elddis 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
Please read before using your
new caravan. ........................................... 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
Use of Your Caravans Breakaway Cable 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 ............ 6-5
High Pressure Gas Hoses ...................... 6-6
Whale High Flow Pump with Intelligent
Control® .................................................. 6-7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 7-1
12v Power Supply ................................... 7-1
Battery Installation .................................. 7-1
Battery Maintenance ............................... 7-1
Generators / Charger .............................. 7-1
230v Power Supply ................................. 7-2
Mains Unit ............................................... 7-2
Resetting the RCD .................................. 7-2
Automatic Charging System ................... 7-2
Internal Lights ......................................... 7-2
Maximum Power Ratings for Internal
Lights ...................................................... 7-2
Connecting a Solar Panel
and/or Satellite Dish (Option only) .......... 7-3
External Solar Panel Connection ............ 7-3
External Satellite TV Connection ............ 7-3
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S
EQUIPMENT ........................................... 8-1
Electrical Control Panels ......................... 8-1
Buccaneer ............................................... 8-1
Combined Cooker, Hob, Oven and Grill .. 8-2
Using the hotplate gas burners ............... 8-2
Using the Electric Hotplate ...................... 8-3
Using the Grill ......................................... 8-3
Using the Oven ....................................... 8-4
Oven Temperature Control ...................... 8-4
Refrigerator ............................................. 8-6
Alde Heating ........................................... 8-9
Alde 3020 Control Panel ......................... 8-9
Microwave ............................................. 8-12
Battery Charger ..................................... 8-13
Smoke Alarm ......................................... 8-13
Nuisance Alarms ................................... 8-14
Battery Replacement ............................ 8-14
Cleaning your alarm .............................. 8-14
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ....................... 8-15
Recognising Alarm Signals and
Warnings ............................................... 8-15
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