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elddis Accordo 2021 User Manual

elddis Accordo 2021
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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
Changing a Gas Cylinder ........................ 6-3
Gas Regulator ......................................... 6-3
High Pressure Gas Hoses ...................... 6-4
Water System .......................................... 6-4
Filling your Fresh Water Tank ................. 6-4
Waste Water Tank ................................... 6-4
Draining Down Your Water System ......... 6-4
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
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
Schaudt WA 121525 Booster Unit ........... 8-2
General ................................................... 8-2
Function .................................................. 8-2
Location .................................................. 8-3
Maximum Bulb Ratings for
Internal Lights ......................................... 8-3
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES
EQUIPMENT ........................................... 9-1
Main Entrance Door Handle Operation ... 9-2
Control Panel .......................................... 9-3
Vegas Button Control Panel .................... 9-3
Vegas Voltmeter without Water or
Gas Level ................................................ 9-4
Cooking Equipment ................................. 9-5
Gas Hob .................................................. 9-5
Gas Grill .................................................. 9-6
Gas Oven ................................................ 9-6
Electrical Operation ................................. 9-8
Gas Operation (Liquid Gas) .................... 9-8
Setting of Cooling Compartment
Temperature ............................................ 9-8
Mains Power (230V) ............................... 9-9
Gas operation (Liquid Gas) ..................... 9-9
Door Locking ......................................... 9-10
Whale Duo Control - Heat Air ................ 9-15
Instructions for Use ............................... 9-15
Electric Power Management ................. 9-17
MY2021 Elddis Accordo Motorhome

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

elddis Accordo 2021 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandelddis
ModelAccordo 2021
CategoryMotorhomes
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

End Of Life Vehicle Directive

Guidance on motorhome disposal at end of life per European directive.

Elddis Technical Approvals

Information on Elddis motorhome's European approval and safety standards compliance.

GENERAL SAFETY

Please read before using your New Motorhome

Essential safety guidelines for motorhome operation, including general precautions.

Proper And Safe Use Of Storage Areas In Motorhomes

Rules for the safe use of storage areas, prohibiting certain activities.

VENTILATION

Importance of maintaining ventilation at high and low levels for safety.

FIRE SAFETY

Guidelines on fire extinguishers, procedures in case of fire, and fire-retardant materials.

PREPARING FOR THE ROAD

MOTORHOME WEIGHTS EXPLAINED

Explanation of vehicle weight terms like Mass in Running Order and Payload.

Loading and Weight Distribution

Advice on balancing the load for safe and pleasant driving.

BEFORE MOVING OFF Checklist

A pre-journey checklist to ensure safe departure.

Bicycle Racks and Tow Bars

Information on fitting bicycle racks and tow bars, including weight considerations.

MOTORWAY HANDLING

Best Practice and Speed Limits

Guidelines for safe driving on motorways, including speed and overtaking.

Towing Your Motorhome

Brief guidance on towing procedures for the motorhome itself.

ARRIVING ON SITE

Site Selection and Levelling

Advice on choosing a pitch and achieving lateral levelling using jacks or ramps.

GETTING STARTED

Electricity Connection and Operation

Connecting to mains supply, 12V systems, chargers, and overseas connections.

Gas Supply and Safety

Connecting gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and general gas safety advice.

Water System Operations

Filling fresh water, waste water management, and draining the system.

GAS SAFETY ADVICE

Facts about LPG and Ventilation

Information on LPG properties and ventilation requirements for gas appliances.

LPG Gas System and Warnings

Recommendations for the LPG system and general safety warnings.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12V Power Supply and Battery

Battery installation, maintenance, charging, and state of charge indicators.

230V Power Supply and Safety

Mains unit, RCD resetting, circuit breakers, and 230V equipment consumption.

Automatic Charging & Booster Unit

Details on the automatic charging system and the Schaudt booster unit.

Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights

Specifications for maximum bulb wattage for various internal lights.

HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT

General Equipment Operation Notes

General notes on operating gas and electrical appliances before use.

Main Entrance Door Handle Operation

Instructions for operating the main entrance door handle and locking mechanism.

Control Panel and Display

Explains the function of the control panel buttons and display indicators.

Water Level Calibration

Steps to calibrate the control panel to the motorhome's water tank.

Cooking Equipment

Safety warnings and operating instructions for the cooker, grill, and oven.

Gas Grill and Gas Oven Operation

Specific operating instructions for the gas grill and gas oven.

Refrigerator Operation and Maintenance

How to operate the refrigerator on different power modes and its maintenance.

Refrigerator Power Modes

Details on 12V, 230V, and Gas operation modes for the refrigerator.

Refrigerator Gas Operation and Controls

Instructions for gas operation, including prior steps and explanation of controls.

Refrigerator Door Locking & Shelves

Instructions for door locking, positioning shelves, and removable freezer compartment.

Storing Food & Defrosting

Guidelines for storing food in cooling/freezer compartments and defrosting the unit.

Refrigerator Winter Operation & Failure Display

Advice for winter operation and interpreting the refrigerator's failure indicator lights.

Refrigerator Troubleshooting

Common refrigerator failures and actions to resolve them.

Whale Duo Control - Heating System

Instructions for using the Whale Duo Control for heating, including power settings.

Whale Duo Control - Temperature & Power Settings

Steps to select temperature and power settings for the heating system.

Whale Duo Control - Troubleshooting

Identifying and resolving lockouts and common faults with the Whale Duo Control.

Whale Duo Control - Lockout Clearing Procedure

Step-by-step guide to clearing lockouts on the Whale Duo Control panel.

Whale Duo Control Panel - Expanse

Overview of icons and functions for the Expanse model control panel.

Operating Instructions - Drain Valve & Winterising

How to operate the water heater drain valve and winterise the unit.

Water Heater Fault Finding

Identifying fault codes and their remedies for the water heater.

Water Heater Lockout Clearing Procedure

Step-by-step guide to clearing lockouts on the water heater control panel.

Smoke Alarm Operation and Testing

How to operate, test, and maintain the smoke alarm, including low battery warnings.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Symptoms

Information on CO alarms, sources of CO, and symptoms of CO poisoning.

CO Alarm Safety and Best Practices

Crucial safety advice for CO alarms and fuel-burning appliances.

CO Detector Features and Testing

Operating features, testing procedures for sounder, batteries, and sensor.

Rooflights Operation (Heki 2)

Instructions for opening and closing the Heki 2 rooflight in various positions.

Rooflights (Midi Heki, Omnivent) and Windows

Operation of Midi Heki, Omnivent rooflights, and Polyplastic opening windows.

Taps and Water System Winterisation

Information on kitchen and washroom taps, including winterisation advice.

Internal Doors and Catches

Operation of toilet doors, wardrobe doors, magnetic catches, and locker latches.

THETFORD C-260 CASSETTE TOILET

Comprehensive guide to preparing, using, emptying, and maintaining the cassette toilet.

Toilet Parts and Optional Features

Diagram and list of standard and optional parts for the cassette toilet.

Using the Toilet with Optional Features

Operation of optional features like Electric Blade and Automatic Ventilator.

Emptying the Waste Holding Tank

Steps for emptying the waste holding tank and preparing the toilet for reuse.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Guide to cleaning the toilet bowl, seat, lid, and waste holding tank.

Winter Operation and Storage

Advice for using the toilet in winter and storing it for long periods.

TELECO TV AERIAL

Instructions for installing and operating the Teleco TV aerial system.

Connecting to Amplifier & Operation

Connecting the amplifier and operating instructions for the TV aerial system.

HOW TO USE YOUR TV AERIAL

Guide to setting up digital TV, including connection and tuning.

Troubleshooting TV Reception

Guide to checking fuses, TV monitor, coax lead, and signal strength.

HOW TO MAKE UP YOUR BEDS

Instructions for converting seating areas into beds for various models.

Whale Easi-Slide Socket & Safety Info

Instructions for using the socket and important safety information for various connections.

External BBQ Outlet Socket Safety

Safety warnings and advice for using the external BBQ outlet socket.

SECURITY

Theft Deterrent Features

Information on standard and optional features to deter theft and aid recovery.

Tracker and VIN CHIP Systems

Details on optional tracking systems and VIN CHIP identification for security.

CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME

Exterior Body Shell Care

Guidelines for washing and cleaning the motorhome's painted body shell and GRP.

Acrylic Window and Blind Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning acrylic windows and window blinds/flyscreens.

ABS Panels and Interior Surfaces

Cleaning advice for ABS panels, interior walls, and furniture.

Carpet, Upholstery & Washroom Fittings Care

Cleaning instructions for carpets, upholstery, curtains, and washroom fittings.

Water Systems and Container Care

Importance of cleaning water systems and containers to prevent bacterial contamination.

Thetford Toilet Care and Changing a Wheel

Toilet care advice, including cold weather use and changing a wheel.

Pre-Season Water System Preparation

Steps to prepare the water system for use after winter, checking for leaks.

Getting Ready for Winter

Procedures to prepare the motorhome for winter storage, focusing on water systems.

STORAGE

Long Term & Winter Storage Procedures

Recommended operations for storing the motorhome for extended periods, especially winter.

Motorhome Covers and Battery Maintenance

Advice on using motorhome covers and maintaining the leisure battery during storage.

MOTORHOME HABITATION WARRANTY COVER

Warranty Scope and Conditions of Use

Overview of warranty coverage, applicable conditions, and usage restrictions.

Warranty Exclusions

List of conditions and damages not covered by the motorhome warranty.

Three Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Details of the manufacturer's warranty for the first three years of ownership.

Ten Year Body Integrity Warranty

Coverage details for water ingress defects over a ten-year period.

Reporting a Fault and Service Requirements

Procedures for reporting faults and essential annual service requirements for warranty.

MOTORHOME CONSTRUCTION - MAIN COMPONENTS

Solid Construction Body Shell

Description of the motorhome's body shell construction materials and techniques.

Windows and Insulation

Details on the construction of windows and the motorhome's thermal insulation.

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

Accordo Electrical System Diagram

Wiring diagrams for the 12V and 230V electrical systems of the Accordo model.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Obtaining Brochures and Model Specific Info

Information on where to get brochures and how to get model-specific details.

Technical Information and Spare Parts

Where to find technical info, spare parts, and advice on fitting accessories.

Servicing and Warranty Queries

Guidance on servicing your motorhome and timescales for warranty work.

GLOSSARY

Definitions A-G

Glossary of terms related to motorhome components, systems, and usage from A to G.

Definitions H-P

Glossary of terms related to motorhome components, systems, and usage from H to P.

MOTORHOME HABITATION ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD

Underbody Checks

Checklist items for inspecting underbody components like tanks and chassis attachments.

Electrical Systems Checks

Checklist items for inspecting the leisure battery, lighting, wiring, and mains inlet.

Electrical Systems (cont.), Gas Systems, Appliances

Checklist items for RCD, 230V appliances, gas systems, and appliance checks.

Water System Checks

Checklist items for water pump, pipes, filters, tanks, and toilet systems.

Ventilation, Fire & Safety, Bodywork Checks

Checklist items for rooflights, vents, alarms, fire safety equipment, and bodywork.

Annual Habitation Service Record Pages

Forms for recording annual habitation service dates and retailer stamps.

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

Transfer of Ownership Process

Procedures and requirements for transferring the vehicle's warranty upon sale.

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO NAME AND ADDRESS

Updating Contact Details

Instructions for informing Elddis of changes to customer name and address.

INDEX

Index A-N

Alphabetical index of topics covered in the manual from A to N.

Index R-W

Alphabetical index of topics covered in the manual from R to W.

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