Specifications

6-1
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
You have arrived at your destination and now
want to start to enjoy your new Explorer Group
motorhome. The following is a step by step guide
to connecting your services and getting
everything in your motorhome working.
ELECTRICITY
Power Supply Charger
Your motorhome is fitted with a power supply/
charger. This will charge the motorhome leisure
battery when fitted and also power the 12V
systems in your motorhome.
It is recommended that you always carry a leisure
battery.
The Charger is fully automatic and will not
overcharge the leisure battery.
12v Systems:
Your motorhome is fitted with an automatic
system for selection of power.
When connected to the 230V site supply the
automatic Power Supply/Charger will charge the
leisure battery and the 12V systems.
When the ignition is switched on the 12V system
in the motorhome is automatically switched off,
car power is supplied to the refrigerator and
battery charging is in operation.
GENERATOR/CHARGER
When connecting to a generator, always switch
off the RCD, start the generator and allow
running for a few minutes to stabilize. When this
has happened, switch the RCD to the ON
position.
ELECTRICITY MAINS SUPPLY
Your motorhome’s main electrical installation is
designed to run on 230V at 50 hertz AC supply.
CONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY ON
ARRIVAL AT SITE
Before connecting the motorhome installation to
the mains supply, check that:
(i) The mains supply is suitable for your
installation and appliances, i.e. whether it is
AC or DC and whether it is at the correct
voltage and frequency.
(ii) Your motorhome is properly earthed. Never
accept a supply from a socket outlet or plug
having only two pins, or from a lighting
outlet.
(iii) Any residual current device (earth leakage
circuit breaker) in the mains supply to the
motorhome has been tested within the last
month. In case of doubt, consult the site
owner or their agent.
(iv) Make sure that the switch at the site supply
point is off and that all electrical equipment
in the motorhome is switched off by
ensuring your motorhome mains isolating
switch on the MCB is in the ‘OFF’ position.
Once the above checks have been made:
(v) Remove any cover to the electricity inlet
provided on the motorhome, and insert the
female connector of the flexible orange
supply cable as shown.
(vi) Locate the site supply and remove any cover
from the socket outlet provided at the
supply point. Insert the male plug at the
other end of the flexible orange supply
cable. Switch on the main switch at the site
supply point (if appropriate).
(vii) Place any surplus cable under the
motorhome. Ensure that the surplus cable is
not coiled up as it could overheat.
(viii) The MCB main electricity supply switch
should be put in the ‘ON’ position.
(ix) Check the RCD is working by pressing the
test button. Once pressed all electrical lights
and appliances should cease to operate.
Reset, and then check the electrical system
is operational.