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1. Introduction Dear Camper, Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY van. The trust you have placed in us is both an incentive and an obligation to continuously implement new ideas, technical innova- tions and fine touches to make our vehicles even better.
1. Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Tyres ................. 28 General information ............4 Tyre pressure ............29 Designations in the operating instructions ....6 Tyre profile depth and age of tyres ......30 Wheel rims ..............31 Chapter 2: Safety Changing a tyre ............32 Fast tyre repair kit .............
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1. Introduction Chapter 7: Electrical Installations Chapter 12: Maintenance and Care Safety instructions .............70 12.1 Maintenance ............162 Elements of the electrical system ......70 12.2 Brakes ..............163 Electric power supply ..........100 12.3 Changing the taillight bulbs ........163 Electrical system ............109 12.4 Airing ................164 Special lights ............113 12.5...
Please do not consider this manual to be just a means of refe- rence, but familiarize yourself thoroughly with it before taking Your HOBBY van has been built in accordance with the latest your first drive. technology and approved safety regulations. Despite all pre-...
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This will ensure guarantee claims for any of the equipment. In accordance with guarantee conditions, HOBBY's dealer will give you a 5-year guarantee on the consistency of the van. Your dealer will give you a guarantee booklet, “5 Years‘...
1. Introduction 1.2 Designations in the operating instructions Handling instructions Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words beginning with the symbol “•“. This manual explains the van in the following manner: Texts and illustrations Notes Texts that refer to illustrations are found directly below the illustrations.
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1. Introduction Optional Extras You have selected a van that is equipped to taste. This user manual describes all of the models and equipment offered within the same programme. Therefore, it may include equipment that you have not selected. Differences and, thus, all of the optional extras are marked with an asterisk „...
2. Safety Chapter 2: Safety No use of the van other than that described here is permitted; any other use is regarded as contrary to the intended use. 2.1 Intended use 2.2 General information This van has been designed as a mobile travel accommodation for private, not commercial use. It is not intended for permanent • The van may only be driven on public roads by someone with residence. Furthermore, no more than the number of people a valid driving licence category for such vehicles.
2. Safety 2.3 Fire protection Precautions against fire • Never leave children alone in the vehicle. • Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and cooking devices. • Any changes to the electric system, accelerator system or built-in devices may only be carried out by an authorised workshop. • Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance. • Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guidelines on the Example of a rescue sheet for the vantana fire extinguisher. Rescue sheets • Store a fire blanket near the cooker. • Do not block any escape routes. The rescue sheet for the van can be found behind the sun vi- • Familiarise yourself with all safety measures set up on the sor.
2. Safety 2.4 Equipment 2.4.1 Emergency equipment To be prepared in case of an emergency, you should always carry the three emergency devices on board and familiarize yourself with them. First-aid kit 100 m The first-aid kit should always be at hand and have a fixed B e i f a h r e r s e i t e K 6 5 V A N T A N A 2 0 1 5 position in your van. Any objects removed from the first-aid Minimum distance between warning triangle and van...
2. Safety Vans with a technically permissible maximum weight of more than 4 tons must also carry a flashing warning light and at least two (2) chocks (not included in the scope of delivery). 2.4.2 Vehicle tool kit Each vehicle comes with individual basic equipment including a vehicle tool kit and accessories. The toolbox is included separately in the vehicle. Upon delivery, it is located in the rear under the bed.
The following documents are required to initiate the registra- tion process: Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised! - Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate Part II and/or Certifi- If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho- cate of Conformity (CoC) rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you! - Electronic Insurance Certificate/eIC Number - personal identification or proof of residence • Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the first - possibly, power of attorney to have someone else register 50 miles with your camper. the caravan. • Switch off the gas-operated built-in devices before put- - if applicable: direct debit mandate for taxes ting petrol in the tank.
2. Safety 2.5.2 Before each drive Road safety • Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems (switch on battery circuit breaker), steering and brakes func- tion correctly. • If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time (approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the brake system and the accelerator system. • Set the vehicle's wing mirror. B e i f a h r e r s e i t e K 6 5 V A N T A N A 2 0 1 5 Prepare the vehicle before driving! • Completely open and fasten the dimming system...
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2. Safety Storage space in the rear Exterior When loading the storage space in the rear adhere to the per- Check the exterior of the vehicle and carry out the following missible axle loads and the technically permissible total mass. preparations before driving: Distribute pay-load evenly. Excess point loads will damage the Preparing the vehicle floor covering. • Close all of the windows in the living room as well as the roof bonnets and roof windows. • On no account should the permissible rear axle load be exceeded. • Retract the entrance step. • Due to load removal on the front axle, it is considerably • Close and lock the sliding door, rear and service flaps in more difficult to handle the vehicle when the rear garage the superstructure. is fully loaded. • Close the tap for the waste water tank.
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2. Safety Interior Do not overload the vehicle! It is imperative that you not the permissible axle loads, the technically permissible Some preparations must also be carried out inside the van. overall mass as well as the permissible height, width and Preparing the interior length of the van. • Sort loose objects and stow them in the compartments. Gas bottles may only be transported when they are secu- • Place heavy objects in the lower compartments. rely fastened in the gas bottle container provided. • If necessary switch the refrigerator to 12 V operation. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Never cover up • Ensure that no liquids, including those in the refrigerator, built-in forced ventilation (skylights with forced ventilation will leak. or mushroom vents). Ensure that forced ventilation is not • Secure accelerator cylinders.
2. Safety • Only install children's car seats on seats that have been fitted by the manufacturer with three-point belts. • Turn the swivel seats in the direction of traffic and lock them into place. The seats may not be turned while driving. • Lock the sliding seat into its original position. • Do not open the door latch! • No extra passengers may remain in the vehicle! Driving B e i f a h r e r s e i t e K 6 5 V A N T A N A 2 0 1 5 Take a trial drive before leaving on your first large journey in Observe the specific features of the van's driving performance! order to familiarize yourself with the van. Remember to practise...
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2. Safety Driving economically • Never accelerate if the van starts to swing. • Adjust your speed to road and traffic conditions. The engine of your van has not been designed to drive con- • Long descents with a slight gradient can become dangerous. stantly under a full load. Adjust your speed from the very beginning to allow you to speed up if necessary without endangering other automobiles. The following applies when driving • As a general rule, never drive faster downhill than uphill.
2. Safety Reversing/Manoeuvring 2.7 After driving Your van is far larger than a car. Selecting a parking space The following applies to reversing/manoeuvring • Even if the wing mirrors are correctly adjusted there is a The following applies for selecting a parking space significant blind spot. • If possible, pick your spot in daylight. • When reversing or parking in places with poor visibility get • Select a parking space that is as level as possible. help to guide you in.
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2. Safety Switching electric consumption: The following applies when switching electric consumption • Switch the refrigerator from 12 V to accelerator or 230 V. Otherwise, if the engine is not on, the 12 V electrical supply will automatically turn itself off after a few minutes. • Open the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valve on the consumer required. Water installation Water left standing in the fresh water tank or the pipes quickly becomes undrinkable. Please empty any residual water from the water tank before filling it with fresh water. Therefore, check the water pipes and the fresh water tank be- fore each drive to ensure they are clean. Disinfect and rinse the drinking water facility regularly, and always before each journey.
In addition, the VIN is also given on the type plate of the base vehicle as well as on the Hobby type plate (in the motor com- partment on the upper front cross member of the radiator).
• Spread the load evenly between the left and right-hand side of the van. Heavy or bulky objects belong in the lower storage compartments and near the axle. • Never overload the rear of the van, because this will have a negative influence on its driving performance. • The lower the van's centre of gravity, the better its driving Hobby name plate performance and response in curves. Approval number • Store baggage in the interior in cupboards and storage Manufacturer's version compartments.
1. Technically permissible overall mass road users. Information regarding the technically permissible maximum weight is based on Hobby Wohnwagenwerk's specification in cooperation with the manufacturers of the previous construc- If you are not sure whether or not you have overloaded the tion stages (Fiat). This mass takes into account the speci-...
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These optional extras will be shown in the actual mass of the a) Supply of liquefied petroleum gas vehicle if − they are not part of the standard scope of equipment, Number of built-in gas regulators: − Hobby or the manufacturer of the base vehicle were re- Weight of an 11 kg aluminium bottle: sponsible for assembling them, Weight of 11 kg gas inflation: − the customer can order them.
3. Chassis The minimum loading capacity includes objects that users may carry in the van which are not included in the mass when ready to drive or in the optional extras (e.g. clothing, toilet and kitchen fittings, food, camping equipment, toys, pets). The remaining additional load (5.) must always be greater than or equal to the minimum loading capacity (6.);...
Due to stipulations by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle and the fixing of the so-called D value of the towing fixture no additional loading of the towing loads is possible. Registering accessories in the vehicle's documents If you wish to increase the trailer load, a stronger motor is • Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted required. fixtures. • Take your van to a technical support organisation or tech- nical service provider (e.g. MOT).
3. Chassis 3.6 Automatic transmission These three positions are not fixed, i.e. after the lever has been moved it jumps back to the centre position. As an option, your van can be equipped with an automatic Manual operation transmission (Comfort-Matic) which has two methods of ope- This method of operation allows the driver to select a suitable ration: MANUAL/gearshift and AUTO(MATIC). Since the clutch gear according to the conditions under which the vehicle is is engaged and released by means of an electro-hydraulic unit being driven. Switch gears as follows:...
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3. Chassis Parking the vehicle To ensure that the vehicle is safely parked, step on the brake pedal and then shift into either first gear or reverse (R). Further- more, when parking on a slope, you must also pull the hand brake. Never leave the vehicle when the transmission is in neutral (N).
Fiat Ducato • Never drive an overloaded vehicle. 16'' 180 Nm Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY van. Un- 15'' 160 Nm der no circumstances may tubes be inserted in these tyres! Winter tyres are mandatory in many EU countries!
4. Wheels and tyres 29 Snow chains 4.3 Tyre pressure The inflation pressure of all tyres as well as the spare tyre Never drive faster than 50 km/h. should be checked approx. every 4 weeks and before you go Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads. on longer journeys.
4. Wheels and tyres 4.4 Tyre profile depth and age of tyres Replace your tyres as soon as the tread depth is only 1.6 mm. The minimum tread depth gives you only the barest amount of safety while driving. The following recommendations must be observed: Safety limit in summer: 3.0 mm Safety limit in winter: 4.0 mm...
4. Wheels and tyres 31 4.5 Wheel rims Only use the rims noted in the registration documents. Should you wish to use other rims, please note the following. The following applies when using other wheel rims: - Size, - construction, - injection depth and - The load bearing capacity must be sufficient for the per- missible total axle weight.
4. Wheels and tyres 4.6 Changing a tyre • Tighten the wheel mounting screws evenly with the wheel spanner. Please refer to the operating instructions for the Preparing to change the tyre base vehicle for the specified value of the tightening torque •...
4. Wheels and tyres 33 The fast tyre repair kit can be used when the outside tempera- ture ranges from -20°C to + 50°C. Please refer to the FIAT manual for instructions on how to use the fast tyre repair kit. There is an expiry date on the sealant.
5. Exterior Structure Chapter 5: Exterior Structure 5.1 Ventilation The following applies for ventilation: Ventilation is important if you want to feel comfortable in your van. Draft-free ventilation is integrated in your mvan via the traction unit; de-aerating via the roof bonnets. Do not interfere with their mode of operation! Ventilation grill, refrigerator Refrigerator...
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5. Exterior Structure Do not block the refrigerator's ventilation grill so as not to restrict cooling performance and the functions of the refri- gerator. Air circulation may be adversely affected if the sliding door is open. These winter panels are a chargeable option; they can be ordered from your dealer.
5. Exterior Structure 5.2 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are supplied with the van: two keys to fit the following locks on the base vehicle: - driver‘s and passenger‘s doors - sliding door - rear doors - patrol flap - a code card.
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5. Exterior Structure The window in the sliding door must always be closed before opening or closing the door. Ensure that neither people nor pets will be hurt when opening or closing the door. The entry door is your escape route in an emergency. Therefore, never block the door from the outside! The sliding door must always be kept closed and locked while driving.
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5. Exterior Structure Inside sliding door Rear door from the outside Inside sliding door Rear doors Rear doors from the outside (right rear door) Opening • Push the latch to the right and use the handle Opening open the sliding door as far as it will go. •...
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5. Exterior Structure If the rear doors have been opened by 180°, particular attention must be paid to traffic on the road or passing cyclists. If a bicycle carrier has been mounted, opening the rear doors by 180° may damage the van. When closing the rear doors, ensure that the doors snap shut and lock them.
5. Exterior Structure Insect screen (plisse) Toilet flap Insect screen (plissé) Toilet flap • Carefully open and close the insect screen plissé by gui- Opening ding it along the guide rail. • Use key to unlock flap • Press both buttons ( ) and open flap.
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5. Exterior Structure Opening • Grasp the cover flap at the bottom of the latch and pull it up. Closing • Grasp the latch of the cover flap and close it until it clicks into place. Please refer to the appropriate chapters on water, gas and elec- tricity for information on handling the individual components.
5. Exterior Structure Petrol cap Extended entrance step Petrol filler neck 5.3 Entrance step The black petrol cap is covered by a flap located on the left The vans are equipped with an electrically extendable entran- side of the vehicle behind the driver's door in the lower sec- ce step tion of the B-pillar.
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5. Exterior Structure Retracted entrance step To open • Press the switch in the entrance area. The entrance step will be extended automatically. To close • Press the switch in the entrance area. The entrance step will be retracted automatically. Continue pressing the switch until the step has completely folded in or out.
5. Exterior Structure Bicycle carrier, loaded Bicycle carrier, secured 5.4 Bicycle carrier The maximum permissible loads for bicycle carriers are 60 kg. Please read the separate operating instructions for the If the rear-mounted bicycle carrier is not required, it must be bicycle carrier before using it.
5. Exterior Structure Extending • Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win- ding mechanism. • Hold the crank with one hand on the upper twist grip and the other on the lower twist grip. During the operating procedure gently pull the crank towards you and hold it as vertically in the grommet as possible.
6. Interior Structure Chapter 6: Interior Structure 6.1 Opening and closing doors, flaps and drawers Furniture doors with a locking mechanism Furniture doors with a locking mechanism Stowage and kitchen wall cabinets, kitchen drawers Opening • Press the pushbutton to unlock the flap/drawer. •...
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6. Interior Structure Mirror cabinets Door with magnetic lock Simple furniture doors Mirror cabinets, washroom Opening Opening • Pull on the handle and swing the door open. • Open the door of the mirror cabinet by pressing the lower edge from behind. Closing Closing •...
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6. Interior Structure Fig. 2 Pushlock Sliding door in washroom Retaining strap Doors with push locks Sliding doors Washroom cabinet Opening • Press the push-lock until the knob jumps up. Opening • Pull carefully to open the door. • Grasp the handle/frame of the sliding doors and push them open.
6. Interior Structure Adjusting knob Television holder 6.2 Television holder Washroom door K60 T / K65 T Opening 230V sockets and the antenna terminal for the TV and the re- • Turn the knob to the left until the mechanism opens. ceiver are located in the wall cabinet to the right of the TV Then use the knob to carefully push the sliding door...
6. Interior Structure Worktop extension Hanging table with pivotable table top 6.4 Tables 6.3 Worktop extension for the kitchen Hanging table • Use one hand to bring the movable part to a horizontal position. The lower table top of the hanging table can be swung out. •...
6. Interior Structure 6.5 Seating arrangements and sleeping areas Emergency bed in the seating arrangement* The seating arrangement can be converted to an emergency bed. If the van has been fitted with a Milano seating bench*, the seating arrangement cannot be converted. Lowered hanging table Lowering/removing the table •...
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6. Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions K55 Rearranging the cushions K60(T) and K65(T) To convert To convert • Remove the table (see 6.4 Tables). • Hook the table into the lower guiding rail (see 6.4 Tables). • Pull the seating bench and cushions apart at the end towards the entrance (see 6.11 Seats in the superstructure).
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6. Interior Structure Single beds at rear end Positioning the crossbeams and slatted frames Individual beds in the rear To convert beds • Distribute the two crossbeams evenly between the two bed frames to provide optimal support for the slatted frames.
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6. Interior Structure Positioning the extension board Additional cushion • Finally, place the mattresses on the left and right, again • Place the extension board between the two slatted frames. taking note of the slant. There is a bar on the back of the extension board to ensure If necessary, place the additional cushion for the extension of the beds between the mattresses, making one...
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6. Interior Structure Double bed at rear end Positioning the slatted frames Transversal bed in the rear To convert bed • First step: place the two slatted frames transversally to the vehicle on the base so that they are resting on the sup- porting shelves in the direction of the front of the vehicle, taking care to ensure that the cushioned sides of the frame are on the outer sides of the bed.
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6. Interior Structure Aligning the mattresses Climbing assistance Climbing into the transversal bed in the rear • Then place the three mattresses lengthwise to the vehicle, • Climb into the transversal bed in the rear through the whereby the two mattresses with the slants are placed gap in the bulkhead partition, taking care to ensure that the on the left and right by the rear doors.
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6. Interior Structure Ensuring safe transport while driving Retaining strap and counterpart Converting beds into storage space • Lash the mattresses and slatted frames with the fastening straps (for individual and transversal beds) • Place the fastening straps over the gap and insert them in the counterpart until they lock together.
6. Interior Structure Window latch Shower tray 6.7 Windows 6.6 Washroom Knockout windows with locking hooks A removable insert has been placed in the shower tray to protect it and make it easier to walk across. Depending on how the window has been constructed, it has one or more latches with locking knobs .
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6. Interior Structure Closing • Raise the window slightly so that the hook unlocks. • Close the window. • Turn the latch to the original position so that it clasps behind the brackets and pull the pane into the seal. Fully adjustable window stays Fully adjustable window stays Opening...
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6. Interior Structure To combine • Pull the sunshade up slowly and evenly, then pull the insect screen down to the desired position. To avoid consequential damage, leave the shades open when the van is not in use. Sunshade/insect screen Sunshade/insect screen Sunshades and insect screens are integrated in the window from and fully adjustable.
6. Interior Structure Front system Side system 6.8 Dimming system for driver's cabin Front system • Press the locks together to open the locking mechanism. • Pull the handles in the middle together slowly and The dimming shades may only be drawn when the vehicle is evenly.
6. Interior Structure 6.9 Skylight Safety instructions • Never open the skylight in strong winds/rain/hail, etc. or if the temperature outside is below -20°C! • Do not use force to open the roof skylight when covered by ice or snow as this could break the hinges and ope- ning mechanism.
6. Interior Structure Insect screens and shades (plissés) Both plissés are fully adjustable by sliding them horizontally from side to side. Driver's seat 6.10 Seats in the driver's cabin All of the vans have pivoting driver's and passenger's seats, which can be used to extend the number of seats available in the superstructure.
6. Interior Structure Lever for turning the seats Seating bench in the superstructure 6.11 Construction of the seats The lever for turning the seat is located on the inner edge of the seats in the driver's cab. Cushion fastenings Swivelling seats •...
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6. Interior Structure Widening the seating bench Individual seats in the superstructure Movable individual seats Widening the seating bench In place of the seating bench, the vehicle can be fitted with The seating bench can be widened by carefully pulling out movable individual seats.
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6. Interior Structure Adjusting the sitting position Position of the seatbelt buckles Adjusting the backrest • The seatbelt buckles must be positioned on the • Push on the handle outside, next to the seats, and not led between the backrest and the seat. Pushing the seat to the side •...
6. Interior Structure • The lower part of the seatbelt fits across your hips. Unbuckling the seatbelt • Press the button on the lock of the seatbelt to unlock the tongue. • Fasten seat belts before driving and keep them fastened while driving.
6. Interior Structure 6.13 Overview of the seating arrangements K55 Vantana K60 Vantana Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. K60 Milan Vantana K65 Milan Vantana Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving.
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6. Interior Structure K65 Vantana Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving.
Chapter 7: Electrical Installations 7.2 Elements of the electrical system Advice and instructions 7.1 Safety instructions Important The installation of electrical devices in HOBBY's vans has been • Any changes to the electrical installations may only be carried carried out in accordance with the valid regulations. out by a professional electrician. • Disconnect the battery and switch off the 230V mains before carrying out any maintenance work.
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7. Electrical Installations 230V automatic circuit breaker with an earth leakage circuit • Unclamp the battery circuit breaker if the ancillary battery is not breaker being used for a longer period of time (4 weeks or more). The The 230V automatic circuit breaker supplies and protects the standby current used continuously by some electrical devices 230V devices. discharges the ancillary battery. Even if the battery circuit brea- • To switch off the 230V power supply in the entire system, set ker is interrupted, the battery can still be charged by the battery the 230V automatic circuit breaker to “0” (OFF). charger (conservation charging). • Should the consumer battery be removed, isolate the plus pole (to prevent short circuits when turning on the motor). Fuses • Only replace defective fuses after the cause of the defect has Battery charger been remedied by a professional electrician.
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7. Electrical Installations TFT-Controlpanel Lighting in the Ceiling Lamp seating arrange- ment • Briefly press the key to switch each lamp on and off. Press longer on the key to regulate how brightly you want the lights to shine. The brightness you set will be saved; when the lights are switched on again, the brightness you origi- nally set will also be switched on again. If the system's power supply is interrupted, the wall light will shine full strength the first time you switch it on. Functions of the main switch The wall lamps themselves must be switched on before they • Once the system is in operation, press the main switch briefly can be controlled by means of the control panel. to turn all of the lights and the water supply off. All 12V steady electrical devices (e.g. refrigerator control, 12V sockets, USB charging sockets and the heating) will remain activated. If the vehicle's motor is running, the refrigerator will operate automatically on 12V, i.e. it is not necessary to press the main switch. In this case, the selector switch for the refrigerator must be set to 12V operation. All other 12V electrical devices will...
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7. Electrical Installations Kitchen light Key Memory • This key is used to save and recall the state of individual • Briefly press the key to switch the kitchen lamp on and off. lights. Press briefly on this key to recall the last saved state of all switchable 12 V lights. Press longer on this key to save the lighting state of a lamp. This key is not used to Lighting atmosphere save the state of the 230 V electrical devices (e.g. hot-air heating). • Briefly press the key to switch on the indirect light. Entrance light (outer tent light) • Press this key to switch the entrance light on and off. It is not pos- sible to switch this light on when the motor is running. The light will turn off automatically when the motor is switched on. The entrance light must be switched off when the van is on the road.
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7. Electrical Installations Main menu on the TFT control panel Main display B The current status and values of the available components can be viewed at predefined places. Stand-by Mode 01.09.15 09:11 22,5 °C 21,5 °C - The display dims slightly if no function has been carried out within a period of one minute. - In the newer update versions, the display switches itself off and is black if no function has been carried out within a period of 10 minutes. On/Off switch for power supply Ein / Aus Schalter Heizung Klimaanlage If this icon is shown in green, the light control and water Stromversorgung pump are activated. If the icon is white, these two com-...
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Heizung Abwassertankheizung Wasser Ver- und Endsorgung Popupfenster / Fehlermeldung 7. Electrical Installations Achtung Netz- und Autospannung! Klimaanlage AUX (Externe Geräte) Stromzuführ Heizung Ein/Aus Schalter am Display Ein / Aus Schalter Heizung Klimaanlage Radio Stromversorgung 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C WLAN Radio If this icon is shown in green, the function being...
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7. Electrical Installations Soft key menu bar C Air-conditioning system Klimaanlage This is used to access the individual menus of the components. green = in operation Klimaanlage Klimaanlage Klimaanlage Klimaanlage Soft keys kühlen Cooling (air-conditioning function) kühlen The “soft keys” are used to carry out the commands dis- kühlen kühlen kühlen played in the lower menu bar (C). For example, they enable heizen access to submenus, increase or reduce the values shown, Heating (air-conditioning function) heizen heizen heizen or represent the Return button (“Back” function). heizen Automatic (air-conditioning function) Control knob Like the “soft keys”, the control knob enables easy navigation between the individual menus. Turn the know to select the...
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Füllstand Füllstand 7. Electrical Installations Frischwassertank Abwassertank Electric waste water tank heating system 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C Wassertank As an option, your van can be fitted with an electric waste wa- ter tank heating system. The heating function is activated and deactivated by means of the soft key. automatic tank control This icon is displayed in green in the submenu when the func- tion is activated. The heating system will then begin to operate automatically when: automatic tank - the temperature outside drops below 5° C, control Alarm Fresh waste Electric waste - and either the 230V mains connection has been hooked up water tank water tank water tank heating system...
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7. Electrical Installations “U” indicates the current charging voltage, “I” the current 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C Batterie- charging current and the remaining time until the battery is management discharged is displayed in hours. The value “T” indicates the temperature of the battery; this must not exceed 50° C. A war- Charger ning message will be sent if the temperature exceeds 50° C 14,2 V 14,2 V 13,5 V and the battery will be shown in red in the main menu on the 7,2 A 7,2 A...
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7. Electrical Installations Manually calibrating the sensor Error messages Opening the battery circuit breaker switches off the electro- nics in the superstructure (see item: battery circuit breaker). 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C Now the sensor can calibrate itself. This process takes approx. three hours. If the battery circuit breaker is then switched on again, a value of “1” should be shown on the display. Warning message: undervoltage During calibration, the vehicle must not be hooked up to This warning appears when a voltage of 10.8V or less is the 230V mains (the charger must not charge the battery measured for a battery for a duration of at least 3 minutes.
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7. Electrical Installations 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 Bat. 1: SOH: 42 % : 14,2 V Bat. Mot.: SOH: 92 % Bat. 1: 060 Ah AGM : 14,2 V Bat.
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7. Electrical Installations Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C one minute, it will automatically switch back to the main menu on the control panel. Bat. 1: 095 Ah AGM Motor: 095 Ah Setting the battery type The type and capacity of the batteries have been set by the manufacturer. These settings must be changed when the type of battery is changed. Use the arrow keys or the control knob to select the desired value. Increase or decrease it by means of the +/- functions. If the control knob is used to change a value, the new value must be confirmed by pressing on the control knob. If the set values do not match those of the battery that was installed, incorrect values will be displayed in the battery management. Setting the type of battery has an effect on the charging behaviour; therefore, this must be set correctly.
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Lichtsystem 7. Electrical Installations 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C Lichtsystem 18:00 to 20:30 on 0:00 to 0:00 off 01.07.15 14:00 ------- ------- Light is On/Off Timer Activated timer switched on (blue dot) Programming the timer 09.01.15 (green dot) 12:30...
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7. Electrical Installations The activated timer is indicated in the main menu for the Heizung 09.01.15 12:30 ALDE 23,5 °C 18,0 °C lighting system by a blue dot in the corresponding light Hauptdisplay / Inhalt icon. 18 °C 40°C Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 one minute, it will automatically switch back to the main menu 18 °C on the control panel. 50°C oder 65°C möglich Gas / 1000 W / 2000 W / 3000 W möglich...
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7. Electrical Installations The desired room temperature (in ° C), short-term increase in 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 the amount of hot water for taking a shower (in ° C) and the Hauptdisplay / Inhalt type of operation (gas/electric) are displayed in the menu for the Alde hot water heating system. The lower menu icon is shown in green when the heating system is in operation. Next to this icon, the value 18 °C ON = on or Menüleiste / Einstellungen OFF= heating system is not in operation (white icon) is shown. Setting the desired room temperature HAUPTDISPLAY MENÜLEISTE HAUPTDISPLA...
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7. Electrical Installations 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 40 °C 40 °C Short-term increase in the amount of hot water The menu shown above can only be selected for the Truma Informationss HAUPTDISPLAY...
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7. Electrical Installations Use the arrow (menu bar C) or turn the control knob to select 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C the desired type of operation (highlighted in yellow). Then use Truma the “On/Off” function or turn the control knob to activate your Truma Gerätetechnik selection. GmbH & Co KG http://www.truma.com/ Please refer also to the description of the heating system in Chapter 10. Info menu Informationsseite MENÜLEISTE HAUPTDISPLAY MENÜLEISTE Information on the device manufacturer is shown here. Betrieb AN / AUS Energieart: Gas Bestätigen der ausgewählten Energieart The submenus shift to the main menu by means of the “Back”...
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7. Electrical Installations 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 Klima DOMETIC DOMETIC 19 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C DOMETIC 19 °C Submenu: Selecting the type of operation DOMETIC* air-conditioning system - cooling The set type of operation, fan level and desired room tempera- - heating ture are displayed in the menu for the Dometic air-conditioning...
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7. Electrical Installations 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 20° C 20° C Setting the fan level Setting the temperature Set the desired fan level here (levels 1-3 and The desired temperature can be set here. This is maximum ventilation). When in automatic mode, not possible in air circulation mode, because...
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7. Electrical Installations The values can be changed using the “+/-” soft keys on menu bar 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C ,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 C or by turning the control knob. The new value is automatically Dometic applied after exiting from the submenu. Info: Dometic Servicepartner http://service-location.dometic.com Please also observe the descriptions in 10.6 Rooftop Air http://dometic.com Conditioning. Info menu Information on the device manufacturer is shown here. The submenus shift to the main menu by means of the “Back” function. The main menu shifts to the main menu on the control panel by means of the “Back” function. After one minute, all me- nus automatically shift to the main menu on the control panel. The aforementioned functions are only available for air con- ditioning systems that are CI bus compatible.
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7. Electrical Installations 12:30 --------- --------- 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 Radiovorbereitung 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C TRUMA* air-conditioning system Radio If a TRUMA air-conditioning system is subsequently fitted, it is Use the “On/Off” function to switch the radio on and off. If the also possible to select the submenu for regulating the lighting. radio is on, the icon is shown in green. Increasing or reducing the value by means of the “+/-” function Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after or the control knob changes the intensity of the lighting inte- one minute, it will automatically switch back to the main menu grated in the air-conditioning system. Press the control knob on the control panel.
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7. Electrical Installations 31.08.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 7:48 21,4°C 20,4°C 7:48 31.08.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 21,4°C 20,4°C AUX (function in DuoControl incl. Ice-Ex Displaying the data in the fixed header A AUX is an external relay output that switches the Ice-Ex This menu gives an overview of the data in the fixed header A.
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7. Electrical Installations The temperature display can be changed by a maximum of +/- 01.09.15 08:59 19,5 °C 17,5 °C 12° C. 0 °C 01.09.15 Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after 0 °C 8:59 one minute, it will automatically switch back to the main menu on the control panel. 12:00 Settings menu (for data in the fixed header A) The date and time can be set in the Settings menu. Use the control knob or the left and right arrows to reach the desired value. Press the control knob; it is then possible to change the values by turning the knob (right = increase value; left = decre-...
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7. Electrical Installations 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 20.08.15 13:12 ------- ------- HOBBY Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH Harald-Striewski-Strasse 15 24787 Fockbek Deutschland Info menu on the TFT control panel WLAN-Module Information on the device manufacturer is shown here. Hobby's CI-Bus board management can link together up to 15 devices, enabling you to operate them using just one central control panel that shows their functions on its display.
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------- Use the Search/Scan function first if the network is not displa- yed immediately. WLAN SSID: meinhobby1 WLAN Password: meinhobby1 When the device has been connected to the network, call up Web I f Username: the URL http://192.168.0.1 in the Internet browser. hobby Web I f Password: caravan To open the data in the web browser, enter the user name “hobby” and the password “caravan” (in this example). The page for operating the devices and switching on the lights will then be displayed. The WiFi must be activated in the submenu so that a connection can be set up. Use the “On/Off” function to start the WiFi or shut it down. The WiFi icon turns orange while the program is starting up or shut- ting down. The WiFi is ready for operation as soon as the icon...
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7. Electrical Installations Information Lighting The different lights can be switched on and off here. The current values can be read out here (see also p. 92 for the data from the fixed header A and p. 78 for battery management.
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7. Electrical Installations Heating system and built-in devices (where applicable) Changing the access data Devices that are connected to the control panel can also be The name of the network and the password as well as the ac- controlled via the WiFi network. (See also TFT control panel.) cess data for the web server can be changed here. Click on the Get button to call up the values that are presently current. After making any changes, the values must be saved. Changes take effect after approx. 2 minutes.
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7. Electrical Installations Circuit board (reverse side) of TFT display General information regarding the TFT display The time and date are buffered by a 3V 210 mAh, CR2032 type button cell. If, therefore, the time should be incorrect Remote control(s), bed or the clock should stop working, this button cell must be replaced. • Briefly press the key on each remote control by the bed to switch on the left light , right light . The key It is mounted on the reverse of the circuit board of the switches the ceiling lights above the seating arrangement or LCD display. To replace this button cell, the LCD display must sleeping area on and off. Press longer on the key to regulate be removed from the furniture front by carefully clipping the how brightly you want the lights to shine.
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7. Electrical Installations Models K60 T/K 65 T Remote control(s), entrance Remote control, washroom • Briefly press the key to switch on the light in the washroom. These remote control functions work even if the functions of the main switch have been deactivated on the TFT control panel. The remote control controls the electric entrance step. • Press the key to fold the step out; press it again to fold the step back in. • Briefly press the key to switch on the entrance light/ outer tent light (not while the motor is running and only if equipped with the light package). • Briefly press the key to switch on the ceiling light. (provi- ded it has been activated via the switch on the light).
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7. Electrical Installations Remote control for kitchen Optima • Briefly press on the separate upper switch to switch on the washroom light (not for K60 T/K65 T). • Briefly press the right key on the double switch to switch on the worktop light in the kitchen. The left key on the double switch has not been assigned and does not carry out any functions.
7. Electrical Installations 7.3 Electric power supply In all of the vehicles, the central electrical system is installed underneath the passenger seat. Connected 230V feeder plug Supply via mains connection The van is connected to the external 230V mains by a CEE feeder plug located in the side wall. External socket To connect the CEE feeder plug (p. 101) by pres- • Switch off the automatic circuit breaker Electricity for the van can be obtained from the following down (p.101).
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7. Electrical Installations The van's engine must be turned off before the 230V mains connection is hooked up. To disconnect the electric connection: • Switch off the automatic circuit breaker by pressing the rocker switch down (p. 100) . • Remove the CEE plug of the external socket (see also p. • Press the cover flap 41) down until it clicks into place. Automatic circuit breaker with FI ('fast interrupt') switch Only plugs and cords that comply with CEE standards Fuse protection for the 230V system may be used.
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7. Electrical Installations Rules for the mains connection • Use only a 3 x 2.5 mm cable with a maximum length of 25 m, a CEE plug and connector to connect the van to an external 230 V mains. • After the mains connection has been plugged in, both the modular and the vehicle battery will automatically be char- ged by the battery charger in the van (even if the Control Panel has not been switched on). When obtaining electricity via a cable drum, this must be completely unwound, as otherwise induction may cause FI switch and test button the cable to heat up, which could lead to burning. (Provided there is no protection against overheating) Residual current device The standard version of your vehicle is equipped with a residual current device that will interrupt the electric circuit in case of • The 230 V mains connection in the van has been designed a possible residual current. Should there be a malfunction, the for a total power consumption of 3000 W. If additional passenger circuit breaker opens the entire devices requiring electricity are connected, such as a water 230 V circuit. heater, etc., you must ensure that this electric power value is not exceeded, taking other electrical equipment in use, Repairs must not be carried out on the residual current...
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7. Electrical Installations - If the automatic circuit breaker goes off abruptly again, there is The tripping time for the residual current device (RCD) either a short circuit or an earth fault. with a residual current of 30 mA is less than 0.1 seconds. Devices that set off during operation show that there is a After putting the electric system into operation, the function of defect; they must be checked and/or repaired by an electrical the residual current device must be checked. After voltage has engineering specialist. (p. 102) and it is on (set to I-ON) been applied to the switch (p. 102) . it must set off when you press the test button Switching it back on again and again will do no good. The automatic circuit breaker also goes off when the rocker (p. 101) jumps down; after it has suc- The rocker switch switch is held firmly in place. cessfully been checked it must be switched back up to the "On" setting. Operation when the motor is running This check should be carried out at least once a month to en- sure that the residual current device functions perfectly in case As soon as the motor is running, a relay connects the starter...
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7. Electrical Installations Operation via ancillary battery To charge a discharged van battery optimally while driving, disconnect the 12 V operation of the refrigerator and turn off as much equipment as possible that uses 12 V. • Only accumulator batteries with bound electrolytes (gel batteries) may be installed in those positions specified Checklist by the manufacturer. • The installed gel battery may not be opened. • Turn off the motor. • When changing ancillary batteries, use only batteries of • Switch on the 12 V master switch. the same make and capacity. (Setting the battery type • Turn off all equipment that uses 12 V. on the control panel: see p. 81) • Start the motor. • Before disconnecting or connecting the auxiliary battery, switch off the motor, 230V supply, 12V supply as well as all electrical devices. The voltage of the van battery must rise if • Before replacing fuses you must first de-energise the - the engine speed is above the idling speed, charger. - the vehicle‘s battery is not completely discharged.
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7. Electrical Installations Operating and charging the ancillary battery If the van is not connected to the 230V mains supply, the ancillary battery will supply the electrical system with 12V DC voltage. Since the battery only has a limited capacity, the elec- trical devices should not be operated for a longer period of time without charging the battery or connecting the camper to the 230 V mains connection. Some electrical devices continuously use standby current from the ancillary battery. This discharges the ancillary battery. Vehicle's electric system underneath the passenger seat Die Ladung der Aufbaubatterie erfolgt über folgende Strom- Position of the 95 Ah AGM ancillary battery quellen: The ancillary battery is mounted in the front passenger - the generator when the motor is running...
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7. Electrical Installations The charge state of the battery, age or remaining time until discharge are all shown on the TFT display of the control panel. Charging is carried out gently in accordance with the steady- state principle by an "intelligent" charger. The battery sensor is protected by a 10 A . • Always charge the ancillary battery for at least 10 hours before each journey, directly after each journey and before you take the van temporarily out of service. - The battery is only charged if it has a minimum Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) voltage of 8 V. Battery Sensor* - Use every opportunity during your journey to charge the battery. An Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) has been connected to the • If the vehicle is not in use for a longer period of time, the batte- battery terminal. It monitors the actual current and the actual...
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7. Electrical Installations The battery charger is directly connected to the ancillary bat- tery so that the ancillary and starter batteries can be charged even if the battery circuit breaker is switched on. The battery sensor* continues to be activated even if the battery circuit breaker has been opened. To keep the batteries charged even when not in use, it is mandatory that the vehicle be connected to a 230V mains connection every 6 weeks. Recharging should be carried out Battery circuit breaker for at least 24 hours. Position of the battery circuit breaker The battery circuit breaker is located directly by the passenger The battery circuit breaker must be on when using the vehicle home and whilst driving.
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7. Electrical Installations Charger connections Socket; the middle pin is the sensor. PCB switches. The switches must all be in the top posi- Battery charger tion, i.e. all set to “off”. Charger CA-360, 25 A power charging module Changeover contact, for free disposal. Contact bridge, fan on/off. The charger supplies the batteries with electric power when LED blinks to show current charging mode. there is bus-powered mains operation. As they heat up, the charger reduces its power output to ensure that there is no chance of overheating. Das Ladegerät ist am Beifahrersitz von hinten zugänglich. The fan on the battery charger can be regulated manually. Please refer to the descriptions for the battery menu on the TFT control panel.
7. Electrical Installations 7.4 Electrical system All 12V electrical devices are supplied directly by the ancillary battery. In 230V mains operation, they are charged automatically by the battery charger. All of the lamps in the van use 12V LED lights. Only large elec- trical devices such as the Combi E heating , air-conditioning system, etc., use 230V. Assignment of fuses Assignment of fuses The fuses for the individual internal electric circuits are loca- ted in the input module. In some models, there may be slight deviations in this assignment. Only replace defect fuses if you know what caused the fuse to blow and have fixed this.
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7. Electrical Installations Contact plan for the light control system TV connections Light Control System TV unit The outputs are protected by internal circuit breakers (poly- The installation area for the flat-screen TV is located above the switch fuses). These fuses are self-resetting and can be reused. seating arrangement on the partition to the bathroom. It is not possible to exchange them, because they do not require maintenance. The corresponding connections are located in the adjacent wall cabinet.
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Antenna and digital SAT cable External socket and antenna terminal in the The corresponding connection for the SAT antenna (E3) is outer tent positioned behind the furniture surround on which the TV con- nections are located. As an option, your van also has a combined external socket and antenna terminal in the outer tent. This can be used, for The power cable (E3) has already been connected by the manu- example, to set up a TV in the outer tent. Depending on how facturer to the control panel. you wire it, the integrated antenna terminal can be used as either an input or an output socket. For further information, Cable colours: please speak to your Hobby dealer white = mass black = steady plus for ancillary battery brown = D+ signal...
7. Electrical Installations USB connection Reading light in the seating arrangement 7.5 Special Lights USB charging socket The switches for the lights described here are located directly The connection to the USB charging socket can be accessed on the lights themselves; they are not controlled via the from below. This connection is suitable only for charging USB- control panel. compatible devices. The 5V USB connection is supplied with power from the 12V electric system.
7. Electrical Installations Fig. 1 Fig. 2 SAT-nav device Entrance light 7.6 Mobile navigation The entrance area by the sliding door has been fitted with a As an optional feature, your van can be equipped with a mo- light that cannot be operated using the control panel or one bile navigation system and integrated rear view camera. of the remote controls. Toggle the light in the frame: • R ead the device manufacturer‘s operating instructions - to the right = off (see Fig. 1) carefully before initial operation. = light permanently on (see Fig. 2) - centre - to the left = light switches on automatically when sliding • Do not allow yourself to be distracted by this device as door is opened. this may cause accidents.
7. Electrical Installations Reverse drive video system 7.7 Subsequently installed devices As part of all vans' standard equipment, they have been prepared Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while for connection to a reverse drive video system: driving (e.g. mobile phones, wireless equipment, radios, came- The front connection of the built-in video cable is located in all ras for driving in reverse, navigation equipment, or others) must vehicles underneath the upper right-hand compartment in the da- meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility. shboard, which can be accessed after dismantling the inner shell. Such equipment must have been approved in accordance with ECE 10, because otherwise it may cause interference with the Vantana electronic systems already installed in the van. The rear cable end can be accessed from the outside of the vehicle by unscrewing the third brake light. A CE mark is mandatory for devices that have been subsequently installed and which cannot be used while driving. The following cable has been installed: Manu- Model...
8. Water Chapter 8: Water 8.1 General information We recommend that you inspect any water you have left in the tank, this is very critical before using the water again. • Always use water that is of drinkable quality when working with food. This also applies for washing your hands or Immersion pump objects that come into contact with food. 8.2 Water supply • In order to ensure excellent water quality, water should be taken directly from the public drinking water system. Function of the water supply • Garden hoses, watering cans and similar materials unsu- Fresh water is supplied to the hot-air heating system, the itable for drinking water should never be used to fill the kitchen and toilette via a submersible pump. The TANDEM mobile system. • If the van has not been used for a longer period of time, submersible pump operates electrically: the entire water system must be emptied completely. - via the ancillary battery, • After longer periods of stagnation, the water system must - when the van is connected to the 230V mains via the be flushed thoroughly before being used. Should you power supply.
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8. Water The following applies for the TANDEM submersible pump: • The TANDEM submersible pump is only suitable for water. • The TANDEM submersible pump can briefly tolerate tem- peratures of up to 60º C. • Avoid dry runs. • Protect the pump from freezing. • Hard blows or hits as well as very dirty water can destroy the pump. The TANDEM submersible pump requires no maintenance. Fresh water tank The TANDEM submersible pump switches itself on automati- Fresh water tank cally when the water taps are opened. The tank has a volume of 95 l and is located in the se- ating arrangement. The tank is filled with fresh water by means of the filler neck on the side wall. The neck for filling up fresh water is marked by a blue cap and a picture of a water tap on the upper edge of the frame. The screw cap is opened and closed by means of the enclo- sed key for exterior flap locks and the door of the structure. If you fill too much water into the tank, the excess will run out at the filler neck.
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8. Water Filling the water system • Place the van in a horizontal position. • Shut all of the water taps. • Switch on the main switch on the control panel. • Close the outlet valve (FrostControl) on the boiler. • Unlock the petrol cap and turn it counter-clockwise to open it. • Fill the water tank using the fresh water filler neck. • Turn all of the water taps to „hot“ and open them. The water pump will be switched on. • Leave the water taps open until the water flows out of the taps without any bubbles. This is the only way to ensure Filler neck for the fresh water tank that the boiler will also be filled with water. Opening • Turn all of the taps to „cold“ and leave them open. The cold • Use key to unlock water pipes will be filled with water. • Give the blue cap a strong turn counter-clockwise and • Leave the water taps open until the water flows out of the remove it. fixtures without any bubbles. Closing • Shut all of the water taps. • Put the blue cap back on and turn it clockwise to shut it. • Shut the filler neck. • Use key to lock Use the control panel to check the amount of water in the fresh water tank.
8. Water Never introduce anti-freeze or other chemicals into the water system. This can be poisonous! When operating during winter ensure that the fresh water tank is sufficiently heated. To remove water • The water will be mixed to the desired temperature according to the position of the pre-mixing unit. Hot water supply Frost Control Position of the Frost Control valve Hot water is supplied by means of the hot-air heating system with its integrated hot-water boiler (see also Chapter 10.2); The Frost Control valve is always located directly by the model- the options for settings are described on p. 140 “Changing specific place of installation for the hot-air heating system. the hot water temperature”. The non-electric safety or drain valve will automatically The boiler will automatically empty itself via a safety or outlet open at temperatures under approx. 3°C and drain the valve if there is danger of frost (see also p.
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8. Water Outlet valve for fresh water tank Waste water opening Emptying the fresh water tank Emptying the waste water tank • The waste water opening is located on the left side under- The outlet valve is located in the rear behind an opening in neath the vehicle. the furniture, directly on the fresh water tank. • Turn the opening to open it and drain off the waste water. • After all of the waste water has been drained off, shut the • To empty the fresh water tank, turn the rotating wheel to opening by turning it. the left to open. Always empty the fresh water tank completely if the hea- ting has not been switched on and the van is not in use, and especially if there is frost.
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8. Water Emptying the entire water system If the vehicle is not being used and there is a danger of • Use the control panel to switch off the electricity for the sub-zero temperatures be sure to drain the entire water water pump by pressing the main switch. system. Leave taps turn on in the middle position. Leave all drain valves open. • Open all of the water taps to the centre setting. • Hang up the adjustable shower head in the shower. Only empty your waste water tank at the specially desi- • Open all of the outlet valves (including the FrostControl). gnated disposal points and never in open spaces! As a • Unscrew the cap on the cleaning port of the fresh water rule disposal points can be found at motorway service tank stations; campsites and petrol stations. • Unscrew the overflow pipe in the fresh water tank. • Remove the lid of the water tank. Take out the water pump and hold it up until the water pipes have emptied com- pletely. • Check whether the tank, boiler, faucets and pipes have emptied completely. If necessary, blow out any remaining water in the pipes using compressed air (max. 0.5 bar). • Re-insert the the water pump in the fresh water tank and close the openings. • Leave the faucets and the outlet valves open. • Clean the tanks and rinse them thoroughly. • Allow the water system to dry for as long as possible. • Do not forget to empty the toilet cassette.
8. Water Waste water tank The waste water tank is integrated in the chassis; it is insulated. Optional After the electric waste water tank heating system has been switched on on the control panel, the tank is heated by a hea- ting cartridge. This prevents the waste water from freezing in a light frost (please refer also to the description on p. 77). Do a small quantity of antifreeze agent (e.g. table salt) to the waste water tank if temperatures are significantly below 8.3 Toilet freezing to prevent the waste water from freezing.
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8. Water Use toilet fluids very sparingly. An overdose is no guaran- Never fill toilet fluids directly into the toilet bowl. tee of preventing possible odours! • Push the waste tank back into position. • Fill the waste tank with the correct amount of toilet fluids. • Ensure that the holding bar secures the waste tank. • Then add enough water to completely cover the bottom of • Close the service flap. the waste tank. • Return the drain nozzle to its original position.
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8. Water Using the toilet Emptying the waste tank The waste tank must be emptied at the latest when the LED • Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position. lights up. It is recommended that the tank is emptied before • Fill the toilet bowl with a small amount of water by pressing this. The LED lights up when the tank contains more than 15 the flush button or by opening the drain valve by pulling litres. From this point in time the tank has a residual capacity the valve handle under the toilet bowl towards you. of 2 litres, representing approx. 5 flushes. • Use the toilet. • After use open the drain valve (if still closed) and flush. • Open the toilet flap and pull the holding bar up to remove Close the drain valve after flushing. the waste tank. The waste tank can only be removed when the drain valve is closed.
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8. Water Only empty the waste tank at specially designated dis- posal points and never in open spaces! • Take the waste tank to a designated disposal site, making sure to hold the drain nozzle in an upright position. • Remove the cap on the drain nozzle. • Tilt the waste tank so that the drain nozzle is pointing downwards. • Press the vent button with your thumb and hold it down. The waste tank will drain itself. • Return the waste tank to its storage position, ensuring that it is pushed in until the holding bar locks into place. • Lock the service flap.
9. Gas Chapter 9: Gas • The operator is responsible for having checks carried out. This also applies for vehicles that have not been approved for driving on the road. 9.1 General safety rules when using LPG fittings If you suspect that gas is leaking, take the following The operating pressure for gas is 30 mbar.
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9. Gas 127 Regulators and valves • Use only special vehicle regulators that have a safety valve. In accordance with the German DVWG (German Associa- tion of the Gas and Water Sector) Worksheet G 607, other regulators are not permitted; they are not adequate for handling the heavy strain.
9. Gas Before initial operation • The waste gas pipe must be tightly connected to the hea- ting and chimney without any leaks. It may not be dama- ged. • Keep vents clear. • Remove any snow from the chimney. •...
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9. Gas 129 The following applies to the gas bottle cabinet: • Always check the gas cylinder mountings before driving. Stand the gas cylinders upright and close the valves. • Pull any loose straps tight. • A leak detection agent must always be used to check that the control knob or hose connections to the bottle do not leak every time the bottle is replaced.
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9. Gas Changing gas cylinders Do not smoke or ignite open flames while changing the gas cylinders. After changing the gas bottles, check whether there is any gas escaping from the tie-in point by spraying it with leak detection spray. •...
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9. Gas 131 The following applies to stop valves and valves: • All the valves on gas devices must be closed while driving. • To open the valves: turn them towards the gas line, i.e. in the kitchen unit they must be turned to a vertical position and in the gas bottle container the gas cock for the heating system must be turned to a horizontal position.
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9. Gas Gas regulator with a crash sensor Using the MonoControl CS respectively DuoControl CS, it is possible to heat the vehicle even while driving. Should there be an accident, the integrated crash sensor au- tomatically interrupts the gas supply, thereby preventing gas from escaping.
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9. Gas 133 Function • Attach gas cylinders and open the valves of both gas cylin- ders. Turn the knob to the left or right as far as it will go. DuoCo mfort If the pressure in the cylinder is less that 0.5 bar, the valve will automatically switch the cylinder.
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9. Gas DuoC External gas socket Remote indicator for DuoControl CS Remote indicator for the switching valve External socket for gas The remote indicator is coupled to the changeover valve of The external socket for gas is used to connect external gas the two-bottle gas system.
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9. Gas 135 The coupling valve has been constructed in such a way that the emergency shutoff valve can only be opened if a gas hose has been attached. When hitching, the plug connection is plugged into the safety coupling. If no gas hose has been hitched, always use the protective cap to shut the opening of the valve.
10. Built-in devices Chapter 10: Built-in devices 10.1 General Information In this chapter, you will find information on the devices that have been built into the van. This information refers only to the operation of these devices. To some extent, the devices described are special accessories.
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10. Built-in devices The heating system is fully operational with or without the hot water system. Place of installation: - under the bed. Initial operation • Set the air vents in the van so that the warm air is blown out where required.
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10. Built-in devices To operate Adjusting knob / pushbutton The adjusting knob / pushbutton is used to select and change specified values and parameters. The changes are sa- Start / stand-by screen ved by briefly pressing the button. Selected menu items blink. A few seconds after the control panel has been connected to the Turn to the right (+)
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10. Built-in devices To switch on/off APP mode in connection with an iNet Box To switch on Function In APP mode, the connected devices as well as the Truma CP - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton. plus control panel switch to stand-by. Previously set values / operating parameters will be reacti- - no heating function vated after the control panel has been switched on.
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10. Built-in devices Changing the room temperature Changing the hot water temperature Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the menu line menu line - Press to switch to the setting mode.
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10. Built-in devices Selecting the type of energy As soon as the heating has been switched on (room tem- perature and hot water temperature have been activated) Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the the type of energy selected in the previous heating opera- menu line tion is displayed in the status line.
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10. Built-in devices Selecting the fan speed BOOST To heat room rapidly Available if the difference between the Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the selected and the actual room tempera- menu line ture is more than 10°C. - Press to switch to the setting mode.
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10. Built-in devices Setting the timer If the start/end time was exceeded during entry, the operating parameters will only be taken into account after the next start/ The timer can only be selected if the clock on the control panel end time has been reached.
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10. Built-in devices Selecting the type of energy Activating the timer (ON) - Use the adjusting knob / pushbut- - Use the adjusting knob / pushbut- ton to select the desired type of ton to activate the timer (ON). energy. - Press the adjusting knob / push- - Press the adjusting knob / push- button to confirm the time entered.
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10. Built-in devices Setting the time Changing the background illumination of the control panel - The hours blink. The background illumination can be - Use the adjusting knob / push- changed in 10 increments. button to set the hours (24-hour mode).
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10. Built-in devices Resetting to manufacturer's default setting (RESET) Warning The reset function resets the control A warning icon appears to signal a warning that one of the ope- panel to the manufacturer's default rating parameters has reached an undefined status. In this case, setting.
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10. Built-in devices Reading out the warning code Malfunction - Use the adjusting knob / pushbut- If there is a malfunction, the control panel will immediately go to ton to select the icon. “Malfunction” mode and display the Malfunction error code. - Press the adjusting knob / push- E = Malfunction button.
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10. Built-in devices Maintenance This device requires no maintenance. Use a non-abrasive cloth dampened with water to clean the front. If this is not sufficient, use a neutral soap solution. Diagram of Frost Control FrostControl FrostControl is a non-electric safety or drain valve. If there is a risk of sub-zero temperatures it automatically drains the content of the boiler via a drain outlet.
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10. Built-in devices The drain valve can only be closed manually using the push button (Position m) and the boiler filled if the valve temperature is above approx. 7°C. If the temperature of the safety/drain valve is lower than approx. 3°C, the push button will be ejected (Position n) and the contents of the boiler will be drained off via the drain outlet (o).
10. Built-in devices Toggle switch motor/cabin Motor icon pressed: Control switches on - The heating device will also heat the vehicle's motor. It is also dashboard possible to heat the superstructure. - Heating is limited to a maximum of 60/120 minutes (if the Toggle switch preselection timer is used: always 60 minutes;...
10. Built-in devices The control panel can be used to activate the preselection timer. Please refer to the manufacturer's separate operating manual for information on the functions of the preselection timer and further instructions for the heating device. Dometic Refrigerator 10.4 Refrigerator Refrigerators made by Dometic will be installed.
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10. Built-in devices Refrigerator door lock Operating the refrigerator Refrigerator door lock Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator. The While driving, the refrigerator door must always be closed desired mode of operation is set using the energy selection and locked.
10. Built-in devices • Turn the energy selector switch to battery operation • If gas operation has been activated, then the indicator in the control window will move into the green zone • 12V operation will only function if the vehicle’s motor is (model-specific).
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10. Built-in devices • Goods that might emit readily volatile or flammable gases must not be stored in the refrigerator. • Always store perishable food directly next to the cooling fins or as close to the bottom of the refrigerator as possible. The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes or for storing frozen food for a short period of time.
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10. Built-in devices Compressor refrigerator Thermostat Compressor refrigerator (K55 only) Opening and closing the door (Turn the lock as far to the right as it will go) Bei dem Modell K55 sind abweichend von den vorherigen Opening Contrary to the previous descriptions, the following applies for model K55: •...
10. Built-in devices Operation The refrigerator runs on 12V or a mains connection. To switch on • Switch the refrigerator on by turning the temperature regula- to the right (green control light is activated). Use the temperature regulator to set the temperature as desired. The integrated thermostat regulates the temperature as follows: 1 = lowest cooling capacity 2-burner gas cooker...
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10. Built-in devices • The sockets above the cooker may not be used when cooking. Shut the protective caps. Never use the cooker or other devices extracting com- bustion air from the interior of the vehicle to heat the vehi- cle.
10. Built-in devices • Release the rotary switch and turn to the desired set- ting (large or small flame). • If ignition was unsuccessful, repeat the procedure. • To turn off the gas flame, turn the rotary switch back to the “0” position •...
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10. Built-in devices To set the direction of ventilation To set the direction of ventilation The air supply within the vehicle can be regulated by setting the air nozzles.
Light alloy rims 16" (Original FIAT, roadworthiness of your vehicle. not in connection with 115 PS engine and 3.3 t) 16.00 • Any accessories, add-ons, modifications or mounted Metal wheel rims 16" parts that have not been approved by HOBBY may cause (not in connection with 115 PS engine and 3.3 t) 16.00 Mud flaps, rear 2.00 damage to the vehicle and impair its roadworthiness. Even Tow coupling 29.00...
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11. Accessories Object Weight[kg] Object Weight[kg] Insect screen plissé for sliding door 4.00 Wireless alarm system with gas alarm for narcotic gases, THULE-OMNISTOR awning in black, propane and butane 1.00 325 - 400 cm 26.00 - 31.50 WLAN control for TFT Control Panel 0.00 Additional side window only upon request Additional AGM battery 12V/92 Ah 28,00 Living room Heating/air-conditioning Fitted carpet, living room and driver's cab, removable 10.00 DOMETIC roof air-conditioning system 32.00 Individual seats instead of seating bench TRUMA heating Combi 6 E instead of Combi 4 1.10 (2nd row, cannot be retrofitted) 34.00 WEBASTO Thermo-Top auxiliary heating system 9.50...
HOBBY grants a 5-year guarantee on the absence of leaks in the van in accordance with the guarantee conditions. To this end, the vehicle must be taken to your HOBBY dealer every 12 months for a chargeable inspection for leak tightness.
12. Maintenance and Care 12.2 Brakes The components in the brake system are part of the General Type Approval (“Allgemeinen Betriebserlaubnis“, ABE). If you change the components in the brake system, the type approval expires. Any changes are only possible if they have been released by the manufacturer. It is in your own interest to have the brakes checked regularly by your Fiat workshop.
12. Maintenance and Care 12.4 Airing 12.5 Care The following applies for their care: For a comfortable climate inside the van, there must be suf- • Clean plastic parts (e.g. fenders, skirts) with water of up to ficient ventilation. This also avoids corrosive damage due to 60° C and mild household cleansers. condensation. • Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits. Condensation is caused by - insufficient volume inside the van Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose.
12. Maintenance and Care - alcohols Dry the headlights and sockets thoroughly, as water collects - aggressive or solvent-based cleaners there easily. - cleaners from the chemical group such as ketone, ester and aromatic solvents Washing with a high pressure cleaner - aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g.
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The following applies when waxing the surfaces The following applies for damages • The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally with • Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due wax. Follow the application instructions given by the wax to corrosion. Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance. manufacturers. Chassis The following applies when polishing the surfaces The undercarriage of the van has been specially coated. If the • In exceptional cases, use polish to refinish weathered varnis-...
12. Maintenance and Care Cleaning instructions for materials that containTeflon Wash panes only with pure water. Never use aggressive cleaning agents that include softeners or solvents! • Always treat spots immediately. You will find talcum powder in auto accessory shops. • Sponge spots, but do not rub them. • Work from the edge towards the middle of the spot. • Never use household cleaners to remove spots. • Hoover cushions regularly to remove any dirt that may have collected. Cleaning the interior We recommend the following methods for cleaning Method A: To reduce problems arising from dampness, use water sparingly when cleaning inside.
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12. Maintenance and Care Method B: • Use cleansing agents for PVC floors and clean water when • Use only mild, water-free solvents for dry cleaning. washing the floor. Do not place fitted carpets on a wet PVC floor, as the fitted carpet and the PVC flooring could • Dampen the cloth and proceed as described in method A. become glued together. This method is particularly suitable for removing: • Never use chemical cleansing agents or steel wool, becau- - wax, candles se this will damage the PVC flooring. - pencil The following applies for furniture surfaces Chocolate or coffee should only be washed out with luke- • Clean the surface of wooden furniture with a damp cloth or warm water. sponge. • Rub dry with a dust-free cloth.
12. Maintenance and Care 12.6 Winter Lay Up for the Van • The rubber seals of the toilet should be cleaned regularly with plain water and a lubricant for seals (not Vaseline or For many people, the camping season ends when the tempe- any other vegetable fats) should be applied.
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12. Maintenance and Care • The exterior should be treated with wax or a special polish The following applies for the interior fittings for varnish. • Clean the interior of your van. Hoover carpets, cushions and • Use a protective agent to protect the metal parts of the mattresses. If possible, store them outside the van. Other- chassis against rust. wise, place them in such a way inside the vehicle that they • Check the chassis for damage and, if necessary, repair it.
12. Maintenance and Care 12.7 Winter Operation The following applies for ventilation During operation in winter, condensation is caused when using the camper in low temperatures. Sufficient ventilation is Preparations extremely important to ensure that the quality of the air inside Your van has been designed to allow you to use it to a cer- the camper is good and to avoid damages to the vehicle tain extent in winter. If you really wish to camp in winter, we caused by condensation.
12. Maintenance and Care The following applies for heating The following applies for tanks and containers • Both the air intake as well as the exhaust gas openings of • If the interior is sufficiently heated, the fresh water tank, the heating system must be kept free of snow and ice. water pipes and boiler should not freeze. Fill all of the wa- • It takes longer to heat up the vehicle in winter, especially to ter containers only after the interior has been thoroughly heat hot water.
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12. Maintenance and Care Saving energy in winter It is very easy to save energy inside your van. This applies especially to heating in winter. The following applies for saving energy • Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the he- ating valve. • Install winter mats on the inner sides of the driver‘s cabin and the windscreen (not included in scope of delivery). • Attach the insulating mat between the driver‘s cab and the interior of the van (not included in scope of delivery).
13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 13: Sanitation and Environmental Protection 13.1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of motor homes and vans have a special responsibility for the environment. Always use your The following applies for environmentally fair use: vehicle in an environmentally friendly way.
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13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection The following applies for waste water: The following applies for wastes: • Collect waste water on board only in built-in waste water • Only use approved sanitary cleansing products in the waste tanks or, if necessary, in suitable containers! tank. • Never empty waste water in open spaces or down man- You may be able to avoid the use of sanitary liquids by instal- holes! Generally, the public waste water system does not ling an activated carbon filter system (sold as an accessory)! run through clarification plants.
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13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection Sanitation • Never allow the waste tank to become too full. Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights up. • Never empty wastes down manholes! Generally, the public waste water system does not run through clarification plants. Empty the waste tank in special places for sanitary disposal, but never in open spaces! The following applies for waste: • Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins. • Empty waste bins as often as possible in the appropriate bins or containers. This prevents unpleasant odours and the problem of collecting rubbish on board. The following applies for picnic spots: • Always leave picnic spots clean and tidy, even if you dispose of someone else‘s waste.
13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection 13.2 Returning the vehicle Careful use of the environment is not only in the interest of nature, but also of motor home and van drivers everywhere! If you should ever have to give up your van and have it recycled, the manufacturer of the basic vehicle is responsible for taking it back (status at the time of printing). This means that your HOBBY van must be taken back free of charge by any Fiat dealer and expertly recycled.
14. Technical Data Chapter 14: Technical Data 14.1 Chassis Data Hobby Model Type Base Motorisation exhaust Chassis Towbar Belt system Seats Model Modell vehicle Sawiko Typ Aguti emissions FIAT Ducato X290 Vantana Ducato Light 115 Multijet (85 kW) Euro 5b+...
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14. Technical Data t.p.o.w. Permiss. Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. Maximum Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear [kg] front axle rear axle trailer trailer permissible towing length tread tread base projec- projec- load load load load drawbar weight width width tion tion...
14. Technical Data 14.2 Load increased Hobby Model Type Base Seats t.p.o.w. Permissible Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. Maximum front axle rear axle towing [kg] trailer trailer permissible Model vehicle load load weight load load drawbar load FIAT Ducato X290 Vantana...
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14. Technical Data Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear length tread tread base projection projection width width 5413 2642 2050 1810 1790 3450 1015 5998 2642 2050 1810 1790 4035 1015 5998 2642 2050 1810 1790 4035 1015 5998 2669 2050...
14. Technical Data 14.3 Vehicle and equipment weights Model Series Weight of Driver Diesel Unladen Basic Mass when t.p.o.w. Overload basic [kg] weight equipment vehicle is [kg] weight vehicle [kg] ready to start FIAT Ducato X290 Vantana 2403 2547 2669 3300 Vantana 2547...
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14. Technical Data Sitzplätze Mass of Loading Sleeping Length of Minimum Control value passengers capacity spaces vehicle loading (PSI) capacity FIAT Ducato X290...
14. Technical Data 14.4 Tyres and rims Light chassis Series Optional extra Hobby Series t.p.o.w. Perm. axle Perm. axle Tyre size Metal wheel rim Tyre size Metal wheel Wheel Model [kg] load front load rear rim, optionally attachment alloy wheel rim...
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14. Technical Data Tyres and rims for loaded vans Maxi chassis (increased load) t.p.o.w. Perm. axle load Perm. axle Tyre size Metal wheel rim, Wheel [kg] front load rear optionally alloy attachment wheel rim 4000 2100 2400 225/75 R 16 CP 6 J x 16, ET 68 5 / 78 / 130 4000...
14. Technical Data 14.5 Tyre pressure values Tyres Tyre pressure (bar) Basis Camping tyres (CP) 215/70 R 15 CP front: 5,0 rear: 5,5 FIAT 225/75 R 16 CP front: 5,5 rear: 5,5 FIAT Standard and winter tyres (C) 215/70 R 15 C front: 4,0 rear: 4,5 FIAT...
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