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1. e Thoroughly clean flush and empty the water tank If a water boiler is fitted drain it e The disinfectant should be poured directly into the empty water tank or through the tube that you normally use to fill the tank It is not recommended to pour the disinfectant into a full water tank as the mixing with the water is too slow e After this fill the tank with about 50 70 litres water The bottle of disinfectant must completely have reached the tank e Now you can switch on the water pump and open all possible taps one after the other For each tap let flow water until it smells of chlorine after about 5 litres e IMPORTANT Repeat this step for each tap separately First let flow cold then warm water Do not forget the shower head e Close all taps and let the disinfectant react for about 4 5 hours or overnight e After this open all taps and drain the tank the tubes and the water boiler e After this the water system is disinfected and you may operate with the Linnepe AquaFit water filter system as described in the following e After having fitted with the filter fill the water system again and let flow water for about 5 minutes Contacts If you have so more questions about the product please contact us A Linnepe GmbH Oelkinghauser Str 6 8 D Ennepetal Phone 0049 2333 98 59 0 fax 0049 2333 98 59 30 Email info A Linnepe de www A Linnepe de 63 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns On the ro
2. Open position Closed positionElectric heating The vehicle must be hooked up to the external power supply in order to run the heating system using the built in electrical unit refer to Page 3 e Move the slide switch for electric mode A to the desired power setting e Move the slide switch for the heating circulation pump to the middle position e Adjust rotary regulator D to the required room temperature If there is water in the boiler it is also heated automatically Hot water preparation without heating electric mode e Move the slide switch for electric mode A to the first setting e Move the slide switch for the heating circulation pump C to the bottom position 0 Red Fault lamp F Indicates a fault in the heating system when operating in gas mode To restart the heating system move the slide switch for gas mode to 0 wait for 30 seconds and then try to start the system again moving the slide switch for gas mode to the flame setting Note Please refer to the operating instructions issued by Alde the manufacturer of the heating system for details of other facilities offered by the heating hot water system information on venting and maintaining the heating system and troubleshooting tips Warning The heating boiler system must not be operated in gas mode at filling stations or in the garage 50 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Refrigerator The absorption type refrigerato
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4. The exterior power supply connector has been unplugged and the flap for the input connector is closed The used water drain hose has been disconnected and removed Such items as surfboards or bicycles have been secured safely The stop cocks for the used water and fresh water tanks are closed That you have left nothing behind don t forget to look under the vehicle as well The electric step has been retracted and the outside light has been switched off All rotatable seats have been turned to the direction for driving and are locked in place The pulldown bed has been locked in place and secured where applicable All loose items are safely stowed away All doors windows and roof hatches are closed The door to the living area is locked on the inside The gas cooker has been turned off The TV antenna has been retracted where applicable All cupboard and hatch doors and flaps are closed and locked pressure release buttons pushed in All objects in the bathroom have been stowed away all cupboards and hatches are closed the slide gate on The toilet and the door to the shower cubicle are closed The gas cut off valves for all unused items of equipment are closed on the gas bottles as well as the main on off valve if the heating system is not being used The refrigerator is secured with the door locks The brace securing the elevating table to the floor is tightly fastened The sliding door s is are secured in an end position wi
5. Check the functioning of the refrigerator if necessary clean the burner Check the refrigerator system switches over from 12V mode to gas mode when the engine is switched off Check the functioning of the gas oven and control its aeration Check the functioning of water pump for fresh water Check the water filter for fresh water system and clean it Make a leak test on the fresh water and used water pipes check the flow check the water supply points Make a leak and function test off the cocks Make a leak and function test of the toilette Check the charge level of the leisure battery ies Check the function of the control panel and protective circuit breaker Check the automatic charger and its function when batteries are connected in parallel Check the function of the light system outside and inside Check doors and flaps of the furniture grease hinges and locks if necessary Check the functioning of the fittings and locks of the windows and roller blinds grease if necessary Check the roof windows Hekis and roof ventilators grease the mechanics if necessary Check the functioning of the electrical step grease the bearing if necessary 84 24 48 Month Inspections Zusatzarbeiten alle 24 48 Monate alle 48 Monate Frostschutzmittel der Warm wasserhelzung emeuert 4 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Zusatzarbeiten alle 24 48 Monate alle 24 Monate Gaspr fung durchgef hrt U ja 2 nein alle 48 Monate Frostschutzm
6. Signals that the content of the fresh water tank is being scanned A flashing symbol in conjunction with an audible warning indicates that the level in the fresh water tank has dropped below approximately 35 litres If you wish you can deactivate the audible warning in programming mode 21 Symbol for used water tank Signals that the content of the used water tank is being scanned A flashing symbol in conjunction with an audible warning indicates that the used water tank is filled up to approximately 85 This means that the tank is only capable of carrying approximately 35 litres more before it starts overflowing If you wish you can deactivate the acoustic warning in programming mode 22 PROG Programming indicator Alarm Signal indicator 23 Battery symbol Indicates scanning of the battery voltage in conjunction with No 25 or No 26 A flashing symbol combined with indicator 25 or 26 and an acoustic warning indicates that the voltage of the respective battery has dropped below the permitted value of approx 11 V Switch off all items of equipment which are not essential and recharge the battery via the charger or vehicle generator If the voltage continues to drop the electronic monitoring system deactivates all items of equipment apart from the electric step and light above the entrance door 24 Indicator of solar panel charging 25 Symbol for vehicle battery Indicates scanning of the battery voltage in conjunction with in
7. class front roller blind e Turn the transformer switch with pilot light on e Press the adjustment switch to up or down until the front roller blind is in the desired position The roller blind switches off automatically when it reaches the end position Sliding window in the driver s cab e To open the window press the ends of the grip together and slide the window open e To close the window slide it to until it latches closed Using the roller blinds on the side windows of the driver s cab e Roller mosquito net pull the grip downwards until it latches into the end position To release press the ends of the horizontal grip together and guide the net back into its original position e Roller sunblind pull the grip downwards Simply release the grip to fix the blind in the desired position To disengage press the ends of the horizontal grip together and guide the blind back into its original position Roller blind for the triangular window e Release the safety tab and pull the roller closed by the grip strip e To open pull back by the safety tab Secure the roller blind with the press stud safety tab Note The roller blind works at its best at room temperature 38 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Refuelling A class models and Concorde Ci Always use a car pump to fill up with fuel never fill up from a pump intended for trucks Opening the filler neck The fuel filler neck is located on the left han
8. above RH seating group RH overcab bed lighting 12 V socket outlet seating group Door step 12 V power supply to refrigerator AES electronics Alarm system Radio in living area Central lights Exterior light 18 15 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Terminals in the control and distribution module Term 3 GP ee 7 i i om oc usb E VOD shell ee D fe ah i 1 GOA 2 gt Po ms g IC OOO E DO a EJE a E N 23 Bus PCB for connection of the control panel 24 10 pin connector for the following items of equipment i Output water pump ii Auxiliary heating option iii Not used iv Output Triomatic gas pressure regulator heating v Not used vi Not used vil Not used viii Hot water heating ix Not used x Remote gas switch option 25 9 pin connector for the following items of equipment i A class electric front roller blind ii A class driver s cab lighting iii elevating floor option iv Driver s cab radio v entry lighting vi engine heat exchanger pump option vil Output TV SAT system receiver vill Reserve supplementary socket outlets option ix Reserve supplementary socket outlets option 26 12pin connector for the following items of equipment i iii Output kitchen lights 12 V socket outlet in the kitchen roof ventilator hob igniter oven igniter option iv vi Output bathroom lights 12 V socket outlet in the bathroom
9. and leisure batteries connected in parallel NETZ MAINS Vehicle connected to 230 V mains power supply WECKER ALARM Alarm clock programming UHR CLOCK Setting the time SPRACHE LANG Setting the chosen language KONTRAST CONTRAST LCD contrast adjustment ALARM Alarm clock activation Programming You can use programming mode to set various functions which primarily include the alarm clock function the time and the display contrast in practical day to day operation To set the alarm clock function Press the PROG 2 pushbutton Use the arrow buttons 8 to select Alarm Confirm by pressing the MODE button 7 Use the arrow buttons 8 to set the hour for the alarm confirm with MODE Use the arrow buttons 8 to set the minutes for the alarm confirm with MODE Press the PROG pushbutton again to terminate the setting procedure IN To deactivate the alarm function 1 Repeat steps 1 3 as described above 2 Press the MODE button twice and use the arrow buttons to switch off 3 Press PROG to return to the clock function To turn the alarm off while ringing 1 Press the MODE button To set the clock Press the PROG 2 pushbutton Use the arrow buttons 8 to select Clock Confirm by pressing the MODE button 7 Use the arrow buttons 8 to set the hour confirm with MODE Use the arrow buttons 8 to set the minutes confirm with MODE Press the PROG pushbutton again to terminate the setting procedure Se SN 1
10. by a specialist e Do not modify the gas system in any way whatever and do not perform any work on it yourself e f you would like any modifications to the gas system e g installation of additional items of equipment or an extra connection you should preferably have the work performed by the manufacturer If this is not possible work may only be performed on the gas system by qualified specialists approved by the German LP Gas Association DVFG Ask for verification of this approval Every modification to the gas system must be entered on the gas test certificate failure to comply with this ruling renders the certificate null and void e Examine the connecting hoses for signs of wear at regular intervals If necessary replace hoses with genuine spare parts fitting new ones by the expiry date printed on the original hoses at the latest Only ever use genuine spare parts to replace defective gas system components After igniting a hob burner the respective gas tap must spring back into place automatically The ventilation holes in the floor of the gas bottle compartment must never be closed off or obstructed Avoid kinks in the gas hoses Always connect the gas pressure regulator in the horizontal position Do not smoke or use a naked flame when working with the gas system Make sure that there is adequate ventilation e g roof hatch open when using the cooker to ensure that there is no lack of oxygen Never use the cooker to heat the
11. control panel We recommend that you recharge the leisure battery over a period of 24 hours via the external power supply before setting off on a journey The leisure battery should also be recharged over the same period at the end of the journey Is the toilet ready for use refer to Page 42 Is there spare sanitary fluid on board Is there a water hose on board with a range of different adapters Is there a used water hose on board Is the CEE external cable with connectors on board Is the cable drum on board Have the camping table and chairs been stowed away for sitting outside Have you got the vehicle documents driving licence passport or ID card green insurance card Is the warning triangle first aid kit tool kit torch on board Are the necessary maps camping guides and Concorde owner s manual on board Have you put the spare key in a safe place We recommend that you carry an approved dry chemical fire extinguisher or one that complies with the requirements of ISO 7165 with at least 1 kg capacity This should be positioned near the door to the living area A fire blanket should be fitted near the cooker 65 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Before starting off Before starting off please check the following Outside Inside All exterior flaps and hatches are closed The gas bottles are safely secured in the gas bottle compartment All additional connectors or adapters have been removed or screwed in
12. front 5 5 rear 5 5 Fiat 3 axle 215 75 R 16 C front 5 5 rear 3 5 MB 313 225 70 R 15C front 2 75 rear 4 5 MB 413 416 195 70R 15C front 4 5 rear 4 5 MB 413 416 205 70R 15C front 4 2 rear 4 2 MB 413 416 215 70R 15C front 5 0 rear 5 0 MB 413 416 A class only set C 255 60R 15C front 3 0 3 5 215 70R 15C rear 5 0 MB 416 225 65R 16C front 3 5 4 0 rear 4 5 MB 616 205 75R16C front 4 8 rear 5 3 MB 616 215 75R16C front 4 2 rear 4 8 Iveco 40 C 13 195 75R 16C front 4 75 rear 4 75 Iveco 50 C 13 195 75R16C front 4 75 rear 4 75 Iveco 60 C 15 225 75R16C front 4 5 rear 4 75 Iveco 65 C 15 225 75R16C front 4 5 rear 4 75 MAN 235 75 R 17 5 front 6 25 rear 5 53 Other Issues Is there a spare fan belt on board and have the jack and four way spanner been stowed away Is there a supply of spare fuses on board for vehicle and living area Is there a supply of spare lamps on board for vehicle and living area Is the gas system ready for use refer to Page 15 and have the gas bottles been filled Is the water system ready for use refer to Page 18 To save weight and fuel we recommend that you only fill the fresh water tank as much as necessary on long journeys 100 of water not carried on board can save you up to a litre of fuel for every 100 km e Has the refrigerator been pre cooled refer to Page 40 e Are the batteries fully charged To check press pushbutton 3 on the
13. living area Close the on off valves on the gas bottles if not used for an extended period Do not keep anything else in the gas bottle storage compartment Always keep the gas test certificate in the vehicle Note Wherever possible only use gas bottles filled with pure propane or a mixture of propane and butane Butane is no longer gaseous at temperatures under 0 degrees Celsius and there is therefore no gas flow 25 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Water system General information The water system comprises the following Fresh water tank with lockable cap and stop cock Used water tank with stop cock Central hydraulic pump with water filter Fresh water and used water pipes with stop cocks Hot and cold water drain valves Stop cock for the hot water heating system Using for the first time 1 Please close The stop cocks for the fresh water and used water tanks turn the tap across the line The hot water drain valve turn the tap across the red line The cold water drain valve turn the tap across the blue line All stop cocks The heating system drain valve next to the heater turn the red tap across the line voan m Hot and cold water drain valves Boiler drain valve open position open position u Used water stop cock open position Water filler cap left hand side wall 26 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns 2 Open the cover on the filler hole for the fres
14. lt lt a SOUT HDOWNS CONCORDE REISEMOBILE Owners Manual UK Version Spring 2005 Owner Details There are some key details that you will need to know when communicating with either Concorde Reisemobile GmbH or your local Concorde dealer Please use the space below to make note Reaistration Number Aufbau Number EEE l Owner Details 2 2 Welcome 7 Gongratulations on your new Concorde u aan Laie 7 PIG ESS AICS SONIC cad iio pls 7 Registration Generalinspeclionse eee een 8 GOachWork data Plae nutrir 8 SA een 8 3 Technical Systems 9 Electrical system eier 9 VF 1 OPERA O ROO _ O A 9 ME AA e O A AISAUSELEFEUDERBSERSOBELIL DIENDE ERZESEE 9 Hooking up to the external power supply oocccccoccccococoncconconocononcononononnnconononnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnanenanrnnenananinnns 9 After hooking up to the external power supply cccococcnccconcncccoconononcnconononnonnnonononnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnos 10 D Warning esaa a E eel Gaetan tees tee cea 10 A E mo aetna ges eereestc Re 11 Electronic battery charger en ee ee Regie ee 11 A ee ee ee niet 11 CONTO Panel ines bid le tii aos 12 SH A ah saa Gh She i 12 Warning and Status indicators 132 29 as a a A ende 13 AlBhanumerie messages on the display in ts 15 FOG BAHIA ING ee ee ee ee ae 15 To setthe alarm clock TUMGUOM ores u anna ee 15 To deactivate the alarm Tunetiobmsen esse et e e o tala del ee 15 To turn the alarm off while riNg
15. models these operating instructions should be considered in the general sense The water filter system may not be used with warm water It should not be exposed to minus temperatures danger of damage caused by water please see point 7 In case of improper installation warranty can not be granted for any damage Installation Please don t forget to switch off the water or the water pump before installing the filter system See separate installation notes After installation switch on the water open the additional small tap switch on the pump and let water flow about 5 minutes The water flowing may be a little turbid until there is no more air in the cartridge The water filter is now operative Operating life e Depending on the quality of the water the filter cartridge may be used to filter about 8 000 fresh water e The cartridge must be replaced in any case after two years irrespective of useage e You may have to replace the cartridge earlier if the water does not flow normally It does not mean that the cartridge is defect but only that the filtered water contains a great quantity of particles Replacement of the filter cartridge e Switch off the pump and open the small tap to equalize pressure in the water filter Screw off the bottom to open the water filter housing Take a receptacle to collect the rest of water tripping whilst replacing e Remove the filter cup first and the filter cartridge You may dispose of the car
16. on the outlet connection under the floor of the vehicle Use the bayonet coupling to connect the used water drain hose where applicable 2 Open the outside flap to the used water tank Turn the finger grip Knob at O in the direction of flow through the line 3 When the tank is empty close the tap and used water tank flap again and replace the bayonet cap on the outlet connection Where will you find fresh water and where can you empty the used water tank The documents supplied with your motorcaravan include a motorcaravan service map of Germany issued by the German Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers Association VDWH and promobil which contains a list of supply and disposal stations where you can fill up your fresh water tank and empty your used water tank throughout Germany Other alternatives include garages and service stations as well as camp sites of course Heating System Please refer to the Alde User Manual for full operating instructions Please also note the service requirements for the heating system details are given in the Warranty amp Maintenance Booklet section on page 80 27 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Using The Equipment amp Functions Keys Your Concorde motorcaravan is equipped with a key for the base vehicle and a key for the coachwork or living accommodation apart from the Concorde C 1 on MAN chassis refer to the MAN owner s manual The vehicle key is used as the ignition key and
17. slow discharge It also requires no maintenance at all and has an extremely low level of soontaneous discharge There is therefore no need to remove the battery when the vehicle is temporarily removed from service It is sufficient to disconnect the positive terminal once the battery has been fully charged The gel type battery has a long service life If it needs replacing in spite of this please use another battery of the same type but never fit a vehicle battery The gel battery and the automatic charger have been matched to one another to ensure optimum operation When the engine is running the leisure battery is recharged via the vehicle s generator This is indicated by the batteries connected in parallel symbol No 29 on the control panel When the vehicle is at a standstill without being connected to an external power supply the battery has sufficient capacity to supply the items of on board equipment for several days if used sparingly Under such conditions check the voltage of the leisure battery on the control panel at regular intervals You should never let the voltage of the leisure battery drop below 12 volts If the battery voltage drops too low 11 volts the control panel issues an audible warning tone and the battery symbol No 23 starts flashing If you continue to use electricity without recharging the battery the electronic system deactivates all items of equipment in order to protect the leisure battery You should therefo
18. snow The same applies to the roof hatches If the temperature drops below 0 C fit the winter covers onto the refrigerator vents and remove them again if the temperature rises above freezing point More electricity is used in winter than in Summer so make sure that the batteries are recharged via the external power supply if staying at a site for a longer period The cable should not be laid along the ground as it may freeze there Ventilation is particularly important during the winter months Wherever possible keep moisture out of the living area and if the humidity increases it is advisable to fit a humidity indicator open windows and roof hatches to let it escape A special winter awning is very useful offering space to accommodate wet clothing boots skis etc keeping the moisture from these articles out of the living area If you do not have a winter awning we recommend that you put these items in the shower cubicle to dry Do not turn the heating system down too low when leaving the motorcaravan to ensure that the tank and water pipes are kept warm enough Close the roller blinds at night but open them during the day the heat produced by the sun can help to reduce gas consumption Remove snow and ice from skis and sticks before stowing them away De icing salt deposits can cause corrosion damage to the chassis underbody and coachwork Always clean the motorcaravan and remove all traces of salt after every winter holiday P
19. support is adjusted by inflating it with bellows situated to the rear of the seat on the right hand side You can let the air out again by pressing the button behind the bellows Please refer to the owner s manual issued by the manufacturer of the vehicle for details of the seat adjustment facilities for the coachbuilt models Safety information elf you are driving the vehicle adjust the seat in such a way as to ensure that you can reach all pedals and control elements easily The backrest should be virtually upright Your back should be up against the backrest and the seat belt should make contact in the shoulder area Do not adjust the position of the driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The co driver should also adjust the seat to a virtually upright position for safety reasons The seat belts must be fastened throughout every journey however short 31 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns A Class seat belts Seat belt buckle Seat belt height adjustment Fastening the seat belt e Pull the seat belt diagonally across your shoulder and chest The belt must not be twisted e Insert the mating plate into the seat belt buckle until you hear it latch into place e Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the buckle is securely fastened Opening the seat belt e Press the red release button in the seat belt buckle e Guide the safety belt back to its original position Belt height adjustment e To lo
20. system 30 mbar e The gas system must be put into operation in accordance with the instructions refer to the description on Page 15 Remove the protective cap from the connector Fit the coupling from the appliance onto the connector quick action coupling Open the cut off valve in line with gas line open across the gas line closed A safety valve prevents gas escaping when the cut off valve is open but not at the connected appliance Safety information The external gas connection is only intended to supply gas Never try to feed gas into the system Explosion hazard Outside shower option Using for the first time The water system must be ready for use as described above If you wish to shower with hot water you will need to turn on the combined heating boiler system Open the outside flap and fit the hose connection Open the tap on the shower head Adjust the water temperature with the rotary regulator if necessary 97 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Outside awning option Use the handle provided for this purpose to extend and retract the outside awning To extend To Fit the handle into the fitting on the casing Turn clockwise until the awning runs out audible clicking noise Make sure that the awning is extended evenly over its entire length If this is not the case run the awning back in again and repeat the procedure Extend the awning by around 1 m You will find th
21. the 12 volt relay module and the 230 volt fuse module Initial operation Press the On button on the control panel above the entrance door to activate the independent 12 volt system refer to on page 18 Hooking up to the external power supply Power is supplied to the 230 volt system via the CEE standard external socket under the side window on the left hand side of the vehicle For safety reasons only the cable with CEE connector supplied with Concorde camper may be used for this connection Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Grasp the grooved section at the bottom of the socket cover pull to disengage it and tilt it upwards Lift the cover of the blue CEE connector and insert the three pin CEE connector into the socket until you hear it latch into place The construction of the connector ensures that it can only be plugged in the right way round Plug the earthed connector into the external power source using an extension lead if necessary To disconnect the vehicle from the external power supply first disconnect the earthed connector from the external power source To unplug the connector press the blue release lever next to it downwards and unplug the connector then press the lift up cover down to close After hooking up to the external power supply e This is indicated on the control panel by the word Netz German word for mains on the alphanumeric display and the connector symbol No 28 e You can draw 230 V
22. to open the doors to the driver s cab of every coachbuilt model Please refer to the owner s manual for the base vehicle supplied with your motorcaravan You can use the coachwork key to open and lock the door to the living area the outside flaps the toilet flap and the cap for the fresh water tank Vehicle key example Coackwork key Main Caravan Door Opening closing the door to the living area Release lever Door to living area outside Door to living area inside Locking lever 1 Tounlock 2 To lock To lock the door from the inside Slide the locking lever downwards The door can no longer be opened from the outside Opening the door from the inside Pull the release lever Warning Always lock the door before driving away 28 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Securing the door The door can be fastened open using the latching fixture provided on the body l Fastening the door open Opening closing the roller blind in the door Opening closing the roller blind in the door Press the two horizontal buttons on either side together to adjust the roller sunblind to the desired position Release the buttons to secure Exterior Lockers Turn the key to the right to lock RI r Turn the key to the left to unlock Opening closing the flaps in the valence panels Concorde C 1 only e To open turn the key to the right to release the grip turn the grip to the left t
23. to remove the Perlator smooth flow diffusers from the taps to allow any loosened deposits to escape It goes without saying that you can also have this work performed by your Concorde dealer Coachwork care maintenance schedule The following checks and maintenance work must be performed at least every 12 months e Locks Lubricate with graphite spray e Rubber seals on doors hatches flaps and windows Apply talcum powder or silicon spray e ELCB circuit breaker Check functioning capability Press the test button with the external connector plugged in The circuit breaker must respond e Fresh water filter on the pump Clean Before unscrewing the filter empty the water system points 1 to 8 Decommissioning Unscrew the filter remove the sieve and rinse thoroughly Replace the cover carefully Check for leaks by switching the water pump on e Removing the battery if necessary e Switch off all items of electrical equipment by pressing the Off button No 1 on the control panel Make sure that the external connector is not plugged in and that the engine is switched off First disconnect the cable from the negative terminal then the cable from the positive terminal Proceed in reverse order when replacing the battery e Caution Risk of a short circuit if it makes contact with the underside of the upper false floor 74 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Decommissioning Preparing for cold weather The follow
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25. upper or lower position has been reached Raise the floor Lower the floor S Warnings Make sure that the seats are in the driving positions before raising or lowering the floor Make sure that there is nobody standing on the elevating floor when it is being raised or lowered Check that the movement of the elevating floor and seat belts is not obstructed in any way Always lower the floor before starting the engine Emergency operation If the electric motor breaks down the elevating floor can be lowered to the driving position mechanically A hexagon head has been provided on the drive wheel of the motor for this using a ratchet spanner to lower the floor Ss Drive wheel with hexagon head S Warnings The mechanical drive is not intended for continuous operation 33 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns A class driver s and co driver s seats elevating floor Mercedes option An additional seat height adjustment facility is required to integrate the driver s and co driver s seats into the elevating floor of the MB chassis in order to achieve the ideal seat position in the living area To raise pull the safety spring bolt then pull the seat upwards until the spring bolt latches into place To lower as above in reverse order Safety information Ensure that movement is not obstructed in any way or the mechanism could
26. 5 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Central electrical system The central electrical system is accommodated under the rear bench seat the left hand seat in R models This is where the 12 volt control and distribution module is located as well as the 12 volt relay module and the 230 volt distribution and fuse module 230 V distribution and fuse module with protective circuit breaker The 230 V system is equipped with a protective circuit breaker ELCB earth leakage circuit breaker and 230 V automatic circuit breakers The protective circuit breaker constantly compares the current in the supply and return lines of the 230 V circuit If a leakage current is detected e g due to a short circuit in an appliance or accidental contact with one of the contacts in the socket outlet the circuit breaker opens and isolates the vehicle s 230 V circuit from the power supply This ensures optimum protection against electric shock You can interrupt the supply manually by pressing the grey toggle switch downwards off position thereby de energising the 230 V system Flick the toggle switch upwards again on position to switch on If the circuit breaker is triggered automatically first find out what has caused this to happen Do not switch on again until the problem has been located and eliminated If there is no obvious reason for the circuit breaker to open please contact a Concorde partner or a qualified electrician After connecting up
27. Einnepe AQUAEIT Water filter GDTIOM osas as ee 62 General dC ta isa 62 E A ee ee en ee 62 Operating lien een le ee 62 Replacement or the fiter cani es nee ee 62 MANONG aan eee DIR a NRDER BE eee e ett ee Me BEN LURENEERE note ant Penn See nce Ree Et eae heehee ee Mace te Cee eee BEI 62 Problem Solving and operating advice Eine lee 63 Regular checks and measures Of precaution cccseececceseeeceeececceseeceeueeecsueeeeseueeeceaueeesegeeeesageeessaeeessaaeesens 63 Waler sysiem Disinieelanta u ge 2 nenne 63 N Sale V IOMA nee een 63 COMA oe as 63 On the road with your Concorde driving and leisure information 64 mio A 64 A eier 64 SNOM DC Vavel checks tas a e ld a e e rd el ake 65 OMS ISSUES ee ee AET tas 65 Belo SUA UNC O Mrs A A A A tn 66 nn A A 67 The dimensions of your CONCOrdE cococciicicicicininnnini 67 D safety Information ern 67 Parking ane Overnight SS ee ee ee 68 Tips OF Parking and Overnight Stays ee een 68 Possible ILEEROVerHIghESitesen nee ee are ee Me ee 68 LIVING AO ee A A E E E 69 2 Y A 69 WY IER ODO TANIOMN Eee ee ee aca tte ct Dail ee 70 D Sale MOM MANION aioin ea 70 Coachwork care and maintenance 71 cleaning Ne eeno eaa e een Neee 71 Interior leaningand Cale 2a ee EA iu men 72 FUSNIN Se os oc ncaa oe rae ca Pes een aeg E E E 72 o A EE 72 Stainless Steel Sink cooker nn 72 Resopal Corisan surfaces kitchen and tables oooccccncccccoconccononoconononncnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnn
28. If you wish top the water in the fresh water tank up again to replace the water used to fill the system 8 The water supply is now ready for use You can read the water levels in the fresh water and used water tanks on the control panel Pages 6 7 The water pump starts running automatically when one or several tap s is are opened The water pump must stop running again shortly after closing the last tap If this is not the case or if the pump switches on without a tap being opened you can hear water running this could be due to a leak in the water system Water leaks can cause serious damage so ask your Concorde dealer to check the system for you Always turn the water pump off using the pushbutton 9 when leaving the vehicle for a longer period Note Never allow the water pump to run without water as this could damage or destroy the pump We recommend that you add a sterilising agent to the fresh water tank Alternatively it is advisable to use a separate canister for drinking water or drink mineral water Because of the risk of germs fresh water should not be left in the tank for longer than 3 4 days The used water system should also be emptied at regular intervals to prevent the build up of algae or contamination Emptying the used water tank You can read the level in the used water tank on the control panel Pages 6 7 The symbol No 21 starts flashing on the control panel when the tank is 85 full 1 Undo the bayonet cap
29. Southdowns Welcome Congratulations on your new Concorde This owner s manual describes the functions of your motorcaravan and tells you how to use its living facilities The documents handed over to you include other operating instructions for the base vehicle and for the items of equipment fitted into your mobile home To ensure that you enjoy the comforts of your Concorde and use the amenities that it offers safely and to best advantage please read all instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with all of the functions of the motorcaravan before taking it on the road for the first time The description and instructions are divided into seven main sections Part 1 Owner Details Part 2 Welcome to Concorde Part 3 The technical systems in the motorcaravan and initial operation Part 4 Using the equipment and functions Part 5 On the road with your Concorde Driving and leisure information Part 6 Care maintenance and decommissioning Part 7 Troubleshooting Part 8 Warranty amp Maintenance Booklet Pay particular attention to the special warnings and safety information If you have any questions ideas or suggestions concerning your Concorde please contact your local dealer or our after sales service personnel We want you to be completely satisfied with your Concorde and your opinions are very important to us Concorde motorcaravans are being further developed all the time We therefore hope that you will appreciate that the desig
30. The achievable room temperature is essentially determined by the heat produced by the engine If this is not sufficient to provide comfortable heating of the living area switch the gas heater for the hot water heating system on as well refer to operation of the hot water heating system on Page 39 99 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Engine heat exchanger shut off valve This is situated in the underfloor luggage compartment of a coachbuilt model and to the left of the driver s seat in an A class model It is used to interrupt the water circuit between the engine and the living area If neither of the above mentioned options is required adjust the lever so that it is perpendicular to the line in order to shut off the circulation to the engine heat exchanger Switch for the heat exchanger pump Shut offvalve 60 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Telescopic TV mounting option Press the release button to lock or unlock the telescopic mounting Once extended the TV can be rotated to any position After pressing in make sure that it is locked properly 61 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Linnepe AQUAFIT Water filter option General advice The water filter encloses by delivery a compact filter cartridge 1 m tube all necessary union joints a water tap and a wall unit Following operating instructions for installation refer to a water filter with water tap and wall unit For other
31. WC rear storage compartment lighting walk through lighting lighting for RH rear bed vil ix Output lights for LH seating group LH overcab bed lightinglighting for LH rear bed linen cupboard lighting x xii Output front storage compartment lighting lighting for RH seating group RH overcab bed lighting 12 V socket outlet for seating group 27 Jumper to bypass the absorption refrigerator relay 28 5 pin connector for the following items of equipment i Alarm system li Radio ii Radio memory locations iv Central interior lights v Exterior light 29 Red 2 pin connector for inside temperature sensor Nr 19 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns White 2 pin connector for outside temperature sensor 6 pin connector for control panel Blue 4 pin connector for ammeter sensor 33 White 4 pin connector for fresh water tank probe Red 4 pin connector for auxiliary tank probe option Black 4 pin connector for used water tank probe 4 pin connector for the following items of equipment i ii Absorption AES refrigerator iii Step motor opens iv Step motor closes 37 8 pin connector for operator control panel in entry area central lights exterior lighting step 38 2 pin connector for interior lighting pushbuttons 39 8 pin connector for the following i Output D ii Key iii Mains signal iv Output D v Triomatic automatic gas bottle changeover vi Solar electric system vii Step limit switch viii N
32. ad with your Concorde driving and leisure information Enjoy your freedom and the independent comfortable world of travelling offered by your Concorde There s so much to see and do experiences to be shared with family or friends appreciating the beautiful cities towns and countryside throughout Europe and meeting new people If you keep to the following guidelines your journeys will always be a source of pleasure and enjoyment for you Preparing for a journey The driver is always responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is roadworthy Please pay attention to the following Loading e Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating given in the vehicle documents under any circumstances if in doubt have the vehicle weighed Allow for the items of equipment on board the driver and passengers and all items of luggage e Do not exceed the permitted axle weights given in the vehicle documents have the vehicle weighed if necessary e Distribute the loads evenly do not overload individual hatches or storage compartments e Make sure that the weight is balanced out on the left and right hand sides of the vehicle e Stow heavy and or bulky items in the outside compartments e g camping furniture fishing rods skis barbecue leisure equipment crates of bottles tins etc e Keep pots and pans in the kitchen area and use plastic tableware where possible to reduce the overall weight e Store light foodstuffs and tableware in the uppe
33. all foodstuffs from the kitchen and living area Clean the furniture open cupboard doors and hatches Clean the refrigerator open the door and the freezer compartment comply with the separate instructions Place the cushions upright or remove and store in a dry place Examine the underbody and coachwork for signs of damage and repair if necessary Lubricate the locks on doors and outside flaps with graphite spray Put one or two bowls of salt in the living area to absorb any moisture Air thoroughly every month and replace the salt Either plug in the external power connector every month for at least 12 hours to recharge the batteries or disconnect the battery terminals Repair any damage before decommissioning e Clean the coachwork thoroughly as described in the section on Cleaning the exterior and apply preservative automotive wax to the paintwork e Where possible park the vehicle undercover in a dry well ventilated place Base vehicle Clean and dry the body underbody and wheel arches thoroughly Apply preservative automotive wax to the driver s cab paintwork e Before decommissioning drive the vehicle until the engine is warm and do not start the engine again prior to recommissioning apply the brakes repeatedly until dry before decommissioning Make a note of when the next M O T is due and bring the date forward if necessary Fill up with fuel When the engine has warmed up check the coolant level and concentra
34. alternating current from the 230 volt socket outlets in the living area e The refrigerator can run on 230 V AC e The leisure battery for the living area and the vehicle battery are recharged by the automatic charger CEE input socket Release lever Lug Note Make use of every opportunity to recharge the on board battery Warnings Check the voltage and fusing of the external power supply before connecting up The on board electrical system has been designed for 230 volts and a frequency of 50 hertz Do not connect up to an external power supply with any other voltage or frequency If using an extension lead only use a weather resistant three core cable with a separate earthing conductor The cable must have a cross sectional area of at least 3x 1 5 mm Do not connect up to the external power supply until all preparatory work has been performed Unplug the external connector as the first step in your preparations for leaving the site If a cable drum is used make sure that the cable is completely unwound from the drum fire hazard After hooking up to the external power supply check that the protective circuit breakers work properly Page 10 Do not use the compartment containing the battery and automatic charger to store anything else Repairs to the electrical system may only be performed by a suitably qualified electrician Modifications carried out by people who are not suitably qualified constitute a potential
35. anenennnonss 72 PROOF CAMO de Lee Se een ee se amie canara ee autem ese eeu ee 72 Walls the A IO areas ze ee eu 72 POMO COVE ee en ii loli 72 Bathroom Snowe CU ic ae De a a a ange 72 Roller DINGS Ol ING WINOWS ni ii ann kann 72 A A re Arge 72 O 73 Emptying and cleaning the water system cccccseecccecceeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeseceeesaeeeeeeeesaeeeeeesseseeeeesaeaeeeeeesageeeesssaeeeees 74 A O ne 74 Coachwork care maintenance SChedule oooonncccncccccconnncnnnnconononnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnss 74 Decommissioning Preparing for cold weather ooocococccnccccononocononononnncononnnnonanonnnnnnnnonannnnnnananennnnnenananinnns 75 A EE E EE damian E e an E AE E E 75 BASE Veni E A ETE 75 RECOMMISSIONING rt a a aise len leihen leerer 76 WIOTOI MONG siewstesctocscuted cbeut de aes ds 76 A ee nee 76 Troubleshooting 77 Water supply does Nol WOrk proper tontas 77 Gas hob burner goes out when turned down oooccccnncccccconcccnnnccnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnanennns 77 Combined heater boiler does not work coe ete ws Sealed iene cca pees een oa ee Bee 77 Lighting in the living area does not work uessnsenenessnssnnneennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnsnnennnnennnn 78 No power available at the 230 V socket QuUtlet ccccooonnccncccconnonccononconnnonancnncnonnnnnnnnnnncnnnnonanrnnnnonannnnnnnnnns 78 Automatic char
36. as it will go Press the knob and turn to the left The oven will ignite automatically Keep the knob pressed for around 15 seconds until the safety pilot has warmed up then adjust the burner to the required setting according to the symbol on the button 3 The temperature scale indicates the temperature in the oven The pushbutton turns the oven light on and off Switching off Turn the knob to OFF Close the gas cut off valve Engine heat exchanger option The engine heat exchanger can be used in two ways Using the hot water heating system to preheat the engine e Open the engine heat exchanger shut off valve e Switch on the heating system in accordance with the instructions refer to the instructions for the hot water heating system on Page 39 e Switch on the engine heat exchanger pump the switch is located under the control unit for the kitchen e When the cooling water for the engine has heated up to an adequate extent switch the pump and heating system off and close the shut off valve where applicable Using the warmth produced by the engine to heat the living area while driving Open the engine heat exchanger shut off valve Press the On button and the pushbutton for the heating system on the control panel Switch on the heating circulation pump with the setting in the middle position Set the desired room temperature with rotary regulator D on the panel for the heating system recommended setting E Note
37. at belt coccconnncnnccconncnncononnnnnononanonnnononnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnss 36 Converting the C type seating QrOUp ccccccccssssecccceeeceeeseeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeseceeeeessaaaeseceeeesseaeaseeeeeessseaagsess 36 Converting the seating group into a bed OPtiON ooocccncccconccncccnoncnnncononnnnncnnoncnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnonanennnnss 37 Table exon Os are a le a er le a eh a ee ee eee 37 To alter the position of the table with single leg support uus222uus0444nnnnnnnn nennen nnnnnn nennen nennen nnennn nennen 37 Ar ClASS OUISIG Seale VIC WW MIMO s sn ETE E E AAEE EN 38 A elass TOWLE roler DiNi ans it E 38 Sliding Window mn the drivers CAD enable a a 38 Using the roller blinds on the side windows of the driver s cab ooocccncccccnconccononcnnnonnnncnnnnonannnnnnonanennnnnnnos 38 Roller blind for the triangular window 2 uuusssssneenennnennennnnnnnnnnnnennnn nenne nnnnnnn nennen nnennnnnennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennen nennen 38 Refuelling A class models and Concorde Cl occccccnncccnnccnnnconononnncnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnns 39 Opening the tiler neck nenn lesen 39 GIOSING tie llene euere 39 Opening and closing the bonnet A class oonnccccncccccconnccnnnncnononnnnnnnnonononannnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononenanennns 39 EXtErior IAN o 40 MEAN Br BEI 40 interior MGMUNG A Class ativers Calado 40 Mn ea ee ee
38. be distributed as follows e Abschnitt fur Kunden Counterfoil for Customer e Abschnitt fur Handler Counterfoil for Dealer e Abschnitt fur Concorde Counterfoil for Concorde 12 Month Annual Damp Test Inspection Dichtehits Inspektion Pr fnunkte Dichtheits Inspektion berpr fen auf Allgemeinzustand Dichtheit Verschlei Au en O Oberfl che W nde Dach Eckprofile O Unterboden und Innenfl chen der Seitensch rzen ODachl fter ONahtstellen Dach Seitenw nde Zwischenboden O bergang Wand Sto stange Unterboden I Unterflurkofferraum O T ren und Au enklappen mit Innenrahmen Innen berg nge Boden Wand JDach Wand gt Fahrerhaus Aufbau Einbauelemente gt Fenster Rahmen Scheibe Rahmen Aufbau gt Radkasten Check points for the leak test Please check the general condition tightness and wear Outside e Surface of walls and roof Under body and inner surface of the valence panels Joints on roof side walls double floor Corner profile Roof ventilator Junction between wall and bumper Storage compartment in double floor Inside e Junctions o Floor wall o Roof wall o GCabin motorhome e Fitted parts o Windows frames pane frame motorhome o Wheel cases 83 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns 12 Month Annual Motorhome Structural Inspection Aufbau Inspektion arenes Aufbau estigungsschrauben auf einwandfreien Sitz pr fen A pegar Srita ind Unterbx oli f Besch
39. cally isolated from the vehicle battery so the vehicle battery cannot be discharged The batteries are recharged automatically when the vehicle is hooked up to the external power supply please refer to the information contained in the section on the electrical system However if all items of equipment are used at the same time they use more electricity than can be recharged during the same period so please turn off any devices which are not required even if the vehicle is connected up to the external power supply Check the levels in the fresh water and used water tanks on the control panel at regular intervals When the used water tank is full as indicated on the control panel and by the flashing symbol 21 when the tank is filled up to approx 85 it must be emptied refer to the information of Page 19 When the service gas bottle is empty the Triomatic system switches over to the reserve bottle automatically as indicated by the symbol 19 lighting up on the control panel You should then have the empty bottle refilled and can connect it up again refer to the information on using the gas system for the first time on Page 15 A few average consumption figures for the gas system Cooker 250 g h Heating boiler 350 g h Refrigerator 30 g h Proper ventilation is the best way to create a comfortable atmosphere in the living area Forced ventilation systems are fitted in the roof hatches of your Concorde These must n
40. cupboards heavier items in the lower cupboards and under the bench seats Heavy and bulky items should be kept in the storage compartments outside 42 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Sliding door sliding door to the driver s cab Slide open or closed until the door latches into the end position Make sure that the door is latched open or closed and that it is secured by the lock before starting the engine Open Closed An additional panel is provided for the step leading to the driver s cab to prevent draughts in the living area Fitthe steel pins in the bottom of the panel into the mating holes guiding the panel into position using the spherical knobs provided for this purpose on either side of the step 43 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Overcab bed Ladder for overcab bed Fit the retaining profile over the front edge of the overcab bed and ensure that it is fitted securely Child protection in the overcab bed and in the upper bunk bed Slide the fastener into the receptacle until you hear it engage To release press the sides of the fitting together and pull out of the receptacle AA on nun un nut 44 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Windows The living area of the motorcaravan is equipped with tinted double glazed windows which substantially reduce the amount of heat lost through the windows You can slide or tilt the windows open Opening closing the wind
41. d side of the vehicle viewed from the driver s seat under the front window Open the flap insert the key into the lock in the filler cap and turn 180 to the right holding the cap if necessary to prevent it turning as well Remove the key and press the cover closed Now press the cap down slightly and turn to the left You will hear a short clicking noise as the lock disengages turn the cap another 180 to remove Closing the filler neck Apply the cap with the lugs in line with the cut outs press down firmly and turn the cap to the right as far as it will go Turn the key 180 to the right to lock the cap then press the flap down again Warnings Stop the engine and turn off the heating for the living area or boiler where applicable before refuelling Do not smoke or use a naked flame Don t forget to lock the filler cap again after refuelling If you smell diesel inside the vehicle go to the nearest service station for the base vehicle and find out what is causing the smell Don t confuse the filler neck for fuel with the filler neck for water Opening and closing the bonnet A class e Pull the release lever under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel e Liftthe bonnet and fix open with the support rod Make sure that the rod is properly engaged e Disengage the support rod from the recess in the bonnet and slide it back into the retainer on the chassis e Lower the bonnet carefully with the
42. d swivel the evacuation outlet upwards Figure 3 e Remove the cap take sanitary fluid out of the storage compartment Pour the specified amount of fluid into the tank via the outlet Then add sufficient water to cover the bottom of the tank Figure 4 e Replace the cap and swivel the evacuation outlet back to its original position e Replace the tank with the evacuation outlet pointing outwards Pull on the tank to make sure that it has slotted into place properly Figure 5 e Note The slide gate must be closed when placing the tank in the compartment e Close and lock the door e The toilet is ready for use Note Never use force when moving the tank in and out of the compartment If you encounter problems these are usually due to the slide gate not being closed Operation You can turn the toilet pan to a position that is comfortable for you if you wish Figure 7 Press the flush button to flush the toilet Figure 8 Flushing continues for as long as the button is pressed Move the closing lever to open the slide gate to the waste tank Figure 9 Use the same lever to close the slide gate after flushing lt is advisable to keep the slide gate open when the toilet is in use 53 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Emptying the tank The capacity of the waste tank amounts to 17 litres and it must be emptied when the level indicator lights up i e when it contains more than 15 litres When the light comes on ther
43. dicator 23 26 Symbol for leisure battery Indicates scanning of the battery voltage in conjunction with indicator 23 27 Indicator of generator charging of the vehicle and leisure batteries 28 230 V external power supply indicator 29 Batteries connected in parallel indicator Indicates that the vehicle and leisure batteries are connected in parallel This is the case when the engine is running and the vehicle generator produces sufficient voltage to recharge the leisure battery as well as the vehicle battery and when the vehicle is connected up to an external power supply the charger has recharged the leisure battery to an adequate extent and is now also recharging the vehicle battery 14 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Alphanumeric messages on the display VOLT B1 Testing the vehicle battery VOLT B2 Testing the leisure battery AMPER Testing the leisure battery charge discharge current FRISCHW 1 FRESHW 1 Testing fresh water tank or alarm ZUSATZ AUXILIARY Testing auxiliary tank or alarm back up ABW 1 USEDW 1 Testing used water tank or signal C INNEN C INSIDE Testing inside temperature C AUSSEN C OUTSIDE Testing outside temperature GAS FL GAS BOT Gas bottle alarm RESERVE Indicates leisure battery in reserve ENTLADE DISCHARGE Indicates leisure battery discharged TRITTST STEP Indicates that the step is still extended with the engine running MOTOR ENGINE Engine running with vehicle
44. dicator functions can be found in paragraph 4 of the section entitled Control panel 11 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Control panel The control panel is fitted above the door to the living area It is used to control the on board electrical system provides a status overview of the important items of equipment and issues automatic warnings as and when necessary 112130 j y Lie EOS hm amp NS Sa 060800058 Pushbuttons 1 12 1 Pushbuttons used to switch the 12 V system on and off e Press the On button On green lamp lights up above the button e Press the Off button Off A brief audible signal indicates that the system is functioning properly and the time subsequently appears on the display You can now switch on various items of electrical equipment and use the pushbutton functions described below Every time a pushbutton is pressed it is acknowledged by an audible signal 2 Pushbutton used to set various parameters refer to Programming 3 Pushbutton used to check the voltage of the vehicle and leisure batteries Press this button to switch between the displays for battery 2 battery 1 and the basic display time The battery voltage is displayed as a number in volts and in the form of a bar chart which symbolises the available battery capacity The currently measured battery is indicated by a plain text display B 1 vehicle battery B 2 leisure battery and a symbol for chassis or c
45. dow or roof hatch when using the gas cooker Do not use the gas cooker for heating purposes Never turn on the cooker without raising the cover Keep flammable materials such as oil grease towels and paper well away from the burners If the flame does not burn properly turn the burner off immediately and have the cooker checked Make sure that the knobs return to their original positions automatically This indicates that the safety pilot is active Make sure that the safety pilot switches off with a click after the flame has gone out If this is not the case have the cooker checked by a qualified specialist Never close or obstruct the holes next to the knobs for the burners as they ensure that air is supplied to the burners If the hob burner flame burns yellow flutters or burns unevenly turn the burner off immediately and have 92 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Toilet Using for the first time Turn the water and electrical systems on as described in the relevant instructions The following instructions do not apply if an SOG toilet system is fitted To open the outside toilet door turn the key to the left and press the button Lift the yellow locking bar and pull the tank outwards If the tank is impeded by the stop tilt the front downwards slightly and then lift out Figures 1 2 Note You will only be able to remove the tank if the slide gate is closed refer to Operation e Turn the tank upright an
46. e burner ring e The jet may be dirty Combined heater boiler does not work e If the red fault indicator lights up after switching on wait for a minute and repeat the start up procedure If the fault indicator lights up again please check the following points Is the heating switch turned on at the control panel Has the gas bottle been filled Is the gas cut off valve on the gas bottle open Is the gas cut off valve on the distributor block open Please consult the separate instructions for systems equipped with remote gas switches Euro fuse No 07 defective O 0 07 20 0 9 27 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Lighting in the living area does not work e The master switch is not turned on at the control panel e The fuse for one of the lighting circuits has blown locate the fault and replace the fuse The fuse for the electronic control system No 1 has blown not indicated on the control panel e One of the main fuses for the supply battery is defective e The main fuse in the engine compartment is defective e The battery voltage is too low check the indicator on the control panel No power available at the 230 V socket outlet e The vehicle is not hooked up to the external power supply e The automatic ELCB has triggered Automatic charging system does not work e The vehicle is not hooked up to the external power supply e The automatic ELCB has triggered or is switched off e The charger is switch
47. e any chemical cleaning agents Do not expose seat belts to extreme heat or modify the belts in any way 13 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Emptying and cleaning the water system The water system should be cleaned out at least once a year but earlier if the water has an unpleasant taste Pour fresh water into the tank through the water filler neck with the prescribed concentration of sterilising agent Suitable sterilising agents include Certisil or a denture cleaning product any other products are unsuitable particularly those containing chlorine Leave the mixture to work for a few hours Move the vehicle if necessary to ensure that the cleaning mixture comes into contact with all walls of the tank Switch the water pump on and flush the water pipes drain the mixture into the used water tank and leave it there to work again moving the vehicle to make sure that the mixture reaches all surfaces Decalcification To decalcify the boiler fill approx 20 of water into the fresh water tank with a bottle of wine vinegar or lemon juice Follow the procedure described for using the water system for the first time Allow the mixture to work for a few hours Then proceed in the manner described in the first seven points of Decommissioning After that follow the procedure described when using the water system for the first time again drawing water out of the taps for a few minutes to flush the boiler with fresh water Remember
48. e is room for another 2 litres in the tank which allows you to use the toilet around 5 times Note Do not allow the tank to become too full If necessary refer to the section on emergency emptying in the operating instructions issued by Thetford supplied with the unit 1 N ap 5 6 Note Open the outside door lift the yellow locking bar and pull the tank outwards If the tank is impeded by the stop tilt the front downwards slightly and then lift out with both hands Figure 11 Note You will only be able to lift the tank out if the slide gate is completely closed Carry the tank to a suitable place for emptying e g a disposal station refer to the service map supplied with the unit or a household toilet Never empty the tank into an open drain or in the countryside Put the tank on the ground upright and swivel the evacuation outlet upwards Remove the cap Holding the upper grip with one hand lift the tank with the other hand on the grip at the back Press the vent valve next to the rear grip and keep it pressed while emptying the tank Figure 13 Rinse the tank and slide gate out thoroughly Pour fluid into the tank and add water again as described above and replace the unit Use the smallest possible quantities of sanitary fluid to reduce the environmental impact to a minimum 54 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Rear ladder for coachbuilt models option for A class You can use the rear
49. e supports in the casing Press towards the outside of the awning at the base against the pressure of the spring open out and prop the awning up You can now extend the awning completely e The supports can be propped against the ground e Adjust the supports to the required height fold the lever upwards e You can use the pegs supplied with the awning to secure the supports e Remove the handle and stow away Fit cloth tensioning rod 1 2 according to length retract The awning should be retracted in a clean dry state Fit the handle into the fitting on the casing and turn counter clockwise to retract the awning until 1 m remains Fold the lock lever of each support inwards Flatten the end piece of the support Push the inner tube in slightly and place the support inside the casing Proceed in the same way for the other support The awning must roll onto the drum from below Retract the awning completely until it is locked in position on both sides Safety information Retract the awning in high wind Use the supplementary support if the awning measures 4 m or longer 58 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Alarm system option Please refer to the separate instructions provided with the system Gas oven option Using for the first time The gas system must have been put into service in accordance with the instructions 1 Open the gas cut off valve on the distribution block Open the oven door as far
50. ease bear this in mind when overtaking and braking both of these manoeuvres take longer than you are used to If in doubt never overtake Under certain circumstances long descents e g mountain passes may cause the brakes to overheat so take a break where parking space is available and change into a lower gear to support braking Never allow the vehicle to travel too fast particularly on mountain roads Be particularly careful when turning round or reversing Wherever possible keep to well built motorways and main roads at night When driving along narrow lanes make sure that the bodywork and windows are not scratched by branches hanging across the road If your motorcaravan is equipped with a turbo diesel engine allow it to idle for 1 2 minutes before turning it off in order to reduce the temperature and rpm of the turbocharger Please also bear this mind when parking en route Your motorcaravan has been designed for a top speed of 120 km h 75 mph Do not drive at full throttle until the engine has warned up to operating temperature Changing up early can save fuel Avoid driving at top speed The maximum permitted speed for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3 5 metric tons outside built up areas is 80 km h 50 mph Drive carefully defensively with consideration for others and look ahead TAKE YOUR TIME YOU RE ON HOLIDAY 67 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Parking and overnight stays Mo
51. ed off Off switch position Gas appliances do not work The gas bottles are empty The main on off valve on the gas bottle is closed The gas cut off valve is closed The remote gas switch is closed if fitted refer to separate instructions After connecting up a new gas bottle it takes a few minutes before the air is forced out of the gas lines If necessary repeat the procedure for igniting the gas appliance several times e Ice has formed in the gas pressure regulator when the outside temperature has dropped below freezing point Press the gas pressure regulator heater button No 12 on the control panel When filling with water water appears under the vehicle e Close all drain valves as described in the section on using the water system for the first time Running noises from the water pump although no water is being drawn Is there water in the vehicle e There is a leak in the water system e Turn the water pump off immediately e Locate the leak or go to the nearest service station 78 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Refrigerator does not work In gas mode The cut off valve for the gas line or on the bottle is closed gas bottle is empty Engine running immediately beforehand 15 min disable period Gas cut off valve closed Dirt in the burner Spark plug or spark plug socket defective A cooling effect is not noticeable until more than an hour has passed In 12 V mode e Euro fuse No 18 d
52. efective e After starting the engine power is not supplied to the refrigerator for around 10 seconds In 230 V mode e External connector is not plugged in 79 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Introduction Sehr geehrter Concorde Kunde herzlichen Gl ckwunsch zum Kauf Ihres Concorde Reisemobils Damit Sie lange Freude an Ihrem Fahrzeug haben empfehlen wir Ihnen dringend die f r das Basisfahrzeug und den Aufbau vorge schriebenen Wartungs Inspektions und Pflegearbeiten regelm ig durchzuf hren Die Aufbau und Dichtheitsinspektionen sind sp testens 12 Monate nach Fahrzeugfertigstellung und im folgendem alle 12 Monate nach der ersten Inspektion durch Concorde oder durch eine von Concorde autorisierte Vertragswerkstatt durchzuf hren und in diesem Inspektionsheft zu dokumentie ren F r das Fahrgestell gelten die Vorschriften und Empfehlungen des jeweiligen Herstellers Hinweis Beim Modell Concorde Compact ist keine Dichtheitsinspektion erforderlich Die Voraussetzungen und der Umfang der Concorde Dichtheits Garantie sind in der am Ende dieses Inspektionshefts abgedruckten Garantie Erkl rung geregelt Bitte senden Sie den f r Concorde bestimmten Abschnitt des Auslieferungsscheins innerhalb von zehn Werktagen nach Zulassung zusammen mit einer Kopie Ihres Kfz Scheins an uns zur ck Be Weiterverkauf des Fahrzeuges ist der neue Halter verpflichtet Concorde dies mit der nachfolgenden Ha
53. ely fastened Pull the seat belt diagonally across your shoulder and chest Insert the mating plate into the seat belt buckle until you hear it latch into place Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the buckle is securely fastened Check that the belt works properly by jerking on the belt with your hand the retractor reel must block the movement Opening the seat belt Press the red release button in the seat belt buckle and support the automatic retraction facility by guiding the safety belt back to its original position Safety information Adopt an upright sitting position with your hips up against the backrest Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted that it is taut over hips and shoulder and that it is not stretched over hard or breakable objects in the pockets of your clothes The seat belt must not make contact with your neck and must not be caught up on or in anything The belt should be as close to the body as possible so avoid wearing thick garments Retention the belt frequently at shoulder level Only ever use a Seat belt to restrain one person Do not take infants or small children on your lap while the vehicle is moving Use suitable restraint systems for children up to 12 years of age Comply with the manufacturer s instructions in this respect 35 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Converting the bench seat of a C type seating group additional seat with 3 point seat belt e Re
54. er of paint Never rub the vehicle dry Please bear in mind Washing a vehicle may have an impact on the environment You should therefore only wash your motorcaravan at places where it is expressly permitted 71 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Interior cleaning and care Furnishings Wipe over the surface with adamp chamois leather and rub dry with a clean soft cloth Upholstery Keep moisture and sand away from the upholstery Use a vacuum cleaner Clean stubborn marks and stains with a special fine detergent or warm water with a dash of vinegar Stainless steel sink cooker Use standard stainless steel care products to care for the sink and cooker The pan supports can be removed to facilitate cleaning Make sure that they are fitted again properly Use a brush to clean the burners Resopal Corisan surfaces kitchen and tables Clean Resopal surfaces with a soft damp cloth using a warm soap solution if necessary or a standard detergent that does not contain any scouring or very alkaline components Particularly stubborn marks can be removed with an organic solvent e g methylated spirit Roof carpet Use a carpet cleaner to remove marks Walls in the shower and living area Wipe the walls in the shower and living area with a damp cloth and mild soap solution Make sure that no water gets under the built in furnishings Only use soft cloths PVC floor covering Wipe over the PVC floor covering with a normal ho
55. ermitted minimum operating temperature for the vehicle down to minus 30 C 70 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Coachwork care and maintenance Regular care and maintenance play an important role with respect to the reliable running of your Concorde and are essential in helping to maintain its value We recommend that you have the maintenance work described in the service document provided with your motorcaravan carried out by your dealer once a year The following sections contain instructions for care and maintenance work that you can perform yourself Cleaning the exterior By cleaning the exterior of your motorcaravan you not only ensure that it continues to look good you are also ensuring that it maintains its value There are many environmental influences which can detrimentally affect the paintwork Tar insects bird droppings resin from trees pollen and industrial pollutants are all substances which are particularly aggressive to the paintwork De icing salt may attack the aluminium alloys used in the coachwork in the winter The paintwork therefore requires a regular care routine at least once a month The vehicle must be cleaned as quickly as possible if it is particularly dirty or in exceptional situations Note Please comply with the following cleaning instructions e Cover the vents for the combined heating boiler system and the refrigerator e Use special cleaning agents which are available from specialist deal
56. ers to remove stubborn marks or deposits such as tar insects etc Using a hose rinse the vehicle from top to bottom with lots of warm water starting with the roof Then clean the surface of the paintwork with a sponge and a gentle car shampoo or soap solution Rinse off with lots of clean water Use a soft cloth or chamois leather to wipe the surface dry Use water or a high pressure cleaner to wash the underbody the chassis frame and the axles then examine for signs of damage Any damage should be rectified by your dealer without delay If you use a high pressure cleaner use a moderate jet and keep the temperature below 30 C Do not direct the jet onto the windows doors outside flaps ventilation grids or decorative stickers Exercise particular care when cleaning the windows and only use a mild soap solution or a little detergent a very soft sponge and lots of water Never use methylated spirit thinners silicon remover or other aggressive media The same applies to the rubber seals surrounding the windows and doors Any scratches may be polished out gently using a special polish for acrylic glass windows Apply a good quality automotive wax all over the paintwork as well as the GRP rear panel and valence panels in spring and autumn The preservative wax provides a protective film for the paintwork and inhibits the adhesion of dirt particles Polish should only be used under exceptional circumstances as it removes the uppermost lay
57. es Press this button to switch between the displays for the inside temperature outside temperature and basic display time The temperature is displayed as a number in degrees Celsius The measured temperature is indicated by a plain language text 7 MODE pushbutton used to confirm selected functions refer to Programming 8 Pushbutton used to select functions refer to Programming 12 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns 9 Pushbutton used to switch the pressurised water pump on and off The yellow light emitting diode LED indicates that the pump is ready for use Refer to the section on using the water system for more detailed information 10 Pushbutton used to switch the interior lighting on and off The yellow LED lights up to indicate that the pushbutton has been switched on 11 Pushbutton for the power supply to the hot water heating The yellow LED lights up to indicate that the pushbutton has been switched on Note Always switch the heating on and off at the heating system control panel Never switch on or off directly via pushbutton 11 as this could cause a fault in the heating system 12 Pushbutton for the gas pressure regulator heating system The yellow LED lights up to indicate that the pushbutton has been switched on If the outside temperature drops below plus 4 degrees Celsius you should use this pushbutton to switch on the heating system for the gas pressure regulator in order to prevent the press
58. ever be closed or obstructed under any circumstances or there is a risk of suffocation Water vapour is released when cooking and by wet clothing etc Apart from this we all excrete moisture with each breath It may therefore be necessary to open the windows and roof hatches for extra ventilation according to the relative humidity Any condensation is also dried out by the heating system Check that there is sufficient fresh water and used water capacity in the tanks before using the shower There is a rail for drying wet clothing in the shower cubicle Please remove this by knocking it gently upwards before showering Open the built in roof hatch after showering to allow the resulting water vapour to escape It is a good idea to use a pressure cooker to prevent the build up of steam when cooking You can also switch on the electric roof ventilator if necessary Always open a window or roof hatch when cooking to replace the oxygen used by the burners If the temperature outside the vehicle is very high open the doors and windows to air the interior thoroughly and reduce the temperature inside and close the roller blinds if possible especially before leaving the vehicle The aluminium coating reflects sunlight Close the sliding door between the living area and driver s cab If you own an A class model close the front roller blind gt Warning Do not attempt to modify or repair the forced ventilation system yourself or you may put your own li
59. fe or the lives of other passengers at risk due to a lack of oxygen 69 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Winter operation A winter holiday imposes more stringent requirements on the chassis and coachwork If you are planning a winter holiday please have suitable winter tyres fitted and buy an appropriate set of snow chains Safety information The road grip of summer tyres deteriorates considerably at temperatures approaching freezing point Adapt your driving to the winter road conditions drive more carefully than in summer Always start off with just two 11 kg gas bottles completely filled with propane Check the anti freeze in the windscreen wash wipe system and radiator make sure that you have spare fuses a shovel jump leads and tow rope lock de icer in your coat pocket hand brush and ice scraper on board Heat the living area before setting off Do not refill the fresh water tank unless the temperature in the living area is above freezing point If necessary brush snow off the roof and clean lights and windows before setting off Where possible choose a site that is free of snow and ice as the heat given off by the vehicle may otherwise soften the ground and make it difficult to drive away Avoid using the handbrake if possible use wheel chocks and put the vehicle in gear to prevent it moving unintentionally The vents for the combined heating boiler system must not be covered or blocked by
60. ff valves e Vertical position refer to the photograph cut off valve open e Horizontal position cut off valve closed If you are not using the gas system always close the main on off valve on the gas bottle The gas system has been installed in accordance with the technical stipulations of German regulation DVGW G 607 The gas test certificate supplied with the vehicle is your confirmation that the gas system has been installed properly Always keep this certificate in the vehicle A follow up test must be carried out every two years Contact your dealer for an appointment when this is due Gas cut off valves Combined heater boiler Cooker Refrigerator absorption type Note If an external gas connection is provided it is connected to the refrigerator line and has a separate cut off valve inside the service flap 24 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Safety information Please comply with the following instructions for your own safety e f you smell gas odour similar to that of garlic shut the system down immediately Close the valves on the bottles and appliances Open windows and doors and air thoroughly Do not operate any electric switches lamps step items of equipment or vehicle starter motor Have the gas system checked by a specialist without delay If the hob burner flame flutters or burns yellow turn the burner off immediately close the gas cut off valve for the cooker and have the appliance checked
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62. gravity A heavier load can drastically alter driving performance When items are loaded on the roof do not move off or brake suddenly and avoid fast cornering 99 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Rear garage Bicycles or a motor scooter can be secured in the rear garage using suitable fixings Push bikes into the rail and secure with shackles and or straps Lashing eyelets in the rear garage You can adjust the positions of the lashing eyelets in the rails on the floor of the garage and use them to secure the load It is a good idea to use tensioning straps Warning Make sure that the load is secured safely Do not use the lashing eyelets to secure a load weighing more than 20 kg 96 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Solar electric system option The solar electric system works automatically When the solar electric system is in operation this is indicated by symbol 24 lighting up on the control panel The charge regulator near the battery indicates its operating status Red LED Batteries are flat Yellow LED Charging batteries Green LED Batteries fully charged Note Do not walk on the solar panels Remove dirt particles from the panels from time to time External gas connection option The external gas connection is used to supply gas appliances outside e g barbecues Using for the first time e Check that the appliance has been designed for the gas pressure of the Concorde gas
63. h water tank position left outside refer to the layout of the used water lines in Appendix E Caution Do not confuse with the diesel filler neck on the A class Insert the coachwork key in the cap lock and turn 180 to the left holding the cap if necessary to prevent it turning as well Remove the key Now press the cap down slightly and turn to the left You will hear a short clicking noise as the lock disengages turn the cap another 180 to remove 3 Fill the fresh water tank using a water hose inserted into the filler hole in the outside wall The hose must not be more than inch in diameter We recommend that you reduce the pressure before the tank reaches the maximum level to prevent backpressure building up in the filler pipe causing the water to spurt out again 4 Apply the cap with the lugs in line with the cut outs press down firmly and turn the cap to the right as far as it will go Turn the key 180 to the right to lock the cap 5 First press the master pushbutton 1 on the control panel followed by the pushbutton for the water pump 9 refer to Page 6 the pilot lamp lights up to indicate that the pump has been switched on 6 Open the taps in bathroom and kitchen in the hot position This causes the system to fill up taking several minutes 7 When water flows out of the tap without any air bubbles close the tap The water pump should turn off automatically shortly afterwards you will hear the water stop running
64. he door Note Unauthorised modifications to the coachwork the interior fixtures and fittings or the use of unapproved accessories may render the warranty null and void We reserve the right to change the technical details of the actual vehicle compared with the information and illustrations contained in this manual This document may not be reprinted translated or duplicated in whole or in part without the manufacturer s permission in writing Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Registration General inspection In Germany the purchaser of a motorcaravan is required to register it officially before it is taken on the road The registration certificate and an insurance cover note are needed for registration According to 29 of the German road traffic act StVZO the motorcaravan must be presented for a general inspection by the German technical inspectorates TUV or DEKRA every one or two years as well as an annual exhaust gas emission test The due dates are given on the stickers affixed to the number plates In the United Kingdom the importer and your dealer take care of the registration formalities If you have any queries regarding registration or M O T please do not hesitate to ask your Concorde dealer Coachwork data plate You will find the coachwork data plate just inside the door to the living accommodation The following data is given on the plate Model Type Order number Auftrags Nr Coachwork number A
65. he glass cover upright e Open the gas cut off valve for the cooker e Turn the knob for the burner that you wish to use from the zero position to a low setting small flame symbol next to burner symbol press it in and keep it pressed in e Press the switch for the timed spark generator and keep it pressed until the burner ignites e Keep the rotary knob pressed for a few seconds after ignition until the safety pilot responds then release the knob e If the flame goes out repeat the procedure e You can now adjust the size of flame to suit your requirements Warning Always ignite the burner without any pots or pans on the hob To extinguish the flame Turn the knob to the 777 symbol for the respective burner Close the gas cut off valve for the cooker If the flame goes out by itself because of a draught the built in safety pilot cuts the gas supply off after one minute at the most This is heard as an audible clicking noise The right way to use the gas cooker Always make sure that the saucepan or frying pan is centrally positioned on the pan support and that the flame does not shoot out beyond the bottom of the pan Only use flat bottomed pans Safety information 9 19 9 When a burner is on never leave the cooker unattended We recommend that you carry a fire extinguisher on board the appliance checked by a specialist Ensure adequate ventilation by opening a win
66. he rear hatch open Roof hatch locking device Roller blind for roof hatch Roller blind for roof hatch Grasp the grip for the roller blind Pull it closed and allow it to latch into the fitting on the other side l Caution Close the window and roof hatches before starting the engine If ventilation is required during the journey the windows may be set to the ventilation position Warning Forced ventilation systems are fitted in the roof hatches If the roller blind is closed adequate ventilation is assured by the lateral slots in the frame These must never be closed or obstructed under any circumstances Tilting lifting roof Follow the procedure outlined below to raise the tilting lifting roof With handles e Take hold of the handles for the lifting mechanism with both hands Press to release the locking device and push upwards to the desired position e The following positions are possible inclined towards the front inclined towards the rear raised straight upward e To close the roof again pull the handles downwards until the locking mechanism latches into place with crank handle e Unfold the crank handle and turn clockwise until the desired opening angle is achieved The maximum opening angle amounts to 70 degrees e To close the roof turn the crank handle counter clockwise until the roof is completely closed and the handle can be folded away again When the glass has made contact make two
67. hroom door This switch is equipped with a pilot light The spotlights in the living area can be adjusted by pressing on the edge of the lamp housing Safety information The spotlights and bathroom lights get very hot Do not touch the glass covers General information Use the lights sparingly even when the vehicle is hooked up to an external power supply the capacity of the automatic charger is not sufficient to run all of the lights together over a long period of time Switch all of the lights off at the control panel pushbutton 10 before leaving the motorcaravan To replace a halogen lamp use pliers to compress the annular spring and take it out of the retaining groove You can then remove the spring and the glass cover Pull the lamp out of the lampholder Using a cloth plug a new lamp into the holder Never touch the lamp with your bare fingers Replace the glass cover and annular spring central light only or turn the cover ring and remove 40 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Electrical Sockets 230 volt socket outlets The number of 230 V socket outlets provided in your motorcaravan depends on the respective model You can connect normal domestic appliances to these socket outlets when the vehicle is hooked up to the external power supply Appliances with up to 2000 W power input may be connected up Note Please bear in mind that the load withstand capability of the external connection is frequentl
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69. icle has been used normally The Leak Warranty Statement is not a warranty for the quality and durability of the motorhome 2 The warranty begins from the day of delivery to the customer and ends five years after the date of manufacture The warranty ends earlier if the customer has driven more than 100 000 km if an accident caused a total loss or if the motorhome cannot be used anymore for whatever reason 3 Condition for warranty the leak test has to be carried out at the latest 12 months after completion date on the sticker and record in this booklet and later every 12 months after the first inspection by Concorde or one of our authorised workshop or garage Above that Concorde must be informed in writing about the warranty claim as soon as a leak has been detected For Concorde Compacts a leak test is not a necessary condition of the warranty 4 Concorde decide about the way the warranty works may be carried out repair or replace the damaged parts In case of replacement the damaged parts have to be returned on the cheapest way to Concorde at not cost to the customer 5 As soon as Concorde have accepted the warranty claims in writing the rectification or replacement of the damaged part will be carried out by Concorde or one of our authorised workshop or garage at Concorde s cost Rectification costs will be limited to current value of the vehicle 6 The customer has to give Concorde the time and opportunity to carry out the repairi
70. immediately and check that the pressure regulator has been fitted properly connecting up again if necessary Note The valve on the bottle only needs to be opened by a turn 5 The gas system is now ready for use You can now start using the various items of equipment in accordance with the instructions Gas is first drawn from the service bottle When this is empty the system changes over to the reserve bottle automatically The changeover from empty service bottle to full reserve bottle is indicated by the empty gas bottle symbol 19 on the control panel 22 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Replacing the service bottle 1 Close the cut off valve on the service bottle by turning it clockwise 2 Unscrew the swivel nut holding the gas pressure regulator on the service bottle by turning it clockwise and remove the pressure regulator from the bottle 3 Undo the strap securing the service bottle and remove the bottle 4 Replace with a full bottle securing and connecting up in the same way as described when using for the first time You can continue using the gas appliances while the service bottle is being replaced Gas is only drawn from the reserve bottle until such time as a full service bottle has been connected up Once the full service bottle has been connected up the empty gas bottle indicator 19 goes out on the control panel Appliance regulator Medium pressure regulator Main on off valve Fastening stra
71. ined heating hot water boiler system The Alde 3000 dual purpose unit fitted into the bottom section of the wardrobe is used to heat the living area and provide hot water Running on propane the unit is capable of 5200 W maximum output and the boiler has a capacity of 8 5 litres It is controlled from the control unit located in the kitchen area Remove any traces of dirt snow or ice from the flue duct combustion air inlet before switching on in order to prevent increased levels of carbon monoxide in the outgoing air Control unit A A Slide switch for electric mode e only functional if the vehicle is hooked up to an external power supply e System off in the 0 position Slide the switch upwards to turn the unit on in electric mode in stages between 1050 W and 2100 W B Slide switch for gas mode e System off in the 0 position System on in the flame position C Slide switch for the heating circulation pump e System off in the 0 position System on with thermostatic control in the middle position and continuously on in the top position D Rotary regulator for temperature selection E The control range is between 5 C and 30 C Set to E the set temperature amounts to around 22 C F Fault indicator in gas mode 49 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Starting up in gas mode Preparation e The gas system and water system if hot water is required must be ready for service refer to Pages 15 and 18 for de
72. ing measures must be implemented if the motorcaravan is not to be used for a longer period more than 1 month and the temperature is likely to drop below freezing point Motorhome e Turn the switch for the water pump off at the control panel e Open the taps in the hot position e Turn the red lever next to the hot water heating system in line with the pipe The water in the boiler will then be drained outwards directly e Check that the flow of water is not obstructed by dirt slush etc and that the boiler is drained completely 8 0 I Open the hot and cold water drain valves Page 18 Press the flush button on the toilet and keep it pressed until the water is drained completely Open the stop cocks for the fresh water and used water tanks turn the lever to 0 in line with the pipe After draining the tanks switch the water pump on again briefly to remove any remaining water from the system Clean the tanks and water pipes refer to the section on care and maintenance e Empty and clean the toilet tank remove the cap from the filler neck open the slide gate e Unscrew the caps from the siphons under the sink wash basin and shower tray clean and replace the caps e Close the gas cut off valves close the main on off valves on the gas bottles and unscrew the pressure regulators Switch the 12 V power system off with the master switch on the control panel Place the winter cover over the refrigerator fan Remove
73. ittel der Warm QO fa wasserheizung erneuert O nein Aufbau N Ident Nr Zusatzarbeiten alle 24 48 Monate alle 24 Monate Gaspr fung durchgef hrt alle 48 Monate Frostschutzmitte der Warm wasserheizung erneuert Aufbau Nr Ident Nr Kilometerstand Hinweis PM Die Zusatzarbeiten sind optiona zur Aufbau Inspektion durchzuf hre und werden nach Aufwand separat Rechnung gestellt 24 Month Gas Test Inspection In addition to the normal annual inspection every 24 months your Concorde motorhome requires a gas system test 48 Month Heating Inspection In addition to the normal annual inspection every 48 months your Concorde motorhome requires the heating system to be tested and the anti freeze to be replaced 85 Hinweis Die Zusatzarbeiten sind opt zur Aufbau Inspektion durchzuf hren und werd
74. jam A class driver s and co driver s seats rotatable option Follow the procedure outlined below to rotate the driver s and co driver s seats into the leisure position e Move the backrest into an upright position e Disengage by lifting the safety lever e Rotate turn the seat towards the middle of the vehicle Use the sliding adjustment facility to adjust the position of the seat before or during the turning operation necessary because of the steering wheel on the driver s side e Return to original position and lock reverse the sequence of operations Disengage Rotate Relax 34 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Seat belts in the living area Seats occupied when the vehicle is moving seat belts Seat belt in the living area The rear bench seat in the side seating group is equipped with a seat belt framework made of high tensile steel This is connected to the chassis via an intermediate frame Two automatic seat belts are fitted to the seat belt framework Only the seat equipped with seat belts may be occupied when the vehicle is moving The seat belts must be fastened throughout every journey however short If your motorcaravan is equipped with a C type bench seat or L shaped bench seat remove the central cushion before starting the engine if passengers wish to use the forward facing bench seat refer to Page 28 Fastening the seat belt Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the buckle is secur
75. l and distribution module All 12 V items of equipment are connected up to the 12 volt control and distribution module and fused Before changing a fuse switch the pertinent item of equipment off Do not replace a fuse until the cause of the problem has been found and rectified Only use fuses for the prescribed current rating el er Ile el 555 ig Jope 7 9 11 12 14 16 18 20 2 4 2 17 19 Fuses No Nominal current ampere 01 1 02 10 03 7 5 04 5 05 3 06 3 07 3 08 3 09 15 10 15 11 20 12 15 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17 25 18 20 19 10 20 7 5 21 5 22 5 8 10 13 15 17 19 21 4 6 8 10 13 21 Equipment Control panel Water pump Auxiliary heater option Not used reserve Triomatic gas pressure regulator heating Not used reserve Heating Remote gas switch option Entry lighting driver s cab radio engine heat exchanger pump option A class electric front roller blind A class cab lighting elevating floor option TV SAT system receiver Not used reserve supplementary socket outlets option Kitchen lighting 12 V socket outlet in the kitchen roof ventilator hob igniter oven igniter option Bathroom lighting 12 V socket outlet in the bathroom WC rear storage compartment lighting walk through lighting lighting for RH rear bed Lighting above LH seating group LH overcab bed lighting lighting for LH rear bed linen cupboard lighting Lighting for front storage compartment lighting
76. ladder to climb up onto the roof of the living area to clean or load it Although you can walk on the roof the load should be spread evenly and not concentrated on just a few points as this could give rise to dents in the surface You should therefore wear soft soled shoes when walking on the roof and make sure that there are no stones or dirt in the soles of your shoes or on the roof which could damage the paintwork Never drag things over the roof as these could cause scratches Roof rails The roof rails are particularly suitable for securing bulky items such as surfboards boat components etc These items must be firmly bound and secured in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions using special straps and retainers if necessary The driver is responsible for ensuring that goods are secured safely The crossbars can be adjusted to the required width by undoing the Allen screws and tightening them again Safety information Exercise extreme caution when climbing up the ladder and walking on the roof For your own safety wear shoes with soft well gripping soles and avoid walking upright where possible Do not climb up onto the roof when it is raining during a thunderstorm or at temperatures below freezing point ice Never allow children to climb onto the roof Safety information Do not load the roof with more than 80 kg in weight or this could detrimentally affect the balance of the vehicle and shift the centre of
77. le battery to the distribution module is also protected by a 50 A fuse The fuse holder is located in the ammeter sensor next to the leisure battery The entire 12 V system will not work if this fuse is defective To check the fuse use a small screwdriver to open the cover to the left You will find a replacement fuse in your Concorde kit To replace the fuse undo the inner screws securing the fuse holder a few turns and remove the fuse plate Fit the new fuse and tighten the screws Note e If the main fuse has blown this is usually due to a short circuit in the system Rectify the problem before replacing the fuse in order to prevent further damage to the leads e The electrical system should be checked by your dealer once a year within the framework of the annual coachwork inspection e The fuse holders for the D control lead and main fuse for the leisure battery are located in the 12 V relay module Fuse holder 50 A main fuse 21 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Gas system Your vehicle is equipped with a gas system which supplies the energy for the cooker refrigerator heating and hot water boiler Provision has been made for two gas bottles each weighing 11 kilograms The gas system has been designed for 30 mbar gas pressure All of the appliances that run on gas are equipped with safety pilots which cut off the gas supply if the flame is extinguished unintentionally Gas bottle compartment The gas bottle compa
78. locking bolt in line with the hole e Press the bonnet down until you hear the latch close 39 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Exterior lighting When driving the motorcaravan s exterior lighting comprises rear lights side marker lights and clearance lights Changing a lamp in the rear light e Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the cover for the rear light Changing a lamp in the side marker light e Using a normal screwdriver gently lever the light cover off inserting the tip of the screwdriver between the cover and the base e Replace the 5 W Soffite lamp Changing a lamp in the clearance light e Using a normal screwdriver in the notches lever the light cover off inserting the tip of the screwdriver between the cover and the base e Replace the lamp Interior Lighting Interior lighting A class driver s cab Switch on and off using the pushbutton on the instrument panel or the toggle switch next to the light Lighting in the living area The lights in the living area are powered by the 12 V leisure battery The On button 1 on the control panel and the pushbutton for all interior lights 10 must have been pressed before the individual lights can be switched on Pages 6 7 This does not apply to the central ceiling spotlights however which are turned on with the light switch just inside the door The lights in the bathroom are turned on and off with a light switch next to the bat
79. lterwechselmeldung und einer Kopie des neuen Kfz Scheines mitzuteilen Die bersendung des Auslieferungsscheins und der Halterwechselmeldung sind u a Voraussetzung f r unsere Dichtheits garantie Wir w nschen Ihnen gute Fahrt und viel Freude mit Ihrem Concorde Reisemobil Concorde Reisemobile GmbH Dear Concorde Customer Congratulations on your new Concorde To ensure that your enjoy the comforts of your Concorde a long time we recommend that you have the stipulated maintenance inspection and care works regularly carried out on the motorhome and the chassis The inspection for the motorhome and the leak test should be carried out at the latest 12 months after completion and later every 12 months after the first inspection by Concorde or one of our authorised workshop or garage Please let record them in the inspection booklet Concerning the chassis please respect the recommendations of each manufacturer Notice For a Concorde Compact a leak test is not necessary The conditions and extent of the leak warranty are included in the warranty statement at the end of this inspection book Please send the delivery counterfoil for Concorde with a copy of the registration documents at latest 10 days after first registration back to Concorde In case of owner change the new owner will have to inform Concorde and send the counterfoil with a copy of the new registration documents That s a necessary procedure for us to give our leak war
80. more turns to completely lock the tilting lifting roof 47 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Opening and closing the roller blind on the tilting lifting roof Grasp the end bars in the middle When closing the roller blind slide the end bar of the blind onto the end bar of the mosquito net and latch into position To open the roller blind press the middle bars together towards the mosquito net and disengage the end bars Guide the end bar of the mosquito net back into its original position by hand do not allow it to snap back Note The roller blind works at its best at room temperature Electric roof ventilator Lua Dn A OA gt DARIA IAF TIN ACITRIG ECONO TIES rd a e sis gt 3 2 4 Turning knob to raise the roof hatch On Off switch Aeration ventilation Stepless speed setting e MIN 3m min 2 5W 0 2 A e MAX 20 m min 60 W 5A 5 Thermostat SONS You can set the switching temperature to any value between 15 C Position 1 and 65 C Position 7 A setting between positions 2 and 3 roughly corresponds to a temperature between 25 C and 30 C The fan continues to run until the preselected temperature has been reached and then switches off automatically the on off switch must have been turned on If you wish to use the fan without thermostat and the ambient temperature is less than 15 C the thermostat switch must be set to 0 48 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Comb
81. move the rear cushion seat cushion and supporting panel Converting the C type seating group e Close the sliding door e Fit the support panel between the front bench seat and the longitudinal bench seat e Place the seat cushion and rear cushion in position 36 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Converting the seating group into a bed option For models equipped with elevating table underframe e Press the control grip at the right hand end of the elevating table underframe upwards e Pull the table forward slightly and lower e Place additional cushions on the table Table extension Undo the fasteners under the tabletop Lift the front edge of the table and pull outwards as far as it will go Unfold the extension piece Adjust the position of the extension piece Push the table together Close the fasteners under the tabletop To alter the position of the table with single leg support Lift the table with one hand at the leg end and use the other hand to move the table at the wall end 37 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns A class outside rear view mirror e Use the rotary switch to select right or left hand outside rear view mirror right hand or left hand arrow e Tilt the switch to move the mirror to the correct position e The mirrors are heated automatically oe ee E SS a ARI Switch for front roller blind transfarmer Rotary switch Front roller blind adjustment switch A
82. n furnishings and technical systems are subject to modification No liability can therefore be accepted for any deviations from the systems described in this manual One final word Always bear the environment in mind when driving Drive as economically as possible never leave litter or rubbish behind only empty the tanks at the designated places only park where camping is permitted avoid taking up more space than necessary and behave in a socially acceptable manner In other words respect the needs of your environment and other people You will then be helping to protect the environment and promoting the concept of travelling independence We wish you good luck enjoyable journeys and safe driving at all times After sales service The vehicle manufacturer s authorised garages and workshops perform after sales service work and repairs on the base vehicle Please refer to the list of service centres The equipment manufacturers service stations are at your disposal for any queries related to the heating boiler and refrigerator Please refer to the list of service centres The Concorde service partners listed are at your disposal for after sales service and maintenance work on the coachwork Always give details of the vehicle type year of manufacture and vehicle identification number given on the registration document in any inquiries or orders for replacement parts You will find the relevant data on the coachwork data plate just inside t
83. ng on the control the letters TRITTST STEP are displayed with symbol 17 visual warning red LED above the pushbutton for the step Stop the vehicle immediately The step cannot be retracted while the engine is running Pushbutton for the central ceiling spotlights Capable of operating when pushbutton 1 on the control panel has been switched on Pushbutton for the outside light Capable of operating when pushbuttons 1 and 10 on the control panel have been switched on The yellow lamp indicates that the outside light is on A relay switches the outside light off automatically when the engine is started 30 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns A class driver s and co driver s seats Forward and rear facing seat adjustment bar Backrest adjustment Forward and rear facing seat adjustment Sitting on the seat pull the bar in front of the seat upwards and slide the seat into the desired position Release the bar and move the seat slightly to engage the latching mechanism Backrest adjustment Sitting on the seat disengage the lever to the rear of the seat on the left hand side to adjust the backrest to any angle up to 180 degrees in small increments Armrest height adjustment Bellows to inflate the lumbar support Armrest height adjustment Rotate the adjusting wheel under the end of the armrest to adjust the height of the armrest Do not lean on the armrest during the adjustment procedure Lumbar support The lumbar
84. ng works to order and deliver replacement parts that are necessary for the warranty The location of the repairing dealer will be at Concorde s discretion 7 The warranty will not be granted if the leak was caused by normal wear caused by improper use or result from repairs to or overloading of the motorhome caused by alterations that have been carried without the approval of Concorde caused by fitting of parts the use fitting of which was not approved by Concorde It is not granted either if the warranty claim was sent too late or if the opportunity to repair was not given to Concorde from the beginning 8 The assertion of extensive claims especially in regard of the reimbursement of costs concerning defects or replacement resulting from damages outside of the motorhome as long as a warranty is prescribed by law is excluded 9 If a warranty is granted the warranty period can not be extended or renewed The claims of a warranty case may be asserted at the latest 6 months after the customer has detected the damage 10 This warranty excludes any warranty for subsequent performance on the side of the vendor any abatement of the purchase price cancellation of the contract compensation or reimbursement of expenses 11 The warranty is granted by Concorde on condition that the owner of the motorhome sends the counterfoil with certificate of delivery back to Concorde at the latest 10 working days after registration with a copy of the regis
85. o open the flap e Toclose the flap and press inwards turn the grip to the right turn the key to the left and press the grip in until it latches Closing the flap Opening the flap 29 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Control elements inside the door Step Central ceiling spotlights Outside light Pushbutton for electrically operated step This works even if the control panel is switched off To extend the step press the downward arrow of the pushbutton until the step has been fully extended To retract the step press the upward arrow of the pushbutton until the step has been fully retracted You must keep the pushbutton pressed until the step has been fully extended or retracted for safety reasons If any problems occur stop pressing the button immediately The step may only be used if it has been fully extended It is normal for the step to give slightly when stepped on for the first time this ensures gentle treatment of the gearing If you have forgotten to retract the step before driving away it is retracted automatically by a safety circuit approximately 30 seconds after the engine has been started As a failure of this technical safeguard cannot be ruled out completely you should always check that the step has been retracted before starting the engine The following warnings are given if the step is not retracted after driving away audible warning issued by the control panel visual warni
86. oachwork The battery voltage should always be within the range between 12 V and 13 5 V If the battery voltage drops below this switch off the items of equipment and recharge the battery via the external power supply or the vehicle s generator 4 Pushbutton used to check the charging discharge current of the leisure battery ammeter The difference between the surplus current provided by the charging current mains solar panel vehicle generator and the current consumed by the items of equipment is displayed in amperes A value displayed without a minus sign indicates that there is the corresponding amount of surplus current whereas a value displayed with a minus sign indicates the corresponding amount of consumption All items of equipment must be switched off in order to correctly measure the charging current alone and the charger must be deactivated in order to correctly measure the consumed current alone Multiply the ampere consumption value by 12 to determine consumption in watts 5 Pushbutton to check the levels of the freshwater and used water tanks Press this button to switch between the displays for the fresh water tank used water tank and basic display time The water level is displayed as a percentage of the available tank capacity in numbers and in the form of a bar chart The tank that is being measured is indicated in plain language and by the appropriate symbol 6 Pushbutton used to check the inside and outside temperatur
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89. ot running possible causes The master switch for the electrical system is turned off at the control panel The main switch for the pump is not turned on Euro fuse No 02 defective Loose connection or broken cable The pump was not drained properly and has frozen Remedy Heat the vehicle warm the pump directly with an electric heater if necessary Pump runs all the time in spite of no water being drawn possible causes The fresh water tank is empty The filter in the pump intake line is blocked There is a leak in the water system The pressure switch for the pump is defective Used water does not drain away possible causes e The siphon under one of the drains is blocked e Remedy Unscrew the drain plug under the siphon and remove the blockage Accessibility Sink above the door in the kitchen Shower unscrew the panel in the bathroom wall or in the underside of the upper floor e The used water tank is full e The used water tank vent is blocked No water comes out of the tap even though the pump is running possible causes The water tank is empty The filter is blocked situated in front of the pump A pipe or hose is pinched The water tank vent is blocked Gas hob burner goes out when turned down e Check whether the safety pilot sensors are in the right positions The tip of the sensor should project beyond the burner by 5 mm The neck of the sensor should not be more than 3 mm away from th
90. ot used Screw terminal to connect the positive terminal of leisure battery B 2 Screw terminal to connect the positive terminal of vehicle battery B 1 15 pin connector for the negative terminals of devices 1 12 earth Control PCB for central lights exterior lighting and battery isolating relay 40 41 42 43 N Dt St Dt 20 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Fuses The 12 V system is equipped with various fuses which are intended to protect the system in the event of a malfunction or defect and prevent any further damage Main fuse charging lead The lead running from the vehicle battery to the relay module is protected by a 50 A fuse at the vehicle battery B 1 The fuse holder little black box is fitted next to the vehicle battery in the engine compartment If this fuse is defective the leisure battery will not be recharged while driving To check the fuse use a small screwdriver to lever the black cover upwards You will find a replacement fuse in your Concorde kit To replace the fuse undo the inner screws securing the fuse holder a few turns and remove the fuse plate Fit the new fuse and tighten the screws Press the cover back into place Note The fuse may blow if you try to recharge an extremely flat leisure battery where the voltage has dropped below 10 V In this case you must first use an external charger to precharge the leisure battery Main fuse leisure battery The main power line from the vehic
91. ows Vent window in the living area moi Opening closing Ventilation position To open press the release button in the middle of the lock and turn the lock by 90 Then tilt the window open The window automatically latches into different opening angles The fittings on either side must click audibly To close the window open further then tilt the window back into the closing position Never try to force the window past the latching positions as this could damage the mechanism Holding the lock pull the window against the rubber seal press the release button and close the lock in such a way that both ends of the locking fork are inside the window frame Ventilation position The fork like construction of the locking mechanism allows the window to be fixed in a ventilation position with one side of the fork inside and one outside the frame This enables ventilation without any draughts and the window cannot be opened from outside Opening and closing the sliding windows To open press both ends of the grip together and slide the window open To close slide the window shut until it latches into position 45 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Opening and closing the roller blinds Roller mosquito nets and sunblinds are fitted on the windows The sunblind can be raised and lowered separately whereas the mosquito net can only be used in conjunction with the roller sunblind Fixing the roller sunblind Press
92. p Replacing the reserve bottle Use the reserve bottle as the service bottle occasionally to ensure that it is completely emptied from time to time To do this close the cut off valves on both service and reserve bottles Then follow the procedure described in the section on Replacing the service bottle Note Close the cut off valves on all items of equipment when removing and connecting both gas bottles Pressure gauge on the appliance regulator The pressure gauge on the main regulator may indicate the following states 0 Bottles empty or cut off valves closed 0 1 Bottle filled with butane more than 3 Bottle filled with propane Note If the gauge indicates less than 3 when bottles of propane are used and the valves open this could indicate a leak in the gas system 23 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Gas pressure regulator heater The gas pressure regulator fitted on the service bottle is equipped with an electric heating system which prevents the pressure regulator from freezing A reliable gas supply is therefore assured even during very cold weather Operation refer to the section on the control panel The gas cut off valves For your safety each gas appliance may be switched off individually by means of a separate cut off valve You should always close the cut off valve for an item of equipment that is not being used Refer to the layout of the gas system in Appendix C for the locations of the cut o
93. r type RM 4505 is equipped with an automatic energy selection system AES which controls operation and the energy supply When the refrigerator is switched on AES automatically selects the most suitable of the available energy sources in the following order of priority 230 V 12 V LPG There is no need for manual intervention in the choice of energy source Operation ePress the On button on the control panel e Open the gas cut off valve for the refrigerator symbol eTurn the refrigerator master switch A on eThe AES pilot lamp C lights up green eThe refrigerator is ready for use eUse the pushbutton B to set the required temperature E Electimadua E NE A acme IE EIER Been Tow ru AE pa gt Door lock The refrigerator is equipped with two door locking facilities Please check that both doors are firmly locked before starting the engine Note When the engine is switched off the system switches over from 12 V mode to gas mode after 15 minutes This delay prevents the system being switched over unintentionally while filling up with fuel If you stop at a service station for longer than 15 minutes switch the refrigerator off at the master switch A Please refer to the instructions issued by Electrolux for more detailed information 91 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Gas cooker Always ensure adequate ventilation by opening a window or roof hatch when using the gas cooker Operation e Lift t
94. r kitchen cupboard Keep linen and clothing in the wardrobe and in the upper cupboards Make sure that all items are loaded in such a way as to prevent them sliding around Items loaded onto the roof e g surfboards must be secured particularly carefully Comply with the safety instructions when walking on the roof Page 44 Never load more than 80 kg onto the roof to prevent unfavourable shifting of the centre of gravity Check that bicycles or a motorcycle are is firmly secured to the cycle motor cycle carrier option 64 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Short pre travel checklist Fuel e s the tank full of fuel e When filling up always check that you are using the right type of fuel diesel petrol and the right filler hole Do not confuse the diesel tank with the fresh water tank Never let anyone fill your fuel tank without supervision Fluid Levels e Have you checked the oil level the brake fluid level and the water level in the windscreen wash wipe system the condition of your tyres the tyre pressure and ensured that the wheel nuts are tightened properly e Particularly important the correct tyre pressure check cold every 14 days and prior to every longer journey and do not exceed the permitted axle loads The tyres should be replaced after a maximum of 6 years irrespective of the tread depth The correct tyre inflation pressure when tyres are cold in bar Fiat 2 axle 215 75 R 16C
95. ranty We wish you a good time travelling in your Concorde Concorde Reisemobile GmbH 80 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Certificate of Delivery Auslieferungsscein The first page of the service booklet is the certificate of delivery This will be completed by the supplying dealer and must distributed as follows e Abschnitt fur Kunden Counterfoil for Customer e Abschnitt fur Handler Counterfoil for Dealer e Abschnitt fur Concorde Counterfoil for Concorde Change Of Ownership Fahrzeughalter 4 Fahrzeughalter 3 Fahrzeughalter Meldung bei Halterwechsel Meldung bei Halterwechsel Waller Ehita d 5 A t 3 Neiterverka itte diesen Abschnitt an liedd Aschbach The second page of the service booklet is the Change of Ownership notification it includes slips for second third and fourth owners It is a condition of the vehicle warranty that Concorde are notified of any changes in vehicle ownership The slip must be completed and returned to Concorde at Concorde Reisemobile GmbH Concorde Stra e 2 4 96132 Schl sselfeld Aschbach 81 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Leak Warranty Statement This is a translation of the inside back cover of the service booklet 1 Concorde Reisemobile GmbH Concorde Concorde Str 2 4 96132 Aschbach as the manufacturer grant a warranty to Concorde owners for leaks in relation with water ingress caused through rain for the period defined in clause 2 if the veh
96. re recharge the battery using the built in automatic charger if the vehicle is to be at a standstill for a longer period or if consumption is higher All that you need to do is to connect the vehicle up to an external power supply refer to the description below The automatic system takes care of everything else You will find a description of the automatic charger on Page 11 The vehicle and living area batteries are also connected and disconnected automatically If a solar electric system is fitted in your Concorde the battery is automatically recharged via the solar panels as long as there is sufficient sunlight The equipment in the living area does not draw power from the vehicle battery and therefore cannot run it down This means that even if the leisure battery is flat the vehicle battery is still capable of starting the engine which then recharges the leisure battery However preference should be given to charging the battery from the external power source as the automatic charger is gentler on the battery than the generator 230 V alternating current can only be drawn from the 230 V socket outlets in the living area and the refrigerator can only run in 230 V AC mode when the external connector is hooked up exception current inverter mode The complete electrical distribution system is accommodated under the rear bench seat the left hand seat in R models This is where the 12 volt control and distribution module is located as well as
97. re than 4 litres water per hour there may be by a problem of water pressure an improper installation or damage during the transport Please contact your dealer e If you have replaced the cartridge and no water flows maybe you have put the cartridge on the wrong side into the housing Please repeat the steps of point 4 above and change the direction of the cartridge e After any damages or problems had occurred control the tightness of the water filter system Regular checks and measures of precaution e Please regularly control the water filter system an all connections to detect any leak especially before the system is being put into operation for the first time e Make sure that the water filter system will never be exposed to frost damages caused by frost would result e If you cannot avoid it open the housing of the water filter as described above and remove the cartridge Store it in a dry and warm place e Before putting again the system into operation insert the cartridge as described above Water System Disinfectant Instructions to disinfect the water system of motorhomes and boats with Linnepe disinfectant art N 73016 Safety information Use the disinfectant outside only If you get in contact with the disinfectant wash out you skin with a lot of water In case it gets in contact with the eyes flush out with a lot of water and go to the doctor The disinfectant is composed of Liq natrii hypoclorosi 12 5
98. rself with the vehicle s handling and the facilities in the living area before setting off on a longer journey The dimensions of your Concorde Length 6 5 to 8 5 m according to model Width approx 2 5 m Height approx 3 5 m Bear in mind that the height will increase depending on the size of any items of luggage or equipment loaded onto the roof Exercise particular caution in the following situations driving into covered filling stations through gates under bridges and arches underpasses under branches hanging over the road etc Safety information Always ask someone to stand behind you and direct you when reversing You might not be able to see children playing for example in the rear view mirrors Because of the large side walls the vehicle is much more sensitive to cross wind than a car Be particularly careful when overtaking trucks travelling over bridges leaving tunnels and on the open road in high winds Reduce speed when approaching any potentially dangerous situations If you encounter any problems with cross wind countersteer gently without jerking on the wheel or oversteering and reduce your speed Adjust the outside rear view mirrors carefully before setting off Get used to using the outside rear mirrors on both sides You can also check the vehicle s distance from the kerb or crash barriers etc in the right hand mirror Your Concorde is substantially heavier than your car Pl
99. rtment has been designed to accommodate two 11 kg gas bottles It complies with the requirements of the German gas regulation DVGW G 607 The bottle compartment is sealed off from the living area There are ventilation holes in the floor of the gas bottle compartment and these must never be closed or obstructed The gas bottle compartment also contains the Triomatic connection and changeover facility with two medium pressure regulators and an appliance regulator The system has been designed for the simultaneous connection of two bottles but is also capable of running with only one bottle connected if necessary Using for the first time 1 Remove the protective cap from the gas bottle by pulling the safety pin out Unscrew the threaded safety cap turning clockwise left handed thread 2 Position the gas bottles in the holders inside the bottle compartment and secure firmly using the fastening straps 3 Position the pressure regulator on the threaded gas bottle connector and keeping the regulator straight turn the swivel nut counter clockwise to tighten Tighten hand tight only Do not use any tools Avoid turning the gas pressure regulator as this could damage the hose 4 Open the cut off valve on the reserve bottle red regulator first by turning counter clockwise then open the cut off valve on the service bottle green regulator The valves on both gas bottles must be open for use If you hear a hissing noise or smell gas close the valve
100. safety hazard The original leisure battery may only be replaced by another identical battery Do not use a vehicle battery as it produces small quantities of hydrogen and oxygen when charging which may accumulate and represent a safety hazard Itis advisable to disconnect the vehicle from the external power supply in the event of a thunderstorm 10 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Automatic Charger The built in electronic charger with IUoU characteristic recharges the leisure battery while the vehicle is hooked up to the external 230 V power supply With electronic voltage measurement and additional measurement of the battery temperature the charger adapts the charging current to the respective charge status of the battery to ensure optimum gentle charging and a long service life The battery cannot be overcharged The charger is accommodated in the rear garage compartment Please refer to the instructions supplied with the battery charger for more detailed information Electronic battery charger Ladekontrolle IUoU Automatik Lad Charging Indicator Switch Mode Automatic Charger Betrieb nur in geschlossenen R umen Used only closed rooms Ammeter sensor This is fitted next to the leisure battery It offers a means of indicating the charging current going into the leisure battery and the current discharged by the battery It contains a protective fuse 50 A for the leisure battery A description of the in
101. tails e Open the cut off valve for the heating system symbol on the gas distribution block e Press the On button 1 and heating button 11 on the control panel Heating with simultaneous hot water preparation gas mode e Move the slide switch for gas mode B to the flame position e Move the slide switch for the heating circulation pump to the middle position e Adjust rotary regulator D to the required room temperature We recommend position E When the ambient temperature reaches the set value the circulation pump and the heating system switch off automatically and come on again if the temperature drops below the set value again If there is water in the boiler refer to the description of the water system it is also heated automatically Hot water preparation without heating gas mode e Move the slide switch for gas mode B to the flame position e Move the slide switch for the heating circulation pump C to the bottom position 0 e There is a shut off lever in the wardrobe which allows you interrupt the heating circuit This may be necessary if you are using the hot water system without heating as natural convection causes water to circulate through the heating system even if the heating circulation pump is not running If this gives rise to uncomfortable warmth in the vehicle you can interrupt the heating circuit with this shut off valve a to lt e w E o e o o a a o e o e o
102. th the security lock The outside rear view mirrors are adjusted properly The headlights rear lights direction indicator lights and brake lights have been checked All of the people in the vehicle are sitting in their seats and have fastened their seat belts The seats in the driver s cab and the middle seating group at the front are the only seats which may be occupied Turn the heating off when stopping to refuel Read the section on Winter operation before taking the motorcaravan on a journey during the cold winter months After starting off you should always check that the brakes are working properly while travelling at slow speed The living area is ventilated through the closed roof hatches while driving If more ventilation is required the roof hatches may be opened no more than halfway and the windows opened to the ventilation position refer to the section on window operation 66 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Driving You will find that driving your Concorde is quite different from driving a normal car This is because it is much larger and heavier there is a much larger surface exposed to the wind and the centre of gravity is higher Never exceed the weights permitted for the vehicle as a whole or the individual axles as overloading detrimentally affects the handling of the vehicle If you have not had any experience driving a motorcaravan we recommend that you start off with a short test run to familiarise you
103. the two ends of the horizontal grip together to release then raise the sunblind to the desired position Release the grip to fix in place Once fitted to the roller sunblind the mosquito net can also be adjusted with it Fixing the mosquito net The roller mosquito net can only be adjusted in conjunction with the blind Press the grip for the roller net downwards or the bar on a larger window with retaining clips at the sides until it engages into the grip for the roller sunblind pressing against the ends rails again if necessary You can now raise and lower the roller blind with mosquito net after pressing the ends of the horizontal grips together The mosquito net and roller sunblind are joined together by two separate retainers on the larger windows see photograph To bring together guide the mosquito net downwards by the end rail and clip into the retainer Releasing the roller mosquito net Press the top and bottom of the link grip together Guide the roller mosquito net back into its original position by the end rail or grip do not allow it to snap back Larger windows press the lugs of the side retainers towards the middle 46 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Roof Hatches To open push the handle of the locking device inwards on both sides or on one side and push the roof hatch straight upwards or tilt open To close pull the handle s downwards Close the roof hatches before starting the engine or just leave t
104. tion topping up if necessary Check the acid level in the battery and top up with distilled water if necessary Change the oil and oil filter while the engine is at operating temperature and do not start the engine again afterwards Check the anti freeze in the cooling water and windscreen wash wipe system Rub talcum powder or glycerine into the rubber profiles Lubricate the locks with graphite spray Increase the tyre pressure by 1 bar if possible raise the vehicle to relieve the load on the tyres Empty the wash wipe system tank and pipes 19 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Recommissioning Motorhome e Put the electrical system the gas system the water system and toilet into service as described in the relevant sections e Check that all items of equipment are working properly Base vehicle e Adjust the tyre pressure to the correct value check the condition of the tyres don t forget the spare tyre e Check the acid level and charging state of the battery The acid level is visible through the battery housing if the level is too low top up with distilled water Check the charging state with a battery tester or by pressing button 3 on the control panel in the living area e Check the level of the brake fluid e Check the lights and brake lights e Bring the next due inspection forward if necessary 76 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Troubleshooting Water supply does not work properly Pump is n
105. to the 230 V mains power supply always press the white test button to check the circuit breaker The circuit breaker must open when the test button has been pressed Apart from the protective circuit breaker automatic circuit breakers have also been fitted for the 230 V socket outlets in the kitchen bathroom and living room for the refrigerator charger TV cabinet and where applicable for additional accessories If one of these automatic circuit breakers is triggered rectify the problem and switch the circuit breaker on again by pressing the black toggle switch into the on position Central electrical system Control and distribution module 12 V relay module 230 V distribution module with protective circuit breaker 230 V automatic circuit breakers 16 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Isolating module with relay Controlled by distribution module DS500 SK the isolating module with 12 V 70 A relay is located in the 12 V relay module It contains a fuse for leisure battery B2 50 A and the 1 A fuse for the positive ignition terminal eo eh Input D Output D protected by the 1 A fuse connection to distribution module DS500 SK Output isolating relay Chassis earth and negative battery terminal input vehicle battery B1 12 V output protected by the 50 A fuse connection to distribution module DS500 SK 12 V input leisure battery B2 17 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns 12 V contro
106. torcaravans may stop and park on public roads wherever this is not expressly prohibited by the traffic legislation or traffic signs in the country of use Where parking areas are designated as such motorcaravans and mobile homes may also park there as long as there are no additional signs to the contrary Once parked the equipment in the living area may be used The awning must not be extended and tables and chairs must not be used outside the vehicle when parked in areas covered by the public road traffic rules In Germany overnight stays are also permitted wherever parking is allowed According to current legislation the driver is allowed to spend one night to restore his driving ability Several overnight stays in any one place are not permitted however Exceptions to this ruling are indicated by special signs which prohibit overnight stays or permit several overnight stays in Succession The motorcaravan service map of Germany issued by the German Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers Association VDWH and promobil which is included among the documents supplied with your motorcaravan contains details of numerous sites and locations which welcome mobile homes and motorcaravans Although it really goes without saying we would still like to draw your attention to one particular matter of conduct only people who behave like guests can expect to be treated as such This also means disposing of your rubbish properly and not leaving it littering p
107. tration certificate the incoming date at Concorde is the decisive one and proves on the basis of the regularly filled inspection book that all the prescribed leak tests have been carried out on time by Concorde or an authorised garage and that all necessary works for eventually detected defects leaks have been remedied immediately and professionally In case of any doubts the original invoice may prove that the inspection has been carried out A warranty is not granted if the leak test has not been carried out at all or not on the right time Concorde Reisemobile GmbH 82 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Inspections To ensure that your Concorde motorhome complies with the requirements of the warranty the following annual inspections must be completed at an approved Concorde service agent Inspection must be completed in the month in which falls the anniversary the vehicle was first registered Inspektion Nr 1 Inspektion Nr 1 Inspektion Nr 1 Abschnitt f r Kunden Abschnitt f r H ndler Abschnitt f r Concorde Nichtheitsinspektion J ja Dichtheitsinspektion ja Dichtheltsinspektion J ja nein nein nein Saulnspektion J ja Aufbauinspektion Aufbauinspektion ja J nein J nein J nein tte nkzeptiert werden Aufbau N Es k nnen von Concorde nur komoplett a The inspection booklet must be completed and stamped for each inspection The service booklet contains three counterfoils for each service These are to
108. tridge in the normal waste disposal e Whilst inserting the new cartridge be careful the 8 mm flat packing must be at the bottom and be seated in the ring of the cup Push the cartridge until it stops in the top part of the housing Screw the cup back on the top of the housing Please take hygienic precautions handling with the filter cartridge to avoid contamination of the flat face Check again if all parts are connected Open the additional small tap valve rocker showing up Check if the system may have a leak Switch on the pump and let water flow about 5 minutes The water flowing may be a little turbid until there is no more air in the cartridge e The water filter is now operative Maintenance e This system generally does not need any maintenance You just have to respect the maximal operating life of the cartridge and the necessary replacement of the cartridge see above 3 and 4 e Keep your fittings clean it is one of the conditions to get hygienic fresh water Clean the tap regularly e During the first operation days regularly check the tightness of the water filter and control if the cover of the housing is well screwed Open the additional tap to relieve from pressure before retightening 62 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Problem solving and operating advice e Inthe case the water filter was out of use for a certain period let flow the first 10 litres of water e If the system is unable to filter mo
109. ublic parking areas of course and only emptying waste water and the toilet at the designated places Anyone not adhering to these rules of common sense will not only be liable to prosecution but will also responsible for future restrictions or prohibitions on free overnight parking places If you see fellow motorcaravan users flouting these rules then you should draw their attention to their misconduct in the interests of all other mobile home drivers Tips on parking and overnight stays Find a place to spend the night while it is still light Keep to tarred or paved roads Use the roller blinds Park the vehicle on level ground where possible facing the direction of onward travel Make sure that all doors including the doors to the driver s cab windows and outside hatches and flaps are closed properly Possible free overnight sites Car parks Parking areas in front of indoor swimming pools Large parking areas in towns and cities Car parks belonging to sports fields or complexes School car parks Roads and car parks in the suburbs Cemetery car parks Outside pubs or restaurants ask the owner for permission and eat there in the evening Outside shopping centres and factories Sundays only Car parks for hiking or rambling trails Car parks near public barbecue facilities The most suitable places for overnight stays are camp sites so of course it is always a good idea to have a camping guide with you The follo
110. ufbau Nr Due date for the next water ingress test gt Please make a separate note of this information and have it available for any queries amp ie N chste F ww O n C ord e pektiom Reisemobile Mode _ TT A Stickers You will find various warning and information stickers on the vehicle in addition to the coachwork data plate These must not be removed If any of these stickers are missing or damaged please ask for replacements Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Technical Systems Electrical system General Your Concorde is equipped with two separate circuits a 12 volt DC direct current system and a 230 volt AC alternating current system for connection to an external power supply The 12 volt system supplies power to all built in items of equipment such as lighting control electronics heating pump water pump etc with one exception the absorption refrigerator in 12 V mode This receives power from the vehicle battery but only when the engine is running When the external connector is hooked up the 230 volt system supplies power to the following items of equipment e The refrigerator e The 230 volt socket outlets e The battery charger e The electrical heating system A GEL type leisure battery is the energy storage device for the 12 volt vehicle electrical system This high grade battery technology is perfectly tailored to the special requirements of a motorcaravan including long
111. ure regulator on the gas bottle from freezing closed The power consumption of the electric heater amounts to approx 0 3 Ah h Warning and status indicators 13 29 13 14 15 6 EE E EEEE e anasa gt LIL 2 Earn 17 8 9 20 2 3 a 5 Es a 9 13 Bar chart used to indicate the filling levels in the tanks and battery voltages 14 Digital display of the time and scan functions 15 Alarm on indicator 16 Alphanumeric display for the scan functions 17 Step extended indicator Only appears when the engine is running if the step has not been retracted 18 Exhaustive discharge protection circuit indicator This lamp starts flashing if the leisure battery has been exhausted and the electronic system has deactivated all items of equipment to protect it The deactivation function can be suspended for approximately one minute by pressing any button on the control panel Please recharge the leisure battery via the charger or vehicle generator without delay 19 Empty gas bottle indicator When the service gas bottle is empty the Triomatic system switches over to the reserve bottle automatically You then have sufficient time to have the empty bottle refilled Connect the refilled bottle to the red regulator i e as the new reserve bottle and continue using the previous reserve bottle until it is completely empty 13 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns 20 Symbol for fresh water tank
112. usehold floor cleaner Make sure that no water runs underneath the built in furnishings Bathroom shower cubicle Wipe the bathroom and shower cubicle with a wet cloth soaked in soap solution Rub dry with a soft cloth We recommend the use of a watery solution of a standard household detergent such as Pril Dor or Meister Proper You can also use household spirit to remove more stubborn marks Never use cleaning agents which contain scouring components The following household chemicals must not come into contact with plastic or Corisan surfaces stain remover tincture of iodine cockpit spray acetone nail varnish and nail varnish remover Toilet Clean the large ring seal and the vent seal and lubricate with silicon spray salad oil is also suitable Clean the tank by flushing thoroughly with water Clean the bowl the seat lid and outside surface of the toilet with a damp cloth Do not use any aggressive household detergents or products containing chlorine These attack the valve rings Roller blinds on the windows Clean roller blinds with water and a mild soap solution wipe the guides with a damp cloth Refrigerator Lubricate the rubber seal around the refrigerator door with a rubber care product or silicon spray Wipe the inside surfaces with a damp cloth Open the doors if the refrigerator is not in use 72 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Seat belts Clean with luke warm water and soap Do not us
113. wer press the belt height adjustment button and slide the belt holder downwards e To raise press the belt height adjustment button and slide the belt holder upwards S Safety Information Do not adjust the height of the seat belt while the vehicle is moving Adopt an upright sitting position with your hips up against the backrest Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted that it is taut over hips and shoulder and that it is not stretched over hard or breakable objects in the pockets of your clothes The seat belt must not make contact with your neck and must not be caught up on or in anything The belt should be as close to the body as possible so avoid wearing thick garments Retention the belt frequently at shoulder level Only ever use a seat belt to restrain one person Do not take infants or small children on your lap while the vehicle is moving Use suitable restraint systems for children up to 12 years of age 32 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Electrical elevating floor A class option The electrically operated elevating floor offers a means of lifting the driver s and co driver s seats up to the level of the floor in the living area Operation The control elements are located in the cupboard above the door Keep the button pressed until the elevating floor has been fully raised or lowered this takes around one minute The electric motor switches off automatically as soon as the final
114. wing precautionary measures have proved effective in preventing theft Always activate the alarm system if fitted when leaving the vehicle unattended Close the roller blinds and the curtain behind the driver s cab when the vehicle is parked Park in well frequented areas Whenever possible always carry your vehicle documents money and valuables with you 68 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns Living area Your Concorde has been designed for use without being connected to any external facilities When stationary run on gas supplied by the two 11 kg gas bottles Water is supplied from the fresh water tank and used water is collected in the used water tank It goes without saying that the stocks of both forms of energy and water are limited when the vehicle is operating independently so save energy and water wherever possible o Use lights sparingly turn off any lights which are not needed o Turn the heating system down when you leave the vehicle and turn off all other items of equipment turn the main switch on the control panel off o Use water sparingly Check the charging state of the battery at regular intervals refer to the description of the control panel and make sure that the battery voltage does not drop below 12 V If necessary connect the vehicle up to the external mains power supply refer to Hooking up to the external power supply on Page 3 When the vehicle is stationary the leisure battery is automati
115. y considerably lower on some camp sites 12 volt socket outlets You will find 12 V socket outlets in the kitchen near the seating group behind the TV cabinet and next to the wash basin in the bathroom 12 V appliances with 12 V connectors can be plugged into these Power is only available at the socket outlets when the On button 1 on the control panel has been pressed The maximum load for each socket outlet amounts to 10 A 120 W 41 Concorde Owners Handbook from Southdowns A class pulldown bed To release Lift the bed slightly Pull the grip downwards Press the bed down firmly at the forward end until it reaches its end position To lock up Press the grip downwards Raise the pulldown bed upwards aided by the built in pressurised lifting cylinders Pull the curtain material inwards slightly if necessary Press the grip upwards to secure the pulldown bed Check that the bed is locked in position by trying to pull it downwards Cupboards and lockers opening and closing To open Press the pressure release knob until it disengages then pull the knob to open the flap Opening is aided by a spring mechanism To close Close the flap with the knob then press the knob inwards until it engages Open Closed Bench seats You can open and close the hinged panels of the bench seats in the H type seating group standard version without removing the cushions Stowing information Put light objects in the upper

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