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1. V1 and the new version V2 cannot work together both systems need V1 or V2 The V2 software from VB Airsuspension does not fit in every VB ASCU problems during possible future software updates Since VB Airsuspension and E amp P hydraulic level systems are 2 independent operating systems it is therefore difficult to predict their compatibility when connected together If a connection is desired it is mandatory that both systems are checked for compatibility The diagram below advises how to check this In case of a mismatch consult the corresponding manufacturer or your dealer about how to get it working There are 2 methods to check compatibility Method 1 for aftermarket installations check based on the system identification labels You can identify the systems based on the following information And remember to avoid a connection between V1 old and V2 new systems VB Air Suspension Control Unit VB ASCU Version Identification Software V1 Check the model description on the VB ASCU label it must somewhere have the letters EP Software V2 Check the model description on the VB ASCU label it must somewhere have the letters EP ASCU V2 Check the ID number on the VB ASCU label If the ID number is more than 8 digits long then it is the V2 Hardware If not check the first 5 digits If the number is greater than or equal to 10461 itis a V2 If not then it is a V1 A VB V1 release is not appropriate for an2. professional installation That is the reason why E amp P do all they can do to support the people who must install the system This assembly manual is part of this policy In 10 steps we will explain as simply as possible how this system can be installed as properly and efficiently as possible However this does not mean that installing the E amp P Levelling System is an easy job Installing this 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 mechanics with sufficient practical experience and a thorough relevant technical training At all times mechanics will bear sole responsibility for the assembly of the system This document is based on hundreds of test hours as well as hundreds of successful installations If you follow this manual step by step you will see what a wonderful as well as user friendly quality product the E amp P Levelling System is However there will always be aspects that can be improved If you have any suggestions remarks or questions concerning this manual or the product please do not hesitate to contact us On behalf of E amp P Hydraulics Eric Klinkenberg amp Pierre Blom Mountin
3. from this the height position of the cylinders the length is also a decisive factor In case of small campers weight class up to 5 2 tons the raised jacks should remain between 18 and 21 centimetres from the ground in case of larger campers the distance from the ground should be between 20 and 23 centimetres The stroke of the cylinders is important as well In case of smaller campers the system in extended position should be able to lift the vehicle at least 12 centimetres out of the springs In case of medium sized campers 3 5 tons of bearing capacity per cylinder this is 14 centimetres in case of large campers 18 centimetres although there may be exceptions For all this also see the technical data on page 13 Finally the way in which the jacks are connected is also very important Make sure they are attached with sound bolts and nuts at various extended positions at least 6 allowing an optimum bearing capacity Warning Attaching the jacks is the first and also most important step when installing the E amp P Levelling System and requires a lot of skill Do not underestimate the forces that the system and camper are subjected to For instance never drill in the undercarriage without asking the camper dealer if this is safe In case of any other doubts also always consult the dealer Because at all times the mechanic will bear sole responsibility for the system s installation STEP 2 Installing the pump For pumps subjected
4. that the system is ready for automatic levelling of the camper 8 Button RETRACT ALL JACKS automatically retracts all jacks 9 LED message MANUAL MODE indicates that the camper can now be brought to the correct level manually 10 Button LEFT SIDE controls retracting and extending the left jacks 11 Button REAR SIDE controls retracting and extending the rear jacks 12 Button FRONT SIDE controls retracting and extending the front jacks 13 Button RIGHT SIDE controls retracting and extending the right jacks 14 LED message LEVEL indicates that the camper is brought to the required level 15 Button INCLINATION FUNCTION to empty easily the waste watertank AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM READ MANUALFIRST LEES EERST DE GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING ZUERST HANDBUCH LESEN LIZES TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS Taking the system into operation When taking the system into operation no force should be submitted to the jacks herefore make sure that the jacks can make the maximum stroke without reaching the floor Make sure the hand brake is engaged and that the engine is running Now switch on the installation through the control panel button 5 see figure below Switch on the manual mode button 6 LED 9 will light now Push back the jacks even if they have already been retracted button 8 Keep pressing button 8 until there is pressure on the system You can hear this in the engine which will start to run heavier
5. this does not lead to a solution for the malfunction the malfunction could be located in the drive units In order to check whether they operate correctly you need a direct current voltage meter or direct current test lamp and a test cable TEST Connect the voltmeter or test lamp to the negative and positive terminals of the engine s solenoid Does the voltmeter indicate 12V direct current YES activate the system and check the incoming cable for 12V direct current if necessary pull free the cable at the connecting point Does the meter indicate 12V If so you must replace the drive unit DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR IT NO check all connections between the battery and the engine s relay Check the manually disconnectable safety switch in the battery supply Then repeat the check described in step 1 As the drive unit does not have any repairable parts the search for malfunctions and the maintenance work to the electronics is limited to replacing the abovementioned components Wiring gt eb o ground A D m 7 a ka rk 4 E gt E Sf gt lla 1 msg T 3 L power fuses a a e ji Le me 7 A LE Jen 8 6 Cable plug with 9 pens 5 1 Brown ground 6 Blue valve rear left 2 Dark red valve front right 7 White drive undercarriage 3 Grey pump extend 8 Black pump retract 4 Green valve front left 9 Red valve rear righ
6. user manual for this Always operate cylinders 2 at a time at 1 side When retracting operate all 4 at the same time Only in case of short additional retraction briefly operate all 4 cylinders separately The system cannot handle all angles In that case bring the camper as close as possible to the zero point by means of manual operation Another option is to drive the camper on wedges and filling up the jacks For a further extensive description of what is possible or what is not possible please see the included user manual of the E amp P Levelling System Questions Call the experts of E amp P Hydraulics 31 6 53750529 Pierre Blom or 31 6 53175137 Eric Klinkenberg For installation photos and tips also see our internet page www ep hydraulics nl ubajul sajoy Z WWOgE ww QpS ww OFZ aje d quu sse 1e d 3004 96 187 SU0 9 suo 9 16ajui s joy Z4 WWOgF WW 0b9 ww g7 w0 jd qui sse le d 1004 96 187 uoj SU0 9 suo 9 jquosse wWons uyifuo oajejd 100 sono d 9310 ssej gt yuBi m 3591ne9y ur s1oduwue 103 9zIS 16ajui sajoy Z WWOFE ww 006 ww 0 2 ayejd jquesse ejd joo 96 187 SUO G E Su0 Y 16ajui sajoy Z WWOgE ww ORG ww 0 Z Wop ajejd jquesse oyejd 1004 a6 1e7 Buo Suo G E suo Y jquosse ywWons uyifus oyejd 100 so1ne9 d 9310 s adwe gt paz s wn paw 103 g zi 16ajui sajoy Z wwoze WWGIS ww 021 yoye d Ajquiasse
7. EP V2 update ps In case of an illegible VB ASCU label or label with limited information we recommend you ask your dealer to identify the ASCU with a VB SMT tool If this is not possible please contact VB direct EP control unit Version Identification Vi T No specific marker known also out of date hence the symbol t V2 The control unit is marked with a red V2 label ps If in doubt please contact EP and ask for additional insert Manual Electronic leveling system Finishing the installation Make sure that all passages for cables hydraulic hoses wiring etc made are carefully sealed We recommend injecting the complete cylinders including hose connections with an anti corrosive agent This layer e g tectyle will protect the system against erosion and rust Maintenance of the system The oil in the hydraulic system should be changed every three years Regularly check the oil level Annually injecting the system with anti corrosive agent will significantly increase the product s life span Five brief tips for the customer Under no circumstances should the system be used as a replacement for tyres or to install snow chains During winter sports put something e g a piece of carpet under the jacks to avoid sliding Manual operation is particularly recommended for bad surfaces In manual operation all jacks should always be extended In manual mode the system also has a semi automatic function see the
8. Ep HYDRAULICS LEVELSYSTEM English Electronic Levelling System Assembly Manual Content Set content Page 76 Preface Page 77 Assembly in 10 steps 1 Mounting the jacks Page 78 2 Installing the pump Page 79 Ordering hoses Page 80 3 Installing electronics Page 81 4 Laying the hydraulic hoses Page 82 5 Filling oil Page 82 6 Power connection batteries Page 82 Control panel Page 83 7 Taking the system into operation Page 84 8 Programming zero point air suspension mode when installed Page 85 9 New features panel Page 86 10 VB EP connection and compatibility Page 87 11 Finishing the installation Page 88 12 Maintenance of the system Page 88 Five brief tips for the customer Page 88 Cylinders amp technical data Page 89 Adapters amp clamps Page 90 The error mode Page 94 Set content 1 pump 6 power fuse incl holder for battery 2 four cylinders 7 connecting nipples for inside the cylinders 8 3 control panel stops 10 nipples 1 T piece 4 main unit 8 end user manual 5 three electric cables 9 order form for the hydraulic hoses a cable with 9 pole plug b cable with 4 pole plug c cable with 6 pole plug Preface Products must be 100 user friendly and reliable That is the strategic vision at E amp P Hydraulics the designer of this levelling system This philosophy does not only apply to customers The mechanics installing the system at the dealers are also very important to us Our product greatly depends on a proper
9. an be operated from outside when operating and setting the jacks there should be no one in the camper because of vibrations So preferably near the entrance to the camper or near the entrance to the cabin with the steering wheel The control panel has a special assembly frame that can be attached by means of screws Caution do not use screws that are too big because of the head of the screw otherwise the control box will not click into the assembly frame Placing the main unit Installation should always take place with the plugs pointing downwards e in the right direction see labels on main unit The main unit may never be suspended outside of the camper The most suitable position is right next to the pump in the longitudinal direction of the camper The main unit must be level in relation to the floor undercarriage Always connect the main unit with all six screws making sure that the box is fully stable stable and level position will make sure that the system can accurately record all motions of the floor line Drawing the cables Advance warning under no circumstances put voltage on the system this should only take place at step 6 Keep following the manual Changing the sequence of steps 4 up to 6 may damage the system 3 electric cables are supplied in total 1 cable with a 9 pole plug from the main unit to the pump If necessary you can shorten this cable 2 cable with a 4 pole plug from the main unit to the cont
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11. e connected to 12 volts The most logic connection location is the car battery Some campers have 24 volts in that case the connection should be made to the 12 volts user group The cable for the power connection is not supplied and should have a minimum diameter of 25 mm at a maximum cable length of six meters in case of doubt consult your cable supplier A common mistake is that cables are used that are too thin resulting in all kinds of malfunctions Maximum power can increase to about 120 amperes The system is constructed in such a way that the maximum power can never last longer than two seconds Mount the power fuse as close as possible to the battery Now apply voltage to the system As soon as the and are connected a beep will sound 82 Control panel 1 LED message SLOPE TOO STRONG In this position the camper cannot be levelled the surface is not even enough If necessary switch over to manual mode 2 LED message LOW VOLTAGE the battery is empty or the voltage is too low to be able to work safely 3 LED message ENGAGE HAND BRAKE Message indicating that the hand brake is disengaged When the hand brake is engaged again the LED will go out 4 LED message JACKS NOT fully RETRACTED One or more jacks are extended or not fully retracted 5 Button ON OFF switches the control panel on or off 6 Button MANUAL MODE the switch panel is in manual mode 7 button AUTOMATIC MODE ON indicates
12. er 1 4 contains a new error message which is recognizable by the blinking E amp P logo and an acoustic signal This error occurs if the system loses pressure hose breakage leakage etc whilst driving If this occurs STOP the vehicle and call your service dealer The acoustic signal can be switched off by applying the handbrake or switching the engine off New communication with VB Airsuspension air suspension system In version 1 4 red orange sticker the level of communication with a VB Airsuspension system has been upgraded This means that software Version 1 4 is not compatible with previous series and therefore an old control unit cannot be replaced with the new 1 4 unit The new main unit 1 4 also has a different communication cable which is not mounted through a relay box Version 1 4 also does not work with older versions of VB software Contact VB Airsuspension direct for further information or updates on their software For systems without air suspension this not applicable VB EP connection and compatibility Introduction We would like to inform you about the connection between the VB Airsuspension and the E amp P Hydraulic level systems This connection facilitates the VB Airsuspension lowering prior to E amp P automatic levelling thus making the vehicle entrance as low as possible and giving the jacks the maximum possible stroke Recently both systems have been upgraded to a more sophisticated version V2 The old version
13. g the jacks You should first determine the best installation locations for the four cylinders We cannot give a univocal guideline for this the best location can differ per camper Particularly around the undercarriage at the back campers often differ greatly When mounting the jacks only use the standard E amp P mounting brackets Out of experience we know that the installation space is ofter rather limited also in longitudinal direction To simplify locating the correct installation location E amp P Hydraulics included all possible mounting plates and adapters in its range for an overview see the appendix on pages 13 14 15 and 16 Make sure that the position of the cylinders does not undermine the bearing capacity of the system In general the following will apply the more apart the cylinders are the more efficient the system will work In any case the cylinders should be installed outside of the undercarriage The longitudinal distance between the legs is also important mount the rear jacks behind the rear axle and place the front jacks as close as possible to the front axle When the correct location has been established check carefully once again whether you are using the correct cylinders Basic principle is the bearing capacity of the system Use type and all other ordering data to determine whether the cylinders are perfectly able to bear the maximum weight of the camper for this see the diagram and explanation on page 13 Apart
14. l panel New Features panel Tilt function 15 To aid emptying wastewater from the tank allowing the tank including any soil debris to empty quickly he angle of lean allows the water and any soil debris to empty quickly meaning there is no residual effluent left behind To activate the function switch on the system No 5 and then press No 15 The camper will automatically assume the position pre programmed by your dealer during installation here is a maximum inclination angle built in for safety so that the tilt function never lifts the wheels off the ground Programming of the tilt function Turn the system on No 5 and use the manual mode to achieve the desired tilt position Turn the system off and on No 5 Press the No 12 button five times then the No 11 button five times All LEDs will then light up Press the No 15 button three times Turn the system off and on No 5 The tilt function is now programmed To activate the function from now on simply press No 5 then No 15 The camper will automatically assume the position you just programmed every time you activate the function However there is a maximum inclination angle built in for safety so that the tilt function never lifts the wheels off the ground New error message This system contains various error messages that are also described in the manual However this new version recognizable by the red orange stick
15. le P7357 MB Sprinter MB7351 MB Sprinter RM73 10 Renault until air from 2006 rear from 2006 front before 2006 front 2006 rear RM7311 Renault from FO7301 Ford Transit FO7300 UN7316 widening set 2007 front FWD rear Ford Transit front MAN rear for a current overview of all other adapters amp clamps www ep hydraulics nl APPENDIX Adapters amp clamps P7352 P7353 MAN P7353 P7352 P7360 2T cylinder with 6 piece set complete MAN rear M A N front single back plate 6 hole P7358 2T cylinder P7361 2T cylinder EP0103 21 Telescopic UN7315 HYMER rear without back plate cylinder without back plate Universal plates U profile P7365 21 cylinder Fiat X250 CP7364 Fiat X250 eurochassis P7369 Fiat X250 EC8010 Iveco eurocargo eurochassis high rear low telescope rear telescope front 8 10 T front Order the hoses now intermediate step 92 APPENDIX Adapters amp clamps EC1200 Iveco eurocargo EC8012 Iveco eurocargo YPTG180ABV Footplate EP100345 Footplate 12 T front 8 12 T rear small 180mm big 230mm Notes for a current overview of all other adapters amp clamps www ep hydraulics nl 93 APPENDIX The error mode In case of an error message first check whether the hand brake is engaged whether the ignition is switched on whether the battery has sufficient voltage whether the oil level is correct whether there is any damage to the cylinders and check the cables If
16. may take approximately one minute The route is now being filled with oil Again completely fill up the tank up to 3 centimetres from the edge Extend the front jacks by pressing button 12 Keep pressing button 12 the pump will start to run the jacks are now lowering in a jerky fashion cylinders and hoses are now being filled with oil Keep pressing button 12 now until the jacks have made the maximum stroke and are fully extended The cylinder has now been able to bleed without using any force Continuously monitor the oil level in the tank The tanks should maintain at least 5 centimetres of oil level As soon as the tank has less than five centimetres of oil level first retract the jacks button 8 fill the tank again up to 3 centimetres under the edge and then continue with button 12 Warning never fill up the tank to the top when the jacks are extended Retract the front jacks again hold down button 8 When bleeding the system take the formation of foam into account If too much foam is formed wait until the foam has disappeared appr 5 to 10 minutes Repeat fully retracting and extending the front jacks for four times Keep monitoring the oil level at least 5 centimetres of oil level and if necessary fill up the tank up to 3 centimetres below the edge After retracting the front jacks for the fifth time do the same with the rear jacks button 11 Let the rear jacks perform five full extending and retracting strokes as well Al
17. rol panel Make sure that the plug properly clicks into the control unit the hole is rather deep 3 cable with a 6 pole plug from the hand brake to the d of the dynamo Do not yet put voltage on the system but do have the wires ready for use Red must go to d later on white must be switched to ground through the hand brake STEP 4 Laying the hydraulic hoses These hoses must be extremely well protected with a protective cover Due to differences in pressure these hoses are continuously moving Properly attach the hoses and make sure that they cannot grate against anything Do not underestimate the pressure that the hoses will be subjected to Also be aware of the heat sources e g the exhaust and moving parts e g laminated suspension springs and hand brake cable So properly conceal the hoses and carefully check the whole path once more before putting the system into operation When connecting the hoses also take into account that the correct jack is connected to the correct port for this see the drawing on page 7 or the reverse side of the included order form 1 rear left 2 front left 3 rear right 4 front right STEP 5 Filling the system with oil The E amp P Levelling System works on machine transmission oil Only use oil of type ATF3 or Dexron Ill Fill the tank up to 3 centimetres from the edge STEP 6 The power connection to the batteries The system is driven by a 12 volt direct current motor So it can only b
18. so keep checking whether the oil level does not drop below five centimetres When bleeding the system also take into account the formation of foam and if necessary wait a moment When the rear jacks have been retracted for the fifth time the tank can finally be filled up to 2 centimetres below the edge TEST 1 now look whether both left jacks come down when you press button 10 In this way you can check whether all hydraulic hoses have been connected properly If this is not the case a cylinder extends at both the left and right side two or more hydraulic hoses have been interchanged This is a common mistake TEST 2 Check the safety function of the hand brake Make sure the cylinders are extended Now switch off the system let the motor run place your foot on the brake and release the hand brake Now the system should produce a beep sound and immediately retract the jacks Programming the zero point Place the car on an even floor Switch on the control panel button 5 and set it to manual operation button 6 Take a spirit level and place it on the floor of the camper where you can see it By manually operating the jacks make sure that the camper is level During this process the red LED LED 1 may flash continuously Ignore this LED When the camper is perfectly level lengthways and widthways you have found the zero point In order to program this zero point you must first switch off the installation button 5 and then s
19. t 5 Yellow float switch 94 L Note lf when retracting the jacks the pump is running on overpressure for a few seconds the retracting action should stop in both manual and automatic mode If the jacks are retracted and the pressure switch on the pump de energizes the unit will raise the jacks again for a few seconds if the ignition is switched on A timer will run which will count up when the pump is running and count down when the pump is not running If this timer reaches a value that is too high the pump will stop running in order to prevent overheating Notes 96 Notes 97
20. talled it is time to measure and order the required hydraulic hoses Use the included order form for this The returns to the pump the bottom connections at the foot plate can be looped through but this is not necessary When measuring the required lengths seriously consider the heat sources e g the exhaust and moving parts e g laminated suspension springs and hand brake cable This could be a reason for not looping through When finished the hoses should be properly concealed without any risk of wear or leakage 10 hoses in total will have to be made to size 8 in case of looping through The drawing at the back of the order form shows the difference between looping through and not looping through 1 rear left 2 front left 3 rear right 4 front right Both straight and right angled connections are possible If you need T pieces you should clearly indicate this when ordering Nipples for looping through are supplied as standard Send the form to us and we will make sure that you will receive the order a s a p It is also possible by the way to have the hoses made by a company near you hose must be able to withstand at least 220 bar links vorne rechts vorne links hinten rechts hinten 80 STEP 3 Installing electronics Mounting the control panel This can be done on various locations condition is of course that it must be easy to conceal the wiring afterwards Place the control panel in such a way that the system c
21. to weather influences the warranty will become invalid For that reason E amp P Hydraulics developed a special subconstruction tray see photo next to this paragraph allowing you to hang the pump outside under the camper Most pumps are placed inside the camper in one of the storage spaces at a location where it is easy to lead pipes and wires through the camper s floor Very often the main unit is also The special subconstruction unit incl bracket and plastic protective housing mounted in the same space see step 3b so it would be a good idea to leave enough space for this purpose Caution to prevent failures the pump should be in a flat position The bottom of the plastic oil tank should be covered over its complete surface Attach the pump using two M10 bolts D En nn When installing you should also take the pump s en plastic beschermingsbak relay into account It will continuously have 12 volts running through it and we recommend protecting this fragile piece of the pump with the supplied protective cap At least make sure that the customer cannot place or throw anything on top of it Warning when placing the pump always take the emergency control into account a screw drill for instance should always be able to reach the front side of the electric motor Always take the emergency control of the pump into account when installing 79 PINTERMEDIATE STEP Ordering hoses Now that the jacks and pump have been ins
22. witch it on again press button 5 once more Then press 5 times subsequently on the button for extending the front jacks button 12 This operation is confirmed through a beep sound Then press five time subsequently on the button for the rear jacks button 11 Once more a beep will sound to confirm 5 times Now all the LEDs will light Then press 3 times on the button for retracting the jacks button 8 Only the LED for manual operation will remain on LED 9 Now switch off the installation button 5 and switch it on again button 5 once more Now the green LED between the four arrows in the middle will light which means that you have successfully programmed the zero point LED 14 TEST Press on the button for automatic mode button 7 he system will now retract the jacks and it will level the vehicle again this time fully automatic When it is finished the green LED between the arrows will light again to indicate that the test was successful Programming air suspension mode when installed First bring the vehicle in level position Switch off the control panel Switch on the control panel Press the button FRONT no 12 five times Press the button REAR no 11 five times All LEDs will be flashing You are now in the zero mode e Press button RETRACT ALL no 8 three times Wait 2 seconds Press again button RETRACT ALL no 8 three times Now the airsuspension mode is activated Switch of contro
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