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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TOWING CODE PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ON THE ROAD FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES ELECTRICS FITTED EQUIPMENT AL-KO CHASSIS & TYRES GENERAL DATA Alaria 2018 Handbook...
  • Page 2 • materials • design and construction Disclaimer: The contents of this Handbook book are as accurate as possible at the time of going to print. Lunar Caravans reserve the right to alter materials and specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Towing Code

    TOWING CODE TOWING Scope of Code ............4 Caravan Terms ............4 CODE Weights ..............4 Towing Vehicle Terms ..........4 Measurement of Noseweight ........6...

  • Page 4: Weights

    TOWING CODE User Payload (UP) THE CARAVAN TOWING CODE DEFINITIONS The difference between the MIRO and Industry Payload Standard for UK touring Maximum Technically Permissible Laden MTPLM (excluding potential MTPLM Caravans Mass (MTPLM) upgrade). The user payload allows for items This standard has been prepared by the The fully laden mass of the caravan in the common to all occupants, such as food,...
  • Page 5 TOWING CODE Optional Equipment Payload (OEP) REGULATORY AND SAFETY THE CARAVAN AND TOWING ADVICE VEHICLE RATIO Items made available by the manufacturer over and above the standard specification for WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES This can be determined by calculation and is the caravan in addition to the user payload.

  • Page 6: Measurement Of Noseweight

    TOWING CODE (b) Above 1500 cc such engines should MEASUREMENT OF NOSEWEIGHT manage a caravan weighing up to 100% Towing noseweight should be a minimum of of the kerb weight of the towing vehicle 50kg and heavier for twin axle models. This and still give adequate performance.

  • Page 7: Preparing For The Road

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Checklist ..............8 PREPARING Loading and Distribution ........8 Stability ..............9 FOR THE Pre-Tow Checklist ..........10 Stabiliser .............. 12 ROAD Wheel Lock ............16 Breakaway Cable ..........20...

  • Page 8: Checklist

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD since this can lead to instability due to the PRE-LOAD CHECKLIST Sensible loading: ‘pendulum effect’. CAUTION: Never enter the caravan How to apportion it 3. Load remainder to give a suitable without first lowering the four corner noseweight at the towing coupling.

  • Page 9: Stability

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Towing vehicle’s rear suspension After trying out the caravan it may be STABILITY found that stiffening of the rear It is important that the towing vehicle’s rear The most common causes of poor stability suspension is necessary — but note that this suspension is not deflected excessively by include: may give the towing vehicle a firmer ride...

  • Page 10: Pre-Tow Checklist

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD PRE-TOW CHECKLIST 1. Check that the hitch is securely coupled onto the towball and connect the breakaway cable. Your hitch height should be around 440mm (17") to the centre of the towball when the towing vehicle and caravan are coupled and laden.
  • Page 11 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Wheel/Tyre combinations Assembly 1 - Alaria Torque Setting / Bolt Spec 95Nm / M12 x 1.5 (26mm thread) Tensile Strength 10.9, 60 degree conical fixing, 19mm hexagon bolt head. Tyre Pressure See Model Tyre Size 175/65 R14 86T Champiro Eco XL TL Wheel Description 550X14 5/112 ET30 Black Polish...

  • Page 12: Stabiliser

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD AKS STABILISER (where fitted) This model of stabiliser has 4 special friction pads, which suppress both snaking and pitching. It is essential that the tow ball is kept completely clean as contaminated pads will reduce its effectiveness. Operating instructions •...
  • Page 13 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AKS 3004 STABILISER Checking the efficiency of the left/right friction pads 1. Check that the stabiliser is correctly coupled by ensuring the coupling handle is fully down and the red indicator button is in the raised position. 2.
  • Page 14 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Checking Left/Right Friction Pads Fig. 6...
  • Page 15 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Friction Pads Replacement • Unscrew the 2 screws which are under the soft dock by using the special torx tool (UK version only). (Fig. 7) • Remove screw from back plate. (Fig. 8) • Remove friction pads. (Fig. 9) Loading Capacity The AKS can be utilised to tow vehicles up to a gross weight of 3000kg and a maximum...

  • Page 16: Wheel Lock

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Safety Information AL-KO SECURE WHEEL LOCK • Always secure the caravan against You must register your key, should you fail to movement (chock the wheels, couple to do this you will not be able to order a spare towing vehicle).
  • Page 17 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ASSEMBLY We recommend the use of a side-lift jack for easier fitting of Al-Ko Secure when used on a tandem axle caravan. (Order No. Al-Ko Jack Set 1389235). • Align the wheel so that the receiver can be seen in the centre of the rim opening.
  • Page 18 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10...
  • Page 19 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD TWIN AXLE CARAVANS Fit the front lock first by aligning the wheel so the receiver can be seen in the centre of the rim opening. Chock front wheel and opposite wheel. Jack the caravan (preferably using the Al-Ko side lift jack) until the rear wheel is clear of the ground.

  • Page 20: Breakaway Cable

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD b) Attach the clip directly to the designated Other means of attachment: CORRECT ATTACHMENT OF point (Fig. 2). This alternative must be BREAKAWAY CABLES In some instances it may be possible to specifically permitted by the trailer attach the cable assembly: Braked Trailers (up to 3500kg GVW) manufacturer since the clip may not be...
  • Page 21 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD When the breakaway cable is attached, This is the Law Please see document for full details. check to ensure: www.thencc.org.uk/downloads/ UK Law requires that all trailers with brakes breakawaycable.pdf built on or after 1st October 1982 (e.g. a) that the cable cannot snag in use on the caravans, horse boxes, flat bed car trailers trailer coupling head, jockey wheel, or...
  • Page 22 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD WHEELS TYRES Check wheel nut torques regularly and All tyres used on Alaria caravans, when particularly before a long trip for extra safety. inflated to the pressures recommended, are adequate for speeds up to 130 kph at the This service is available at all tyre service maximum specified laden weight of all depots (inform them of the torque settings)
  • Page 23 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Ground Clearance Mirrors Care has to be taken to prevent The driver of the towing vehicle must have grounding of the caravan when traversing an adequate view of the rear. ramps and ground obstacles. If necessary If there is no rear view through the caravan it ground clearance can be increased by is essential that additional exterior towing...
  • Page 24 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Road lighting For your information the wiring diagram of the 13 pin connector is shown. These should be checked regularly and if in any doubt a qualified electrician consulted. Passengers Passengers are forbidden to ride in a caravan with the exception of authorized test personnel.

  • Page 25: On The Road

    ON THE ROAD Speed Limits ............26 Pulling Off ............. 26 Caravan Handling ..........26 Motorway Driving ..........26 Reversing ............. 26 ON THE Changing a Wheel..........27 Jacking Points ............27 ROAD Stopping on a Hill ..........28 Arrival on Site ............28 The E&P Hydraulics Levelsystem ......

  • Page 26: Speed Limits

    ON THE ROAD Use nearside wing mirror to check caravan Note: Reversing uphill will be difficult if either SPEED LIMITS has cleared when overtaking. wheel brake or brake linkage is overadjusted. Normal road towing: 50mph You need to ensure that the brakes have Never let a ‘tail’...

  • Page 27: Changing A Wheel

    ON THE ROAD 5 STUD WHEEL 4 STUD WHEEL CHASSIS 50mm ”V” HEAD SCISSOR JACK AXLE Fig. A Jacking Point Fig. B Wheel Nut Tightening Fig. C Alko Side Jack CHANGING A WHEEL Note: When changing a wheel ensure: JACKING POINTS 1.

  • Page 28: Stopping On A Hill

    ON THE ROAD THE E&P HYDRAULICS LEVELSYSTEM STOPPING ON A HILL ARRIVAL ON SITE Operation Pulling off again can sometimes present a Note: Check and observe site regulations. The E&P hydraulics levelling system is an problem. The easy solution is: electrically/hydraulically driven system.
  • Page 29 ON THE ROAD With the electronic spirit level, the caravan is Operating instructions The following safety precautions must be adjusted horizontally over its complete width observed when positioning the caravan. Before taking into service, the following points with the aid of the two axle supports and the must be observed: •...
  • Page 30 ON THE ROAD • When the system is operating, all persons Control functions and animals should keep their distance. Functions on the control panel • Body parts (e.g. hands and eyes) should The diagram below shows the appearance of the control panel. By using the control panel (or remote never come into contact with released fluids.
  • Page 31 ON THE ROAD Functions The diagram below shows the appearance of the remote control. By using the remote control you can operate the hydraulic levelsystem. Function declaration: LED: Manual mode LED: Slope too steep (10) Button: Left side LED: Battery low voltage (11) Button: Rear side LED: Withdraw front wheel (12) Button: Front side...
  • Page 32 ON THE ROAD Extensive function declaration SLOPE TOO STEEP In this position the caravan cannot be levelled (the surface is not even enough) If necessary switch over to manual mode. BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE The battery is empty of the voltage is too low to be able to work safely. WITHDRAW FRONT WHEEL The caravan is too high at the front, withdrawn the front wheel and the LED will go out.
  • Page 33 ON THE ROAD Operating the levelsystem Automatic levelling ON/OFF (no.5) Procedure for automatic deployment/extension of the axle and corner supports. AUTOMATIC MODE (no.7) Step 1 Press 1x on the button ON/OFF (no.5) to switch the levelsystem ON. The E&P-logo LED lights up, indicating that the levelsystem is switched on. When there is insufficient or no battery voltage, the indicator LED “LOW VOLTAGE”...
  • Page 34 ON THE ROAD Manual levelling In below the procedure for manual deployment/extension of the axle and corner ON/OFF supports. (no.5) The manual levelling function is mainly used when automatic levelling is not possible due to MANUAL a large tilt of the caravan. With the help of this MODE feature it is also possible to change the position (no.6)
  • Page 35 ON THE ROAD Then the other axle support can be extended by holding button “LEFT SIDE” (no.10) or “RIGHT SIDE” (no.13) pressed down. The levelling procedure automatically stops when the caravan is levelled in the left right direction. The ORANGE arrow level LED (no.14) goes out. LEFT SIDE (no.10) INDICATOR LED...
  • Page 36 ON THE ROAD Retracting the jacks Follow the procedure below to retract the axle and corner supports. ON/OFF (no.5) Step 1 Press 1x on the button “ON/OFF” (no.5) to switch the levelsystem The “E&P-logo” LED lights up, indicating that the levelsystem is switched on.
  • Page 37 ON THE ROAD Start: Manual levelling Before automatic levelling can be activated, you must set the zero point. For setting the zero point, you must FIRST perform the manual levelling procedure. REMARK: Do this by placing a spirit level in the centre of the caravan. ATTENTION! Never put the rear brackets first to the ground.
  • Page 38 ON THE ROAD Operating system including the Programming the remote control antenna connection Step 1 In order to pair the remote control to the system, remove the fuse (30 Amp) out of the cable assembly from the hydraulic levelsystem. Step 2 Press the buttons “AUTOMATIC MODE”...
  • Page 39 ON THE ROAD Which device takes command In this case there is a possibility to move the This possibility is offered by E&P Hydraulic for antenna away from the operating system by situations where, for whatever reason, the The device which is switched on first (remote means of an optional extension cable (length levelsystem does not withdraw its support jacks control or control panel) takes the command...
  • Page 40 ON THE ROAD Putting the Emergency pump into use When actually using the emergency hand pump operation, proceed as follows: Step 1 Using the allen key, turn the gold hexagon bolt on the emergency hand pump clockwise to the right (open position).
  • Page 41 ON THE ROAD...
  • Page 42 ON THE ROAD • The jacks always operate 2 at a time at 1 Remarks and recommendations side. The left side, right side, front side Below is an overview concerning remarks and rear side. Only when retracting do and recommendations (tips) of the hydraulic they operate all 4 at the same time.
  • Page 43 ON THE ROAD Troubleshooting In case of an error message, check the caravan stands are not too high at the front (front wheel must be withdrawn), whether the battery has sufficient voltage, whether the oil level is correct, whether there is any damage to the jacks, and check all the cables. If this does not lead to a solution for the fault, the fault could be located in the drive units.
  • Page 44 ON THE ROAD Maintenance • In winter (slippery) conditions we advise Warranty you to take additional safety and The E&P Hydraulics levelsystem does not have Repairs to the caravan must be performed by precautionary measures. Especially parts that need to be maintained periodically. dealers recognized by E&P Hydraulics.
  • Page 45 ON THE ROAD All warranty claims require a product test and approval by (a dealer of) E&P Hydraulics. All repairs must be approved by E&P Hydraulics before the work starts. There can be no exceptions to this procedure. Immediately contact E&P Hydraulics directly before trying to perform a repair or change to your E&P Hydraulics product.
  • Page 46 ON THE ROAD...

  • Page 47: Fire & Safety

    FIRE & SAFETY In Case of Fire ............48 FIRE Smoke Alarm ............48 Carbon Monoxide Alarm ........49 & Fire Extinguisher ........... 49 Children ..............49 SAFETY Ventilation .............. 50 Security ..............50 Theft ..............50...

  • Page 48: In Case Of Fire

    FIRE & SAFETY Connecting the battery Never throw a flaming pan outside, keep FIRE ACTION your hands away from the flames and Your alarm requires one 9 volt battery to 1. GET EVERYONE OUT smother the flame. power the smoke detector portion of the unit. 2.

  • Page 49: Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    FIRE & SAFETY alarm does not sound when the test button is Alarm. When sufficient carbon monoxide is CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM pressed. For maximum reliability, replace detected a loud audible signal will be emitted battery at least once a year. and the alarm LED will flash red once every second.

  • Page 50: Ventilation

    FIRE & SAFETY Petrol/Diesel Fumes Additional security for children under 6 years old without supervision. The fitting of a tail pipe to your car exhaust Consider fitting any device which might deter Solid (fixed) bunks have a recommended will reduce the possibility of fumes entering or prevent intrusion by thieves.

  • Page 51: Services

    SERVICES SERVICES Water ..............52 Gas ................ 59 Electricity ............... 64...
  • Page 52 SERVICES The control panel above the entrance door is VEHICLES WITH WATER TANKS used to control water pumps and where The following arrangement is used for a caravan with internal water tank as applicable to Delta applicable read water level displays. and Alaria Models (Clubman and Lexon Dealer Fit Options Apply) Two water inlets are fitted on the outside of the caravan, on the offside.
  • Page 53 SERVICES The Ultraflow Compact (right) inlet is used to The inboard pump draws water from bypass the tank. whichever water source is in use. When power is supplied to the pump, it will draw water from a selected source and pump it to the caravan taps, shower and water heater.
  • Page 54 SERVICES To use the caravan with the internal water 4. Use the control panel menu to switch on tank the external pump. 1. Connect the external pump to the left connection point on the outside of the caravan. Scroll through until "Tank Fill" Appears 3.
  • Page 55 SERVICES 12. If a mains water connection is used, 3. Close all the taps except one, which please ensure this is a Truma should be open in the hot position. Waterline connection, which has a 4. Ensure that the water heater drain valve built-in pressure reducing valve.
  • Page 56 SERVICES Water System Winterisation Drain the external shower bridge 3. Water should be placed in the container, connection (including models without swirled around, then emptied out. Caravans may be in use all year round, but external shower) on the Ultraflow housing when not in use, even for short periods, this 4.
  • Page 57 SERVICES Setting Up the Water System 3. Fill the system by using the pump with a disinfectant/sterilant solution. (Check that 1. Replace/close all drain valves. the solution at full strength appears at all 2. Replace shower heads and tap spouts. taps/showers).
  • Page 58 SERVICES 2. Leave the power supply turned on. • Check all connections in the pipe-work. PRESSURE SWITCH 3. Tighten the adjusting screw (clockwise). • Remove the adjusting screw, if motor still Operation The pump should now be running. runs, pump is probably air locked. Turn The pressure switch detects the opening or off the isolator switch and reprime the 4.
  • Page 59 SERVICES Butane works satisfactorily at temperatures down to 2° C. Propane should be used for temperatures below this, therefore for all year round caravanners, Propane is of greater use. There are different sizes of bottles available and it is better to consult your dealer for advice.
  • Page 60 SERVICES If you should suspect a gas leak turn off the To effect a safe connection with a European intervals not exceeding 5 years or as gas at the bottle and ventilate the caravan by cylinder, you will need to obtain a 'pigtail' recommended in manufacturers' instructions.
  • Page 61 SERVICES Operation In extreme cold or when a large amount of TYPES OF GAS gas is consumed from the cylinder over a Use the control knob (a) to manually select Butane long period of time, the gas pressure may fall which cylinder will be operating and which Butane is supplied in the U.K.
  • Page 62 SERVICES Fixed ventilation openings are sited under GAS SAFETY ADVICE PRECAUTIONS gas appliances in various locations in your Facts about LPG a) Never look for a leak with a match. tourer. Always use a soap solution or its LPG is not poisonous. equivalent when testing connections.
  • Page 63 SERVICES Roof-mounted Flue installations Space Heating Appliances Manifold Locations All flue installations should be inspected Space heating appliances are to be Heater and Water Heater manifold located once a year throughout their length for completely extinguished before the caravan underneath front O/S bed towards bulkhead. corrosion.
  • Page 64 SERVICES The mains wiring in Lunar caravans It is essential that you understand the MAINS ELECTRICS manufactured in the UK complies with the workings of each electrical circuit. Check 230V Mains Electric Equipment Usage IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th edition, and is supply cable terminals are firm and secure.
  • Page 65 SERVICES On Leaving the Caravan Site FLEXIBLE WIRING Note: Always disconnect the electrical connector between the towing vehicle and 5. Reverse the procedure described in LIVE BROWN the caravan before connecting an LV (low Paragraphs 3 and 4 above. NEUTRAL BLUE voltage) supply to the caravan and before EARTH...
  • Page 66 SERVICES...

  • Page 67: Electrics

    ELECTRICS Power Control System ......... 68 ELECTRICS Battery ..............74 Fuses ..............78 Technical Data ............85...
  • Page 68 ELECTRICS EC500 POWER CONTROL SYSTEM • The PX-300 Battery Charger / Power • The C44 Road Light Fuse Box - This Converter – A separate, air cooled 300 small unit is located near the PSU. The INTRODUCTION Watt multi-stage power converter unit unit houses fuses for the road lighting that charges the batteries and provides circuits and supplies from the tow vehicle...
  • Page 69 ELECTRICS 2.2 Activating the System A) Ensure suitability of the Mains Supply. E) Check Miniature Circuit Breakers. Your Leisure Vehicle should only be Locate the MCB’s within the PSU (adjacent The EC500 system has a shutdown feature connected to an approved supply that meets to the RCD) and ensure they are all in the that should be used when the vehicle is in the requirements of BS7671 or relevant...
  • Page 70 ELECTRICS PSU - 230V Controls Lever type switch, far left - Residual Current Device (RCD) and main 230V on/off switch. Push button, far left - RCD test button. 3 x lever switches, right - Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB). Note the lever colour and MCB rating may vary.
  • Page 71 ELECTRICS 2.4 Control Panel - Component Layout EC480 Digital Control Panel (LCD graphic display)
  • Page 72 ELECTRICS 2.5 Control Panel Operation Button Description Button Power Button. Press the power button to turn the leisure power on. Press the button again to turn the power off. The adjacent LED will illuminate when the power is on, and also the voltage of the selected battery will be displayed on the screen. When the car engine is running this LED will flash to indicate the leisure battery is being charged.
  • Page 73 ELECTRICS 2.6 Operation while driving System Technical Information The Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB’s) operate in a similar way to traditional fuses and are The EC500 system is designed to shutdown The following section provides further provided to protect the wiring installation from parts of the system whilst the engine is technical information relating to the electrical overload or short circuit.
  • Page 74 ELECTRICS 3.2 Battery Charger 3.3.2 Installation & Removal WARNING: Under heavy loads the charger case may become hot. ALWAYS ensure any Always disconnect the 230v mains supply The EC500 system incorporates an intelligent ventilation slots have a clear flow of air. Do and turn the PSU green charger switch to the three-stage battery charger / power converter.
  • Page 75 ELECTRICS To prevent over discharge, the EC500 system 3.5 Solar Charge Management The user can now turn the main pump on (tap incorporates a battery protect circuit that button) and the internal pump will deliver water The EC500 PSU incorporates a built-in solar warns the users and then disconnects the to the taps.
  • Page 76 ELECTRICS 3.7 Awning Light Operation 3.8 System Warnings The awning light is controlled by the control The system incorporates a number of panel awning light button. The awning light is warnings that are active at specific times. also linked to the optional alarm system to These are summarised below and also enable remote control with the alarm fob.
  • Page 77 ELECTRICS Warning When Type With control panel power on or off and leisure battery is Message on screen and repeated beeps from the Leisure battery selected (as active battery) and the voltage level rises control panel. The beeping will not stop until the voltage high above 15V fault is cleared.
  • Page 78 ELECTRICS Fuse Rating Fuse Colour Description 3.9 12 Volt DC Fuses 10 Amps Toilet WARNING: When replacing fuses always 5 Amps Ignitions replace a fuse with the correct value. 10 Amps Motorhomes Only - Electric Step NEVER replace with a higher value/rating as this could damage the wiring harness.
  • Page 79 ELECTRICS The following table shows details of the fuse(s) located at the Road Light fuse box Fuse Rating Fuse Colour Description 20 Amps Yellow Fridge Supply 12V 5 Amps Left Hand Tail Lights 5 Amps Right Hand Indicators 5 Amps Fog Lights Spare location 20 Amps...
  • Page 80 ELECTRICS 3.10 Common Fault Table (continued) Fault Possible Cause Proposed Fix Reverse Polarity Mains Supply reversed? The reverse polarity light is designed to illuminate when the Live and Neutral supply has been reversed/crossed over. If the light illuminates light is there is a problem with the site supply or the cable connecting the supply to your vehicle.
  • Page 81 ELECTRICS 3.10 Common Fault Table (continued) Fault Possible Cause Proposed Fix PSU overheated / auto Reduce load on system. Allow PSU to cool down. PSU will automatically restart when cool. shutdown operated Other fault Contact your Dealer. Fuse blown Replace fuse with correct value as per fuse table. Pump turned off Turn pump on by pressing the pump button at the control panel.
  • Page 82 ELECTRICS • [V] Vehicle battery voltage gauge. This 4.4.3 Active Battery Screen 4.4.1 Splash Screen gauge shows the voltage of the Vehicle battery in bar format, with the precise reading shown at the top of the bar. The actual bar changes colour according to the battery voltage.
  • Page 83 ELECTRICS the predicted charge capacity of the 4.4.4 Large Clock Screen • Set Clock Time. First adjust the hour battery. As the battery is charged this using the up / down buttons, then press gauge will increase, as the battery is select again to move to minutes and discharged (used) this gauge will adjust with the up / down buttons.
  • Page 84 ELECTRICS 4.4.6 System Warnings Screens The system can display a number of warnings. The control panel will beep and display the appropriate message. Press the select button to cancel the warning.
  • Page 85 ELECTRICS TECHNICAL DATA & APPROVALS 5.1 Outline specification - EC500PSU & EC370 Control Panel INPUT 230V 230 Volts / 0 to 16 Amps + / - 10% OUTPUT 230V RCD protected, 3 x MCB outputs of 1 x 16A and 2 x 10A Separate switched channels for water heater, space heater and charger INPUT 12V...
  • Page 86 ELECTRICS...

  • Page 87: Fitted Equipment

    FITTED EQUIPMENT Refrigerators ..............88 Dometic RMD 8555 Fridge Freezer ........ 88 Oven, Hob & Grill ............97 Microwave ..............101 Alde Heating ..............102 Thetford C-260 Toilet ............. 107 Awning Points ..............111 Rooflight ................. 111 TV Antenna ..............112 CD/Radio/MP3 ..............

  • Page 88: Refrigerators

    REFRIGERATOR interrupts the gas supply after approx. 30 Danger of overheating! Fridge Freezer RMD 8555 seconds if the flame goes out. Always ensure sufficient ventilation so that the heat generated during operation can The RMD8xx5 refrigerators have an dissipate. Make sure that the refrigerator is automatic operating mode which selects the sufficiently far away from walls and other most economical power mode connected.
  • Page 89 REFRIGERATOR Safety when operating with gas Control and display elements WARNING! The control and display elements of the refrigerator are in the divider between the main and freezer compartments. The refrigerator features the following illuminated control and display • Only operate the refrigerator at the elements: pressure shown on the type plate.
  • Page 90 REFRIGERATOR Using the rerigerator Gas operation • Battery management systems switch off the power supply to the refrigerator as soon as WARNING: FIRE HAZARD • Make sure that you only put items in the the vehicle engine is switched off for longer Never operate the refrigerator with refrigerator which may be kept at the gas at petrol stations.
  • Page 91 REFRIGERATOR Locking the refrigerator door/freezer Positioning the shelves In automatic mode, the refrigerator selects the compartment door most favourable operating mode available itself. WARNING: Children beware! Two shelves are fixed in place to • Release the locking catch, if applicable. Priority Operating Mode prevent children from climbing...
  • Page 92 REFRIGERATOR Operation at high ambient Cleaning and maintenance • Disconnect the voltage and gas supply. temperatures • Empty the refrigerator. WARNING: Always disconnect the At high outside temperatures in combination • Put a cloth in the ice compartment and the refrigerator from the mains before with high levels of humidity, condensa≠tion may refrigerator to absorb any excess water.
  • Page 93 REFRIGERATOR Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Suggested remedy The fuse in the AC Replace the fuse. With AC operation: mains is defective. The vehicle is not connected Connect the vehicle to the AC mains. to the AC mains. The AC heating element is Contact the authorised defective.
  • Page 94 REFRIGERATOR Troubleshooting (continued) Fault Possible cause Suggested remedy The mains voltage is The refrigerator changes to AC In automatic mode: too low. power supply automatically as The refrigerator is soon as the mains voltage is being operated with sufficient again. gas although it is connected to the AC mains.
  • Page 95 REFRIGERATOR Displays for faults and beeps Faults are indicated by the flashing of individual buttons on the control panel, a beep or a combination of both. Display Fault Suggested remedy flashing, a The AC heater element or Contact the authorised customer beep is emitted for 20 the cooling unit is defective.
  • Page 96 REFRIGERATOR Displays for faults and beeps (continued) Display Fault Suggested remedy In battery operation: Refrigerator does not work: Vehicle power supply was Automatic changeover from Gas mode operation not disconnected while starting gas external to internal power possible even though mode.

  • Page 97: Oven, Hob & Grill

    OVEN, HOB & GRILL can be ignited by depressing the ignition ASPIRE 2 DUEL FUEL OVEN Hotplate burners button, which is located on the fascia. Ensure the gas cylinder is turned on. Ignition must be carried out with the door In the event of a gas smell turn off at the open, and if the burner has not lit within 15 cylinder and contact supplier.
  • Page 98 OVEN, HOB & GRILL Grill on the control knob is aligned with the dot on The hotplate is a sealed construction and the control panel. Always make sure the transfers heat through conduction. For Operation control knob is in the off position when you maximum efficiency a correctly sized pan with have finished using the hotplate burners.
  • Page 99 OVEN, HOB & GRILL burner can be ignited by depressing the 9. A reversible grill pan trivet enables the • Spillage on the surface of the lid should be ignition button, which is located on the correct grilling height to be achieved. removed before opening the lid.
  • Page 100 OVEN, HOB & GRILL DO’S AND DON’TS escaping gas will collect at a low level. The strong unpleasant smell of gas will enable DO read the user instructions carefully the general area of the leak to be detected. before using the appliance for the first time. Check that the gas is not escaping from an DO allow the oven to heat fully in order to unlit appliance.

  • Page 101: Microwave

    MICROWAVE Operation Procedure retained. To erase all information, push Microwave (Daewoo) the STOP/CLEAR button once more. • Plug power supply cord into 230V AC 50Hz power outlet. • If the START button is pushed and the oven does not operate, check the area •...

  • Page 102: Alde Heating

    ALDE HEATING - QUICK START GUIDE ALDE 3020 COMPACT HE CONTROL STARTING THE SYSTEM PANEL The Alde 3020 Compact HE control panel has two hard buttons and a non-capacitive, colour touchscreen interface. The soft buttons displayed on the screen are operated by touching the screen with your finger.
  • Page 103 ALDE HEATING - QUICK START GUIDE MAIN MENU Electric Heating Domestic Hot Water Press MENU button to access the Main Menu Check that 230V supply is displayed The Alde boiler stores 8.4 Litres of hot from the Standby Screen or Settings Menu. on the Standby Screen.
  • Page 104 ALDE HEATING - QUICK START GUIDE SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM 1. Press Tool button to access the Settings Climate Control Menu (bottom right in Main Menu). The AC button is displayed when a To save energy, the control panel only 2.
  • Page 105 ALDE HEATING - QUICK START GUIDE Setup Standby Screen for bedtime TROUBLE SHOOTING • Check the 230 V supply (also indicated on the Standby Screen). The backlight on the Standby Screen can be Any error messages will be displayed on the disturbing if the control panel is visible from Standby Screen.
  • Page 106 ALDE HEATING - QUICK START GUIDE “3rd Party Panel C. Fail” • Most vehicles will reach a comfortable • 12 V supply to the boiler dropped to 7 V temperature within 40 mins, in non-extreme momentarily. Check 12 V supply for stability. •...

  • Page 107: Thetford C-260 Toilet

    THETFORD TOILETS Main Parts THETFORD C-260 CASSETTE TOILET INTRODUCTION The Thetford Cassette Toilet is a high quality product. It is user-friendly, meets high quality standards and gives you all the convenience of home. Before operating and using this toilet we advise you to read the manual completely.
  • Page 108 THETFORD TOILETS Preparing for use Flushing the toilet your toilet has a 1-level indication. It will only indicate a full tank. If a green level indication This Cassette Toilet has a waste-holding tank Press the flush button light immediately lights up, your toilet has a of 17.5L.
  • Page 109 THETFORD TOILETS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Preparing waste-holding tank It is important to clean this Cassette Toilet regularly. You will prevent limescale and ensure optimal hygiene. Clean the inside of the bowl with toilet bowl cleaner and a soft brush and use bathroom cleaner for the outside of the toilet.
  • Page 110 THETFORD TOILETS Preparing Electric Ventilator (if applicable) Emptying waste-holding tank...

  • Page 111: Awning Points

    AWNING/ROOFLIGHTS TILT & SLIDE ROOFLIGHT 60 x 40 175 x 50 60 x 40 To open - turn the handles to release the rooflight. Push it upwards and slide it towards the front of the caravan. Before travelling ensure the rooflight is in the fully closed and locked position.

  • Page 112: Tv Antenna

    ANTENNA STATUS TV ANTENNA Removing the Antenna A permanently fitted Status can be easily OPERATING THE SYSTEM removed leaving only the Mounting Foot and Travelling rubber gaiter. When positioning the Antenna Dome please 1. Unplug the antenna lead from the Amplifier. allow for the following:- 2.
  • Page 113 ANTENNA Signal Symptom Action Fault Finding The following are some of the key areas we Very Poor No picture or sound, TV freezing, severe Check the amplifier gain is set to maximum (rotate suggest you check which generally solve the pixilation, break up and picutre drop out clockwise).
  • Page 114 ANTENNA LED Light Antenna Dome Co-axial Cable Spares & Repairs Should the LED on the Amplifier not light, firstly Check the routing of the coaxial cable from the Should you require any parts for replacements check there is power to the unit. Secondly Antenna Dome to the Amplifier.

  • Page 115: Cd/Radio/Mp3

    LIGHTS, CD/RADIO/MP3 LED LIGHTING LED lighting is non replaceable. Please refer to electrics section, control panel, for information on dimming functionality. CD/RADIO/MP3 Your caravan is fitted with a Pioneer CD/ Radio Unit. Please refer to manufacturers manual for further functionality and instructions.

  • Page 116: Alarm

    SECURITY/ALARM AND TRACKER STINGER 310 ALARM Press and hold the button to use the torch. LED TORCH If your caravan has been fitted with a Stinger BUTTON 310 Alarm, this provides comprehensive protection for your caravan when parked or Press and release the button to arm the alarm (one beep). ARM/DISARM coupled to your tow vehicle, as well as BUTTON...

  • Page 117: Flyscreens/Blinds

    FLYSCREENS, BLINDS & ROOFLIGHTS Sunscreen WINTERISATION The front channel of the lateral guides has a The flyscreen/sunscreen should NOT be left number of “cut outs” to enable the sunscreen in the “down” position through the winter as to be retained at various heights – look this may cause the spring mechanism to lose inside the lateral guides to locate these.
  • Page 118 FLYSCREENS, BLINDS & ROOFLIGHTS Opening and closing the panoramic rooflight...

  • Page 119: Window Care

    WINDOWS/SUNROOF AND BODY Stays with knob screw - Always make sure Acrylic material can get scratched very WINDOWS to unscrew the knob before closing the easily. Please consider the above The windows on your caravan are made from window. instructions for cleaning, so that you will acrylic.
  • Page 120 WINDOWS/SUNROOF AND BODY (b) Do not boil water last thing at night Sunroof Blind Note: In direct sunlight the blind should not and empty all water from kettles, etc. be left closed. it is advised that the blind is left fully open, but if the user feels necessary (c) Remove flowers or vases containing this can be closed to a maximum 2/3 of the water from sleeping quarters.

  • Page 121: Abs Panels

    ABS PANELS CLEANING THE CARAVAN BODY BADGES It is wise to wash the caravan body regularly Resin coated badges are now being widely in order to maintain its good looks. Do not used within the caravan industry. Their use aggressive cleaning materials as this will upkeep is simple, use soap and water only to damage the paintwork over time.

  • Page 122: Bunk Beds/Front Beds

    BUNK BEDS/FRONT BEDS BUNK BED ASSEMBLY The following step by step guide illustrates how to assemble the bunk bed. 1. Pull the top edge of the bunk towards 2 & 3. With your left hand on the bottom edge, lift upwards and towards you, while your right you.
  • Page 123 BUNK BEDS/FRONT BEDS FRONT BEDS There is a luxury L-shaped lounge set up with pull out bed at the front of the vehicle for added comfort. 7. Fit the safety boards into position.

  • Page 124: How To Maintain Furniture In A Caravan

    HOW TO MAINTAIN FURNITURE IN A CARAVAN About Condensation Moisture in air can cause damage to HOW TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN furniture. Wood expands or contracts with an THE FURNITURE IN A CARAVAN When the humidity is high inside a van and it increase or decrease in the relative humidity is cold outside the water vapour condenses About Humidity...
  • Page 125 HOW TO MAINTAIN FURNITURE IN A CARAVAN On dry days open some windows to allow humid air to ventilate out of the van. It is better to open a few windows a little throughout the whole caravan. This helps the air to move through the caravan.

  • Page 127: Al-Ko Chassis & Tyres

    AL-KO CHASSIS & TYRES AL-KO CHASSIS & TYRES Chassis ............128 General Maintenance ........129 Tyres ..............130...
  • Page 128 AL-KO CHASSIS & TYRES All caravans are released with a hard copy of the latest Al-Ko chassis handbook, please retain this and store it along with your Alaria Handbook and refer to it for issues relating to the chassis operation and maintenance. For advice relating to: Chassis Running Gear...
  • Page 129 AL-KO CHASSIS & TYRES GENERAL NOTES ON Couplings It is recommended that all brake linkage threads are liberally smeared with grease for MAINTENANCE 1. Clean and grease spherical seat, bearing protection and as an aid to future adjustment parts and pivot pins regularly. Chassis of the system.
  • Page 130 AL-KO CHASSIS & TYRES Tyres & Pressures General Recommendations TYRES The tyres fitted, and the pressures needed, Because caravan tyres and wheels are rarely PREPARATION vary from model to model. Check the Service the same as those on your car you must not Tyres &...

  • Page 131: General Data

    GENERAL DATA Wiring Diagrams ............132 Light Bulb Replacements ..........138 Security ............... 138 GENERAL Owners Club ............... 139 Owners Warranty ............139 DATA CRiS ................140 Winterization Guide ............. 141...

  • Page 132: Wiring Diagrams

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  • Page 138: Light Bulb Replacements

    GENERAL DATA LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT SECURITY Brake/side light ..........Twin 21W/5W, 12V Ensure that you lock all windows and doors when leaving your caravan. Fit a towbar hitch Front side light ........... 5W, 12V lock or a wheel clamp -consult your dealer on Side light (white/red) ..........

  • Page 139: Owners Club

    GENERAL DATA LUNAR OWNERS CLUB OWNERS WARRANTY Please note that your oven and fridge will have different Serial Numbers to each other, All Alaria Caravans are supplied with a 6 Now you are the owner of a Lunar caravan but you can use the last three digits from year body shell warranty and a 3 year why not join the Lunar Owners Club.

  • Page 140: Cris

    GENERAL DATA CRiS Registration and VIN Chip VIN Chip Caravan Identification The caravan's unique 17 character VIN will Caravan Registration be incorporated into VIN Chip tamper evident This caravan has been security marked and labels; the master VIN Chip label is situated recorded under the Caravan Registration on the front near side window to aid police and Identification Scheme that is recognised...

  • Page 141: Winterization Guide

    GENERAL DATA CARAVAN WINTERIZATION GUIDE regular access to the caravan, you could The hob/oven should be thoroughly place some moisture absorbing crystals in degreased and cleaned. If using one of the If the caravan is to be stored for any length cupboard corners to reduce the risk of stronger oven-cleaners on the market be sure of time, the following procedure is advisable:...
  • Page 142 GENERAL DATA 5. Battery hidden area in case colour is affected). Such and if desired, in most cases, can be severe treatment will weaken the awning restored by polishing with a compound such Unless powering an alarm system, the 12v material so live with stains if you can! Clear as T-Cut (always follow the manufacturers battery should be removed, wiped over, the...
  • Page 143 Please note that neither Lunar Caravans Ltd nor The Caravan Club endorse any of the 11. Axle stands listed products and you should satisfy yourself as to their suitability.
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  • Page 145 INDEX General Data ........138 Lunar Owner’s Club ......139 Alarm ............ 116 Toilet Security ........... 138 Arrival on Site ......... 28 Cassette Toilet C-260 CWE .... 107 Awning Fixing Points ......111 Tyres ..........22, 130 General Recommendations .... 130 Jacking Points ........
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