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Buccaneer
Touring Caravan
OWNERS
HANDBOOK

The Explorer Group Limited

Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE

Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001

• www.explorer-group.co.uk

All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the

caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining

the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter

specifications and materials as conditions demand.

Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the

manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation.

Model Year 201

Issue 1

Summary of Contents for Buccaneer

Page 1: ...o give a general idea of the caravan Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied u...

Page 2: ...ite 6 1 Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site 6 2 Overseas Electrical Connection 6 2 Gas Safety Advice 6 3 Facts about LPG 6 3 Awning Spaces LPG and Appliance Exhaust 6 3 LPG Gas System 6 3 Gas Supply 6 4 Connection 6 4 Changing a Gas Cylinder 6 4 Auto Changeover Gas Regulator 6 5 High Pressure Gas Hoses 6 6 Whale High Flow Pump with Intelligent Control 6 7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7 1 12v Power S...

Page 3: ...nectivity 8 33 Teleco TV Aerial 8 34 How to use your TV Aerial 8 36 Digital TV set up guide 8 36 Connect Aerial and Power 8 36 Troubleshooting Guide 8 36 Protect Autowatch Alarm System 8 38 Basic Operation Arming the System 8 38 Disarming the System 8 38 Panic Alarm 8 38 Emergency Disarm 8 38 Silent Arm and Disarm 8 38 Sensors 8 38 Passive Infra Red Sensor 8 38 Al Ko Trailer Control 8 39 SECURITY ...

Page 4: ...ONSTRUCTION MAIN COMPONENTS 13 1 Alko Chassis 13 1 Braking System 13 1 Solid Construction Body Shell 13 1 Windows 13 1 Insulation 13 1 Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Door 13 1 Awning Channel 13 1 EQUIPMENT LIST 14 1 Buccaneer 14 1 WIRING DIAGRAM BUCCANEER 15 1 Road Lights Buccaneer 15 2 GENERAL QUESTIONS 16 1 GLOSSARY 17 1 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 18 1 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP 19 1 NOTIFICA...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4 CONTENTS ...

Page 6: ...n 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 carried out by a Elddis approved Retailer Service Centre or NCC Approved workshop or NCC equivalent standard as set out in this handbook and a record is kept Pages are provided in the back of this guide for your assistance An...

Page 7: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 8: ...windows then vacate the caravan Turn off the gas container if safe to do so then contact your nearest Elddis Retailer to arrange for them to check the gas system viii It is recommended that you provide a dry powder fire extinguisher complying with ISO 7165 of at least 1KG capacity by the exit door and a fire blanket next to the cooker Ensure you read the advice to occupier label fitted to your car...

Page 9: ... nearby It is essential that these are not blocked or made ineffective Petrol Diesel Fumes The fitting of a tail pipe to your exhaust will reduce the possibility of fumes entering your caravan through the front fixed ventilation points FIRE SAFETY Fire Extinguishers It is recommended that a 1 kg minimum capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be carried inside your caravan at all times A pan fire mu...

Page 10: ... 10N 50 L is the body length of the caravan in meters N is the number of berths 50 is for normal equipment carried in the caravan a sample list is given below Kettle 0 5kgs Bed linen 6kgs Crockery 5kgs Saucepans 3kgs Wastemaster 6kgs Aquaroll empty 5kgs Waste bin 1kg Cutlery 2kgs Toilet fluid etc 2 5kgs Battery 25kgs Optional equipment payload OEP This is an amount of weight provided by us for fac...

Page 11: ...2 4 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 12: ...ht of the caravan does not exceed the kerb weight of the towing vehicle LOADING Always lower and secure the jockey wheel and the four corner steadies with the brace provided before entering the caravan This will ensure that the caravan does not tip up when you are inside Please note Corner steadies should not be used as a jacking or levelling device Internal Loading Checks When loading your carava...

Page 13: ...ravan s hitch Use of the caravan handbrake is advised Extreme caution should be taken if manoeuvring the caravan down hill or on wet slippery surfaces vi Make sure the jockey wheel height is sufficient for the hitch head to clear the towing vehicles tow ball v Manoeuvre the hitch head over the tow ball and lower the jockey wheel using the winding handle until the hitch head opening sits comfortabl...

Page 14: ...g can be made easier by using the jockey wheel to assist lifting The friction pads are pressed against the towball and hence generate a stabilising damping force These pads are therefore subject to wear over time however they will have a long service life circa 30 000 Miles provided they are well maintained and kept free of grease dirt Fig 4 Fig 5 Checking the efficiency of the left right friction...

Page 15: ...Caravan or fit the AL KO manoeuvring handle to your jockey wheel available separately 1 During opening or closing the AKS must only be operated by one person 2 Press stabiliser lever down by hand force only DO NOT use your foot or an extension bar this will damage the components Fig 6 3 When opening or closing the stabiliser lever please ensure your hand does not touch the coupling handle you may ...

Page 16: ... length then the cable should pass around the base of the tow ball and then be clipped back on itself Detachable tow bar systems Vehicles with a detachable tow bar system may have a securing point provided on the tow bar assembly This securing point should be part of the towbar assembly fitted to the tow vehicle but this securing point may not be large enough to allow the spring clip type fastener...

Page 17: ...3 6 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ...

Page 18: ...limit is reduced to 60mph SETTING OFF i Pull away smoothly in the towing vehicle Allow more engine speed to produce the power to move the additional weight of the caravan ii Avoid wear and tear on the clutch and transmission by taking extra care not to ride the clutch iii Change gears smoothly Try not to jerk the clutch CARAVAN HANDLING i Allow for the caravan being wider than the car Ensure you h...

Page 19: ... would carry the load that the caravan was designed to carry Note that it may be possible to increase the maximum technically permissible laden mass MTPLM of the caravan depending on the capacity of the chassis but it is essential that the tyres are checked to verify that they are suitable for the extra loading if this option is taken If their loading capacity is less than the rating necessary for...

Page 20: ...is electronically controlled by an operating system or so called main unit which is mounted on a central location in the caravan The level system can be operated either fully automatically or manually by means of a built in control panel and or optional remote control In most frequent cases the control panel is mounted in the sidewall at the entrance of the caravan The jacks have the bearing and l...

Page 21: ...pped at any time by pressing the ON OFF button on the control panel or optional remote control WARNING Before driving off check to make sure that all supports have been withdrawn Safety warnings Not observing the following warnings may lead to damages to the caravan and or serious physical injuries Using the E P hydraulics levelling system for other purposes than supporting the caravan is official...

Page 22: ...re on the ground Control functions Functions on the control panel The diagram below shows the appearance of the control panel By using the control panel or remote control you can operate the hydraulic levelsystem 9 LED Manual mode 10 Button Left side 11 Button Rear side 12 Button Front side 13 Button Right side 14 LED Level indicator 16 LED E P logo Function declaration 1 LED Slope too steep 2 LED...

Page 23: ...aration 1 LED Slope too steep 2 LED Battery low voltage 3 LED Withdraw front wheel 4 LED Jacks not fully retracted 5 Button ON OFF 6 Button Manual mode 7 Button Automatic mode 8 Button Retract all Jacks 9 LED Manual mode 10 Button Left side 11 Button Rear side 12 Button Front side 13 Button Right side 14 LED Level indicator 15 LED E P logo 1 3 10 2 15 5 7 12 14 13 4 9 11 6 8 ...

Page 24: ...es that the caravan can now be brought to the correct level 15 BATTERY 9V VOLTAGE The battery voltage of the remote control is too low only present on the remote control 16 E P LOGO Indicates that the levelsystem is switched on only present on the remote control BUTTONS 5 ON OFF Switches the levelsystem on or off 6 MANUAL MODE Switches the levelsystem into manual mode for levelling the caravan 7 A...

Page 25: ... automatically The front wheel must be wound down When the caravan leans too steeply the indicator LED SLOPE TOO STEEP no 1 lights up REMARK When the caravan stands too skewed the caravan cannot be automatically levelled You now have two options Stop the levelling procedure and place the caravan on a flatter surface and start again with automatic levelling procedure Or go further with manual level...

Page 26: ...orwards The system will indicate whether you have positioned the caravan level enough If you have not the indicator LED FRONT WHEEL no 3 lights up Step 2 Press 1x on the button MANUAL MODE no 6 The indicator LED MANUAL MODE no 9 lights up indicating the manual levelling procedure may begin When the caravan leans too steeply the indicator LED SLOPE TOO STEEP no 1 lights up although this LED lights ...

Page 27: ...ld it pressed down till the ORANGE arrow level LED no 14 goes out extending of the front corner supports stops by itself when the caravan is levelled in the front to rear direction Step 5 Press the button REAR SIDE no 11 until the corner supports at the rear side are touching the ground Attention The level system does NOT stop automatically Step 6 Press 1x on the button ON OFF no 5 to switch the l...

Page 28: ...You don t have to perform this procedure by yourself E P Hydraulics has decided to include this chapter as an extra in this manual in case of failure and or service repair matters Consider setting the zero point as a condition to make it possible to level the caravan automatically and or manually When this operation for some reason has not been done or has been carried out incorrectly it is not po...

Page 29: ...anually When this operation for some reason has not been done or has been carried out incorrectly it is not possible to level the caravan with the remote control Antenna Check if there is a antenna connection on the operating system see below If this is not the case the remote control CANNOT communicate with the hydraulic levelling system In principle the antenna connector and the antenna are alwa...

Page 30: ... system Step 3 Reconnect the fuse to the system The pairing process should be made within a certain time approx 20 sec The remote control turns off automatically When the Indicator LED no 14 goes off the pairing process is complete Putting the remote control into use After programming the remote control you now have the possibility to operate the levelsystem with the remote control Step 1 Switch t...

Page 31: ... Make sure there is a spare battery in the caravan Emergency push button Introduction To give caravan users even more confidence during their holiday experience we have further optimised our Level system E P Hydraulics have equipped your caravan with an EMERGENCY OPERATION BUTTON In the rare situation where the operating system is not functioning the hydraulic axle jacks and corner supports can be...

Page 32: ...cs levelsystem Hydrauliccornersupport front side left Hydrauliccornersupport front side righ Hydrauliccornersupport rear side r ight Hydraulic Pump Operating system Hydrauliccornersupport rear side l eft Battery not included Control panel Hydraulicaxle support left Hydraulic axle support right Fuse Remote control optional ...

Page 33: ...tically retracted as soon as the handbrake is disengaged In case of vehicles with a pneumatic brake installation this takes place when the engine is started All normal functions of the system are switched off in error mode The jacks always operate 2 at a time at 1 side The left side right side front side and rear side Only when retracting do they operate all 4 at the same time During winter condit...

Page 34: ...uses Solution s The system fails to start Battery voltage low Recharge the battery Charger is defective or there is no voltage being supplied The red battery lamp lights up When the red battery lamp lights continuously the installation is switched off for 4 minutes The support jacks do not Oil level too low or no oil Check for any oil leaks extend towards the ground in the system when the pump is ...

Page 35: ... winter period we have to deal with situations in which de icing salt will tack to the outside of the system Preventative maintenance should be Good cleaning of the jacks Clean the stainless steel cylinder piston rod and spray with a silicone lubricant Remove dirt from the stainless steel foot plate especially at the bottom this is the area your caravan stands on Try to put the caravan in a locati...

Page 36: ...e buyer modifies the system or if the buyer makes settings independently In case of abuse or negligence overloading damage through accident incorrect loading or incorrect weight distribution damage through improper use or improper maintenance connection to wrong parts or repair attempts by other persons than the acknowledged E P Hydraulics dealer installer This warranty does not apply to physical ...

Page 37: ...5 18 ARRIVING ON SITE ...

Page 38: ...o the ON position ELECTRICITY MAINS SUPPLY Your caravan s main electrical installation is designed to run on 230V at 50 hertz AC supply CONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY ON ARRIVAL AT SITE Before connecting the caravan installation to the mains supply check that i The mains supply is suitable for your installation and appliances i e whether it is AC or DC and whether it is at the correct voltage and freq...

Page 39: ...rom the site supply iii Disconnect the female plug from the caravan and store the cable in an appropriate locker OVERSEAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Please note Connection to a mains voltage supply OVERSEAS requires particular attention Care must be taken when connecting supplies abroad since the supplies can be of REVERSE POLARITY The significance of REVERSE POLARITY is that when equipment is switched...

Page 40: ...oxide to a dangerous level Caravan owners are advised to allow some fresh air circulation in the awning space when such appliances are in use Please note Ventilation holes must be clear at all times LPG GAS SYSTEM Elddis do not recommend the use of any external cylinders All cylinders in use should be within the gas locker provided If you wish to utilise a larger cylinder and have this outside the...

Page 41: ...s the appliance for the appliance to operate Changing a Gas Cylinder Before commencing to change a gas cylinder ensure that the valve on the cylinder is turned fully off Turn off all gas operated appliances Remove the gas hose from gas cylinder Before refitting a gas cylinder ensure that all gas operated appliances are turned off particularly after winterisation Ensure all connections are secure W...

Page 42: ...d every 10 years from the date of manufacture Instructions for use The two inlets of the regulator are to be connected by means of two high pressure hoses complying with the specfications of Standard EN1949 Putting into service Figure 1 After having checked that the indicator remains green in the two positions of the knob turn the knob so that the arrow is facing to the right or the left The arrow...

Page 43: ...urn on the gas bottle to allow gas to flow into the caravan In order to make all your caravan gas appliances operational it is necessary to open each appliance gas tap as detailed in previous column All your gas appliances should now be operational Instructions on how to use each appliance are detailed later in your handbook WARNING Aerosols and highly flammable liquids must not be stored in the c...

Page 44: ... One Place pump into a full water container Ensure that the pump reaches the bottom of the water container as shown Step Two Open socket lid by using the side grips as shown Step Three Insert plug and secure by using the socket lid to lock in place Step Four Adjust the dust cover so that it covers the opening in the water container This prevents debris entering Please Note The dust cover must not ...

Page 45: ...econds turn off the shower Step 2 Open the cold shower and the pump should start there may be a short delay Step 4 After approximately 10 seconds the pump should still be running press and hold the calibration button again until the LED turns solid green and the pump will stop after approximately 10 seconds Step 5 The green LED should turn off and blink briefly every 5 seconds The system is now ca...

Page 46: ...ery Problem Solution Check at least one tap is open Turn the pump isolator switch off then on again Check the battery is fully charged Check the pump isolatior switch is on Check the master switch is on Clean the electric contact strips on either side of the plug and ensure they are making contact with the socket Check wiring connections Check fuse see fuse box Check for air or water leaks in taps...

Page 47: ...icient running and maximum pump life Ensure there is sufficient water in the container Ensure continuous operation does not exceed 15 minutes Ensure all pipework connections are secure and watertight Ensure the power supply is adequate Keep o rings well lubricated to aid connection and removal of the plug Use a water based lubricant such as silicone grease Vaseline must not be used Clean electric ...

Page 48: ...tion at least twice a season Water System Replacement Parts Part Number Description GP1652 Whale High Flow Pump Only EP1612 Whale High Flow Pump and Plug EP1612 Whale Watermaster IC Kit includes High Flow Pump and Plug and IC Unit Water System Winterising Your water system must be drained fully when not in use For details of how to drain your water system in preparation for winter storage please s...

Page 49: ...6 12 GETTING STARTED ...

Page 50: ... charge Points to remember Prolonged discharge causes harmful sulfation and may damage a battery For peak performance never let a battery sit discharged for long periods of time Over discharged batteries are permanently damaged and need to be replaced Note Do not over discharge the battery One of the most common causes of battery failure is when the battery is discharged below the recommended leve...

Page 51: ...complete and the switch can be re set restoring the supply back to normal Please note Simultaneous operation of all of the 230V mains electrical equipment may not be possible A typical UK caravan site mains hook up point provides a maximum output of 10 amps and on some continental sites the available output may be as low as 5 amps If your loading exceeds the site supply it may trip the site circui...

Page 52: ... 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 External Satellite TV 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 ou...

Page 53: ...7 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT BUCCANEER ...

Page 54: ...n cable to a mains hook up and that the mains isolation switch is in the on position i To operate the 12V systems for your caravan depress the master switch adjacent to the pump control switches ii To operate the pump for your water system depress the left hand rocker switch for operation from an external water source Aqua roll or Water line Note the right hand switch must be in the centre positio...

Page 55: ... the event the burner flames are accidentally extinguished turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re ignite the burner for at least one minute Operation Using the hotplate gas burners 1 Ensure gas supply is connected and turned on 2 Push in the control knob and turn anti clockwise to full rate large flame see Fig 1 3 Continue depressing the knob whilst holding a lighted match or taper t...

Page 56: ...y to snap shut towards the end of lowering This is caused by the travel lock action of the hinges as it is activated Make sure all fingers are clear of the appliance when closing the lid Using the Grill 1 Ensure the gas cylinder is connected and turned on 2 Open door push in the control knob and turn anti clockwise to large flame symbol 3 Continue depressing the knob whilst holding a lighted match...

Page 57: ...t be carried out with the door open The oven shelf has been designed to allow good circulation at the rear of the oven A raised bar at the rear of the shelf prevents trays or dishes making contact with the back of the oven To remove a shelf pull forward until it stops raise at front and remove Installation of a shelf is the reverse of this procedure Operation Before first use we recommend heating ...

Page 58: ... appliance regularly DO Remove spills as soon as they occur DO Always use oven gloves when removing food shelves and trays from the oven DO Turn pan handles away from the front so that they cannot be caught accidentally DO Check that controls are in the off position when finished DO NOT Allow children near the cooker when in use DO NOT Allow fats or oils to build up in the oven trays or base DO NO...

Page 59: ...ow the door seal to come into contact with oil or grease Maintenance In compliance with the applicable regulations please note that the gas unit and the connected ventilation ducts must be checked by authorised technical personnel after first use and after every other year for compliance with the European Standard EN 1949 A test certificate has to be issued It is the user s responsibility to arran...

Page 60: ...operation Select Gas by pressing button 3 Set temperature step by pressing button 6 MES appliances manual energy selection Electrical operation To start the refrigerator press button 1 for 2 seconds The refrigerator starts with the last selected type of energy 230V operaton Press button 2 12V operation Press button 4 Gas operation Gas operation Press button 3 The ignition process is activated auto...

Page 61: ... absolute temperature values Door locking CAUTION As a basic rule shut and lock the refrigerator before you start your journey Open the door by pressing the locking button and pull open Fig 6 Shut the door again by pushing it to close The snapping into the lock can be heard While the vehicle is parked the locking hook may be fixed to facilitate opening of the door Fastening and releasing the door ...

Page 62: ...This symbol is displayed when 230V is connected to the boiler G MENU button Button for setting menu H On Off button Shut down turn on the boiler From standby mode to setting menu When on standby the indoor temperature is displayed and the outdoor temperature is displayed if an outdoor temperature sensor has been connected The background lights up when you press the screen or the MENU button Start ...

Page 63: ...mal operation When you have selected more warm water the circulation pump stops 1 Increase the quantity of warm water by pressing the button When activated the plus symbol changes colour to green 2 The settings are ready If you wish to revert to the basic warm water settings before 30 minutes have expired 1 Reset the warm water by pressing the button 2 The settings are ready Heating with electrici...

Page 64: ...or MENU to unlock the tools menu When activated the symbol changes colour to green 3 The control panel in setting menu with unlocked tool menu In order to get to the tool menu press the symbol 22 C ON 2 kW On Off OK 22 C ON 2 kW On Off 22 C ON 2 kW On Off Truma Telemetric link to the Alde heating system Your Alde heating system can be supplied with an option of a Truma Telemetric Link which can op...

Page 65: ...re that it is firmly closed The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pushing the door open button The oven will automatically shut off To restart the oven close the door and then push the START button The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level The display will show 0 when the oven is plugged in press and hold Eco button until display is turned o...

Page 66: ... sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present The HUSH feature can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm Note Dense smoke will override the hush control feature and sound a continuous alarm CAUTION Before using the alarm hush feature identify the source of the smoke and be certain a safe condition exists Flashing LED Light This smoke a...

Page 67: ...tery A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to chirp approximately every 30 40 seconds for a minimum of seven days when the battery gets low Replace the battery when this condition occurs Note Use only the following 9 volt batteries for smoke alarm battery replacement Alkaline Type Energizer...

Page 68: ...es Replace batteries as the red LED flashes soon as possible Alarm chirps twice every 30 seconds and End of life of the alarm Replace the alarm the red LED flashes twice Alarm chirps every 30 seconds and red Fault Replace the alarm LED flashes every 30 seconds Red LED on and constant tone Malfunction Replace the alarm Loud continuous alarm with the red LED Dangerous levels of CO Follow emergency h...

Page 69: ...g the test reset button will terminate the alarm If the CO condition that caused the alert in the first places continues the alarm will reactivate If the unit alarms again within six minutes it is sensing high levels of CO which can quickly become a dangerous situation WARNING Activation of the alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide CO which can kill you Maintenance of your alarm To keep ...

Page 70: ...t dosage of Thetford toilet fluid see product label into the holding tank This avoids unpleasant smells and keeps the inside of the tank clean Next add approximately 2 litres of water enough to ensure that the bottom of the Waste Holding Tank is covered Far more information on Thetford toilet fluids see last page of this manual Screw the cap back onto the emptying spout and turn back to its origin...

Page 71: ...lush water tank g Rotating Emptying Spout h Automatic Pressure Release Vent i Sliding Cover j Removable Mechanism k Vent Plunger l Pull out Handle m Wheels n Blade Openener o Access Door to Waste Holding Tank Optional Features p Electric Blade q Automatic Ventilator r Waste Pump Out System s Waste Holding Tank Multi Level Indicator t Flush Water Tank Level Indicator only if toilet has its own flus...

Page 72: ...n flush water tank When the Flush Water Tank Level Indicator lights up refill the flush water tank as only about 1 5 litres of water is left in the tank which is sufficient for approximately 2 flushes Emptying The Waste Holding Tank has a capacity of 18 litres and requires emptying when the red light LED on the toilet control display lights up when the Waste Holding Tank only has capacity for appr...

Page 73: ... bowl Flush the toilet bowl with water and wipe down the rest of the toilet with a damp cloth Clean seat and lid The seat and lid can easily be removed Lift the seat and lid assembly and pull the round pins inside the assembly outwards from the pin holes After cleaning replace the seat and lid by positioning the round pins in front of the pin holes and push the lid and seat downwards To keep your ...

Page 74: ...s not recommended Storage It is important that you follow the instructions below if you do not expect to use your Thetford toilet for a long winter period Activate the Control Panel by pressing the flush button Open the blade and press the flush button until water stops flowing into the bowl Close the blade Open the access door on the outside of your caravan or camper and empty the Waste Holding T...

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Page 76: ...light ii Grasp the metal bar in the middle snap it out of its holder swivel down and press the rooflight outwards Rooflight is opened automatically after approx 150mm by the two gas springs iii Open both fasteners and swivel the metal strap toward the intermediate position and pull the rooflight down until the metal strap is stopped by the fasteners iv To close proceed with steps i iii in reverse ...

Page 77: ... Please consult your supplying dealer if you have any problems or defects Remove any snow ice or dirt before opening the roof Do not open when it rains or when there is a strong wind Midi Heki Rooflight i To open push the large central button Fig 2 ii Whilst depressed slide the bar to the desired position and locate into the stops provided Fig 3 ...

Page 78: ...sm Now move the bar backwards against the direction of travel and the rooflight will close all the time holding the bar down Once you reach the end position the hooks will lock the rooflight automatically Release the operating bar and the rooflight will remain closed Fig 3 Fig 2 Fig 1 The flynet and the pleated blind can be operated together or separately To open the rooflight dome both have to be...

Page 79: ... blind down by its centre catch Do not pull down by one side of the blind This will inevitably lead to problems ii Do not allow blinds to spring back freely Always control them by hand Flyscreens i To operate the flyscreen either pull the screen fully down fully up or across dependant on type of window fitted and clip into place on the blind frame ii To release unclip from the blind frame If a cro...

Page 80: ...l lever to activate the pump and allow water to flow simultaneously To adjust the temperature swivel the lever to the left to increase the temperature and to the right to reduce the temperature WARNING The water temperature could be very high so do not lift the lever with the tap turned to the full left position CAUTION For winter storage and to prevent frost damage the tap swivel must be left in ...

Page 81: ... remain open unless locked by the key Please Note It is important when raising your gas locker door that you do not push the door past the vertical position as this could damage the hinges Also care should be taken when leaving the door in the open position to ensure that any wind cannot catch the door and push it open beyond the vertical position INTERNAL DOORS Toilet Shower Room Doors Operation ...

Page 82: ...pen the door SPRUNG HINGES Overhead lockers will use sprung hinges These are suitably strong enough when closed to securely retain the door and prevent it from opening in transit Pulling the handle towards you with moderate force is sufficient to open the locker door and hold it in the open position ROOM DIVIDER The room divider should be held in place during transit by the use of the strap with t...

Page 83: ... Makeup BED MAKE UP Parallel Lounge The two single beds can be easily converted into a double bed by pulling out the bed slats stored beneath the chest of drawers or stored in the bed slat box at the front end of the caravan Arrange seat cushions appropriately ...

Page 84: ...8 31 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN S EQUIPMENT Day and Night Bed Makeup Galera ...

Page 85: ...8 32 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN S EQUIPMENT Day and Night Bed Makeup Barracuda ...

Page 86: ...EMOVABLE DRAWER LOCKER To remove from the caravan first locate the two retaining straps at the bottom rear of the unit the straps are released by pulling away and down this releases the thumb catches The locker can now be removed for storage To secure the unit into the caravan first place the locker into position then feed the straps though the thumb locks holding the strap taut push the thumb loc...

Page 87: ...erminals Fig 1 Operating Instructions 1 Rotate the dB dial of the amplifier clockwise 2 Tune the television to a channel available in the area where you are located 3 Rotate and lift the antenna via the suitable pole until you get the best image on the TV Useful Tips Not all the television signals you can receive in the zone where you are located will necessarily originate from the same direction ...

Page 88: ...e slowly until the image is perfect Instructions for the Reception of Horizontal or Vertical Polarity Signals This antenna can be positioned both horizontally and vertically by simply turning the knob at the bottom of the mast By turning the knob fully left hand the antenna shifts to the horizontal position by turning it right hand the antenna shifts to the vertical position Fig 1 Fig 2 With batte...

Page 89: ...you have any problems undertaking this task please refer to your TV manual TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check aerial radio fuse If there is no power check the 5 amp fuse located within the PDU marked radio is in working order Check TV monitor Check the TV is working correctly by ensuring that the channels tune in correctly in your home If the TV does not pick up the expected number of channels we would r...

Page 90: ...tc Understand digital signals Digital signals have what the industry calls the Cliff effect The Cliff effect is either you have a picture or not within a very small difference of signal strength This happens with both weak and strong signals Troubleshooting guide Checklist Action or X Check aerial fuse Connect aerial and power Check the power is on Tune in TV and choose transmitter Check TV monito...

Page 91: ...m in Test Or Buzz Mode In the buzz mode the siren will sound a short tone when a sensor is triggered instead of sounding for 30 seconds It is advisable to test all the sensors PROTECT AUTOWATCH ALARM SYSTEM Manufactured by Autowatch The system is designed to give years of trouble free operation Made with only the highest quality components and using state of the art technology you can be assured t...

Page 92: ... number of errors that the ATC logs and some are self repairable by the customer but some will require the ATC to be monitored by the diagnostic equipment that is available and the AL KO service engineers are trained to use Display ATC Condition Diagnosis What to do Outcome Status Colour Green ATC Active Everything OK Green Flashing ATC Active Self test Drive forward Green Ready for incomplete to ...

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Page 94: ...nter customer details including email address A confirmation email will be sent to the customer and a one year subscription will begin TRACKER will contact customer towards the end of the one year subscription period with the options available or call TRACKER directly on 0845 604 6029 CRIS THE CARAVAN REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION SCHEME CriS is the Central Registration Identification Scheme tha...

Page 95: ...ce Keep the lock set and registration card separate from the keys The lock parts and key do not have a registration number therefore keep the registration card in a safe place Caravans with twin axles have two locks keep each lock set in a separate place The sets are not interchangeable Note Read the operating instructions and act in accordance with them Keep the operating instructions for general...

Page 96: ...9 3 SECURITY Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 Fig 10 ...

Page 97: ...t GU11 9FS Telephone 0203 2821000 Spare windows labels can be found in your owners information pack for use if you ever need to order a replacement window ELECTRONIC TAGGING In conjunction with the CriS registration scheme all Elddis touring caravans are electronically tagged during manufacture for added security and to ease vehicle identification The security tag containing the individual identit...

Page 98: ...nd flies lime tree secretions bird droppings etc should be washed off using plenty of cold water do not use a sponge to clean off heavy dirt deposits Any remaining dirt should be washed off using a soft cloth and warm water Please note Under NO circumstances should any abrasive cleaning agents household detergents or proprietary cleaning fluids be used Wash the window again using only cold water a...

Page 99: ...nal 7 If the professional fails then contact us at www StainClearCarpets co uk but ensure you have copies of your professional cleaning history invoices if over 2 years old and stain removal invoices for this claim ready Recommendations for how to keep your carpet looking good for longer Vacuum your carpet frequently from new If the carpet is heavily used every day then it is better vacuumed every...

Page 100: ...sistant fibre Upholstery Remove dust on a regular basis with your vacuum s upholstery or drape attachment Try to avoid brushing fabric covers because that can damage the pile Only use an upholstery brush on the upholstery never use any other type of brush to clean the upholstery as this may damage the pile Avoid detergents which may damage the fabric s protection Use a sponge or a clean white clot...

Page 101: ... filters fitted and replace with a short length of hose or empty filter cartridge this will ensure the filter is not affected by the disinfectant sterilising solution iii Fill the system by using the pump with a disinfectant sterilising solution Check that the solution at full strength appears at all taps showers Allow to stand for the recommended period of time iv Drain the system down completely...

Page 102: ...ks should be carried out before each journey and at regular intervals during storage Tyre Wear and Damage The legal requirements for tread depth on motor vehicle tyres apply also to caravans Similarly it is not permitted to mix cross ply and radial tyres on the same axle A redundant tyre must be replaced by one of the same size and construction Wheels should be changed round occasionally to equal ...

Page 103: ...ned gradually in sequence Do not over tighten at this point as the final tightening should be done with a calibrated torque wrench The wheels of the caravan will not rotate during tightening as they are held rigid by the wheel hub brake unit x Raise the corner steadies xi Lower the caravan to the ground xii The wheel bolts should be tightened ensuring that the torque is applied evenly around the w...

Page 104: ...he galvanised chassis should not be painted or subjected to any other protective treatment Should the galvanising become superficially damaged exposing the steel core this should be cleaned and treated with a cold galvanising spray obtainable from vehicle accessory outlets Damage to chassis members through impact etc must not be straightened or welded Damaged chassis members must be replaced Drill...

Page 105: ...l is fully raised and secure before commencing any journey Fig 1 1 2 Stabiliser Unit To operate the Stabiliser once coupled to the towball simple press the stabiliser lever down as far as it will go Fig 4 Item 2 Uncoupling Pull the stabiliser lever handle up as far as it will go open the coupling handle and lift the AKS 3004 from the towball With larger nose loads coupling and uncoupling can be ma...

Page 106: ...sing the stabiliser lever please ensure your hand does not touch the coupling handle you may accidentally trap your fingers Fig 6 Noises whilst driving As a rule the friction pads of the AKS 3004 do not make a noise during driving Any clicking creaking or squeaking noises that do arise may be due to the following a Foreign bodies or dirt between the friction pad and tow ball b Dry operation of the...

Page 107: ...ed fully forward Fig 8 Release the handbrake to the fully off position If the handbrake will not go down the whole way because of the fairing or any other obstruction then the fairing must be cut away and or the obstruction removed to achieve this desired position It will not be possible to set up the braking system properly when the handbrake is not in the fully off position Fig 8 Jack up one sid...

Page 108: ...oes If the over run lever will not make contact it is possible the two lock nuts forward of the spring cylinder are incorrectly adjusted Loosen the nuts and adjust the brake rod as above Figs 8 10 Adjust the two locking nuts forward of the spring cylinder Fig 10 on some chassis a single Nyloc nut is used to Fig 10 give 1mm of clearance on the spring cylinder This cylinder the energy store for the ...

Page 109: ...hat would result in a lack of traction should be avoided Example Peas shingle loose gravel Care should be taken when traversing ramps or other obstacles in order to prevent damage to the caravan under gear When approaching such obstacles reduce towing speed appropriately Chassis Lubrication Points 1 Grease the drawbar in the area of the bellows 2 Grease the bearing bush through the grease nipples ...

Page 110: ...revent deterioration Release the handbrake xi Security Lowering and locking the corner steadies and removing the wheels will reduce the risk of caravan theft CARAVAN COVERS Caravan covers may be used to protect your new Buccaneer caravan provided that the cover used is of a breathable type Lower the TV antenna and ensure the cover is well tied down to avoid the cover being punctured Your caravan m...

Page 111: ...11 2 STORAGE ...

Page 112: ...is products are covered against water ingress damage for 10 years from the original date of purchase of a new product 6 years for subsequent owners from the 1st owners original date of purchase This applies to water ingress through any permanently sealed seam joints In order to comply with the terms of the above cover the following conditions must be met Reporting a fault In the unlikely event tha...

Page 113: ...of remedial work to the repairer only after approved work has been carried out The cost of transporting towing or moving the caravan by any means to or from the place of repair is the responsibility of the owner The Policy is not retrospective and is applicable to 2012 model year caravans onwards No liability will be accepted for any consequential loss damage costs expenses or other claims for com...

Page 114: ...rs the service in years 3 and 6 must be completed on or up to 60 days before the anniversary of the first owners date of purchase and must not exceed this date NON WARRANTY REPAIRS Should you require any replacement parts for your caravan it is necessary that you contact the Retailer from whom you purchased the caravan or any Elddis approved Retailer and give the following information which will h...

Page 115: ...12 4 WARRANTY ...

Page 116: ...are constructed from the highest quality materials The fully insulated floor is a constructed timber frame with plywood internal floor and a GRP underskin for added water resistance and insulation laminated together for strength The walls comprise an insulated foam sandwich having pre coated aluminium exterior surface and vinyl coated plywood internal finish Wooded framing is positioned within the...

Page 117: ...13 2 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION ...

Page 118: ...THETFORD ASPIRE 2 GRILL THETFORD ASPIRE 2 COOKER THETFORD ASPIRE 2 REFRIGERATOR DOMETIC 8 SERIES MICROWAVE DAEWOO TAPS CARAFAX MIXER TAP L240 L120 TOILET THETFORD C260 CWE ROTATABLE WITH ELECTRONIC FLUSH WATER FILTER PUMP WHALE CONTROL PANEL CBE 12V READING DOWN LIGHTS BCA EYEBALL LED LIGHTS RECESSED LED LED RIGID STRIPS ...

Page 119: ...14 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...

Page 120: ...15 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS WIRING DIAGRAM BUCCANEER ...

Page 121: ...15 2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS BUCCANEER ...

Page 122: ...and Caravanning Club and or The Caravan Club They should be able to give some indication of market value Q How Can I Avoid Excessive Caravan Snaking When I Tow And What Should I Do If It Starts A Elddis has extensively tested our caravans and we are confident of their stability However many other factors can influence your towing unit When loading your caravan put heavy items low down and mainly o...

Page 123: ...ed service centre but they will not be able to undertake warranty work if they are not approved by Elddis Q Why Don t You Stock Parts At The Elddis Factory A Due to the volume of models we produce it is not possible for us to maintain stock levels of every individual component used in our manufacturing process We do stock commonly requested items but some items must be made to order Q I Am Having ...

Page 124: ...aravan becoming detached from the car the cable will pull the caravan handbrake on before snapping Bunk Bed This is a sleeping place usually higher up than a conventional bed Often but not always this can be folded or removed to provide additional living space Butane Is a form of Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG which normally comes in blue cylinders This type of gas is most commonly used in the UK alt...

Page 125: ...ght This is also known as Combined Weight The maximum permitted weight of an outfit as specified by the tow car manufacturer Gross Vehicle Weight GVW This is the weight of the vehicle laden to its maximum as defined by the manufacturer See also MTPLM GRP Is Glass reinforced plastic but more commonly known as glass fibre not fibre glass which is a trade name Handbook This is a owners manual a guide...

Page 126: ...presenting manufacturers retailers and suppliers within the caravan industry Nose weight The weight exerted on the tow bar Special scales are available from accessory shops for measuring this weight Number Plate Caravans must display a legal number plate showing the same registration mark as their towing vehicle Optional Equipment Payload The payload required for equipment to enable the caravan to...

Page 127: ...on caravans Towing Limit See manufacturer s braked towing limit and manufacturer s unbraked towing limit Towing Mirrors Additional rear vision mirrors added to a towing vehicle to provide a greater width of view to see past a caravan Train Weight The maximum permissible combined weight of tow car and touring caravan Twin Axle Is a caravan with two pairs of wheels on two axles which are located clo...

Page 128: ...ith the requirements in this handbook your warranty will be invalidated however this will not affect your legal or statutory rights as a customer Buccaneer will not pay any unapproved Service Centre for the undertaking of any warranty work Minimum service requirements The service must be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel A full damp test check should be undertaken and damp readings record...

Page 129: ...ery if fitted check condition of the battery its compartment Leisure Battery if fitted check condition top up fluid if required and check the charge condition Interior lighting equipment check operation and fuse rating Awning light check operation Wiring earths check for defects on all ELV circuits Visual LV inlet plug extension lead check condition resistance across pins Earth Bonding visual insp...

Page 130: ...ter Tanks if fitted check security of all water tanks including underslung tanks Toilet check security operation of flush pump and free from obstructions Drain down the system when checks are complete WATER SYSTEM Item Condition Rooflights check all are free from obstructions cracks and have a free air flow Floor vents remove protective cover and check they are clear from obstruction then refit co...

Page 131: ...d SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC recommendations 4th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC recommendations ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER YEAR Item Condition Doors and windows chec...

Page 132: ...ertify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC recommendations 6th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC recommendations 8th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC re...

Page 133: ...certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC recommendations 14th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC recommendations 16th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and NCC...

Page 134: ...p must be made within the first three months of any change of legal ownership in order for the warranty cover to remain valid The Explorer Group Ltd Customer Care Delves lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE www buccaneer co uk This form is also available for you to print from our web site NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Previous owner details if known Name Address Post code Email New owner detai...

Page 135: ...19 2 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...

Page 136: ... Alternatively please complete the attached form and post to us The Explorer Group Ltd Customer Care Delves Lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE www buccaneer co uk NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO NAME AND ADDRESS Previous details Name Address Post code Email New details Name Address Post code Daytime telephone number Date of purchase Email Details of your Caravan Range Model Vehicle identification number...

Page 137: ...20 2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ...

Page 138: ...ield S3 9QX Tel 0114 273 8157 Fax 0114 5753094 email infogb thetford eu Alde International UK Ltd Wet central heating supplier Huxley Close Park Farm South Wellingborough Northants NN8 6AB Tel 01933 677765 Fax 01933 674975 email info alde co uk Dometic UK Ltd Fridge Supplier Dometic House The Brewery Blandford St Mary Dorset DT11 9LS Tel 0844 626 0133 email technical dometic co uk Whale Ltd Munste...

Page 139: ...21 2 USEFUL ADDRESSES ...

Page 140: ...Taps 10 3 Cooking Equipment 10 2 Exterior Cleaning 10 1 Furniture 10 2 Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic GRP 10 1 Interior Walls 10 2 Jacking 10 6 INDEX Lubrication 10 6 Shower Trays Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings 10 3 Thetford Toilet 10 4 Tyres 10 5 Water Containers 10 4 Water Systems Sterilisation 10 4 Care of your caravan Changing a Wheel 10 5 Charging System 7 2 Code of Practice Remedial Wor...

Page 141: ...adio with MP3 8 33 RCD 7 2 Refrigerator RM8551 8 6 Reversing 4 1 Road Lights Buccaneer 15 2 Rooflights 8 23 S Safety general 2 1 Seating wrap round 8 33 Security Additional Security 9 4 Caravan Theft 9 1 CRIS 9 1 Electronic Tagging 9 4 Service Documents 18 1 Setting Off 4 1 Site Regulations 5 1 Speed Limits 4 1 Storage Long Term Winter 11 1 T Taps 8 27 Toilet Thetford C260 8 17 Towing Weight Ratio...

Page 142: ...22 3 INDEX ...

Page 143: ...22 4 INDEX Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics Ltd Tel 01332 549278 MY2018 Ref 21558 ...

Page 144: ...o give a general idea of the caravan Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied u...

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