elddis 2016 Buccaneer - Table of Contents

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CONTENTS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ........ 1-1
Model Year Designation .......................... 1-1
Buccaneer Technical Approvals .............. 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY ............................... 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
Petrol/Diesel Fumes ................................ 2-2
Fire Safety ............................................... 2-2
Fire Extinguishers ................................... 2-2
In Case Of Fire ........................................ 2-2
Fire Retardant Foams ............................. 2-2
Escape Paths .......................................... 2-2
Your Caravan Payload Explained ........... 2-3
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ............... 3-1
Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio .... 3-1
Loading ................................................... 3-1
Internal Loading & Checks ...................... 3-1
External Loading & Checks ..................... 3-2
Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ................. 3-2
Winterhoff Stabiliser - Hitch Head
Operation ................................................ 3-2
Activating the Stabiliser ........................... 3-2
Checking the Stabiliser ........................... 3-2
Uncoupling .............................................. 3-3
Use of Your Caravans Breakaway Cable 3-4
Handbrake .............................................. 3-5
Cables ..................................................... 3-5
TOWING AND DRIVING ......................... 4-1
Reversing ................................................ 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................... 4-1
Setting Off ............................................... 4-1
Caravan Handling ................................... 4-1
Motorway Driving .................................... 4-2
Towing Covers ........................................ 4-2
Tyre and Wheel Checks .......................... 4-2
ARRIVING ON SITE ............................... 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................... 5-1
Selecting a Pitch ..................................... 5-1
The E&P Hydraulics Levelsystem ........... 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 Safety Advice ................................... 6-3
Facts about LPG ..................................... 6-3
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance
Exhaust ................................................... 6-3
LPG Gas System .................................... 6-3
Gas Supply ............................................. 6-4
Connection .............................................. 6-4
Changing a Gas Cylinder ........................ 6-4
Auto Changeover Gas Regulator ............ 6-4
High Pressure Gas Hoses ...................... 6-6
Water System .......................................... 6-7
High Flow Watermaster Pump with
Intelligent Control (IC) ............................. 6-7
Maintenance ........................................... 6-9
Helpful Hints ............................................ 6-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-10
Diagnostic Codes .................................. 6-10
Winterising ............................................ 6-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 7-1
12v Power Supply ................................... 7-1
Battery Installation .................................. 7-1
Battery Maintenance ............................... 7-1
Generators / Charger .............................. 7-1
230v Power Supply ................................. 7-1
Mains Unit ............................................... 7-1
Resetting the RCD .................................. 7-2
Automatic Charging System ................... 7-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights7-2
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S
EQUIPMENT ........................................... 8-1
Control panel ........................................... 8-2
Combined Cooker, Hob, Oven and Grill .. 8-3
Using the Hotplate Gas Burners ............. 8-3
Using the Electric Hotplate ...................... 8-4
Using the Grill ......................................... 8-4
Using the Oven ....................................... 8-5
Oven Temperature Control ...................... 8-5
Refrigerator ............................................. 8-7
Operation ................................................ 8-7
Defrosting ...............................................8-11
Switching off Refrigerator ....................... 8-11
Winter Operation ................................... 8-12
Alde Heating ......................................... 8-13
Alde 3020 Control Panel ....................... 8-13
Whale Watermaster® Exterior Water
Pump with Intelligent Control® .............. 8-16
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