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This instruction manual deals primarily with the aspect of living in your Campster. It will give you all important information and tips so that you can enjoy all technical advantages of your Campster to the full. We have also included a chapter on maintenance - and thus on the conservation of value.
1. The legal guarantee and product warranty rights apply for the vehicle. 2. It is advisable to present the vehicle for inspection by a CAMPSTER dealer at the end of the first year in order to assert any warranty claims that may arise.
Water ingress test Annually Hot-air system Function check, clean Annually fan wheel if necessary Electrical system Function check Annually Gas system Official gas inspection Every two ye- We reserve the right to modify the inspection plan. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Records Inspection records Delivery Date: Signature and stamp of the CAMPSTER dealer: 1st year Date: Signature and stamp of the CAMPSTER dealer: No defects found Found defects: Should it be determined during an inspection that additional work is necessary, then the carrying out of this work is dependent on the customer commissioning this to be done.
Qualified electrician's signature and stamp: Entire 230 V system checked: No defects found Found defects: 6th year Date: Qualified electrician's signature and stamp: Entire 230 V system checked: No defects found Found defects: Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The equipment which was known and included at the time of going to press is described. The reprinting, translation and copying, including extracts is not permitted without prior written authorisation from the manufacturer. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The vehicle is designed for the exclusive transport of persons. Luggage and accessories may only be transported up to the maximum permissible gross weight. Observe the test and inspection periods stipulated by the manufacturer. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
When staying in towns and communities for longer periods, search for parking areas which are especially designated for motorhomes. Enquire at the town or community authority about parking spaces. Always leave the parking places in a clean condition. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Close regulator tap on the gas bottle. Sound the alarm and call the fire brigade. Fight the fire if this is possible without risk. Keep escape routes clear. Observe the fire extinguisher instructions for use. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The rotating seats must remain locked in the direction of travel during the journey. During the journey, persons are only to sit on the permitted seats (see Chapter 5). The authorised number of seats is stipulated in the vehicle documents. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Before commencing the journey, close all external flaps and lock them. The 5-star NCAP test of the Citroen Spacetourer loses its validity for the Campster due to its conversion. Towing Care is to be taken when connecting and detaching a trailer. Risk of ...
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Do not use the gas bottle compartment as storage space as it is not moisture-proof. The regulator tap on the gas bottle must be accessible. Only connect gas-operated devices (e.g. gas grill) which have been designed for a gas pressure of 30 mbar. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
device (e.g. blue camping gas bottles R907). The gas bottle valve with safety device is not part of the camping gas bottle. The Campster is optimised for the camping gas bottle. Other gas bottles of the same design have not been tested.
The payload (see Section 4.1.1) is the difference in weight between Maximum permissible gross weight in a laden condition and Vehicle mass complete in a ready-to-drive condition. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
(Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG) accepts no liability for any damage if the approved roof load is exceeded. Television Before starting your journey, remove the television from the support and store it securely. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Swivel seat locking device for driver's seat and front passenger's seat locked Bench seat brought into driving position (the lever has to point to the green marking) Shades in the driver's cabin removed Ventilation grilles stowed Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
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(see Chapter 9). If the panel indicates that the battery voltage is too low, the respective battery has to be recharged. Observe the instructions in Chapter 9 Commence the journey with a fully charged starter battery and living area battery. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Bench seat brought into driving position (see Chapter 7.6.2). Check the screwed connections of the seat belts at intervals in order to ensure that they are firmly seated. Use each seat belt for one adult person only. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Otherwise the effectiveness of the seat belt is no longer ensured. The seat belt at the bed couch of the Campster is coded (2 belt tongues and 2 belt locks), see . This ensures that the belt tongues and belt locks Fig.
Danger of explosion! Refer to the instruction manual for the base vehicle for the position of the fuel filler neck. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The vehicle can be connected to a 230 V power supply (see Chapter 9). Coolers (special equipment) The coolers only function in 12 V operation via the living area battery. Observe the 12 V connection of the front cooler (see Chapter 10.5). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The ventilation grill (Fig. 9,1) is stored in the bag at the bench seat bed. Installing the ventilation The ventilation grills have the purpose of ensuring continuous oxygen grill exchange in the vehicle inside when the Campster is parked. Fig. 9 Inserting ventilation grills Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Heating and cooling The Campster is equipped as standard with an air-conditioning system. The room temperature can be set at the operating panel. Further information on using the air-conditioning system can be obtained in ...
No-one may be within the closing area of the sliding door when it is being closed. Ensure that children do not use the sliding door without supervision. Deactivate the child-safety lock while staying in the Campster (emergency exit). Observe the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer for the ...
Move the bench seat bed only while sitting. Do not pull or pull slide the bench into position from the side at the bar (Fig. 15,3). Fig. 14 Move the bench seat correctly Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Pull the lever (Fig. 15,2) and fold the bench seat backrest to the back. Press the lever (Fig. 15,2) for secure latching of the backrest downwards again. Move the bench seat completely too the back until it is flush with the bed extension (Fig. 16,1). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
(Fig. 19,2). The pointer (Fig. 18,1) can now be moved into the green area (Fig. 18,3). The bench seat is now positioned in the seat-belt position. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
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Fig. 21 Bench seat not in seat-belt position - marking under the position bench seat Fig. 22 Bench seat in seat-belt Fig. 23 Bench seat not in seat-belt position - marking at the entry position Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Living 7.6.3 Positioning the seats variably The rail system on the floor of the Campster allows seats to be positioned variably. After the bed extension has been removed, the Campster can be converted. Fig. 24 Latch of the bed extension Fig.
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Lift the bench seat at the seat cushion and backrest (Fig. 28,4) and carry it out of the vehicle. Do not carry the seat at the red strap or at the release lever. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
5 seats and stowage space without kitchen Fig. 32 3-4 seats, bicycle and kitchen Fig. 31 7 seats without kitchen Fig. 33 6 seats without kitchen Only for registration as Campster with passenger car registration (multi-purpose vehicle AF). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Installing the suspension Attach the suspension table to the attachment rail. table: Fold out the table leg (Fig. 34,2) and place it on the floor of the Campster. Ensure that the table leg does not stand in the rail. ...
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Slide the suspension table under the bed extension until it stops (Fig. 36,5). Turn the two clamping brackets (Fig. 36,2) by 90°. Hang in the rubber mount (Fig. 36,4) at the telescopic leg. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Press the button (Fig. 39,1 or Fig. 40,1) for approximately 3 seconds until the lowest brightness is reached. Dimming the LED lighting Keep the button (Fig. 39,1 or Fig. 40,1) pressed until the desired brightness strips brightness: is reached. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Fig. 43 Open the securing belt Open the entrance cover (Fig. 41,1) and roll it up. Open the three Velcros (Fig. 42,1) of the cloth bellows. Open the securing belts (Fig. 43,1). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Ensure in particular with regard to small children less than 6 years of age, that they cannot fall from the sleeping area. Fig. 46 Pulling the sleeping area downwards Preparing the sleeping Pull the sleeping area (Fig. 46,1) downwards with the belt (Fig. 46,2). area: Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
(panorama function): Open the zip (Fig. 48,2) all around at the pop-up roof. Fasten the side sections and front section with the Velcro fasteners (Fig. 48,1) to the top of the pop-up roof. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
(Fig. 51,2) slowly downwards and observe whether the cloth bellows drops cleanly inwards. Push the pin (Fig. 52,2) into the holder. Push up the locks (Fig. 52,1) on the left and right. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Open the cupboard door (Fig. 56,2) and the flap (Fig. 56,3). Reach through the 2 openings and loosen the star screws (Fig. 56,1). Grip the kitchen unit at the recessed grips and lift it out of the vehicle. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Removing and installing the kitchen unit mount If the bench seat and the single seat are to be mounted in one row (Fig. 30 and Fig. 31) in the Campster, the kitchen unit mount has to be dismantled. Fig. 58 Kitchen unit mount Fig.
foot analogue to the first one. Connect the extension cable (Fig. 61,1) to the kitchen unit and to the electrical connection in Campster entry. Use the extension cable (Fig. 61,1) only when using the kitchen unit outdoors.
Secure the kitchen unit and base frame with the 2 star screws (Fig. 63,1). Connect the extension cable (Fig. 64,1) to the kitchen unit and to the electrical connection in Campster entry. Use the extension cable (Fig. 64,1) only when using the kitchen unit outdoors.
Never cover or block the standard forced ventilation. Otherwise leaking gas cannot be dispersed to the outside. The regulator tap on the gas bottle must be accessible. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Connect gas pressure regulator complete with safety valve directly to bottle valve. The gas pressure regulator reduces the gas pressure in the gas bottle down to the operating pressure of the gas device. Information is available at the dealers and service centres. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Gas system Establishing the gas connection Have the gas connection established only by a specialist person. When the Campster is commissioned, the gas connection in the kitchen unit has to be established. Fig. 65 Gas tube with gas pressure regulator Screw the elbow (Fig.
Fix gas bottle in place with the fixing belt. Position the gas pressure regulator (Fig. 66,2) and the gas tube (Fig. 66,1) on the gas bottle and tighten the knurled nut (Fig. 66,3) by hand (left- handed thread). Close flap. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
It prevents the gas supply when the pop-up roof is closed. If the switch (Fig. 69,1) is activated through the pop-up roof, the automatic gas isolator tap closes the gas supply. Fig. 68 Automatic gas isolator tap Fig. 69 Switch for automatic gas isolator tap Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
5 Fuse of remote gas switch Fig. 71 Remote gas switch The remote gas switch (Fig. 71,1) is protected with a fuse (Fig. 71,5). The fuse is located in the inside of the kitchen unit (see also Chapter 9.6.4). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
For long periods of inactivity (4 weeks or more), either disconnect the living area battery from the 12 V power supply or recharge it regularly. Do not smoke near the living area battery. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
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This prevents the starter battery from being run down by electrical appliances in the living area. The starting capability of the vehicle is thus preserved. The charging condition of the living area battery or the starter battery can be read on the panel. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
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Remove the living area battery from the vehicle. Install the new living area battery in the reverse order. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
When the engine is turned off, the transformer/rectifier separates the starter battery electrically from the living area battery. This prevents the 12 V living area appliances from discharging the starter battery. The transformer/rectifier only works in conjunction with a panel. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The charger module in the transformer/rectifier can be set to the type of living area battery installed in the vehicle ("Lead acid", "Dryfill" or "AGM*) at the battery selector switch (* only at EBL 119). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The charging current is adapted to suit the charging condition of the battery. This ensures that it is not possible to overload the battery. To make use of the maximum output from the charger module on the transformer/rectifier, switch off all electrical appliances during charging. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
230 V power supply. Total discharge damages the battery. If the battery voltage falls below 10.5 V, the battery monitor in the transformer/rectifier switches off all of the 12 V appliances. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Connect the vehicle to an external 230 V power supply system as often as possible. The charger module in the transformer/rectifier automatically charges the living area battery. In addition to this, the starter battery is charged with a float charge of 2 A. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The main fuses 12 V (Fig. 75,1) are located in the engine compartment. 1 Main fuse 40 A/orange 2 5 A fuse for trickle charging of the starter battery as soon as 230 V are connected Fig. 75 Main fuse Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The 12 V fuses for protecting the tow coupling are located in the tall cupboard (special equipment) on the left-hand side behind the flap (Fig. 78,1). Fig. 78 Flap of the fuse for the tow coupling Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The 230 V connection is protected by a two-pole automatic circuit breaker (Fig. 80,1). The residual current circuit breaker (Fig. 80,2) for 230 volts should be tripped once annually so that the mechanism does not "stick" and the tripping time is not extended. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Exchanging a fuse Fig. 81 Opening cupboard door Fig. 82 Exchanging a fuse Open the cupboard door (Fig. 81,1). Exchange the fuse (Fig. 82,1). Close the cupboard door (Fig. 81,1) again. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Fig. 83 Gas isolator tap 10.2 Diesel independent vehicle heater (special equipment) The Campster is optionally equipped with a diesel independent vehicle heater. A slight smell can arise when new heating appliances are used the first few times. In the case of continuous operation at low output levels, we recommend ...
always switched off. There are several fan speeds to choose from. They differ in the strength of the air current that moves the circulating air inside the Campster. 10.4 Gas cooker Never let gas escape unburned due to danger of explosion.
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Switching off: Turn the control knob (Fig. 85,1 or 2) to the 0-position. The flame fades. Close the gas isolator tap (Fig. 83,1) and the regulator tap (Fig. 66,4) on the gas bottle. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Remove the 12 V connection (Fig. 88,1) at the cooler. Turn the locking device (Fig. 88,2) at the retaining plate by 180° to the front. Pull the cooler to the rear and remove it upwards (Fig. 89). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
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After the installation check that the cooler is seated firmly. Danger of the vehicle battery discharging! Connect the cooler only to the 12 V socket (Fig. 90,1). All other sockets are supplied by the vehicle battery. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Otherwise the water pump will not work. The water supply system conforms to the latest state of technology 03/ 2009 (Directive 2002/72/EC). 11.2 Water canister Fig. 93 Water canister Volume The water canister (Fig. 93/1) encompasses approx. 10 l. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Waste water canister The waste water canister (Fig. 941) is located in the kitchen unit. Volume The waste water canister encompasses approx. 10 l. Cleaning Clean the waste water canister several times per year (see Chapter 12). Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Water is pumped from the water canister (Fig. 93/1) upwards. The waste water canister (Fig. 94/1) collects the waste water. Turn the water tap (Fig. 95/1) back. The pump in the water canister stops. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Do not use vinegar based products to clean the water system, or for decalcification of the water system. Vinegar-based products may cause damage to seals or parts of the installation. Use standard decalcifying products for decalcification. Save water. Mop up all remaining water. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
The roof must be cared for in accordance with the paint care instructions of the vehicle manufacturer. Standard paint care products can be used. Observe the care instructions of the company SCA. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
This ensures optimal ventilation. In the morning, lift up all cushions, air out storage boxes and dry any damp areas. If condensation has still developed, just wipe it off. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Disconnect the living area battery from the 12 V power supply Water system Empty the entire water system. Blow out the residual water from the water pipes (0.5 bar max.). Leave the water tap in central position open. Observe the notes in Chapter 11 Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
(see Chapter 9) Water system Clean the water system using a cleaning agent from a specialised store Complete vehicle Arrange the tarpaulins in such a way that the ventilation openings are not covered, or use porous tarpaulins Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
To do this, open the water tap Close the water tap Check that the water tap does not leak Appliances Check the function of the cooler Check the function of the heater Check the function of the gas cooker Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
For the version with a belt lock check the belts and the clips for function and damage. Observe the care instructions of the company SCA. Check and if necessary adjust the roof shell and its mechanical parts. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Special equipment is offered depending on its purpose or use. When fitting special equipment check if such equipment has to be entered in the vehicle documents. Observe the max. permissible gross weight. Your PÖSSL dealer will be pleased to advise you. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Note information from the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer. The tool for the tyre change is located in the on-board tool set bag (Fig. 97,1) below the bench seat. Fig. 97 On-board tool set bag below the bench seat Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
Disconnector relay in the Contact customer service transformer/rectifier is defective Flat fuse (2 A) in the Replace flat fuse (2 A) in living area battery is the living area battery defective Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
In case of a defect in the gas system: Do not smoke; do not ignite any open flames, and do not operate electric switches (light switches etc.). Have the defect in the gas system repaired by an authorised specialist workshop. Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
(do not bend). minimum setting The sensor tip should protrude by 5 mm beyond the burner. The sensor neck should not be more than 3 mm away from the burner ring; if necessary, contact customer service Campster - 12/20-0 - PSL-MJ21-00EN...
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