elddis Affinity 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME AND
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing an Elddis Touring
Caravan.
This Owner’s Handbook has been prepared for
your guidance to help you derive the greatest
amount of pleasure from the use of your caravan
and your leisure time. We strongly recommend
that you read this guide thoroughly so that you
are fully aware of all the caravan’s features,
equipment and systems.
Additional information and detailed appliance
instruction manuals are also contained in your
Owner’s Information Pack.
Your new Elddis caravan has been designed as a
recreational vehicle and is intended for
recreational use only. It is not intended for
business,
hire use or for permanent habitation.
Elddis accepts no liability if the caravan is used for
any purpose other than recreational/holiday use.
Your new Elddis (Crusader) caravan has been
fitted with a GRP underskin to the habitation unit
floor, this reduces weight and provides a water
resistant barrier. This will eliminate the problem
of long term water damage and rotten floor
underside.
Your caravan has been designed for towing
behind a normal motor car. Additional care
should be exercised when towing with a 4x4
because of the ‘off-road’ nature of the suspension.
Owners should not tow their touring caravans
with commercial vehicles. When selecting a
towing vehicle it is recommended that you
consult the Caravan Towing Code, which is also
included in your Owner’s Information Pack.
By following the instructions provided in this
handbook and maintaining your caravan in a first
class roadworthy condition, you are sure to have
many years of carefree use.
To ensure the very best quality and reliability all
touring caravan designs and new developments
are rigorously tested. Therefore Elddis will accept
no liability or uphold the warranty if the caravan
is altered or modified in such a way that would
adversely affect the reliability.
Please Note: It is a condition of your warranty
that the caravan must have an “annual service”
done by an Elddis approved Retailer / Service
Centre or NCC Approved workshop and a
record is kept. Pages are provided in the back of
this guide, for your assistance.
Elddis Approved Retailer / Service Centre will be
able to supply any replacement parts for your
caravan, should the need arise, and in most cases
any accessories you may require.
Please note: It is not possible to purchase
replacement parts direct from Elddis.
Changing market and supply situations may
prevent us from maintaining the exact
specification details in this guide and we therefore
reserve the right to alter specifications as
materials and conditions demand.
Enjoy your new caravan
Model Year
All Touring caravans manufactured by Elddis are
designated by their model year. The 2013 model
year runs from 1st September 2012 to 31st
August 2013.
Elddis Technical Approvals
All Explorer Group Caravans have been
European Commission Whole Vehicle Type
approved via the Vehicle Certification Agency
(VCA).
In order to ensure your new caravan is safe to
use the Explorer Group are members of and have
been inspected by the following bodies.
National Caravan Council (NCC) who operated
a certification scheme to ensure compliance with
the European safety standards for caravans.
National Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation and Contracting (NICEIC) who carry
out an annual inspection of Elddis electrical
installations within caravans.
Gas Safe Register™ approved installers carry out
an annual inspection to ensure that the gas
installations carried out by Elddis fully comply
with all relevant regulations and standards.
Elddis has also obtained ISO9001:2008
accreditation and this is audited by SGS UK
Limited