24/05/2010
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MotorHolme Ltd
Electrics
The van has a 16amp 230v mains input connection on the right
side. This is connected using the long orange cable from the
storage compartment.
First connect the larger of the two plugs to the van as shown.
Then connect the other end of the cable to the socket provided
by the campsite. This avoids handling a live connector.
There may also be a switch on the campsite socket outlet that
must be turned on. If you try and use more than 16amps (about
3.5kW) either the campsite outlet or your motorhome will shut
down and need resetting (see Troubleshooting, page 10). In
Europe the campsite’s limit may be as low as 7 amps.
There is an electrical control panel over the entrance door.
Once the van is connected to the mains, the yellow “Mains On”
indicator will glow, the mains sockets inside the van will become active, the fridge will
change over to use mains electricity, and the van’s batteries will begin to charge up.
Besides the normal starting battery for the engine, the van has an additional ‘leisure
battery’ which feeds all the appliances in the living area (interior lights, water pump, 12v
electrical outlet, fridge, cooker ignition, toilet flush, and water-level gauges) -
but only
when the mains is not connected.
The control panel has switches to turn on the water pump, turn on the leisure battery,
and to check the status of the batteries and water tanks. If no water level lights are
illuminated, the tank is almost empty.
If the red light beside the battery symbol flashes, the leisure battery is very low and
needs recharging. If this happens late at night, do not disturb your neighbours by
starting the engine for battery charging purposes. If you cannot connect to a mains 230v
supply, it is better to turn off all electrical appliances until the morning.
Mains On
Indicator
Water
Pump
12v
Leisure
Battery
Battery Condition:
Up = Leisure Battery
Down= Starter Battery
Water levels:
Up = Clean water
Down = Dirty water
