elddis 2013 Avante, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM
The battery charger will operate automatically
when the caravan is connected to the mains
outlet on a caravan site. The 12V system, with the
exception of the 12V refrigerator and battery
charging, will not operate when the caravan is
connected to the towing vehicle.
CHECK all caravan equipment is set-up to accept
the site supply before actually switching on.
INTERNAL LIGHTS
Your new Avante caravan is fitted with all LED
lighting.
You should not need to replace these long life
lights, however should the need arrive please only
replace these lights with identical lights which are
available from your Elddis retailer.
MAXIMUM BULB RATINGS FOR
INTERNAL LIGHTS
Type of Light Maximum Bulb Rating
Front locker light ......................................... 20 watts
Downlighters ............................................... 1.2 watts
Reading lights ............................................... 1.2 watts
Floor LED .................................................. 0.36 watts
Under locker strip lights 300mm ............ 1.2 watts
Under locker strip lights 600mm ............ 2.2 watts
Awning lights ................................................ 10 watts
Please Note: Ensure that you only replace a
blown bulb with one of the same rating. Never
replace a bulb with one with a higher rating. You
should ensure that when fitted, no bulb is in
contact with the surface of the lamp or shade.
Connecting a Solar Panel
and/or Satellite Dish (Option only)
If you ordered your caravan with the
entertainment pack option fitted then your
caravan will have both a solar panel connection
point and a satellite TV connection point within
the battery box.
Solar Panel Connection
To connect a solar panel insert the panel
connection lead into the connection point within
the battery box, please ensure that you have a
regulator in line whenever a solar panel is
connected.
Satellite TC Connection
To connect a Satellite TV receiver simply insert
the satellite connection into the connection point
within the battery box and this will feed the
satellite signal to the TV outlets within your
caravan. You will need to fit the satellite decoder
between the aerial outlet and your TV.