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CONNECTION OF SERVICES
POWER CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is fitted with a Sargent system to control all the habitation area electrical functions.
EC500 POWER CONTROL SYSTEM
1 INTRODUCTION
This section of the handbook will guide you through the operation of the electrical system.
Further technical details are contained in sections 3 to 6 or in the supporting technical manual
available from www.sargentltd.co.uk
For the safe operation of all electrical equipment within your Leisure Vehicle it is important that
you read and fully understand these instructions. If you are unsure of any point please contact
your dealer / distributor for advice before use.
The system has a number of key components that you will need to be familiar with before
attempting to use the system, these are:
• The EC500 series Power Supply Unit (PSU) -a combined mains consumer unit and 12V
controller.
• The EC480 series Control Panel (CP) -a remotely located user control panel used to turn
circuits on and off and to display battery and water tank information.
• The PX-300 Battery Charger / Power Supply – A separate, air cooled 300 Watt multi-stage
power converter unit that charges the batteries and provides 12V DC power.
• The EM40 Interface Unit - This small unit is located at floor level behind the drivers’ seat. The
unit houses fuses for the fridge, vehicle battery, radio and other systems. It also provides
connections for the optional tow bar harness.
2 USING THE SYSTEM
2.1 EC500 Power Supply Unit - Component Layout