Xplore 304, Manual

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CONTENTS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ........ 1-1
Erwin Hymer Group UK
Technical Approvals ................................ 1-2
GENERAL SAFETY ............................... 2-1
Please read before using your
new Caravan. .......................................... 2-1
Ventilation ............................................... 2-2
High-Level Ventilation ............................. 2-2
Low-Level Ventilation .............................. 2-2
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms ........... 2-2
Gas Dispersal Holes ............................... 2-2
Petrol/Diesel Fumes ................................ 2-2
Fire Safety ............................................... 2-2
In Case Of Fire ........................................ 2-2
Fire Retardant Foams ............................. 2-2
Escape Paths .......................................... 2-2
Your Caravan Payload Explained ........... 2-3
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ............... 3-1
Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio .... 3-1
Loading ................................................... 3-1
Internal Loading & Checks ...................... 3-1
External Loading & Checks ..................... 3-2
Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ................. 3-2
TOWING AND DRIVING ......................... 4-1
Reversing ................................................ 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................... 4-1
Setting Off ............................................... 4-1
Caravan Handling ................................... 4-1
motorway driving ..................................... 4-2
towing covers .......................................... 4-2
Tyre and wheel checks ........................... 4-2
ARRIVING ON SITE ............................... 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................... 5-1
Selecting a Pitch ..................................... 5-1
Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site
or Steep Hill ............................................ 5-1
Entering and Exiting the Caravan ........... 5-1
Side-To-Side Levelling
(all except Buccaneer) ............................ 5-2
Leveller Jack ........................................... 5-2
Ramp ...................................................... 5-2
Front & Back Levelling
(all except buccaneer) ............................. 5-2
The E&P Hydraulics Levelsystem
(Buccaneer only) ..................................... 5-3
GETTING STARTED .............................. 6-1
Electricity ................................................. 6-1
Power Supply Charger ............................ 6-1
12v Systems: .......................................... 6-1
Generator/Charger .................................. 6-1
Electricity Mains Supply .......................... 6-1
Connecting To Mains Supply On
Arrival at Site ........................................... 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
Gas Regulator ......................................... 6-4
Auto Changeover Gas Regulator
(Where Fitted) ......................................... 6-5
High Pressure Gas Hoses ...................... 6-6
Whale High Flow Pump with Intelligent
Control® .................................................. 6-7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 7-1
12v Power Supply ................................... 7-1
Battery Installation .................................. 7-1
Battery Maintenance ............................... 7-1
Generators / Charger .............................. 7-1
230v Power Supply ................................. 7-2
Mains Unit ............................................... 7-2
Resetting the RCD .................................. 7-2
Automatic Charging System ................... 7-2
Internal Lights ......................................... 7-2
Maximum Power Ratings for
Internal Lights
(Where Fitted) ......................................... 7-2
Connecting a Solar Panel
and/or Satellite Dish
(Where fitted) .......................................... 7-3
External Solar Panel Connection
(Where fitted) .......................................... 7-3
External Satellite TV Connection
(Where Fitted) ......................................... 7-3
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S
EQUIPMENT ........................................... 8-1
Electrical Control Panels ......................... 8-1
Control Panel (Xplore) ............................ 8-2
Control Panel (Avante/Casita) ................ 8-3
iVan Control Panel .................................. 8-3
Control paneL
(Affinity/Capiro) ....................................... 8-4
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