HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES Roof Loading ........... 3-1 EQUIPMENT ........... 9-1 Before moving off ........3-2 How To Operate Your Aspire Pulling Off ..........3-2 Motorhome Entrance Door ...... 9-1 Bicycle Racks .......... 3-2 High Pressure Gas Hoses ...... 9-2 Tow Bars ..........
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The Omnivent (12v) Rooflight ....9-25 Insulation ..........14-1 Door Flyscreen ........9-25 EQUIPMENT LIST ........ 15-1 Windows ..........9-26 Aspire ............ 15-1 Taps ............9-26 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ....16-1 Internal Doors ........9-27 Aspire ............ 16-1 Toilet / Washroom Doors ....... 9-27 Other Internal Doors ......
Grade 3 and therefore meet with order to ensure your new motorhome is safe the thermal insulation and heat levels for to use, Elddis are members of and have been specific climatic conditions as specified within inspected by the following bodies.
Then In order for you to get the most out of your contact your nearest Elddis Retailer to new Elddis motorhome it is necessary for you arrange for them to check the gas to be aware of the following: system.
These vents should be kept clear and retardent fabric. All furnishings and fabrics cleaned regularly using soapy water. used by Elddis comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations. In addition all upholstery is made of fire retardant fabric.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Note: Light items are considered as clothing PREPARING FOR THE ROAD and bedding. It is not recommended to travel Before venturing out on to the road with your with tinned items in overhead lockers. motorhome, it is important that you prepare correctly.
Weight must be distributed evenly. battery when the engine is running.) Bicycle racks are not standard fit or supplied Remove any external fresh water as an optional extra by Elddis. Elddis cannot connections etc. be held responsible for problems related to a (xi) Make sure any heavy articles are bicycle rack fitted by a third party.
MOTORWAY HANDLING MOTORWAY HANDLING Best Practice To gain the most enjoyment and ensure a long life for your motorhome, the following should be observed: • Do not bump kerbs with wheels. • When overtaking ensure sufficient clearance is given to other vehicles. •...
ARRIVING ON SITE RAMP ARRIVING ON SITE CHECK SITE REGULATIONS On arrival at a campsite, you should always check the site regulations. This will help avoid any unnecessary conflict with site management and other site users. SELECTING A PITCH Carefully select where you wish to place your motorhome.
ARRIVAL AT SITE You have arrived at your destination and now Before connecting the motorhome installation want to start to enjoy your new Elddis to the mains supply, check that: motorhome. The following is a step by step guide to connecting your services and getting The mains supply is suitable for your everything in your motorhome working.
GETTING STARTED WIRING OF CONNECTING CABLE AND MOTORHOME MAINS INLET WARNING: It is essential that connections are made exactly as shown. If terminal markings are not in accordance with the above diagram they must be ignored. (vii) Place any surplus cable under the OVERSEAS ELECTRICAL motorhome.
GETTING STARTED GAS SUPPLY Gas Regulator Your motorhome is designed to operate using Your Motorhome is either propane or butane liquefied petroleum fitted with a Road safe gas at 30M/bar. Gas can be obtained from gas regulator. your motorhome dealer. Your motorhome is The operating designed to accept a maximum 2 x 6kg Calor instructions are given...
GETTING STARTED ROAD SAFE GAS REGULATOR - Open the full cylinder’s valve. - Press the hose-break safety device and Operating instructions the gas-flow monitor (see “Taking into The use of upright gas cylinders from which operation”). gas is taken in the gas phase is mandatory Anytime after making changes, check the for the operation of gas regulators, gas hose connection to the cylinder valve for...
You should only connect to this regulator Filling your fresh water tank using a length of approved high-pressure Your Aspire motorhome is fitted with a hose not exceeding 450mm from the gas standard water inlet which can be filled using cylinder to the regulator.
GAS SAFETY ADVICE LPG GAS SYSTEM GAS SAFETY ADVICE Elddis does not recommend the use of any In the event of a suspected gas leak the gas external cylinders. All cylinders in use should must be turned off using the isolation valve be within the gas locker provided.
RCD connection leads within the battery box. (residual current device) and ‘trip’ the main Elddis recommends that you use sealed for switch, to the OFF position. This switch can life leisure batteries of a minimum rating off only be re-set after elimination of the fault.
CHECK all motorhome equipment is set-up to accept the site supply before actually switching on. INTERNAL LIGHTS Your new Aspire motorhome is fitted with all LED lighting. You should not need to replace these long life lights, however should the need arrive...
Now depress the locking button which can be found in the centre of the handle. It is recommended that you always lock and unlock your Aspire habitation door via the use To check the door is locked, try pushing the of the key fob shown below.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT High Pressure Gas Hoses how to use each appliance are detailed later You should only connect to this regulator in your handbook. using a length of approved high-pressure CAUTION: It is strongly recommended that hose not exceeding 450mm from the gas only Gas Safe Register™...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT MAIN DISPLAYS It indicates that the 230V net is connected. 10 It displays that alarm clock is set. It displays that the car battery recharging 11 Drinking water tank status display. unit is on. 12 “B2”...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS (continued) To exit this function press buttons ref. 1 or 2. MINIMUM VOLTAGE CONTROL (BATTERY AWNING LIGHT AUTOMATIC TURN OFF PROTECTION) An electronic device switches off the awning The electronic battery protection device light when engine is turned on disconnects the 12V users when leisure DIGITAL CLOCK...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT USER’S SETTING • By using the arrow keys ref. 1 and 2 you can modify the setting of the parameters. • To enter the set mode, press the “PROG” button (ref. 3) for more than 2 seconds •...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT SYSTEM SETTING • Clock setting - HOURS (blinking) - MINUTES (blinking) • Activation of alarm clock - ON (activation) - OFF (deactivation) • Set alarm clock time (only if alarm clock has been previously activated) - ON (activation) - OFF (deactivation) •...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT SYSTEM SETTING (continued) • Setting internal temperature, step 0.5ºC • Setting external temperature, step 0.5ºC • Setting of the leisure battery “B2” voltmeter. Max. value +/- 0.5V, step 0.1V • Setting of the car battery “B1” voltmeter.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT COOKING EQUIPMENT is caused by the travel lock action of the hinges as it is activated. Make sure WARNINGS all fingers are removed from appliance (i) All pans should be mounted centrally when closing the lid. over the burners, even when cooling, •...
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT To season, first heat the hotplate for 30 Each burner will accommodate pans from 10 seconds on a medium setting, then switch to 20cm apart from one burner which will off. Pour a minimal amount of unsalted accept a 22cm pan.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Gas Grill Gas Oven (i) Turn the grill control knob to the high (i) Turn the gas oven control knob to flame position and with the knob maximum then depress the knob while depressed press the electronic ignitor pressing the electronic ignitor button.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Refrigerator (RM8555) (205 Only) Maintenance • In compliance with the applicable Operation regulations, please note that the gas unit The refrigerator is equipped to operate on and the connected ventilation ducts must three power modes: be checked by authorised technical •...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Automatic energy selection/ RM8555 models automatic ignition on AES: AES appliances (manual + automatic energy selection) Manual operation Fig 1 1 = Power ON/OFF switch Fig 2 2 = Energy selector button 230V ~ 3 = Energy selector button To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 4 = Energy selector button...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Sequence of priority: 1) Solar (12V -) Fastening and releasing the door lock when parking the vehicle 2) 230V ~ If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of 3) 12V - time, the locking hook may be clamped by 4) Liquid gas means of a lockbar.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Refrigerator (RML8555) Maintenance (All other models) • In compliance with the applicable regulations, please note that the gas unit Operation and the connected ventilation ducts must The refrigerator is equipped to operate on be checked by authorised technical three power modes: personnel after first use and after every •...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Automatic energy selection/ RM8555 models automatic ignition on AES: AES appliances (manual + automatic energy selection) Manual operation Fig 1 1 = Power ON/OFF switch Fig 2 2 = Energy selector button 230V ~ 3 = Energy selector button To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 4 = Energy selector button...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Sequence of priority: 1) Solar (12V -) Fastening and releasing the door lock when parking the vehicle 2) 230V ~ If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of 3) 12V - time, the locking hook may be clamped by 4) Liquid gas means of a lockbar.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING G. MENU button Alde 3010 Control Panel Button for setting menu. H. On/Off button Shut down / turn on the boiler. From standby mode to setting menu When on standby, the indoor temperature is 3010 displayed and the outdoor temperature is...
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Set the required temperature 1. Increase the quantity of warm water by pressing the + button. When activated The temperature can be set from +5ºC to the plus symbol changes colour to green. +30ºC in steps of 0.5ºC. Warm water is always available (50ºC) when the boiler is on 2.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Heating with gas Do as follows to activate heating with gas. If both electricity and gas are selected, electricity is given priority. +22°C 2 kW Unlocking the tool menu It is possible to go from the setting menu to the tool menu.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT MICROWAVE BATTERY CHARGER Notes: The battery charger for the motorhome 1 - Your microwave is connected to your battery will automatically switch on when the 230V electricity supply via a non customer motorhome is connected to a mains supply. useable plug.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has WARNING: Use only the batteries defective batteries or other failure. DO NOT specified. Use of different batteries may use an open flame to test your alarm, you have a detrimental effect on the smoke could damage the alarm or ignite combustible alarm.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Switching on your CO alarm Note: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the following guidance: • Remove the batteries from the pack and insert them into the battery compartment. Make sure that you fit the batteries correctly to the polarity markings (+ or -) shown within the battery compartment.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT End-of-life - This alarm will chirp every 30 Maintenance of your alarm seconds with a red LED flash after at least 10 To keep your alarm in good working order: years operation to let you know it has •...
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT ROOFLIGHTS (ii) Select the required position (blackout/ flyscreen) by moving both joined end Your motorhome is fitted with at least one rods together. type of the following roof lights: CAUTION: In extremely bright sunshine, the The Heki 2 blackout blind must only be closed two-thirds, and the rooflight must be set in the...
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT The Omnivent (12v) Rooflight The Omnivent is a double-glazed roof light constructed from a synthetic ultra-violet screened material. Its side-operating mechanism allows a completely free central opening with built-in fixed ventilation when closed. It operates as an extractor fan and air intake fan.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Windows Bathroom and shower tap operation Your new Aspire Motorhome will be fitted with The bathroom and shower taps are operated Polyplastic opening windows. by lifting the lever and turning the lever right for cold and left for hot water. In order for the...
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT INTERNAL DOORS Magnetic Catches Magnetic catches Toilet / Washroom Doors work on contact with the metal plate on the rear of the door. Simply close the door until the magnet engages and holds the metal plate. Pulling the door towards you with a moderate force will...
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT DOMETIC CT3050 TOILET Description of parts 1. Removable cover and seat. Introduction 2. Toilet bowl. These instructions provide you with the necessary guidance for the proper use of the 3. Emptying blade for the toilet bowl. toilet.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Cleaning Before using the toilet for the first time, we recommend cleaning the toilet on the inside and outside. Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Then rinse the surfaces with clear water. Maintenance Regularly clean all seals on the toilet and cassette tank.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Note: Ensure that the tank can be smoothly inserted. Do not use force! 7. The cassette tank locks shut automatically when inserted. But check that the cassette tank is firmly attached. 8. Close and lock the service door. Filling fresh water tank Fig 3 4.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Using the toilet Emptying the cassette tank Empty the cassette tank when the level indicator LED lights up. The cassette tank has a capacity of 19L. When LED 4 lights up, the tank is approximately 80% full.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT Exchanging the fuse on the control panel Fig 12 CAUTION: Avoid turning the spout by more than 90 deg. as it may otherwise come loose (fig 12). Fig 14 Lift the control panel with a suitable tool and pull it out of the tank case or the wall (fig 14).
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT HOW TO MAKE UP YOUR BEDS ASPIRE 205, ASPIRE 255 (FRONT BEDS) The front double bed in the 205 is made up by lifting the two side beds up and pulling them together to meet in the centre.
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT HOW TO MAKE UP YOUR BEDS Nearside back rest Nearside base cushion Offside base cushion D and E Additional cushions supplied with motorhome Additional folding cushion supplied with motorhome Daytime Configuration Sleeping Configuration 9-34...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT HOW TO MAKE UP YOUR BEDS Nearside back rest Nearside base cushion C Offside back rest D Offside base cushion Daytime Configuration Sleeping Configuration A B C D 9-35...
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HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOME’S EQUIPMENT 9-36...
The theft of a motorhome can occur in the your motorhome is taken very seriously at most unlikely circumstances; from a Elddis. That is why we have provided a motorway service area, even from an owner’s combination of standard features and driveway.
Under NO circumstances Exterior Body Shell should any abrasive cleaning agents, Elddis Motorhome Bodies are constructed household detergents or proprietary cleaning from the highest quality materials. The fully fluids be used. Wash the window again using...
CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME Carpets, Upholstery And Curtains any dirt, dust or other contaminant. Water at a suitably hot temperature Vacuum clean carpets and upholstery to containing an appropriate detergent is ensure a long life, marks on cushions can be recommended for this purpose.
Remove the hub cap. (If applicable) chemicals are available from your (iii) Use wheel brace to slacken off wheel Elddis Retailer, accessory shop, nuts on the wheel to be changed. chemists, or homebrew shops. It is not, (iv) Position jack at the appropriate jacking however, recommended to use bleach point (see Peugeot vehicle handbook).
0 period, the following operations are position recommended: Please note: If you have the Elddis Protect Remove all linens, blankets, cushions, alarm fitted and you disconnect the leisure clothes, mattresses, etc. that could be...
COVER • Minor adjustment of blinds, hinges, Introduction catches, stays and doors At Elddis we are confident that our new • Exterior decals motorhomes are engineered using the latest Ten year body integrity warranty manufacturing techniques and advanced...
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All warranty work must be undertaken by a current Elddis approved retailer or Service • Elddis will pay the costs of remedial work centre. to the repairer, only after approved work has been carried out. The cost of •...
Windows are all of a double glazed acrylic construction and the door frames are extruded aluminium. INSULATION Elddis motorhomes are built to grade 3 thermal insulation in accordance with European Standard BSEN 1646 part 1. This states that an average temperature difference of at least 20ºC between inside...
EQUIPMENT LIST EQUIPMENT LIST ASPIRE REFRIGERATOR DOMETIC RM8555 ASPIRE 205 / DOMETIC RML 8555 ASPIRE 255 / 265 / 275 CENTRAL HEATING ALDE COMPLETE SYSTEM SINK AND DRAINER THETFORD SPINFLO CIRCULAR BLACK GLOSS OVEN THETFORD SPINFLO MIDI PRIMA 500 MICROWAVE...
A: Retailers will be able to source most parts can also be completed should you wish to you require. For details of your nearest Elddis receive a printed copy of our latest Retailer please refer to our Find A Retailer brochures.
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Who Can Help Me? A. We would always recommend that you contact your supplying Retailer. Your local Elddis Retailer or Elddis Approved Service Centre may be able to assist. An inspection can then take place and the necessary course of action agreed.
GLOSSARY Control Panel GLOSSARY Used as the description for the panel of ABS - plastic electrical switches and gauges governing Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Plastic the 12V and mains electricity systems. material used for most of the large plastic Dinette components within your motorhome. This is a popular style of seating Actual Laden Weight arrangement where two seats or settees face...
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This is the empty weight of a motor vehicle Optional Equipment Payload as defined by the manufacturer. The payload provided by the Elddis for any Layout factory fitted options that may be available. This is the Interior design and details where Owners’...
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GLOSSARY Pitch Torque Wrench A designated area of a motorhome site A form of spanner used to set nuts and bolts allocated for the use of one outfit. Most sites to a specified degree of tightness. It is will be arranged with defined pitches. recommended for adjustment of wheel fixings on motorhomes.
SERVICE DOCUMENTS ANNUAL HABITATION SERVICE RECORDS ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD MOTORHOME MODEL ......................VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..........YEAR ..... 1st SERVICE 2nd SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
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SERVICE DOCUMENTS 7th SERVICE 8th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
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SERVICE DOCUMENTS 15th SERVICE 16th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
* In order for you warranty to remain valid, your motorhome must have been serviced annually by an Approved Elddis Retailer or Service Centre. ❑ If you do not want to receive information about products and services from Elddis, please tick. 20-1...
Daytime telephone number: ........Date of purchase: ........Email: ............................. Details of your Motorhome: Range: ..............Model: ............. Vehicle identification number (17 digits): ..................❑ If you do not want to receive information about products and services from Elddis, please tick. 21-1...
INDEX INDEX Alarm system ......10-1 Fire safety ........2-2 Automatic Charging System..8-2 Gas ..........6-3 Battery charger ......9-20 Connection ......6-3 Battery Installation ...... 8-1 Hoses ......6-5, 9-2 Battery Maintenance ....8-1 Regulator ........ 6-3 Bed make up ....9-33, 9-35 Gas Regulator ......
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INDEX RCD ........... 8-1 Refrigerator (RM8551) ... 9-11, 9-14 Rooflights ......... 9-24 Safety, general ......2-1 Security ........10-1 Service records ......19-1 Site Regulations ......5-1 Storage Long Term & Winter ....12-1 Taps .......... 9-25 Toilet Dometic CT3050 ....9-28 Ventilation ........
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The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.explorer-group.co.uk All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand.
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