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DECEMBER 1990

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INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATION

MATERIALS

INTERNAL LAYOUT

OPERATING I N S T R U C T I O N S

MAINTENANCE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -
GAS A P P L I A N C E S AND F I T T I N G S

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -
FIRE

ELECTRICAL FAULT D I A G N O S I S

ELECTRICAL W I R I N G DIAGRAM

THE P O L I C Y O F AUTO-SLEEPERS L I M I T E D I S ONE O F CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT A S

PART O F OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED I N T H I S
MANUAL IS NOT B I N D I N G AND AUTO-SLEEPERS RESERVE THE R I G H T TO ALTER ANY
PARTS, A C C E S S O R I E S , D E S I G N AND/OR D E T A I L S A S TECHNICAL OR MANUFACTURING
REQUIREMENTS A R I S E .
 I N T R O D U C T I O N

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 SPECIFICATION

VEHICLE TYPE

Auto-Sleeper Talisman GL based on T a l b o t Express 1400 C h a s s i s cab

b u i l t t o a "caravan" s p e c i f i c a t i o n w i t h a 2.0 l i t r e engine and f i v e
speed g e a r box.

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Overall Length:
Overall Width ( i n c l u d i n g m i r r o r s )
Overall Width ( e x c l u d i n g m i r r o r s )
Overall Height :

INTERNAL DIMENSIONS

I n t e r n a l Height ( ~ a x i m u m ) 6 ' 4"

WE IGHT

Gross Vehicle Weight Petrol -

2900 kg
Diesel -
3000 kg
Turbo D i e s e l -
3100 kg

Unladen Weight Petrol - 2220 kg

D i e s e l - 2320 kg
Turbo D i e s e l -
2420 kg

Load Capacity Petrol -

680 kg
Diesel -
680 kg
Turbo D i e s e l -
680 kg

Unladen Weight. The weight of t h e v e h i c l e w i t h body f i t t e d w i t h a l l

e l e c t r i c a l equipment and a u x i l i a r y equipment n e c e s s a r y f o r normal
o p e r a t i o n of t h e v e h i c l e p l u s t h e weight of t h e f o l l o w i n g elements
a ) C o o l a n t s ( o i l s and w a t e r )
b ) A t l e a s t 90% of f u e l t a n k c a p a c i t y
c ) Spare wheel
d ) Tool k i t .

RECOMMENDED TYRE PRESSURES

For t y r e p r e s s u r e s , r e f e r t o t h e base v e h i c l e i n s t r u c t i o n b o o k l e t .
Tyre p r e s s u r e s may need t o be a d j u s t e d t o a small d e g r e e from t h e s e
f i g u r e s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e h i c l e payload.

WATER SYSTEM

a . Water Tank. A 68 l i t r e ( 1 5 g a l l o n ) f r e s h water t a n k is f i t t e d .

A t r i p l e diaphragm water pump and h o t water h e a t e r p r o v i d e both h o t
and c o l d w a t e r . The water system is e x t e r n a l f i l l i n g u s i n g
convoluted non-toxic hose. The t r i p l e diaphragm water pump is
f i t t e d w i t h an o v e r - r i d e s w i t c h i n t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n t r o l p a n e l , and
t h e pump is p r o t e c t e d w i t h a 7.5 amp f u s e . A 68 l i t r e ( 1 5 g a l l o n )
waste water t a n k i s f i t t e d a s s t a n d a r d .
7. GAS SYSTEM
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a . General. S t o r a g e f o r two 7 kg Calor G a s c y l i n d e r s , o r t h e i r
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e q u i v a l e n t a r e t o be found i n t h e n e a r s i d e e x t e r i o r vented g a s
compartment. S t e e l and copper p i p e w i t h b r a s s f i t t i n g s is used
throughout t h e g a s system and each a p p l i a n c e has i t s own i s o l a t o r
t a p . Appliances a r e designed f o r low p r e s s u r e 28 mb ( 1 1 . 2 " ) w a t e r
gauge Butane o r 37 mb ( 1 4 . 8 " ) water gauge Propane.

8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

a . General. The 1 2 v o l t e l e c t r i c a l system i s fed through t h e

v e h i c l e b a t t e r y . A second b a t t e r y is f i t t e d a s s t a n d a r d , t h e
capacity being a s follows:

1. P e t r o l engine -
12 v o l t 60 amp/h
2. D i e s e l engine -
12 v o l t 90 amp/h ( S e a l e d u n i t )
3. Turbo D i e s e l engine -
12 v o l t 90 amp/h ( S e a l e d u n i t )

b. I n t e r i o r Lighting. Interior lighting consists of:

1. Four 1 6 w a t t f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t s .
2. Two s p o t l i g h t s .
3. Three c o u r t e s y l i g h t s .
4. One 9 watt f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t i n t o i l e t / s h o w e r compartment.
5. One 9 w a t t f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t i n Overcab ~ o m p a ~ t m e n t .
6. One 240 v o l t l i g h t .

9. BED SIZES

a. Bed s i z e s a r e a s f o l l o w s :

1. S i n g l e beds ( e a c h ) 7 ' 0 " Long

2 0" Wide

or 2. Transverse double bed 6 ' 5 " Long

4 ' 4 " Wide

3. Overcab double bed 6 '00" Long

4 ' 2" Wide

10. ROOF LOADING LIMITS

Items of a weight n o t exceeding 200 kg, may be stowed on t h e v e h i c l e

r o o f , p r o v i d i n g t h a t such l o a d s a r e s p r e a d evenly w i t h i n t h e a r e a
encompassed by t h e roof r a i l . A l l l o a d s should be f i r m l y s e c u r e d .

11. OPTIONS

Double g l a z e d a c r y l i c windows and b l i n d s w i t h f l y s c r e e n s .

B l i n d s with f l y s c r e e n s ( s i n g l e g l a z e d windows o n l y ) .
F l y s c r e e n s f o r s i d e s l i d i n g windows ( s i n g l e g l a z e d windows o n l y ) .
S t a i n l e s s s t e e l r e a r bumper.
Overcab l o c k e r s i n p l a c e of pull-out double bed.
Removable overcab cab l o c k e r .
Roof v e n t w i t h b u i l t i n e x t r a c t o r / c o o l i n g f a n .

12. HISTORICAL

The Talisman GL was i n t r o d u c e d a t t h e 1988 Caravan and Camping

Exhibition a t E a r l s Court, London, succeeding t h e Talisman I1 model.
 MATERIALS

The f o l l o w i n g m a t e r i a l s have been used i n t h e manufacture of your

Auto-Sleeper. Should any of t h e s e items be r e q u i r e d we a s k t h a t you
l e t us know t h e e x a c t t y p e t o g e t h e r with t h e Auto-Sleeper P r o d u c t i o n
number which i s found i n t h e g l o v e compartment of your v e h i c l e .
This w i l l e n a b l e t h e c o r r e c t item t o be s e n t t o you a s soon a s
p o s s i b l e . The Talisman GL i s a v a i l a b l e w i t h two t r i m o p t i o n s ,
d e t a i l s of which a r e shown below:

I n t e r i o r M a t e r i a l s and Colours

Option 1 Option 2

Cushions A s t o r i a Mele Rose Scilly

Curtains Blue C h a r t r e s Pink C h a r t r e s
Carpet Commando Cord: Rio Grande
Lining Material FBC 27/60 Cloud/Mid-ice. FBC 27/60 Wheat/Straw
Units L i g h t European Oak L i g h t European Oak
U n i t work s u r f a c e s L i g h t European Oak Light. European Oak
Shower Lining Atlas Atlas
Shower C u r t a i n J e t Line Beige J e t Line Beige

E x t e r i o r Colours

Base Vehicle T a l b o t Corfu White T a l b o t Corfu White

224F 224F
Coachwork Alfa Romeo G r i g i o Somma Renault Beige
AR 745 170
S k i r t and upper T a l b o t G r i s Armee T a l b o t G r i s Armee
Coach1i n e 1562 1562
Adhesive Coach S t r i p e Burgundy, P a l e Grey and Burgundy, P a l e Grey
Charcoal. and c h a r c o a l .

E x t e r i o r Trim

Wheel Trims White Taurus

NOTES :

1. On c e r t a i n s p e c i a l o r d e r v e h i c l e s , t h e above s p e c i f i c a t i o n may vary

t o a small degree. If you a r e i n any doubt as t o t h e m a t e r i a l s used
i n t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n of your Auto-Sleeper, p l e a s e c o n t a c t t h e
factory.

2. Turbo D i e s e l v a r i a n t s a r e n o t f i t t e d w i t h wheel trims as s t a n d a r d .

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INTERNAL LAYOUT

GENERAL

The v e r s a t i l e d e s i g n of t h e Talisman GL a l l o w s e i t h e r two forward

f a c i n g o r f o u r inward f a c i n g s e a t s i n t h e r e a r of ;;he v e h i c l e . In
a d d i t i o n , b o t h cab s e a t s a r e f u l l y r e c l i n i n g and both s e a t s a r e
f i t t e d with s w i v e l mechanisms.

SEATING ARRANGEMENTS

Cab S e a t s
Both t h e s p e c i a l l y designed cab s e a t s a r e f u l l y a d j u s t a b l e , and f o r e
and a f t movement can be o b t a i n e d by r e l e a s i n g t h e c a t c h under t h e
f r o n t of t h e s e a t and s l i d i n g t h e s e a t t o t h e r e q u i r e d p o s i t i o n .
Both s e a t s a r e f u l l y r e c l i n i n g by use of t h e k n u r l e d a d j u s t m e n t
wheel found a t t h e s i d e of t h e s e a t , and a r e f i t t e d w i t h head
restraints.

SWIVEL MECHANISMS

Both cab s e a t s may be s w i v e l l e d t o f a c e any d i r e c t i o n r e q u i r e d by

l i f t i n g t h e r e l e a s e l e v e r on t h e s i d e o f t h e s e a t and t u r n i n g t h e
s e a t t o the required position.

IMPORTANT: SWIVEL MECHANISMS MUST BE LOCKED I N THE FORWARD FACING

POSITION BEFORE MOVING OFF.

CARAVAN SEATS

I n o r d e r t o c o n v e r t t h e two forward f a c i n g s e a t s t o t h e a l t e r n a t i v e
f o u r inward f a c i n g s e a t s , t h e f o l l o w i n g a c t i o n should be taken:-

a. Remove cushions.
b. Extend bed box e x t e n s i o n s and bolt i n t o position.
c. Hinge b a s e of s e a t forward t o r e s t on bed box ex;-ensions.
d. Hinge forward f a c i n g b a c k r e s t down i n t o h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n .
e. Replace b a s e cushions.
f. F i t b a c k r e s t cushion e n s u r i n g tilt board is extended and s t r a p
press s t u d s secure.

IMPORTANT: SEAT RESTRAINT STRAPS ARE FITTED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT TO

ALL FRONT FACING SEATS. PASSENGERS SHOULD WEAR THESE RESTRAINT STRAPS
WHEN TRAVELLING I N THE VEHICLE WITH THE CARAVAN SEATS I N THE FORWARD
FACING POSITION.
5) TABLES

Two l a r g e t a b l e s a r e s u p p l i e d a s s t a n d a r d ; both t a b l e s a r e s t o r e d
behind t h e o f f s i d e b a c k r e s t cushion when t h e caravan s e a t s a r e i n
t h e d i n e t t e p o s i t i o n . They a r e s e c u r e d by u s e of c l o t h t a b s which
s h o u l d be a t t a c h e d t o p r e v e n t unnecessary movement o f t h e t a b l e s
when i n t h e s t o r e d p o s i t i o n . The t a b l e l e g s a r e housed, when n o t i n
u s e , i n t h e wardrobe by u s e of r e t a i n i n g s p r i n g c l i p s . When t h e
t a b l e s a r e r e q u i r e d , t h e l e g s should f i r s t be p l a c e d i n t h e
a p p r o p r i a t e f l o o r mounting and t h e t a b l e s p l a c e d upon them. When
n o t i n u s e , t h e t a b l e bungs should be p l a c e d i n t h e f l o o r mounting
holes.

IMPORTANT: TABLES MUST BE STORED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS I N MOTION.

KITCHEN AREA

The k i t c h e n a r e a is a t t h e r e a r of t h e v e h i c l e . Between t h e caravan

door and t h e shower i s found t h e s t a i n l e s s s t e e l s i n k and d r a i n e r
and t h e c o o k e r / g r i l l and oven. Beneath t h e s i n k / d r a i n e r is a hinged
f l a p which g i v e s a c c e s s t o t h e s l i d i n g c u t l e r y drawer a s w e l l a s
g i v i n g f u r t h e r s t o r a g e space f o r s m a l l i t e m s . The s i n k is f e d by
both h o t and c o l d running water and when n o t i n u s e is concealed by
a laminated hinged l i d which g i v e s a d d i t i o n a l working s u r f a c e if.
r e q u i r e d . Adjacent t o t h e s i n k / d r a i n e r is t h e two b u r n e r cooker and
g r i l l with oven below. When t h e cooker i s i n u s e , s t a i n l e s s s t e e l
s p l a s h p l a t e s e n s u r e t h a t t h e f u r n i t u r e u n i t s remain pro2ected both
from h e a t and cooking s t a i n s . Like t h e s i n k , t h e cooker is
concealed by a laminated l i d when n o t i n u s e which a f f o r d s f u r t h e r
working space. A s h e l v e d cupboard is t o be found under t h e s i n k
with two hinged doors. A l l k i t c h e n s h e l v e s a r e c o a t e d with a
p l a s t i c m a t e r i a l which is e a s i l y cleaned should s p i l l i n g o c c u r . A
f u r t h e r small cupboard is t o be found underneath t h e oven which
i n c o r p o r a t e s t h e g a s t a p s f o r t h e w a t e r h e a t e r , i n t e r i o r h e a t e r and
cooker. The t r i p l e diaphragm water pump is housed beneath t h e s h e l f
i n t h e lower s i n k cupboard behind a small a c c e s s p a n e l . L i g h t i n g
f o r t h e k i t c h e n a r e a is provided by a 1 6 watt f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t i n
t h e c e i l i n g and a d d i t i o n a l l i g h t i n g i s provided by a c o u r t e s y l i g h t
l o c a t e d on t h e r e a r of t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r u n i t above t h e r e a r door
step.

A l a r g e 2 cubic f o o t ( g r o s s ) g a s / l 2 volt/240 v o l t Electrolux

r e f r i g e r a t o r f i t t e d with e l e c t r o n i c i g n i t i o n and f r e e z e r compartment
is found a d j a c e n t t o t h e caravan door. A s found elsewhere i n t h e
k i t c h e n a r e a , t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r u n i t is p r o t e c t e d by a h e a t r e s i s t a n t
working s u r f a c e .

Immediately above t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r is found t h e i n s u l a t e d c o c k t a i l

c a b i n e t which i n c o r p o r a t e s a hinged g l a s s f r o n t e d door and i n c l u d e s
f o u r wine g l a s s e s a s s t a n d a r d and p r o v i s i o n f o r t h r e e b o t t l e s . On
t h e l e f t hand s i d e of t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r u n i t is a 13 amp t h r e e p i n
s o c k e t f o r u s e w i t h mains hook-up.

Above t h e c o c k t a i l c a b i n e t i s t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n t r o l p a n e l which
i n c o r p o r a t e s a f r e s h water l e v e l i n d i c a t o r , b a t t e r y c o n d i t i o n
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s , a 12 v o l t s o c k e t and master s w i t c h e f o r t h e water
pump. The e l e c t r i c a l c o n t r o l panel a l s o i n c o r p o r a t e s s p e a r a t e f u s e s
f o r a l l major a p p l i a n c e s , and t h e 1 2 v o l t system i s o l a t i n g s w i t c h .
 The crockery compartment, which houses crockery f o r f o u r a s
s t a n d a r d , is t o be found i n t h e r e a r n e a r s i d e t o p l o c k e r . The
c r o c k e r y i s h e l d i n p o s t i o n by two r e s t r a i n i n g s t r a p s .

The f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e r i s found on t h e r e a r end of t h e n e a r s i d e t o p

locker.

To t h e l e f t o f t h e cooker u n i t is t h e i n s t a n t a n e o u s w a t e r h e a t e r
which o f f e r s b o t h h o t and c o l d running water t o t h e s i n k , shower
head and hand b a s i n . Above t h e r e a r window pelmet is a s h a l l o w
compartment which o f f e r s f u r t h e r s t o r a g e a2ea f o r small i t e m s .

7) SHOWER COMPARTMENT

The shower compartmenr is found on t h e r e a r o f f s i d e of t h e v e h i c l e

a d j a c e n t t o t h e wardrobe. It c o n s i s t s o f a chemical c a s s e t t e
t o i l e t , a drop down wash b a s i n w i t h mixer t a p s , a shower head
i n c o r p o r a t i n g both h o t and c o l d running w a t e r , a v a n i t y u n i t and a
f u l l l e n g t h shower c u r t a i n . The shower compartment i s h e a t e d by t h e
blown a i r t h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d h e a t e r system and is f u l l y
i n s u l a t e d . A l a r g e four-way d i r e c t i o n a l roof v e n t i l a t o r p r o v i d e s
v e n t i l a t i o n a s r e q u i r e d . A s i n g l e tube f l o ~ ~ e s c e nl itg h t is f i t t e d
i n t h e c e i l i n g and an i n s u l a t e d bound f l o o r c a r p e t p r e v e n t s damage
t o t h e shower f l o o r when n o t i n use. A soap d i s h is f i t t e d t o t h e
l e f t of t h e hand b a s i n and a towel r a i l i s provided on t h e i n s i d e of
t h e shower compartment door. The shower t r a y , which i n c o r p o r a t e s a
small plug, d r a i n s t o t h e waste t a n k .

8) WARDROBE UNIT

The wardrobe u n i t i s s i t u a t e d a d j a c e n t t o t h e shower compartment and

c o n s i s t s of two p a r t s :
Wardrobe. The wardrobe which i n c o r p o r a t e s a hanging r a i l is found
immediately above t h e t h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d blown a i r h e a t e r .
I n t h e t o p of t h e wardrobe i s a l i p p e d f u l l width s h e l f s u i t a b l e f o r
s o f t c l o t h i n g . The wardrobe is f u l l y l i n e d and i n s u l a t e d . On t h e
r i g h t h a n d wardrobe w a l l a r e t h e two t a b l e l e g s s e c u r e l y h e l d by
restraining clips.
T h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y C o n t r o l l e d Blown A i r Heater. The t h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y
blown a i r h e a t e r u n i t i s found i n t h e base of t h e wardrobe
compartment. For o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s and f o r d e t a i l s of a c c e s s
t o t h e blower f a n , p l e a s e r e f e r t o "Operating I n s t r u c t i o n s " . A 240
v o l t l i g h t is f i t t e d t o t h e l e f t h a n d wardrobe w a l l .

9) STORAGE

S t o r a g e i s provided by t h e cupboards, l o c k e r s and t h e bed boxes.

A d d i t i o n a l s t o r a g e is a v a i l a b l e i n t h e overcab bed a r e a i f r e q u i r e d .
The o p t i o n a l overcab bed l o c k e r s , f i t t e d i n p l a c e of t h e overcab bed
a l s o provide a d d i t i o n a l s t o r a g e space. Items may a l s o be s t o r e d
under t h e c a b s e a t s .

IMPORTANT: HEAVY ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED I N ANY OVERHEAD LOCKER OR

I N ANY STORAGE AREA FROM WHICH IT COULD COME FREE AND CAUSE I N J U R Y
TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. ENSURE ALL CUPBOARDS ARE SECURELY
FASTENED BEFORE MOVING OFF.
1 0 ) SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

The Talisman GL o f f e r s t h r e e s l e e p i n g arrangements a s s t a n d a r d ,

e i t h e r two s i n g l e beds o r one l a r g e double bed and t h e overcab
double bed.
S i n g l e Beds. Two s i n g l e beds may be made u t i l i s i n g t h e c a b and
t h e d i n e t t e s e a t s . This o p e r a t i o n i s as follows:-
a ) S l i d e t h e cab s e a t s a s f a r forward a s t h e s t o p s w i l l a l l o w
and r e c l i n e t h e s e a t backs by u s e of t h e knurled a d j u s t i n g
knobs t o t h e h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n having f i r s t removed t h e
head r e s t r a i n t s .
b ) When t h e s e a t i n g c o n f i g u r a t i o n i s i n t h e inward f a c i n g
d i n e t t e p o s i t i o n , t h e b a s e c u s h i o n s should be a l i g n e d on t h e
bed box l i d s , w i t h t h e b o l s t e r s f a c i n g outwards t o a l l o w two
f u l l l e n g t h s i n g l e beds. I f , however, t h e r e a r s e a t s a r e i n
t h e forward f a c i n g p o s i t i o n t h e c u s h i o n s s h o u l d be removed,
and t h e f o l l o w i n g o p e r a t i o n c a r r i e d o u t :
1) Fold forward s e a t base t o h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n .
2 ) Lower b a c k r e s t t o h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n .
3) Replace c u s h i o n s w i t h b o l s t e r s f a c i n g outwards.

Double Bed. I n o r d e r t o assemble t h e double bed, t h e s e a t i n g

should be arranged t o t h e inward f a c i n g d i n e t t e p o s i t i o n . The
f o l l o w i n g should t h e n be c a r r i e d o u t :
I ) P u l l o u t bed box e x t e n s i o n s and b o l t i n t o p o s i t i o n .
2) P l a c e t a b l e s on s h o u l d e r s between bed boxes t o f i l l s p a c e
i n gangway.
3 ) R e p o s i t i o n c u s h i o n s as f o l l o w s :
a ) P l a c e base c u s h i o n s , w i t h b o l s t e r s f a c i n g outwards,
t o e x t r e m i t i e s of bed. Ensure i n f i l l c u s h i o n s a r e i n
p o s i t i o n a g a i n s t t h e walls of t h e v e h i c l e .
b ) P o s i t i o n b a c k r e s t s on t a b l e s between base c u s h i o n s t o
form double bed. Ensure t h e r a k e boards l i e on t h e
formica t a b l e t o p s .
Overcab Bed. The overcab bed may be made up by withdrawing t h e
m a t t r e s s board and p l a c i n g immediately t o t h e r e a r o f t h e f r o n t
fixed mattress.

11) WINDOWS AND VENTILATION

T i n t e d toughened s a f e t y g l a s s is f i t t e d a s s t a n d a r d t o a l l c a r a v a n
windows. Double g l a z e d a c r y l i c windows may be f i t t e d a s a n
o p t i o n a l e x t r a t o a l l caravan windows. Both t h e d i n e t t e windows
have s l i d i n g s e c t i o n s t o g i v e generous v e n t i l a t i o n as r e q u i r e d .
Ensure t h a t t h e windows, when c l o s e d , have t h e s e c u r i n g c a t c h e s i n
t h e c o r r e c t p o s i t i o n . The s e c u r i n g c a t c h e s o p e r a t e as f o l l o w s .
a) S i n g l e Glazed Windows. The l o c k i n g / p u l l c a t c h e s on s i n g l e
-l a z e d windows a r e t o be found on t h e f r o n t c e n t r e s l i d i n g
g
p a n e l . To r e l e a s e t h e window, f i r s t squeeze t h e c a t c h t h a t
w i l l i n t u r n a l l o w t h e window t o s l i d e .
b) Rear Window I n s t r u c t i o n s . On t h e r e a r window two t o g g l e
c a t c h e s f i t t e d t o t h e c e n t r e r a i l must f i r s t be unwound and
r e l e a s e d ; t h e h o r i z o n t a l l y hinged s e c t i o n of t h e window w i l l
t h e n be f r e e t o open and can be h e l d i n t h e open p o s i t i o n by
two cam arms when r e q u i r e d .
c) Double Glazed Windows. The l o c k i n g c a t c h e s on double g l a z e d
windows a r e t o be found on t h e f r o n t c e n t r e s l i d i n g p a n e l . To
r e l e a s e t h e window first squeeze t h e c a t c h t h a t w i i l i n t u r n
a l l o w t h e window t o s l i d e . For l o c k i n g t h e windows, t h e y
should be pushed f i r m l y s h u t a t which time t h e l o c k w i l l
reassert itself.
 The r e a r a c r y l i c window p a n e l s may be s l i d forward t o a s s i s t
i n t h e c l e a n i n g of t h e windows. To c a r r y o u t t h i s o p e r a t i o n
remove t h e s i n g l e screw and b r a c k e t a t t h e t o p of t h e window
b a r . This w i l l a l l o w f u l l and f r e e movement of t h e r e a r
window p a n e l .

To open t h e r e a r window, f i r s t l i f t t h e l e v e r s a t e i t h e r s i d e
of t h e window and t h e n push window base outwards t o t h e h a l f
o r f u l l y open p o s i t i o n a s r e q u i r e d . For c l o s i n g , t h e window
should f i r s t be opened f u l l y t o r e l e a s e t h e r a t c h e t ,
t h e r e a f t e r t h e a c t i o n should be r e v e r s e d .
Overcab Windows. The windows i n t h e overcab a r e a a r e f i x e d
and manufactured i n toughened s a f e t y g l a s s .

THE DESIGN OF THE SLIDING WINDOWS IS SUCH THAT IS CERTAIN

CONDITIONS WATER MAY L I E I N THE CHANNEL. THIS IS PART OF THE
DESIGN AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PROBLEM.

V e n t i l a t i o n . The Talisman GL i s f i t t e d w i t h two four-way r o o f

v e n t i l a t o r s i n t h e l i v i n g a r e a and one i n t h e shower
compartment. T h i s g i v e s generous v e n t i l a t i o n when r e q u i r e d .
Each roof v e n t i l a t o r has a d e t a c h a b l e f l y s c r e e n and t h e
four-way opening f a c i l i t y may be achieved by s l i d i n g t h e
appropriate toggle f o r e o r a f t a s required. I n h o t weather
and where p o s s i b l e , t h e v e h i c l e should be parked i n t h e shade
and i t is recommended t h a t , i n o r d e r t o a v o i d extreme h e a t - i n
h o t c l i m a t e s , t h e c u r t a i n s a r e drawn when t h e v e h i c l e is n o t
i n use. On no account should any v e n t i l a t o r s be o b s t r u c t e d .

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NOTE:
open.
I t is n o t recommended t o t r a v e l w i t h t h e roof v e n t s

INSULATION

A l l body p a n e l s e x c e p t t h e f r o n t doors a r e i n s u l a t e d u s i n g
f i b r e g l a s s i n s u l a t i o n m a t e r i a l . This i n s u l a t i o n g i v e s p r o t e c t i o n
a g a i n s t extremes of h o t and c o l d and a t t h e same time minimises
condensation.

REAR CORNER STEADIES

The r e a r c o r n e r s t e a d i e s , which can be lowered by u s i n g t h e wheel

b r a c e s p e c i a l l y s u p p l i e d , a r e designed t o g i v e g r e a t e r s t a b i l i t y t o
t h e v e h i c l e when it is s t a t i o n a r y on s i t e . The wheel b r a c e f o r u s e
when lowering t h e r e a r c o r n e r s t e a d i e s i s s t o r e d under t h e f a l s e
f l o o r between t h e cab s e a t s .
IMPORTANT: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD THE REAR CORNER STEADIES BE USED
TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE WHEN CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE OR CHANGING A
WHEEL ETCETERA.

ROOF RACK AND LADDER

When u s i n g t h e r o o f r a c k c a r e should be t a k e n t o s e e t h a t a l l t h e
i t e m s a r e s e c u r e l y anchored. Apart from g e n e r a l c l e a n i n g and
p o l i s h i n g , t h e s t a i n l e s s s t e e l roof r a c k and l a d d e r r e q u i r e no
s p e c i a l maintenance. Maximum l o a d on t h e roof r a c k s h o u l d n o t
exceed 140 l b s spread o v e r a s u r f a c e of n o t l e s s t h a n 8 s q f t .

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JACK

The jack and handle a r e s t o r e d below t h e d r i v e r ' s s e a t .

 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

(1) GENERAL A l l a p p l i a n c e s f i t t e d t o t h e Talisman GL have been

thoroughly a s s e s s e d by o u r Development Department i n c o n j u n c t i o n
w i t h t h e r e l e v a n t manufacturer. Before u s i n g them you s h o u l d r e f e r
t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e s e c t i o n i n t h i s I n s t r u c t i o n Book a s w e l l a s t o
any accompanying m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s l i t e r a t u r e . A l l warranty
c e r t i f i c a t e s s h o u l d be completed and r e t u r n e d t o t h e r e l e v a n t
manufacturer.

(2) GAS SYSTEM. The v e n t i l a t e d g a s c y l i n d e r compartment i s l o c a t e d on

t h e lower n e a r s i d e c e n t r e o f t h e v e h i c l e , w i t h a c c e s s t o t h i s
compartment b e i n g through a hinged l o c k a b l e door. The g a s
compartment is f u l l y v e n t i l a t e d and i s i n s u l a t e d from t h e i n t e r i o r
of t h e v e h i c l e . The g a s b o t t l e s a r e anchored by t h e u s e o f two
r e t a i n i n g s t r a p s . The g a s c y l i n d e r s and r e g u l a t o r s a r e n o t
s u p p l i e d w i t h t h e v e h i c l e . The system w i l l r u n on e i t h e r Propane
o r Butane.

R e g u l a t o r s s h o u l d be of t h e t y p e a p p r o p r i a t e t o t h e g a s b e i n g used.

To connect t h e g a s c y l i n d e r t o t h e v e h i c l e g a s l i n e , a l e n g t h of
Neoprene hose 5/16" b o r e and x"
w a l l thickness ( B r i t i s h Standard
3212 P a r t 1) w i l l be r e q u i r e d .

IMPORTANT: HOSE CLIPS ARE TO BE USED ON ALL FLEXIBLE HOSE

CONNECTIONS.

I s o l a t i n g Taps. I s o l a t i n g t a p s a r e t o be found i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
locations:
a. Cooker/Water Heater/Convector H e a t e r . I n t h e s m a l l cupboard
below t h e oven.
The topmost t a p i s o l a t e s t h e w a t e r h e a t e r , t h e c e n t r e t a p
i s o l a t e s t h e c o n v e c t o r h e a t e r and t h e lower t a p i s o l a t e s t h e
cooker.
b. R e f r i g e r a t o r . I n t h e small f l o o r cupboard b e s i d e t h e
r e f r i g e r a t o r , s i t u a t e d on t h e lower s h e l f .

NOTE : EACH APPLIANCE TAP I S I N THE "ON" POSITION WHEN THE

TAP LIES HORIZONTALLY.
 COOKER.

a) General. The Talisman GL i s f i t t e d w i t h a combined

c o o k e r / g r i l l with oven beneath.
B o i l i n g Burners. To l i g h t a b u r n e r , push i n t h e
a p p r o p r i a t e knob, r o t a t e a q u a r t e r a n t i - c l o c k w i s e , t o t h e
f u l l y ' O N ' p o s i t i o n and apply a flame t o b u r n e r . I t s h o u l d
l i g h t immediately. ( I f t h e burner goes o u t when t h e knob
is r e l e a s e d r e p e a t t h e procedure b u t hold t h e knob i n
l o n g e r b e f o r e r e l e a s i n g i t . Cookers f i t t e d w i t h flame
f a i l u r e only).

To t u r n t h e burner t o t h e low/simmer p o s i t i o n g i v e a
f u r t h e r q u a r t e r t u r n a n t i - c l o c k w i s e , any r e q u i r e d s e t t i n g
between f u l l and low/simmer c a n be o b t a i n e d by p o s i t i o n i n g
t h e knob between t h e s e two s e t t i n g s .

To t u r n o f f t h e g a s r o t a t e t h e knob clockwise u n t i l t h e b a r
on t h e knob is h o r i z o n t a l with t h e d o t on t h e knob by t h e
z e r o on t h e f a c i a .

Flame Failure Safety Shut Off Device (FFD)

I n t h e e v e n t of t h e flame being e x t i n g u i s h e d t h e b u r n e r s
w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y s h u t o f f t h e g a s . The oven i s f i t t e d
with an FFD Valve.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Each time t h e hob h a s been used it should be wiped o v e r w i t h a

damp c l o t h and i f g r e a s y a l i t t l e mild l i q u i d c l e a n e r .

Stubborn marks c a n g e n e r a l l y be removed w i t h one of t h e

commercial c l e a n e r s o r s t a i n l e s s s t e e l p o l i s h i n g pads a v a i l a b l e
a t most hardware s t o r e s . Do not use harsh abrasive material as
these leave scratch marks.

A l l s p i l l a g e s s h o u l d be wiped up immediately b e f o r e t h e y
' burn-on ' .
I n o r d e r t o c l e a n below t h e oven, it is n e c e s s a r y t o d e t a c h t h e
oven door s l i d e from t h e r e a r of t h e cupboard door. This s h o u l d
be done by removing t h e t o p screw, t h u s a l l o w i n g t h e oven door
s l i d e t o swivel.

IMPORTANT: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD THE COOKER BE USED TO HEAT THE INTERIOR

OF THE VEHICLE.
 5.3

4) THETFORD CASSETTE TOILET

P r e p a r i n g f o r Use
Open a c c e s s door on t h e o f f s i d e of t h e v e h i c l e and swing o u t
f r e s h water f i l l f u n n e l .
F i l l f r e s h w a t e r tank u s i n g a hose o r j e r r y c a n u n t i l water f u n n e l
l e v e l r e a c h e s neck. Tank c a p a c i t y is 1 5 l i t r e s . During use t h e
d r a i n tube works a s a l e v e l i n d i c a t o r f o r t h e f r e s h water t a n k .
Aqua Rinse may be added t o improve c l e a n i n g of bowl and f l u s h i n g
unit.
Replace cap. Swing water f i l l f u n n e l inward u n t i l i t t o u c h e s s i d e
o f water t a n k . NOTE: 150 m l o f water w i l l remain i n f i l l b o t t l e
when f r e s h w a t e r tank is empty.
Next add Aqua Kem t o C a s s e t t e f o r c o n t r o l l i n g odours. Depress
retaining clip.
Remove c a s s e t t e by p u l l i n g s t r a i g h t o u t . When c a s s e t t e h i t s
s t o p , tilt downward s l i g h t l y and remove.
P o s i t i o n t a n k v e r t i c a l l y and pour o u t s p o u t upwards.
Remove cap. Remove deodorant from s t o r a g e compartment. Add 100 m l
of Aqua Kem through pour-out s p o u t . Add small amount of w a t e r
through s p o u t t o cover t a n k bottom. Replace cap and r e t u r n pour
o u t spout t o its o r i g i n a l stored position.
NOTE: A s an a l t e r n a t i v e deodorant can be added through t h e v a l v e
b l a d e opening.
CAUTION: Do n o t add Aqua Kem c o n c e n t r a t e o r Aqua Kem Bio d i r e c t l y
i n t o t h e t o i l e t bowl while c a s s e t t e t a n k v a l v e b l a d e is c l o s e d .
P r e s s u r e due t o h e a t and a l t i t u d e change c a n b u i l d up i n t h e
c a s s e t t e t a n k c a u s i n g bowl c o n t e n t s t o blow upward upon opening t h e
v a l v e b l a d e , i f opened t o o f a s t . Before each u s e , open and s h u t
t h e c a s s e t t e v a l v e blade t o v e n t t h e t a n k .
S l i d e t h e c a s s e t t e , pour o u t s p o u t f a c i n g o u t s i d e , i n t o t h e caravan
through a c c e s s door. Never f o r c e i n s e r t i o n o r removal of t h e
c a s s e t t e t a n k , damage t o system can occur.
Make s u r e t h e c a s s e t t e is s e c u r e d by t h e r e t a i n i n g c l i p . Close
and lock a c c e s s door.

NOTE: AQUA KEM IS TO BE PLACED I N WASTE TANK ONLY.

Operation

Flushing
1 0 . Before u s i n g t h e t o i l e t we a d v i s e adding some water t o t h e bowl by
p r e s s i n g do& t h e f l u s h knob. This a v o i d s marking t h e bowl. Water
w i l l s t o p f l o w i n g when t h e knob is r e l e a s e d .
To f l u s h a f t e r use p r e s s t h e knob down while t u r n i n g it i n
anti-clockwise d i r e c t i o n .
The t u r n i n g motion opens t h e v a l v e b l a d e , emptying t h e t o i l e t bowl.
This procedure r e s u l t s i n t h e b e s t bowl r i n s e and e f f i c i e n t u s e o f
water. A f t e r f l u s h i n g , t u r n t h e knob i n a clockwise d i r e c t i o n t o
c l o s e t h e v a l v e blade. The t o i l e t can a l s o be used w i t h t h e v a l v e
b l a d e open, which a l l o w s t h e waste t o go d i r e c t l y i n t o t h e h o l d i n g
tank.
12. T o i l e t t i s s u e i s s t o r e d i n t h e s p e c i a l l y designed s t o r a g e
compartment t h a t h e l p s keep t i s s u e c l e a n and dry. I t can a l s o be
p u t on t h e w a l b r a c k e t mounting u s i n g t h e s p e c i a l t i s s u e h o l d e r .
13. To l o a d a f r e s h r o l l of t i s s u e , remove t h e t i s s u e h o l d e r from
compartment by p u l l i n g up on t i s s u e cover. Hold bottom of t i s s u e
h o l d e r i n one hand and cover i n t h e o t h e r , and t u r n i n o p p o s i t e
d i r e c t i o n u n t i l you h e a r a c l i c k . P u l l a p a r t . P l a c e t i s s u e on
h o l d e r , i n s e r t prongs of cover i n t o h o l d e r . Hold cover and h o l d e r
and t w i s t i n o p p o s i t e d i r e c t i o n u n t i l locked. Aqua S o f t t o i l e t
t i s s u e is recommended f o r b e s t r e s u l t s .

Emptying t h e C a s s e t t e

The c a s s e t t e c a p a c i t y i s 20 l i t r e s and s h o u l d be emptied when t h e

waste l e v e l gauge i n d i c a t o r goes from g r e e n t o f u l l r e d . The gauge
does n o t begin t o move from g r e e n t o r e d u n t i l t h e t a n k i s o v e r
half f u l l .
CAUTION: do n o t allow t h e c a s s e t t e t o become o v e r f i l l e d , s e e
t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g s e c t i o n f o r emergency emptying procedure.
Open t h e a c c e s s door on s i d e of caravan. Depress t h e r e t a i n e r
c l i p , p u l l c a s s e t t e u n t i l s t o p , tilt and remove c a s s e t t e .
Carry t h e c a s s e t t e u s i n g t h e lower c a r r y i n g h a n d l e , pour o u t s p o u t
up, t o a normal household type t o i l e t o r o t h e r a u t h o r i s e d d i s p o s a l
p o i n t . S e t c a s s e t t e i n v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o n on t h e ground and r o t a t e
pour o u t s p o u t upward.
Remove s p o u t cap. Grasp u n i t by c a r r y i n g handle n e a r e s t t o pour
spout.
P l a c e o t h e r hand on upper r e a r hand g r i p s o t h a t t h e a i r r e l i e f
v a l v e b u t t o n c a n be d e p r e s s e d w i t h thumb while emptying, t o e n s u r e
smooth outflow of t a n k c o n t e n t s . When emptying, r i n s e t a n k and
v a l v e b a l d e a r e a with water.
NOTE: Depress a i r r e l e a s e v a l v e b u t t o n o n l y when t h e c a s s e t t e h a s
been l i f t e d i n t o is emptying p o s i t i o n w i t h t h e s p o u t p o i n t i n g
upwards t h e d i s p o s a l c o n t a i n e r .
A f t e r p r e p a r i n g f o r u s e , s l i d e t h e c a s s e t t e i n t o t h e caravan.
Check t o make s u r e t h a t t h e r e t a i n i n g c l i p s e c u r e s t h e t a n k i n a
locked p o s i t i o n . The pour o u t s p o u t end of t h e t a n k s h o u l d be
v i s i b l e through t h e a c c e s s door opening. Add w a t e r t o t h e f r e s h
water t a n k a s o u t l i n e d i n " P r e p a r a t i o n f o r Usett s e c t i o n , c l o s e and
l o c k a c c e s s door.

Cleaning and Maintenance

18. No r o u t i n e maintenance is r e q u i r e d on t h e Thetford C a s s e t t e P o r t a

P o t t i . The u s e of Aqua Rinse h e l p s t o c l e a n and p r o t e c t t h e t o i l e t
bowl, v a l v e b l a d e and s e a l s d u r i n g f l u s h i n g . Do n o t u s e s t r o n g
household d e t e r g e n t s o r c l e a n e r s with c h l o r i n e , s o l v e n t s o r a c i d
c o n t e n t s , as they w i l l damage t h e v a l v e s e a l s .

19. Empty c a s s e t t e and r i n s e t a n k w i t h c l e a r w a t e r . Use a mild soap t o

c l e a n t o i l e t bowl, s e a t and c o v e r , a s w e l l as e x t e r i o r o f t o i l e t
u n i t and c a s s e t t e . Replace t a n k i n s i d e caravan.
NOTES: Pour o u t s p o u t and v e n t p l u g can be removed. S e a l s should
be g r e a s e d i f n e c e s s a r y w i t h V a s e l i n e .
 The Thetford C a s s e t t e P o r t a P o t t i is e a s i l y w i n t e r i z e d f o r s t o r a g e
o r c o l d weather.
20. Empty t h e f r e s h water t a n k u s i n g d r a i n t u b e f r e s h water t a n k l e v e l
i n d i c a t o r . P u l l l e v e l i n d i c a t o r / d r a i n t u b e down from t h e t o p p l u g
p o s i t i o n outward through t h e door opening t o d r a i n water from tank.
21. Empty t h e water f i l l f u n n e l by p u l l i n g t h e b o t t l e away from t h e
tank. Remove small water cap a t f i l l bottom, a l l o w i n g w a t e r t o
d r a i n from water f u n n e l .
NOTE: Do n o t t i g h t e n c a p s , t h i s h e l p s i n keeping u n i t d r y .

Cold Weather Use

22. To p r e v e n t f r e e z i n g d u r i n g c o l d weather u s e , add a n t i - f r e e z e t o t h e

f r e s h water t a n k . Use a non-toxic ) p r o p y l e n - g l y c o l ) t y p e o f
anti-freeze. Refer t o C h a r t on c o n t a i n e r t o o b t a i n l e v e l of
protection.

High A l t i t u d e and Hot Weather Use

23. With l a r g e temperature d i f f e r e n c e s and changing h e i g h t s d u r i n g

d r i v i n g , o v e r p r e s s u r e can s t a r t t o b u i l d up i n t h e h o l d i n h t a n k .
To d e p r e s s u r i z e your tank c o n t i n u o u s l y , we recommend t o keep t h e
f l u s h knob a b o u t 1 0 d e g r e e s i n t h e d i r e c t i o n of t h e arrow.

NOTE: 2 . 5 Amp Fuse. A 2 , 5 amp f u s e p r o t e c t s t h e c a s s e t t e microswitch. I n

t h e e v e n t o f t h i s f u s e b e i n g blown, no power w i l l be a v a i l a b l e t o
add water t o t h e t o i l e t bowl. I n t h e e v e n t of t h e r e b e i n g no water
f e e d t o t h e t o i l e t bowl, t h i s f u s e s h o u l d be checked and i f
n e c e s s a r y r e p l a c e d . Access t o t h i s t h i s f u s e is a s f o l l o w s :
1. Remove c a s s e t t e .
2. I d e n t i f y microswitch assembly on l e f t hand s i d e of roof of
c a s s e t t e chamber.
3. Remove 2.5 amp f u s e from b a r r e l h o l d e r and r e p l a c e as
necessary.

5) THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED BLOWN A I R HEATING SYSTEM

(1) General. The Talisman GL is f i t t e d w i t h a Trumatic-s 3000 f a n

a s s i s t e d h e a t e r which is s i t u a t e d i n t h e compartment beneath t h e
wardrobe. The h e a t e r i s of t h e room s e a l e d combustion t y p e ,
e x h a u s t i n g p r o d u c t s of combustion t o t h e o u t s i d e of t h e v e h i c l e .
This f e a t u r e a l o n g with t h e P i e z o i g n i t i o n and flame f a i l u r e
r p o t e c t i o n system e n s u r e s complete s a f e t y of o p e r a t i o n . The g a s
t a p i s s i t u a t e d below t h e oven.
(2) I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r Use.

a ) Ensure t h a t t h e g a s b o t t l e v a l v e and t h e q u i c k - c l o s i n g
v a l v e i n t h e g a s supply a r e open.
b ) Switch on t h e h e a t e r (numbers 1-10) and p r e s s down t h e
c o n t r o l knob down t o t h e s t o p .
c ) A t t h e same time q u i c k l y p r e s s down t h e p e i z o i g n i t o r
s e v e r a l times u n t i l t h e flame l i g h t s . Keep t h e c o n t r o l knob
p r e s s e d down f o r approximately 1 0 seconds u n t i l t h e flame
f a i l u r e d e v i c e h a s responded.
d ) Observe f o r a f u r t h e r 1 0 seconds through t h e s l o t t o
confirm t h a t t h e flame h a s n o t been e x t i n g u i s h e d by a i r i n t h e
g a s s u p p l y ( c a u s e d by a c l o s e d v a l v e o r exchange of t h e
b o t t l e s ) . ON NO ACCOUNT RE-IGNITE BEFORE TWO MINUTES,
OTHERWISE THERE IS DANGER OF DETONATION. T h i s a l s o must be
observed i f an a l r e a d y r u n n i n g h e a t e r h a s been e x t i n g u i s h e d and
needs t o be r e l i t .

I f t h e g a s s u p p l y i s f u l l of a i r i t may t a k e up t o one minute

f o r t h e g a s t o a r r i v e a t t h e b u r n e r . To purge t h e a i r o u t ,
keep t h e c o n t r o l knob p r e s s e d down and c o n t i n u a l l y p r e s s down
t h e p i e z o i g n i t o r u n t i l t h e flame l i g h t s .

To R e g u l a t e w i t h Thermostat. The p o s i t i o n s 6 - 8 a t t h e .
c o n t r o l knob correspond t o a c o n v e n i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e . The e x a c t
p o s i t i o n must be found a c c o r d i n g t o t h e i n d i v i d u a l h e a t
requirement.

To Switch O f f . Turn c o n t r o l knob t o p o s i t i o n ' 0 ' . C l o s e t h e

q u i c k - c l o s i n g v a l v e i n t h e cupboard below t h e oven.

O p e r a t i o n o f Fan. The f a n s w i t c h is l o c a t e d on t h e forward

s i d e o f t h e wardrobe; i t i n c o r p o r a t e s t h r e e p o s i t i o n s , "OFF",
"HALF SPEED", "FULL SPEED". Fan s p e e d s may be s e l e c t e d a s
r e q u i r e d . When t h e h e a t e r i s switched o f f , t h e f a n may be used
f o r blowing c o o l a i r .

Cleaning and Maintenance

1) For your own s a f e t y it is e s s e n t i a l t h a t t h e whole g a s system

and t h e h e a t e r is r e g u l a r l y checked by a n e x p e r t ( e v e r y two
years at the latest).
2) The n u t a t t h e f l u e cowl must be t i g h t e n e d a g a i n a f t e r
approximately t h r e e working hours o f t h e h e a t e r .
The f l u e g a s p i p e and a l l c o n n e c t i o n s s h o u l d be checked
regularly.
3) A t l e a s t once a y e a r remove t h e d u s t from t h e h e a t exchanger,
having f i r s t removed t h e c a s i n g .
4) If t h e e f f i c i e n c y of t h e f a n d r o p s o r t h e u n i t becomes n o i s y ,
t h e f a n b l a d e s must be c a r e f u l l y c l e a n e d w i t h a p a i n t o r t o o t h
brush.
IMPORTANT NOTICES,

1) The h e a t e r must n o t be used while t h e v e h i c l e is being, d r i v e n ,

r e - f u e l l e d , o r is i n t h e g a r a g e .
21 I f t h e b u r n e r makes a s t r a n g e n o i s e o r t h e flame l i f t s o f f ,
t h i s may be due t o a d e f e c t i v e r e g u l a t o r . Have t h e r e g u l a t o r
checked and, i f n e c e s s a r y exchange it.
3 When a new h e a t e r is i g n i t e d f o r t h e f i r s t time you may n o t i c e
a s m e l l . To g e t r i d o f t h i s , r u n t h e h e a t e r on h i g h p o s i t i o n
w h i l s t p r o v i d i n g v e n t i l a t i o n of t h e v e h i c l e .
41 On no a c c o u n t o b s t r u c t t h e h o t a i r e x i t from t h e g r i l l of t h e
h e a t e r . T h i s may cause o v e r h e a t i n g and c o n s i d e r a b l e damage t o
the heater.
51 The compulsory v e n t i l a t i o n h o l e s i n t h e v e h i c l e must n o t be
obstructed.

NOTES :
P
1) DO NOT RUN THE HEATER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS I N MOTION
2 ) ENSURE HEATER IS INSPECTED AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS BY AN
APPROVED AUTO-SLEEPER DISTRIBUTOR.
3) WHEN TURNED FULLY DOWN THE HEATER CASING WILL REMAIN HOT
AND UNADVISABLE TO TOUCH.
4 ) PLASTIC MATERIALS SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAR OF THE FLUE PIPE I N
THE AREA OF THE BOTTOM SHELF.

6) REFRIGERATOR

General. The E l e c t r o l u x RM212E r e f r i g e r a t o r can be o p e r a t e d ' b y

any one o f t h r e e power s o u r c e s :

(1) E l e c t r i c a l 12 v o l t ; a v a i l a b l e o n l y when e n g i n e is running.

( 2 ) E l e c t r i c a l 220/240 v o l t ; a v a i l a b l e when on s i t e .
( 3 ) LP Gas.

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Level.
through
When t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r is o p e r a t i n g , r e f r i g e r a n t t r i c k l e s
t h e c o o l i n g u n i t under t h e i n f l u e n c e of g r a v i t y . To
e n a b l e a s a t i s f a c t o r y flow t o t a k e p l a c e , t h e u n i t must be l e v e l
i n both d i r e c t i o n s , o t h e r w i s e r e f r i g e r a n t can accumulate i n
p o c k e t s and t h e c o o l i n g p r o c e s s impaired. When your
Auto-Sleeper is s t a t i o n a r y f o r more t h a n h a l f an hour it must be
l e v e l l e d i n both d i r e c t i o n s s o t h a t t h e i c e t r a y s h e l f i n s i d e
t h e f r o z e n food s t o r a g e compartment is l e v e l .

S t a r t i n g t h e R e f r i g e r a t o r . Before u s i n g t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r f o r
t h e f i r s t t i m e , it is a d v i s a b l e t o wash t h e i n t e r i o r and
a c c e s s o r i e s as d e s c r i b e d l a t e r under ' C l e a n i n g ' .
d) B o t t l e d Gas Operation - Lighting t h e Burner.

(1) See t h a t t h e v o l t a g e s e l e c t i o n s w i t c h ( r i g h t hand rocker

switch on p a n e l ) is s e t a t ' O ' , i e . i n i t s c e n t r e p o s i t i o n .
(2) Turn on g a s t a p i n cupboard t o l e f t of f r i d g e on bottom
shelf.
(3) Turn t h e g a s c o n t r o l knob s o t h a t t h e f i g u r e ' 3 ' i s
o p p o s i t e t h e i n d i c a t o r mark.
(4) Switch on red e l e c t r o n i c i g n i t i o n switch which w i l l begin
to flash.
(5) P r e s s i n gas c o n t r o l knob.
(6) When g a s i s l i t , e l e c t r o n i c i g n i t i o n switch w i l l s t o p
f l a s h i n g . Hold knob i n f o r a minimum of 5 seconds.
(7) Leave e l e c t r o n i c i g n i t i o n switch i n ON p o s i t i o n , t o enable
f r i d g e t o r e l i g h t i n c a s e of gas flame becoming
extinguished.

e) E l e c t r o n i c Operation.

240 Volt Operation

1. Ensure gas is switched o f f .

2. Turn rocker switch t o p o s i t i o n marked with a plug symbol.
3. Ensure mains hook-up is connected.
4. Turn on 240 v o l t RCCB (which is i n t h e 'UP' p o s i t i o n )
5. Turn on 6 amp MCB (which is i n t h e 'UP' p o s i t i o n )
6. Turn temperature c o n t r o l knob t o r e q u i r e d s e t t i n g .

f) 12 Volt Operation

1. Ensure g a s is switched o f f .
2. Turn rocker switch t o p o s i t i o n marked w i t h a b a t t e r y symbol.
NOTE: When t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r works on 1 2 v o l t o p e r a t i o n no
temperature adjustment f a c i l i t y i s a v a i l a b l e .

g) Useful Tips

It is important t o n o t e t h a t t h e 12 v o l t o p e r a t i o n i s only
intended t o be used w h i l s t t h e engine is running and t h e
v e h i c l e b a t t e r y i s being charged, and thus f o r 12 v o l t
o p e r a t i o n t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r is wired through t h e v e h i c l e
i g n i t i o n switch.
When a t r e s t f o r more than a s h o r t period t h e v e h i c l e
should be l e v e l l e d and t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r switched e i t h e r t o
gas o r mains voltage.
When o p e r a t i n g on mains v o l t a g e , t h e temperature i n t h e
r e f r i g e r a t o r is t h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d and can be
a d j u s t e d by means of thermostat knob. The 1 2 v o l t c i r c u i t
is n o t t h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d and t h e c o o l i n g u n i t
w i l l o p e r a t e a l l t h e time t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r i s connected t o
1 2 v o l t source and switched on.
12 v o l t o p e r a t i o n i s , t h e r e f o r e only intended t o be used
f o r r e l a t i v e l y s h o r t p e r i o d s , i e ; when t h e v e h i c l e is i n
motion. I t i s n o t intended f o r extended p e r i o d s of use
from a 12 v o l t supply, otherwise t h e f r e s h food compartment
may become t o o c o l d f o r s a t i s f a c t o r y s t o r a g e of f r o z e n
foods and d r i n k s .
h) Temperature Regulation

( 1 ) A f t e r s t a r t i n g up t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r , i t w i l l t a k e about one
hour b e f o r e t h e r e a r e s i g n s of c o o l i n g . When o p e r a t i n g on
mains v o l t a g e e l e c t r i c i t y , t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r i s
t h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d and t h e t h e r m o s t a t knob s h o u l d
be t u r n e d t o No 3 o r 4 s e t t i n g . T h i s w i l l m a i n t a i n a
s u i t a b l e temperature i n t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r and f r o z e n food
compartment f o r g e n e r a l u s e b u t i n h o t weather, o r i f more
c o o l i n g is r e q u i r e d , t h e knob s h o u l d be turned t o a h i g h e r
number. A l t e r n a t i v e l y , i f l e s s c o o l i n g is r e q u i r e d , t h e
knob s h o u l d be t u r n e d t o a lower number. (Note: T h i s does
n o t apply t o 12 v o l t o p e r a t i o n which i s n o t
thermostatically controlled).
(2) For o p e r a t i o n on g a s , t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r should be s t a r t e d
o f f w i t h t h e g a s c o n t r o l s e t a t ' 3 ' . This w i l l be a
s u i t a b l e temperature i n t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r i n warm weather
b u t if t h e f r e s h food compartment becomes t o o c o l d ,
e s p e c i a l l y i n c o o l e r weather, t u r n t h e g a s c o n t r o l knob t o
l2' o r I l l .

i) Travel Catch

(1) The t r a v e l c a t c h is designed t o keep t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r door

s e c u r e l y c l o s e d when t h e v e h i c l e i s on t h e move. Remember
always t o push t h e c a t c h down s o t h a t i t s lower end f u l l y
engages t h e p l a s t i c h o l e i n t h e t o p of t h e door b e f o r e
moving o f f , o t h e r w i s e t h e door may open and t h e c o n t e n t s of
the r e f r i g e r a t o r s l i d e out.

j) Defrostinq

F r o s t w i l l g r a d u a l l y form on and i n t h e f r o z e n food s t o r a g e

compartment and on t h e f i n s a t t h e s i d e of t h i s compartment.
The r e f r i g e r a t o r , t h e r e f o r e should be d e f r o s t e d r e g u l a r l y ,
about once e v e r y week o r t e n days depending on t h e
c o n d i t i o n s of use.
To d e f r o s t , t u r n t h e g a s c o n t r o l knob o r t h e v o l t a g e
s e l e c t o r s w i t c h t o l o i , depending on which o p e r a t i o n is
b e i n g used. Remove t h e i c e t r a y and c o n t e n t of t h e
r e f r i g e r a t o r , wrap f r o z e n food i n s e v e r a l l a y e r s of c l e a n
newspaper and p l a c e t h e package i n a c o o l p l a c e .
To d e f r o s t a s q u i c k l y a s p o s s i b l e , a small d i s h of h o t ( n o t
b o i l i n g ) water may be p l a c e d on t h e i c e t r a y s h e l f and a
bowl o f h o t water on t h e c a b i n e t s h e l f , changing t h e h o t
water as n e c e s s a r y u n t i l t h e f r o s t h a s melted.
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Note: Do n o t p l a c e d i s h e s of h o t water on t h e bottom of t h e
f r o z e n food s t o r a g e compartment and do n o t a t t e m p t t o
d e f r o s t more q u i c k l y w i t h an e l e c t r i c f i r e o r o t h e r forms o f
h e a t as t h i s may damage t h e p l a s t i c s u r f a c e .
D e f r o s t e d water w i l l r u n v i a a tube a t t h e back of t h e
r e f r i g e r a t o r i n t o the d r i p c o l l e c t o r fixed t o t h e r e a r of
t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r where it w i l l e v a p o r a t e i n t o t h e
c i r c u l a t i n g a i r . When a l l t h e f r o s t has melted, wipe d r y
t h e f r o z e n food s t o r a g e compartment and c a b i n e t i n t e r i o r ,
t h e n r e s t a r t t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r s e t t i n g t h e g a s c o n t r o l knob
o r v o l t a g e s e l e c t o r s w i t c h and t h e r m o s t a t knob t o t h e i r
respective positions.
 (6) Replace t h e f r e s h and f r o z e n food b u t w a i t u n t i l t h e c a b i n e t
has c o o l e d down b e f o r e making i c e . Remember t h a t i f t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e of t h e f r o z e n food is allowed t o r i s e unduly
d u r i n g d e f r o s t i n g , i t s s t o r a g e l i f e may be s h o r t e n e d .

Cleaning t h e R e f r i g e r a t o r

(1) Clean t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r thoroughly a t i n t e r v a l s when

n e c e s s a r y . Turn o f f t h e g a s o r d i s c o n n e c t from t h e
e l e c t r i c i t y supply depending on which is being used, empty
t h e c a b i n e t and d e f r o s t .
( 2 ) The r e f r i g e r a t o r and i t s a c c e s s o r i e s may t h e n be c l e a n e d
with s o f t c l o t h soaked i n a weak s o l u t i o n of b i c a r b o n a t e of
soda. F i n a l l y wipe o v e r w i t h a c l e a n c l o t h . Do n o t wash
any p l a s t i c p a r t s i n water t h a t is more t h a n hand h o t and do
n o t expose them t o dry h e a t . Never u s e s t r o n g chemicals o r
a b r a s i v e c l e a n i n g m a t e r i a l s on any p a r t of t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r .

1) When Not I n Use

(1) Whenever t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r is t o be o u t of u s e f o r a p e r i o d ,
t u r n o f f t h e g a s , o r d i s c o n n e c t from t h e e l e c t r i c i t y supply
a s a p p l i c a b l e . Empty t h e c a b i n e t and d e f r o s t . Clean and
thoroughly d r y a l l a c c e s o r i e s and l e a v e t h e door open.
Empty and dry t h e i c e t r a y .

m) Maintenance. For d e t a i l s of maintenance, s e e m a n u f a c t u r e r s

instructions.

7) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 Volt
The e l e c t r i c a l supply f o r t h e i n t e r n a l l i g h t i n g , water pump,
e x t r a c t o r f a n , and t h e 1 2 v o l t c i r c u i t f o r t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r i s t a k e n
from t h e v e h i c l e b a t t e r y w i t h t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r wired s e p a r a t e l y and
c o n t r o l l e d v i a a r e l a y through t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h . A second
b a t t e r y is f i t t e d as s t a n d a r d and a s p l i t c h a r g e r e l a y i s wired
between t h e b a t t e r i e s t o p r e v e n t t h e v e h i c l e b a t t e r y from becoming
discharged.

240 V o l t
240 v o l t mains supply is a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n of t h e i n t e r n a l
m a i n s l i g h t , t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r , two 13 amp s o c k e t s and t h e mains
l i g h t . The e x t e r n a l s o c k e t is s i t u a t e d forward of t h e n e a r s i d e
wheel a r c h .

E l e c t r i c a l Components
1
, , B a t t e r v . The v e h i c l e b a t t e r v i s l o c a t e d under t h e bonnet. The
second b a t t e r y is f i t t e d a s f o l l o w s :

a. Petrol. Below r a d i a t o r on n e a r s i d e .
b. Diesel. Under d r i v e r s seat.
 I n t e r n a l Lighting.
a ) Double f i l a m e n t 16w f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t s a r e f i t t e d i n t h e
following p o s i t i o n s :
1) I n t h e r e a r c e i l i n g above t h e s i n k u n i t .
2 ) I n t h e c e n t r e c e i l i n g between t h e t o p l o c k e r s .
3) Two a r e found one beneath each of t h e two s i d e t o p l o c k e r s .
b ) One s i n g l e f i l a m e n t 8w f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t is found i n t h e
shower compartment.
c ) One s i n g l e f i l a m e n t 8 w f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t is found i n t h e
overcab bed a r e a .
d ) Two s p o t l i g h t s a r e found on t h e i n n e r f a c e of t h e forward
bulkhead.
e ) One c o u r t e s y l i g h t is t o be found b e s i d e t h e r e a r door on t h e
s i d e panel adjoining t h e s i n k u n i t .
f ) 240 v o l t mains lamp f i t t e d t o t h e l e f t h a n d w a l l o f t h e
wardrobe.
g ) For d e t a i l s of t h e T a l b o t l i g h t s , r e f e r t o t h e T a l b o t
i n s t r u c t i o n manual.

Water Pump. The water pump f i t t e d t o t h e Talisman GL i s t o be

found by removing t h e p a n e l i n t h e lower r i g h t hand s i d e of t h e
cupboard under t h e s i n k / d r a i n e r . The water system is o p e r a t e d by
s w i t c h i n g on t h e o v e r r i d i n g s w i t c h found i n t h e e l e c t r i c a l p a n e l ,
and t h e r e a f t e r c o n t r o l l i n g t h e flow of w a t e r , and t h e o p e r a t i o n of
t h e water pump, by means of t h e t a p s t h a t a r e found f i t t e d i n t h e
water f a u c e t . The water pump, which i s of t h e t r i p l e diaphragm.
t y p e , is p r o t e c t e d by t h e 1 0 amp f u s e found i n t h e c o n t r o l p a n e l ,
( F u s e No 2 ) .

E l e c t r i c a l C o n t r o l Panel. The e l e c t r i c a l c o n t r o l panel is s i t u a t e d

i n a u n i t above t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r . I t should be noted t h a t t h e
f o l l o w i n g f u s e s p r o t e c t t h e c i r c u i t s below:
Fuse No 1 ( 1 0 amp) Lighting C i r c u i t
Fuse No 2 ( 10 amp ) Water Pump
Fuse No 3 ( 2 amp) R e f r i g e r a t o r i g n i t i o n and w a t e r
gauge
Fuse No 4 ( 1 0 amp) 12 v o l t socket o u t l e t
Fuse No 5 ( 1 0 amp) Trumatic-s 3000 H e a t e r Fan
Fuse No 6 ( 5 amp) Cassette Toilet

The e l e c t r i c a l c o n t r o l panel i n c o r p o r a t e s t h e f o l l o w i n g a d d i t i o n a l
facilities:

R e f r i g e r a t o r 1 2 v o l t o p e r a t i o n l i g h t . The l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s when
r e f r i g e r a t o r is o p e r a t i n g on t h e 1 2 v o l t system
~ a t t e r yCondition ~ n d i c a t o rL i g h t s . I n o r d e r t o check t h e b a t t e r y
c o n d i t i o n , p r e s s t h e water gauge b u t t o n (READ) and t h e b a t t e r y c o n d i t i o n
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s w i l l i l l u m i n a t e . Readings should be i n t e r p r e t e d as
follows:
( 1 ) Green - B a t t e r y is f u l l y charged - 12 t o 14 volts.
( 2 ) Red - Battery requires recharging - l e v e l has reached
11 v o l t s and r e c h a r g i n g should t a k e p l a c e a s soon as
possible.
c . 1 2 V o l t Master Switch. T h i s may be used t o i s o l a t e t h e caravan
e l e c t r i c a l system e x c e p t t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r 1 2 v o l t system which o p e r a t e s
independently through t h e v e h i c l e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h .
d. Water pump Master Switch. T h i s may be used t o i s o l a t e t h e w a t e r
pump. It should be switched o f f when t h e water pump is n o t is use.
e . 1 2 V o l t Socket O u t l e t . T h i s s o c k e t should be used o n l y w i t h t h e
plug s u p p l i e d . I t is s u i t a b l e f o r only 1 2 v o l t DC o p e r a t i o n up t o a
maximum of 1 0 amps. When c o n n e c t i n g t h e 1 2 v o l t p l u g it should be noted
t h e t h e c e n t r e t e r m i n a l i s POSITIVE and t h e o u t e r t e r m i n a l NEGATIVE.
f . Water Level I n d i c a t o r . I n o r d e r t o check t h e water l e v e l i n t h e
f r e s h water t a n k , p r e s s t h e push b u t t o n which w i l l g i v e an i l l u m i n a t e d
r e a d i n g ' o n t h e d i a l showing t h e s t a t e of t h e water l e v e l . I n o r d e r t o
c a l i b r a t e t h e water l e v e l gauge, j u s t f i l l t h e water t a n k f u l l y t h e n
p r e s s and hold 'READ' b u t t o n s e t t i n g t h e i n d i c a t o r t o t h e FULL p o s i t i o n
by use of t h e c a l i b r a t i o n knob.

(6) Battery/Second B a t t e r y . Both t h e v e h i c l e b a t t e r y and second

b a t t e r y a r e f u s e d with a 20 amp blade f u s e . It should be noted
t h a t t h i s f u s e p r o t e c t s t h e 12 v o l t c i r c u i t t o t h e c o n t r o l p a n e l
and caravan e l e c t r i c s o n l y . T h i s f u s e is f i t t e d a d j a c e n t t o t h e
p o s i t i v e t e r m i n a l of t h e v e h i c l e b a t t e r y / s e c o n d b a t t e r y . A 30 amp
b l a d e f u s e is f i t t e d between t h e v e h i c l e b a t t e r y and t h e second
b a t t e r i n o r d e r t o p r o t e c t a g a i n s t o v e r l o a d i n g of t h e second
b a t t e r y c h a r g i n g system.

IMPORTANT: THESE FUSE RATINGS MUST BE ADHERED TO WHEN REPLACEMENTS

ARE NEEDED.

(7) 240 Volt AC Mains Hook-Up. The mains c i r c u i t is p r o t e c t e d by an

RCCD ( R e s i d u a l C u r r e n t C i r c u i t Device) and two MCB's (Minature
C i r c u i t B r e a k e r s ) . These u n i t s a r e co-located and a r e found i n t h e
small cupboard t o t h e l e f t of t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r .
Operation o f RCCB. With mains hook-up connected t h e f o l l o w i n g
a c t i o n s must t a k e p l a c e :
1. Switch t h e main RCCB ON, (which is i n t h e UP p o s i t i o n )
2. P r e s s t h e t e s t b u t t o n ( l o c a t e d a d j a c e n t t o RCCB s w i t c h )
T h i s should cause main s w i t c h t o t r i p .
3. Return main s w i t c h t o ON p o s i t i o n .
4. Switch t h e 1 0 amp MCB t o t h e UP p o s i t i o n , ( O N ) . This
c i r c u i t c o n t r o l s t h e 13 amp s o c k e t .
5. Switch t h e 6 amp MCB t o t h e UP p o s i t i o n , ( O N ) . This
c i r c u i t c o n t r o l s t h e 240 v o l t c i r c u i t . t o t h e
r e f r i g e r a t o r and t h e w a l l lamp.

(8) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SECOND BATTERY

General.

The second b a t t e r y is charged v i a t h e main v e h i c l e b a t t e r y by

t h e e n g i n e a l t e r n a t o r . Wired between t h e b a t t e r i e s i s a 70 amp
r e l a y which, when t h e e n g i n e is running, a l l o w s a c h a r g i n g
c u r r e n t t o p a s s t o t h e second b a t t e r y . When t h e i g n i t i o n is
turned o f f , t h e r e l a y c u t s o f f t h i s i s o l a t i n g t h e second
b a t t e r y from t h e main v e h i c l e b a t t e r y . When t h e second b a t t e r y
i s f i t t e d , a l l auxiliary equipment f i t t e d by Auto-Sleepers is
wired through it t h u s e n s u r i n g t h e main b a t t e r y remains
charged.

Maintenance.

Terminals s h o u l d be p e r i o d i c a l l y c l e a n e d and g r e a s e d . The

anchorage of t h e second b a t t e r y should be r e g u l a r l y checked f o r
s e c u r i t y a s w e l l a s when t h e base v e h i c l e is s e r v i c e d .

NOTE .
-
A u x i l l a r y e l e c t r i c a l equipment such as r a d i o s and c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s a r e wired through t h e main v e h i c l e b a t t e r y .
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BATTERY CHARGER

The Talisman GL is f i t t e d w i t h t h e Z I G D C U / 3 Charging and Power

Supply u n i t . A s a low v o l t a g e ( L V ) t o e x t r a Low Voltage ( E L V )
c o n v e r t e r . t h e u n i t w i l l supply 5 amps o f u s a b l e DC t o power
equipment w i t h i n t h e v e h i c l e ( i e . l i g h t s , pump e t c ) . A s a b a t t e r y
c h a r g e r t h e u n i t w i l l c h a r g e and r e c h a r g e t h e second b a t t e r y up t o a
maximum of 7.5 amps.

Operat i o n

Switch t h e u n i t on by u s e of t h e r o c k e r s w i t c h on t h e e l e c t r i c a l
c o n t r o l p a n e l when power is r e q u i r e d e i t h e r f o r r e c h a r g i n g t h e
second b a t t e r y o f i f 1 2 v o l t power is r e q u i r e d . t h e u n i t is f u l l y
a u t o m a t i c and no f u r t h e r a c t i o n i s r e q u i r e d .

Special Feature

The Z I G D C U / 3 charger/power s u p p l y u n i t i n c o r p o r a t e s a double p o l e

240 v o l t ON/OFF s w i t c h a s w e l l as f o r p r o t e c t i o n d e v i c e s which
e l l i m i n a t e t h e p o s s i b i l i t y of o v e r h e a t i n g o r c u r r e n t o v e r l o a d
throught t h e u n i t .

Protection

The mains s u p p l y is p r o t e c t e d by 5 x 20 mm g l a s s q u i c k blow f u s e s

and t h e 1 2 v o l t o u t s p i n is monitored by a 1%" g l a s s q u i c k blow f u s e .
Replacement f u s e s a r e r e a d i l y a v a i l a b l e from e l e c t r i c a l w h o l e s a l e r s .

WARNINGS :

1. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST A FUSE OF DIFERENT SIZE OR RATING TO

THIS SUITED BE USED.

2. SHOULD A FUSE BLOW. THE FAULT MUST BE DIAGNOSED BEFORE REPLACMENT.

3. IF THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED THE LOAD DRAWN BY ACCESSORIES I N USE

MUST NOT EXCEED THE RATED OUTPUT OF THE CHARGER. I F ONE OF THE
THERMAL CUT OUTS OPERATES I N THE UNIT FOR ANY REASON, THE UNIT WILL
SWITCH OFF AND RESET AUTOMATICALLY WHEN CONDITIONS RETURN TO NORMAL.
( 1 0 ) OPERATION OF MAINS HOOK-UP.

I n o r d e r t o c o n n e c t t h e Mains Hook-Up t h e f o l l o w i n g s h o u l d t a k e
place:

1) Ensure v e h i c l e RCCB is i n t h e "OFF1' p o s i t i o n .

2 ) Ensure a l l a p p l i a n c e s a r e i n t h e "OFF" p o s i t i o n and no
a p p l i a n c e i s connected t o t h e 1 3 amp s o c k e t .
3) Connect mains hook-up c o n n e c t o r t o t h e c a r a v a n i n l e t .
4) Connect p l u g t o s i t e supply s o c k e t o u t l e t .
5 ) Switch s i t e s u p p l y "ON". (If switch f i t t e d ) .

With t h e mains hook-up connected, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h o u l d t h e n be

carried out:

1) Switch main RCCB t o "ON" p o s i t i o n ( i e UP p o s i t i o n ) .

2) P r e s s t e s t b u t t o n ( l o c a t e d a d j a c e n t t o RCCB s w i t c h ) . T h i s
should c a u s e t h e main s w i t c h t o t r i p o f f .
3) Return main s w i t c h t o +'ON" p o s i t i o n .
4) Switch 1 0 amp MCB t o "UP1' p o s i t i o n ( O N p o s i t i o n ) . T h i s c i r c u i t
p r o t e c t s and c o n t r o l s t h e 10 amp s o c k e t .
5) Switch 6 amp MCB t o 'UP1 p o s i t i o n ( O N ) . This c i r c u i t c o n t r o l s
t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r and c h a r g e r c i r c u i t .

IMPORTANT: THE MAINS HOOK-UP LEAD SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED

FOR DAMAGE.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR TAMPER WITH ANY ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT. CONTACT YOUR AUTO-SLEEPER DISTRIBUTOR
FIRST.

(11) WATER SYSTEM

( 1 ) a . G e n e r a l . A 68 l i t r e ( 1 5 g a l l o n s ) f r e s h water t a n k is
f i t t e d . A d r a i n t a p , t o e n a b l e t h e water t a n k t o be d r a i n e d i s
s i t u a t e d i n t h e c e n t r e o f t h e o f f s i d e s k i r t . A waste water t a n k i s
a l s o f i t t e d a s s t a n d a r d . The water system is f e d by a t r i p l e
diaphram water pump and non-toxic h o s i n g is used throughout. The
w a t e r t a n k f i l l e r is found on t h e c e n t r e o f f - s i d e of t h e v e h i c l e .

b. Water Level I n d i c a t o r . The water l e v e l i n d i c a t o r is f i t t e d i n

t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n t r o l p a n e l and is o p e r a t e d by t h e p r e s s
b u t t o n a d j a c e n t t o t h e gauge.

c. Water Pump. The water pump is s e l f priming and i n c o r p o r a t e s

its own p r e s s u r e s w i t c h . It is recommended t h a t t h e w a t e r pump
master s w i t c h be switched o f f when t h e v e h i c l e is t ~ a v e l l i n go r
i s unattended.

d. Water F i l t e r . The w a t e r f i l t e r is f i t t e d t o t h e t o p o f t h e
water pump. T h i s s h o u l d be checked p e r i o d i c a l l y and c l e a n e d a s
n e c e s s a r y . ( T h i s u n i t may be removed by unscrewing).

e. Water Tank. The water t a n k is f i t t e d w i t h b r e a t h e r s t o e a s e

t h e f i l l i n g p r o c e s s . When t h e t a n k is f u l l , w a t e r w i l l escape
through t h e s e b r e a t h e r s .

f. Waste Tank. The waste t a n k is f i t t e d t o t h e c e n t r e u n d e r s i d e

r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e . The o u t l e t p i p e is t o be found i n a
r e t a i n i n g c l i p immediately under t h e rear s t e p ; t h i s
i n c o r p o r a t e s a d r a i n t a p on t h e end o f t h e p i p e . THIS TANK
SHOULD ALWAYS BE DRAINED BEFORE D R I V I N G AWAY FROM A SITE, OR AS
SOON AS PRACTICABLE TO AVOID CARRYING UNNECESSARY WEIGHT. The
d r a i n t a p is found a d j a c e n t t o t h e waste t a n k o u t l e t p i p e .
g. Shower Hand Basin. Soap and washing a c c e s s o r i e s should be
removed from t h e hand b a s i n b e f o r e i t i s r e t r a c t e d i n t o t h e
s t o r a g e p o s i t i o n . In t h e e v e n t of soap o r o t h e r t o i l e t items
being a c c i d e n t a l l y l e f t i n t h e b a s i n when f o l d e d away, t h e s e w i l l
remain i n t h e catchment a r e a immediately behind t h e hand b a s i n .
Access t o t h e catchment a r e a is achieved by removing t h e f o u r
p l a s t i c c a p s on t h e f a c e of t h e b a s i n u n i t and t h e n removing t h e
screws, The b a s i n u n i t may t h e n be withdrawn g i v i n g a c c e s s t o
t h e catchment a r e a and t h u s t h e misplaced items.
Note: The o u t l e t from t h e catchment a r e a may become blocked w i t h
f l u f f and d i r t ; should t h i s occur t h e o u t l e t should be c l e a r e d
c a r r y i n g o u t t h a t a c t i o n a s d e s c r i b e d above.

IMPORTANT: THE CATCHMENT B A S I N OUTLET SHOULD BE CHECKED AT LEAST

EVERY S I X MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT LOOSE D E B R I S I S NOT BLOCKING THE
DRAIN HOLE.

h. Water H e a t e r ; Manufacturers i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r t h e u s e and

maintenance of t h e water h e a t e r a r e provided with t h e v e h i c l e .
The f o l l o w i n g p o i n t s however s h o u l d be n o t e d :
1. Always d r a i n t h e water h e a t e r t o p r e v e n t f r o s t damage.
T h i s s h o u l d be done by unscrewing t h e k n u r l e d knob on
t h e water h e a t e r d r a i n t a p e x t e n s i o n p i p e which is found
by removing t h e panel below t h e water h e a t e r i n t h e
shower compartment.
2. I n t h e e v e n t of p u l s a t i n g flow from t h e h o t w a t e r
system, t h e temperature c o n t r o l knob should be t u r n e d
a n t i - c l o c k w i s e which should overcome t h i s problem.
3 . If t h e bottom p a n e l of t h e water h e a t e r box is removed,
it must be r e s e a l e d on reassembly.

Winter S t o r a g e . If t h e v e h i c l e is t o remain unused

d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r months t h e water system should be
f u l l y drained.

IMPORTANT. FAILURE TO DRAIN THE WATER HEATER MAY RESULT

I N A RUPTURED DIAPHRAM AND DISTORTED DIAPHRAM HOUSING.
WE ADVISE THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR LOCAL AUTO-SLEEPER
DEALER I F YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO HOW TO CARRY OUT T H I S
OPERATION.

THE S T O P COCK IS S I T U A T E D AT THE BACK O F THE HEATER AND

I S ACCESIBLE THROUGH THE PANEL I N THE SHOWER
COMPARTMENT. SHOULD THE WATER HEATER NOT BE USED FOR
PROLONGED P E R I O D S , I T I S RECOMMENDED THAT THE HEATER BE
DRAINED AND T H I S TAP TURNED TO THE O F F P O S I T I O N .

I N THE EVENT O F THE WATER HEATER B E I N G DRAINED AND THE

COLD SUPPLY USED, ALL HOT WATER T A P S SHOULD BE TURNED
O F F TO AVOID THE WATER ' F I L T E R I N G BACK'.
(12) The mains supply is p r o t e c t e d by a 2 amp 5mm x 20mm q u i c k blow
g l a s s f u s e of t h e bayonet f i x i n g type. The 12 v o l t o u t p u t is
p r o t e c t e d by a 1 5 amp 1%"g l a s s quick blow f u s e of t h e screw type.
Both t h e s e f u s e s a r e found i n t h e f a c i a of t h e Z I G DCU/3 which is
s i t u a t e d i n t h e cupboard a d j a c e n t t o t h e r e f r i g e r a t o r .

I t should be noted t h a t when t h e mains hook-up is connected and

switched on, t h e 1 2 v o l t a p p l i a n c e s o p e r a t e through t h e t r a n s f o r m e r
f a c i l i t y of t h e Z I G DCU/3: a t t h e sametime t h e second b a t t e r y is
b e i n g charged. Should t h e 1 5 amp f u s e i n t h e DCU/3 blow, t h e
caravan 1 2 v o l t e l e c t r i c a l system w i l l c e a s e t o o p e r a t e .

I t is f u r t h e r recommended t h a t t h e B a t t e r y Charger is n o t l e f t on
c o n t i n u o u s l y f o r lengthy p e r i o d s w i t h o u t t h e 1 2 v o l t f a c i l i t y being
used s i n c e o v e r h e a t i n g could damage t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r . It i s
a c c e p t a b l e , however, t o use t h e t r a n s f o r m e r f a c i l i t y of the Z I G
DCU/3 without a second b a t t e r y t o o p e r a t e t h e 1 2 v o l t f a c i l i t i e s i n
the vehicle.

( 1 3 ) WINDOW BLINDS
I t is recommended t h a t t h e window b l i n d s and f l y s c r e e n s be used
o n l y when c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s d i c t a t e . A t a l l o t h e r t i m e s t h e y '
should be r e t r a c t e d s o t h a t t h e r e t u r n s p r i n g d e v i c e s do n o t remain
under t e n s i o n .

( 1 4 ) FLYSCREENS
Each roof v e n t i l a t o r is f i t t e d w i t h a f l y s c r e e n .

( 1 5 ) ELECTRICAL CLOCK

An e l e c t r i c a l q u a r t z c l o c k w i t h second hand i s l o c a t e d on t h e l e f t
hand wall of t h e wardrobe. The c l o c k r u n s o f f a 1% v o l t leakproof
b a t t e r y (An EverReady R6PP i s recommended). I n o r d e r t o r e p l a c e
t h e b a t t e r y simply p u l l o f f t h e cover i n t h e wardrobe. T h i s c o v e r
a l s o g i v e s a c c e s s t o t h e a d j u s t m e n t wheel.
 MAINTENANCE

(1) WORK SURFACES. Laminated work s u r f a c e s a r e f i t t e d t o a l l f u r n i t u r e

u n i t s . W h i l s t t h e s e a r e h a r d wearing h o t pans s h o u l d n o t be p l a c e d
d i r e c t l y on t h e s e s u r f a c e s s i n c e damage c o u l d r e s u l t .

(2) FURNITURE. F u r n i t u r e should be c l e a n e d w i t h a p r o p r i e t a r y

f u r n i t u r e p o l i s h p e r i o d i c a l l y . Any water marks t h a t may o c c u r on
t h e hardwood e d g i n g o f t h e f u r n i t u r e u n i t s s h o u l d be removed by u s e
of f i n e g r a d e wire wool and f u r n i t u r e wax. Heavy s t a i n s may need
t o be sanded o u t and t h e edging r e - p o l i s h e d f i r s t w i t h a s h e l l a c
s e a l e r f o l l o w e d by a c o a t o f p o l y u r e t h e n e v a r n i s h and f i n a l l y b u f f e d
up w i t h wire wool and wax.

(3) S O F T F U R N I S H I N G S . S e a t s , c u s h i o n s and o t h e r s o f t f u r n i s h i n g s
s h o u l d be c l e a n e d w i t h a p r o p r i e t a r y f a b r i c c l e a n e r . It i s
i m p o r t a n t t h a t l i q u i d c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t s do n o t come i n c o n t a c t w i t h
c u s h i o n p i p i n g s i n c e t h e removable f o t h e f a b r i c m a t e r i a l w i l l
result.

(4) EXTERIOR PAINTWORK AND FIBREGLASS. E x t e r i o r paintwork and

f i b r e g l a s s s h o u l d be r e g u l a r l y washed and p o l i s h e d w i t h a
non-abrasive c a r wax.

(4) OPTIONAL ACRYLIC DUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS. G r e a t c a r e s h o u l d be t a k e n

i n t h e maintenance o f t h e s e windows and o n l y approved m a t e r i a l s
used f o r t h e c l e a n i n g t h e r e o f . When t h e f r o n t s e c t i o n o f t h e s e
windows is d e s i g n e d t o open, t h e r e a r window p a n e l can be moved t o
t h e f r o n t f o r c l e a n i n g by removing t h e r e t a i n i n g block which is
screwed i n t o t h e t o p o f t h e window t r a c k .

( 5 ) GAS VENTS. A l l g a s v e n t s and f l u e p i p e s s h o u l d be p e r i o d i c a l l y

checked f o r damage and s h o u l d be k e p t free from d i r t . IMPORTANT:
BLOCKING O F VENTS AND F L U E S IS EXTERMELY HAZARDOUS AND SHOULD BE
AVOIDED AT ALL T I M E S .

(6) GAS F L E X I B L E RUBBER HOSES. A l l g a s f l e x i b l e r u b b e r h o s e s s h o u l d be

changed a n n u a l l y and must be s e c u r e d a t each end w i t h j u b i l e e
clips.

IMPORTANT: ALL F L E X I B L E HOSES MUST BE REPLACED ANNUALLY WITH NEW

HOSE TO B R I T I S H STANDARD 3212/1.

(7) GAS INSTALLATION. IMPORTANT: GAS INSTALLATIONS MUST BE I N S P E C T E D

ANNUALLY BY Q U A L I F I E D PERSONNEL I F I N DOUBT CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
AUTO-SLEEPER DEALER.

(8) S E A T RESTRAINTS. IMPORTANT: S E A T RESTRAINT MOUNTINGS SHOULD BE

CHECKED FOR T I G H T N E S S ANNUALLY AND RETIGHTENED I F NECESSARY TO A
TORQUE S E T T I N G O F 24 NEWTON METRES. I N THE EVENT O F ANY IMPACT O F
25 MPH OR OVER I N WHICH SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN WORN, THEY MUST BE
REPLACED BEFORE THE VEHICLE I S USED AGAIN.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

MAINTENANCE AND S E R V I C I N G O F THE CONVERSION IS THE R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y

O F YOUR LOCAL FRANCHISED AUTO-SLEEPER DEALER TO WHOM ALL MATTERS
SHOULD BE REFERRED I N THE CASE O F ANY Q U E R I E S .
 UPHOLSTERY MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Your u p h o l s t e r y s h o u l d be brushed o r vacuum c l e a n e d r e g u l a r l y . F a b r i c s

s h o u l d b e wiped e v e r y s i x t o e i g h t weeks w i t h a l i n t f r e e c l o t h and
f a b r i c c l e a n i n g f l u i d . Velour m a t e r i a l s s h o u l d be d r y c l e a n e d a t
regular intervals.

FABRIC CARE

F a b r i c s n a g s caused by s h a r p o b j e c t s s u c h as t o y s , n a i l s , e t c e t e r a ,
s h o u l d b e trimmed o f f immediately. Never a t t e m p t t o p u l l them o f f s i n c e
t h i s c o u l d c a u s e damage.

Whenever p o s s i b l e , a v o i d e x p o s i n g t h e p r o d u c t t o d i r e c t s u n l i g h t which
might e v e n t u a l l y c a u s e t h e f a b r i c t o f a d e .

F a b r i c s w i t h a v e l o u r t y p e p i l e f i n i s h w i l l d e v e l o p c r u s h marks i n u s e -
t h i s is u n a v o i d a b l e and does n o t a f f e c t t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e p r o d u c t i n
any way.

S T A I N REMOVAL

A p r o p r i e t a r y d r y c l e a n i n g f l u i d w i l l remove most household s t a i n s .

However s t u b b o r n s t a i n s , such a s c o f f e e , wine o r i c e cream may need
p r e - t r e a t m e n t w i t h a mild s o a p and d i s t i l l e d w a t e r .

Small marks i n v e l o u r t y p e f a b r i c s c a n u s u a l l y b e removed by s t r o k i n g

a l o n g t h e p i l e u s i n g a s m a l l b r u s h and w a r m w a t e r .

We s t r o n g l y recommend t h a t b e f o r e commencing any t r e a t m e n t a n

i n c o n s p i c u o u s p i e c e o f m a t e r i a l is t e s t e d f o r c o l o u r f a s t n e s s and
s h r i n k a g e . If i n doubt, p l e a s e c o n s u l t a p r o f e s s i o n a l d r y c l e a n i n g
company .
UPHOLSTERY FILLINGS

A l l seats and c u s h i o n s i n c o r p o r a t e combustion m o d i f i e d f i l l i n g s which

f u l l y comply w i t h t h e 1988 ~ u r n i t u r eand F i r e R e g u l a t i o n s .
 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S

GAS A P P L I A N C E S

A N D F I T T I N G S

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

P l e a s e r e a d t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s and l a b e l s provided w i t h your a p p l i a n c e

c a r e f u l l y and keep them handy f o r f u t u r e r e f e r e n c e . I f t h e r e is
a n y t h i n g t h a t you a r e n o t q u i t e s u r e about - a s k you Auto-Sleeper d e a l e r
f o r a d v i c e . Make s u r e you have means of l i g h t i n g t h e g a s b e f o r e t u r n i n g
on t h e supply.

PERSONNEL

Ensure t h a t you know how t o o p e r a t e t h e equipment - and n e v e r a l l o w

anyone o t h e r t h a n a competent person t o connect o r d i s c o n n e c t a p p l i a n c e s
and r e g u l a t o r s .

CYLINDERS

C y l i n d e r s must be s i t e d away from any h e a t s o u r c e , i n a w e l l v e n t i l a t e d

p l a c e and must s t a n d i n a s t a b l e u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .

REGULATORS

I t i s important t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e c o r r e c t type o f g a s r e g u l a t o r is
fitted.

For propane c y l i n d e r s and f o r butane c y l i n d e r s having screwed c o n n e c t o r s

always, b e f o r e c o n n e c t i n g a r e g u l a t o r t o a c y l i n d e r , e n s u r e t h a t t h e
mating p a r t s a r e c l e a n , f r e e from d i r t and undamaged, and, i n t h e c a s e
of butane r e g u l a t o r s , check t h a t t h e washer is i n p l a c e on t h e s p i g o t o f
t h e connector and is i n good c o n d i t i o n . The c o n n e c t i n g n u t of t h e
r e g u l a t o r must be spanner t i g h t e n e d t o t h e c y l i n d e r v a l v e . (Note: The
thread is left-handed).

For butane c y l i n d e r s w i t h 'switch-on1 o r ' c l i p - o n ' c o n n e c t o r s c o n s u l t

your d e a l e r on t h e type of a d a p t o r o r r e g u l a t o r you r e q u i r e and f i t i n
accordance w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .

SCREWED CONNECTIONS

A l l screwed c o n n e c t i o n s should be f i r m l y t i g h t e n e d w i t h a spanner. Note

t h a t a l l n u t s w i t h n o t c h e s on t h e hexagon have a left-handed t h r e a d .
HOSE AND C L I P S

B r i t i s h s t a n d a r d hose o n l y must be used f o r p a s s i n g t h e s e g a s e s and i t

must b e s e c u r e l y a t t a c h e d w i t h hose c l i p s t o t h e ends provided.

A f t e r c o n n e c t i n g a p p l i a n c e s / r e g u l a t o r s , e t c , check t h a t t h e r e is no l e a k
o f g a s b e f o r e u s i n g . Propane and butane have a d i s t i n c t i v e s m e l l and a
l e a k can u s u a l l y be d e t e c t e d immediately by t h i s f a c t . If a l e a k is
s u s p e c t e d , e x t i n g u i s h a l l naked l i g h t s and c l o s e t h e c y l i n d e r v a l v e .
NEVER look f o r a l e a k w i t h a naked flame, but t r a c e i t by s m e l l and
confirm by b r u s h i n g l e a k - d e t e c t i n g f l u i d ( o r soapy w a t e r ) o v e r t h e
s u s p e c t e d j o i n t . Equipment must n o t be used u n t i l any l e a k is
eliminated.

MAINTENANCE

Like any o t h e r p i e c e o f equipment, your a p p l i a n c e w i l l need r e g u l a r

s e r v i c i n g and c l e a n i n g a s d i r e c t e d i n t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s handbook.

TURNING O F F

After u s i n g an a p p l i a n c e i t i s o f t h e UTMOST IMPORTANCE:

a) That any v a l v e f i t t e d t o t h e a p p l i a n c e i s t h e n c l o s e d t o e n s u r e t h a t
when t h e a p p l i a n c e is a g a i n used t h e t u r n i n g on o f t h e c y l i n d e r
v a l v e does n o t a l l o w g a s t o e s c a p e from t h e a p p l i a n c e b e f o r e b e i n g
ignited.

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FIRE

In c a s e of f i r e , t r y t o t u r n of t h e c y l i n d e r v a l v e , remove t h e c y l i n d e r
from t h e f i r e and e x t i n g u i s h t h e f i r e w i t h a d r y compound e x t i n g u i s h e r .
(DO NOT USE A WATER J E T ON A F I R E O F L I Q U I D L P G ) If t h i s i s t o o
dangerous c a l l t h e f i r e b r i g a d e and move a l l p e o p l e from t h e a r e a .

IMPORTANT: THE GAS APPLIANCES SHOULD ONLY BE USED WHEN THE VEHICLE I S
STATIONARY AND WHEN ADEQUATE VENTILATION I S PROVIDED.

If you a r e i n any doubt about t h e o p e r a t i o n of t h e a p p l i a n c e p l e a s e

c o n s u l t your Auto-Sleeper d e a l e r .

IMPORTANT: ALL GAS APPLIANCES MUST BE EXTINGUISHED AND THE RELEVANT GAS
T A P S TURNED TO THE "OFF" P O S I T I O N WHEN YOUR VEHICLE IS B E I N G REFUELLED.

IMPORTANT: I T IS O F THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT ANY TAP F I T T E D TO A GAS

APPLIANCE IS I N THE O F F P O S I T I O N WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS NOT IS USE, THUS
ENSURING THAT TURNING ON THE CYLINDER VALVE DOES NOT ALLOW GAS TO ESCAPE
BEFORE THE EQUIPMENT IS I G N I T E D .

IMPORTANT: FOR SAFETY REASONS DO NOT USE GAS APPLIANCES WHILE THE
VEHICLE I S I N MOTION.

THE REFRIGERATOR ELECTRONIC I G N I T I O N MUST BE SWITCHED O F F WHEN THE

VEHICLE IS I N MOTION AND WHILST I T IS B E I N G REFUELLED. WHEN D R I V I N G ,
THE REFRIGERATOR SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY ON 12 VOLT.
 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S

E L E C T R I C A L S Y S T E M S

BATTERIES

B a t t e r y t e r m i n a l s and c o n n e c t o r s s h o u l d be f i r m l y connected. B a t t e r y
s u r f a c e s s h o u l d be f r e e o f m o i s t u r e and d i r t . C e l l t o p s must be f u l l y
t i g h t e n e d i f a p p r o p r i a t e . When removing a b a t t e r y always remove t h e
n e g a t i v e wire f i r s t . On re-connection t h e n e g a t i v e s h o u l d be connected
last,

FUSES

Always r e p l a c e blown f u s e s w i t h a c o r r e c t r a t i n g e q u i v a l e n t . Fuses

r a t e d a t 7.5 amp may be r e p l a c e d w i t h an 8 amp f u s e i n c a s e o f
d i f f i c u l t y i n p u r c h a s i n g a 7.5 amp f u s e .

OVERLOAD

Never overload any e l e c t r i c a l c i r c u i t e s p e c i a l l y t h e 12 v o l t s o c k e t

o u t l e t . The r a t i n g of equipment should be checked b e f o r e c o n n e c t i o n .

SHOWER COMPARTMENT LIGHT

Ensure t h a t water does n o t i n g r e s s i n t o t h e l i g h t u n i t .

CHARGER U N I T

Keep t h e c h a r g e r u n i t w e l l v e n t i l a t e d and n e v e r a l l o w m a t e r i a l o r bags

t o be i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e u n i t c a s i n g s i n c e h e a t is e m i t t e d d u r i n g
operation.

240 VOLT MAINS OPERATION

Before c o n n e c t i n g s u p p l y , e n s u r e t h a t t h e c o n t a c t s i n b o t h t h e p l u g and
t h e s o c k e t a r e c l e a n and d r y and e n s u r e a l s o t h a t t h e hook-up p l u g is
f i r m l y l o c a t e d and locked i n t o t h e s o c k e t . Ensure t h e RCCB i s e a s i l y
a c c e s s i b l e a t a l l times.

W I R I N G DIAGRAM

A w i r i n g diagram is t o b e found i n t h e rear of t h i s i n s t r u c t i o n b o o k l e t .

I f i n doubt r e f e r t o t h i s diagram and i f n e c e s s a r y c o n t a c t your l o c a l
Auto-Sleeper d e a l e r who w i l l be p l e a s e d t o answer any o f your q u e r i e s .
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - FIRE

IN CASE OF FIRE: GET EVERYBODY OUT, then

1. Switch off engine

2. Switch off fuel/gas/electricity

3. Raise the alarm and call the fire brigade

4. Tackle the fire if it is safe do to so

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

1. Children should not be left alone in the Motor Caravan.

2. Keep combustible materials clear of all heating and cooking

appliances.

3. Provide at least one 2 kg fire extinguisher to IS0 7156 near

the main exit door and a fire blanket next to the cooker. Know
how to use them.

4. Check fire precautions on site.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

1. A fire extinguisher is fitted as standard. For maintenance see

manufacturers instructions.
 AUTO-SLEEPER ELECTRICAL FAULT DIAGNOSIS

FAULT CAUSE REMEDY

No power on any 12v B a t t e r y f u s e 20A blown Check f u s e . Replace

circuits

Battery connection o f f Check f o r s e c u r e c o n n e c t i o n s

Wire o f f a t f u s e

B a t t e r y f l a t / v e r y low Check c o n d i t i o n of b a t t e r y
charge Recharge/Replace

Battery n o t charging Alternator f a u l t Replace-/Tes t f o r c h a r g i n g

Second b a t t e r y Fuse blown between Check f u s e s / c o n n e c t i o n s

not charging o r van/aux b a t t e r y
holding charge

Relay n o t f u n c t i o n i n g Test relay for operation

Second b a t t e r y n o t e a r t h e d Check f o r good e a r t h t o v e h i c l e

Chassis

Aux b a t t e r y AH r a t i n g Use e q u a l AH r a t i n g Aux b a t t e r y

incompatable

Battery fuse constantly Short c i r c u i t Test f o r short t o earth

blowing

Incorrect fuse f i t t e d - Check f u s e r a t i n g must be

( l e s s t h a n 15 amp) be 20-30 amp blow r a t e d

Reverse p o l a r i t y on Check f o r c o r r e c t p o l a r i t y
battery

Fuse 3 on panel blowing Overload - due t o Check r a t i n g of a p p l i a n c e

when a p p l i a n c e is plugged a p p l i a n c e consumption f i t fuse t o s u i t - do n o t
i n t o 12 v socket g r e a t e r t h a n 7.5 amp u s e f u s e g r e a t e r t h a n 12 amp

Wiring i n s i d e p l u g Check p l u g w i r i n g
shorting

Water gauge g i v i n g f u l l S h o r t a t t e r m i n a l block Check w i r i n g on block

reading constantly on gauge w i r e a t water connector
tank

Moisture a c r o s s t e r m i n a l Clean and i n s u l a t e completely

block t e r m i n a l s c a u s i n g Replace is n e c e s s a r y
s h o r t t o occur
FAULT CAUSE REMEDY

Fridge n o t operating F r i d g e f u s e on p a n e l Check f u s e

on 12 v blown

Relay a t r e a r o f p a n e l Test relay for operation

not operating

H e a t e r element on f i r d g e
faulty

Fridge i g n i t i o n not Fuse No 2 on p a n e l blown Check f u s e

operating

Spark u n i t on f r i d g e Replace s p a r k u n i t
faulty

Switch f a u l t y Test switch f o r operation

RCCB n o t o p e r a t i n g F a u l t y RCCB u n i t Test -

change RCCB i f
necessary

No 240 AC s u p p l y p r e s e n t Test - check p l u g s a r e

f u l l y located. i n sockets

RCCB c o n s t a n t l y t r i p p i n g Supply f a u l t
unable t o r e s e t

Incorrect wiring Check i n p u t l e a d w i r i n g

10 amp MCB t r i p p i n g Appliance f a u l t

Overload due t o i n c o r r e c t Check f o r s u i t a b i l i t y o f

a p p l i a n c e b e i n g used appliance eg c u r r e n t
consumption r a t i n g s h o u l d
n o t exceed 13 amp

5 amp MCB t r i p p i n g F a u l t on f r i d g e u n i t Check f r i d g e

Charger s y s tern

No power on 12 v d c Overload t r i p on c h a r g e r Reset t r i p

circuits out

Overload t r i p t r i p p i n g Overload on c i r c u i t s more T e s t c u r r e n t consumption

out t h a n 15 amp b e i n g drawn

S h o r t on a 12 v c i r c u i t Test f o r short

Red i n d i c a t o r (Batt on B a t t e r y f u l l y charged Check c o n d i t i o n o f b a t t e r y

c h a r g e ) o f f on p a n e l

F a u l t on c h a r g e r u n i t Check c h a r g e r u n i t , r e p l a c e
if necessary

Wiring a t c h a r g e r i n c o r r e c t Check w i r i n g

4 Core c a b l e i n c o r r e c t l y Check p o l a r i t y of 4 c o r e a t
wired a t c h a r g e r p a n e l both p o i n t s