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CONTENTS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION ......... 1-1
End Of Life Vehicle Directive ............................. 1-1
Explorer Group Technical Approvals ................ 1-1
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
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
Roof Racks ............................................................. 3-1
Roof Loading ......................................................... 3-1
Before moving off .................................................. 3-2
For Safety ............................................................... 3-2
Pulling Off ............................................................... 3-2
MOTORWAY HANDLING .................... 4-1
Best Practice .......................................................... 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................................... 4-1
Bicycle Racks ......................................................... 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 ................................... 6-4
Water System ........................................................ 6-5
Filling your fresh water tank .............................. 6-5
Waste Water Tank .................................................6-5
Draining Down Your Water System ................. 6-5
How to fill your motorhome’s water tank ..... 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 ................................................8-1
Automatic Charging System............................... 8-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights ...... 8-2
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES
EQUIPMENT .................................... 9-1
How To Operate Your Motorhome
Entrance Door ............................................... 9-1
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 9-1
Electrical Control Panel ...................................... 9-2
Cooking equipment .............................................. 9-3
Gas Hob ................................................................. 9-3
Gas Grill ................................................................. 9-4
Gas Oven ............................................................... 9-4
Refrigerator ........................................................... 9-5
Electrical operation ...............................................9-6
Gas operation (LPG) ........................................... 9-6
Temperature setting .............................................. 9-6
Additional features ................................................ 9-7
Door locking ......................................................... 9-7
Whale Water Heater ......................................... 9-12
Whale Space Heater SH2012 .......................... 9-13
Carbon Monoxide Detector............................ 9-15
Battery Charger .................................................. 9-15
Smoke Detector ................................................. 9-15
Rooflights ............................................................. 9-16
The Heki 2 (Option) .......................................... 9-16
To Open To The Tilted Position: ...................... 9-16
To Open In The Intermediate Position: ......... 9-16
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