Ne171 Control Panel - Swift Group Elegance Owner's Handbook Manual

Electrics

NE171 CONTROL PANEL

CAR / VAN SELECTOR SWITCH
A car/caravan selector switch is provided on
this control panel and should be used in the
following way:
CARAVAN (VAN) POSITION
When in this position 12v DC power is
available from the caravan battery to power
all 12v circuits. If the charger is switched ON
the caravan battery will be charged up by
the charger / transformer unit.
CENTRAL POSITION
When in this position with the charger switch
ON, power is provided to all 12v circuits via
the charger / transformer only. With the
charger off all 12v DC circuits are isolated.
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CAR POSITION
The switch can be placed in this position
should the caravan battery become
discharged and a 230v supply is not
available. First of all the towing vehicle
should be electrically connected with the
caravan via the 12S connector. Care is
needed to avoid discharging the battery in
the tow vehicle to an extent that the engine
cannot be started.
Please note that when towing and using the
12v element of the fridge, correct positioning
of the car/van selector switch may be
required – see details in the 'Towing Code'
section of this handbook.
PUMP SWITCH AND INDICATOR
Included on this panel is a pump isolation
switch and pump running light. The pump
isolation switch is used to isolate 12v DC
power to the pump in the event of a pump
fault, or merely as a safeguard against
unwanted pump operation. The pump
running light will illuminate when the pump
circuit is energised.
BATTERY CONDITION METER
The Red display on the control panel shows
the voltage of the caravans 12v DC circuits
measured at the control panel. This figure
will change as the charger is switched ON or
OFF, when 12v DC appliances are switched
ON or OFF, and as the state of charge of the
caravan battery changes.
With the charger switched ON it is possible
for the voltage shown to be up to 13.8v. With
the charger switched OFF or no 230v supply
present, and with the car/selector switch in
the VAN position, the reading gives an
indication of caravan battery voltage.
- A voltage below 11v, when no 12v DC
appliances are operating, would indicate
the battery requires charging.
- A voltage above 12v would indicate that
the battery is in a good state of charge.
- If a figure between 11v and 12v is shown
the battery should be re-charged if desired.
Maintaining a leisure battery in a good
state of charge will assist in ensuring
maximum service life for the battery.