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SECTION 9.2 Frequently Asked Technical Questions

Quick answers to the questions owners ask most often. Field experience shows that around 70 percent of energy problems are related to user habits. Energy and battery management Why does the battery run out quickly? Consumption varies with the devices used, the ambient temperature and user habits. The main causes of high consumption are the diesel heater (especially at start up and in very cold weather), the refrigerator running continuously, 220V devices used through the inverter, and lighting, USB sockets and the control panel left on. The control panel will not turn on. This points to a critical energy problem. Check, in order: whether the battery is fully drained, whether the main fuse or the fuse on the battery has blown, and whether the mains charger is charging. When the mains plug is connected, the voltage on the panel should rise; if it stays constant, charging is not happening. The charger is connected but the battery is not charging. The most common cause found in the field is a faulty city power outlet that the user does not notice. Check that the outlet actually supplies power, that the AC circuit breakers are ON, and that the battery connection fuse has not blown. A plug being inserted does not mean the battery is charging; the only reliable check is to see the voltage rise on the panel. GOOD TO KNOW Even when the control panel is off, the heater, refrigerator and gas sensor keep drawing power, so the cabin battery keeps consuming electricity. The heater also runs at maximum power at start-up, so consumption is higher than normal until the cabin temperature stabilises. Heating system (Eberspacher) The heater is not working. The cause is usually power related: low battery voltage, an insufficient fuel level, or the system locking out after several failed attempts. Note any error code, check the battery voltage and check the fuel line. Error codes can only be cleared after the cause is resolved. The heater is noisy or will not stop. It is normal for the unit to run at high power and make noise for the first 5 to 15 minutes, especially at start-up or in cold conditions. The noise stops once the target temperature is reached. If it does not decrease at all, the circulation pump or valve positions should be checked. Doors and locks The cabin door is locked and will not open. This is usually caused by settings or load rather than a mechanical fault: the cabin frame may be twisted, the strike plate misaligned, or the lock tampered with. Do not force the door. Place the vehicle on level ground and try again. Forcing the door can permanently damage the lock mechanism and door frame.

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