Elddis AutoQuest Guide de l'utilisateur

MOTORCARAVAN

OWNERS

HANDBOOK

Issue 1

CONTENTS-1

CONTENTS

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION 1-1

End Of Life Vehicle Directive

1-2

Explorer Group 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 2-2

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 2-3

Fire Extinguishers 2-3

In Case Of Fire 2-3

Fire Retardant Foams 2-3

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

Pulling Off3-3

MOTORHOME HANDLING 4-1

Speed Limits 4-1

Bicycle Racks 4-1

SITE ARRIVAL 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 6-2

Connection 6-3

Gas Regulator 6-3

High Pressure Gas Hoses 6-3

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 Systems 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 8-2

230V Mains Equipment 8-2

Typical Consumption Figures 8-2

Automatic Charging System 8-2

Maximum Bulb Ratings

For Internal Lights 8-2

CONTENTS-2

CONTENTS

HOW TO USE YOUR

MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT 9-1

Avantgarde Electrical

Control Panels 9-1

Gauge 9-1

Switches 9-1

Pump 9-1

Water 9-1

AUX/VEH 9-1

Indicator Lights 9-1

RUN 9-1

WASTE 9-1

Cooking Equipment 9-2

Gas Hob 9-2

Duplex Grill & Oven Autoquest 9-2

Using The Oven 9-3

Refrigerator Operation 9-4

Autoquest Fridge 9-4

Gas operation 9-4

230V Operation All Fridges 9-5

12V Operation All Fridges 9-5

Water Heater Operation 9-5

230V Operation 9-5

Gas operation 9-5

Electric Operation 9-6

Fan Operation 9-6

Battery Charger 9-6

Smoke Detector 9-6

Rooflights 9-7

The Heki 2 9-7

To Open To The Tilted Position 9-7

To Open In The Intermediate

Position 9-7

To Open In The Ventilation

Position 9-7

Closing The Blinds 9-7

Opening The Blinds 9-7

Standard MPK Rooflight 9-8

Door Flyscreen 9-8

Polyplastic Window Opening 9-8

Window Opening 9-8

Taps 9-8

Kitchen Taps 9-8

Operation 9-8

Washroom Taps and Showers 9-8

Operation 9-9

Exterior Doors Retainers 9-9

Internal Doors 9-9

Toilet / Washroom Doors 9-9

Other Internal Doors 9-9

Magnetic Catches 9-10

Sprung Hinges 9-10

TV Aerial 9-10

Status 315 Omni Directional

Aerial (Where Fitted) 9-10

FM Radio Connections 9-10

Thetford Cassette Toilet 9-10

Rotatable Toilet 9-10

Preparing the Toilet for Use 9-10

Emptying the Toilet 9-11

Bench Toilet 9-11

Preparing the Toilet for Use 9-11

Emptying 9-12

How To Make Up Your Beds 9-14

Autoquest 100 – 130 9-14

Autoquest 120 – 140 9-15

Autoquest 145 9-16

Autoquest 180 9-17

Over Cab Double Bed 9-18

SECURITY 10-1

Motorhome Theft 10-1

Explorer Protect –

Autowatch 650 Alarm System

(Option) 10-1

Additional Security 10-1

Free Crime Prevention 10-1

Explorer Protect Autowatch 650

Motorhome Alarm (Option) 10-1

Basic Operation Arming

the System 10-1

Disarming the System 10-1

Panic Alarm 10-2

Emergency Disarm 10-2

Silent Arm and Disarm 10-2

Sensors 10-2

Passive Infra Red Sensor 10-2

Enhanced Features Arming

The System In"At Home" Mode 10-2

Arming the System in Test

or Buzz Mode 10-2

CONTENTS-3

CONTENTS

CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME 11-1

Exterior Body Shell 11-1

Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic

(GRP) 11-1

Acrylic Windows 11-1

Window Blinds & Flyscreens 11-1

ABS - Wheel Spats & Panels 11-1

Interior Walls 11-2

Furniture 11-2

Carpets, Upholstery & Curtains 11-2

Washroom & Handbasin Fittings 11-2

Shower Trays 11-2

Water Systems 11-2

Water Containers 11-2

Internal Water Systems 11-3

Truma Space Heater 11-3

Thetford Toilet 11-3

Changing A Wheel 11-4

STORAGE 12-1

Storage For Long Periods 12-1

Motorhome Covers 12-2

Power Drain 12-3

WARRANTY 13-1

3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty 13-1

Parts Covered By This Warranty

for Years 1 - 3 13-1

Specific Exclusions for

Years 2 & 3 13-1

Conditions Attached To

The Warranty 13-1

Conditions Attached To

The Warranty (Continued) 13-2

CODE OF PRACTICE -

WATER INGRESS 14-1

The Code 14-1

Conditions Attached To the Code 14-1

Customer Obligation - Servicing 14-1

Mains Electrics 14-2

Spare Parts 14-2

Remedial Work 14-2

MOTORHOME CONSTRUCTION -

MAIN COMPONENTS 15-1

Body Shell 15-1

Windows 15-1

EQUIPMENT LIST 16-1

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 17-1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18-1

GENERAL QUESTIONS 19-1

GLOSSARY 20-1

ANNUAL HABITATION

SERVICE RECORDS 21-1

MOTORHOME RETAILER

SPECIALS 22-1

1-1

INTRODUCTION

1-1 WELCOME AND

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a motorhome

manufactured by The Explorer Group.

Before you drive off, please

familiarise yourself with the

motorhome and read this owners’

handbook. This will help you to

obtain the maximum pleasure from

your vehicle and avoid endangering

yourself and others.

Additional information and detailed

appliance instruction manuals are

also contained in your Owner's

Information Pack.

Your new Elddis motorhome has

been designed as a recreational

vehicle and is intended for

recreational use only. It is not

intended for business use or for

permanent habitation. The Explorer

Group accepts no liability if the

motorhome is used for any purpose

other than recreational/holiday use.

Please Note: All Explorer Group

motorhomes are classified as Grade 2

and therefore meet with the thermal

insulation and heat levels for specific

climatic conditions as specified within

the British and European Standard BS

EN 1646 part 1.

By following the instructions

provided in this handbook and

maintaining your motorhome in

a first class roadworthy condition,

you are sure to have many years of

carefree use. To ensure the

very best quality and reliability

all motorhome designs and new

developments are rigorously tested.

Therefore the Explorer Group Ltd will

accept no liability or uphold the

warranty if the motorhome is altered

or modified in such a way that would

adversely affect the reliability.

IMPORTANT

The Explorer Group serial number of

your motorhome should be quoted in

all correspondence, it can be found

stamped on a plate fixed next to the

motorhome door. It is also found

within the engine compartment

marked in blue ink. Your motorhome

serial number can also be found on

the NCC certificate that can be found

within your Owner’s Information

Pack.

There is also a Peugeot serial number

on the chassis cab or pillar, which

should be quoted in any

communications with Peugeot.

Changing market and supply

situations may prevent us from

maintaining the exact specification

details in this guide and we therefore

reserve the right to alter

specifications as materials and

conditions demand and supply an

alternative.

Enjoy your new motorhome.

1-2

END OF LIFE VEHICLE DIRECTIVE

End Of Life Vehicle Directive

Your new motorhome fully complies

with the European Directive on the

End of Life Vehicles. In order to

obtain information on how to

dispose of your motorhome at the

end of its life please visit the Peugeot

website. The Peugeot website

contains full details on all Peugeot

products together with details of

their environmental and recycling

policies. The site address is

www.peugeot.co.uk.

Explorer Group Technical Approvals

All Explorer Group Motorhomes have

been European commission Whole

Vehicle Type approved via the Vehicle

Certification Agency (VCA). In order

to ensure your new motorhome is

safe to use the Explorer Group are

members of and have been inspected

by the following bodies.

National Caravan Council (NCC) who

operate a certification scheme to

ensure compliance with the European

safety standards for motorhomes.

National Inspection Council for

Electrical Installation and Contracting

(NICEIC) who carry out an annual

inspection of the Explorer Group

electrical installations within

motorhomes.

The Council for Registered Gas

Installers (CORGI) who carry out

annual inspections to ensure that the

gas installation installed by the

Explorer Group fully comply with all

relevant regulations and standards.

The Explorer Group is an

ISO 9001:2000 approved

manufacturer certified by

SGS Limited

PLEASE NOTE

Explorer Group Motorcaravan model

year.

The Explorer Group model year starts

on the 1st September and runs to the

31st of August.

2-1

GENERAL SAFETY

2-1 GENERAL SAFETY

Please Read Before Using Your New

Motorhome

In order for you to get the most out

of your new Explorer Group

motorhome it is necessary for you to

be aware of the following:

(i) Do not obstruct ventilators

(See Safety Section -

Ventilation)

(ii) Inspect the flexible gas hose

regularly for deterioration

and renew as necessary, with

approved type, as and in any

case no later than the expiry

date stated on the hose.

(iii) It is recommended that you

provide a dry powder fire

extinguisher complying with

ISO 7165 of at least 1KG

capacity by the exit door and

a fire blanket next to the

cooker. Ensure you read the

'advice to occupier label'

fitted to your motorhome.

(iv) Never use portable cooking or

heating equipment inside

your motorhome. Do not use

your fitted cooking

equipment as heating at any

time.

(v) Never allow modification to

your gas or electrical system

unless qualified persons carry

them out.

A CORGI registered gas fitter

should carry out all

modification to the gas

system. Any modifications

carried out on the electrical

system should be carried out

by an electrician on the roll of

the NICEIC or be a member of

the ECA.

(vi) Never exceed your

motorhome’s Maximum

Technical Permissible Laden

Mass.

(vii) Never exceed the front or

rear axle maximum load as

specified by the Peugeot

weight plate under the

bonnet.

(viii) Please ensure extra care when

young children use high level

bunks and always use the

safety net provided.

(ix) Turn off all gas appliances

and turn off the gas supply

before driving your

motorhome.

(x) Do not leave children under

14 years of age unattended in

your motorhome.

(xi) Ensure the main gas tap is in

the off position before setting

off on any journey.

(xii) Only those seats designated

for travelling should be

occupied when the

motorhome is in motion.

(xiii) Please note that motorhomes

are covered by the new seat

belt regulations, which came

into force in October 2006.

These require children that

are under 12 years old and

also under 135cm in height to

be seated in either child seats

or on bolster cushions.

(xvi) Before travelling in your

Motorhome

A. Ensure all the tables have

been stored in their

designated table storage

position.

B. Ensure that the water

heater cowl cover has been

secured onto the external

vent.

2-2

GENERAL SAFETY

Proper And Safe Use Of Storage

Areas In Motorhomes

The storage areas provided in your

motorhome are designed solely for

the purpose of carrying personal

possessions; these areas must not be

used:

• As a habitation area

(e.g. living, sleeping or cooking)

• To carry passengers,

animals or livestock

• For the installation (or use)

of any LPG gas operated

appliances, (unless supplied

fitted by the manufacturer)

• For carrying LPG gas bottle

cylinders, (unless designated by

the manufacturer)

• (To carry any flammable liquids,

(unless properly stored, sealed

and secured)

• For the operation of an

electrical generator

• In such a way that the loading

exceeds the payload limit, as

defined by the manufacturer

• Such that the weight

distribution of the vehicle

means non-compliance with the

vehicle axle loads

Care must be taken to ensure that

exterior doors are closed, locked and

that all possessions are properly

stored and secured before setting off

on any journey.

Ventilation

All motorhomes manufactured by

The Explorer Group are ventilated at

both high and low level in

accordance with BS EN 721 Safety

Ventilation. The fixed ventilation

points fitted in your motorhome

must not be blocked under any

circumstances as your safety may

depend upon them. It is advisable

that the fixed ventilation points are

checked and cleaned (where

necessary) on a regular basis.

High-Level Ventilation

This is always provided by fixed

ventilation within the fitted roof

skylight. All roof skylights fitted by

Explorer Group provide fixed free

area ventilation. These roof skylights

should be cleaned annually by use of

a small brush to remove any dust that

may have accumulated around the

mesh fitted. On some roof skylights

the mesh can be easily removed to

aid cleaning. On fan-assisted roof

skylights it is essential that the fan is

switched off prior to cleaning

Low-Level Ventilation

The vents built into the step by the

main entrance door provide low-level

ventilation. These vents should be

kept clear and cleaned regularly

using soapy water.

Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms

In motorhomes with separated

sleeping areas, separate ventilation is

required and is provided via a roof

skylight at high level and a ventilator

at low level within a bed box.

Gas Dispersal Holes

All appliances and gas unions have a

gas dispersal hole nearby. It is

essential that these are not blocked

or made ineffective.

2-3

GENERAL SAFETY

Fire Safety

Fire Extinguishers

It is recommended that a 1 kg (2lb)

minimum capacity dry powder fire

extinguisher be carried inside your

motorhome at all times. Fat pan fire

must not have an extinguisher aimed

at it, but must be smothered with a

fire blanket.

In Case Of Fire

(i) Get everyone out of the

motorhome as quickly as possible

using whichever exit is quickest

including windows. Do not stop

to collect any personal items.

(ii) Raise the alarm. Call the

fire brigade.

(iii) Turn off gas container valve if

safe to do so.

Fire Retardant Foams

Under the requirements of the

Consumer Protection Act 1987,

the manufacturer has a responsibility

to ensure that their product is as safe

as possible. With this in mind all

motorhomes are equipped with

either Combustion Modified High

Resilient (CMHR) foam cushions or

sprung mattresses. These foams are

very much safer

from a fire point of view than

those previously used. In addition all

upholstery is made of fire retardant

fabric.

3-1

PREPARING FOR THE ROAD

3-1 PREPARING FOR

THE ROAD

Before venturing out on to the road

with your motorhome, it is important

that you prepare correctly.

Your Motorhome

(Weights Explained)

Mass In Running Order

The weight of your motorhome as it

leaves the factory, as new with

standard fixtures and fittings, plus an

allowance for the driver of 75kgs and

the mass of the fuel when the tank is

full, 90% of the water carried in the

water tank and an allowance for the

gas bottles.

Maximum Technically Permissible

Laden Mass

The maximum mass the vehicle can

be when fully laden for use on the

road.

User Payload

The load margin (payload), this

represents the difference between

the Mass in Running Order and the

Maximum Technically Permissible

Laden Mass. It shows the maximum

weight that can be loaded into your

motorhome, covering items such as

food, crockery, cutlery, clothing,

bedding, etc.

It should be noted that even weight

distribution is a major factor in

making your motorhome an easy and

pleasant vehicle to drive. Care should

therefore be taken in balancing the

load, ensuring that heavy items are

well spaced and are in as low a

position as possible, for example, low

cupboards and bed boxes.

IMPORTANT

Do not exceed recommended

maximum loading for your

motorhome.

Roof Racks

Some models of Motorhomes have,

available as an option, a roof rack

and ladder. Care is needed when

using this facility. We recommend you

exercise extreme caution when

loading and unloading.

CAUTION

Do not allow children to climb onto

the roof. Do not exceed the stated

maximum load. Items fitted other

than standard equipment will

deplete the payload stated in this

handbook.

Roof Loading

All motorhomes have a specially

designed roof rack system available

as an optional extra. The roof of each

motorhome is strengthened to

accommodate the roof rack, however,

the strengthened area only relates to

that contained within the roof rack

area, and to step beyond this area

may cause damage to the roof.

Please Note: The roof rack is capable

of withstanding a maximum weight

of 12 stone/76kgs.

Static roof loading or top box

loading should be limited to a

maximum of 76kgs including

contents, or the limit set by the top

box manufacturer, which ever is the

lower figure.

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