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Instruction book
Your Solifer
We would like to congratulate you on your new Solifer!
Before starting to use the caravan you should read through this
instruction manual. The manual contains the information, tips
and advice you need in order to look after and make best use
of your Solifer.
Just like cars, caravans require regular servicing. You must
therefore ask your dealer or workshop approved by SoliferPolar
AB to carry out the annual basic and maintenance services.
We hope that you will get a great deal of pleasure and use
from your Solifer for many years.
Good luck!
SoliferPolar AB, SE-917 82 Dorotea, Sweden. Tel. +46 (0)942-520 00
Our dealers and service workshops do you find
in:
www.solifer.com
SoliferPolar AB reserves the right to make alterations to parts in the design. Minor deviations from the
information contained in the instruction manual can therefore occur in exceptional cases.
This instruction manual may not be duplicated or copied in whole or in part without SoliferPolar AB’s
permission. Legal action can be brought for breaches of copyright.
COPYRIGHT © SoliferPolar AB 2010
Contents
Contents
Tips and advice.................................. 4
General............................................... 5
Caravan information.............................................. 5
Dimensions............................................................. 6
Loading the caravan............................................ 11
Before driving....................................................... 11
When driving......................................................... 13
Pitching................................................................. 13
Pitching for an extended period......................... 14
Chassis............................................. 15
Stabiliser legs....................................................... 15
Tyres...................................................................... 15
In the event of a puncture.................................... 15
Lubrication............................................................ 16
Brakes................................................................... 16
Body.................................................. 18
Door....................................................................... 18
Windows................................................................ 18
Washing the caravan............................................ 19
Ventilation system................................................ 19
LPG box................................................................. 21
Cargo space front................................................. 21
Cargo space rear.................................................. 21
Spare wheel carrier.............................................. 21
Fixtures and fittings........................ 22
Cleaning................................................................ 23
Converting the seating area into a bed.............. 23
Blacking out.......................................................... 25
Roller-blinds in roof hatches and skylights....... 26
Electrical system............................. 27
Electrical system 230 V........................................ 27
Electrical system 12 V.......................................... 28
Wiring diagram 12 V............................................. 30
Battery................................................................... 31
Battery charger..................................................... 32
Battery booster..................................................... 32
Tent service output.............................................. 32
Kitchen fan............................................................ 33
Lighting................................................................. 33
Facts and figures lighting.................................... 34
Changing bulbs.................................................... 34
Installing CD/DVD-player....................................... 36
Connecting cable TV............................................ 36
Connecting TV to DVD......................................... 36
Caravan Control................................................... 37
Control panel boiler......................... 38
Control panel function......................................... 38
LPG system...................................... 42
What is LPG.......................................................... 42
LPG box................................................................. 42
Suspected LPG leak............................................. 42
Actions in the event of fire.................................. 42
LPG bottles........................................................... 42
Leak indicator....................................................... 43
Shut-off valve........................................................ 43
LPG leak test......................................................... 43
Checking leak indicator....................................... 44
Checking LPG system......................................... 44
New/newly filled LPG bottles.............................. 44
Replacing LPG bottle........................................... 44
Automatic LPG switch......................................... 45
Gas outlet in LPG box / External gas outlet....... 45
Cooker and oven............................. 46
Cooker................................................................... 46
Lighting the cooker.............................................. 46
Cooker with oven and grill.................................. 46
Lighting the cooker.............................................. 47
Lighting the oven................................................. 47
Lighting the grill................................................... 47
LPG oven............................................................... 48
Microwave oven.................................................... 48
Heating system................................ 49
LPG boiler............................................................. 49
Electric heater....................................................... 49
Load monitor........................................................ 50
Water heater.......................................................... 50
Winter connection function (Mountain connection).. 51
External start (Remote connection).................... 51
Underfloor heating............................................... 52
Fan in washroom.................................................. 52
Filling with fluid.................................................... 52
Bleeding the heating system............................... 53
Fault-tracing.......................................................... 54
Refrigerator...................................... 55
Ventilation............................................................. 55
Protective covers................................................. 55
Facts and figures.................................................. 56
Using the refrigerator (RMD 8551)......................... 57
Defrosting (RMD 8551)......................................... 58
Using the refrigerator (N97 / N112)........................ 59
Defrosting (N97 / N112)........................................ 60
Cleaning................................................................ 61
Service................................................................... 61
Fault-tracing.......................................................... 61
Water system................................... 62
Filling with fresh water........................................ 62
City water.............................................................. 62
Outside shower.................................................... 63
Emptying the fresh water.................................... 63
Frost guard........................................................... 64
Cleaning the water tank....................................... 64
Decalcification of the water system................... 64
Drainage system.............................. 65
Emptying the drainage system........................... 65
Cleaning the drainage tank................................. 66
Blockage in the drain........................................... 66
Cassette toilet.................................. 67
Preparations prior to use..................................... 68
Flushing................................................................ 69
Emptying the waste tank..................................... 69
Winter storage...................................................... 70
Actions in the event of problems........................ 70
Cleaning and maintenance.................................. 70
Own notes............................................................. 70
Tips and advice
Tips and advice
As the owner and user of the caravan, there are many things you need to think about. Below is a short compilation
of the most common questions people may have before using the caravan.
Loading the caravan
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To achieve the optimum driving properties, it is
important to distribute the load evenly in the caravan.
Read more about this in the section ”Loading the
caravan” on page 11.
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Pitching for an extended period
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If you are not going to use the caravan for an extended period, there are a number of steps you must
take before putting the caravan away. Read more
about this in the section ”Pitching for an extended
period” on page 14.
Condensation/misting in the caravan
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Condensation can occur if you bring wet clothes,
dogs, etc., into the caravan under certain weather
conditions. Ventilation and heating are an effective
way of combating condensation on the inside of
the windows. Read more about this in the section
”Windows, ventilation” on page 18.
Handling the box lid holder
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Never use high-pressure wash or solvents/degreasing
agent when washing/cleaning the caravan, as this can
damage the seals around windows, roof hatches, etc.,
with a risk of leaks as a consequence. Read more about
washing in the section ”Washing” on page 19.
Ventilation system
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Fresh air intakes and vents may not be blocked under
any circumstances.
Do not perform any modifications or actions in the
ventilation system.
When you have pitched the caravan, make sure that
the fresh air intakes are completely free of snow and
anything else that could obstruct circulation. When
the caravan is used, dirt and dust collect in the ventilation openings. These must therefore be cleaned
at least once a year in order for the ventilation to
function properly.
Read more about the ventilation system in the section
”Ventilation system” on page 19.
Snow on the roof
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In order for the ventilation in the caravan to work,
it is important for the vents and roof hatches to be
free of snow and ice.
It is important for the roof to be regularly cleared
of snow to ensure that the weight on the roof is not
excessive, causing the roof to bend inwards. Ice can
also form on the roof when the caravan is heated
up, which can also result in excessive weight on the
roof.
Snow can be removed from the roof with a spade or
broom. When using a spade, take care to ensure that
you do not damage the roof. It is best not to clear the
snow all the way down to the roof panel.
The LPG box is equipped with a holder for the box
lid. It is important to use this holder in the right way.
Read more about this holder in the section ”LPG
box” on page 21.
Connecting cable TV
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Washing the caravan
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Never try to knock ice away with a spade or broom.
This can cause dents in the panels.
In unfavourable weather conditions in the winter,
there is a risk of snow penetrating through the roof
hatch’s ventilation. You must therefore remember
to protect the caravan’s fixtures and fittings and its
upholstery, particularly when the caravan is due to
be pitched for an extended period.
In caravans with tent service it is possible to connect
the caravan to cable TV via the TV aerial input in
the tent service output. See the section ”Connecting
cable TV” on page 36.
LPG system
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The LPG bottle must be switched off before driving
with the caravan. You are not allowed to drive with
the LPG apparatus lit.
Test the LPG system with the leak indicator every
time it is to be used and whenever you change the
bottle. Any faults must be rectified by an expert.
Read more about the LPG system in the section
”LPG system” on page 42.
Winter connection function (Mountain
connection)
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If you want to leave the caravan for a while, and want
somebody else to start up the heating by connecting
the caravan to 230 V, the built-in ”winter connection
function” can be used. Read more about this in the
section ”Winter connection function” on page 51.
Cleaning water and drainage tank
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After the water and drainage system has been used
for a period of time, it may be time to clean the water
and drainage tank.
A decalcification of the water system should be made
in connection with cleaning of the water system.
Read more about this in the sections ”Cleaning
the water tank” on page 64, ”Decalcification of
the water system” on page 64 and ”Cleaning the
drainage tank” on page 66.
Before servicing the caravan.
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To facilitate servicing and moisture testing, remove
all cushions and personal items from the caravan.
General
Caravan information
General
In all correspondence with the dealer, it is important to
specify the following details:
Solifer model:
Model year:
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Chassis number:
Registration number:
Key number:
Model
Model year
Chassis number
Registration number
This information can be found on the registration or
warranty certificate.
If you sell your Solifer caravan to a new owner, this
manual must accompany the caravan.
Owner:
Name...............................................................................
Address...........................................................................
Telephone........................................................................
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There are certain things that you have to consider when driving with and using the caravan. Read
through this instruction manual before starting to use the caravan. It is particularly important to
read these warning boxes, which contain warnings and instructions that have to be taken into
consideration when using the caravan.
The yellow warning labels outside and inside the caravan also have to be taken into consideration
when using the caravan.
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Remember that any additional equipment that is installed reduces the maximum load inside the caravan.
All installation of additional equipment on the exterior of the caravan must be carried out by an authorised
workshop in order for the water tightness guarantee to remain valid.
Important !!
When many camping grounds may require a certificate of the caravan LPG system pressure test, you should ensure
that the caravan has a valid test pressurisation certificate from an authorised workshop.
The following documents must be supplied with the caravan:
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Test pressurisation certificate.
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Correct instruction manual.
General
Dimensions
Solifer Artic 480 MHP
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
672 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 555 cm
Internal length
488 cm
Width
227 cm
Internal width
211 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 10,30 m2
A-dimension, tent
900 cm
Solifer Artic 520 MH
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
700 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 583 cm
Internal length 516 cm
Width 227 cm
Internal width 211 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 10,89 m2
A-dimension, tent 930 cm
Solifer Artic 520 TBR
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
700 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 583 cm
Internal length 516 cm
Width 227 cm
Internal width 211 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 10,89 m2
A-dimension, tent 930 cm
Solifer Artic 560 MH
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 227 cm
Internal width 211 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 12,07 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
Solifer Artic 560 NS
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 227 cm
Internal width 211 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 12,07 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
General
Solifer Artic 560 TBR
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 227 cm
Internal width 211 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 12,07 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
Solifer Artic 560 E
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 227 cm
Internal width 211 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 12,07 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Solifer Finlandia 560 MH
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 13,50 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
Solifer Finlandia 560 LK
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 13,50 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
Solifer Finlandia 560 NS
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 13,50 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
General
Solifer Finlandia 560 TBR
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
756 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 639 cm
Internal length 572 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 13,50 m2
A-dimension, tent 986 cm
Solifer Finlandia 600 T MH
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
786 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 667 cm
Internal length 600 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,16 m2
A-dimension, tent 1018 cm
Solifer Finlandia 600 T LK
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
786 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 667 cm
Internal length 600 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,16 m2
A-dimension, tent 1018 cm
Solifer Finlandia 600 T NS
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
786 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 667 cm
Internal length 600 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,16 m2
A-dimension, tent 1018 cm
Solifer Finlandia 600 TBR
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
786 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 667 cm
Internal length 600 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,16 m2
A-dimension, tent 1018 cm
General
Solifer Finlandia 630 MH
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
812 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 695 cm
Internal length 628 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,78 m2
A-dimension, tent 1050 cm
Solifer Finlandia 630 LK
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
812 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 695 cm
Internal length 628 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,78 m2
A-dimension, tent 1050 cm
Solifer Finlandia 630 NS
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
812 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 695 cm
Internal length 628 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,78 m2
A-dimension, tent 1050 cm
Solifer Finlandia 630 TBX
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
812 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 695 cm
Internal length 628 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,78 m2
A-dimension, tent 1050 cm
Solifer Finlandia 630 PH
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
812 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 695 cm
Internal length 628 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 14,78 m2
A-dimension, tent 1050 cm
General
Solifer Finlandia 690 LK
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
Length with drawbar
867 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 751 cm
Internal length 684 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height
265 cm
Internal height
195 cm
Living space 16,18 m2
A-dimension, tent
1105 cm
Solifer Finlandia 690 PH
Hose, underfloor
heating
Panels, underfloor
heating
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Length with drawbar
867 cm
Length (incl. gas box and light holder) 751 cm
Internal length 684 cm
Width 252 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height
265 cm
Internal height
195 cm
Living space 16,18 m2
A-dimension, tent
1105 cm
General
Loading the caravan
When loading the caravan, take into consideration the
total weight and service weight of the caravan. The
weight of the load plus the service weight (the weight of
the empty caravan including 40 litres of water) may not
exceed the total weight. The total and service weights
are specified on the registration certificate.
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Position the heavier cargo in the middle of the caravan, above the wheel axle. Too much cargo in front
of the axles generates an abnormal load on the car.
Too much cargo behind the axles makes the caravan
tail-heavy.
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Distribute the cargo evenly in the caravan. Load
more or less equally on the right and left, and more
or less equally front and rear.
Do not overload the LPG box, as this can generate
excessive tow hitch pressure. The tow hitch pressure is
the pressure resting on the car’s tow hitch.
If the two hitch pressure is too low, the caravan will
become unstable, resulting in impaired driving characteristics. If the tow hitch pressure is too high, the
steering of the car can become uncertain. The tow
hitch pressure decreases at higher speeds.
The recommended tow hitch pressure is 75-95 kg,
unless otherwise indicated in the car’s instructions.
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Do not overload the caravan. Before loading the
caravan, check its total and service weight.
These weights are specified on the registration certificate.
Check that the tow hitch pressure is correct.
Initially follow the car’s recommendations
regarding the tow hitch pressure.
Put away all loose items from tables, kitchenette and
shelves.
Secure the refrigerator door using the transit safety catch.
Secure the folding door, the bed bottom and the upper
bed cupboard using the transit safety catch.
Close cupboard doors and drawers.
Close the windows and roof hatches.
Check that the ventilation shutter in the toilet is closed.
Take down and lock the TV aerial in place.
Turn off all lamps.
Put the pillar table and the wall table in the bed
position (see ”Converting the seating area into a
bed” on page 23).
If the caravan has an LPG oven, make sure that the
oven’s door catch is engaged.
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The LPG bottle must be switched off before
driving with the caravan. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
Perform the following outside the caravan
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Bring in all outdoor items, tent pins, chairs, etc.
Empty the waste water sack and place it in the LPG
box.
Unplug the 230 V electrical cable from the parking
place mains output, as well as the connector in the
caravan’s input, and place it in the LPG box.
Check that all external hatches and lids are locked.
Clean around the caravan.
Unhook the footstep and place it in the LPG box.
Lock the outer door.
Wind up the stabiliser legs.
Switch off the LPG bottle. You are not allowed to
drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
If you are going to drive in the winter and your car
has studded tyres, your caravan must also be fitted
with studded tyres.
When you load the LPG box, remember that
if you are driving in rain, water can penetrate
into the box. This does not harm the caravan,
but it can be unsuitable for the cargo.
Before driving
Perform the following inside the caravan
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Switch off all LPG apparatus. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
The LPG bottle must also be switched off before
driving with the caravan.
NOTE! Don’t forget to take in the footstep.
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General
Coupling to the car
1. Wind up all the stabiliser legs on the caravan.
5. Check that the ball has entered the hitch, as shown in
fig. 1. The ball must not appear as shown in fig. 2.
Fig 1
Crank
6. Connect the cable for the safety brake into the intended place on the car’s tow hitch, not round the neck
of the ball.
Stabiliser legs
2. Reverse the car towards the ball joint on the drawbar
and lift the handle on the ball joint. The ball joint is
then locked in the open position.
3. Disengage the parking brake. Take care if the caravan
is on a slope.
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To avoid impact or crushing
injuries to your hands when
winding the support wheel
up or down, the handbrake
lever should be moved as
far back as possible.
For the same reason, the
support wheel’s crank
should be positioned as
shown in the picture to
ensure it is not in the way
when applying or disengaging the handbrake.
Crank, support
wheel
Handle on
the ball joint
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7. Connect the electrical connector to the car.
8. Make sure that the cable does not drag on the ground.
9. Wind up the support wheel and raise the support wheel
leg as far as possible. Lock the support wheel leg
securely in the raised position with the locking knob.
10. Check that the air pressure in the tyres is correct.
See page 15.
11. Check that the air pressure in the towing car’s rear
tyres is 30 kPa (0.3 kp/cm2) higher than normal.
Locking knob
for the support
wheel leg
4. Grip the handle on the ball joint and lift the drawbar
by winding down the support wheel. Then lower the
ball joint over the car’s towing ball by winding up
the support wheel. When the towing ball is pressing
against the ball joint, push the locking handle down.
When it is in the correct position, it will lock automatically. Fig. 1 shows the handle in the correct position.
Electrical
connector
Fig 2
Crank for raising and
lowering the support
wheel
Support
wheel leg
12. Check that all the road lights on the caravan are
working.
13. Check that the car’s door mirrors are correctly
adjusted.
Ball joint
Cable for
safety
brake
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Don’t forget to wind up the support wheel
and lock it securely in place. Make sure that
the support wheel is not pressing against the
brake rod.
Check that the caravan and the car are coupled together properly.
General
Safety coupling WS 3000
Some caravans are equipped with a safety coupling. The
coupling is equipped with friction linings, which means
that the caravan is more stable with less risk of lateral
movements when travelling. The linings are easy to
replace. To protect the caravan against theft, an anti-theft
lock that fits the coupling can be purchased.
It is important that the towing ball on the car is free of
grease, clean and not painted. Grease on the ball reduces
the friction and consequently impairs function. Dirt and
paint cling to the linings and can result in noise.
The coupling’s handle has 3 different positions (see
picture below).
Position 1 = Coupling open
Position 2 = Coupling closed, stabiliser disconnected
Position 3 = Coupling closed, stabiliser activated
When driving
Consider the following when driving:
• Max. speed 80 km/h.
• It is prohibited to remain in the caravan when driving.
• Start, drive and brake smoothly, avoiding jerky
movements. This safeguards both the caravan and
the car, and reduces fuel consumption.
• Keep to the side and reduce your speed when you
are being overtaken.
• Keep checking behind you. If a long line of traffic has
gathered behind you, pull in to the nearest parking
area and allow the faster traffic to get past.
• Remember that you are driving a heavy combination
- this means longer braking distances and longer
acceleration distances.
• Pull out properly when you are overtaking somebody
else.
• Be prepared for air-waves when you meet large
vehicles - parry in time.
• Take it easy!
Exhaust fumes
The car’s exhaust fumes can enter the caravan through
the ventilation openings. These openings may not be
closed. Diesel exhaust fumes and soot in particular can
be difficult to clear out of the caravan.
If you have a diesel car, you can try to angle the exhaust
pipe so that fumes do not enter the caravan.
You can also try installing a plate or a spoiler in front of
the ventilation openings on the caravan.
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Fresh air intakes and vents must not be
blocked under any circumstances.
Coupling to the car
1. Perform points 1-3 on the previous page.
2. Grip the handle on the ball joint and lift the drawbar
by winding down the support wheel (the drawbar
may not be lifted using the handle). Then lower the
ball joint over the car’s towing ball by winding up
the support wheel. When the towing ball is pressing against the ball joint, push the locking handle
down. When it is in the correct position, it will lock
automatically. Position 2 (see picture above) shows the
handle in the correct position. To activate the stabiliser
function, press the handle down to position 3.
3. Continue with points 5-13 on the previous page.
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The ball joint’s handle must not be used for
lifting etc. This can cause damage to internal
parts.
The ball must be free of grease, dirt and paint
in order for the coupling to work properly.
Pitching
1. Use the car to position the caravan in the parking place.
2. Apply the parking brake if the caravan is on a slope.
Remember to check that the support wheel’s crank
is not in the way of the handbrake lever (see picture
on page 12), before applying the handbrake.
3. Lower the support wheel leg and lock it in position,
and wind down the support wheel.
4. First lift up the handle on the ball joint, then move it
forwards to release the catch locking the ball joint.
Then raise the ball joint straight up from the towing
ball by winding down the support wheel.
5. Disconnect the safety cable.
6. Disconnect the 12 V electrical connector from the
car, and lay the cable on the drawbar with the connector pointing down to prevent water or snow
entering the connector.
7. Drive the car away.
8. Adjust the caravan into a horizontal position (lengthways) using the support wheel’s crank.
9. Wind down all the stabiliser legs. Make sure that the
caravan is horizontal.
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General
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When you have pitched the caravan, make
sure that the fresh air intakes are completely
free of snow and anything else that could
obstruct circulation.
14. If the caravan has to stand on a road, you should
light the hazard lights. The switch is located on the
12 V control panel.
10. Take out the footstep and secure the hooks in the
holders under the outer door.
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Never pitch the caravan on a road without
putting out the warning triangle.
Pitching for an extended period
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Holder, footstep
11. If you have access to a 230 V mains current output,
connect the cable to the output and the caravan’s
input.
Input, 230 V with tent service
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12. Check that the ventilation openings are not blocked
with dirt, snow, etc.
13. Set up the drain. In caravans without a drainage tank,
connect the waste water sack to the outer cone (see
picture below) and set the valve in the open position.
In caravans with a drainage tank, the valve must be
in the closed position unless the waste water sack is
connected to the outer cone. When emptying, connect the waste water sack to the outer cone and set
the valve in the open position. Read more about
”Emptying the drainage system” on page 65.
Venting
Floor
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When you are not going to use the caravan for an
extended period, you should place it in a protected,
lockable location if possible. The caravan should
ideally be on a level surface so that there is no need
to use the parking brake. Place blocks in front of the
wheels.
Remove all food products.
Clean the refrigerator in accordance with the instructions on page 61.
Remove the cushions, and store them in a warm, dry
place.
Empty the water system in accordance with the
instructions on page 63.
Empty and clean the drainage system in accordance
with the instructions on pages 65 and 65.
Empty and clean the toilet in accordance with the
instructions on pages 69 and 70.
Trickle charge the battery and store it in a cool location.
Remove the reducing valve from the LPG bottle.
Place the LPG bottles in a protected, fire-proof
location. Remember that only two LPG bottles may
be stored indoors in the same location. This means
e.g. that when two caravans are standing in the same
storage area, they may only contain two LPG bottles.
It is necessary to apply to the fire authorities for a
permit to store more than two bottles.
Leave cupboard and wardrobe doors slightly ajar,
the bed cover up and the drawers slightly pulled out.
Also leave the refrigerator door ajar after cleaning
it, to prevent unpleasant smells.
Use a moisture absorber (such as ”Torrboll”) to
eliminate moisture in the caravan.
Lubricate the support legs and wind them down to
reduce the load on the wheels. Store the crank for
the support legs in a different location - this makes
it more difficult to steal the caravan.
Cover the overrun mechanism with plastic or a
drawbar cover.
Do not place the spare wheel directly on the floor
covering inside the caravan. The rubber from the tyre
can make marks on the floor covering that cannot
be removed. You should therefore lay e.g. a mat on
the floor first.
Never cover the caravan with a tarpaulin or similar,
as this prevents ventilation in the caravan.
Cone
Tap: Open = handle parallel with the caravan lengthways
Closed = handle at right angles to the caravan.
Waste water sack
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A dry, clean, well-ventilated caravan remains
attractive and valuable.
Chassis
Chassis
The caravans have a chassis of strong structural members
made of galvanised steel.
SoliferPolar AB accepts no liability for any consequences
if other tyre dimensions or tyre designs are used.
The wheel housings are made of plastic.
Friction tyres on the caravan may be used both on summer
and winter surfaces, which is not the case with studded
tyres. In order for the friction tyres to be approved for
winter road surfaces, they must be marked with M +
S, M.S. or M&S. The following tyre combinations are
approved:
The wheel axle has torsion suspension and telescopic
shock absorbers.
The chassis and drawbar are designed to be coupled to
a private car, with the suspension characteristics it possesses. SoliferPolar AB accepts no responsibility if the
caravan is coupled to a vehicle whose suspension is too
rigid, such as lorries, buses and some older jeeps. Modern
4-wheel drive vehicles with suspension similar to that
used in private cars can be used to tow the caravans,
however.
Stabiliser legs
Stabiliser legs are installed at the front and rear of the
caravan. The stabiliser legs are wound up and down using
the crank located in the LPG box.
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If the towing car has studded tyres, the caravan must
have studded tyres.
If the towing car has friction tyres, the caravan must
have friction tyres or studded tyres.
If the towing car has summer tyres, the caravan must
have friction tyres or summer tyres.
In the event of a puncture
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Undo the wheel nuts a little, but do not remove them.
Crank
Tyres
Stabiliser legs
Facts and figures
Tyres
Caravan model
480
520 560 600 630
690
Alt. tyres bogie
Dimensions
Tyre pressure
185 R 14 C steel radial max 450 kPa (4,5 kp/cm2)
185 R 14 C ”
max 450 kPa (4,5 kp/cm2)
185 R 14 C ”
max 450 kPa (4,5 kp/cm2)
185 R 14 C ”
max 450 kPa (4,5 kp/cm2)
165 R 13 C
”350-450 kPa (3,5-4,5 kp/cm2)
165 R 13 C
”350-450 kPa (3,5-4,5 kp/cm2)
175/70 R 13 ”
max 270 kPa (4,5 kp/cm2)
Tightening torque for the wheel nuts
Steel rim
80-100 Nm (8-10 kpm)
Aluminium rim
110-120 Nm (11-12 kpm)
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Check the air pressure in the tyres regularly
in order to avoid unnecessary tyre wear and
impaired driving characteristics.
3. Place the jack in a suitably place under the chassis
member (see picture) and lift the caravan. In case of
puncture the caravan will be lower, so the jack must
be placed under the chassis member a bit from the
wheel. Afterwards, secure with axle stands.
The caravan’s support legs must not be used as jacks.
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Always secure the caravan with axle stands
before changing a wheel or commencing
other work under the caravan.
4. Unscrew the wheel nuts and change the wheel.
5. Tighten the wheel nuts so that the wheel is securely
mounted, lower the jack and then post-tighten the
wheel nuts crosswise.
6. Tighten the wheel nuts one more time after driving
some twenty or thirty kilometres.
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Always use wheel nuts that are intended for
the type of rim being used.
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Chassis
Lubrication
1. Clean and lubricate the moving parts on the ball joint and
in the coupling housing approximately once a month.
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Poorly cleaned and poorly lubricated couplings can impair the locking of the ball joint,
resulting in the loss of the caravan in the
worst case scenario.
The parking brake is used when parking and pitching
the caravan.
Brake cable
Compensation mechanism
2. Lubricate the support wheel and the support wheel
leg with oil approximately once a month or after
driving around 2,000 km.
Remove the support wheel and lubricate the screw
threads with grease approximately once a year.
3. Lubricate the overrun mechanism with chassis grease
3-4 times/year. (2 x grease nipples)
4. Lubricate the parking brake lever’s moving parts
with oil approximately once a month or after driving
around 2,000 km.
5. Lubricate the four stabiliser legs approximately once
a month or after driving around 2,000 km.
Clean the stabiliser legs of gravel and old grease and
lubricate the threaded screw with thin oil approximately once a year.
Overrun mechanism
Sleeve tensioning screw
Sleeve tensioning screw
Brake rod
The safety brake is deployed by the cable that is secured
to the car’s tow hitch. In the event of the caravan becoming detached from the car’s tow hitch, the caravan will
brake.
Adjusting the brakes
If the braking effect is unsatisfactory and the hand brake
or overrun mechanism has too much play, the brakes must
be adjusted. Under no circumstances may adjustment
of the brake rod’s adjustment component eliminate the
play. The adjustment of the brakes requires accuracy and
should be performed at an authorised workshop.
6. The wheel bearings are pre-lubricated and adjusted
in the factory. Brake drums may only be dismantled
at an authorised workshop.
7. Lubricate the axles with chassis grease at least twice
a year depending on the distance driven. (8 x grease
nipples)
Adjuster nut
Brakes
The brake system is mechanical and principally comprises an overrun mechanism, brake rod with sleeve
tensioning screw, brake cable and wheel brakes. The
system has three functions: driving brake, parking brake
and safety brake.
The driving brake is an overrun brake with automatic
reverse. When you brake with the car, the overrun brake
is compressed by the weight of the caravan, and the
caravan is simultaneously braked.
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The wheels should be hanging free when adjusting the
brakes. Check that the handbrake is in the bottom position
and that the overrun mechanism is pulled out fully. Using
the sleeve tensioning screw, disconnect the brake rod so
that it is hanging loose.
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The adjustment of the brakes requires accuracy and expertise, and should ideally be
performed by an authorised workshop.
Chassis
First adjust the brake shoes. Both brake shoes are adjusted
using the adjuster nut. Adjust until the wheels can only
be turned by hand with difficulty. Then adjust the shoes
back until the wheel runs freely again.
NOTE! During the adjustment process, the wheel must
always be pointing straight ahead.
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Check that all lock nuts are tightened after
adjustment.
The brake rod and cable are now tensioned again using
the sleeve tensioning screw, although not so tight that a
braking effect is generated (check that the wheels run
freely).
Tensioning
sleeve
After adjusting the brake rod, apply the handbrake a
couple of times to eliminate any remaining play. Rotate
the wheels during the test and perform subsequent adjustment via the tensioning sleeve.
Check that there are 2-5 mm of play at the lever’s
upper mating surface facing the push rod in the overrun
mechanism.
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Body
Body
The body is manufactured using a ‘sandwich’ construction. Walls and gables are made of 0.5 mm aluminium
plate, 37 mm insulation (foam rubber) and wallpapered
plywood on the inside. The ceiling is built up of equivalent insulation and plywood, but has 0.6 mm aluminium
plate. This is bonded together in a vacuum-press to create
a sandwich element.
The floor is made up of 5 mm plywood on the top, 44
mm insulation (foam rubber) and 5 mm plywood on the
underside. The floor is bonded in the same way as the
walls, roof and gables. The caravan is fitted with awning
mouldings on the gables, and it is also supplied with
mouldings for a tent and caravan hoods.
Condensation comes and goes depending on temperature
and air humidity, and it can only be affected within certain limits. The only factor we can control is the indoor
temperature. Everything else we have to put up with.
In other words, the presence of condensation between the
panes of glass does not indicate a fault in your caravan
window. However, you may have to wait some time for
the condensation to disappear.
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At the front of the body there is a LPG box, in which the
LPG bottle and other items are stored. A footstep that is
hooked into place in the holder below the outer door is
included as standard on all models.
Door
The lockable outer door is stopped in the outermost
position by a doorstop. The doorstop can also function
and a door holder, holding the door in place in the open
position.
Lubricate the outer door’s hinges to prevent the door
seizing.
Door holder and doorstop
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Opening the window
To open the window, all the handles must be opened. To
open the handle, press in the lock button on the handle and
then turn the handle 90°. It is now possible to fold up the
window to the desired position, where it is automatically
locked in place with a catch.
To close the window, release the catch by first folding up
the window to the maximum opening angle before closing
it slowly. The window is then locked with the handle.
Narrow side
of the window
frame
Lock
button
Handle
Windows
The number of windows in the caravan varies depending on the model. Most of the windows can be opened.
The windows are double-glazed and made of acrylic
plastic.
Ventilation
Ventilation is an effective way of combating condensation
on the inside of the windows. The air humidity is affected
by the ventilation. If cold air is heated up, it is able to
absorb the free water (mist).
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Ventilation position
If you want, the window can be placed in the ventilation
position. To place the window in this position, close the
handle so that the grip is secured around the narrow side
of the window frame.
Body
Washing the caravan
Never use high-pressure wash or solvents/degreasing agent
when washing/cleaning the caravan, as this can damage
plastic details, the windows, and the seals around windows,
roof hatches, etc.
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Rinse the detergent within 5 minutes to avoidd
damages on windows , roof hatches, etc.
Never use a cleaner with grinding powder or steel wool
when you are cleaning the outside plastic details.
If the outside plastic details have been scratched, an expert
must be hired to perform this scratches.
The weather strips must be coated with Vaseline once a
year to retain their softness and so provide a proper seal.
NOTE! Do not flush water through the ventilation grilles
when washing the caravan. Use the protective covers.
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The lacquer should not be waxed until at least
6 months after delivery.
Cleaning the windows
The windows is sensitive to fluids containing alcohol.
These fluids makes that the windows can be fragile and
cause cracks on the pane and the frame.
This means that the windows must not be washed using
solvents/degreasing agent e.g. denatured alcohol, thinner
or acetone.
High-pressure washing is not allowed.
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Polishing windows
Small scratches or other surface defects can be removed
with manual polishing. A normal polish without wax is
often sufficient for this polishing.
In the event of deeper scratches, the window must be
machine-polished. An expert must be hired to perform
this work.
Ventilation system
An LPG system requires good ventilation. The ventilation
system in the caravan is designed in such a way that there
is sufficient access to air even if the door, windows and
roof hatches are closed.
The location of the ventilation openings can be seen from
the ”Ventilation openings” diagram in the document
folder that is supplied with the caravan.
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Fresh air intakes and vents may not be
blocked under any circumstances.
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Do not perform any modifications or actions
in the ventilation system.
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Never wash the windows with high-pressure
wash or solvents/degreasing agent, e.g. denatured alcohol, thinner or acetone.
It is dangerous to remain in the caravan when
there are naked flames without having sufficient ventilation.
When you have pitched the caravan, make
sure that the fresh air intakes are completely
free of snow and anything else that could
obstruct circulation.
1. Rinse off the windows with plenty of water to
remove dust and other loose dirt.
2. Wash using a clean sponge and warm water, with a
mild dishwashing detergent. Never use dirty cloths
or sponges.
3. Then rinse with clean water and wipe dry using e.g.
a chamois leather.
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Never wipe a dirty window with a dry cloth,
as the dirt can then easily scratch the glass
In stronger dirt, a cleaner for acrylic glass can be used.
If the windows are still dirty or slightly scratched, see
also ”Polishing windows”.
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Clean dirt and dust from the air inlets under
the floor and the ventilators on the roof at
least once a year.
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Body
The air enters through openings in the floor by the radiators. The used air passes out through the ventilators and
the hatches in the roof, ensuring good ventilation even
when the roof hatches are closed.
Combustion gases from the refrigerator are routed out
through a special vent.
The ventilation system has been designed in accordance
with the Swedish National Inspectorate of Explosives and
Flammables’ instruction regarding combustion apparatus
and ventilation systems in caravans.
Ventilation hatches
The caravans are equipped with ventilation hatches for
extra ventilation. The number of hatches varies depending
on the model.
Ventilation grilles can be found on the outside of the
caravan. Do not flush water through these grilles when
washing the caravan.
The ventilation hatch is opened with the knob located in
the middle of the hatch.
Consider the following with regard to ventilation:
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Roof hatches and ventilators are designed so that
ventilation increases with greater headwinds. This
means that it can be difficult to maintain the set
temperature in the caravan when driving with the
caravan.
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When the caravan is used, dirt and dust collect in the
ventilation openings. These must therefore be cleaned at least once a year in order for the ventilation
to function properly.
Knob, ventilation hatch
Roof hatches, skylights and ventilators
Roof hatches and watertight ventilators are included in
the ventilation system and are intended to release air. All
roof hatches can be opened and are fitted with mosquito
nets. The roof hatch in the middle of the caravan is also
fitted with a blackout curtain.
Roof hatches
Ventilators
Skylights
In some caravans, the roof hatch in the middle of the
caravan has been replaced with a skylight. The skylight
can be opened and is fitted with a mosquito net and a
roller-blind, just like the roof hatch. See also the section
”Roller-blind in roof hatch and skylight” on page 26.
In unfavourable weather conditions in the winter, there
is a risk of snow penetrating through the roof hatch’s
ventilation. You must therefore remember to protect
the caravan’s fixtures and fittings and its upholstery,
particularly when the caravan is due to be pitched for an
extended period.
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Ventilation grille
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Do not flush water through the ventilation
grilles when washing the caravan.
Body
LPG box
The LPG box is equipped with a lockable lid. Inside the
LPG box is reducing valve, leak indicator and the LPG bottle
located. The LPG box also has lighting, which is lit with one of
the switches on the pillar by the outer door, see the upper
picture in section ”Interior lighting” page 33.
Cargo space rear
Some models are equipped with an extra cargo space at
the rear of the caravan. This space can be used to store
e.g. outdoor furniture etc.
The space is accessed from outside through a lockable
loading hatch.
To keep the lid in the open position, a holder with two
gas springs is installed in the box.
Open the box lid as follows:
1. Unlock the box lid’s lock.
2. Open the box lid by turning the handle half a turn
anti-clockwise.
Box lid in open
position
Cargo space
Box lock
Loading
hatch
Spare wheel carrier
Some caravans are equipped with a spare wheel carrier.
The spare wheel carrier is placed under the caravan,
behind the wheel axle.
Gas spring
Handle
3. Grip the handle and pull the lid towards.
4. Lift the lid up a little, then it will be opened automatically.
To take up the spare wheel the locking pin must be removed and then unscrew the black knob. Then lift the holder
and pull up the wheel (see pictures below).
Knob
Locking pin
Close the box lid as follows:
1. Grip the handle and pull the lid down a little, then
it will be closed automatically.
2. Press the lid in while turning the lock’s handle clockwise.
3. Lock the box lid’s lock.
Cargo space front
Most models are equipped with an extra cargo space
under the front seating area. The space has a plastic tray
where you can store e.g. skis etc.
The space is accessed from outside through a lockable
loading hatch.
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Do not forget to check the air pressure in the
spare wheel as often as the other wheels.
Plastic tray
Loading
hatch
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Fixtures and fittings
Fixtures and fittings
Facts and figures
Fabric
Material Washing instructions
Cushions
Haiti (Red)
89 % Polyester
Saana (Blue)
11 % Viscose
Himos (Grey)75 % Polyester
25% Viscose
Nunas (BeigeBrown)46 % Acrylic
43 %Polyester
11 % Cotton
Ylläs (Black) Leather
Levi (Grey)
Bedspread
Haiti
60 %Polyester Himos
25 %Cotton
Levi
15 %Acrylic
Others
70 %Cotton
30 %Polyester
Dry-clean
Dry-clean
Delicate wash 30°
Leather cleaner
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
Air gaps
Ylläs
65 %Polyester
Dry-clean
35 % Cotton
Levi
100 %Polyester
Dry-clean
Others
see relevant cushion fabric
Padding, cushions 100 % Polyester
Hand wash 30°
Covers Bed mattresses
80 % Cotton
20 % Polyester
Delicate wash 40°
Upper bed
cushions
80 % Cotton
20% Polyester
Delicate wash 40°
Curtains
Fabric A 70 % Polyester
30 % Cotton
Fabric B upper,70 % Polyester
pelmet, pillow30 % Cotton
Fabric B lower 100 % Polyester
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 30°
Fabric
Material Washing instructions
Fabric C upper,
50 %
Polyester
pelmet, pillow
50 % Cotton
Fabric C lower 100 % Polyester
Fabric F upper
80 % Polyester
20 % Viscose
Fabric F lower 50 % Polyester
50 % Cotton
Fabric F pelmet, 55 % Polyester
pillow
45 % Cotton
Fabric S1 upper, 100 % Polyester
pelmet, pillow
Fabric S1 lower 100 % Polyester
Fabric S3 upper 50 % Polyester
50 % Viscose
Fabric S3 lower 70 % Polyester
30 % Cotton
Fabric S3 pelmet, 55 % Polyester
pillow, drapery
45 % Cotton
Drapery
Beige
Grey
100 % Polyester
55 % Polyester
45 % Cotton
Pillows
Fabric A, F, S3
55 % Polyester
45 % Cotton
Fabric B (cover) 60 % Polyester
40 % Cotton
Fabric B (bottom 65 % Polyester
cloth)35 % Cotton
Fabric C70 % Polyester
30 % Cotton
Fabric S1
100 % Polyester
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 30°
Delicate wash 30°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 30°
Delicate wash 30°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 30°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 30°
Delicate wash 40°
Delicate wash 40°
All models have at least one seating area that can be
converted into a bed. These seating areas are converted
into beds with the aid of the table.
All models have a washroom situated in various locations
depending on the layout. Wooden fixtures and fittings are
covered with a durable, scratch resistant film.
In most models the seating area at the front has a bed box
that can be folded up to make cleaning easier.
The inside of caravan’s outer walls is covered with PVC wallpaper. The floor covering also has a PVC wear surface.
All caravans with long bed or double bed versions have fixed
beds with slatted bases. In caravans with a seating area at the
rear there is also a fixed bed with a slatted base.
The padding in the seat cushions is made of highly elastic
cold cure foam. The padding in the backrest cushions is
made of polyester. Seat and backrest cushions are covered
with flame-proof fibrefill. The cushions have been tested
and satisfy the demands stipulated by the furniture industry
as regards wear, colour fastness and fire requirements.
Some caravans have air gaps covered with fabric. The
fabric is secured with Velcro to the gap, and can easily be
removed if you want to wash or replace the fabric.
NOTE! In order to remove the fabric on caravans with
the long bed version, the screws on the pedestal between
the beds must be undone.
Some models are equipped with upper beds or upper bed
cupboards at the rear of the caravan.
The caravan’s middle section comprises a kitchenette,
wardrobes and basket cupboard with wire baskets.
In the kitchen cupboard there is a dish-rack fitted with
a drainage tray
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The cushion covers are made of various materials depending on their colour (see fact box above).
The bed cushions at the rear have covers made of cotton
and polyester.
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Stickers may not be affixed to the plywood
on the fixtures and fittings.
Fixtures and fittings
Cleaning
•
Walls and fixtures and fittings are best cleaned using
a soap solution.
•
For the textiles included, see ”Washing instructions” on page 22.
Cushions and bedspread
When stains from wine, beer, grass, fruit juice, chocolate,
ballpoint pens, etc., are made on cushions or bedspreads,
first draw up all the liquid with a clean cloth, sponge
or paper. Then moisten a cloth with mild detergent and
clean. Then rinse with clean water.
If the above treatment fails to remove the stains, use
textile shampoo that can be purchased from e.g. petrol
stations.
If the stains are still there, the cushion/bedspread must
be dry-cleaned.
2. Pull the two seat cushions at the sides in towards the
middle of the table and turn the cushions over. In
wide caravans, an extra bed cushion must be inserted
to fill the entire width (see picture below).
3. Turn the backrest cushions over and place them between the seat cushions and the outer wall. If more
space is required, remove the corner cushions and
the backrest cushion at the gable.
Leather cushions
•
Vacuum-clean the cushions regularly, particularly
around seams and buttons.
•
The cushions should be cleaned regularly with leather cleaner, e.g. Soft Cleaner. Dab with a sponge
(never rub) until dirt and stains have been absorbed
by the sponge.
•
Treat regularly with e.g. Leather Cream to retain the
leather’s softness. The cream also provides excellent
resistance against dirt and liquid. Recommended 2-4
times a year or as required.
•
Do not leave the cushions in direct sunlight for long
periods.
Converting the seating area
into a bed
Round seating area
1. Lower the table by pressing down the latch handle
on the table frame and pulling a little so that the
legs begin to ‘bend’. Release the handle and press
down the table top until the latch locks the table in
the bed position. The table top does not need to rest
on the supporting mouldings on the bed boxes, but
is sufficiently stable to convert into a bed with only
the table frame for support.
Latch handle,
table frame
Extra bed cushion (wide
caravans)
Cushions in bed position
Seating area
1. Lift up the front edge of the table.
2. Hold in the push button and fold the lower part of
the leg in towards the table top.
Table leg
Push button
Folding
joint
3. Unhook the table from the wall rail, and lay the table
down against the bed boxes’ support mouldings.
Alternatively hook the table into the lower wall
rail.
4. Pull the two seat cushions in towards the middle of
the table and turn the cushions over.
5. Turn the backrest cushions over and place them
between the seat cushions and the outer wall.
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Fixtures and fittings
Folding bed box
Storage space under beds
1. Remove the cushions.
In caravans equipped with beds are two gas springs for
each bed bottom mounted to keep the bed bottoms in the
open position.
The most models have a bed box in the seating area at
the front, that can be folded up to make cleaning easier.
In order to fold up the bed box, the cushions must first
be removed. Any heavy items in the bed box should be
removed before folding it up.
2. Fold up the bed box.
To reach this space, the bed bottom must be lifted up.
To be able to lift up the bed bottom, the transit safety
catch, between the bed bottom and the bed box, must be
detached (see picture).
In caravans with a double bed, two spring-loaded hinges
holds the bed bottom in the open position.
When closing, press the bed bottom down by hand.
Always lock the bed bottom using the transit safety catch
before driving with the caravan.
Transit safety catch
bed bottom
Gas spring
bed bottom
Dish rack in kitchen cupboard
In the kitchen cupboard there is a dish rack fitted with
a pull-out drainage tray. Remember to check and empty
the tray so that it does not overflow.
Dish rack
Upper bed cupboard
Some caravans are equipped with an upper bed cupboard.
This cupboard can easily be fitted out for use as an upper
bed. It is possible to purchase cushions and a ladder if
required.
The upper bed cupboard can take a maximum weight
of 60 kg.
Folding down upper bed cupboard to make upper bed:
1. Disconnect the folding bearing rail’s (only included
in certain models) transit safety catch and fold out
the bearing rail so that it rests on the blocks installed
on the interior wall.
2. Disconnect the transit safety catch inside the cupboard.
Drainage tray
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The upper bed and upper bed cupboard can
take a maximum weight of 60 kg.
Fixtures and fittings
3. Grip the handle and lift straight up.
4. Then pull the upper part towards you, while counterholding with your other hand.
2. Release the latches when the roller-blind is in the
desired position, and the blind will be locked in the
locking holes situated in the guide rail.
When you want to open the blind, squeeze the latches
together and lower the roller-blind by hand. Do not
release the roller-blind until it is all the way down.
Guide rail
Handle for
roller-blind,
with latches
Handle,
mosquito Rollernet
blind
Mosquito
net
5. Lay the bed down and fold out the plywood cover
over the doors.
6. Fold up the protection bars.
Blacking out
Curtain or folding door
The caravan is equipped with a curtain or folding door
that can be used to screen off the sleeping section, either
to prevent people looking in or to block out daylight.
Using the folding door
1. Unbutton the strap that functions as a transit safety
catch for the folding door.
Using mosquito nets:
The caravan can have two different mountings for the
mosquito net
Alt. 1 (see picture above):
1. Pull the mosquito net down using the handle.
2. Hook the mosquito net’s handle into the roller-blind’s
handle.
Alt. 2 (see picture below):
1. Pull up the roller-blind.
Locking catch,
mosquito net
Transit safety
catch
Handle, rollerblind with locking bolt
2. Open the folding door to the opposite wall, and
secure with the magnetic lock.
Always lock the folding door using the transit safety
catch before driving with the caravan.
2. Press the roller-blind’s locking bolts in the mosquito
net’s locking catches.
Roller-blind/mosquito net
3. Then pull the roller-blind down to lower the mosquito net.
The caravans are equipped with combined roller-blinds
and mosquito nets at all windows.
Using roller-blinds:
1. Squeeze the two latches on the roller-blind’s handle
together with your fingers, and pull up the blind.
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Fixtures and fittings
Roller-blinds in roof hatches
and skylights
Roof hatch
The roof hatch that is situated above the centre aisle in the
caravan is fitted with a roller-blind, which can be used as
a blackout in the caravan on light summer nights.
Handle
Hook
Slot for hook
Skylight
Some caravans are equipped with a skylight instead of
a roof hatch. This skylight can be opened to three different positions, depending on how much ventilation you
want. Like the roof hatch, the skylight is fitted with both
a mosquito net and a roller-blind.
NOTE! In strong sunlight, the roller-blind may only be
closed 2/3 of the way, and the window must be put in the
ventilation position.
Using roller-blind/mosquito net
1. Close the roller-blind using its handle.
Mosquito
net
Catch
Handle
Roller-blind
Using roller-blinds
1. Close the roller-blind using its handle.
2. Secure the hook in the slot in the centre on the opposite side.
3. To open the roller-blind, lift the handle up to release
the hook from the slot.
2. Bring the roller-blind and the mosquito net together
on the opposite side of the skylight. The catch then
locks the roller-blind and the mosquito net together.
The roller-blind can now be adjusted to any position
by pulling the handle backwards and forwards.
3. To open the roller-blind again, press the catch to
release the mosquito net from the roller-blind.
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Electrical system
Electrical system
Electrical system 230 V
The caravans’ 230 V system is designed in accordance
with ELSÄK-FS 2004:1. The maximum power that can
be connected is 3 kW (3150 W).
The caravans have a 230 V central electrical unit equipped
with a 25 A earth leakage circuit breaker, which provides
protection against any earth faults and which also works as a
master switch for the 230 V installation. The earth leakage
circuit breaker also has a button for testing the circuit
breaker’s function. There are also two 16 A and two 10 A
miniature circuit breakers that are tripped in the event of
an overload or a short-circuit. If the earth leakage circuit
breaker or the miniature circuit breakers have tripped, the
fault must first be located. In all cases apart from an overload, the fault must be repaired by an authorised engineer
before returning the reset button to the original position.
Some caravans have an overload protection installed in the
central electrical unit. Read more about this in ”Overload
protection” on page 50.
The central electrical unit is located on the reverse of the
mains input in one of the caravan’s wardrobes or in some
caravans in a bed box.
The mains input for the caravan is supplied with a lockable cover. When connecting the caravan to 230 V, first
connect the cable to the caravan’ input and then to the
parking place output.
When the caravan is no longer to be connected to 230 V,
the connector in the caravan’s mains input must always
be disconnected.
To avoid damage and faults arising in the 230 V system,
the system must be inspected regularly.
Central electrical unit 230 V with earth leakage
circuit breaker
Button for testing
Earth leakage circuit e a r t h l e a k a g e
breaker
circuit breaker
Bearing in mind the cooling of the connecting cable, the
cable must not be rolled up on a drum when it is connected
to the mains. The caravan must be positioned as close to
the mains connection as possible in order to reduce the
length of the lead. If you feel there is a risk of the lead
being damaged due to mechanical causes, it should be
suitably protected.
The arrangement between the parking place mains output and
the caravan must comprise the following components:
- A plug with a protective conductor connector and in
a version intended for industrial use.
- A type A07BB or H07RN-F connecting cable or
similar cable of the following version:
Minimum area: 2.5 mm2
Protective conductor: Green/yellow
Neutral conductor: Light blue
∆
∆
∆
The connecting cable must not be rolled up
on e.g. a drum when the caravan is connected
to the mains.
Always disconnect the connector from the
230 V input when the caravan is not to be
connected to 230 V.
Repairs, conversions or additions to electrical
systems must be carried out by an authorised
expert, due to the considerable risk of personal injury or material damage in the event of
incorrect installation.
Lockable cover
over mains input
Master switch /
Button for resetting earth leakage
circuit breaker
Mains input 230 V
10 A
16 A
Miniature circuit breakers
Reset buttons
27
Electrical system
Electrical system 12 V
Wiring diagram 230 V
16 A
10 A
EARTH BAR
JORDSKENA
MAINS INPUT 16
16 A
VÄGGINTAG
A
SÄKRING�
FUSE
10 A
SÄKRING�
FUSE
16 A
230 V
ELECTRICAL
INPUT OUTLINE
PRINCIPDIAGRAM
SKISS 230V
ELINTAG
On the 12 V’s control panel is a battery switch and a
switch (AUX 1), who both must be in position ”ON” for
12 V system to work in battery operation. When 230 V
is connected to the caravan, needs only the battery switch
be in position ”ON”.
EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT
JORDFELSBRYTARE/�
BREAKER / MASTER
HUVUDBRYTARE
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GREEN ATTACHED
ANSLUTEN
TILL
INTO CHASSIS
CHASSI
SWITCH
NE
FP
NE
BATTERY CHARGER12
12 V
V
BATTERILADDARE
FP
The caravans have a 12 V battery for operating the heating
boiler, circulation pump, interior lighting, water pump,
kitchen fan, etc. Near the battery there is a fuse holder
with main fuses. There is also a fuse holder for different
users located in the right bed box in the front.
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The battery is charged with a 30 A battery charger (access
to 230 V required), or from the car’s alternator.
The charging from the car will only work if a 13-pins electrical connector is installed on the car. If charging does not
work, contact an authorized car repair shop to control that
the 13-pin connector of the car is properly connected.
Due to the relatively large load on the battery when the
caravan is in use, the battery must be charged every 3-5
days. There is good reason to be sparing with the power
output if there is no potential for continuous charging of
the caravan battery.
NOTE! When the caravan is not in use, all switches on
the 12 V’s control panel must be switched off.
∆
If the earth leakage circuit breaker or the
miniature circuit breakers have tripped, the
fault must first be located. In all cases apart
from an overload, the fault must be repaired
by an authorised engineer before returning
the reset button to the original position. Test
the function of the earth leakage circuit breaker at regular intervals using the test button
(see picture on page 27).
Settings, electrical system
Below are descriptions of various common uses of the
caravan’s electrical system.
Normal operation 12 V:
Master switch 230 V
AUX 1
Battery switch on control panel, 12 V
"ON/OFF"
”ON”
”ON”
Normal operation 230 V:
Master switch 230 V
AUX 1
Battery switch on control panel, 12 V
”ON”
”OFF”
”ON”
Caravan pitched and not going to be used:
Master switch 230 V
”OFF”
AUX 1
”OFF”
Battery switch on control panel, 12 V ”OFF”
Caravan pitched with maintenance heating via electric
heater:
Master switch 230 V
”ON”
AUX 1
”OFF”
Battery switch on control panel, 12 V ”OFF”
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Fuse holder main fuses
Fuse
1A
Fuse
25A
Fuse
25A
Fuse
25A
Fuse
25A
Charging output for
winter connection
Fuse main power and
winter connection
Fuse main power and
winter connection
Fuse main power and
winter connection
Fuse main power and
winter connection
Fuse holder users
Fuse
4A
Fuse
10A
Fuse
10A
Fuse
15A
Fuse
4A
Fuse
20A
Empty
Empty
Boiler, Electronics refrigerator, (not
operating from car), Radio memory,
Aerial amplifier
12 V socket, Lighting some cocktail
cabinets
Front ceiling lamp, Tent lamp, Strip
lighting front, Lighting in LPG box
(at 12 V’s operation)
Front ceiling lamp, Tent lamp, Strip
lighting front, Lighting in LPG box
(at 230 V’s operation)
Electronics refrigerator (operating
from car)
Main power battery button 12 V’s
control panel
Electrical system
List of positions for
wiring diagram 12 V (page 30)
Control panel 12 V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
10
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
11
12 13 14 15 16
LED that lights when the battery voltage is too low.
LED that lights when the level in water tank is low.
LED that lights when the battery has the correct voltage.
LED that lights when there is fresh water in the tank.
Switch AUX 1 for the front ceiling lamp, tent lamp, strip
lighting front (optional), some cocktail cabinets, lighting in
LPG box, boiler, refrigerator and button for LEDs. (Only
when 230 V not is connected to the caravan).
Switch warning light
Switch AUX 2 extra equipment.
Switch water pump
Switch battery, other lighting, water pump, warning light,
AUX 2.
LED that lights when the level in drainage tank is high.
Button for lighting indicator LEDs.
LED that lights when the drainage tank is not full
Miniature circuit breaker 10 A, level sensor
Miniature circuit breaker 10 A, interior lighting L wall
Miniature circuit breaker 10 A, interior lighting R wall,
radio (if installed)
Miniature circuit breaker 10 A, water pump, warning light,
AUX 2.
All switches are in the ”ON” position when they are pressed
towards the relevant symbol on the control panel (upwards).
The switches are in the ”OFF” position when they are pressed
away from the relevant symbol on the control panel.
In order to light the indicator LEDs on the left side of the
panel, the button below the LEDs must be depressed (11).
When the button is released, all the LEDs go out.
If one of the miniature circuit breakers has tripped, the
fault must first be located. In all cases apart from an overload, the fault must be repaired by an authorised engineer
before resetting the miniature circuit breaker.
Battery
Fuses (2x4 A, 2x10 A, 1x15 A, 1x20 A)
Refrigerator
Fuses (4x25 A, 1x1 A)
Fresh water pump
Level sensor, fresh water/drainage tank and battery
voltage
7. Earthed in chassis
8. Dimmer
9. Position lights
10. Switch, tent lamp
11. Terminal block behind toilet
12. Connector, 13-pin
13. LPG boiler
14. Aerial amplifier
15. Relay winter connection
16. Relay refrigerator electronics (winter connection)
17. 9-pin connector housing behind rear light assembly
18. Side marker, left side
19. Side marker, right side
20. Rear lights, right
a = parking / brake lights
b = turn signal lamps / reversing light
c = fog lights
21. Number plate lighting
22. Rear lights, left
a = parking / brake lights
b = turn signal lamps / reversing light
c = fog lights
23. 9-pin connector housing behind control panel
24. Width indication lights
25. 2-pin connector housing behind control panel
26. Control panel, heating
27. Switch AUX 2
28. Connector 3-pin (bed box front)
29. Switch, tap, sink
30. Switch, tap, washroom
31. Spark electrode and lighting, refrigerator
32. Supply to radio
33. Circulation pump 12 V
34. Electric heater, 12 V, refrigerator
35. Terminal block, refrigerator
36. Switch AUX 1
37. Battery charger
38. Terminal block behind control panel
39. 2-pin connector
40. Extra water tank 10 litre (optional)
41. Simple switch, lighting in LPG box. Double switch
when strip lighting front (optional) is mounted.
42. Terminal block minus
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BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
a
BLACK
RED AND VIOLET
GREY
L-SIDE
GREY
BLACK
BROWN
BLUE
b
WHITE
21
21
WHITE
RED
BROWN
BLUE
RED
LIGHT HOLDER
C
22
c
b
BLACK
GREY
11
BROWN/BLACK
+
42
LPG box and widows front
40
Strip lightings
a
Strip lightings
8
38
10
41
29
30
-
GREY
YELLOW
BLACK
GREEN
RED
WHITE
BROWN
DARKBLUE
+ -
12
5
6
1/4 >
>
>
+
20
3/4
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TO THE TOILET
Control panel
27
36
Aux2
Tentlamp
R-wall
L-wall
Spotlights
24
1
0
17
28
32
14
25
23
19
12V Socket
19
15
19
16
RED/BLACK (LOUDSPEAKER)
R-SIDE
9
24
4A
10A
10A
15A
4A
20A
30
Aux1
3
27
18
34
31
18
18
2
Wiring diagram 12 V (List of positions, page 29)
35
7
4
4A
25A
25A
25A
25A
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13
ALDEPANEL
26
1
9
3
1
8
7
5
6
12V C-PUMP
CONNECTION
230 V C-PUMP
ALDE BOILER
13
4
12
2
+ IN TO THE BOILER
+
11
12
10
4 GREEN
R-TURN SIGNAL
5 BROWN
R-PARKING
2 RED
FOG LIGHTS
13 PINK 2,5
GROUND
3 WHITE 2,5
GROUND
9 BLUE 2,5
+ BATTERY
8 DARKBLUE
REVERS. LIGHT
7 BLACK
L-PARKING
1 YELLOW
L-TURN SIGNAL
6 GREY
BRAKE LIGHT
10 VIOLET 2,5
+ REFRIG.
CABLE ENCLOSED THE BOILER
BLACK
WHITE
RED
RED
BLUE
BLACK
-
RED
RED
BLACK
37
GREY
YELLOW
BLACK
GREEN
RED
WHITE
BROWN
DARKBLUE
PINK
BLUE
VIOLET
BLACK
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Electrical system
Electrical system
Battery
Maintaining the battery
By following the advice given below, you can extend the
life of your battery:
Facts and figures
Voltage
12 V
Capacity75 Ah
All caravans have a 12 V battery. The battery is located in
a battery box with a locking belt in one of the caravan’s
wardrobes, except for certain caravans where the battery
may be located in a bed box.
A ventilation hose runs from the battery and out through
the floor. The hose removes the gases that are formed in
the battery, in particular during charging.
In cold conditions, the battery’s ability to produce current
is reduced. However, its capacity is not lost. It regains
full capacity when warmed up.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Ventilation hose
∆
∆
∆
∆
Battery box with battery
The ventilation hose from the battery must
be routed out through the floor.
Only batteries with a ventilation hose may
be used.
Keep the battery dry and clean. Dirt, oil and petrol
reduce the output and can damage the battery.
Apply a little grease or Vaseline on the battery’s
terminal clamps. This prevents oxidation and hence
poor contact.
Do not over-exert the battery - this reduces its service life.
Do not short the battery - e.g. with tools - as the
battery can easily be ruined.
NOTE! There is a risk of sparks, e.g. when removing/installing the battery, when jump starting and when charging.
Connect the ground lead last when installing the
battery, and disconnect the ground lead first when
removing the battery.
Check the acid level from time to time, at least every
2 months. The level should be approximately 10 mm
above the lead plates. If necessary, top up with distilled
water. Never use anything other than distilled water.
Check the battery’s charge status from time to time
using an acid meter or test instrument. If the acid weight
(the density) is below 1.22 g/cm2 and the battery voltage
is lower than 12.4 V, the battery must be charged.
The battery can be charged quickly or slowly. The
latter method should be used if the battery is in poor
condition or if it has not been used for a long time.
The acid density of a fully charged battery at +20°C
= 1.28 g/cm2.
If the acid weight in the cells differs by more than five
division lines on the acid meter, the battery is dead.
Batteries that are not going to be used should be fully
charged when placed in storage.
If the battery is to be stored for an extended period,
store it in a cool place.
∆
Protective goggles must be worn whenever
working on the battery.
If the battery is removed from the caravan, the
battery’s cable terminals must be positioned so that
they cannot come into contact with each other.
∆
The battery contains corrosive acid that can
cause serious corrosive injuries and damage.
If the acid comes into contact with eyes, skin,
clothes, etc., rinse with copious amounts of
water. In the event of acid splashing into the
eyes, rinse with copious amounts of water
and contact a doctor.
If the battery acid escapes into the caravan,
it is most easily neutralised with a mixture
of 1 dl bicarbonate to 10 l water.
When charging the battery, explosive gas is
generated. Avoid flames and sparks close to
the battery.
Turn off all the 12 V’s users before the battery
is connected or disconnected
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Electrical system
Battery charger
Battery booster
Facts and figures
Facts and figures
Battery charger
LEAB chAmp 12 V / 30 A
Connection voltage 230 V, 50 Hz
Charge voltage
Max 14,7 V
Charge current30 A
Battery Booster
Supply voltage
Charge current
Charge voltage
LEAB 1412 14 V / 12 A
9-15 V DC
12 A
14,4 V
All caravans are equipped with an automatic 30 A battery charger. The charger is usually located in a wardrobe along with the
caravan’s battery. The fact that the charger is automatic means
that charging is discontinued when the battery is fully charged.
This means that there is no risk of the battery being boiled dry.
The charger is also used during winter connection if the
instructions in the section ”Winter connection function”
on page 51 are followed.
The caravan’s battery can also be charged from the car’s
alternator if a 13-pins electrical connector is installed on
the car. If charging does not work, contact an authorized
car repair shop to control that the 13-pin connector of the
car is properly connected.
The caravans are equipped with a temperature sensor to prevent overheating during charging. The temperature sensor
is located in the battery box.
The charger is protected with two 20 A fuses. When the fuses
in the charger is located inside the charger, the fuses should be
changed by an expert.
Charging takes place automatically in 3 stages, which are
displayed with an indicator lamp as follows:
Some caravans have a Battery Booster installed for more
effective charging from the car. The Booster is located in
a wardrobe along with the caravan’s battery. The supply
is coming from the generator in the car and will raise the
charge voltage for charging the battery. The charging begin
when the car is starting.
Red = The charging starts and the LED is lit up until
the battery is fully charged.
Orange= If the charger is connected to a fully charged
battery the charger will be charging for 2 hour.
This is the minimum charging time. During
this phase the orange led will be illuminated.
Green = The battery is fully charged and ready to be used.
Indicates also maintenance charging as long as
the battery is connected.
If the total charging time is exceeding 20 hours, the charger
turns in to maintenance charge. This is to prevent overcharge which can cause damage to the battery. Try to restart
the charger. If the charger still turns in to maintenance
charge, the battery capacity maybe begin to be lower.
Diode
lamp
In the front of the battery booster is a yellow diode lamp
placed, which lights during the charging.
Near to the battery booster there is two 20 A fuses mounted.
Fuse 20 A
Tent service output
All caravans are equipped with a tent service output on
the exterior of the caravan. The output is supplied with
a lockable cover and comprises a 230 V output, a 12 V
output, a TV aerial output and cable TV input.
Output 230 V
Output 12 V
IIndicator lamp
∆
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When charging the battery, explosive gas is
generated. Avoid sparks or fire in the vicinity
of the battery.
Mains input
230 V
Output,
TV aerial
Input,
cable TV
Electrical system
Kitchen fan
Interior lighting
Facts and figures
All interior lighting and the tent lamp by the door are
powered with the caravan’s 12 V battery.
Make
Dometic CK 50
Voltage
12 V
Effect30 W
Capacity
105 m3 /h
In order for most of this lighting to work, the battery
switch on the 12 V control panel must be switched on.
All caravans are equipped with a kitchen fan. The fan is
started with a switch located in the fan cover. It is also a
switch in the fan cover to light the fan- and kitchen lighting.
Fan motor: On / Off
Fan filter
The tent lamp, the front ceiling lamp, the strip lighting at the
front (optional) as well as the lighting (only in some models)
above the cocktail cabinet at the outer door, are directly connected, which means that they can be turned on and off even
when the battery switch on the 12 V control panel is switched
off. If the caravan not is connected to 230 V, the switch
”AUX 1” on the 12 V control panel must be switched on.
The tent lamp and the strip lighting at the front (optional)
are lit with the switch on the pillar by the outer door, and the
ceiling lamp is lit and controlled with a dimmer located on
the pillar. The lighting above the cocktail cabinet are lit with
the switch above the 12 V’s socket at the TV bench.
Dimmer cealing
lamp
Lighting: On / Off
Cooking odours are removed through a fan hose to a vent
on the roof. The fan’s filter needs to be cleaned from time
to time. Remove the filter and clean it with warm water
and a synthetic detergent.
Lighting
External lighting
Strip lighting at the
front (optional)
Lighting in LPG
box
Spotlight in
tent lamp
Tent lamp
The lighting in kitchen, the lighting in the bank of lights
above the kitchen cupboard as well as the other ceiling
lamps turns on and turns off with switches placed on the
fan cover under the kitchen cupboard.
Fan motor
LEDs cealing lamps
Not used
Apart from the tent lamp, the external lighting is powered
from the car’s 12 V system.
The external lighting consists of:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Tail lights left and right, with turn signal lamps, brake
lights, tail lights, fog lights and reversing light.
Number plate lighting
Two position lights, front
Three side marker lights on each side
High-level brake light
A width indication light on either side
It is also possible to light parking lights on the caravan
if it has to be left temporarily in the dark.
The warning light switch on the central electrical unit
lights the tail and position lights, the left side marker
lights, the left side width indication light and the number
plate lighting.
In order for this lighting to work, the battery switch on
the 12 V control panel must be switched on.
Lighting in Bank of lights
Cealing lamp midd-
kitchen
kitchen cupboard le seating area
Some caravans have lighting installed in wardrobes. This
lighting turns on and turns off with a micro switch when
the door opens or close.
Lighting, LPG box
Lighting is also present in the caravan’s LPG box.
The lighting is connected so that it can be turned on and
off even when the battery switch on the 12 V control
panel is switched off. If the caravan not is connected to
230 V, the switch ”AUX 1” on the 12 V control panel
must be switched on.
The lighting is lit with one of the switches on the pillar by
the outer door, see the upper picture in section ”Interior
lighting” above.
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Electrical system
Facts and figures lighting
Lighting, kitchen
Facts and figures
Interior lighting Bulb
Our no.
Ceiling lamp spotlight Halogen G4 12 V/ 10 W 503701
Spotlights in ceiling
LEDs
Spotlights in bank of lights
LEDs
1. The glass is hold in place with a framework with two clips.
Insert a thin screwdriver at each clip and carefully pry out
the framework. Remove the framework and the glass.
Reading lamp, spotl. Halogen G4 12 V/ 10 W 503701
Lighting, kitchen
Halogen G4 12 V/ 10 W 503701
LPG oven SMEV
14 V / 5 W 401723
LPG oven Cramer
14 V / 10 W
504416
Refrigerator Thetford SV 13,5 V / 7 W
401816
Exterior lighting Bulb
Tent lamp (spotlight) GU4 12 V/ 12 W
Our no.
505109
Tent lamp (bulb)
Halogen G4 12 V/ 10 W 503701
Position lights
LEDs
High-level brake light LEDs
Width indication light LEDs
BA15S 12 V/ 21 W
BA15S 12 V/ 10 W
BA15S 12 V/ 21 W
BA15S 12 V/ 21 W
BA15S 12 V/ 21 W
Number plate lighting SV 8,5 12 V/ 5 W
2. Grip the bulb and pull it out of the bulb holder.
3. Fit the new bulb with the bulb holder’s small holes
and press into place.
4. Refit the glass and the framework through fitting the
framework clips in the notches and press into place.
Spotlights
Inside the caravan there is a number of spotlights in the
ceiling and bank of lights with spotlights mounted. These
spotlights consist of LEDs, which means that no bulbs
need to be changed.
Side marker lights LEDs
Tail lights:
Turn signal lamps
Tail light
Brake light
Fog light
Reversing light
504535
500148
500147
500147
500147
500158
Changing bulbs
Ceiling lamp, spotlight
1. Grip the bulb and pull it out of the bulb holder.
Interior lighting, LPG oven
1. Unscrew the protective glass from in front of the bulb.
2. Align the new bulb with the bulb holder’s small holes
and press into place.
Reading lamp, spotlight
See description ”Ceiling lamp, spotlight”.
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2. Unscrew the bulb and install a new bulb.
3. Screw in the protective glass.
Oven SMEV
Oven Cramer
Electrical system
Tent lamp
Changing spotlight:
1. Remove the cap of the spotlight by pulling the hooks
(see picture) outward with a thin screwdriver and
pull the cap down.
Tail light
1. Unscrew the four mounting screws for the lamp glass.
Tail light /
Brake light
Hooks
Spring
Turn signal
lamp /
Reversing light
Holder
2. Grip the bulb holder and pull it out of the spotlight.
3. Remove the spring holding the spotlight and fold
the holders outward .Remove the spotlight.
4. Fit the new spotlight in the holder and refit the spring.
5. Press the bulb holder into place of the spotlight pins..
6. Refit the cap in the tent lamp and push it up so the
hooks will fit in.
Fog light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the glass by unscrewing the holder’s two mounting screws.
Changing bulbs:
1. Remove the cap of the spotlight by in accordance
with point 1 ”Changing spotlight”.
Bulb
holder
2. Remove the glass of the tent lamp by pushing the hooks
(see picture) outward and carefully pry out the glass.
Hook glass
Hook glass
3. Grip the bulb and pull it out of the bulb holder.
4. Fit the new bulb with the bulb holder’s small holes
and press into place.
5. Refit the glass and press into place.
6. Remove the cap of the spotlight by in accordance
with point 6 ”Changing spotlight”.
High-level brake light, side marker lights,
width indication lights and position lights
The caravan has a high-level brake light, two position
lights, two width indication lights and six side marker
lights. All of these consist of LEDs, which means that
no bulbs need to be changed.
3. Press in the bulb and twist it anti-clockwise.
4. Pull out the bulb.
5. Install a new bulb (press in and twist clockwise).
6. Refit the bulb holder in the glass and screw in the
holder.
7. Refit and screw the glass into place.
Number plate lighting
1. Unscrew the two mounting screws and remove the
light from the number plate holder.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Install and screw the light into place in the number
plate holder.
See page 34 regarding bulbs for the various lights.
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Electrical system
Installing CD/DVD-player
The caravans are prepared for you to install your own
CD/DVD-player. All the power supply and loudspeaker
cables, the aerial cable as well as a RCA-cable, are routed
to the space intended for the CD/DVD-player.
Installation is performed as follows:
Connecting TV to DVD
1. Remove the cover panel.
2. Pull out the aerial cable, adapter cable and RCAcable (if DVD will be mounted) through the radio
hole, and connect to the relevant outputs on the back
of the CD/DVD-player. If DVD will be mounted
the single cable (red cable with red connector) will
be connected in yellow connector on the DVDplayer.
3. Install the CD/DVD-player in the hole and press into
place.
For other information regarding installation and removal,
refer to the radio’s instruction manual.
Connecting cable TV
In caravans with tent service it is possible to connect the
caravan to cable TV via the TV aerial input in the tent
service output. See the section ”Tent service output” on
page 32. The cable for the TV outputs in the caravan, which
is located at the output on the aerial amplifier (goes down
to the distribution box), must then be connected to the
cable from the tent service output’s cable TV input (see
picture below). This cable is suspended rolled up inside
the wardrobe, where the aerial amplifier is located. Cable
TV is then available at all TV outputs in the caravan.
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If you want cable TV in the tent, the aerial cable must be
connected to the upper output of the tent service output,
see the section ”Tent service output” page 32.
From cable TV
input
To distribution box
Aerial
amplifier
Input
Distribution box
All caravans have a RCA-cable mounted, for picture
from DVD-player into a RCA-connector at some of the
caravans TV places. In this way a DVD-player easy can
be mounted afterwards.
The TV connects into the DVD-player by the RCA-connector.
RCA-connector
Electrical system
Caravan Control
Some caravans have a Caravan Control installed in the
upper cupboard where the 12 V control panel is located.
With Caravan Control, you can control and monitor the
caravan’s heating system remotely using SMS by a GSM
telephone. It also operates as an alarm in the event of
somebody breaking into the caravan. Caravan Control
also monitors the voltage level in the battery. If an alarm
on low battery voltage is delivered by a text message may
indicate that 230 V is not connected to the caravan, or the
fuse tripped out in the 230 V’s outlet.
Near the CC unit is a 1 A fuse mounted.
Installing the SIM card
1. Before inserting the SIM card in the card holder in
the CC unit, the request for a PIN code must be removed from the card. This is done by inserting the card
in your own mobile phone. Go into the telephone’s
menu for security settings under the point ”Pin code
request on/off” and select ”Off”. The SIM card is
now ready to be installed in the CC unit.
2. Open the SIM card holder in the lower right corner
of the unit, by carefully pressing the small yellow
button (picture 1) so that the SIM card holder comes
out.
Insert the card in the holder with the contact surface facing up. Push the sliding SIM card holder in
and switch power on. It takes about 20 seconds for
Caravan Control to start-up.
It may be useful to make a test call to the CC unit from
your own mobile phone to check that the connection is
open. If the connection is open, the Caravan Control will
answer your call with three beeps.
Choice of language
Before you can start using Caravan Control, you must
let it know what language you will be using in text messages. You can do this by sending text message LANG
xx to the unit (xx being your language choice). This
message initializes the unit, adds your phone number
in its internal phone directory, and selects language for
user commands and alarm messages. You can change the
language setting afterwards.
Set the language by sending an SMS to the CC unit as follows: LANG FI (Finnish), LANG EN (English), LANG
NO (Norwegian), LANG SE (Swedish).
If you received the return message from Caravan Control
as expected, the unit is now in disable mode and ready
for use. It is important to realize that now your Caravan
Control can be accessed only from your phone number.
However, you can add more phone numbers to the phone
directory later.
Read more about how to use Caravan Control in the section ”External start (Remote connection)” on page 51,
and in the user instructions supplied with the caravan.
Picture 1
Picture 2
After the SIM card is installed, wait for 20 seconds until
Caravan Control goes into programming mode. You
recognize this from the signal light that should be blinking
rapidly. If this is not the case, make sure the PIN code
prompt is indeed disabled, the GSM subscription is operable, the GSM signal strength is sufficient in the area, and
that the SIM card was placed properly on the holder.
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Control panel boiler
Control panel boiler
Control panel function
sensor (if installed) is connected and activated in
accordance with section ”Tool menu, tool field 2” point
4, on page 40.
F. 230 volts
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.
The control panel is divided into three menu categories.
Starting menu:
Displays time, temperarature and what is connected to
the boiler.
Setting menu:
Basic settings for the heat as the desired temperature,
additional hot water and energy choices.
Tool menu:
Here you can adjust and plug in the other functions to
the boiler.
Start the heating
1.The control panel and the boiler are switched off. (fig. 1).
From standby mode to setting menu
When on standby, the indoor and the outdoor temperature
are displayed. The background lights up when you press
the screen or the MENU button.
Start the setting menu by pressing the MENU button. The
background lights up and those functions which can be
set are displayed. The settings are automatically saved
after 10 seconds.
The control panel reverts to standby automatically after
two minutes if no buttons are pressed (or if the MENU
button in the setting menu is pressed).
2.To start the boiler, press the On/Off button (fig. 2) and
the start-up display is displayed. The boiler starts with
the last selected setting.
The control panel in standby mode
A.Clock
Displays the date and time. Setting the clock in the
section ”Tool menu, tool field 1” point 2, on page 40.
B. Outdoor temperature
The outdoor temperature is displayed.
Temperature setting
The temperature can be set from +5°C to +30°C in steps
of 0.5°C.
D.Circulation pump
Displays when the circulation pump is operating.
Warm water is always available (50°C) when the boiler
is on and running on LPG or electricity.
During summer, when only warm water is required, adjust
the temperature setting to below the surrounding temperature so that the central heating pump does not start.
E. Remote indicator
This symbol is displayed when the cylinder changeover
1.The temperature displayed is the temperature which
is set at present (in this case 22.0°C).
C.Indoor temperature
The indoor temperature is displayed.
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Control panel boiler
2.The settings are ready and the boiler is working at set
temperature.
3.To switch off the electrical operation, step with the
– button to Off.
2.Raise the temperature by pressing the + button. Lower
the temperature by pressing the – button.
3.The settings are ready and the central heating pump
will work at the set temperature.
Starting the LPG boiler
Do as follows to activate heating with gas. If both electricity and gas are selected, electricity is given priority.
1.Start the gas operation by pressing On (On is activated)..
Warm water
If you need more warm water, you can raise the water temperature temporarily from 50°C to 65°C. After 30 minutes,
the boiler reverts to normal operation. When you have
selected more warm water the circulation pump stops.
1.Increase the quantity of warm water by pressing the
+ button.
2.The settings are ready and the boiler is working at set
temperature.
3.In order to switch off gas operation, press Off.
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.
Unlocking the tool menu
It is possible to go from the setting menu to the tool menu.
Under the tool menu you can access the other functions
of the control panel, described in section ”Tool menu”,
on page 40.
1.The control panel in setting menu. Press the unlock
symbol.
Starting the electric heater
Do as follows to active heating with electricity. The greater
the power, the better the heating performance. In choosing
between electricity and gas, electricity is given priority.
1.Start and step between the various power steps (Off,
1kW, 2kW or 3kW) with the + button or – button.
The set value is displayed on the screen.
2.From the unlock menu, press the tool symbol, and then
OK or MENU to unlock the tool menu.
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Control panel boiler
3.The control panel in setting menu with unlocked
tool menu. In order to get to the tool menu, press
the symbol.
6 or 7 Amp setting). If the fuse does not hold, choose
a lower set value. The function is disconnected in the
factory setting. The load monitor has to be installed
for the function to be used (see ”Load monitor” on
page 50).
The tool menu (functions)
When you are in the tool menu, you can use the tools
described below. Step between the various tool fields by
pressing the up or down arrow symbols. You can always
leave the tool menu with the MENU button.
1. Constant pump operation
With this function, the selected pump is constantly
operating. The function is disconnected in the factory
setting. This function limits access to warm water,
especially if not much heating is needed.
2. Pump Auto / 12 V
In the Auto mode, the 230V pump operates, and when
230V is disconnected, the 12V pump starts. In 12V
mode, the 12V pump is used even if 230V is connected.
The Auto function is activated in the factory setting.
1. Arrow symbols
Step between the various tool fields by pressing the
up or down arrow symbols. You can always leave the
tool menu with the MENU button.
2.Clock
The clock must be set if automatic temperature change
or automatic start is to be used. If 12V voltage is lost,
the clock will stop and will no longer be displayed. This
is prevented with an optional mounted battery backup.
3. Pump speed
The circulation pump’s capacity can be controlled
from the panel. A pump with this control must be
installed in order that this function can be used.
4. Remote indicator
This function is used in combination with a cylinder change over device (Duocomfort) and indicates
whether a LPG cylinder is empty. The heating (Eis
Ex) of the valve can also be controlled.
3.Automatic temperature change
This function is used when you want to programme a timed
temperature change, for example, to have the heating temperature raised in the morning and lower during the night.
4. Starting the boiler automatically
This function is used to start the boiler automatically
at a later point of time. With automatic start, the boiler
works for 24 hours and then stops. After that, it repeats
the automatic start once a week; at the same day and
time, as long as the function is activated. For automatic
start to function, the On/Off button must be set in the
OFF position.
5. Load monitor
This function is used to prevent the 230V fuses being
overloaded. If the total power consumption of the
caravan exceeds the set value, the boiler’s power
will be automatically reduced. On account of voltage
variations and tolerances, different setting levels can
be selected (for example, for 6 A fuse, one can choose
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1. Offset (temperature adjustment)
Using this function, you can calibrate the temperature on
the panel if you notice that the temperature (the stabilised
room temperature) is not the same as the temperature shown
on the panel. This also applies to outdoor temperature.
2.Automatic temperature increase (legionella)
At 02.00 at night (if the clock is set) the boiler starts and
works according to section ”Warm Water” on page 39.
This is in order to reduce the risk of legionella.
The function is disconnected in the factory setting.
Control panel boiler
3.Language
This function is used to reset the screen between different
languages. Available languages are: English, French and
German.
Fault messages
If an error occurs in the system, the display will show
the reason.
This is only displayed when the panel is on standby.
4. External start
This function is used when starting the boiler from the
outside, for example, with GSM. When external start
has been activated, the panel’s On/Off button is switched off. More of external start in section ”Caravan
Control” page 37, and ”External Start” page 51.
Battery too low:
If the caravan have a battery voltage of less than 10.5V,
the boiler stops. It is automatically reset when the voltage
reaches 11V.
1. Button sound
With this function, you can connect or disconnect the
button sound.
The button sound is connected in the factory setting.
Fan failure:
Faulty fan speed. In order to reset, disconnect 12 V from the
boiler and reconnect (automatic reset after 5 minutes).
Gas failure:
Gas finished. Reset by switching off and restarting the boilerin accordance with ”Start the heating” on page 38.
2. Tools / Key
Under Tools / Key you can lock or unlock access to the
tool menu.
Overheat red fail:
Overheating protection (red cable) triggered. To reset,
disconnect 12 V from the boiler and reconnect.
3. Luminance
The luminance can be adjusted between 1-10. The
factory setting is 2.
Overheat blue fail:
Overheating protection (blue cable) triggered.To reset,
disconnect 12 V from the boiler and reconnect.
Window open:
Window open, the boiler stops for gas. Gas operation in
the boiler starts again when the window is closed. The
electrical operation remains in function.
NOTE! This function is not installed in the caravans.
Connection failure:
There is a connection fault between boiler and panel. To
reset, disconnect 12 V from the boiler and reconnect.
1. Service
With this function, you can see certain values of the
boiler on the screen.
The values are updated once a second.
Panel failure 1:
Panel fault.
Panel failure 2:
Panel fault.
2. Resetting the system
Using this function, the boiler can be reset to the factory setting. After resetting, the panel is set as follows:
the boiler in Off mode, electrical operation 1kw, LPG
heating in On mode and indoor temperature 22°C.
Other functions are disconnected.
3. OK
To leave the tool menu, press OK.
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LPG system
LPG system
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The LPG system is designed in accordance with the
Swedish National Inspectorate of Explosives and Flammables’ provisions for installation in caravans.
What is LPG
LPG is a fuel made from petroleum. LPG is stored in liquid
form in LPG bottles. At atmospheric pressure, LPG is a gas
comprising propane or butane, two gases that are simple
compounds of carbon and hydrogen. LPG is colourless
and odourless. An odorant has been added to the LPG
used in caravans in order that leaks can be traced. LPG is
heavier than air and therefore collects close to the floor in
the event of a leak. It has a high thermal value and burns
with a very hot flame. The gas consumes large amounts of
oxygen when it burns. It is therefore important to ensure a
rich air supply when an LPG flame is lit. For this reason,
never block holes and vents in the floor and walls.
LPG consumption
Unit
Grams/hour
Cooker Smev
large burner
131 g
small burner73 g
oven
87 g
grill
116 g
max 405 g
Boiler, Alde
Refrigerator, Thetford N97
ca 13,8 g
Refrigerator, Thetford N112 ca 13,8 g
Refrigerator, Dometic RMD 8551
15,8 g
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The LPG bottle must be switched off before
driving with the caravan. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
LPG box
The LPG box is equipped with a lockable lid. The LPG
bottle and leak indicator are placed inside the LPG box.
To keep the lid in the open position, a holder with gas
springs is installed in the box (see page 21).
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1. LPG bottle
2. Main valve
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3. Reducing valve, 3 kPa
4. Leak indicator
LPG leaks must be repaired by an expert.
Holes and vents in the floor and walls must
never be blocked.
Suspected LPG leak
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Extinguish cigarettes, candles, etc., immediately.
Switch off all LPG flames.
Close the shut-off valves for the LPG apparatus.
Close the main valve on the LPG bottle.
Ventilate thoroughly. Ensure that there is a draught
through the caravan.
Test the airtightness of the LPG system with the leak
indicator (see page 43).
If the test indicates a leak, contact an expert for
remedial action.
Actions in the event of fire
To extinguish small fires in the caravan, you are recommended to have at least a 3 kg powder extinguisher in
the caravan. The use of water alone for extinguishing
is not recommended.
In the event of a small fire inside the caravan:
Close the shut-off valves inside the caravan and the main
valve on the LPG bottle in the LPG box.
In the event of a small fire outside the caravan:
If possible, close the main valve on the LPG bottle in
the LPG box.
LPG bottles
LPG bottles must be kept upright during transport,
storage and use. If a bottle is lying down, there is a risk
of the bottle’s safety valve being disabled. Liquid LPG
can also escape in the LPG line and up to the burners,
where it can produce flames that flare up in spurts.
• An LPG bottle must not be exposed to abnormal
heating. However, it may be stored e.g. in sunlight
without problem.
• According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority, all bottles must bear a label showing how the
bottle must be handled, who filled it and what has
been filled in the bottle.
• All LPG bottles must be carefully checked both
before and after filling at the filling station. Any
that are not satisfactory must be replaced with new
ones.
• All LPG bottles must be inspected periodically in
accordance with official provisions.
• A caravan may be equipped with a maximum of
two 11 kg LPG bottles located in a box outside the
caravan.
LPG system
Leak indicator
The caravan is equipped with a leak indicator that shows
if there are any leaks in the LPG system. Every time you
use the caravan, you should check if there are any leaks
using the leak indicator. This does not replace pressure
testing the system, which must be performed at an authorised workshop.
Test button
Leak indicator
Glass container
with fluid
The leak indicator is connected to the LPG line and is
located in the LPG box.
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Test the LPG system with the leak indicator
every time the system is to be used and whenever you change the bottle.
Shut-off valve
The caravans are equipped with one or more shut-off
valves for the LPG apparatus. The shut-off valve is usually located under the refrigerator or in the lower sink
cupboard.
LPG leak test
1. Check that the leak indicator’s container is half-filled
with fluid.
If not, top up with fluid. Proceed as follows:
• Close the main valve on the bottle if it is open.
• Unscrew the container and fill with fluid (our
part no. 500693) to the upper level indicator.
• Screw on the container again and check that
the gasket is correctly seated.
2. Open the main valve on the bottle. The bottle must
not be empty.
3. Turn the knobs for all users to the open position,
which will allow the airtightness of the safety devices to be tested as well.
4. If an LPG oven is installed in the caravan, it must be
switched off and the thermostat knob set to position
6.
5. All the shut-off valves for the LPG apparatus must
be open.
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Do not use the LPG system if a leak has
occurred.
This type of leak test is very sensitive to every pressure
change, and therefore indicates the smallest imaginable
leak within 10 seconds. If testing is carried out over an
extended period, bubbles may start to appear due to pressure variations in the reducing valve. If the system has
Main valve Sight glass Test button Leak indicator
On the shut-off valve gas taps there is a decal showing
each consumer.
NOTE!! The relative order of the gas taps may vary
dependent on model.
On the wall next to the shut-off valve there is a decal
showing valves in the opened or closed position.
Open position
Open position
not been used for an extended period, bubbles can occur
due to the LPG hoses absorbing some of the LPG. In such
cases, the test should be repeated a few times.
Once you have ascertained that there is a leak in the
system, contact an expert.
Open position
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LPG system
Checking leak indicator
After filling with fluid, the airtightness of the leak indicator should always be checked. The leak indicator is
self-testing, i.e. if a leak has occurred in the leak indicator,
bubbles will appear in the container when the test button
is pressed. Don’t forget to open the main valve on the
LPG bottle before performing the check.
Also check the function of the leak indicator from time
to time. This is done by switching on e.g. the refrigerator and then pressing the red test button. If there are no
bubbles, the tester may be clogged with dirt. This must
be rectified by an expert.
Checking LPG system
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An authorised workshop should carry out an ”LPG
test” at least once a year. This test includes pressure
testing.
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All LPG hoses must also be checked in conjunction
with the annual ”LPG test”. Replace worn and split
hoses. LPG hoses are located in the LPG box and
by the LPG oven, if one is installed in the caravan.
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Perform routine airtightness tests on the LPG system
yourself with the leak indicator (see page 43).
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Check the airtightness between the wing coupling
on the reducing valve and the main valve on the
LPG bottle every time you change the bottle. Use
leak spray, our part no. 500423. If bubbles appear,
there is a leak. Tighten the wing coupling further. If
there are still bubbles, the reducing valve must be
replaced.
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Remedial measures on the LPG system must
be performed by an expert.
New/newly filled LPG bottles
Condensation and unusable LPG can be found at the top
of a new or newly filled LPG bottle. The bottle should
be blown clean before being connected in the system.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the protective cap over the main valve,
then unscrew the threaded protective screw cap (red
plastic) located where the wing coupling is to be
connected.
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2. Open the main valve on the LPG bottle briefly
(approximately 2 seconds). Do this in an open space
outdoors, i.e. not close to the caravan or the car.
The bottle is now ready to be connected.
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Blow clean the LPG bottle with great care,
and never in the vicinity of the caravan,
naked flames, cigarettes, etc.
Replacing LPG bottle
1. Ensure that all LPG apparatus in the caravan is
switched off.
2. Close the main valve on the LPG bottle and undo
the straps.
3. Unscrew the reducing valve from the bottle by turning
the wing coupling clockwise (left-hand thread).
4. Prepare the new bottle in accordance with the
instruction ”New/newly filled LPG bottles”.
5. Replace the LPG bottle and screw on the reducing
valve again.
6. Secure the bottle once more with the straps.
7. Open the main valve.
8. Check that the connection and the bottle’s main
valve are sealed with the aid of leak spray or soapy
water.
9. If any of the LPG apparatus was switched on while
the bottle was being replaced, it must be restarted.
Reducing
valve
Wing coupling Main valve
LPG system
Automatic LPG switch
Some caravans are equipped with an automatic LPG
switch in the LPG box. The LPG switch is a combined
bottle switch and reducing valve that automatically
switches over to the reserve LPG bottle when the regular
bottle is empty. It also shows the bottle in operation at
the moment. The switch also allows changing the bottle
without downtime and can also be used with only one
bottle conncted.
Gas outlet in LPG box / External
gas outlet
Some caravans are equipped with a gas outlet in the LPG
box or an external gas outlet on the right side of the front.
These gas outlets are designed for connecting an external
gas equipment, such as a gas grill.
Gas outlet in the LPG box
Shut-off valve
External gas outlet
Shut-off valve
The gas pressure in these gas outlets are regulated by the
caravans reducing valve.
The external gas equipment connected with a nipple
attached to the approved hose for LPG. The gas outlet
shut-off valve can be opened only when the nipple is
connected in the connection. To disconnect the nipple,
the valve must be closed.
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Cooker and oven
Cooker and oven
Cooker
Lighting the cooker
Facts and figures
Cooker type SMEV MO 9222 /SMEV CU403
Fuel
LPG
LPG consumption large burner131 g/h
small burner73 g/h
The cooker has two or four with an adjustable flame. The
cooker with two burners lights manually with a match or
lighter. The cooker with four burners lights electronically
by a button on the front panel. Each burner has a safety
device that prevents LPG leaking out into the caravan in
the event of the flame going out. The cooker is equipped
with a folding lid, which must be folded up fully before
lighting the cooker. In some caravans, there is also a flame
guard on the wall by the cooker. The shut-off valve for
the LPG to the cooker is located in accordance with the
description in the section ”Shut-off valve” on page 43.
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Under no circumstances may the cooker be
used to heat up the caravan.
Cooker 2-burner
Lid over
the sink
Lid over
the hob
1. Fold up the lid covering the hob and ensure that there
are no flammable objects close to the burners.
2. Open the main valve on the LPG bottle and the shutoff valve for the cooker.
3. Push in the LPG knob for the relevant burner and
turn the knob to max (large flame).
4. Light the cooker with 2-burner with a match or a lighter.
The cooker with 4-burner lights by pushing the electronic
ignition button. If the electronic ignition would be out of
action, the burner can be light with a match or a lighter.
5. When the LPG flame is lit, hold the LPG knob pres�sed for a few seconds so that the flame continues to
burn. Then release the knob and adjust the flame by
turning the knob to the required setting.
After use, close the burner by placing the LPG knob in
position . Then close the shut-off valve by the sink. Leave
the lid over the hob open until the hob has cooled.
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More instructions for the use and maintenance of the
cooker can be found in the instruction manual supplied
with the cooker.
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Ensure that there are no flammable objects
close to the burners.
Cooker with oven and grill
Facts and figures
Burner
Cooker type
SMEV CU414
Fuel
LPG
LPG consumption large burner
131 g/h
small burner73 g/h
oven
87 g/h
grill
116 g/h
LPG knob
Cooker 4-burner
Lid over
the hob
Burner
Button electro- LPG knob
nic ignition
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The lid over the hob must be folded up fully
before lighting the cooker (see picture).
When lighting of the cooker with two burners, the lid over the sink also must be folded
up, if there is not at least 10 mm between the
cooking utensils and the lid over the sink.
Some caravans can be equipped with a Smev LPG
cooker with oven and grill. The cooker are equipped
with electronic spark ignition. The oven is thermostatic
regulated, where the knobs different settings correspond
to temperatures between 130 o C to 240 o C.
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The lid over the hob must be folded up fully
before lighting the cooker, oven or grill.
The oven door must be opened completely and
the heat protection on top of the oven should
be fully pulled out before the grill is lit.
Before using the oven and the grill for the first time must
these be run with full power, the oven at least 30 minutes
and the grill at least 15-20 minutes.
The lid over the hob and the oven door must be completely open before lighting the oven or grill.
Cooker and oven
Lid over
the hob
Burner
Lighting
oven
LPG knob
oven / grill
Button electronic ignition
LPG knob
Lighting the cooker
1. Fold up the lid covering the hob and ensure that there
are no flammable objects close to the burners.
2. Open the main valve on the LPG bottle and the shutoff valve for the cooker.
3. Push in the LPG knob for the relevant burner and
turn the knob to max (large flame).
4. Light the cooker by pushing the electronic ignition
button. If the electronic ignition would be out of action,
the burner can be light with a match or a lighter.
5. When the LPG flame is lit, hold the LPG knob pres�sed for a few seconds so that the flame continues to
burn. Then release the knob and adjust the flame by
turning the knob to the required setting.
After use, close the burner by placing the LPG knob in
position . Then close the shut-off valve by the sink. Leave
the lid over the hob open until the hob has cooled.
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More instructions for the use and maintenance of the
cooker can be found in the instruction manual supplied
with the cooker.
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The lid over the hob and the oven door must be
completely open before lighting the oven.
There are 6 different positions on the thermostat knob,
corresponding to the following temperatures in o C:
No:
Temp:
3
180
4
200
5
220
6
240
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More instructions for the use and maintenance of the
cooker can be found in the instruction manual supplied
with the cooker.
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If the burner to the oven and grill goes out
unintentionally, close the LPG valve and wait
for at least 1 minute before reigniting.
Lighting the grill
1. Fold up the lid covering the hob and open the oven
door. The heat protection at the top of the oven
should also be pulled out.
2. Push in the LPG knob for the oven completely and
turn it right to the position of the grill.
3. Light the grill by pushing the electronic ignition button.
If the electronic ignition would be out of action, the
burner can be light with a match or a lighter.
4. When the LPG flame is lit, hold the LPG knob pressed
for a few seconds so that the flame continues to burn.
After use, close the oven by placing the LPG knob in position . Then close the shut-off valve by the sink. Leave
the lid over the hob open until the hob has cooled.
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More instructions for the use and maintenance of the
cooker can be found in the instruction manual supplied
with the cooker.
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2. Push in the LPG knob for the oven completely and
turn it left to the position 1-6.
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3. Light the oven by pushing the electronic ignition
button. If the electronic ignition would be out of action,
the burner can be light with a match or a lighter.
2
160
After use, close the oven by placing the LPG knob in position . Then close the shut-off valve by the sink. Leave
the lid over the hob open until the hob has cooled.
Lighting the oven
1. Fold up the lid covering the hob and open the oven
door.
1
130
During using the grill, the lid over the hob and
the oven door must be opened completely and
the heat protection on top of the oven should be
fully pulled out.
When using the grill, there will be high temperatures of the oven parts. Therefore, keep the children away from oven during using the grill.
Never use the grill more than 25 minutes. The
grill may not be used as an oven.
4. When the LPG flame is lit, hold the LPG knob pres�sed for a few seconds so that the flame continues to
burn. Then release the knob and adjust the flame by
turning the knob to the required setting 1-6.
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Cooker and oven
LPG oven
Some caravans may be equipped with a Cramer LPG
oven. The oven is thermostat-controlled and has electric
ignition and a grill function.
The door is fitted with a catch that must be engaged when
driving with the caravan. The catch must also be engaged
if there are any children in the caravan.
The ventilation grille becomes warm when the oven is
in use.
Facts and figures
Oven type
Fuel
LPG consumption, standard
LPG consumption, grill
Cramer CBCG
LPG
85 g/h
115 g/h
Starting the LPG oven
The first time the oven is used, it must be heated at full
power for around 30 minutes. Ensure good ventilation.
Wire shelves, baking trays and grill pans should be
washed with a mild dishwashing detergent before use.
Ventilation grille
Door catch
4. When the flame has lit, release the knob and turn it
to the desired position.
5. The oven is ready for use after having been lit for
10-15 minutes.
There are 6 different positions on the thermostat knob,
corresponding to the following temperatures in oC:
No:
1
Temp: 140
23
170
190
4
210
5
230
6
250
When the thermostat knob is turned to OFF, the oven goes
out. After use, close the shut-off valve at the sink.
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Thermostat,
igniter
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When driving with the caravan, the oven’s
door catch must be engaged.
The ventilation grille becomes warm when
the oven is in use. Keep children away from
the oven!
If the burner’s flame goes out unintentionally,
close the valve for the burner and wait for at
least 1 minute before reigniting.
Instructions for using the oven’s grill function can be
found in the instruction manual supplied with the oven.
Microwave oven
Some caravans may be equipped with a microwave
oven. The microwave is powered with 230 V alternating
current.
Motor for
spit
Lighting
1. Open the main valve on the LPG bottle and the shutoff valve at the sink.
2. Open the oven door.
3. Press in the thermostat knob and twist to the ignition position (1). Hold the knob depressed for 5-10
seconds. The ignition spark is produced automatically by the spark plug in this position.
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Instructions for the use and maintenance of the microwave oven can be found in the instruction manual supplied with the oven.
Heating system
Heating system
LPG boiler
Facts and figures
Fluid in the system Water/glycol mixture
46% glycol (Consump
tion: see page 52)
Circulation pump 12 V capacity3-6 litres/minute
Circulation pump 12 V
output requirement
2W
The system mainly comprises an LPG boiler, radiator
loop with convectors, waterborne underfloor heating,
circulation pump and expansion tank.
The boiler is located in the front left bed box. The boiler
is equipped with a 3 kW electric heater, a water heater
and a 230 V circulation pump.
230 V circulation pump
Facts and figures
Alde Compact 3010
Fuel
LPG (propane)
Output, stage 13.3 kW
Output, stage 2
5.5 kW
Gas consumption, stage 1
245 g/hour
Gas consumption, stage 2
405 g/hour
Gas pressure
28-30/37 mbar
Output 230 V
1050+2100 W
Power consumption 12 V
1 A (max)
Fuse
2A
System temperature
80°C
Water heater
8.4 litres
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Remedial measures on the LPG system must
be performed by an expert.
The LPG bottle must be switched off before
driving with the caravan. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
Starting the LPG boiler
1. Open the main valve on the LPG bottle, if this has
not already been done.
2. Open the shut-off valve for the boiler (see page 43).
In order to use the electric heater at full power, a 16 A
fuse is required in the electric post.
The caravan is also equipped with a 12 V circulation
pump, which is installed in the lid of the expansion tank.
In most models, the expansion tank is located in the
wardrobe in which the caravan’s battery is installed. In
some models it is located in the adjacent wardrobe.
Note! The heating system in the caravan can be used
without that the fresh water system been filled.
Expansion
tank
Circulation
pump
3. If 230 V not is connected to the caravan, set the switch
”AUX 1” on the 12 V control panel (see page 29) to
the ”ON” position if this has not already been done.
4. Set the desired temperature in accordance with
”Temperature setting” on page 38.
5. Start the LPG boiler in accordance with ”Starting
the LPG boiler” on pages 39.
If the power is interrupted, the boiler can be started
automatically with the most recent settings, see ”Start
the heating” on page 38.
Switching off the LPG boiler
1. Switch off the LPG boiler in accordance with ”Starting the LPG boiler” on page 39.
2. Close the shut-off valve for the boiler (see page 43).
Electric heater
Facts and figures
Mains voltage
The convectors (radiators) comprise tubes with fins for
emitting heat.
230 V, 50 Hz
Output, position 1
1050 W
Output, position 2
2100 W
Output, position 33150 W
6 A fuse
10 A fuse
16 A fuse
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Heating system
The electric heater is built into the heating boiler. This
heater is not sufficient to heat up the caravan when it is
really cold outside. If more heat is required, the electric
heather must be run together with the LPG boiler.
It has a maximum output of 3150 W. In order to use full
power, a 16 A fuse is required in the electric post.
Instructions for using the electric heater can be found in section ”Starting the electric heater” below and on page 39.
Starting the electric heater
The load monitor is disconnected in the default setting.
To connect the load monitor, do the following:
1. Lock up and go into the control panel tools menu,
see ”Unlocking the tool menu” on page 39.
2. Set the desired fuse with the button”Amp”, (pos. 5 in
the picture below).
If a fuse does not hold, one can select a lower value. The
load monitor can be set at 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 or 17
Amps.
The electric heater in the Alde 3010 has a maximum
output of 3150 W. In order to use full power, the electric
post must therefore have a 16 A fuse.
1. Connect 230 V to the caravan.
2. Set the master switch for 230 V to the ”ON” position.
3. Set the desired temperature in accordance with
”Temperature setting” on page 38.
Read more about the load monitor in ”The tool menu, tool
field 1” point 5, on page 40.
4. Start the electric heater in accordance with ”Starting
the electric heater” on page 39.
Water heater
If the power is interrupted, the boiler can be started
automatically with the most recent settings, see ”Start
the heating” on page 38.
Switching off the electric heater
1. Switch off the electric heater in accordance with
”Starting the electric heater” on page 39.
Heating with the electric heater and boiler
working together
In extremely cold conditions, the electric heater’s output may
not be sufficient to heat up the caravan. In this situation, the
electric heater can be run together with the LPG boiler. This
method produces maximum output from the heating system.
The electric heater is given priority in the first instance, and
the LPG boiler starts up automatically if required.
Start the electric heater and the LPG boiler at the same time in
accordance with the instructions ”Starting the LPG boiler”
on page 49 and ”Starting the electric heater” on page 50.
Load monitor
Some caravans can be equipped with a load monitor. The
load monitor is used to prevent the 230 V fuses being
overloaded. If the total power consumption of the caravan
exceeds the set value, the boiler’s power will be automatically reduced or disconnected.
The total power consumption of the caravan should
not be larger than fused power consumption (see table
below).
Fuse
6 A
10 A
16 A
50
Max power
1300 W
2300 W
3600 W
Settings overload
protection
6 or 7 A
9, 10 or 11 A
15, 16 or 17 A
The boiler contains a built-in water heater. The water
heater has a volume of approximately 8.5 litres of fresh
water. When fully utilised, the water heater can produce
around 12 litres of water at 40°C per half-hour (at a cold
water temperature of 10°C).
Warm water is always available (50°C) when the boiler
is on and running on LPG or electricity.
During summer, when only warm water is required, adjust
the temperature setting to below the surrounding temperature so that the central heating pump does not start, see
”Temperature setting” on page 38.
If more hot water is required, the amount can be increased
temporarily for 30 minutes by raising the water temperature from 50ºC to 65ºC. To raise the water temperature,
see ”Warm water” on page 39.
If the fresh water system has been empty, the water heater should
be ventilated before use. This is achieved by opening a hot water
tap and it open until water begins to run out the tap.
Always flush through the water heater before use after it has
been out of use for an extended period. When used continually, it should be emptied approximately once/month.
When the water heater is to be used, the LPG boiler should be
started in advance and allowed to run for a while in order to
produce the maximum amount of hot water. It takes longer to
heat the water if the electric heater is used instead of gas.
When the caravan is not in use, the water heater must
be emptied to avoid damage to the heater when there is
a risk of frost.
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The fresh water in the water heater must
always be drained out when the caravan is
not going to be used.
For information regarding emptying the water heater, see
”Emptying the fresh water” on page 63.
Heating system
Controlling the heat
In caravans with waterborne underfloor heating, the
heating can be partially switched off in the rear sleeping
section of the caravan. This is achieved by closing the
shunt valve installed in the caravan’s heating loop.
3. Switch off the battery switch and the switch ”AUX 1”
on the 12 V control panel.
The heating now starts when 230 V is connected to the
caravan.
External start (Remote connection)
In caravans that have Caravan Control installed, it is possible to control and monitor the caravan’s heating system
remotely using SMS via a mobile telephone.
Shunt valve closed
The location of the shunt valve can be seen from the
table below.
Shunt valve location
Caravan
Location
Artic 480 MHP
Artic 520 MH
Wardrobe, left rear
Bed, left rear
Artic/Finl. 560 MH
Bed, left rear
Artic/Finl. 560 NS
Finlandia 560 LK
Front bed box, left rear
Bed, left rear
Artic 560 E
Finlandia 600 T
No shunt valve
Wardrobe, left rear
Finlandia 630
Wardrobe, left rear
Other
Left bed box, front
Winter connection function
(Mountain connection)
If you want to leave the caravan for a while, and want somebody
else to start up the heating by connecting the caravan to 230 V,
the built-in ”Winter connection function” can be used.
Settings for winter connection function:
If no settings are made on the control panel for the boiler,
the boiler will start up with the most recently used settings when 230 V is connected to the caravan. This means
that if the heating was most recently run using LPG, the
settings will be changed to 230 V operation.
(If no changes to the settings are required, skip point 1
below.)
1. Set the desired power output and operating method
(see ”Starting the electric heater” on page 39) and
the temperature (see ”Temperature setting” on page
38) on the control panel for the boiler. The picture
below shows an example of settings.
2. Check that the master switch and the miniature
circuit breakers on the 230 V central electrical unit
are in the ”ON” position.
The caravan’s heating system can be started with either
electric or LPG heat. However, heating with LPG heat is
only recommended in special circumstances. This means
that if the heating was most recently run using LPG, the
settings will be changed to 230 V operation.
The heating is started and stopped by sending the SMS
command ”HEATING ON” or ”HEATING OFF” to the
caravan. If no settings are made on the control panel for
the boiler, the boiler will start up with the most recently
used settings when an SMS is sent to the caravan.
(If no changes to the settings are required, skip points 1
and 2 below.)
Settings for external start of electric heater:
1. Set the desired power output and operating method
on the control panel for the boiler (see ”Starting the
electric heater” on page 39).
2. Set the desired temperature (see ”Temperature setting” on page 38).
3. Activate the remote connection on the control panel
in accordance with ”Tool menu, External start” on
page 41.
4. Check that the master switch and the miniature
circuit breakers on the 230 V central electrical unit
are in the ”ON” position.
5. Switch off the battery switch and the switch ”AUX 1”
on the 12 V control panel.
6. Check that the heating is switched on by sending the
message ”HEATING ON” to the caravan. The CC
unit should respond with ”HEATING ON”. Then
switch off the heating with ”HEATING OFF”. The
unit should respond with ”HEATING OFF”.
The heating now starts when an SMS is sent to the
caravan.
Read more about how to use Caravan Control in the user
instructions supplied the caravan.
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Heating system
Underfloor heating
Most of the caravans are equipped with waterborne
underfloor heating.
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Do not insert nails or screws, make holes or
perform other mechanical actions in the vicinity of the hoses for the underfloor heating.
See section ”Dimensions” on page 6.
Fan in washroom
Some caravans (except caravans with a corner toilet)
may be equipped with a fan in the washroom. The fan is
located under a convector behind the convector guard.
Switching on this fan makes the drying of clothes, towels,
etc., more efficient.
The fan is started up with a switch located in the cupboard
under the wash unit.
Filling with fluid
Use at least a 45% glycol mixture. However, the glycol
mixture may not exceed 50%. Use glycol that does not
corrode aluminium.
If the fluid level in the expansion tank falls due to a reason
other than simple evaporation, check all joints, drainage
plugs and air nipples for leaks.
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Check the glycol content at least once a
year.
Add fluid in the expansion tank, which in most models is
to be found in the wardrobe where the caravan’s battery is
located. In order to access the tank, the cover panel in front
must be removed first. The panel is secured with Velcro.
The expansion tank must be 1/3 filled (in cold system).
After operating the heating system for a while, it may be
necessary to add extra fluid, as the system has been bled.
Expansion
tank
Circulation
pump
Replacing fluid
The fluid in the heating system must be replaced at least
every other year. The system must always be filled (at
least 1/3 of the expansion tank) as there is then less risk
of corrosion. The system is emptied by the drainage
plugs under the floor by the outer door as well as under
the boiler (see picture page 53). Remove the hose clip on
the hose with a pliers and unplug the plug.
Consumption, fluid in the system
480
520
560
600
630
690
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approx. 10,1 litres
approx. 10,6 litres
approx. 11,1 litres
approx. 11,5 litres
approx. 11,9 litres
approx. 12,3 litres
Never allow the heating system to be empty
of fluid.
Heating system
Location of the air nipples
Caravan
Drainage plug by
outer door/under
boiler
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Check the fluid level in the system regularly.
Bleeding the heating system
When the system has been emptied of all fluid, it must
be bled after being filled again.
If the heat only goes a metre or so into the pipes from the
boiler, this is a good sign that there is air in the system.
Bleeding takes place through the automatic bleeder on
the boiler and the air nipples in the caravan.
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Never bleed the heating system when the
circulation pump is running.
Automatic bleeder, boiler
Location
Artic 480 MHP
Right bed box, front +
Washroom under wash unit
Artic 520 MH
Right bed box, front
Artic 520 TBR
Right bed box, front +
Cupboard under sink
Artic 560 E
Cupboard under sink
Artic/Finl. 560
Right bed box, front +
Washroom under wash unit
Artic/Finl. 560 TBR
Right bed box, front +
Cupboard under sink
Finlandia 600 T
Right bed box, front +
Washroom under wash unit
Finlandia 600 TBR
Right bed box, front +
Wardrobe, left rear
Finlandia 630
Finlandia 690 LK
Right bed box, front +
Washroom under wash unit
Finlandia 630 TBX
Right bed box, front +
Rear bed box, central seating area
Finlandia 630 PH
Höger bäddlåda fram
Finlandia 690 PH
Right bed box, front +
Wardrobe in washroom
Air nipple
Bleeding the heating system
1. Start the boiler. The circulation pump must be switched off.
2. Open the air nipples (see ”Location of the air nipples” in page 53) and leave them open until fluid exits
from the system.
3. Start the circulation pump and allow it to run for a
while.
4. Check whether pipes and convectors become warm
around the caravan.
5. If there is still air in the system, repeat points 1-4.
If air pockets continue to form, these can be removed by
tilting the caravan alternately forwards and backwards as far
as possible. First stop the circulation pump. Tilt the caravan
forwards and allow it to remain in this position for a few
minutes so that the air has time to move up in the system.
Then open the air nipple at the highest point and leave it
open until all the air has escaped. Then tilt the caravan
backwards and repeat the procedure in this position.
Then place the caravan horizontal and start the circulation pump. Check whether pipes and convectors become
warm around the caravan.
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Heating system
Fault-tracing
The boiler will not start
•
If the procedure for starting the boiler has been carried out in accordance with the instruction on page
49, but the boiler does not start, check that there is
LPG in the bottle or, if it is new, perform the procedure in accordance with instruction on page 44.
•
In cold conditions, there is a risk that the reducing
valve on the LPG bottle may have frozen. Bring the
valve in and thaw it out or, if possible, try a different
valve.
•
Check that the battery has not discharged.
•
Check that the fuses (3,15 A) on the boiler are intact
(see picture below), and that power is being supplied
to the boiler (> 11 V).
•
Check that the electric connections on the boiler are
securely connected.
•
Check whether an error message is presented on
the control panel display, see ”Error messages” on
page 41.
If the overheating protection has been triggered,
check that the boiler is properly bled in accordance
with the instructions on page 53 before it is started
again.
If the boiler does not start despite the above measures
being carried out, contact the service workshop.
•
Check whether an error message is presented on the control panel display, see ”Error messages” on page 41).
If the overheating protection has been triggered,
check that the boiler is properly bled in accordance
with the instructions on page 53 before it is started
again.
If the electric heater does not work despite the above measures being carried out, contact the service workshop.
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All electrical work in the electric heater must
be carried out by an authorised person.
12 V circulation pump does not start
If the circulation pump does not start, check that:
•
the switch ”AUX 1” on the 12 V control panel is in position ”ON”, if 230 V not is connected to the caravan.
•
the fuses to the boiler are intact (se ”Fuse holders”
page 28).
•
the cables for the circulation pump are securely connected.
•
the operation method on the control panel is correctly set in accordance with ”Tool menu, Pump
Auto / 12 V” on page 40, and that the temperature
is higher on the thermostat than in the caravan.
Fuse 3,15 A
If the circulation pump does not start despite the
above measures being carried out, contact the service
workshop.
230 V circulation pump does not start
If the circulation pump does not start, check that:
Electric heater not working
If the procedure for starting the electric heater has
been carried out in accordance with the instructions
on page 50 and the electric heater does not work,
check that:
- 230 V is connected to the caravan.
- the fuses in the 230 V central electrical unit have
not blown.
- the earth leakage circuit breaker in the central
electrical unit has not been tripped.
- the fuse in the parking place output has not blown or is not defective.
- the relays in the boiler switch on (a soft click
should be heard).
•
230 V is connected to the caravan.
•
the fuses in the 230 V central electrical unit have not
blown.
•
the earth leakage circuit breaker in the central electrical unit has not been tripped.
•
the fuse in the parking place output has not blown
or is not defective.
•
the operation method on the control panel is correctly set in accordance with ”Tool menu, Pump
Auto / 12 V” on page 40, and that the temperature
is higher on the thermostat than in the caravan.
•
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If the circulation pump does not start despite the above
measures being carried out, contact the service workshop.
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
The caravans may be equipped with different refrigerators,
either an 96 litre (N97), or a 113 litre (N112) made by
Thetford and a 190 litre (RMD 8551) refrigerator made
by Dometic. All refrigerators are equipped with a freezer
compartment. The freezer compartment is suitable for
making ice cubes and for short-term storage of frozen food.
It is not suitable as a means of freezing foods.
The refrigerator door is equipped with a transit safety catch,
in order to lock the door before driving with the caravan.
The refrigerator can be operated in three different ways:
230 V, 12 V or LPG. The refrigerator works best if the
caravan is horizontal.
The refrigerator’s 12 V operation only works when the
car’s engine is running and a 13-pin connector is mounted
on the car. If the 12 V operation does not work, contact
an authorized car repair shop to control that the 13-pin
connector of the car is properly connected.
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Protective covers
All caravans with the N97 or N112 refrigerator, are fitted
with two protective covers. Caravans with the RMD 8551
refrigerator are fitted with one cover.
When the temperature outdoors is below + 8° C, should the
cover be mounted. The apparatus is protected in this way
against for cold air, that otherwise can affect negatively
on the apparatus function.
Install also the cover when the caravan pitched for the
winter or when washing the caravan outside.
Installing protective cover
1. Fit the hooks of the protective covers into the upper
edge of the ventilation grille and push up the cover.
2. Fold in the cover and fix it by turning the locking knobs
quarter of a turn anti-clockwise with a screw driver.
Hook of the cover
Ventilation grille
Check that the connection for 12 V from the
car is properly executed and working. The
refrigerator’s 12 V operation only works if a
13-pin connector is mounted on the car.
Don’t forget to lock the refrigerator door
with the transit safety catch before driving
with the caravan.
The LPG bottle must be switched off before
driving with the caravan. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
Ventilation
In order for the refrigerator to work satisfactorily, the heat
that it generates must be removed through ventilation. The
space behind the refrigerator is completely separated from the
caravan space and is ventilated through two grilles behind the
refrigerator. These grilles must not be covered or blocked.
Protective cover
Locking knob
Removing protective cover
1. Turn the locking knobs quarter of a turn clockwise
with a screw driver.
2. Grip the lower edge of the cover and fold it out. Then
pull the cover down.
Caravans equipped with the RMD 8551 refrigerator have
only one ventilation grille, but there is also a vent for refrigerator ventilation installed in the roof. It is important to check
this vent to ensure it is not blocked by snow, leaves, etc.
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The external ventilation grilles and vents
for the refrigerator may not be blocked or
covered under any circumstances, except for
with the covers supplied.
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Refrigerator
Facts and figures
Dometic
RMD 8551
Volume
Thetford
N97
N112
Gross incl. freezer
compartment
96 L
113 L
of which freezer
compartment
11 L
14 L
25 kg
25 kg
153 W
153 W
Volume
Gross incl. freezer
compartment
190 L
of which freezer
compartment
35 L
Weight
40 kg
Elektrical data
Weight
Elektrical data
Output 230 V
Output 12 V
Energycons. / day
190 W
Output 230 V
170 W
Output 12 V
3,2 kWh
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Technical gas data
Energycons. / day
Refrigerant
140 W
140 W
2,8 kWh
2,8 kWh
Ammonia
Ammonia
330 g
330 g
Technical gas data
LPG-cons. / day
380 g
LPG-cons. / day
RMD 8551
N97 / N112
Control panel RMD 8551
Control panel N97 / N112
6
7
1
5
9
1. ON/OFF / Energy selection
2. Temperature selection
3. Indicator operating mode display
4. Temperature level display
5. Indicator disturbance
6. Indicator for ”Device in operation” (blue)
7. Indicator for disturbance (red)
8. Frame heating
9. Indicator frame heating
56
8
4
3
2
5
2
8
6
4
1. Main switch (On/Off)
2. Operating mode switch
3. Temperature level switch
4. Function LED
5. LCD-display
6. Indicator operating mode
7. Indicator for temperature level
8. Indicator for error code
7
1
3
Refrigerator
Using the refrigerator (RMD 8551)
The refrigerator can be powered with 230 V, 12 V (only
from the car) or LPG.
As it takes several hours for the refrigerator to reach normal
operating temperature, it is advisable to start it in good time
before being used. Allow the refrigerator to run at the maximum setting on LPG or 230 V for a few hours before your
departure. When the refrigerator has become cold, turn the
temperature to the desired position for normal operation.
Starting refrigerator
1. For starting the refrigerator, press the button
and keep it depressed in 3 seconds.
2. Then select position of operation by pressing several
times on the button
and the LED-indicator
for selected position of operation will turn on.
Symbols for position of operation
230 V 12 V
GAS
Settings level of temperature
Set the temperature by pressing the button
.
LED-indicators corresponding the selected temperature
will turn on. The scale begin with MIN-position at the
lower LED-indicator (smal crystal = warmest temperature) and reach up to MAX-position at the upper LEDindicator (big crystal = coldest temperature).
Indicator level of temperature
MAX (all crystals lighting)
NOTE! The efficiency of the refrigerator can be affected by
the surrounding temperature. For optimum cooling at temperatures of between +15°C and +25°C, select the intermediate
position with the button for temperature level.
Indicator for operational disturbance
If operational disturbance of the refrigerator arise, the
both indicators of disturbance flashes at the same time
as the indicator for selected function flashes.
Disturbance
LED flashes
230V-pos.: No one or too low voltage
LED flashes
12V-pos.: No one or too lowc voltage
LED flashes
GAS/Auto-pos.: The flame is not lit
All indicators for level of
temperature flashes
When driving with the caravan, the refrigerator should be powered with 12 V. You are not
allowed to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
Door lock
The door will be opened by pressing the locking knob down
(for detaching the locking hook) and open the door.
Lock knob
Lock hook
The door will be locked (a click can be heard) when
closing the door.
If the caravan pitched for a longer time, the locking hook
of the door can be locked with a latch. Push the latch
towards for locking the locking hook. Then the door can
be opened manually without pushing the locking knob.
Latch
MIN
Indicator
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Temperature sensor defect, refrigerator works
with medium high level of temperature
LED + indicators for level
of temperature flashes
230V - electric heater defect
LED + indicators for level
of temperature flashes
12V - electric heater defect
The refrigerator is equipped with a frame heating around the
freezer compartment. At high temperatures and humidity the
metal frame may have water droplets forming. The frame
heating is connected with the switch on the refrigerator
control panel. The indicator for the frame heating indicates
that the heating is on. The frame heating is in operation with
a presetting of 2 hours and switched off afterwards automatically. The frame heating can be deactivated manually with
the switch on the control panel.
Restore the original position by pushing the locking hook
down and the latch will be released.
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Close and lock always the door with the
doorlock before starting.
Starting the refrigerator with LPG operation
1. Check that the switch ”AUX 1” on the 12 V’s control
panel is in position ”ON”, if 230 V not is connected
to the caravan.
2. Open the main valve on the LPG bottle and the shutoff valve for the refrigerator.
3. Start the refrigerator in accordance with point 1
”Starting refrigerator” page 57.
4. Select position of operation in accordance with point 2
”Starting refrigerator” page 57. Ignition now takes place
automatically. If the flame is not lit the automatic ignition
will repeat the ignition 3 times with 2 minutes intervals.
If the flame still not lit, a disturbance will be shown, see
” Indicator for operational disturbance” page 57.
5. Set the temperature in the max position according
to ”Indicator level of temperature” page 57.
NOTE! If there is air in the hoses, it may take several minutes
before LPG reaches the burner and lights the flame.
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Refrigerator
Starting the refrigerator with 12 V operation
When driving with the caravan, the refrigerator should be
powered with 12 V. The refrigerator’s 12 V operation only
works when the car’s engine is running and a 13-pin connector is mounted on the car. If the 12 V operation does not
work, contact an authorized car repair shop to control that
the 13-pin connector of the car is properly connected.
Remember that 12 V operation is only sufficient for
keeping an already chilled refrigerator cold. You should
therefore allow the refrigerator to run on LPG or 230 V
for a few hours before your departure.
4. Clean the refrigerator in accordance with the section
”Cleaning” on page 61.
5. Leave the door ajar by hooking out the locking
device for the door lock. Press the locking device
and push it forward (see picture below). If the door
now is closed the door still is open a bit to avoid bad
odours and formation of mould.
1. Start the refrigerator in accordance with point 1
”Starting refrigerator” page 57.
2. Select position of operation
in accordance with
point 2 ”Starting refrigerator” page 57.
3. Set the temperature to the desired temperature position for normal operation accordance ”Settings level
of temperature” page 57.
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Check that the connection for 12 V from the
car is properly executed and working. The 12 V
operation will not work otherwise.
Remember that 12 V operation is only sufficient for keeping an already chilled refrigerator cold. You should therefore allow the
refrigerator to run on LPG or 230 V for a few
hours before your departure.
Starting the refrigerator with 230 V operation
1. Check that the switch ”AUX 1” on the 12 V’s control
panel is in position ”ON” and 230 V is connected to
the caravan.
2. Start the refrigerator in accordance with point 1
”Starting refrigerator” page 57.
3. Select position of operation in accordance with point
2 ”Starting refrigerator” page 57.
4. Set the temperature to the desired temperature position for normal operation accordance ”Settings level
of temperature” page 57.
Switching off the refrigerator
1. The refrigerator will be switched off with the button
. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The
indicator will go out and the refrigerator is now shut off.
2. Close the shut-off valve for the LPG supply to the refrigerator.
3. Empty and defrost the refrigerator in accordance with
the instructions in the section ”Defrosting” page 58.
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Locking device in
normal position
Locking device in
projected position
Removing the storage racks
The storage racks can be picked away by pulling the
four locking hooks of the rack inwards and then lift out
the rack.
Pull the locking
hooks inwards
Replace the rack by putting it into place and lock it by
pushing the locking hooks outward.
Defrosting (RMD 8551)
Frost forms on the refrigerator surfaces over time. For this
reason, the cooling element should be checked regularly
every week. If the frost is 3 mm or thicker, the refrigerator
must be defrosted.
When defrosting, the refrigerator is switched off. After
this, all its contents are removed and the door is left ajar.
Defrosting must not be speeded up in any way through the
use of any type of heat source or by using sharp objects
to scrape away the ice. The melt water runs down into a
bowl and evaporates.
The freezer compartment only needs to be defrosted at
longer intervals, and to do this the refrigerator has to be
switched off completely. This meltwater has to be dried
up with a cloth or towel.
More instructions for the use and maintenance of the refrigerator can be found in the instruction manual supplied
with the refrigerator.
Refrigerator
Using the refrigerator (N97 / N112)
The refrigerator can be powered with 230 V, 12 V (only
from the car) or LPG.
As it takes several hours for the refrigerator to reach normal
operating temperature, it is advisable to start it in good time
before being used. Allow the refrigerator to run at the maximum setting on LPG or 230 V for a few hours before your
departure. When the refrigerator has become cold, turn the
temperature to the desired position for normal operation.
Starting refrigerator
1. Start the refrigerator by pressing the power switch,
see ”Control panel N97 / N112” on page 56.
2. Then select the operating mode by pressing the
operating mode switch, see ”Control panel N97 /
N112” on page 56.
Symbols for position of operation
230 V 12 V
GAS
Settings level of temperature
Set the temperature by pressing the temperature level
switch, see ”Control panel N97 / N112” on page 56.
Indicators corresponding the selected temperature will
turn on. The scale begin with MIN-position (low indication = warmest temperature) and reach up to MAXposition (high indication = coldest temperature).
Indicator for operational disturbance and error codes
On the refrigerator control panel there is a LED shining
with fixed blue light when operating the refrigerator. If
operational disturbance of the refrigerator arise, the LED
starts flashing every second. At the same time an error
code is shown on the display.
Error Disturbance
code
1
230 V heater current is measured to be 75% below nominal
current.
2
12 V heater current is measured to be 75% below nominal
current.
3
230 V heater is ON when it should be OFF.
4
12 V heater is ON when it should be OFF.
5
Senses flame when gas should be OFF.
6
Senses gas output terminal ON when should be OFF.
7
Senses gas output terminal OFF when should be ON.
8
230 V mains supply is 20% below nominal.
9
Gas lockout because flame fails to ignite after 30 seconds.
10
No ”engine running” signal is present and control is in Manual
DC mode.
12
Contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre.
13
Thermistor fails; control automatically switches to Backup
mode (BOS).
14
Display Board and Power board lost communication with
each other.
18
No fault, only lighting all LCD segments on start-up.
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When driving with the caravan, the refrigerator should be powered with 12 V. You are not
allowed to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
Door lock
The refrigerator door is equipped with an automatic
locking device. The door will be opened by pressing the
locking knob down and open the door.
Locking plate
Locking hook
Locking knob
The door will be locked (a click can be heard) when
closing the door.
If the refrigerator is not used for a long time the door may
be ajar by turning the locking hook a quarter turn and put
it into the door lock locking plate. The door is now open
slightly to avoid bad odours and formation of mould.
Starting the refrigerator with LPG operation
1. Check that the switch ”AUX 1” on the 12 V’s control
panel is in position ”ON”, if 230 V not is connected
to the caravan.
2. Open the main valve on the LPG bottle and the shutoff valve for the refrigerator.
3. Start the refrigerator in accordance with point 1
”Starting refrigerator” page 59.
4. Select position of operation in accordance with point 2
”Starting refrigerator” page 59. Ignition now takes place
automatically. If the flame is not lit within 30 seconds, the
gas supply is interrupted and the blue LED on the control
panel starts flashing every second. At the same time
an error code is shown on the display, see ” Indicator
for operational disturbance and error codes” page 59.
5. Set the temperature in the max position according
to ”Settings level of temperature” page 59.
NOTE! If there is air in the hoses, it may take several
minutes before LPG reaches the burner and lights
the flame.
If operational disturbance of the refrigerator arise and all
actions under section ”Fault-tracing” on page 61 have
been done, should an expert be contacted.
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Refrigerator
Starting the refrigerator with 12 V operation
When driving with the caravan, the refrigerator should
be powered with 12 V. The refrigerator’s 12 V operation
only works when the car’s engine is running and a 13-pin
connector is mounted on the car.
Remember that 12 V operation is only sufficient for
keeping an already chilled refrigerator cold. You should
therefore allow the refrigerator to run on LPG or 230 V
for a few hours before your departure.
1. Start the refrigerator in accordance with point 1
”Starting refrigerator” page 59.
2. Select position of operation
in accordance with
point 2 ”Starting refrigerator” page 59.
3. Set the temperature to the desired temperature position for normal operation accordance ”Settings level
of temperature” page 59.
Switching off the refrigerator
1. The refrigerator will be switched off with the main switch.
Press and hold the button for a few seconds. The LCDdisplay will go out and the refrigerator is now shut off.
2. Close the shut-off valve for the LPG supply to the
refrigerator.
3. Empty and defrost the refrigerator in accordance with
the instructions in the section ”Defrosting” page 60.
4. Clean the refrigerator in accordance with the section
”Cleaning” on page 61.
5. Leave the door ajar by turning the locking hook a
quarter turn and put it into the door lock locking plate
(see picture below). The door is now open slightly
to avoid bad odours and formation of mould.
If the 12 V operation does not work, the blue LED on the
control panel starts flashing every second. At the same
time an error code is shown on the display, see ”Indicator
for operational disturbance and error codes” page 59.
Contact an authorized car repair shop to control that the
13-pin connector of the car is properly connected.
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Check that the connection for 12 V from the
car is properly executed and working. The 12 V
operation will not work otherwise.
Remember that 12 V operation is only sufficient for keeping an already chilled refrigerator cold. You should therefore allow the
refrigerator to run on LPG or 230 V for a few
hours before your departure.
Starting the refrigerator with 230 V operation
1. Check that the switch ”AUX 1” on the 12 V’s control
panel is in position ”ON” and 230 V is connected to
the caravan.
2. Start the refrigerator in accordance with point 1
”Starting refrigerator” page 59.
3. Select position of operation in accordance with point
2 ”Starting refrigerator” page 59.
4. Set the temperature to the desired temperature position for normal operation accordance ”Settings level
of temperature” page 59.
If the 230 V operation does not work, the blue LED on
the control panel starts flashing every second. At the same
time an error code is shown on the display, see ”Indicator
for operational disturbance and error codes” page 59.
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Locking plate
Locking hook
Locking knob
Defrosting (N97 / N112)
The refrigerator is equipped with an automatic defrosting system. Therefore, it is not necessary with manual
defrosting regularly.
At the end of each 49 hours of refrigerator operation, the
system checks the temperature of the cooling fins at the
rear of the refrigerator. If the temperature is too low, the
system activates the defrosting cycle. The system switches off the refrigeration, until the rear cooling element
has reached the correct temperature again. After this, the
timer is set at 49 hours once again and the system resumes
normal operation. Each time the refrigerator is switched
on or off, the timer is automatically reset to 49 hours.
More instructions for the use and maintenance of the refrigerator can be found in the instruction manual supplied
with the refrigerator.
Refrigerator
Cleaning
When cleaning, use a solution comprising two teaspoons
of bicarbonate per litre of water or a mild, unperfumed
soap solution. Detergents and steel wool must not be
used. If the refrigerator is not going to be used, it should
be cleaned and the door left ajar.
The cooling apparatus on the rear of the refrigerator should
be cleaned from time to time with a brush. To access the cooling apparatus, remove the ventilation grille (see ”Service”
below). The refrigerator must be disconnected from 230 V.
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When cleaning the cooling apparatus, the
refrigerator must be disconnected from 230 V
by pulling the plug out of the wall socket.
Service
When the lower ventilation grille has been removed, it is
possible to perform most inspection and service measures
on burners, electric heaters and piezo ignition.
Removing grille
1. Remove the grille by pulling the locking hook up
with a screwdriver.
2. Grip the left short side of the grille and fold it out.
Locking
hook
Fault-tracing
Check the following before contacting an expert:
•
That the INSTRUCTIONS in this manual have been
followed.
•
That the refrigerator is not tilting too much in any
direction.
•
Whether the refrigerator works using any of the
operating methods.
Fault-tracing the refrigerator
•
If the refrigerator does not work with LPG operation, check that:
- the switch ”AUX 1” on the 12 V’s control panel
is in position ”ON”, if 230 V not is connected to
the caravan.
- the fuses to the refrigerator are intact (se ”Fuse
holders” page 28).
- position of operation have been selected.
- the LPG bottle is not empty.
- the main valve on the LPG bottle and the shut-off
valve for the refrigerator are open.
•
If the refrigerator does not work with 12 V operation, check that:
- position of operation have been selected.
- the fuses in the car are intact.
- the fuses to the refrigerator are intact (se ”Fuse
holders” page 28).
- the connection in the car is performed correctly,
and that there is current from the car.
- the voltage is not too low.
•
Ventilation
grille
Ventilation
grille
If the refrigerator does not work with 230 V operation, check that:
- 230 V is connected to the caravan.
- the fuses in the 230 V central electrical unit have
not blown.
- the earth leakage circuit breaker in the central
electrical unit has not been tripped.
- the fuse in the parking place output has not blown or is not defective.
- position of operation have been selected.
If the refrigerator still does not work, contact an expert.
Installing grille
1. Fit the grille in the right side of the air hole and fold
in the left side of the grille.
Possible reasons for the refrigerator not
being sufficiently cold
2. Fix the grille by pushing it in while the locking hook
is pulled down with a screw driver.
•
The ventilation is blocked in some way, e.g. by dirt
or covers.
•
The refrigerator should be defrosted.
•
The temperature is incorrectly set.
•
The door is not properly closed or has been opened
unusually often.
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Remedial measures on the LPG system must
be performed by an expert.
The LPG bottle must be switched off before
driving with the caravan. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
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The refrigerator’s cooling system is closed
and must not be opened. The system contains
corrosive substances under high pressure.
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Water system
Water system
The system comprises a water heater, a 20 or 40 litre
water tank with a submersible pump, which is controlled
by valves with microswitches, as well as lines to the taps
in the kitchenette and washroom.
A 10 litre water tank is also installed in some caravans. This
extra tank is connected directly to the sink’s cold water tap.
The water pump starts when the tap handle is twisted. The
switch for the water pump on the control panel must first
be switched on (see ”Control panel 12 V” on page 29).
The water tank is located in a bed box on the left side at
the front of the caravan, and fresh water is filled through
the external water filler with a lockable lid (see picture
”Filling with fresh water”).
Filling with fresh water
The fresh water tank is filled through the external water
filler with a lockable lid.
Before filling, close the drainage valve for the water tank,
all taps and the drainage valve (shut-off valve if frost guard
is installed) for the water heater, and that the bleed screw
for the water heater is closed (see pictures ”Emptying
the fresh water” on page 63).
After filling with water, the system may need to be bled. Open
a water tap and leave it open until water runs out of it.
If a 10 litre water tank is installed, it is located in the
sink unit. The system has an external drainage valve.
The valve is located under the floor on the left side of the
caravan, at the front adjacent to the water tank.
Under the floor by the valve, there is a cone for draining
the water tank and a hose for bleeding it. The valve is open
when the handle is parallel with the caravan lengthways, and
closed when the handle is at right angles to the caravan.
Water filler
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Don’t forget to close the drainage valve for
the fresh water tank before filling.
Also check that all taps and the drainage valve
(shut-off valve if frost guard is mounted) for
the water heater are closed, and that the bleed
screw for the water heater is closed.
Filling the extra 10 litre water tank
Water tank
At temperatures below -30°C there is a risk of the drainage valve
under the floor freezing. In order to thaw out the valve, undo the
valve handle and cover the end of the shaft with an insulating
material. The valve will then thaw out in a few hours.
In caravans that are also equipped with the 10 litre water
tank, the water is filled by undoing the strap holding the
bottle. Then unscrew the lid and take the tank to fill it
up.
Remember to secure the bottle with the strap after filling.
City water
Drainage valve
Some caravans have a City water connection installed. With
this connection no water need to be filled in the water tank.
The water supply to the caravan is coming from a suitable hose
between the caravan and the parking place water output.
Ventilation hose
Drainage
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Water system
For using the city water, do the following:
1. Turn off the water pump with the power switch located
in the left bed drawer in front. The switch for water
pump at the control panel should be in position ”ON”
Emptying the fresh water
If the caravan is to be left standing for an extended period,
or if the temperature while it is pitched will be below 0°C
and the caravan is to be left unheated, the water system
must be emptied. The caravan’s water tank should be
cleaned at regular intervals when it has been used.
To empty the water system:
Switch water pump
2. Connect the hose between the water inlet of the
caravan and the parking place water output.
3. Open the tap in the parking place water output.
Now the caravans water system is ready to be used as
usual.
After usage, the tap for incoming water os closed and the
hose is disconnected. Then connect the water pump with
the switch in the left bed box.
Emptying the water system is then made as usual according ”Emptying the fresh water” on page 63.
Outside shower
Some caravans have an outside shower installed. The
shower is connected to the caravans water system. The
hose is connected to the water outlet with a bayonet socket.
In the water outlet there is a knob for adjustment of hot
and cold water, and a switch to start the water pump.
Knob
Switch
For using the shower, do the following:
1. Connect the shower hose to the water outlet.
1. Open the drainage valve for the tank, which is generally located under the caravan directly below the
water filler.
2. Turn off the switch for the water pump on the control
panel, and set the taps on the sink and in the washroom to fully open and hot.
3. Open the water heater’s drainage valve (the valve
should be pointing straight up) or the shut-off valve if
frost guard is installed and then the bleed screw. The
drainage valve is located on the floor, beside the boiler.
The bleed screw is located on the boiler.
Drainage valve, water
heater (in closed position)
Bleed screw, water
heater
4. Wait until the water has run out of the water heater.
If it does not start to flow out properly, you can blow
gently into the tap at the sink. Place a bucket under
the drain to catch the water.
2. Start the water pump with the switch (not needed if
city water is installed in the caravan).
5. Turn on the switch for the water pump on the control
panel, and leave the taps on the sink and in the washroom
open for approximately 30 seconds in either the hot or
cold position, or until all the water has dripped out.
3. Start the shower by holding down the handle of the
shower faucet. Set the suitable water temperature
with the knob and start the shower.
6. Press the flush button of the cassette toilet and hold the
button down until only air comes through. Read more
about this in the section ”Winter storage” on page 70.
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Don’t forget to empty the fresh water hose for
the cassette toilet by holding down the push
button until only air comes.
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Water system
7. Turn off the switch for the water pump. The taps in
the washroom and at the sink should be left open.
. The drainage valve (shut-off valve if frost guard
is installed) for the water heater is left open. The
drainage valve for the water tank should be closed.
Don’t forget to empty the drainage system as well before pitching. See ”Emptying the drainage system” on page 65.
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Remember that when the caravan is left unheated, or is left for any extended period, the water
and drainage systems must be emptied.
Frost guard
Some caravans have a frost guard installed on the floor
next to the boiler. The frost guard is a safety-/drain valve
which drains the water heater automatically through a
drain pipe if there is a risk of frost. If there is an overpressure in the system, there is automatically a pressure
reduction intermittently through the safety valve.
Closing the drain valve:
Check that the knob on the valve is in position of operation (parallel to the water connection). The knob can be
manually closed only when the temperature is about 7° C
at the drain valve. Close the valve by pressing the push
button. The water heater can now be filled.
Knob in position of
operation
Push button in open
position
Automatic opening of the drain valve:
The drain valve opens automatically at temperatures
below about 3° C. The push button is pressed out to the
open position (see picture) and the water in the heater
flows out through the drain hose.
Manual opening of the drain valve:
The water heater is drained by turning the knob 180°.
Then the push button is pressed out to the open position
and water flows out through the drain hose.
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Cleaning the water tank
After the water system has been used for a period, there
may be bacterial and algae growth in the tank. The tank
should therefore be cleaned at least a couple of times a
year. You should ideally clean the entire water system.
Never clean the tank with a dishwashing brush and dishwashing detergent. This could scratch the tank, providing bacteria and algae with a much better foothold.
It is therefore better to clean the tank chemically, using
special chemicals intended for tank cleaning that can be
purchased from shops. These chemicals can be purchased
in liquid form or as tablets.
Mix with water and pump the mixture through the entire
water system, then allow it to stand for a while. Then rinse
through carefully with fresh water before filling the tank.
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Never clean the tank with a dishwashing
brush and dishwashing detergent. This could
scratch the tank, providing bacteria and algae
with a much better foothold.
Remember to rinse out the water system
carefully with fresh water after cleaning,
before filling with water.
Decalcification of the water system
Depending on the water lime content can it be strong deposits in the tank, water hoses and the non return valve.
A decalcification of the water system should be made
at least once a year, or in connection with cleaning the
water system.
Mix for examplec citric acid or vinegar with water and
flush out the entire water system with the mixture and
let it stand for a while. Then rinse carefully with fresh
water before filling the tank on.
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A decalcification of the water system should
be made at least once a year, to avoid deposition in the tank, water hoses and the non
return valve. Remember to rinse out the water
system carefully with fresh water after decalcification, before filling the tank on.
Drainage system
Drainage system
Most caravans are equipped with a 40-litre internal drainage tank. This means that the system is frost-proof in the
winter, and there are no problems with frozen, overfilled
buckets. During short stops, you can also take care of your
dishwashing etc. without difficulty. Of course, the system
can be used as normal by means of the waste water being
allowed to run directly down into the waste water sack
supplied.
In caravans without drainage tanks, the waste water sack
is connected to the external cone and the valve is set in the
open position before starting to use the drainage system.
The hoses in the system have a preventive coating, who
can be damaged if water warmer than 65º C pours in the
hoses. If this coating being damaged, a bad smell in the
system can arise.
The drainage system is equipped with an external drainage valve. The valve is located under the floor on the
left side of the caravan at the rear or on the left side at
the front adjacent to the drainage tank. Under the floor
by the valve there is a cone for connecting the waste
water sack supplied and a hose for bleeding. Read more
about emptying in the section ”Emptying the drainage
system”, to the right.
At temperatures below -30°C there is a risk of the drain
valve under the floor freezing. In order to thaw out the
valve, undo the valve handle and cover the end of the
shaft with an insulating material. The valve will then
thaw out in a few hours.
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Pour never water warmer than 65º C in the
drainage. The hoses have a preventive coating, who can be damaged and a bad smell
in the drainage system can arise.
Emptying the drainage system
If the caravan is to be left standing for an extended period, or
if the temperature while it is pitched will be below 0°C and
the caravan is to be left unheated, the drainage system must
be emptied. The drainage tank should be cleaned at regular
intervals when it has been used. Clean the tank in accordance
with ”Cleaning the drainage tank” on page 66.
The drainage tank holds approximately 40 litres. It is
emptied into the waste water sack supplied, or into
another sealed container.
The drainage system is always emptied after the water
system has been emptied.
1. Connect the waste water sack to the drainage valve’s
cone. Open the valve and empty the tank. The handle
is in the open position when it is parallel with the
caravan lengthways.
2. Plug the waste water sack’s hose with the cone supplied with the sack, then carry it away and empty it
in a specified place.
3. Empty the drainage tank for the cassette toilet (see
page 69).
Drainage tank
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Drainage valve
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Ventilation hose
Venting
Floor
Cone
Tap: Open = handle parallel with the caravan lengthways
Closed = handle at right angles to the caravan.
Waste water sack
Drainage
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Remember that when the caravan is left unheated, or is left for any extended period, the water
and drainage systems must be emptied.
The caravan must not be tilting forwards
when emptying the drainage system.
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Drainage system
Cleaning the drainage tank
After the drainage system has been used for a period,
there may be coatings of e.g. food grease and soap in
hoses and in the tank. You should therefore clean the
system at regular intervals. It is best to do this before
pitching the caravan for the winter.
1. Fill the tank with 15 litres of hot water (not warmer
then 65º C) mixed with chlorine, by pouring in half
the mixture at the washing-up sink and half the
mixture at the wash unit.
2. Drive the caravan for a few kilometres to allow the
solution to swish around in the tank.
3. Empty the drainage system and the tank in accordance
with ”Emptying the drainage system” on page 65.
Blockage in the drain
A good way of loosening a blockage in the drainage
system is to use the waste water sack to force out the
blockage.
1. Connect the waste water sack securely to the cone
in the drain.
2. Open the drainage valve and fill the sack just over
halfway.
3. Make sure that the drainage valve is open, then fold
the sack in half and step on it firmly.
This generates a considerable back pressure, which
generally removes the most troublesome blockages.
4. If this does not succeed, open the screw cap on the
drainage tank and clean.
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Cassette toilet
Cassette toilet
CS-250
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The caravans are equipped with a cassette toilet.
The toilet consists in principle of two unit: a revolving
”toilet seat” and a cassette (waste tank) that is accessed
via the hatch on the exterior of the caravan. The toilet is
made of high-grade plastic and has a shiny surface, which
makes it easy to clean and maintain.
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3
The water for flushing the toilet comes via the fresh water
system. For this reason, make sure that there is water in
the fresh water tank in order for flushing to work.
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Cover, cassette toilet
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Removable seat and lid.
Revolving toilet bowl.
Handle for manually opening and closing the valve
blade.
Switch for flushing.
Level indicator. The lamp lights when the waste tank
needs to be emptied.
6. Revolving emptying tube.
7. Carrying handle.
8. Automatic air valve. Prevents overpressure and negative pressure in the waste tank when this is inserted in the toilet part.
9. Valve blade opener.
10. Cover panel. Slides automatically into place when the waste
tank is removed.
11. Bleed button. For effective, splash-free emptying of the
drainage tank.
12. Cassette (the toilet’s waste tank)
13.Detachable mechanism
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Cassette toilet
Preparations prior to use
See the pictures below.
1. Open the hatch on the side of the caravan. Lift the
catch for the waste tank.
2. Pull the waste tank straight out until there is resistance. Tilt the tank down slightly, then lift out the
tank with both hands.
3. Put the tank down with the emptying tube at the top.
Turn the emptying tube upwards.
4. Unscrew the cap on the emptying tube. Fill decontamination fluid through the emptying tube. Then add
a few litres of water to ensure that the bottom of the
tank is fully covered before being used for the first
time. Screw on the cap and rotate the emptying tube
back to its original position.
NOTE! In warm weather and when there are long
intervals between emptying, it may be necessary to
add more decontamination fluid.
5. Return the tank to its position. Never employ unnecessary force when inserting or removing the tank.
This could seriously damage the tank.
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6. Make sure that the catch for the waste tank locks
the tank securely in the inserted position. Close and
lock the hatch.
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Never try to remove or insert the waste tank
in the toilet with force. This could seriously
damage the toilet.
Never add decontamination fluid directly
through the toilet bowl when the valve blade
is closed. In e.g. warm weather or at varying
altitudes, pressure can arise in the waste tank
that can result in the contents being forced
out, which can cause splashes when the
valve blade is opened. Open and close the
valve blade before each use to equalise the
pressure. At the same time, make sure that
the toilet lid is closed.
The valve blade must be closed when the
waste tank is to be pulled out of or slid into
the toilet.
Cassette toilet
Flushing
7. Rotate the toilet bowl to a suitable position if required.
8. Press the flush button and flush a little water into the
toilet bowl. Flushing ceases when the button is released.
11. Make sure that the valve blade is closed, and open
the hatch on the side of the caravan. Lift the catch
for the waste tank and pull the tank straight out until
there is resistance. Tilt the tank down slightly, then
lift it out with both hands.
9. After use, the toilet bowl is emptied by opening the
valve blade. This is done by turning the handle on
the underside of the bowl anti-clockwise.
10. Flush the bowl clean by pressing the flush button.
Then close the valve blade by turning the handle
clockwise.
The toilet can also be used with the valve blade open,
which means that the waste can go directly down
into the waste tank.
Emptying the waste tank
The waste tank holds approximately 17 litres. The
toilet has a level indicator that lights up at a volume of
approximately 15 litres. Empty the tank when the level
indicator lights. The reserve capacity is approximately
2 litres. Don’t let the waste tank become overfull. If this
should occur, see ”Actions in the event of problems”
on page 70.
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The valve blade must be closed when the waste
tank is to be pulled out of or slid into the toilet.
12. Carry the tank using the handle on the tank’s short
side, with the emptying tube facing up, to an ordinary
toilet or to some other specified emptying point.
Put down the tank and rotate the emptying tube
forwards.
13. Unscrew the cap on the emptying tube. Grip the
waste tank’s handle nearest the emptying tube with
one hand. Grip the rear handle with your other hand,
so that the bleed button can be pressed during emptying. To make sure there are no splashes, you should
hold the button pressed throughout the emptying
procedure. When the waste tank is empty, rinse
the valve blade and the tank clean with ordinary
water.
Then prepare the tank for use in accordance with the
section ”Preparations prior to use” on page 68.
Don’t let the waste tank become overfull.
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Cassette toilet
Winter storage
When the toilet is not used during the winter, it is
important to prepare it for winter storage. As the toilet’s
flush water is taken from the caravan’s fresh water
system, the following must be carried out before winter
storage.
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The valve blade cannot be opened.
Overpressure may occur in the waste tank, causing
the valve blade to be pressed against the top of the
tank. In this case, the tank must be bled: Open the
hatch on the side of the caravan and turn out the
emptying tube. Carefully unscrew the cap for the
emptying tube. Spray a little silicone on the valve
blade and apply a little silicone grease on the underside of the gasket.
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The waste tank cannot be removed.
Check that the valve blade is closed.
Check that the catch holding the waste tank in place
can move freely.
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Other faults.
Contact your dealer.
1. Press the flush button while emptying the fresh water
tank (see ”Emptying the fresh water” on page 63).
This opens the electric solenoid valve, allowing the
water in the pipes to run back.
2. Empty the waste tank. Leave the cap for the emptying
tube off in order to keep the waste tank dry.
Actions in the event of problems
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The toilet does not empty when it is flushed.
Probable cause: The waste tank is overfull.
Do not remove the waste tank. Open the valve blade
and leave it open.
Open the outer hatch on the side of the caravan.
Turn out the emptying tube. Place a sufficiently
large container or bucket under the tube. Open the
cap carefully. Allow the contents of the tank to run
down into the container or bucket. Replace the cap
on the emptying tube and turn the tube back.
DO NOT MOVE THE TANK: Go into the caravan
and close the valve blade. Take out the tank as normal
for emptying.
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Unpleasant odour.
Use the correct amount of decontamination fluid in
the waste tank in accordance with the instructions on
the bottle. In warm weather and when there are long
intervals between emptying, the doses may need to
be increased.
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Soiled toilet bowl after flushing.
Fill the toilet bowl with water up to the same height
as the soiled area. The next flush will rinse away
the soiling.
TIPS: Leave the valve open during use.
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No flush.
Check that there is sufficient water in the water tank.
Check the fuses both on the 12 V control panel and in
the toilet (3 A fuse). In order to access the fuse most
easily, which is located behind the tank in the space for
the waste tank, the tank must first be removed.
The toilet can also be flushed by hand by pouring
water into the toilet bowl from a separate container.
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Never try to remove or insert the waste tank
in the toilet with force. This could seriously
damage the toilet.
Cleaning and maintenance
The blade valve’s gasket in the waste tank is made of
rubber, and therefore needs to be cleaned and lubricated
regularly.
1. Remove the cover panel over the blade valve by
pressing it towards the emptying tube by hand.
2. Open the valve blade by turning the valve blade
control anti-clockwise. Clean the blade valve gasket
with water. Allow the gasket to dry and then lubricate
it with silicone spray or cooking oil (the surface
that comes into contact with the valve blade is most
important).
3. Clean the waste tank by rinsing it thoroughly with
water. For the toilet bowl, lid and seat, and for other
parts of the toilet and the waste tank, a mild soap
solution or dishwashing detergent is recommended.
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Never use detergents that contain chlorine,
solvents or similar substances when cleaning
the toilet, as they can damage the plastic.
Read more about using the cassette toilet in the instructions that is supplied with the caravan.
Own notes
Instruction book
SoliferPolar AB, SE-917 82 Dorotea, Sweden. Tel. +46 (0)942-520 00
Part number 801762

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