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6.

 Pull up the fresh water feed pipe (green) from the base unit and connect to the fresh water 

hose underneath the sink unit. The connection is made with the aid of a male to male coupler 
which can be retained on either side of the connection depending on the side disconnected.

7.

 Feed the gas hose (orange) underneath the hob unit through the aperture in the top of the 

kitchen base unit. 

8.

 Open the front locker door below the cooker unit and connect the gas hose into the gas 

coupling. This also serves as the on/off valve.

9.

 Turn the red gas tap at the connection through 90° to turn on the gas supply to the hob.

IMPORTANT! FOR SAFETY REASONS THE GAS HOSE CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED FROM 
THE GAS VALVE WHILST THE GAS SUPPLY IS STILL TURNED ON.

For the initial use of the hob after connecting to the gas supply, it will take a few seconds for the 
gas flow to reach the gas hob burner.

10.

 If applicable, slide the microwave/grill combi oven underneath the gas hob unit and feed the 

power cable around the back of the unit to the power socket (or extension lead for convenience).

11. 

If not already done so position the fridge on the base unit located between the door and the 

club lounge. (Page3. No.8)

12.

 A socket cover aperture is provided in order to feed the mains and 12v cables/plugs through 

into the base unit. 

Plug the 3-pin mains plug into the mains socket provided in the unit, this can be accessed from the 
lift-top locker door.

WASTE PIPE FITTING

FRESH WATER FITTING

GAS FITTING - ON/OFF

MICROWAVE POSITION

FRIDGE POSITION

240v & 12v FOR FRIDGE

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Summary of Contents for OFC195C

Page 1: ...OWNER S HANDBOOK Model No OFC195C OFC195C UM 0517 Rev B ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ng Setting Up your OPUS Camper Setting Up the Additional Bed Water System Gas System Electrical System Packing down your OPUS Camper Sun Canopy Optional Extra Roof Load Carrying Storage Maintenance Spare Wheel Carrier Optional Extra Troubleshooting CONTENTS 1 2 3 5 9 16 17 19 21 24 28 31 33 39 ...

Page 4: ...VAL NUMBER VIN NUMBER MTPLM ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Every OPUS has a Vehicle Identification Number VIN The VIN Plate can be found on the exterior of your OPUS to the left of the door We recommend making a note of your VIN in the template below This will be required by insurance companies Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass ...

Page 5: ...Additional Bed lounge area Sun Canopy Width optional Sun Canopy Depth optional Full Awning Width optional Full Awning Depth optional WEIGHTS MIRO mass in running order MTPLM maximum technical permissible laden mass MTPLM 800kg User Payload 416cm 195cm 283cm 188cm 117cm 175 65 R14 580cm 275cm 244cm 190 x 140cm 190 x 140cm 188 x 122cm Approx 300 cm Approx 145 cm 620cm 240cm 800kg Refer to VIN plate ...

Page 6: ...te Carriers Gas Locker Grab Handles PARTS REFERENCE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Roof Bar Fitment Rails Upper Bed Support Brackets Front Market Lights Rear Light Clusters Battery Storage Locker Mains Electricity Hook Up Hoop Pole 1 Hoop Pole 2 Hoop Pole 3 Hoop Pole 4 Hoop Pole 5 Hoop Pole 6 Hoop Pole 7 Bed Tray Support Leg Storage Vehicle Identification Number Plate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 ...

Page 7: ...14 13 10 9 11 12 17 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 4 28 ...

Page 8: ...all is provided for securing the Camper when unhitched from a tow vehicle The Full Stop Saracen Hitch Lock optional extra will provide additional security to your Camper ABOUT YOUR PLUG The OPUS is fitted with a 13 pin plug that connects all the exterior trailer lighting as well as the connections that enable the leisure battery of the OPUS to be charged by your vehicle whilst in transit This conn...

Page 9: ...afe and correct usage The frame of the Camper is designed to aid pushing handling of the trailer comfortably The grab handles may be used to aid manoeuvring but MUST NEVER be used to pull the full weight of the Camper 3 Position the coupling over the tow ball and lower it by turning the jockey wheel handle and at the same time lifting the coupling handle up When fully engaged onto the ball you wil...

Page 10: ...ube to a lower position wind the jockey wheel down until it touches the floor and starts to support the weight of the Camper Some weight relief on the tow ball will be observed The handle of the coupling can be lifted to release the coupling from the tow ball Continue to wind the jockey wheel until the coupling is clear of the tow ball Then disconnect the 13 pin plug and the breakaway cable When y...

Page 11: ...er to avoid adverse effect on the handling of the trailer Always ensure you do not exceed the maximum loading capacity of any carrier roof box or the roof bars Further information on Roof Load Carrying can be found on Pages 31 32 TOWING The driver of the tow vehicle must ensure that their Driving Licence is valid for towing the OPUS Camper Please refer to the following website address for referenc...

Page 12: ...eady to spread the load of the leg and enable a sure footing reducing the risk of sinking into softer ground 3 Once satisfied that the OPUS is stable and level you need to fit the four bed tray support legs The legs are interchangeable and any leg can be fitted to any of the brackets The legs are stored in each corner within the steel frame and are accessible by unclipping the D pin clip and slidi...

Page 13: ...t or snagged 9 Lift up the ends of each bed support leg into the corresponding bracket on the now unfolded lids line up the holes and insert the pull pin Ensure all pins are fully inserted You may find it easier to move the lid during this process to aid aligning the holes 10 Fit each corner of the canvas over the corner of each bed tray the seam on the canvas should line up with each corner of th...

Page 14: ...ned by brackets on the worktop that allows the pole to pivot into position 2 Secure the top of the pole to the canvas using two wrap around hook and loop velcro tabs 3 Release the pole clamps one on each side by lifting up the lever 4 Extend each side of the pole incrementally switching sides with each increment to allow for smooth and even extension of the pole The apex of the pole s hoop should ...

Page 15: ...he remainder of the hook and loop velcro tabs around the poles 9 The inner tent clips can now be clipped onto poles 1 2 and 3 in the corresponding places 10 A roof ridge pole is supplied which can be fitted between the central hoop pole and the first rear bed area pole hoop pole 4 and 5 Page 4 No 23 24 Fit the ridge pole to the hoop poles using the C clips either end of the ridge pole the pole can...

Page 16: ...s 3 Locate the lower middle shelf onto the battens on the side of the sink and hob units there are small metal studs protruding from the battens to secure this in place a light pressure maybe required to properly sit the shelf onto the studs 4 Fit the top middle shelf section of the kitchen worktop and secure it in the same manner using the studs 5 Fit the waste water outlet hose grey underneath t...

Page 17: ...ED FROM THE GAS VALVE WHILST THE GAS SUPPLY IS STILL TURNED ON For the initial use of the hob after connecting to the gas supply it will take a few seconds for the gas flow to reach the gas hob burner 10 If applicable slide the microwave grill combi oven underneath the gas hob unit and feed the power cable around the back of the unit to the power socket or extension lead for convenience 11 If not ...

Page 18: ...eat bases are already in position cushion numbers 1 2 3 fit the seat back with the Velcro on both sides into the void of the long seat base cushion number 6 4 The corner cushions can now be positioned and attached to the rear seat back with the Velcro cushion numbers 5 7 5 The other two seat backs should be placed at their respective sides with the Velcro sides facing towards the rest of the cushi...

Page 19: ...the table top in the positon shown above to form the base section of the additional bed 2 Arrange the cushions as shown above Cushions 5 6 7 are not required for the additonal bed and can be removed 3 The two bolster cushions fit into cushion number 2 where cushion number 6 would usually sit Then postion cushion 4 to the far left followed by cushions 1 3 8 to form the bed IMPORTANT REFER TO THE CO...

Page 20: ...below the Camper s water inlet as shown 3 Lift up the water inlet cover and connect the hose pump plug into the socket cover as this retains the plug in position Insert the submersible 12V pump into the water container ensuring the opening is protected from debris and unwanted particles by inverting the cap attached to the pump and fitting it inside the open screw on ring of the water tank 4 Posit...

Page 21: ... of any excess water before disconnecting the internal water inlet and internal waste pipe Switch off the pump at the mains power switch Open the tap and allow the excess water in the pipe to drain Close the tap once all of the water has drained Disconnect either side of the male to male hose coupler Disconnect the bottom waste water outlet pipe The waste water outlet pipe can be secured underneat...

Page 22: ...RTANT CHECK THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT FITMENT AND SAFE USE WITH THE GAS CYLINDER MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER IMPORTANT ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE GAS CYLINDER RETAINING STRAPS ARE FITTED WHENEVER A GAS CYLINDER IS INSTALLED IN THE FRONT LOCKER COMPARTMENT EVEN WHEN THE OPUS IS STATIONARY 4 The gas tap valve on the top of the gas bottle can now be opened 5 Turn on the red gas tap situated underneath the k...

Page 23: ...D TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN THE HOB IS IN USE THE GAS SYSTEM OF THE CAMPER IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE GAS HOB ONLY DO NOT USE ANY OTHER GAS APPLIANCE WITH IT OPUS recommends using CALOR GAS The agreement for the bottle is between yourself and CALOR GAS www calor co uk Find your local stockist at www calor co uk find a stockist TURN OFF GAS BOTTLE VALVE WHEN PACKING DOWN 7 ...

Page 24: ... of your OPUS on the right hand side 4 The internal 12v sockets and external 12v socket with the exception of the fridge 12v supply and lighting will operate on 12v power from the leisure battery heavy usage and power hungry appliances will deplete the battery s charge It is recommended to have the mains hook up cable connected to a suitable supply if available even if appliances are run on 12v on...

Page 25: ... LED lighting 5A 3 12v sockets 15A 4 Spare IMPORTANT TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN USING THE SOCKETS THAT ANY CABLE DOES NOT CAUSE A HAZARD PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE OF SOCKETS NEXT TO THE HEATER IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ANY APPLIANCE ACCESSORY PLUGGED INTO THESE SOCKETS IS DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO USING THE HEATER 7 The plinth heather is only for use when the OPUS is connected to a mains electric hook up 240v in ...

Page 26: ...s circuit breakers that operate in the same way as your home s domestic power supply and trip out in the event of some form of circuit appliance problem The mains electric input can be switched off using the blue switch If one of the breakers is tripped it can be reset by flicking the switch up However if the breaker won t reset there is a problem with one of the circuits or appliances attached to...

Page 27: ... contents of the trailer may be arranged to accommodate your personal items and payload ensure that the trailer is properly loaded and balanced as described in the sensible loading paragraph and image on Page 7 8 of this user manual IMPORTANT A USEFUL REFERENCE FOR PACK DOWN IS THAT NOTHING STORED WITHIN THE OPUS FOR TRANSIT CAN BE TALLER THAN THE SEAT BASES OTHERWISE IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE...

Page 28: ...ain access to the pole clamps for this step The side velcro hook and loop straps will also need to be undone and left undone until the next setup to prevent the tent from snagging 13 Once the front bed section has been fully retracted the middle pole 4 Page 4 No 23 now needs to be completely de tensioned The hook and loop velcro straps need to be removed from the sides and top which will allow the...

Page 29: ...g on the pole brackets or the tent housing runners 19 Close the front lid again tuck in all excess canvas to ensure that no canvas is protruding from either side or across the middle where the two lids meet Also ensure no canvas is snagged on the pole mechanism IMPORTANT IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT NO TENT MATERIAL IS VISIBLE WHEN THE LIDS ARE SECURED CLOSED AND THAT NO MATERIAL IS TOUCHING THE SEALS MID...

Page 30: ...ssible to aid the next setup 23 Fit the roof cover unless using the roof load carrying platform if you have roof bars with bike kayak carrier s on but no bikes kayaks fitted ensure these do not interfere with the fit of the roof cover DO NOT over stretch the roof cover and bungees Your OPUS is now ready to go IMPORTANT ADHERE TO THE CORRECT HITCHING AND UNHITCHING PROCEDURES USEFUL GUIDES FOR SAFE...

Page 31: ...und on the following two pages Please find below a simple diagram to show the correct pole position for the Sun Canopy The Sun Canopy zips into the top zip section of the OPUS Camper POLE REFERENCE 20 21 22 23 24 25 Hoop Pole 1 Hoop Pole 2 Hoop Pole 3 Hoop Pole 4 Hoop Pole 5 Hoop Pole 6 26 0 8 10 11 12 Hoop Pole 7 Ridge Pole Vertical Pole x 3 Horizontal Pole x 2 Horizontal Pole x 3 Horizontal Pole...

Page 32: ...29 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 0 ...

Page 33: ...30 12 9 10 11 7 8 ...

Page 34: ...s important to prevent water ingress into the Camper and keep the roof water tight to maintain this feature DO NOT stand on the panels of the OPUS Up to 2 sets pairs of roof bars may be fitted on the Camper 1 set on each roof lid for the lids to carry loads independently If required or preferred a pair may be fitted across both lids 1 piece of roof bar on each lid to keep the load on the Camper mo...

Page 35: ... and the nose weight is between 50 75kg and within the capacity of the towing vehicle If a roof box is to be used it may be desirable to have this on the rear lid to negate the need of removing it for every setup front lid would cause issue with gas locker box Ensure the load is within the limits and does not upset the weight and balance of the Camper to avoid adverse handling effects Refer to the...

Page 36: ...vidual pieces and store neatly in with the units maximising the use of space The front edge of the roof cover fits into an aluminium awning channel on the front panel of the Camper This provides a secure fit ment and MUST be attached in this manner when using the cover in transit The roof cover MUST be used whenever you are not using your OPUS IF YOUR OPUS HAS BEEN STORED OR TRANSPORTED IN HEAVY W...

Page 37: ...canvas that there may be a small amount of water ingress during the first few uses in wet weather this is normal as the tent goes through weathering or conditioning If this persists please notify us as soon as possible Please refer to Water Ingress under Troubleshooting Page 42 Except for the supplied gas hob do not use an open flame or gas appliance inside the OPUS and do not subject the tent to ...

Page 38: ...id detergent or anything stronger as this could adversely affect the tent or result in some damage The tent is NOT machine washable For further cleaning and reproofing information please read Specialist Products For Your OPUS Canvas below The same products that are also recommended for your Sun Canopy and Full Awning optional extras Always extend and retract the Camper poles evenly in increments t...

Page 39: ...tions carefully and it is advisable to try any product to be used on the Camper on a small inconspicuous spot to ensure verify it is suitable before full use For storage it is recommended to use the roof and or storage cover to keep the roof and the body clean Any form of damage or scratch to the paint work or finish of the Camper on the body may be repaired or cleaned by using a suitable touch up...

Page 40: ...per are durable and simply require proper care and use Clean off stains and dirt on the cushions as soon as they occur this can easily be done using a damp cloth Avoid soaking the cushions or prolonged exposure to water and ensure it is thoroughly dry before packing the Camper Vacuum the cushions and the trailer regularly or as often as needed depending on level of use Pay extra attention to the t...

Page 41: ...e appearance of a leak There are a few main causes of condensation Ground moisture rising inside your awning Your breath when sleeping at night you will exhale approximately 1 litre of water This water vapour is trapped within your OPUS Full Awning this will escape through opening windows doors or vents Storing damp or wet clothes Cooking by gas 0 5 hours of cooking can produce 0 5l of water It is...

Page 42: ...e expected load on the towing vehicle s electrics Recent advancement in vehicle technology requires some vehicles CAN Bus to be recoded when tow bar and tow electrics are fitted check with your tow bar fitter to see if your vehicle requires this Please contact us for a resolution more information 01473 601200 HEATER The heater will only operate on 240v mains power supply If the heater is not turni...

Page 43: ...tric appliance using an extension then it may be overloaded AVOID daisy chains of extensions and check that the rating total of the appliances being used does not exceed the stated extension socket Campers rating BATTERY RECHARGE HOOK UP The battery is recharged in transit if compatible electrics are used If this is not the case or the Camper is being stored for a prolonged period of time then an ...

Page 44: ...s through enlarged holes If damage to the stitching occurs this needs to be repaired as soon as possible For small damage use a fabric repair sewing kit otherwise seek a professional service or contact us Once a damage has occurred or a repair have been done on the tent stitching consider using a seam sealer or an appropriate repair kit to seal any needle holes or stitching gaps and keep the tent ...

Page 45: ...e last few drips will go and you will be left with a perfectly waterproof tent and one that will give you years of good service if it is looked after If the leak is a result of holes rips or tears visible damage then repair address as described in the Rip Tears section Page 41 Otherwise contact us or a professional for advice ZIPS If it is difficult to zip the awning to the tent or side skirts etc...

Page 46: ...ontrol panel by the door of the Camper and must be turned on for it to work After initial turn on of the pump it may operate for a short while this is normal and simply primes the pump to readily supply water on demand Depending on location and flow of the water if the flow of water is not as desired the pressure may require adjustment This can be adjusted via a rotary switch at the back of the pu...

Page 47: ...fects resulting from wear and tear through normal usage defects resulting from misuse accidental storm or wilful damage damage resulting from improper storage or maintenance negligence or damage resulting from unauthorised repairs Once you have received authorisation please return the OPUS to your place of purchase for inspection The cost of transportation is not covered under this warranty Please...

Page 48: ...rms Conditions and Warranty information can be found online at www opuscamper co uk terms conditions html Photographs and diagrams are for illustration purposes only Actual product may vary and any specifications are subject to change without prior notice All information correct at time of print Purple Line Ltd 2017 UK Patent No 2500946A REVISION NUMBER OFC195C UM 0517 Rev B ...

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