GUARANTEE Zig Products are fully quatantsed for a period of 1 year fram the date of first Surchase against faulty workmanship or materials, Zig Electronics Lid will repair any such items free of charge provided they have been instatled and used in accordance wih aur instructions, {in the event of a fault the product should be returned to the place of purchase for repair replacement under the terms of this guarantee. This guarantee does not in any way affect your statutoy rights under the Sale of Goods Act, 1979. . Moy WARNING: This document is copyright, it may not be reproduced in any form, copied, of in any way retrieved for any purpose whatsoever written consent of the publishers. The manufacturers reserve the right to ater this publication at any time. COPYRIGHT, Zig Electronics Lid. 1994 ZIG ELECTRONICS LTD. ‘SAXON BUSINESS PARK, HANBURY ROAD, STOKE PRIOR, BROMSGROVE, ENGLAND. (oo THE ZIG C.F.8 MOTORHOME, CARAVAN & BOAT BATTERY CHARGING & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND FITTING ‘Mains voltage 10 12 volt canveraion -up to 4.§ amps continuous ourront, ‘Switcbed selection of vource, ‘or auxilary battery. 21G ELECTRONICS LTD. SAXON BUSINESS PARK, HANBURY ROAD, STOKE PRIOR, BRONSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, 60 40D ® ENGLAND,INSTRUCTION FOR USE Please read these instructions caretully before operating the electrical equipmentin ‘your ceravan, *An asterisk denotes reference to Figure 1. Figure t The C.F.8 Controf Pant 1. The Caravan/Boat Battery the manufacturer ry, We recommend that the best cut of your ZIG electrical system. Most pacefor the battery and supply the necessary cable 0288, simply locate a naw battry in the space provided to that @ proper connection is, Crocodile ciips must never be used, they dete iorate quickly and are a fire risk, ‘A smear of petroleum jely shou!d be applied to the battery terminals. See No.4 in "important Notes", regarding batteries, {the manufacturer has not alleoated a space for the battery, refer to "Fitting the battery" in "INSTRUCTIONS FORFITTING, 2 Using your 12 volt equipment Tum on the “42 volt switch*" and set the "TOURING/ON-SITE*" suitch to The battery condition indicator will 1. Charging from the Mains Ensure that amains supply s avaiable to your caravan trough the extemal ‘maine input socket and set the "MAINS ON-OFF*" to °ON”. Tre "TOURING! ** switch should be set fo the “ON-SITE position, Auomatic electronic jt €.7.8. This means that it wil cnly charge the jot overcharge the battery. ger switched on for long periods, when the caravan ed to he car and the "TOURING/ON-SITE" switch* ton (up positon), charging of the euniliary battery will take place when the vehicle engne is rumiing, The amount of charge: ‘on a qumber of factors - the slate of charge of both 8, the cable in use ‘and the distance between the two battaries. Note that in motorsed caravans, har ging frome vehicle requires ony the sting of the TOURINGION-SITE" ‘The Battery Condition Monitor ‘The purpose ofthis device Is to wamn thatthe carava Tha ted ght wit tow wnon fhe battery voltage voltage the gra ‘will glow. No harm ill com Tihedosoastos aa used nen another few days reserve of currer Ate reading ill ony be given and when neither ct charging indicator. The the greet ‘battery is fully charged, Even with a flatbatiory the graen Ughtvll glow ‘charging systemn is operating, due to the high terminal voltage present atthe batiery. . The Fuses There are 4 fuses fitted to the C.FB. ‘The mains fuse is ftied in the emaler of 4 fuseholders on the tont panel anc is rated at 2. amp V units}: itis a standard 20mm x mm glass i8@ holde: can only be ical safely regulations). ‘mounted on the right of the panel protect the various cd to the ZIG system and ere standard 114" glass quick ‘are removed by turing the cop onlcloctige: ‘world wide from electroal and radio dealers. Under po.creumstances should a use ofa diferent type or vale be ftiod. Inthe eventosa fuse blowing there exists a tauitin the circuit protected by that fuse, and the cause should be ascertained belore replacing the fus Important to remember that a fuse i fitted for the protection of the olvouk andiis 8 Safeguard ageinst fre and injury, Never remove the front panel with mains, battery or carconnectad. There are no user serviceable parts inside. joved with a screwdriver (thisly is conriected tothe caravan, the unit can be effectively verter, to power the.{2 volt equipment nthe hing the power caw fr battery an wilt Rot recommend this type of Fequired by electronic tems fi etc, iMPORTANTNOTES + Dueto thepowertu output avatiabo, the unit wil get warn during. ‘An automatic thermal cutout is fitted, which will switch the u smperaiur ing ‘cutout to operate mote frequently and efficiency. Nota that the thermal cutout Is compl ‘when condtions retum to normal. Rehigeratore These should neverbe connected to the GFA. (See INSTRUCTIONS FOR FITTING). fen, the trkige fs connected drezly 1o the vehible battery tion, is not etfected by the C.F.8 controls. ting of aZIG RM14 relay will ensure thet the fridge only draws curcent when the engine is cunning. ‘The main "ON-OFF" swi 0 effect on any oer ‘equipmen: which may be fitte ‘Switch on and off Me battery charger incorporated in the ur ‘any other meins equipment to the C.RE. Batteries For best results a battery designed sperifially for leisure use shouldbe fitled. WARNING If the battery is very discharged, the loads on the 12V system should be feduced to below the rated output of the battery charger. This will enable the ‘Gharger to restore the battery to fullcapacty quickly and prevent ary overfoadhng of the charger. Mains Electricity ig Charging and Olstibution units is designed to run on 220 to 240 vot A.C. cricily. NEVER CONNECT TO A D.C. SUPPLY. 8 ol Europe and fhe whole of the U.S.A., the supply is 110 volt A.C. jot charge from the mains with this Supply, alfaugh no harm connected to 110 volt. The 12 volt equipment will, of cour that whete the supply Is lovi.e. 220 ty othe mainsis reversed. MENT IN THE CARAVAN. ‘appliances in the caravan, you should consuit a qualified electrician Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers strongly recommended {for your own safety, Remember mains voltage can be Using the ¢.F.8 in boats The uni is sultable for use in motor cruisers, mote: salers and smaller boals, 'aremoored for long perieds in marinas where mains electrioity {s evailableand itis undesirableto runthe engines forlong periods. Theinstuctions forceravans apply in all ‘except where references are mad ‘and 7 pin sockets, etc, It is particularly important in mavine u; fre paced n tho OFF positon betore te ‘battery is disconnested, the Fisk of sparks.FAULT FINDING CHART SYMPTOM REMEDY {2¥ot appliances work but | Check cantee switch is in ON-SITE position. battery not charging from ‘Check mains 2A fuse and Mains supply to ‘mains. caravan, if thermal cutout has operated, allow time for this to re-set. 12 vot eppliances work {tom auriliaty battery only. Battery not charging from Check car wiring, especially 7 pin plug & socket. Check car line fuse. N.B. it asplit charger has been fitted to the car, power wil only oe available when the engine is munning. None of 12 volt appliances | — Chack battery tine fuse. work. Check 12V switch is ON, 12 volt appliances work only | Chack batlary ine fuse or battery comections. when mains comectod, ‘Small 7, picture and dim Battery nearly flat. fights. Charge kattery, Battery monitor rad light Normal, due to voltage diop caused by motor flickers vhen water pump surge. operated, -—_____| Unit gets hot for tong Faulty battery or excess current being drawn Periods and thermal t by appliances. Tum off some equipment until can be heard opel battery charged. If this porsisis, cheok battery forfauty cell. Persistent blowing of one Chock the appliances supplied by this fuse. To of 10 amp fuses. isolate these, saiich onall equipment, remove fuse and note which equipment stops working. Battery fine fuse blowe ‘when batlery connections made. Fra SPRT Serene ieee reer | Radio interference when’ fuse, interference may Battery connected wrong way round. mains charging, | rary bow, but will cease | when itis fully charged. | be ‘80 the position of the CFS and 1g to the accessories will also be W usually be found in the side of a wardrobe, very thin, Glueing the batens wil assist remov: Secure with sctans provited, ‘Wiring w SI ALL NEG (+) TERMINALS ARE COMMON TO EACHOTHER, FOTHE METAL CASE ANDTO MAINS EARTH, TERMINALS 2, 4 6,8, 10 ARE POSTIVE TERMINALS ¥, 3.5, 7,9, {1 ARE NEGATI TERMINAL 1218 SPARE Figure 2 ‘Jominal Connections to the C.EB ‘Suitable caste can be bought from mostcar accessory shops. Great care stould be taken in wiing the unit, rmanee will depend on how this is done - UNDER, NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE CABLE SMALLER THAN RECOMMENDED,25) retor to Figures 2and 3, and connect. 1 425 cable (Supplementary 7 core, usually as 1 and 2 (Vel ‘9rey) as follows .F.8 to No. 3 on 12S (Negative) C.E8 to No. 4 on 128 {Pos 4 "Positive" Figue 3 The 125 Plug (Rear View) Do not connect your car at this stage. you ave wiring a boat or motorised caravan, connect No. 1 to eaith, and No. 2 10 the engine battery. 26 arrp line fuse must be tad in the positive tne (No. 2.0n C.F8) as rearto the battery as pos At this stage 'e postion for the aupiliary battery should be chosen. This should be vent the out Battery positive (via fuse) to No. 4 Negative to No. 3 ver use crocodile alps to conneci the battery, these deteriorate quickly andare a tisk. Always use proper terminals and screws and smear the connections wiih sum jelly, Before making any further connections, temporarily remeve the in: holder. For mo:orised and boats, remove the other in-line fuse, as we “The various accessories can now be comectadto the C.F. stating the load between ‘the three 19 amp outlets as equally as possible. The outlets are wired to No's 8, 8 ‘and the corresponding negative connections are No's 5, 7 and ‘comections are joined ta each other, itdoes not matter which are used fer each fuse ontiet, Refer to Figure 4. Water pumpto Nos § end 6. Fan, cooker hood, etc. to No's7 ands. Lighting to No‘s 9 and 10. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST A REFRIGERATOR BE CONNECTED TO THE UNIT, Due fo the high current drawn by refrigerators, they should be wired to the engine battery in such a way that they only operate whilst the engine is running. A Zig AM14 relay wil ensure that the main battery will not be fattened by the tide when the engine's not running. ‘The wiring or the fridge should be an entirely ssparste fused system. Do not attomnp! fo connectte terminal 2 on the C.F8, as this will pravent battery charging. 12 volt connections are compiete, the mains connections can be made ut plug and socket should be of the polarised type, Le. connestion car 1@ way round, Suitable sockets can be obtained from caravat accassory shops and chandlers. They should be to B.S.4343. Fit the socket in < sulteble pestion and connect the white mains cable as follows:- BROWN to LIVE INPUT BLUE fo NEUTRAL 240 VOLTS AC, GREENYELLOW fo EARTH | S0/60 Hz. Do not connect the mains supply at this stage. ‘Check all the witing carefutly, looking parila for stay strane which may shot {0 earth, Protect the mahs cable from damage by securing with cable cigs. Flep'ace the auxilary battery 25 amp fuse and referring fo "INSTRUCTIONS FOF USE" cherk that all the 12 voll accessories function correctly. For motorised caravans and boats, replace the other 25 amp ‘that currert is available with the "TOURING/ON-SITE™" switch position. In the case of touring caravans, itis important to ensure that you" car is properh, wired betore connectingto the van. Ityour car has previot check carefully that is nas been done in accordanca Alternatively proceed to wire the vehicle as followe:- following instructions:Wiring the vehicte your car: mended to fit one. The 12N sock used with the 125 syetom is of la the needs of a modern caravan. Comeciions are made es in Figure 3. ‘The cabis used musthave a mi {o terminal 4 on the 12 umn dimenston o! 2.5mm (600.25). The connection taken tight back to the vohicle bi battery again with a 25 amp li 9. Do not minal 6 to terminal 4, this will severely limit ths charging current ‘result the fridge flattenhg the caravan battery. Amuch better method isto wire the fidge through a relay so thatit will operete only ‘hen the igrition is on, A suitable relay is the ZIG FIM.14 which comes comptote ‘with fiting instructions and is simple to i When the car wiring Is com; caravan can be connected and the ZIG system checkedout as described ISTRUCTIONS FOR USE". Connecting the Mains The mains supply should be obtained from a domestic supply of 200 to 240 volts from @ fused connection poirt. Ifa 13 amp household plus is used, less than 1.6mm? and st damage. When the mains is connected, OFF contro! on the C.F8 andcheck Up. Set the "TOURING/ON-SITE” switch* to on site, and temporatly disconnect tho batteries (by removing the fuses), Chock t Volt equipment is working correctly. Reconnoct the two batteries, Installation is now compl Earth Vehicles 1G C.F8 is designed for use with negative earth systems, but be modified if required for uso with positive earth systems. Further inlormaton is available on re . The 12S connecter may be deleted if wiring a motorhome or boat.