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Leisure Battery / EC176 Power Supply Unit
Leisure Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a rechargeable
leisure battery that is located in a dedicated
battery compartment within your vehicle.
Locations of leisure batteries vary from model
to model, so please familiarise yourself with your
battery location before using your vehicle for the
first time. The battery is charged via the on board
charging unit when the vehicle is plugged into a
mains supply, or via the vehicle alternator whilst
your Motorhome is being driven.
Connecting and disconnecting the battery
Please ensure that all cigarettes are extinguished
before working in the auxiliary battery
compartment.
Switch off all appliances and lamps before
disconnecting the leisure battery.
• Release the battery securing bolts or securing
straps from the leisure battery.
• Carefully remove the battery from the battery
compartment (please take care – the leisure
battery is extremely heavy).
• Release the battery terminals using a suitably
sized spanner.
To refit the battery, simply reverse the
above procedure.
Please ensure the battery is located safely and
securely before driving your Motorhome.
Any replacement auxiliary battery shall be of the
same type and specification as that originally
fitted by the manufacturer.
EC176 (Power Supply Unit)
Overview
The EC176 Power Supply Unit incorporates a
battery charger that supplies 12V DC power
to run the leisure equipment and supplies the
leisure battery. It also houses the 12V DC fuses
that protect the various 12V circuits, and the
230V RCD and MCB’s that protect the various
mains circuits.
Features of the PSU
RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (R.C.D.) &
MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (M.C.B.)
The Residual Current Device is provided
to protect the user from a potentially lethal
electric shock. The RCD will turn off (trip) if a
fault occurs on the system. To ensure the RCD
is working correctly, the test button should be
operated each time the vehicle is connected
to the mains supply.
The Miniature circuit breakers (MCB’s) operate
in a similar way to traditional fuses and are
provided to protect the wiring from an overload
or short circuit. If an overload occurs the MCB
will switch off the supply. If this occurs the
cause of the fault should be investigated before
switching the MCB back on. Details of the MCB
ratings and the circuits they protect are detailed
in your Tribute handbook and information wallet
supplied with your vehicle.