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5.5 FAULT FINDING CHART
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO NOTE
1. To the best of our knowledge these instructions were accurate at the date of publication.
2. Wherever the Powrtouch Freedom is fitted this should be done in accordance with the local
standards applicable to the installation of a remote-controlled caravan moving system.
Truma Limited
Powrtouch – A Truma Brand
2000 Park Lane, Dove Valley Park, Foston, South Derbyshire, DE65 5BG United Kingdom
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Possible Fault and Method of Correction
Reset the ECB by turning off the isolation switch
and removing the key for at least 20 seconds and
then turning on again. The green light on the ECB
should be illuminated.
Unit fails to operate –
seems completely dead –
Red Light flashing on ECB
Over heating - remove isolation key and leave 20
minutes to see if the thermal fuse will reset itself,
RED LIGHT WILL STOP FLASHING and the ECB
should not feel hot.
Unit fails to operate –
seems completely dead
Check that the green light is illuminated on the
electronics if not check that the in-line fuse is not
broken and 12volts DC is getting to the ECB.
Unit fails to operate or
operates intermittently
Check the battery voltage of the handset is
correct at 9.5 volts. If the 2 rows of Red LED’s
flash, then this is a sign the handset battery is low
Unit fails to operate or
moves intermittently
Badly connected or corroded battery terminals,
check battery terminals are clean and connected
as required.
Unit fails to operate or
moves intermittently –
Green light flashing on ECB
Caravan battery low - check voltage of battery
(see battery voltages chart Section 5 Paragraph
5.4). Charge or renew caravan battery.
Caravan fails to move or
moves intermittently
Caravan battery low - with the rollers engaged
move the caravan and check the voltage drop on
the caravan battery meter. If this drops below 12
volts, it is advisable to have the battery tested by
an accredited supplier, then as necessary charge
or renew caravan battery.
Disengage rollers from the tyres and the gap
should be 19mm approx. Also check the tyre
treads are not badly worn and the tyre pressures
are correct.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A POWRTOUCH ENGINEER - TEL: 01283 587900