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CONTENTS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION ......... 1-1
End Of LifeVehicle Directive ............................. 1-1
Explorer Group Technical Approvals ................ 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY ................................ 2-1
Please read before using your new
motorhome. ................................................... 2-1
Proper And Safe Use Of Storage
Areas In Motorhomes ................................. 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
Fire Safety ............................................................... 2-2
Fire Extinguishers .................................................. 2-2
In Case Of Fire ...................................................... 2-2
Fire Retardant Foams .......................................... 2-2
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD .............. 3-1
Motorhome Weights Explained ......................... 3-1
Mass in Running Order ....................................... 3-1
Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass ..................................................... 3-1
User Payload .......................................................... 3-1
Loading .................................................................... 3-1
Roof Racks ............................................................. 3-1
Roof Loading ......................................................... 3-1
Before moving off .................................................. 3-2
For Safety ............................................................... 3-2
Pulling Off ............................................................... 3-2
MOTORWAY HANDLING .................... 4-1
Best Practice .......................................................... 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................................... 4-1
Bicycle Racks ......................................................... 4-1
ARRIVING ON SITE .............................. 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................................ 5-1
Selecting A Pitch ................................................... 5-1
Lateral Levelling (Side To Side) .......................... 5-1
Leveller Jack ........................................................... 5-1
Ramp ........................................................................5-1
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 Supply .............................................................. 6-3
Connection ............................................................ 6-3
Gas Regulator ........................................................ 6-3
Road Safe Gas Regulator .................................... 6-4
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 6-5
Water System ........................................................ 6-5
Filling your fresh water tank .............................. 6-5
Waste Water Tank ................................................. 6-5
Draining DownYour Water System ................. 6-5
GAS SAFETY ADVICE ........................... 7-1
Facts about LPG .................................................... 7-1
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust ... 7-1
LPG Gas System ................................................... 7-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 8-1
12v Power Supply .................................................. 8-1
Battery Installation ................................................ 8-1
Battery Maintenance ............................................ 8-1
Generators / Charger ......................................... 8-1
230v Power Supply ................................................ 8-1
Mains Unit .............................................................. 8-1
Resetting the RCD ................................................ 8-1
Automatic Charging System............................... 8-2
Internal Lights ........................................................ 8-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights ...... 8-2
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES
EQUIPMENT .................................... 9-1
How To OperateYour Motorhome
Entrance Door ............................................... 9-1
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 9-1
Electrical Control Panel ...................................... 9-2
Cooking equipment .............................................. 9-8
Gas Hob ................................................................. 9-8
Electric Hotplate ................................................... 9-8
Gas Burners ........................................................... 9-9
Using the appliance ............................................... 9-9
LEAKS ..................................................................... 9-9
Gas Grill ............................................................... 9-10
Gas Oven ............................................................. 9-10
Refrigerator Model Thetford N3112E
(Aspire 215) ................................................. 9-11
Operating instructions ...................................... 9-12
Sources ................................................................. 9-12
Selecting cooling level ........................................ 9-12
Use of refrigerator compartment .................. 9-12
While driving ....................................................... 9-13
Winter Use .......................................................... 9-13
Cleaning ................................................................ 9-13
Defrosting ............................................................ 9-13
Storage .................................................................. 9-14
Troubleshooting .................................................. 9-14
Fridge Freezer Model Thetford N3175A
(Aspire 240/255/265) ................................. 9-15
Operating instructions ...................................... 9-16
Sources ................................................................. 9-16
Selecting cooling level ........................................ 9-16
Use of refrigerator compartment .................. 9-16
While driving ....................................................... 9-17
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