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elddis AVANTE Owner's Handbook Manual (126 pages)

Brand: elddis | Category: Motorhomes | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
2
Welcome and Introduction
6
Model Year Designation
6
Elddis Technical Approvals
6
General Safety
8
Please Read before Using Your New Caravan
8
Ventilation
9
High-Level Ventilation
9
Low-Level Ventilation
9
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms
9
Gas Dispersal Holes
9
Petrol/Diesel Fumes
9
Fire Safety
9
Fire Extinguishers
9
In Case of Fire
9
Fire Retardant Foams
9
Your Caravan Payload Explained
10
Preparing for the Road
12
Tyre and Wheel Checks
12
Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio
12
Loading
12
Internal Loading & Checks
12
External Loading & Checks
13
Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up
13
Towing and Driving
16
Reversing
16
Speed Limits
16
Setting off
16
Caravan Handling
16
Motorway Driving
17
Towing Covers
17
Arriving on Site
18
Check Site Regulations
18
Selecting a Pitch
18
Side-To-Side Levelling
18
Leveller Jack
18
Ramp
18
Front & Back Levelling
18
Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site or Steep Hill
19
Entering and Exiting the Caravan
19
Getting Started
20
Electricity
20
Power Supply Charger
20
12V Systems
20
Generator/Charger
20
Electricity Mains Supply
20
Connecting to Mains Supply on Arrival at Site
20
Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site
21
Overseas Electrical Connection
21
Gas Safety Advice
22
Facts about LPG
22
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust
22
LPG Gas System
22
Gas Supply
23
Connection
23
Changing a Gas Cylinder
23
High Pressure Gas Hoses
24
Water System
24
High Flow Watermaster Pump with Intelligent Control (IC)
24
Maintenance
26
Helpful Hints
26
Troubleshooting
27
Diagnostic Codes
27
Winterising
27
Electrical System
28
12V POWER SUPPLY
28
Battery Installation
28
Battery Maintenance
28
Generators / Charger
28
Mains Unit
28
Resetting the RCD
28
Automatic Charging System
29
Internal Lights
29
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights
29
Connecting a Solar Panel And/Or Satellite Dish (Option Only)
29
External Solar Panel Connection
29
External Satellite TV Connection
29
How to Use Your Caravan'sequipment
32
Control Panel
33
Operating Instructions
33
Operating the Spacer Heater
33
Operating the Water Heater
34
Programming the Timer
35
Operating the Pump
36
Troubleshooting
36
Space Heater Diagnostic Screens
37
Water Heater Diagnostic Screens
37
Power Consumption Warning Screens
38
Winterising
39
Combined Cooker, Hob, Oven and Grill
40
Using the Hotplate Gas Burners
40
Using the Electric Hotplate
41
Using the Grill
41
Using the Oven
42
Oven Temperature Control
42
Refrigerator
44
Defrosting
48
Switching off Refrigerator
48
Winter Operation
49
Battery Charger
51
Smoke Alarm
51
Nuisance Alarms
52
Battery Replacement
52
Cleaning Your Alarm
52
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
53
Recognising Alarm Signals and Warnings
53
Using Your Alarm
53
Switching on Your CO Alarm
53
Re-Setting the Alarm
53
Replacement of Batteries
53
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure
54
Maintenance of Your Alarm
54
Thetford C-260 Cassette Toilet Range
55
Introduction
55
Preparing for Use (Standard)
55
Using the Toilet (Standard)
57
Emptying
57
Emptying with Optional Features
57
Cleaning and Maintenance
58
Toilet Bowl
58
Waste Holding Tank
58
Cleaning and Maintenance for Optional Features
59
Winter Operation
59
Storage
59
Toilet Unit Malfunctions
59
Rooflights
61
The Omivent (12V) Rooflight (Option)
61
The Heki 2 Rooflight (Option)
61
Mini Heki Rooflight
62
MIDI Heki Rooflight
62
Windows
63
Polyplastic Window Opening
63
Blinds & Flyscreens
63
Flyscreens
63
Door Flyscreen
63
Shower
64
Taps
64
Gas Locker Door
65
Internal Doors
65
Other Internal Doors
65
Paddle Latch
66
Magnetic Catches
66
Sprung Hinges
66
Room Divider
66
Bed Make-Up
67
Front Wrap Round Seating (Option)
68
Lift up Bed Extensions (Where Fitted)
68
Removable Drawer Locker
68
Avtex Aerial
68
Entertainment System
68
Radio/CD with MP3 Connectivity
68
How to Use Your TV Aerial
69
Protect - Autowatch Alarm System (Option Only)
71
AL-KO Trailer - Control
72
Security
74
Caravan Theft
74
Tracker Retrieve
74
CRIS - the Caravan Registration and Identification Scheme
74
AL-KO Secure Wheel Lock (Option)
75
Window Etching & Chassis Marking
77
Electronic Tagging
77
Care of Your Caravan
78
Exterior Cleaning
78
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
78
Acrylic Windows
78
Window Blinds & Flyscreens
78
Winterisation/Storage
78
ABS - a Frame Cover, Wheel Spats & Panels
78
Interior Walls
79
Furniture
79
Cooking Equipment
79
Soft Furnishings
79
Winterisation and Storage
79
Shower Trays, Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings
79
Cleaning of All Taps
79
Thetford Toilet
80
Pre-Season Water System Preparation
81
Getting Ready for the Winter
82
Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier
83
Tyres
83
Pressures
83
Tyre Wear and Damage
83
Changing a Wheel
83
Jacking
85
Lubrication
85
Drilling or Welding of Parts or Accessories
86
Independent Suspension
86
Coupling Head
86
Secondary Braking (Breakaway Cable)
86
Brake Drum/Hub Assembly
86
The ALKO Caravan Chassis
86
Chassis Members
86
Operating Instructions
87
Braking System Adjustment
89
Storage
92
Long Term & Winter Storage
92
Caravan Covers
92
Power Drain
92
Caravan Warranty Cover
94
Non Warranty Repairs
96
Remedial Work
96
Caravan Construction - Main Components
98
ALKO Chassis
98
Braking System
98
Solid Construction Body Shell
98
Windows
98
Insulation
98
Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Door
98
Awning Channel
98
Equipment List
100
Avante
100
Wiring Diagram - Avante
102
Road Lights - Avante
103
General Questions
104
Glossary
106
Service Documents
112
Notification of Change of Ownership
116
Notification of Change to Name and Address
118
Useful Addresses
120
Index
122

elddis AVANTE Owner's Handbook Manual (104 pages)

Touring Caravan

Brand: elddis | Category: Motorhomes | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Welcome and Introduction

6
- Model Year
  6
- Elddis Technical Approvals
  6
General Safety

8
- Please Read before Using Your New Caravan
  8
- Ventilation
  9
- High-Level Ventilation
  9
- Low-Level Ventilation
  9
- Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms
  9
- Gas Dispersal Holes
  9
- Petrol/Diesel Fumes
  9
- Fire Safety
  9
- Fire Extinguishers
  9
- In Case of Fire
  9
- Fire Retardant Foams
  9
- Your Caravan Payload Explained
  10
Preparing for the Road

12
Towing and Driving

18
- Reversing
  18
- Speed Limits
  18
- Setting off
  18
- Caravan Handling
  18
Arriving on Site

20
- Check Site Regulations
  20
- Selecting a Pitch
  20
- Side-To-Side Levelling
  20
- Leveller Jack
  20
- Ramp
  20
- Front & Back Levelling
  20
- Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site or Steep Hill
  20
Getting Started

22
- Electricity
  22
- Power Supply Charger
  22
- 12V Systems
  22
- Generator/Charger
  22
- Electricity Mains Supply
  22
- Connecting to Mains Supply on Arrival at Site
  22
- Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site
  23
- Overseas Electrical Connection
  23
- Gas Supply
  24
- Connection
  24
- Changing a Gas Cylinder
  24
- Gas Regulator
  24
- High Pressure Gas Hoses
  24
- Water System
  25
- Setting Your Water System on Your New Avanté Caravan
  25
- Draining down Your Water System
  25
Gas Safety Advice

26
- Facts about LPG
  26
- Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust
  26
- LPG Gas System
  26
Electrical System

28
- 12V POWER SUPPLY
  28
- Battery Installation
  28
- Battery Maintenance
  28
- Generators / Charger
  28
- Mains Unit
  28
- Resetting the RCD
  28
- Automatic Charging System
  29
- Internal Lights
  29
- Connecting a Solar Panel And/Or Satellite Dish (Option Only)
  29
- Solar Panel Connection
  29
- Satellite TC Connection
  29
- 12V Fuses - All Models
  30
How to Use Your Caravan'sequipment

32
- Electrical Control Panels
  32
- Avanté
  32
- Cooking Equipment
  33
- Gas Hob
  33
- Gas Grill
  34
- Gas Oven
  34
- Refrigerator Model Thetford N112
  35
- Operating Instructions
  35
- Refrigerators
  35
- Electric Power Operation
  35
- Maintenance (All Fridge Variants)
  36
- Securing Products for Driving
  36
- Door Locking Mechanism
  36
- Operating Instructions
  37
- Refrigerator Model Thetford N175 LCD (646 Models Only)
  37
- Powering with Electricity
  37
- Selecting Electrical Power
  37
- Powering with Gas
  37
- Securing Products for Driving
  38
- Door Locking Mechanism
  38
- Troubleshooting
  39
- Maintenance
  40
- Water Heater Operation
  41
- Gas Operation
  41
- 230V Operation
  41
- Space Heater Operation
  41
- Fan Operation
  42
- Microwave
  42
- Battery Charger
  43
- Smoke Detector
  43
- Thetford C400 Bench Toilet
  44
- Preparing the Toilet for Use
  44
- Thetford Cassette C-200 CWE Toilet
  48
- Introduction
  48
- Features
  48
- Preparing for Use
  48
- Emptying the Waste Holding Tank
  48
- Winterising/Storage
  51
- Cold Weather Use
  51
- High Altitude and Hot Weather Use
  51
- Cleaning and Maintenance
  51
- Rooflights
  52
- The Omivent (12V) Rooflight
  52
- Toilet Unit Malfunctions
  52
- Standard MPK Rooflight
  52
- MIDI Heki Rooflight
  52
- Windows
  53
- Polyplastic Window Opening
  53
- Blinds & Flyscreens
  53
- Flyscreens
  53
- Door Flyscreen
  53
- Taps
  53
- Exterior Door Retainers
  54
- Gas Locker Door
  54
- Internal Doors
  55
- Magnetic Catches
  56
- Bed Make-Up
  57
- Bunk Beds
  57
- Front Wrap Round Seating (Option)
  58
- Removable Drawer Locker
  59
- TV Aerial
  59
- VHF Television Reception (Overseas Only)
  59
- Entertainment System
  59
- Radio/DVD
  59
- Explorer Protect - Autowatch Alarm System (Option Only)
  60
- BPW INTELLIGENT DRIVE CONTROL (IDC) SYSTEM (Option Only)
  61
Security

62
Care of Your Caravan

64
- Exterior Cleaning
  64
- Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
  64
- Acrylic Windows
  64
- Window Blinds & Flyscreens
  64
- Winterisation/Storage
  64
- ABS - a Frame Cover, Wheel Spats & Panels
  64
- Interior Walls
  64
- Furniture
  64
- Cooking Equipment
  65
- Carpets, Upholstery and Curtains
  65
- Shower Trays, Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings
  65
- Cleaning of All Taps
  65
- Water Containers
  65
- Water Systems - Sterilization
  66
- Truma Space Heater
  66
- Thetford Toilet
  66
- Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier
  67
- Tyres
  67
- Pressures
  67
- Tyre Wear and Damage
  67
- Changing a Wheel
  67
- Jacking
  68
- Lubrication
  68
- Maintenance of Your BPW Chassis
  69
- Procurement of Spare Parts
  69
Storage

70
- Long Term & Winter Storage
  70
- Caravan Covers
  70
- Power Drain
  70
Warranty

72
Code of Practice - Water Ingress

74
Caravan Construction - Main Components

76
- BPW Chassis
  76
- Braking System
  76
- Body Shell
  76
- Windows
  76
- Insulation
  76
- Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Lid
  76
- Awning Channel
  76
- Additional Fixings to Your Caravan Shell
  76
Equipment List

78
- Avanté
  78
Electrical Drawings

80
- 13 Pin Plug Wiring Diagram
  80
- Wiring Diagram - Avanté
  81
- Road Lights - Avanté
  82
Technical Specifications

84
- Elddis Avanté
  84

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elddis AVANTE Owner's Handbook Manual (104 pages)

Table of Contents

Welcome and Introduction

General Safety

Preparing for the Road

Towing and Driving

Arriving on Site

Getting Started

Gas Safety Advice

Electrical System

How to Use Your Caravan'sequipment

Security

Care of Your Caravan

Storage

Warranty

Code of Practice - Water Ingress

Caravan Construction - Main Components

Equipment List

Electrical Drawings

Technical Specifications

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