elddis encore User guide

Erwin Hymer Group UK Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE
Telephone: [phone] • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.elddis.co.uk
Model Year 2019
OWNERS
HANDBOOK
Motor Caravan
All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the
caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining
the exact specifications and details in this handbook 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.
Issue 1

CONTENTS-1
CONTENTS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION ............. 1-1
End Of Life Vehicle Directive .................. 1-1
Elddis Technical Approvals ...................... 1-2
GENERAL SAFETY ............................... 2-1
Please read before using your new
motorhome. ............................................. 2-1
Proper And Safe Use Of Storage
Areas In Motorhomes .............................. 2-1
Ventilation ............................................... 2-2
High-Level Ventilation ............................. 2-2
Low-Level Ventilation .............................. 2-2
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms ........... 2-2
Gas Dispersal Holes ............................... 2-2
Fire Safety ............................................... 2-2
Fire Extinguishers ................................... 2-2
In Case Of Fire ........................................ 2-2
Fire Retardant Foams ............................. 2-2
Habitation Door ....................................... 2-2
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ............... 3-1
Motorhome Weights Explained ............... 3-1
Mass in Running Order ........................... 3-1
Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass ............................................ 3-1
User Payload .......................................... 3-1
Loading ................................................... 3-1
Before Moving Off ................................... 3-1
Pulling Off ................................................ 3-2
Bicycle Racks .......................................... 3-2
Tow Bars ................................................. 3-2
MOTORWAY HANDLING ....................... 4-1
Best Practice ........................................... 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................... 4-1
Towing Your Motorhome ......................... 4-1
ARRIVING ON SITE ............................... 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................... 5-1
Selecting A Pitch ..................................... 5-1
Lateral Levelling (Side To Side) .............. 5-1
Leveller Jack ........................................... 5-1
Ramp ...................................................... 5-1
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
Connecting To Mains Supply On
Arrival at Site ........................................... 6-1
Disconnecting Mains Supply When
Leaving Site ............................................ 6-2
Overseas Electrical Connection .............. 6-2
Gas Supply ............................................. 6-3
Connection .............................................. 6-3
Gas Regulator ......................................... 6-3
Road Safe Gas Regulator ....................... 6-4
High Pressure Gas Hoses ...................... 6-5
Water System .......................................... 6-5
Filling your Fresh Water Tank ................. 6-5
Waste Water Tank ................................... 6-5
Draining Down Your Water System ......... 6-5
GAS SAFETY ADVICE ........................... 7-1
Facts about LPG ..................................... 7-1
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance
Exhaust ................................................... 7-1
LPG Gas System .................................... 7-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 8-1
12v Power Supply ................................... 8-1
Battery Installation .................................. 8-1
Battery Maintenance ............................... 8-1
Generators / Charger .............................. 8-1
230v Power Supply ................................. 8-1
Mains Unit ............................................... 8-1
Resetting the RCD .................................. 8-2
Automatic Charging System ................... 8-2
Internal Lights ......................................... 8-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights8-2
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES
EQUIPMENT ........................................... 9-1
How To Operate Your Motorhome
Entrance Door ......................................... 9-1
Control Panel .......................................... 9-2
Circular Function Buttons ........................ 9-2
Oven, Hob and Grill ................................ 9-5
Safety ...................................................... 9-5
Use of the Burners .................................. 9-7
Use of the Electric Hotplate (if applicable)9-7
Use of the grill ......................................... 9-8
Use of the Oven ...................................... 9-8
Safe Cooking .......................................... 9-9
Temperature Control ............................... 9-9
Maintenance and Cleaning ................... 9-10
Refrigerator ............................................ 9-11
Operation ............................................... 9-11
Refrigerator ........................................... 9-14
Operation .............................................. 9-14
Alde Heating
Alde 3020 Control Panel ....................... 9-17
Microwave (When installed) .................. 9-20
Battery Charger ..................................... 9-21
Smoke Alarm ......................................... 9-21
Nuisance Alarms ................................... 9-22
Maintenance ......................................... 9-22
Cleaning your Alarm .............................. 9-22
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ....................... 9-23
Recognising Alarm Signals and
Warnings ............................................... 9-23
Using your Alarm ................................... 9-23
MY2019/Elddis Encore Motorhome

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CONTENTS
Switching on your CO Alarm ................. 9-23
Re-setting the Alarm ............................. 9-23
Replacement of Batteries ...................... 9-23
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure ...... 9-24
Maintenance of your Alarm ................... 9-24
Rooflights .............................................. 9-25
The Heki 2 ............................................. 9-25
To Open To The Tilted Position: ............ 9-25
To Open In The Intermediate Position: . 9-25
To Open In The Ventilation Position: ..... 9-25
Closing The Blinds: ............................... 9-25
Opening The Blinds: ............................. 9-25
The Omnivent (12v) Rooflight ............... 9-26
Door Flyscreen ...................................... 9-26
Windows ............................................... 9-27
Taps ...................................................... 9-27
Internal Doors ....................................... 9-28
Toilet / Washroom Doors ....................... 9-28
Other Internal Doors ............................. 9-28
Magnetic Catches ................................. 9-28
Locker Door Catches (Paddle Latch) .... 9-28
Sprung Hinges ...................................... 9-28
Thetford Cassette C260 Toilet .............. 9-29
Parts ...................................................... 9-29
Optional Features ................................. 9-29
Preparing for Use (Standard) ................ 9-29
Preparing for Use with Optional Features9-31
Using the toilet (Standard) .................... 9-31
Using the toilet with Optional Features . 9-31
Emptying ............................................... 9-31
Emptying with Optional Features .......... 9-32
Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 9-32
Toilet Bowl ............................................. 9-32
Waste Holding Tank .............................. 9-33
Winter operation .................................... 9-33
Toilet unit malfunctions .......................... 9-34
Teleco TV Aerial .................................... 9-35
How To Make Up Your Beds ................. 9-37
SECURITY ............................................ 10-1
Tracker (Option) .................................... 10-1
Motorhome Theft ................................... 10-1
CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME ......... 11-1
Exterior Body Shell ................................ 11-1
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP) ... 11-1
Acrylic Windows ..................................... 11-1
Window Blinds & Flyscreens .................. 11-1
ABS - Wheel Spats & Panels ................. 11-1
Interior Walls .......................................... 11-1
Furniture ................................................. 11-1
Carpets, Upholstery And Curtains .......... 11-2
Washroom And Handbasin Fittings ........ 11-2
Shower Trays ......................................... 11-2
Water Systems ....................................... 11-2
Water Containers ................................... 11-2
Internal Water Systems .......................... 11-2
Thetford Toilet ........................................ 11-3
Changing A Wheel ................................. 11-3
STORAGE ............................................ 12-1
Long Term & Winter Storage ................. 12-1
Motorhome Covers ............................... 12-1
Battery Maintenance ............................. 12-1
MOTORHOME WARRANTY COVER .. 13-1
Non Warranty Repairs ........................... 13-3
Remedial Work ...................................... 13-3
MOTORHOME CONSTRUCTION -
MAIN COMPONENTS .......................... 14-1
Solid Construction Body Shell ............... 14-1
Windows ............................................... 14-1
Insulation ............................................... 14-1
EQUIPMENT LIST ................................ 15-1
Encore ................................................... 15-1
ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ................... 16-1
Encore ................................................... 16-1
GENERAL QUESTIONS ...................... 17-1
GLOSSARY .......................................... 18-1
MOTORHOME ANNUAL SERVICE
RECORD .............................................. 19-1
Annual Habitation Service Records ...... 19-4
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF
OWNERSHIP ........................................ 20-1
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO
NAME AND ADDRESS ........................ 21-1
INDEX ................................................... 22-1

1-1
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting your new
motorhome.
Before you drive off, please familiarise
yourself with the motorhome and read this
owners’ handbook. This will help you to
obtain the maximum pleasure from your
vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and
others, refer to the Peugeot user handbook
supplied with your motorhome.
Additional information and detailed appliance
instruction manuals are also contained in
your Owner’s Information Pack.
Your new motorhome has been designed
as a recreational vehicle and is intended
for recreational use only. It is not intended
for business use or for permanent
habitation. Elddis accepts no liability if
the motorhome is used for any purpose
other than recreational/holiday use. Any
use other than recreational/holiday use
will invalidate your warranty.
Please Note: All Elddis motorhomes are
classified as Grade 3 and therefore meet with
the thermal insulation and heat levels for
specific climatic conditions as specified within
the British and European Standard BS EN
1646 part 1.
By following the instructions provided in this
handbook and maintaining your motorhome
in a first class roadworthy condition, you are
sure to have many years of carefree use. To
ensure the very best quality and reliability all
motorhome designs and new developments
are rigorously tested. Therefore Elddis will
accept no liability or uphold the warranty if
the motorhome is altered or modified in any
way that would adversely affect the reliability.
IMPORTANT
The serial number of your motorhome must
be quoted in all correspondence, it can be
found on a plate fixed next to the chassis
plate within the engine compartment. Your
motorhome serial number can also be found
on the NCC certificate that can be found
within your Owner’s Information Pack.
There is also a Peugeot serial number on the
chassis cab windscreen, which should be
quoted in any communications with Peugeot.
Changing market and supply situations may
prevent us from maintaining the exact
specification details in this guide and we
therefore reserve the right to alter
specifications as materials and conditions
demand and if necessary supply an
alternative.
Enjoy your new motorhome.
IMPORTANT: Register your vehicle with
us
In order to fully protect your valuable
purchase, we would kindly ask you to take
a few moments to complete our online
Warranty Registration.
Registering your vehicle will ensure that we
always have the most accurate and up-to-
date contact information and all of your
vehicle details to hand, should you ever need
our assistance.
Your feedback is incredibly important to us
and helps shape the future of our leisure
vehicles. We would be delighted if you would
also complete our accompanying online
Customer Questionnaire.
Both our Warranty Registration form and
our Customer Questionnaire can be found
on our Homepage: www.elddis.co.uk
End Of Life Vehicle Directive
Your new motorhome fully complies with the
European Directive on the End of Life
Vehicles. In order to obtain information on
how to dispose of your motorhome at the end
of its life please visit the Peugeot website.
The Peugeot website contains full details on
all Peugeot products together with details of
their environmental and recycling policies.
The site address is www.peugeot.co.uk.

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INTRODUCTION
Elddis Technical Approvals
All Elddis Motorhomes have been European
Commission Whole Vehicle Type Approved
via the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). In
order to ensure your new motorhome is safe
to use, Elddis are members of and have been
inspected by the following bodies.
NCC who operate a certification scheme to
ensure compliance with the European safety
standards for motorhomes. National
Inspection Council for Electrical Installation
and Contracting (NICEIC) who carry out an
annual inspection of Elddis electrical
installations within motorhomes.
Gas Safe Register or STGW approved
installers carry out an annual inspection to
ensure that the gas installation installed by
Elddis fully comply with all relevant
regulations and standards.
Elddis is an ISO 9001:2015 approved
manufacturer certified by SGS Limited.
Please note: Elddis Motorhome model year.
Elddis model year starts on the 1st
September and runs to the 31st of August.

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GENERAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
Please read before using your new
motorhome.
In order for you to get the most out of your
new motorhome it is necessary for you to be
aware of the following:
(i) Do not obstruct ventilators (See Safety
Section - Ventilation)
(ii) Inspect the flexible gas hose regularly
for deterioration and renew as
necessary, with approved type, as and
in any case no later than the expiry date
stated on the hose.
(iii) It is recommended that you provide a
dry powder fire extinguisher complying
with ISO 7165 of at least 1 KG capacity
by the exit door and a fire blanket next
to the cooker. Ensure you read the
‘advice to occupier label’ fitted to your
motorhome.
(iv) Never use portable cooking or heating
equipment inside your motorhome. Do
not use your fitted cooking equipment
as heating at any time.
(v) Never allow modification to your gas or
electrical system unless qualified
persons carry them out. A Gas Safe
Register™ approved gas fitter should
carry out all modification to the gas
system. Any modifications carried out
on the electrical system should be
carried out by an electrician on the roll
of the NICEIC or be a member of the
ECA.
(vi) Never exceed your motorhome’s
Maximum Technical Permissible Laden
Mass.
(vii) Never exceed the front or rear axle
maximum load as specified by the
Peugeot weight plate under the bonnet.
(viii) Pull out worktop extensions, where
fitted, are only designed to take
maximum weight of 6kgs.
(ix) Please ensure extra care when young
children use high level bunks and
always use the safety nets and lift up
flaps provided.
(x) With the exception of the Alde heating
system ensure all the gas taps for the
appliances are turned off before
travelling.
(xi) If you suspect there is a gas leak
please open all the windows then
vacate the motorhome. Switch off the
gas supply if it is safe to do so. Then
contact your nearest Elddis Retailer to
arrange for them to check the gas
system.
(xii) Do not leave children under 14 years
of age unattended in your motorhome.
(xiii) Only those seats designated for
travelling should be occupied when the
motorhome is in motion.
(xiv) Please note that motorhomes are
covered by the seat belt regulations,
which came into force in October 2006.
These require children that are under
12 years old and also under 135cm in
height to be seated in either child seats
or on bolster cushions.
(xv) Ensure you remove all items from the
microwave before travelling.
(xvi) It is essential that you have securely
closed and locked the habitation door
before setting off on any journey.
Proper And Safe Use Of Storage
Areas In Motorhomes
The storage areas provided in your
motorhome are designed solely for the
purpose of carrying personal possessions;
these areas must not be used:
• As a habitation area (e.g. living, sleeping
or cooking).
• To carry passengers, animals or
livestock.
• For the installation (or use) of any LPG
gas operated appliances, (unless
supplied fitted by the manufacturer).
• For carrying LPG gas bottle cylinders,
(unless designated by the manufacturer).
• To carry any flammable liquids, (unless
properly stored, sealed and secured).
• For the operation of an electrical
generator.
• In such a way that the loading exceeds
the payload limit, as defined by the
manufacturer.
• Such that the weight distribution of the
vehicle means non-compliance with the
vehicle axle loads.

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GENERAL SAFETY
VENTILATION
All motorhomes manufactured by Elddis are
ventilated at both high and low level in
accordance with BS EN 721 Safety
Ventilation. The fixed ventilation points fitted
in your motorhome must not be blocked
under any circumstances as your safety may
depend upon them. It is advisable that the
fixed ventilation points are checked and
cleaned (where necessary) on a regular
basis.
High-Level Ventilation
This is always provided by fixed ventilation
within the fitted roof skylight. These roof
skylights should be cleaned annually by use
of a small brush to remove any dust that may
have accumulated around the mesh fitted.
On some roof skylights the mesh can be
easily removed to aid cleaning. On
fan-assisted roof skylights it is essential that
the fan is switched off prior to cleaning.
Low-Level Ventilation
All Elddis Motorhomes have fixed low level
ventilation provided. These ventilators are
covered with plastic covers designed to
prevent them from being obstructed by items
placed within the bed box. These covers can
be removed by undoing the two screws in
order to facilitate cleaning the ventilators,
however these covers must be replaced once
cleaning is completed.
It is essential for your safety that these
ventilators are not blocked at any time.
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms
In motorhomes 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.
Gas Dispersal Holes
All appliances and gas unions have a gas
dispersal hole within the same compartment.
It is essential that these are not blocked or
made ineffective.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire Extinguishers
It is recommended that a 1 kg (2lb) minimum
capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be
carried inside your motorhome at all times. A
pan fire must not have an extinguisher aimed
at it, but must be smothered with a fire
blanket.
In Case Of Fire
(i) Get everyone out of the motorhome as
quickly as possible using whichever exit
is quickest including windows. Do not
stop to collect any personal items.
(ii) Raise the alarm. Call the fire brigade.
(iii) Turn off gas container valve if safe to do
so.
Fire Retardant Foams
All motorhomes are equipped with
Polyurethane (PU) foam which are
combustion modified foam cushions, foam
mattresses and fire retardent fabric. All
furnishings and fabrics used by Elddis
comply with the Furniture and Furnishings
(Fire Safety) Regulations. In addition all
upholstery is made of fire retardant fabric.
Habitation Door
Note: Please ensure you only remove the
key from the door with the key in the vertical
position (12 o’clock).

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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
Before venturing out on to the road with your
motorhome, it is important that you prepare
correctly.
MOTORHOME WEIGHTS EXPLAINED
Mass in Running Order
The weight of your motorhome as it leaves
the factory, as new with standard fixtures and
fittings, plus an allowance for the driver of
75kgs, the mass of the fuel when the tank is
full and an allowance of 10kgs per gas bottle,
the number of gas bottles equal to the
number of connections provided at the
regulator.
Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass
The maximum mass the vehicle can be when
fully laden for use on the road.
User Payload
The load margin (payload), this represents
the difference between the Mass in Running
Order and the Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass. It shows the
maximum weight that can be loaded into your
motorhome, covering items such as food,
crockery, cutlery, clothing, bedding, etc.
Loading
It should be noted that even weight
distribution is a major factor in making your
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
cupboards and bed boxes.
Note: Light items are considered as clothing
and bedding. It is not recommended to travel
with tinned items in overhead lockers.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed maximum
technical permissible laden mass for your
motorhome.
BEFORE MOVING OFF
Whenever making a journey with your
motorhome, either setting off on holiday or
returning home, it is good practice to run
through this simple checklist.
(i) Close and secure all cupboards and
drawers and secure any loose articles.
(ii) Do not store tins, bottles, etc. in
overhead lockers.
(iii) Close and secure all windows and
roof lights.
(iv) Leave all curtains and blinds open to
aid visibility.
(v) Check that gas cylinders are securely
fastened and that the valve on the gas
cylinder is turned off. Also ensure that
the gas locker door is securely locked.
(vi) Turn off all gas appliances.
(vii) Switch off 240volt supply at source;
disconnect mains cable and store in an
appropriate place.
(viii) Check that the battery is secure and
that the battery box lid is sealed and
secure.
(ix) Ensure the fridge is on 12V operation
and door lock is set. (Note: the
electrical relays will allow the fridge to
be run on the vehicle battery when the
engine is running.)
(x) Remove any external fresh water
connections etc.
(xi) Make sure any heavy articles are
stored in accordance with the loading
procedure.
(xii) Lock the motorhome habitation door
(remember to take out your keys).
(xiii) Check your external rear view mirrors
and adjust if necessary.
(xiv) If a step is used, ensure it is put away
before moving off.
SENSIBLE LOADING
HOW TO APPORTION WEIGHT

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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
(xv) Your new Elddis motorhome has been
designed to carry passengers in
designated passenger seats only. The
fitting of a 3-point seat belt can identify
these seats. Any seat not fitted with a
3point seat belt is not designated as a
passenger seat.
(xvi) You are strongly recommended not to
carry passengers unless they are
seated in a designated passenger
seat.
(xvii) Ensure all tables have been stored in
their designated table storage position.
(xviii) Ensure you remove all items from the
microwave (if fitted) before towing.
(xix) Check all the road lights are
operational.
Pulling Off
• Pull away smoothly.
• Avoid wear and tear on clutch and
transmission by taking extra care.
• Change gears smoothly.
• Try not to jerk the clutch.
Bicycle Racks
Fitting a bicycle rack to the rear panel of a
motorhome will affect how weight is
distributed. There are restraints to be aware
of with such fitments.
The maximum loading allowed on the back
panel is 60 kgs including the weight of the
bike rack and bicycles.
The motorhome must also be balanced to
take into account the new weight distribution.
Weight must be distributed evenly.
Elddis cannot be held responsible for
problems related to a bicycle rack fitted by a
third party. A copy of the rear panel drawing
must be obtained by the retailer or service
centre from Elddis to ensure correct fixing
points are located.
Tow Bars
Your new Elddis motorhome has been
designed to accept a Witter tow bar. This has
been approved via type approval to ensure it
is safe to use and is the only tow bar
approved for fitting to Elddis motorhomes.
The maximum load allowed on the tow ball is
100kgs and the maximum overhang is
specified by the tow bar when fitted. The
fitting points for the tow bar are designated
by the fixing hole in the Witter extensions
fitted to the Peugeot chassis and full details
are available upon request from Elddis.

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MOTORWAY HANDLING
MOTORWAY HANDLING
Best Practice
To gain the most enjoyment and ensure a
long life for your motorhome, the following
should be observed:
• Do not bump kerbs with wheels.
• When overtaking ensure sufficient
clearance is given to other vehicles.
• Your motorhome will not accelerate as
quicly as a car, so take this into account
when attempting to overtake other
vehicles.
• Carry out all manoeuvers as smoothly as
possible.
• Use the wing mirror to check your
motorhome has cleared has cleared the
other vehicle.
• Slow down and take care when driving
over raised speed bumps, ‘sleeping
policemen’ or when embarking/
disembarking ferries.
• In high or cross winds, travelling downhill
or in conditions of poor visibility reduce
your speed.
• High-sided vehicles can cause air
buffeting so extra care must be taken
when passing or being passed. Leave as
much space as possible when overtaking
these types of vehicles
Speed Limits
Be sure to observe all statutory speed limits
and adapt your speed to take account of
prevailing weather and road conditions.
Towing Your Motorhome
In the unlikely event that you have to tow
your motorhome, the towing point is fitted
within the front bumper, behind the
removable flap provided by Peugeot. The
towing hook can be found in the tool box
supplied by Peugeot, found under the front
passenger seat.

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MOTORWAY HANDLING

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ARRIVING ON SITE
ARRIVING ON SITE
CHECK SITE REGULATIONS
On arrival at a campsite, you should always
check the site regulations. This will help avoid
any unnecessary conflict with site
management and other site users.
SELECTING A PITCH
Carefully select where you wish to place your
motorhome. The site should be as level as
possible, preferably 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 ground it is better to pitch facing
downhill, especially during wet weather.
LATERAL LEVELLING (SIDE TO SIDE)
A quick glance at your pitch should tell you if
you are likely to need side to side leveling i.e.
levelling across the axle. On uneven ground
lateral levelling is accomplished by the use of
a leveler jack or ramp and a spirit level
placed ‘across’ the motorhome floor.
LEVELLER JACK
Place the leveller jack, folded flat, in front of
the wheel that is to be raised to level the
axle. Drive the motorhome onto the leveler
jack and adjust the height until the spirit level
shows that the motorhome is laterally level.
RAMP
Reverse onto your pitch about a foot further
back than you wish to end up. Then place the
levelling ramp in front of the wheel that needs
to be raised.
Place a spirit level parallel to the axle or just
inside the motorhome door. It helps to have
two people at this point. One should drive the
motorhome very slowly forward moving the
wheel up the ramp, and the other should
indicate when the spirit level bubble is in the
middle.
Whichever method you use, once level,
apply the motorhome handbrake and chock
the motorhome wheel if necessary.

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ARRIVING ON SITE

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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
You have arrived at your destination and now
want to start to enjoy your new Elddis
motorhome. The following is a step by step
guide to connecting your services and getting
everything in your motorhome working.
ELECTRICITY
Power Supply Charger
Your motorhome is fitted with a power supply/
charger. This will charge the leisure battery
“where supplied” when fitted and also power
the 12V systems in addition to your leisure
battery.
A leisure battery must be fitted to the
motorhome at all times.
The Charger is fully automatic and will not
overcharge the leisure battery.
12v Systems:
When connected to the 230V site supply the
automatic Power Supply/Charger will charge
the leisure battery and power the 12V
systems.
When the ignition is switched on the 12V
system in the motorhome is automatically
switched off, vehicle power is supplied to the
refrigerator.
GENERATOR/CHARGER
When connecting to a generator, always
switch off the RCD, start the generator and
allow running for a few minutes to stabilise.
When this has happened, switch the RCD to
the ON position.
ELECTRICITY MAINS SUPPLY
Your motorhome’s main electrical installation
is designed to run on 230V at 50 hertz AC
supply.
CONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY ON
ARRIVAL AT SITE
Before connecting the motorhome 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 motorhome is properly earthed.
Never accept a supply from a socket
outlet or plug having only two pins, or
from a lighting outlet.
(iii) Any residual current device (earth
leakage circuit breaker) in the mains
supply to the motorhome has been
tested within the last month. In case of
doubt, consult the site owner or their
agent.
(iv) Make sure that the switch at the site
supply point is off and that all electrical
equipment in the motorhome is switched
off by ensuring your motorhome mains
isolating switch on the MCB is in the
‘OFF’ position.
Once the above checks have been made:
(v) Remove any cover to the electricity inlet
provided on the motorhome and insert
the female connector of the flexible
orange supply cable as shown.
(vi) Locate the site
supply and remove any
cover from the socket
outlet provided at the
supply point. Insert the
male plug at the other
end of the flexible orange
supply cable. Switch on
the main switch at the site
supply point (if
appropriate).
(vii) Place any surplus
cable under the
motorhome. Ensure that
the surplus cable is not
coiled up as it could
overheat.
(viii) The MCB main electricity supply switch
should be put in the ‘ON’ position.
(ix) Check the RCD is working by pressing
the test button. Once pressed all
electrical lights and appliances should
cease to operate. Reset and then check
the electrical system is operational.

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(vii) Place any surplus cable under the
motorhome. Ensure that the surplus
cable is not coiled up as it could
overheat.
(viii) The MCB main electricity supply switch
should be put in the ‘ON’ position.
(ix) Check the RCD is working by pressing
the test button. Once pressed all
electrical lights and appliances should
cease to operate. Reset, and then check
the electrical system is operational.
(x) Finally in order to get your 12V system
operational, ensure the master 12V
switch is in the ‘ON’ position.
DISCONNECTING MAINS SUPPLY
WHEN LEAVING SITE
(i) Switch ‘OFF’ at the motorhome mains
isolating switch.
(ii) Remove the male plug from the site
supply.
(iii) Disconnect the female plug from the
motorhome and store the cable in an
appropriate 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 unplug it.
A means of checking the polarity of the mains
supply when overseas is recommended.
There are available several proprietary
makes of equipment for the purpose.
If it can be achieved, it is preferable to
connect live to live and neutral to neutral to
maintain full electrical protection.
CHECK all motorhome equipment is set-up
to accept the site supply before actually
switching on.
WIRING OF CONNECTING CABLE AND MOTORHOME MAINS INLET
WARNING: It is essential that connections are made exactly as shown. If terminal
markings are not in accordance with the above diagram they must be ignored.

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GAS SUPPLY
Your motorhome is designed to operate using
either propane or butane liquefied petroleum
gas at 30M/bar. Gas can be obtained from
your motorhome dealer. Your motorhome is
designed to accept a maximum 2 x 6kg gas
bottles.
Connection
Make sure that heating and cooking
appliances and gas cylinders are switched
off.
Each gas appliance is connected to its own
gas isolation tap under the cooker. These are
identified on the tap via a label. Below is a
key to identify each label.
To operate the tap the arrow on the tap
shows the direction of flow for the gas. The
arrow should be pointing towards the
appliance for the appliance to operate. There
will be a small label next to the bank of taps
under the cooker, which is also reproduced
below:
Gas Regulator
Your Motorhome is
fitted with a Road safe
gas regulator.
The operating
instructions are given
below.
Intended use
The Truma SecuMotion
gas-pressure regulator is
a device that ensures
uniform gas pressure (30
mbar) with a permissible
inlet pressure range of
0.3 - 16 bar.
SecuMotion regulates and monitors the
consumption of liquid gas. If the specified
consumption is exceeded or if the pressure at
the regulator outlet falls below 27 mbar (due
to gas pipe break, for example), the integrated
gas flow monitor will shut off the flow of gas. A
high pressure hose with a hose-break safety
device is essential for connecting the
SecuMotion gas pressure regulator to the gas
cylinder.
Truma offers hoses with common connection
fittings to enable use of gas cylinders with
various valve connection sizes.
Your Motorhome has been supplied with a
hose for connection to a propane gas
bottle.
The integrated overpressure safety device
complies with the requirements for a
commercial safety device against
impermissible pressure increases throughout
Europe, a type tested liquefied-gas heating
system may be used while driving (according
to the EU directive 2001/56/EC) if the system
includes a regulator with an appropriately
configured gas installation.
Pressure regulating devices and hoses must
be replaced with new ones no more than 10
years after their date of manufacture (every 8
years if used commercially). This is the
responsibility of the operator.
Water Heater
Space Heater
Refrigerator
Cooking Appliance
Gas On/Off
Hob

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ROAD SAFE GAS REGULATOR
Operating instructions
The use of upright gas cylinders from which
gas is taken in the gas phase is mandatory
for the operation of gas regulators, gas
equipment and gas systems. Gas cylinders
from which gas is taken in the liquid phase
(e.g. for fork lifts) must not be used, since
they would result in damage to the gas
system.
Taking into operation
Open gas remote switch if present.
1. Open the cylinder’s valve.
2. Firmly press the green reset button on
the high pressure hose.
3. Press gas flow monitor reset button
(green button) on gas pressure regulator
slowly.
4. Release gas flow monitor reset button
(green button) on gas pressure regulator
slowly (3 seconds). If no pressure point
is felt when the button is pressed again,
the regulator is ready for operation
(repeat procedure if necessary). Start
the gas-burning devices if desired. If the
gas cylinders are closed, SecuMotion
may switch off after an extended period
of no usage.
Changing a gas cylinder
Please use the included screwing tool to
attach and remove the high pressure hoses.
It will help you generate the necessary
tightening torque and will prevent damage to
the screw fittings, which may otherwise result
from using an improper tool.
When the cylinder is connected please
ensure that the high pressure hose is not
placed under any strain.
Residual gas: No smoking! No open
flames!
- Close the empty gas cylinder’s valve.
- Remove the high pressure hose from the
gas cylinder and remove the clip-on
adapter, if present.
- Attach the high pressure hose to the full
gas cylinder and apply the clip-on adapter,
if present.
- Open the full cylinder’s valve.
- Press the hose-break safety device and
the gas-flow monitor (see “Taking into
operation”).
Anytime after making changes, check the
hose connection to the cylinder valve for
leaks (see “Checking for leaks in the high
pressure area”).
Exchanging hoses.
Please use the included screwing tool to
attach and remove the high pressure hoses.
It will help you generate the necessary
tightening torque and will prevent damage to
the screw fittings, which may otherwise result
from using an improper tool.
Residual gas: No smoking! No open
flames!
- Close the gas cylinder’s valve.
- Remove the high pressure hose from the
gas cylinder (or from the slip-on adapter)
and from the regulator inlet.
When performing a hose change, please
ensure that the white gasket provided with
the hose (hose outlet - regulator inlet) is
correctly installed and not damaged.
We recommend that the gasket (part no.
50020-76300) be replaced with every hose
change.
- Screw country-specific high pressure hose
to SecuMotion inlet and cylinder (or to
adapter).
Open the gas cylinder’s valve.
- Press the hose-break safety device and, if
necessary, the gas-flow monitor (see
“Taking into operation”).
Anytime after making changes, check the
hose connections to the cylinder valve and to
the inlet of the SecuMotion gas-pressure
regulator for leaks.

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WATER SYSTEM
Filling your fresh water tank
Your motorhome is fitted with a standard
water inlet which can be filled using a hose
pipe connected to a tap placed into the water
filler point.
Please take care not to over fill your tank it is
advised that someone monitors the water
level in the tank while filling is in progress.
Waste Water Tank
Your new motorhome is also fitted with a 100
Litre waste water tank. All waste water
excluding the toilet waste will run into the
waste water tank. The level of water in the
tank can be monitored using the control
panel. Opening the grey waste outlet
provided on the outside of the motorhome
empties the tank. Open the tap when the
outlet is over a drain and the water will run
out of the tank.
Draining Down Your Water System
(i) It is essential that you drain down your
motorhome water system when it is not
in use. This is most important during
winter months to protect against frost
damage
(ii) Disconnect the water pump and switch
off power supply.
(iii) Open the safety drain valve on the water
heater located next to the water heater.
(iv) Open all taps and remove all plugs from
sinks and showers. Lever operated taps
should have the lever put into the up and
central position.
(v) Open both the blue and grey drain
outlets on the outside of your
motorhome.
(vi) Adjust the level of the motorhome to
ensure that the drain outlet is at the
lowest point of the motorhome.
After 30 minutes level the motorhome and
prepare it for storage if necessary.
High Pressure Gas Hoses
You should only connect to this regulator
using a length of approved high-pressure
hose not exceeding 450mm from the gas
cylinder to the regulator. These approved
high-pressure hoses are available from your
Elddis Retailer. These hoses are connected
using screw thread fittings, which will make a
seal if connected and tightened using a
spanner. Once the hose is securely
connected turn on the gas tap above the
regulator, then turn on the gas bottle to allow
gas to flow into the motorhome.
In order to make all your motorhome gas
appliances operational it is necessary to
open each appliance gas tap as detailed in
previous column. All your gas appliances
should now be operational. Instructions on
how to use each appliance are detailed later
in your handbook.
WARNING: Aerosols and highly flammable
liquids must not be stored in the
compartment behind, or adjacent to, any
gas appliance. Some industrial LPG
appliances operate at high pressure and
require a ‘high pressure’ regulator. This
often has an adjusting handle on it.
NEVER use such a regulator on a
motorhome.
Ventilation holes must be clear at all
times.

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7-1
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
GAS SAFETY ADVICE
In the event of a suspected gas leak the gas
must be turned off using the isolation valve
on the gas bottle. A competent gas fitter
should then check the system before it is
used/reused.
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.
See Index - Ventilation
FACTS ABOUT LPG
• LPG is not poisonous.
• Bi-products of incomplete combustion
are harmful to health.
• LPG is dangerous if all air and oxygen is
excluded.
• LPG has been given a smell by the
manufacturers in order to identify leaks.
• The gas is heavier than air and therefore
sinks to the lowest point.
AWNING SPACES, LPG AND
APPLIANCE EXHAUST
Using a refrigerator on gas which vents into
an enclosed awning space must only be
done if there is sufficient ventilation to
prevent the build up of CO2.
Space and Water heaters may produce
sufficient amounts of CO2 to pollute the
awning space, if it is totally enclosed and
therefore MUST NOT BE used on gas when
an awning is attached.
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 are in use.
Please note: Ventilation holes must be clear
at all times.
LPG GAS 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. You are advised not to use
any additional gas appliances outside your
motorhome.
Please ensure that you have read the
operating instructions for each gas appliance
contained in your Owners Information Pack.
Please ensure that any gas hose left
unconnected is protected from dirt or other
foreign bodies entering the hose.
WARNINGS
• Fresh air circulation should be
allowed below the motorhome when
appliances are in use and when flues
terminate below the floor to allow free
evacuation of the products of
combustion. At least three sides of
the underfloor space should always
be kept open and unobstructed
especially by snow. Do not make any
additional openings in the floor.
• No appliance shall be used outside
when connected to an internal outlet.
• Maintain adequate spacing of
combustible materials from sources
of heat.
• Do not use additional independent
gas appliances inside the
motorhome.