USER`S GUIDE - E&P Hydraulics
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1. AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM control panel The LED of the E amp P logo lights up If the handbrake is disengaged the warning LED No 3 starts to flash e Press button frontside No 12 five times A SEADMA PST CEES ERST DE Semaine WUD DJENSI HANDBLICM LESON LIES TOUTES LES NETSUC TIONS e Press button rearside No 11 five times e Press button leftside No 10 one time e Lower the suspension by using the existing control system of the vehicle At this stage you have to make the choice of how far you want to lower the vehicle This choice is from now on the actual preset position angle the vehicle will lower to e Press button leftside No 10 once The system is now programmed Note the system has been designed so that the air suspension will only drop air when it improves the programmed level level point 3 Programming continued What which vehicle positions you can expect in practical situations AFTER airdrop Situation A front EQUAL to rear 6 o Situation B REAR HIGHER than front Method drop air on the REAR g_o Situation C FRONT HIGHER than rear Method drop air on the FRONT G AFTER airdrop The svstem first lowers the air suspended axle which is in the higher position It is lowered so far that the second axis can be lowered sufficientiv also This sequence is necessary to make it possible leveling the vehicle from the lowe2. amp P Hydraulics or an authorized E amp P Hydraulics dealer is necessary For CE countries This device is in conformity with the CE standards Please note that this device can ONLY be used with the official E amp P Hydraulics level system parts to conform to these standards P N EPAL 01 ams vers june 2013 Table of contents Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Air Drop system EPAL 01 1 1 Unpacking 1 2 Introduction 1 3 Schematic view Installation F Programming _ e0eee Specifications Avoid dangerous situations 11 12 Preface The E amp P Hydraulics Airsuspension interface works in combination with the E amp P Hydraulics Motorhome levelsystem The ergonomic design ensures effortless operation and will automatically enhance the levelling capability of the vehicle lt is based on proven E amp P Hydraulics technology which forms the basis of all our E amp P Hydraulics products After installation one button operates the entire system Within the E amp P Hydraulics strategic vision this products is 100 user friendly and reliable This philosophy not only applies to our customers end users The technicians installing this device system at the E amp P Dealers are also very important to us This product greatly depends on a proper professional installation That s the reason why E amp P Hydraulics do all they can do to support the peopl
3. suspension For traceability and warranty administration the registration number label is placed inside the product to be sure it remains undamaged This official registration number is directly related unique to the device E amp P Hydraulics or the E amp P Dealer may ask you for this number e g when the product needs to be serviced so please familiarise yourself with it 2 Installation Before you start the installation procedure of the Air Drop system you must be sure the E amp P Hydraulic level system is professionally installed and is functioning correctly Attention Be aware you are dealing with equipment that must be able to withstand huge forces Before important Before mounting the Air Drop system check that the E amp P Hydraulics levelsystem has the correct version of control unit Main Unit supplied this check can be done visually see below If an antenna connection is present on the Main Unit then the E amp P Air Drop system can be installed without problems Is this antenna connection is not present you will need to upgrade the Main Unit WITH antenna connection WITHOUT antenna connection 2 Installation continued Step 1 Mounting Nipples and Valve Mount the angled nipples on the front or rear emergency valve connections present on the suspension bellows In most cases this emergency valve is provided If not the connection is intended to be effected by int
4. USER S MANUAL E amp P HYDRAULICS Air Drop System Air suspension interface EPAL 01 Level System Motorhome Copyright 2013 E amp P Hydraulics This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or converted to any electronic medium or machine readable from without prior written consent of E amp P Hydraulics Limited Warranty Under all circumstances this manual should be read thoroughly before installing and or using the product In no event shall E amp P Hydraulics be liable for any direct indirect special consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this documentation or product even if advised of the possibility of such damages In particular E amp P Hydraulics shall not be liable for any hardware software or data that is stored or used with this product including the cost of repairing replacing or recovering the above E amp P Hydraulics reserves the right to change parts of the device at any time without preceding or direct announcement to the client E amp P Hydraulics reserves the right to revise the manual s and to make changes in the contents without obligation to notify any person or entity of the revision or change A registration number appears on the product Make sure that this official registration number has not been removed It should be used whenever servicing by E
5. e who are responsible for installing our products for you This manual is part of our policy In this manual we explain the general features and how to install this product as simply as possible within the E amp P Hydraulic level system Precisely follow these instructions for the installation because installing the E amp P Hydraulics system is a precise job Fully installing the system requires a high level of skill After all we are dealing with equipment that must be able to withstand huge forces something that is often underrated by people with insufficient technical training If the installation is not performed correctly serious damages could result in a short time and even personal injury Therefore this system may only be installed by professional technicians with sufficient practical experience and a thorough relevant technical training At all times the installer will bear sole responsibility for the assembly of the system This document is based on hundreds of test hours as well as many successful installations If you follow this manual step by step you will see what a wonderful user friendly quality product this is However there will always be aspects that can be improved If you have any suggestions remarks or questions concerning this product or manual please do not hesitate to contact us On behalf of E amp P Hydraulics 1 1 Unpacking Remove the parts and accessories from the box and packing material Refer to the
6. errupting the air conduit using the T piece provided Determine the length of the air hose Place the copper insert supplied with the nipple set in the air hose do not forget and push the hose firmly into the nipple by pressing B a Step 2 Mounting to the vehicle Mount the Air Drop system in the most suitable location depending on the vehicle type this will vary This location is as close as possible to the front or rear axle and between the two air bellows Mount the set in such a way that the side walls of the assembly protection plate are in the direction of travel of the vehicle just to give the valve the maximum protection against splash water and dirt Note please make sure that you have installed the air hoses in such a way that they can move freely through the full suspension travel of the vehicle Please make sure they do not get pinched DIRECTION OF TRAVEL 2 Installation continued Before A two wire electrical cord is mounted to the air outlet valve It does not matter which of the 2 cables you are taking for the connection of the connector pin and faston Step 3 Mounting the connector pin into the connector Strip the electric wire over a distance of approximately 5mm Mount the connector pin using an AMP tang to the wire and solder it Depending on whether you use the airdrop system for the FRONT and or REAR of your vehicle mount the connector pin in position 1 front and o
7. ion systems and since in practice it is difficult to predict how this integration compatibility would work E amp P Hydraulics has now developed an independently functioning solution the Air Drop system which is applicable to almost all other tyoes of motorhome air suspension 1 2 2 General The system is designed so that it usable both for the front and rear axle air suspension where fitted The system is designed to lower the motorhome as low as possible to the ground to create the lowest step height possible and to give the hydraulic jacks the maximum leveling stroke possible In other words when the vehicle floor is as low as possible to the ground the effectiveness of the level system will be enhanced 1 2 3 Definitions Air Drop system Controlled air release to allow the vehicle to be dropped to its lowest position automatically 1 3 Schematic view Schematic view of the components supplied within the E amp P Hydraulics Air Drop system Note This is the display for 1 set 4p Connector B 44 Faston Cable pin gt A Air drop og ir Connecting valve set hose nipples midetsliosztie se zise ba di cessesen tose id A Bi a A EA AAEN ARER AERE AAA AEN AEREN TAREE E RET AR ERSA sidi En A si been set ia E AN E A A EAEN POEN AER ASAN SA AA jj eesttacectececaceossseoossedectesesescill A Connection to Main box B Connection to Pump Batt C Connection to Air
8. packing list to make sure you have received all the items ordered Visually inspect these parts for any evidence of physical damage Immediately contact E amp P Hydraulics if anything appears to be damaged or missing Contents The system set consists of the following components 1 Airdrop Valve 1pcs consists of valve set y splitter air hose 2 return valves electric cable and Mounting frame 2 Nipples 2 pcs incl 2 tubes for mounting into nipples 3 Hose 1 pcs Length apr 2 5 m diameter 8 mm 4 Connector 1 pcs AMP 4 pole mounting to the Main unit 5 Connector pin 1 pcs AMP mounting into 4 pole connector 6 Faston terminal 1 pcs for the purpose of connecting to the pump batt 7 User s manual 1 pcs how to mount Attention e Details may differ from the illustration above but functionality should be identical 1 2 Introduction 1 2 1 Purpose Hereby we would like to inform you about the E amp P Hydraulics Air drop system This system makes it possible to keep the vehicle as low as possible to the ground when using the automatic leveling system of E amp P Hydraulics For some time E amp P Hydraulics has offered a module to integrate the E amp P levelsystem with the air suspension system from VB Airsuspension to enhance the User s experience when both systems are fitted to the same vehicle The part number for this module is EP L50 01 VB However some motorhomes use different air suspens
9. r 4 rear of the 4 pins AMP connecior Pin 1 il _ Pin4 y x hl amp Step 4 Mounting the connector to the Main unit Depending on whether you are going to use the airdrop system on the FRONT and or REAR of you vehicle 1 or 2 electric cables are mounted into the 4p connector Pin1 Frontside Pin 4 Rearside Pin1and4 Front and Rearside Pin 1 Connector mounted to the Main unit 2 Installation continued Step 5 Mounting the electric cable to the hydraulic pump Strip the electric wire over a distance of approximately 5mm Mount the faston to the cable and solder it e gt Qa Mount the wire to the pump relay connection BATT which is located on the pump operating the E amp P Hydraulic levelsystem In the event you have connected two sets both front and rear Air Drop system fitted it allows you to mount the 2 electrical wires into 1 faston 3 Programming Programming the Air Drop system 3 1 Before To programme your Air Drop system you now have two options operating your system by the Remote control or the built in Control panel The operation of the remote control and control panel is described in the E amp P Hydraulics User manual for the Motorhome 3 2 Teaching setting defaults Make sure the vehicle is placed on a surface that is as flat as possible Make sure that the vehicle s handbrake and ignition is on e Press the on off button No 5 once on the
10. st point When the air drop system is connected during the programming procedure the preset level value will automatically be adjusted in the longitudinal direction AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM If a tilt situation is too severe the control panel EH D Q shows a warning signal No 1 BoD L VC B z B sal Warna feet LEES ter ne A LEZEW LEES TDUTEZ LES AITEC TO 10 4 Specifications Electrical Voltage Physical Weight complete set Dimensions Length x Width x Height Environmental Operating temperature Humiditv 12V 24V apr 1 000 Gr apr 150 x 120 x 50 mm 40 C 40 C 20 95 RH non condensing 11 5 Avoid dangerous situations 5 1 Lowering the Airsuspension system on a rising slope position E amp P Hydraulics considers dropping air at a rising slope position as a dangerous situation When dropping too much air the rear side of the vehicle could make contact with the ground Note This problem could be solved by mounting an on off switch between the Earthwire of the front and rear axle AFTER airdrop CAUTION Take precautions when you start using the system Make sure that there are no persons or animals under the vehicle who could get trapped during the level and or airdrop process 12 E amp P HYDRAULICS AT w l HYDRAULICS LEVELSYSTEM www ep hydraulics nl Made in Holland
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