Explorer Group 2003 Autostratus FB, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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12V ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
It is recommended that you fit a sealed-for-
life auxillery leisure battery.
Note:
Charging the motorhome battery from the
towing vehicle is automatic.
Your motorhome will be fitted with either a
Power Centre II or BCA Leisure charging and
power distribution unit.
Please note that any drop in voltage
coming in will reduce the output.
THE POWER CENTRE II SYSTEM
(P.C.II) (SUNSEEKER)
The Power Centre II (P.C,ll) function is to
control and protect the motorhomes 230 volt
AC mains circuits and provide 12 volt charging
and distribution circuits. The P.C.II can be
found behind the space heater in each
motorhome. Housed within each P.C.II unit are:
• An all electronic battery charger/power
supply.
• Automatic selection relays.
• 12 volt fuse block & mains RCD with 2
MCBs.
Access to the operation of these devices is
gained by lifting the transparent plastic door
on the unit upwards.
The power supply can be removed from the
P.C.II by removing the fuses and then the front
cover (4 cross headed screws) and
unscrewing the 4 battery charger fixing screws.
The 12 volt +ve and -ve connections simply
pull off.
A built in battery charger in conjunction with a
12 volt battery supplies the 12 volt circuits via
the DC output fuses numbered 2-6. Output is
via the 12 pin and 15 pin sockets.
CAUTION!
• As with all types of transformer/power
supply a certain amount of heat is
generated, this will vary with the charge
rate, therefore adequate space and
ventilation must be provided and
maintained around the unit to aid cooling.
• Keep all flammable materials and aerosols
well away from this appliance and other
sources of heat, as this could cause the
pressure in the aerosol to rise. Should a
seal then fail it is possible an explosion will
ensue.
• N.B. Remember any work, replacing parts
or repairs, must only be carried out when
the mains supply has been disconnected,
and only by a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances should a fuse
of different size or rating be fitted.
Should a fuse blow for any reason the
fault must be diagnosed before
replacement.
N.B. The information provided in this
Guide relating to fitted equipment is
only intended as a quick reference.
Comprehensive details of maintenance
and fault finding charts where
appropriate can be found by referring to
the accompanying manufacturers’
literature. If any doubts still exist about
the operation of the equipment qualified
personnel or your motorhome dealer
should be consulted.
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CONNECTING SERVICES - ELECTRICITY