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elddis Buccaneer Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 Buccaneer Touring Caravan OWNERS HANDBOOK Issue 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ..1-1 Gas Safety Advice ........6-3 Model Year Designation ......1-1 Facts about LPG ........6-3 Buccaneer Technical Approvals ....1-1 Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust ........... 6-3 GENERAL SAFETY ....... 2-1 LPG Gas System ........6-3 Please read before using your Gas Supply ..........
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Using your Alarm ........8-15 Protect - Autowatch Alarm System ..8-38 Switching on your CO Alarm ....8-15 Basic Operation Arming the System ..8-38 Re-setting the Alarm ......8-15 Disarming the System ......8-38 Replacement of Batteries ...... 8-15 Panic Alarm ...........
  • Page 4 Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Door ............13-1 Awning Channel ........13-1 EQUIPMENT LIST ........ 14-1 Buccaneer ..........14-1 WIRING DIAGRAM - BUCCANEER ..15-1 Road Lights - Buccaneer ...... 15-2 GENERAL QUESTIONS ...... 16-1 GLOSSARY .......... 17-1 SERVICE DOCUMENTS ...... 18-1 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ........
  • Page 5 CONTENTS CONTENTS-4...

  • Page 6: Welcome And Introduction

    Owners should not tow their In order to ensure your new caravan is safe touring caravans with commercial vehicles. to use, Elddis are members of and have been When selecting a towing vehicle it is inspected by the following bodies.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    In order for you to get the most out of your to the cooker. Ensure you read the new Elddis caravan it is necessary for you to ‘advice to occupier label’ fitted to your be aware of the following:...

  • Page 9: Ventilation

    A VENTILATION pan fire must not have an extinguisher aimed All caravans manufactured by Elddis are at it, but must be smothered with a fire ventilated at both high and low level in blanket.

  • Page 10: Your Caravan Payload Explained

    Plated maximum technical retailer will reduce the overall payload permissible laden mass (PMTPLM) available to the customer. As specified by Elddis and in compliance with User Payload is the sum of the PEP and the the European Directive on Masses and OEP.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY...

  • Page 12: Preparing For The Road

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD LOADING PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Always lower and secure the jockey wheel CARAVAN TOWING VEHICLE and the four corner steadies (with the brace WEIGHT RATIO provided) before entering the caravan. This This ratio has a major influence on stability. It will ensure that the caravan does not tip up is recommended that: when you are inside.

  • Page 13: External Loading & Checks

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD External Loading & Checks CABLES Gas cylinders should only be stored, For peace of mind, you may wish to check correctly positioned, and secured in the the ability of the cables to be able to cope gas bottle locker.
  • Page 14 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD long as the AKS 3004 is not placed on Checking the efficiency of the left/right the ball, the handle will remain open. Put friction pads: the opened coupling onto the clean 1) Couple up AKS 3004 towball.
  • Page 15 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Manoeuvring operation For easier manoeuvring (on campsites etc), pull the stabiliser lever to the ‘up’ position. Please do not use the stabiliser lever as an manoeuvring handle. Please use the handles on the Caravan or fit the AL-KO manoeuvring handle to your jockey wheel (available separately).

  • Page 16: Use Of Your Caravans Breakaway Cable

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD USE OF YOUR CARAVANS Fixed tow ball systems BREAKAWAY CABLE The cable with spring clip should be passed The law requires that any trailer with a behind the towbar assembly (where cable MTPLM (GVW) exceeding 750 kg must have length is sufficient) and then clipped back on a braking system and it must work.
  • Page 17 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD...

  • Page 18: Towing And Driving

    TOWING AND DRIVING SPEED LIMITS TOWING AND DRIVING • Always adhere to the speed limits in REVERSING force. It is advisable to have a second person • When national speed limits apply, when assisting when reversing the caravan. towing on a single carriageway, the Start practising by choosing a left-hand bend speed limit is reduced to 50mph.

  • Page 19: Motorway Driving

    TOWING AND DRIVING MOTORWAY DRIVING When your caravan was first manufactured the tyres fitted were chosen because they Important Points: would carry the load that the caravan was 1. Caravans may not be towed in the designed to carry. outside lane of a three or four lane Note that it may be possible to increase the motorway.

  • Page 20: Arriving On Site

    ARRIVING ON SITE Using the hydraulic levelsystem ARRIVING ON SITE The levelling system is only to be used for CHECK SITE REGULATIONS creating a stable and horizontal position for On arrival at a site, you should always check the caravan. the site regulations.
  • Page 21 ARRIVING ON SITE Operating instructions WARNING: Before driving off, check to make sure that all supports have been Before taking into service, the following withdrawn. points must be observed: • The noseweight (A) may not exceed the Safety warnings max. 150 kg. Not observing the following warnings may •...
  • Page 22 ARRIVING ON SITE • In case of repairs/malfunctions to the hydraulic levelsystem: know what you are doing. Never try to repair it yourself, but consult your installer or dealer. • Fully read this user manual, before using the hydraulic levelling system. •...
  • Page 23 ARRIVING ON SITE Functions The diagram below shows the appearance of the remote control. By using the remote control you can operate the hydraulic levelsystem. Function declaration: (9) LED: Manual mode (1) LED: Slope too steep (10) Button: Left side (2) LED: Battery low voltage (11) Button: Rear side (3) LED: Withdraw front wheel...
  • Page 24 ARRIVING ON SITE Extensive function declaration SLOPE TOO STEEP In this position the caravan cannot be levelled (the surface is not even enough) If necessary switch over to manual mode. BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE The battery is empty of the voltage is too low to be able to work safely.
  • Page 25 ARRIVING ON SITE Operating the levelsystem Automatic levelling Procedure for automatic deployment/extension of the axle and corner supports. ON/OFF (no.5) AUTOMATIC MODE (no.7) Step 1 Press 1x on the button ON/OFF (no.5) to switch the levelsystem ON. The E&P-logo LED lights up, indicating that the levelsystem is switched on. When there is insufficient or no battery voltage, the indicator LED “LOW VOLTAGE”...
  • Page 26 ARRIVING ON SITE Manual levelling In below the procedure for manual deployment/extension of the axle and corner supports. The manual levelling function is mainly used when automatic levelling is not possible due to a large tilt of the caravan. With the help of this feature it is also possible to change the position of the caravan;...
  • Page 27 ARRIVING ON SITE Then the other axle support can be extended by holding button “LEFT SIDE” (no.10) or “RIGHT SIDE” (no.13) pressed down. The levelling procedure automatically stops when the caravan is levelled in the left right direction. The ORANGE arrow level LED (no.14) goes out. LEFT SIDE (no.10) INDICATOR LED...
  • Page 28 ARRIVING ON SITE Retracting the jacks Follow the procedure below to retract the axle and corner supports. ON/OFF (no.5) RETRACT ALL JACKS (no.8) Step 1 Press 1x on the button “ON/OFF” (no.5) to switch the levelsystem ON. The “E&P-logo” LED lights up, indicating that the levelsystem is switched Step 2 Press 1x on the button “RETRACT ALL JACKS”...
  • Page 29 ARRIVING ON SITE Setting the zero point Step 1 Press 1x on the button “ON/OFF” (no.5) to switch OFF the levelsystem after manual levelling. Step 2 Press 1x on the button “ON/OFF” (no.5) to switch the levelsystem ON. Step 3 Press 5x on the button “FRONT SIDE”...
  • Page 30 ARRIVING ON SITE Battery Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the remote control by firmly pressing the cover and then sliding out. Insert the 9V battery carefully reassemble the battery cover (in most common cases the battery is already fitted).
  • Page 31 ARRIVING ON SITE Which device takes command Emergency push button The device which is switched on first (remote Introduction control or control panel) takes the command To give caravan users even more confidence to control the system, until that device is during their holiday experience we have switched off.
  • Page 32 ARRIVING ON SITE Schematic diagram of the hydraulic levelsystem Below the schematic view/diagram of the E&P Hydraulics levelsystem. Hydraulic corner support Hydraulic corner support front side: left front side: righ Control panel Battery Operating system (not included Hydrauli c Pump Remote control Fuse (optional)
  • Page 33 ARRIVING ON SITE • The jacks always operate 2 at a time at 1 Remarks and recommendations side. The left side, right side, front side Below is an overview concerning remarks and rear side. Only when retracting do and recommendations (tips) of the hydraulic they operate all 4 at the same time.
  • Page 34 ARRIVING ON SITE Troubleshooting In case of an error message, check the caravan stands are not too high at the front (front wheel must be withdrawn), whether the battery has sufficient voltage, whether the oil level is correct, whether there is any damage to the jacks, and check all the cables. If this does not lead to a solution for the fault, the fault could be located in the drive units.
  • Page 35 ARRIVING ON SITE Maintenance Furthermore, during the winter period we have to deal with situations in which de-icing The E&P Hydraulics levelsystem does not salt will tack to the outside of the system. have parts that need to be maintained Preventative maintenance should be: periodically.
  • Page 36 ARRIVING ON SITE All warranty claims require a product test and approval by (a dealer of) E&P Hydraulics. All repairs must be approved by E&P Hydraulics before the work starts. There can be no exceptions to this procedure. Immediately contact E&P Hydraulics directly before trying to perform a repair or change to your E&P Hydraulics product.
  • Page 37 ARRIVING ON SITE 5-18...

  • Page 38: Getting Started

    ARRIVAL AT SITE You have arrived at your destination and now Before connecting the caravan installation to want to start to enjoy your new Elddis the mains supply, check that: caravan. The following is a step by step guide to connecting your services and getting The mains supply is suitable for your everything in your caravan working.

  • Page 39: Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site

    GETTING STARTED WIRING OF CONNECTING CABLE AND CARAVAN 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. (iii) Disconnect the female plug from the the other end of the flexible orange caravan and store the cable in an supply cable.

  • Page 40: Gas Safety Advice

    GAS SAFETY ADVICE LPG GAS SYSTEM In the event of a suspected gas leak the gas Elddis do not recommend the use of any must be turned off using the isolation valve external cylinders. All cylinders in use should on the gas bottle. A competent gas fitter be within the gas locker provided.

  • Page 41: Gas Supply

    GETTING STARTED GAS SUPPLY Changing a Gas Cylinder Your caravan is designed to operate using Before commencing to change a gas cylinder either propane or butane liquefied petroleum ensure that the valve on the cylinder is turned gas at 30M/bar. Gas can be obtained from fully off.

  • Page 42: Auto Changeover Gas Regulator

    GETTING STARTED Auto Changeover Gas Regulator Instructions for use The Whale Auto The two inlets of the regulator are to be Changeover Gas connected by means of two high pressure Regulator, Type 924N hoses complying with the specfications of has been specially Standard EN1949.

  • Page 43: High Pressure Gas Hoses

    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.

  • Page 44: Whale High Flow Pump With Intelligent Control

    GETTING STARTED Step Three Whale High Flow Pump with Intelligent Control ® Insert plug and secure by using the socket lid Your caravan has been fitted with the Whale to lock in place. High Flow Pump with Intelligent Control ® Water System Before using you water system for the first time, you must prime the water system and...
  • Page 45 GETTING STARTED To calibrate the Water System Now that the water system has been primed, you must calibrate the Intelligent Control ® unit, which is located at the back of the water socket (inside the caravan). 5 easy steps to calibrate your Watermaster IC Pump ®...
  • Page 46 GETTING STARTED Water System - Diagnostics ® To aid with trouble shooting the green LED on the Intelligent Control unit will flash to indicate different fault types. Code Tap open and pump running Fast Flash In Calibration Mode (flash every 1 second or less) 5 Second Flash Calibrated and ready for use (flash every 5 seconds)
  • Page 47 GETTING STARTED Storing Your Water Pump The socket lid must be closed while not in use. The pump must be removed from the socket before moving the caravan. The pump must be stored in a cool, dry place when not in use. When refilling your water container, the pump can be placed as shown to keep it clean.
  • Page 48 GETTING STARTED Water System - Maintenance Whale Watermaster Pump with Intelligent ® Control is designed to be maintenance free and does not contain any serviceable parts. Please note: The Intelligent Control unit is enclosed to protect the electronics and must not be opened.
  • Page 49 GETTING STARTED 6-12...

  • Page 50: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ref table. Discharging a battery below this ELECTRICAL SYSTEM figure will cause permanent damage. 12v POWER SUPPLY Overheating and gassing will occur when re- connected to the mains supply. Battery Installation Your caravan will be fitted with a BCA Leisure 12 Volt Battery State of Charge charging and power distribution unit.

  • Page 51: 230V Power Supply

    (who may be the local electricity board). It is please only replace these lights with identical dangerous to attempt modifications and lights which are available from your Elddis additions yourself. Lamp holder-plugs retailer. (bayonet- cap adaptors) should not be used under any circumstances.

  • Page 52: Connecting A Solar Panel And/Or Satellite Dish (Option Only)

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Connecting a Solar Panel and/or Satellite Dish (Option only) If you ordered your caravan with the entertainment pack option fitted then your caravan will have both a solar panel connection point and a satellite TV connection point within the battery box. External Solar Panel Connection To connect a solar panel insert the panel connection lead into the connection point...
  • Page 53 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT - BUCCANEER...

  • Page 54: How To Use Your Caravan'sequipment

    Congratulations on your purchase of a new regulator via a high pressure gas hose and Elddis caravan. Within this section of your the bottle valve is in the ‘on’ position. Also caravan’s handbook we will give you brief ensure the appliance isolation valves are in details on how to operate all of the caravan’s...

  • Page 55: Combined Cooker, Hob, Oven And Grill

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT COMBINED COOKER, HOB, OVEN The burners are controlled individually and AND GRILL each is monitored by a thermocouple probe. In the event the burner flames are accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.

  • Page 56: Using The Electric Hotplate

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Using the Electric Hotplate Using the Grill 1. Ensure the electricity is switched on. 1. Ensure the gas cylinder is connected and turned on. 2. The hotplate control is numbered from 1 (Low) to 6 (High). To turn on, rotate the 2.

  • Page 57: Using The Oven

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Care should be taken when removing pans trays or dishes making contact with the back from the grill, i.e. use of oven gloves and by of the oven. To remove a shelf, pull forward making use of the removal grill pan handle.
  • Page 58 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Dish Mark 1/4 - 1/2 90°C 110°C 130°C Very cool Meringues 110°C 130°C 150°C Cool Stewed fruit 120°C 140°C 160°C Cool Rich fruit cake, rice pudding 130°C 150°C 170°C Warm Baked custard, shortbread finger 140°C 160°C 185°C...

  • Page 59: Refrigerator

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Refrigerator Maintenance • In compliance with the applicable Operation regulations, please note that the gas unit The refrigerator is equipped to operate on and the connected ventilation ducts must three power modes: be checked by authorised technical •...
  • Page 60 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MES appliances (manual energy Manual energy selection/automatic selection) ignition on MES: Electrical operation Fig 1 Fig 2 1 = Power ON/OFF switch To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 2 = Energy selector button 230V ~ seconds.
  • Page 61 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Setting of cooling compartment Fastening and releasing the door temperature lock when parking the vehicle If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time, the locking hook may be clamped by means of a lockbar. The door may now be opened by just pulling it without need of pressing the locking button.

  • Page 62: Alde Heating

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT ALDE HEATING G. MENU button Button for setting menu. Alde 3020 Control Panel H. On/Off button Shut down / turn on the boiler. From standby mode to setting menu When on standby, the indoor temperature is 3020 displayed and the outdoor temperature is displayed if an outdoor temperature sensor...
  • Page 63 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Set the required temperature 1. Increase the quantity of warm water by pressing the + button. When activated The temperature can be set from +5ºC to the plus symbol changes colour to green. +30ºC in steps of 0.5ºC. Warm water is always available (50ºC) when the boiler is on 2.
  • Page 64 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Heating with gas Do as follows to activate heating with gas. If both electricity and gas are selected, electricity is given priority. +22°C 2 kW Unlocking the tool menu It is possible to go from the setting menu to the tool menu.

  • Page 65: Microwave

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MICROWAVE Operation Procedure • Plug power supply cord into 230V AC 50Hz power outlet. • Press eco button until beep sounds and display is turned on. • After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.

  • Page 66: Battery Charger

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Wattage Output Chart The power level is set by pushing the Power button. The chart shows the display, the power level and the percentage of power. Push the Power button Power level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power once P-HI 100%...

  • Page 67: Nuisance Alarms

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO Cleaning your alarm ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Your alarm should be cleaned at least once a Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm year. may indicate a defective alarm and it should To clean your alarm, remove it from the be returned for service.

  • Page 68: Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Switching on your CO alarm Note: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the following guidance: • Remove the batteries from the pack and insert them into the battery compartment. Make sure that you fit the batteries correctly to the polarity markings (+ or -) shown within the battery compartment.

  • Page 69: Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT End-of-life - This alarm will chirp every 30 Maintenance of your alarm seconds with a red LED flash after at least 10 To keep your alarm in good working order: years operation to let you know it has •...

  • Page 70: Thetford C-260 Cassette Toilet Range

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT THETFORD C-260 CASSETTE TOILET Holding Tank is covered. Far more RANGE information on Thetford toilet fluids, see last page of this manual. Screw the cap Introduction back onto the emptying spout and turn The Thetford Cassette Toilet is a high quality back to its original position.
  • Page 71 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Standard Optional features Note: Optional features can be bought from Thetford dealerships. PARTS Control panel (with optional features) Removable Seat and Lid Swivelling Toilet Bowl Blade Handle Flush Button Waste Holding Tank Level Indicator Water Filling Door (only if toilet has own flush-water tank) Rotating Emptying Spout...

  • Page 72: Using The Toilet (Standard)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Using the toilet (standard) Emptying 10. Turn the bowl to the desired position with The Waste Holding Tank has a capacity of 18 the lid closed and using both hands. litres and requires emptying when the red 11.

  • Page 73: Cleaning And Maintenance

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Note: The Waste Holding Tank Level Clean seat and lid The seat and lid can Indicator will flash when the holding tank is easily be removed: Lift the seat and lid not present. In this case the toilet will not assembly and pull the round pins (inside flush.

  • Page 74: Cleaning And Maintenance For Optional Features

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT regularly cleaned with water and treated with Open the access door on the outside of Thetford High Grade Seal Lubricant. This will your caravan or camper and empty the ensure that the seals remain flexible and in Waste Holding Tank at an authorised good condition.
  • Page 75 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 8-22...

  • Page 76: Rooflights

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT ROOFLIGHTS (iv) To close the rooflight, proceed with steps (i-iii) in reverse order. Your caravan is fitted with at least one type of the following roof lights. To open in the intermediate position: The Omivent (12v) Rooflight (i) Open the toggle catches on either side of the rooflight.

  • Page 77: Midi Heki Rooflight

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT • Close HEKI 2 completely before moving Midi Heki Rooflight off. • Do not leave your caravan when HEKI 2 is open. • Please consult your supplying dealer if you have any problems or defects. •...

  • Page 78: Mpk Rooflight

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MPK Rooflight Fig 3 Fig 1 The flynet and the pleated blind can be operated together or separately. To open the Instructions rooflight dome both have to be opened. The rooflight can be raised to an opening WARNING: To avoid heat accumulation do angle, on one side, to a maximum of 70°...

  • Page 79: Windows

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT WINDOWS BLINDS & FLYSCREENS Your caravan will be fitted with Polyplastic Blinds framed windows. (i) Pull blind down by its centre catch. Do Polyplastic Window Opening not pull down by one side of the blind. This will inevitably lead to problems.

  • Page 80: Shower

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT SHOWER WARNING: The water temperature could be very high so always lift the tap in the Using your Caravan Shower centre position, then mix the water to To safely enjoy showering in your new achieve the desired temperature.

  • Page 81: Gas Locker Door

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT GAS LOCKER DOOR OTHER INTERNAL DOORS All caravan models are fitted with a gas strut Other internal doors such as the wardrobe supported door which will remain in the open and table storage locker are fitted with a 2- position without the need for a holding position button lock.

  • Page 82: Magnetic Catches

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MAGNETIC CATCHES ROOM DIVIDER Magnetic catches The room divider should be held in place work on contact with during transit by the use of the strap with the the metal plate on stud fastening. When stationary, the room the rear of the door.

  • Page 83: Bed Make-Up

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT BED MAKE-UP Parallel Lounge The two single beds can be easily converted into a double bed by pulling out the bed slats, stored beneath the chest of drawers or stored in the bed slat box at the front/end of the caravan. Arrange seat cushions appropriately.
  • Page 84 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Day and Night Bed Makeup - Galera 8-31...
  • Page 85 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Day and Night Bed Makeup - Barracuda 8-32...

  • Page 86: Front Wrap Round Seating (Option)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT FRONT WRAP ROUND SEATING REMOVABLE DRAWER LOCKER (Option) To remove from the caravan, first locate the If you have purchased the wrap round two retaining straps at the bottom rear of the seating option for your new caravan please unit, the straps are released by pulling away note that the centre seat can be extended by and down this releases the thumb catches.

  • Page 87: Teleco Tv Aerial

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT TELECO TV AERIAL Connection to the Amplifier Connect the lead exiting from the pole to the ANT input of the amplifier. Connect with the relevant lead, the TV connector of the amplifier with the television. Connect the amplifier to a 220V power socket or a battery, making sure you do not invert the + and - terminals (Fig 1).
  • Page 88 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Fig 1 Gain Adjustement With the dB dial turned all the way clockwise, amplifier sensitivity will be at maximum and it is therefore able to receive the weakest signals. If, instead, the signals are very strong, there may be image overlap on the TV screen.

  • Page 89: How To Use Your Tv Aerial

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT HOW TO USE YOUR TV AERIAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Digital TV set-up guide Check aerial/radio fuse If there is no power, check the 5 amp fuse Connect aerial and power located within the PDU marked radio is in Fix the TV to a working order.
  • Page 90 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Note: Sometimes transmitters are being repaired or upgraded Go to: http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/help_and_advice/engineering_works Check if signal is OK that day / week. Check there are no obstructions Is the vehicle outside in an open space? Check that the vehicle has no obstructions: House lean to/canopy Trees (also blowing in the wind) House or other buildings...

  • Page 91: Protect - Autowatch Alarm System

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT PROTECT - AUTOWATCH ALARM Emergency Disarm SYSTEM Insert the touch-key briefly into the socket. Manufactured by Autowatch, The system is The alarm will turn off. designed to give years of trouble free Silent Arm and Disarm operation.

  • Page 92: Al-Ko Trailer - Control

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT AL-KO Trailer - Control AL-KO Automatic Trailer Control is an electronic control system that reacts quickly to maintain the stability of the car and caravan. The system continually monitors the stability of the caravan during a journey and operates when an unstable condition is encountered.
  • Page 93 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 8-40...

  • Page 94: Security

    Theft deterrent, prevention and security of IDENTIFICATION SCHEME your touring caravan is taken very seriously CriS is the Central Registration & at Elddis. That is why we have provided a Identification Scheme that issues touring combination of standard features and caravan registration documents, equivalent to...

  • Page 95: Al-Ko Secure Wheel Lock (Option)

    SECURITY AL-KO SECURE WHEEL LOCK Note: Read the operating instructions and (Option) act in accordance with them. Keep the operating instructions for general use. Follow You must register your key, should you fail to the safety instructions as well as the warning do this you will not be able to order a spare information.
  • Page 96 SECURITY Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 6 Fig. 5 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10...

  • Page 97: Window & Chassis Marking

    SECURITY WINDOW & CHASSIS MARKING ELECTRONIC TAGGING In conjunction with the CriS registration scheme, all Elddis touring caravans are electronically tagged during manufacture for added security and to ease vehicle identification. The security tag containing the individual identity of your caravan is concealed within the caravan body and can only be read by using a special decoder.

  • Page 98: Care Of Your Caravan

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN washed off using plenty of cold water do not CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN use a sponge to clean off heavy dirt deposits. This section of the guide is devoted to the Any remaining dirt should be washed off using care, cleaning and general preservation of a soft cloth and warm water.

  • Page 99: Interior Walls

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN INTERIOR WALLS 6. If the stain is still present then call in the professional. Your caravan interior walls will only require a wipe over with a damp cloth, using a mild 7. If the professional fails then contact us at detergent, to keep them in a ‘showroom’...

  • Page 100: Winterisation And Storage

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN The most affected areas: to clean the upholstery as this may damage the pile. Avoid detergents which may damage Soiling deposits tend to build up at the points the fabric’s protection. Use a sponge or a where you enter the rooms, at the points clean white cloth but do not wash or rub the where you are seated and on stairs nosings.

  • Page 101: Water Containers

    (e.g. Milton for 15 minutes). Please note: Suitable sterilising chemicals are available from your Elddis Retailer, (iv) The solution should be emptied from the container. accessory shop, chemists, or home-brew shops. It is not, however, recommended to (v) The opening of any container should be use bleach or sodium met bisulphide.

  • Page 102: Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier

    Only use the wheel bolts supplied with your caravan. If you need to replace these bolts you should obtain bolts from an approved Elddis Retailer. The bolt fixings should be tightened in the sequence shown in the diagram below. Do NOT simply tighten clockwise or anti clockwise.

  • Page 103: Jacking

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN The corner steadies must not be used to jack should be tightened gradually in up the caravan. They can be lowered to sequence. Do not over tighten at this touch the ground only as a safety measure to point as the final tightening should be stabilise the caravan.

  • Page 104: The Alko Caravan Chassis

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN THE ALKO CARAVAN CHASSIS galvanising spray obtainable from vehicle accessory outlets. Chassis members Damage to chassis members through impact The recommended tow vehicle coupling etc. must not be straightened or welded. height is 415 +/- 35mm from the ground to Damaged chassis members must be the centre of the ball.

  • Page 105: Operating Instructions

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Operating instructions Stabiliser Unit: • To operate the Stabiliser (once coupled to the towball), simple press the stabiliser lever down as far as it will go (Fig. 4/Item Fig 1 Coupling handle (Fig. 1/Item 1), Stabiliser Fig 4 Lever (Fig.
  • Page 106 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN 3) Close Stabiliser lever until resistance is Noises whilst driving felt (ie friction pads are in contact with the As a rule, the friction pads of the AKS 3004 ball but not yet under pressure). do not make a noise during driving. Any 4) If the arrow on the arm (Fig.

  • Page 107: Braking System Adjustment

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Overrunning device Jockey wheel The device housing is packed with grease on Lubricate wheel and screw thread assembly, but will require periodic periodically with grease. maintenance to ensure smooth operation of Brake linkage the braking system. All moving parts should be lubricated 1) Regrease the shaft bearings via the periodically to ensure their satisfactory...
  • Page 108 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN pulled out it should extend between 5 and 8 mm (Fig. 8). (On tandem axles a double abutment is fitted to the front axle only). • Repeat for other wheel or wheels. • On tandem axles the brake cables from the rear axle should pass over this axle and cross over each other...
  • Page 109 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN • Finally, if the alloy road wheels have Chassis Lubrication Points been removed, re-tighten using a calibrated Torque Wrench to 130 Nm (Newton Metres) (96 lb-ft) - on all M12 wheel bolts - in sequence, i.e. North, South, East, West not clock or anticlockwise.

  • Page 110: Storage

    STORAGE Caravan covers may be used to protect your LONG TERM & WINTER STORAGE new Buccaneer caravan provided that the If the caravan is to be stored for any length of cover used is of a breathable type. time, especially over the winter period, the...
  • Page 111 STORAGE 11-2...

  • Page 112: Caravan Warranty Cover

    Elddis products are covered against water Introduction ingress damage for 10 years from the original At Elddis we are confident that our new date of purchase of a new product. (6 years caravans are engineered using the latest for subsequent owners from the 1st owners manufacturing techniques and advanced original date of purchase).
  • Page 113 In Years 3 and 10 the service must • In the case of a dispute Elddis will be completed no more than 60 days appoint an independent arbitrator. Elddis on or before the anniversary of the...

  • Page 114: Non Warranty Repairs

    (up to a maximum the Retailer from whom you purchased the of six years commencing at the original date caravan or any Elddis approved Retailer and of purchase from the first owner) and is as give the following information, which will help...
  • Page 115 WARRANTY 12-4...

  • Page 116: Caravan Construction - Main Components

    More comprehensive descriptions can be INSULATION found in the equipment manufacturers Buccaneer caravans are built to comply with literature held in the Owner’s Information grade 3 thermal insulation in accordance with Pack. the European Standard BSEN 1645 part 1.
  • Page 117 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION 13-2...

  • Page 118: Equipment List

    EQUIPMENT LIST EQUIPMENT LIST BUCCANEER CHASSIS ALKO SPACE HEATER ALDE COMBI 3020 WATER HEATER ALDE COMBI 3020 THETFORD ASPIRE 2 GRILL THETFORD ASPIRE 2 COOKER THETFORD ASPIRE 2 REFRIGERATOR DOMETIC 8 SERIES MICROWAVE DAEWOO TAPS CARAFAX MIXER TAP L240/L120 TOILET...
  • Page 119 EQUIPMENT LIST 14-2...

  • Page 120: Wiring Diagram - Buccaneer

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS WIRING DIAGRAM - BUCCANEER 15-1...

  • Page 121: Road Lights - Buccaneer

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS - BUCCANEER 15-2...

  • Page 122: General Questions

    Q: What Is The Correct Awning Size For My Caravan? A: Ground to ground awning measurements for Elddis caravans can be found by looking in the latest model section, the Product Archive section on our website, or by referring to the relevant Technical Data Sheet, however, we advise you verify this information by threading a piece of string through the awning channel from ground to ground, and then by measuring the string.
  • Page 123 Q. How Many Years Will Spare Parts Be Available For My Caravan? A. Elddis will endeavour to supply spare parts for a caravan, for at least 8 years from new. Q. What If The Parts Are No Longer Available? A.

  • Page 124: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Bunk Bed GLOSSARY This is a sleeping place, usually higher up 13 pin plug than a conventional bed. Often (but not The plug used to connect the caravans always) this can be folded or removed to electrical system to your towing vehicle to provide additional living space.
  • Page 125 GLOSSARY Dinette This is a popular style of seating Is Glass-reinforced plastic, but more arrangement where two seats or settees face commonly known as glass fibre (not fibre each other across a table. glass, which is a trade name). Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Handbook ELCB Earth leakage circuit breaker - see This is a owners manual, a guide to the...
  • Page 126 GLOSSARY Leisure Battery Number Plate This supplies the power for the caravan Caravans must display a legal number plate electrical systems and is sometimes called showing the same registration mark as their an auxiliary battery. towing vehicle. Levelling Optional Equipment Payload The process of ensuring that a caravan is The payload required for equipment to level when sited on a pitch.
  • Page 127 GLOSSARY Road Lights Towing Mirrors The external lights used while the vehicle is Additional rear vision mirrors added to a travelling. towing vehicle to provide a greater width of view to see past a caravan. Roof Lights - See Roof Vent. Train Weight Roof Vent The maximum permissible combined weight...

  • Page 128: Service Documents

    Buccaneer will not pay any unapproved Service Centre for the undertaking of any warranty work. Minimum service requirements The service must be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel.
  • Page 129 SERVICE DOCUMENTS UNDERBODY (Caravans Only) (continued) Item Condition Remove brake drums - clean & check hub bearings & seals Clean brake shoes & check condition (incl. springs and expanders) Brake rods, cables & supports-check operation, lubricate and adjust Refit brake drums – fit new hub nuts and torque to manufacturers settings, adjust brakes &...
  • Page 130 SERVICE DOCUMENTS APPLIANCES (check gas and electric operation) Item Condition Fridge - check operation from 12V, 230V & gas Hob - check operation Oven - check operation Grill and fan - check operation Fridge - check operation Water boiler – Check operation Heater - check operation and top up header tank with anti-freeze (where applicable), bleed as necessary WATER SYSTEM...
  • Page 131 SERVICE DOCUMENTS BODYWORK Item Condition Doors and windows - check all catches are present and operating correctly. Blinds and flyscreens - check condition and operation Roof - check condition of roof. Cab seats - check condition of the seats and seats belts Floor - check condition of floor Furniture - check condition of the furniture Damp Test - undertake a damp test and record all readings taken.
  • Page 132 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 5th SERVICE 6th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
  • Page 133 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 13th SERVICE 14th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...

  • Page 134: Notification Of Change Of Ownership

    * In order for you warranty to remain valid, your caravan must have been serviced annually by an Approved Retailer / Service Centre, NCC Approved Workshop or NCC equivalent standard as set out in this handbook. If you do not want to receive information about products and services from Elddis, please tick. 19-1...
  • Page 135 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP 19-2...

  • Page 136: Notification Of Change To Name And Address

    Daytime telephone number: ........Date of purchase: ........Email: ............................. Details of your Caravan: Range: ..............Model: ............. Vehicle identification number (17 digits): ..................If you do not want to receive information about products and services from Buccaneer, please tick. 20-1...
  • Page 137 CHANGE OF ADDRESS 20-2...

  • Page 138: Useful Addresses

    USEFUL ADDRESSES USEFUL ADDRESSES AL-KO (Chassis Supplier) South Warwickshire Business Park Kineton Road, Southam Warwickshire, CV47 0AL Fax: 01926 818562 email: mail@al-ko.co.uk Thetford Ltd (Hobs, Grill, Oven and Toilet supplier) Unit 19, Oakham Drive Parkwood Industrial Estate Rutland Road, Sheffield, S3 9QX Tel: 0114 273 8157 Fax: 0114 5753094 email: infogb@thetford.eu...
  • Page 139 USEFUL ADDRESSES 21-2...

  • Page 140: Index

    INDEX INDEX Lubrication ......10-6 Shower Trays, Shower Room Alarm and Wash Basin Fittings ... 10-3 Autowatch Alarm System ..8-38 Thetford Toilet ....... 10-4 Alko Chassis ......13-1 Tyres ........10-5 ATC (Automatic Trailer Control) 8-39 Water Containers ....10-4 Water Systems - Sterilisation 10-4 Care of your caravan Battery Installation ......
  • Page 141 Site Regulations ......5-1 Speed Limits ......4-1 Storage Mains Unit ........7-2 Long Term & Winter ....11-1 Mains UniT - Buccaneer ..... 7-4 Model Year ......... 1-1 Taps .......... 8-27 Toilet Notification of Change of Thetford C260 ....... 8-17 Ownership ......
  • Page 142 INDEX 22-3...
  • Page 143 INDEX © Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics Ltd. Tel: 01332 549278. (MY2018. Ref: 21558) 22-4...
  • Page 144 The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.explorer-group.co.uk 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.

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