
by the on board leisure battery of the vehicle when
stationary. Should a fault occur on this circuit and
the light fail, starting the engine will
reconnect the light to the vehicle battery circuit to
allow fuses and circuit breakers to be checked etc.
Wiring of connecting cable and Motorhome
mains inlet:
Pitch outlet supply
Cable plug
Cable coupler
Motorhome mains inlet
The cable plug is connected to the cable coupler by
a 2.5mm flexible 3-core cable.
Warning:
It is essential that connections are made exactly
as shown. If the terminal markings are not in
accordance with the diagram, they must be
ignored. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Generators
If a generator is fitted, the vehicle must be regularly
serviced to achieve the optimum performance. ngine
speed is used to govern the output and frequency of
the unit in KW and Hz, and if this is allowed to vary
beyond a safe level, permanent damage could be
caused to certain electronic equipment such as 12V
chargers etc.
IMPORTANT
Periodically, preferably not less than once a year,
the Motorhome electrical installation should be
inspected and tested. A report on the condition
should be obtained as described in the
Regulations for Electrical Installations,
published by the Institute of Electrical Engineers.
It is important that the main switch at the site
point should be switched off, the supply flexible
cable disconnected and any cover replaced on
the socket outlet at the site supply point. It is
dangerous to leave the supply flexible
cable connected.
If a fault should develop with your electrical
system that is not described in the ‘fault table’
and your supplying dealer cannot resolve the
problem, Sargent Electrical Systems operate a
telephone help line that is available during
normal office hours.
Tel: [phone]
Flexible Wiring Fixed Wiring
Brown Live Red
Blue Neutral Black
Green/Yellow arth Green/Yellow
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Leisure Battery / C500 Power Supply Unit
eisure Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a rechargeable
leisure battery that is located in a dedicated
battery compartment within your vehicle.
Locations of leisure batteries vary from model
to model, so please familiarise yourself with your
battery location before using your vehicle for the
first time. The battery is charged via the on board
charging unit when the vehicle is plugged into a
mains supply, or via the vehicle alternator whilst
your Motorhome is being driven.
Connecting and disconnecting the battery
Please ensure that all cigarettes are
extinguished before working in the auxiliary
battery compartment.
Switch off all appliances and lamps before
disconnecting the leisure battery.
• Release the battery securing bolts or securing
straps from the leisure battery.
• Carefully remove the battery from the battery
compartment (please take care – the leisure
battery is extremely heavy).
• Release the battery terminals using a suitably
sized spanner.
To refit the battery, simply reverse the
above procedure.
Please ensure the battery is located safely and
securely before driving your Motorhome.
Any replacement auxiliary battery shall be of the
same type and specification as that originally
fitted by the manufacturer.
EC500 PSU (Power Supply Unit)
Overview
The C500 Power Supply Unit utilises a battery
charger that supplies 12 volt DC power to run the
leisure equipment and supply the leisure battery.
It also houses the 12 volt DC fuses that protect
the various 12 volt circuits, and the 230 volt RCD
and MCB’s that protect the various mains circuits.
Residual Current Device & Miniature
Circuit Breakers
The Residual Current Device is provided to
protect the user from a potentially lethal electric
shock. The RCD will turn off (trip) if a fault occurs
on the system. To ensure the RCD is working
correctly, the test button should be operated each
time the vehicle is connected to the mains supply.
The Miniature circuit breakers (MCB’s) operate
in a similar way to traditional fuses and are
provided to protect the wiring from an overload or
short circuit. If an overload occurs the MCB will
switch off the supply. If this occurs the cause of
the fault should be investigated before switching
the MCB back on. Details of the MCB ratings and
the circuits they protect are detailed in the back of
this handbook.
12 Volt DC Fuses
These fuses are provided to protect the various
12 volt circuits from an overload or short circuit.
If a fuse does blow, the cause of the fault should
be investigated before a replacement is fitted.
When replacing a fuse, always replace a fuse
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with the correct value. Never replace with a higher
value as this could damage the wiring harness.
Details of fuse ratings are in the back of this
handbook.
Shutdown Button
The shutdown button is used to turn off the system
electronics when they are not required to save
battery power. The unit should be turned ‘off’ (button
out) when the vehicle is being put into storage or not
being used for long periods of time.
Before using the system please ensure that the
system shutdown button is in the ‘on’ position
(button in).
Power Button
The Power button turns on the leisure power. Press
the button once to turn on the 12 volt power – the
L D will illuminate, press the button again to turn off
the 12 volt power - the L D will go out.
The power button must be in the ‘on’ position for any
of the 12 volt systems to operate.
Pump Button
The pump button turns on the 12 volt water pump
circuit. Press the button one to turn on the water
pump - the L D will illuminate, press the button
again to turn off the pump – the L D will go out.
ight Button
The light button turns on the main internal 12 volt
lights. Press the button once to turn on the main
lights – the L D will illuminate, press the button
again to turn the lights off – L D will go out.
Battery Select Button
This button allows you to select which battery is
used as the power source for the vehicle, or which
battery is being charged by the on board charging
system if connected to the mains supply. The control
panel will automatically select the leisure battery
when the 12 volt system is turned on. The battery
select button must be pressed to manually select the
vehicle battery, the selected battery will be shown on
the C480 control panel.
Reverse Polarity Indicator
This light is designed to illuminate when the live and
neutral mains input supply has been reversed
(crossed over). If the light illuminates then there is a
problem with either the site supply or the cable
connecting the supply to your vehicle.
Please note that if you choose to use your vehicle
with a generator this could also illuminate the
reverse polarity indicator. This is a normal side effect
when using some types generator and does not
necessarily indicate a fault. Please refer to your
generator handbook for further information.
Charger Button
The charger button turns on the internal battery
charger that will charge the batteries and provide
12 volt power to the interior of the vehicle. The
switch will illuminate when the switch is pushed in
and the vehicle is connected to the mains supply.
Space Heater Switch
The space heater switch will isolate the mains supply
to the space heater when the vehicle is plugged into
a suitable 230 volt supply. Press the button once to
turn the supply on – the button will stay in and the
button will illuminate, press the button again to turn
the supply off, the light will go out.
Water Heater Switch
The water heater switch will isolate the mains supply
to the water heater when the vehicle is plugged into
a suitable 230 volt supply. Press the button once to
turn the supply on – the button will stay in and the
button will illuminate, press the button again to turn
the supply off, the light will go out.
Cautionary Note
Apart from the changing of fuses and the
testing and resetting of the RCD and MCB’s no
maintenance is required on the PSU unit. If a
problem develops with your unit please contact
your supplying dealer or a qualified electrician.
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