elddis Crusader, 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.
MAXIMUM BULB RATINGS FOR
INTERNAL LIGHTS
Type of Light Maximum Bulb Rating
Compact Fluorescent ......................................... 9W
Reading Lights .................................................... 10W
Downlighters ...................................................... 10W
Dinette soffet lights ........................................... 20W
Bedroom lights ................................................... 10W
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
Your new Elddis 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.