Hobby optima User manual

MANUAL
SIESTA • OPTIMA
Version 12/2014
GB

Introduction
Dear Camper,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY motor home. The trust you have
placed in us is both an incentive and an obligation to continuously implement new ideas,
technical innovations and ne touches to make our motor homes even better. Our fully tted
and highly sophisticated models enable us to oer you the perfect setting for the most enjo-
yable days of the year.
Please read this user manual carefully, even if you have already been driving a motor home
for quite some time. This will help to prevent operating errors and damage to the vehicle and
its equipment. Handling all of the technical details correctly will increase the pleasure you get
from driving this vehicle and help to retain the value of your motor home.
If this user manual should be unable to provide the required assistance, a close, pan-Europe-
an network of dealers is available for further help. Take advantage of your authorised dealer's
experience and technical knowledge - we recommend speaking to them in detail before
taking your rst trip with your HOBBY motor home.
We wish you and your fellow travellers many enjoyable trips and hope you will always have a
safe journey with your new HOBBY motor home.
Your
HOBBY – Wohnwagenwerk
Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH

Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 General information................................................ 01-1
1.2 Designations in the operating instructions............. 01-2
Chapter 2: Safety
2.1 General information................................................ 02-1
2.2 Fire protection........................................................ 02-1
2.3 Equipment.............................................................. 02-2
2.3.1 Emergency equipment........................................... 02-2
2.3.2 Vehicle tool kit ........................................................ 02-3
2.4 Before driving......................................................... 02-3
2.4.1 What to observe before your rst drive.................. 02-3
2.4.2 Before each drive................................................... 02-5
2.5 While driving........................................................... 02-8
2.6 After driving.......................................................... 02-10
Chapter 3: Chassis
3.1 Chassis .................................................................. 03-1
3.2 Vehicle identication number (VIN) ........................ 03-1
3.3 Loading.................................................................. 03-2
3.3.1 General information................................................ 03-2
3.3.2 Denition of masses for motor homes................... 03-3
3.4 Leveling supports................................................... 03-5
3.5 Entrance step......................................................... 03-6
3.6 Towing xture......................................................... 03-7
3.7 Externally mounted xtures ................................... 03-8
3.8 Automatic transmission ......................................... 03-8
Chapter 4: Wheels, tyres
4.1 Wheels ................................................................... 04-1
4.2 Tyres....................................................................... 04-1
4.3 Tyre pressure.......................................................... 04-2
4.4 Tread depth............................................................ 04-3
4.5 Wheel rims ............................................................. 04-3
4.6 Fast tyre repair kit .................................................. 04-4
4.7 Changing a tyre...................................................... 04-5
Chapter 5: Exterior Structure
5.1 Ventilation............................................................... 05-1
5.2 Opening and closing doors and aps.................... 05-3
5.3 Rear ladder........................................................... 05-10
5.4 Bicycle carrier ...................................................... 05-13
5.5 VELO eBike Carrier .............................................. 05-14
5.6 Sun awning .......................................................... 05-15
Chapter 6: Interior Structure
6.1 Opening and closing doors and aps.................... 06-1
6.2 Television holder for at-screen monitor................ 06-5
6.3 Tables..................................................................... 06-6
6.4 Bed conversion...................................................... 06-8
6.5 Rearranging the cushions...................................... 06-9
6.6 Washroom with movable basin............................ 06-14
6.7 Widening the beds............................................... 06-16
6.8 Alcoves/queen-size bed, crossways/Alcove Bed 06-17
6.9 Windows .............................................................. 06-20
6.10 Dimming system for driver's cabin ...................... 06-23
6.11 Skylight ................................................................ 06-25
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Introduction
6.12 Seats in the driver's cabin.................................... 06-27
6.13 Construction of the seats..................................... 06-29
6.14 Seatbelts in the caravan.......................................06-30
6.15 Overview of the seating arrangements ................ 06-31
Chapter 7: Electrical Installations
7.1 Safety instructions ................................................. 07-1
7.2 Elements of the electrical system.......................... 07-1
7.3 Electric power supply........................................... 07-19
7.4 Electrical system.................................................. 07-28
7.5 Special lights........................................................ 07-31
7.6 Mobile navigation................................................. 07-32
7.7 Subsequently installed devices............................ 07-33
Chapter 8: Water
8.1 General information................................................ 08-1
8.2 Water supply.......................................................... 08-1
8.3 Flushing toilet......................................................... 08-8
Chapter 9: Gas
9.1 General safety rules when using LPG ttings ........ 09-1
9.2 Gas supply ............................................................. 09-3
Chapter 10: Built-in devices
10.1 General information................................................ 10-1
10.2 Heating................................................................... 10-1
10.3 Refrigerator.......................................................... 10-14
10.4 Gas cooker........................................................... 10-19
10.5 Oven..................................................................... 10-21
10.6 Fume Hood .......................................................... 10-22
10.7 Rooftop Air Conditioning ..................................... 10-23
Chapter 11: Accessories................................................. 11-1
Chapter 12: Maintenance and Care
12.1 Maintenance .......................................................... 12-1
12.2 Brakes.................................................................... 12-2
12.3 Changing the taillight bulbs ................................... 12-3
12.4 Airing...................................................................... 12-4
12.5 Care........................................................................ 12-4
12.6 Winter Lay Up for the Motor home.......................12-10
12.7 Winter Operation ................................................. 12-11
Chapter 13: Sanitation and Environmental Protection
13.1 The environment and traveling............................... 13-1
13.2 Returning the vehicle ............................................. 13-4
Chapter 14: Technical Data
14.1 Chassis data.......................................................... 14-1
14.2 Load increased for motor homes.......................... 14-5
14.3 Vehicle and equipment weights........................... 14-17
14.4 Tires and rims for basic motor homes................. 14-19
14.5 Ination pressures ............................................... 14-23
Index ................................................................................Ix-1
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Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Our motor homes are continuously being further developed
and for this reason we must reserve the right to make changes
to the equipment, shape and technology. Certain kinds of
accessories are also described in this user manual that are
not part of the standard scope of delivery. For this reason, no
claims may be asserted against HOBBY based on the conten-
ts of this user manual. Those accessories that are available at
the time of going to print are described here. They have been
applied on a par for all oor plans. Please note that it was
not possible to describe all of the individual variations here. If
you have any special questions concerning accessories or the
technology of the vehicle, your dealer will be happy to answer
them.
1.1 General information
Your HOBBY motor home has been built in accordance with
the latest technology and approved safety regulations. Despite
all precautionary measures, however, it is possible that pas-
sengers may be hurt or the motor home damaged if the sa-
fety instructions in this user manual and the warning stickers
placed throughout the motor home are not observed.
In accordance with guarantee conditions, HOBBY's dealer will
give you a 5-year guarantee on the consistency of the motor
home. Your dealer will give you a guarantee booklet, “5 Years‘
Guarantee on Consistency“ when you pick up your vehicle.
You will be charged for the annual inspection for leak tight-
ness. If a consistency test has not been carried out, you will
forfeit any claims for a 5-year guarantee on consistency.
Before taking your rst drive
Please do not consider this manual to be just a means of refe-
rence, but familiarize yourself thoroughly with it before taking
your rst drive.
Fill out the guarantee cards in the dierent manuals for the in-
stalled equipment and ttings and send them to the manufactu-
rers. This will ensure guarantee claims for any of the equipment.
• Please use the motor home only when it is technically in
top condition.
• Any defects that aect the safety of passengers or the
motor home should be remedied immediately by trained
personnel.
• The brake system and the gas system should only be
checked and repaired by an authorised workshop.
• Please ensure that all of the deadlines for checking
equipment and inspections are met.

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1.2 Designations in the operating instructions
This manual explains the motor home in the following
manner:
Texts and illustrations
Texts that refer to illustrations are found directly below the
illustrations.
Details in illustrations (here: entrance) have been given item
numbers .
Lists
Lists are given in the form of key words and shown as bullet
points using “-“.
Handling instructions
Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words
beginning with the symbol “•“.
Notes
Notes point out important details that ensure your motor
home and its ttings will function perfectly. Please remem-
ber that there may be some dierences in description to the
various kinds of equipment that can be supplied.
Warnings
Warnings make you aware of dangers that may lead to
material being damaged or even people being hurt if they
are not observed.
Environmental Tips
Environmental tips give you possibilities for lessening the
impact on the environment.
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Introduction
01-3
Optional Extras
You have selected a mobile home that is equipped to taste.
This user manual describes all of the models and equipment
oered within the same programme. Therefore, it may include
equipment that you have not selected.
Dierences and, thus, all of the optional extras are marked with
an asterisk „*”.
Timeliness of This Manual
The high level of quality and security for mobile homes is en-
sured by means of continuous further development. In very rare
cases, there may be a dierence between the description and
the vehicle itself.
Should there be any equipment or model that is not descri-
bed in this user manual, please note the enclosed additio-
nal operating instructions.

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Safety
02-1
2.2 Fire protection
Precautions against re
• Never leave children alone in the vehicle.
• Keep inammable materials away from all heating and coo-
king devices.
• Any changes to the electric system, accelerator system or
built-in devices may only be carried out by an authorised
workshop.
• Install a re extinguisher next to the main entrance.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guidelines on the
re extinguisher.
• Store a re blanket near the cooker.
• Do not block any escape routes.
• Familiarise yourself with all safety measures set up on the
property.
Fighting re
• Immediately evacuate all passengers.
• Close the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and
the accelerator stop valves for the consumer loads.
• Turn o the electric supply.
• Sound the alarm and call the re department.
• Only ght the re yourself if you can do so without risk.
Chapter 2: Safety
2.1 General information
• Operating and user instructions for built-in equipment (re-
frigerator, heating, cooker, etc.) as well as for the basic ve-
hicle must be observed at all times.
• If accessories or optional equipment is to be installed, this
may change the measurements, weight and road perfor-
mance of the engine home. Some accessories must be re-
gistred and entered in the vehicle's papers.
• Use only tyres and rims that have been approved for your
engine home. Information on tyre and rim sizes can be
found in the vehicle's registration document or in Chapter
14.4.
Warnings and information labels are attached both inside
and outside the vehicle. These are meant for your safety
and may not be removed.

Safety 02-2
2.3.1 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
The rst-aid kit should always be at hand and have a xed
position in your motor home. Any objects removed from the
rst-aid kit should be replaced immediately. Expiry dates should
be checked regularly.
Reective jacket*
In acc. with EN 471, we recommend that you carry and wear
a reective jacket with white retro-reective stripes whenever
you leave the vehicle on open roads and emergency strips.
The driver must put on this warning vest when the vehicle
• comes to a stop outside city limits on an obscure rural road
because of an accident or breakdown, if the view is poor
due to bad weather, in twilight or darkness, or
• when it must be secured by means of a warning triangle
on the emergency strip of the engineway because of an
accident or breakdown.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle should also always be at hand and have
a xed position in your motor home, preferably together with
the rst-aid kit.
In an emergency
• Set up the warning triangle at least 100 m in front of the
danger zone!
2.3 Equipment
100 m