Hobby Van Vantana 2016 User manual

MANUAL
Version 12/2015
Van Vantana
GB

1. Introduction 1
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 ne touches to make our vehicles even better.
Please read this operating manual carefully, even if you've been driving a mobile home or
van for a longer period of time. Correct use of all technical details will increase your driving
pleasure and assist in conserving the value of your van.
Take advantage of your authorised dealer's experience and technical knowledge - we recom-
mend speaking to him in detail before taking your rst trip with your HOBBY van.
We wish you and your fellow travellers many enjoyable trips and hope you will always have a
safe journey with your new HOBBY van.
Your
HOBBY – Wohnwagenwerk
Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH

1. Introduction2
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 General information......................................................4
1.2 Designations in the operating instructions...................6
Chapter 2: Safety
2.1 Intended use ............................................................... 8
2.2 General information......................................................8
2.3 Fire protection ..............................................................9
2.4 Equipment..................................................................10
2.4.1 Emergency equipment ...............................................10
2.4.2 Vehicle tool kit............................................................11
2.5 Before driving.............................................................12
2.5.1 What to observe before your rst drive......................12
2.5.2 Before each drive.......................................................13
2.6 While driving...............................................................16
2.7 After driving................................................................18
Chapter 3: Chassis
3.1 General information................................................... 20
3.2 Vehicle identication number (VIN) ............................20
3.3 Loading ......................................................................21
3.3.1 General information....................................................21
3.3.2 Denition of masses for van.......................................22
3.4 Towing xture.............................................................24
3.5 Externally mounted xtures .......................................25
3.6 Automatic transmission .............................................26
Chapter 4: Wheels, tyres
4.1 Wheels .......................................................................28
4.2 Tyres ......................................................................... 28
4.3 Tyre pressure ............................................................ 29
4.4 Tyre prole depth and age of tyres.......................... 30
4.5 Wheel rims................................................................ 31
4.6 Changing a tyre ........................................................ 32
4.7 Fast tyre repair kit..................................................... 33
Chapter 5: Exterior Structure
5.1 Ventilation...................................................................34
5.2 Opening and closing doors and aps........................36
5.3 Entrance step.............................................................42
5.4 Bicycle carrier ............................................................44
5.5 Sun awning ................................................................45
Chapter 6: Interior Structure
6.1 Opening and closing doors, aps and drawers .........46
6.2 Television holder ........................................................49
6.3 Worktop extension for the kitchen.............................50
6.4 Tables.........................................................................50
6.5 Seating arrangements and sleeping areas.................51
6.6 Washroom..................................................................58
6.7 Windows ....................................................................58
6.8 Dimming system for driver's cabin ............................61
6.9 Skylight ......................................................................62
6.10 Seats in the driver's cabin..........................................63
6.11 Construction of the seats...........................................64
6.12 Seatbelts in the van ...................................................67
6.13 Overview of the seating arrangements ......................68

1. Introduction 3
Chapter 7: Electrical Installations
7.1 Safety instructions .....................................................70
7.2 Elements of the electrical system ..............................70
7.3 Electric power supply...............................................100
7.4 Electrical system ......................................................109
7.5 Special lights............................................................113
7.6 Mobile navigation.....................................................114
7.7 Subsequently installed devices................................115
Chapter 8: Water
8.1 General information..................................................116
8.2 Water supply ............................................................116
8.3 Toilet.........................................................................122
Chapter 9: Gas
9.1 General safety rules when using LPG ttings ..........126
9.2 Gas supply ...............................................................128
Chapter 10: Built-in devices
10.1 General information..................................................136
10.2 Hot-air heating .........................................................136
10.3 Webasto auxiliary heating ........................................150
10.4 Refrigerator ..............................................................151
10.5 Gas cooker...............................................................156
10.6 Rooftop Air Conditioning .........................................158
Chapter 11: Accessories...................................................160
Chapter 12: Maintenance and Care
12.1 Maintenance ............................................................162
12.2 Brakes......................................................................163
12.3 Changing the taillight bulbs .....................................163
12.4 Airing ........................................................................164
12.5 Care..........................................................................164
12.6 Winter Lay Up for the van .......................................169
12.7 Winter Operation .....................................................171
Chapter 13: Sanitation and Environmental Protection
13.1 The environment and traveling.................................174
13.2 Returning the vehicle ...............................................177
Chapter 14: Technical Data
14.1 Chassis data............................................................178
14.2 Load increased........................................................180
14.3 Vehicle and equipment weights...............................182
14.4 Tires and rims..........................................................184
14.5 Tyre pressure values................................................186
Index .................................................................................187

1. Introduction4
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 General information
Our van 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 contents 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 in-
dividual variations here. If you have any special questions
concerning accessories or the technology of the vehicle, your
dealer will be happy to answer them.
Your HOBBY van has been built in accordance with the latest
technology and approved safety regulations. Despite all pre-
cautionary measures, however, it is possible that passengers
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.
• Please use the van only when it is technically in top
condition.
• Any defects that aect the safety of passengers or
the van 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.
may be hurt or the van damaged if the safety instructions in
this user manual and the warning stickers placed throughout
the van are not observed.
We would explicitly like to point out that we do not ac-
cept any liability for damages or malfunctions that arise
because these operating instructions have been ignored.

1. Introduction 5
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‘
Guarantee on Consistency“ when you pick up your vehicle.
Fill out the guarantee cards in the dierent manuals for the instal-
led equipment and ttings and send them to the manufacturers.
This will ensure guarantee claims for any of the equipment.
Annual leak checks are not free of charge. If a consi-
stency test has not been carried out, you will forfeit any
claims for a 5-year guarantee on consistency.

1. Introduction6
1.2 Designations in the operating instructions
This manual explains the van 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 .
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 van and
its ttings will function perfectly. Please remember 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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Indicating details with the help of position numbers
Lists
Lists are given in the form of key words and shown as bullet
points using “-“.

1. Introduction 7
Optional Extras
You have selected a van 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 vans is ensured 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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Chapter 2: Safety
Warnings and information labels are attached both inside
and outside the vehicle. These are meant for your safety
and may not be removed.
2.2 General information
• Thevanmayonlybedrivenonpublicroadsbysomeonewith
a valid driving licence category for such vehicles.
• Operatinganduserinstructionsforbuilt-inequipment
(refrigerator,heating,cooker,etc.)aswellasforthebasic
vehicle 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thataretted
afterpurchaseofthevehiclemustbeenteredintheregistra-
tion document.
• Useonlytyresandrimsthathavebeenapprovedforyour
engine home. Information on tyre and rim sizes can be
found in the user manual or in Chapter 14.4.
This van has been designed as a mobile travel accommodation
forprivate,notcommercialuse.Itisnotintendedforpermanent
residence.Furthermore,nomorethanthenumberofpeople
forwhichthiscamperhasbeenplannedmayspendthenight
inthevehicle.Whenthecamperisontheroad,itmayonlybe
usedinaccordancewithroadtracregulationsandnational
vehicle safety standards.
Thisvanmaynotbeusedforthecommercialtransportofpeo-
ple/animalsand/orgoods.Onpublicroads,thevanmayonlybe
usedforcarryingpersonalequipment.Transportingunsecured
loadsand/orpackagesisforbidden.
Each person travelling in the van must sit on a seat that is
equippedwithaseatbeltandweartheseatbeltwheneverthe
vehicleisinmotion.Thenumberofpeopletravellinginthevan
maynotexceedthenumberofseatsequippedwithaseatbelt.
Pleaseensurethatthetechnicallypermissiblemaximumweight
ofthevanandthepermittedaxleload(s)peraxlearenotex-
ceeded.
2.1 Intended use
Nouseofthevanotherthanthatdescribedhereispermitted;
any other use is regarded as contrary to the intended use.

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Rescue sheets
The rescue sheet for the van can be found behind the sun vi-
sor. Should there be an accident, the rescue team can obtain
alloftheimportantinformationforthisspecicmodelfromthe
rescue sheet.
Treattherescuesheetwithcare;donotmakeitillegible
andalwaysstoreitinthedesignatedplacebehindthesun
visor.
Example of a rescue sheet for the vantana
2.3 Fire protection
Precautions against re
• Neverleavechildrenaloneinthevehicle.
• Keepinammable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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.

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Please observe the national regulations of the countries
youaredrivingthroughwithregardtocarryingandwearing
emergencyequipment.
Minimum distance between warning triangle and van
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
The rst-aid kit should always be at hand and have a xed
positioninyourvan.Anyobjectsremoved fromtherst-aid
kit should be replaced immediately. Expiry dates should be
checked regularly.
Reective jacket*
PleaserefertotheBritishregulationsforcarryingandwearing
ahigh-visibilityvestwithwhiteretro-reectivestripesinaccor-
dancewithEN471wheneveryoustepoutsidethevehicleon
roadsoutsidebuilt-upareasoronthehardshoulder.
• 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.
2.4 Equipment
Warning triangle
Thewarningtriangleshouldalsoalwaysbeathandandhave
axedpositioninyourvan,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!
100 m
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Vanswithatechnicallypermissiblemaximumweightofmore
than4tonsmustalsocarryaashing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.

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AnychangesmadetothevehiclethatunderlieGermanRoad
TracLicensingRegulationsmustbeociallyauthorised!
Ifyouhaveanyfurtherquestionsordiculties,yourautho-
risedHobbydealerwillalwaysbeavailabletoassistyou!
• Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the rst
50 miles with your camper.
• Switch o the gas-operated built-in devices before put-
ting petrol in the tank.
The general inspection can be carried out by the German
TechnicalSurveyanceAssociation(TÜV),theGermanEngine
VehicleSurveyanceAssociation(DEKRA)oranociallyappro-
vedexpert.
2.5.1 What to observe before taking your rst drive
Vehicle registration
Everyvehiclethatdrivesonpublicroadsmustberegistered.This
alsoappliestoyournewvan.Applyforregistrationatyourlocal
DriverandVehicleLicensingAgency.
Thefollowingdocumentsarerequiredtoinitiatetheregistra-
tionprocess:
- MotorVehicleRegistrationCerticatePartIIand/orCerti-
cateofConformity(CoC)
- ElectronicInsuranceCerticate/eICNumber
- personalidenticationorproofofresidence
- possibly,powerofattorneytohavesomeoneelseregister
the caravan.
- ifapplicable:directdebitmandatefortaxes
General inspection
Incommonwithpassengercarsnewvanswithapermissibletotal
weightupto3.5tonnesdonothavetoundergoageneralinspec-
tionfortherstthreeyearsafterinitialregistration.Afterthisthey
mustundergoageneralinspectioneverytwoyears.Vansweighing
between3.5and7.5tonnesmustundergoageneralinspection
2.5 Before driving everytwoyearsduringtherstsixyearsfollowinginitialregistrati-
on.Afterthisageneralinspectionmustbecarriedouteveryyear.

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Prepare the vehicle before driving!
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.
•Completelyopenandfastenthedimmingsystem*on the
frontandsidewindows.
•Inwinter,theroofmustbeclearedofsnowandicebefore
driving.
•Regularlycheckthetyrepressurebeforedriving.Falsetyre
pressurecancauseexcessivewear,damagetothetyresor
even lead to a burst tyre (see also Chapter 14.5).
•Check liquids such as oil, coolant, brake uid and wind-
screenwasheruidandtopthemupifnecessary.
Astheowner/driverofthevehicle,youareresponsibleforthe
stateofthevehicle.Pleaseobservethefollowingpoints:
Loading
The following applies for loading:
• Loadevenly.Heavyorbulkyobjectsshouldbeplacedinthe
lowercompartments!
• Afterloading,useapublicweighingfacilitytocheckthetotal
weightandaxleloads.
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•Onnoaccountshouldthepermissiblerearaxleloadbe
exceeded.
•Duetoloadremovalonthefrontaxle,itisconsiderably
morediculttohandlethevehiclewhenthereargarage
is fully loaded.
Storage space in the rear
Whenloadingthestoragespaceintherearadheretotheper-
missible axle loads and the technically permissible total mass.
Distributepay-loadevenly.Excesspointloadswilldamagethe
oorcovering.
• Fullychargethebatteriesbeforeeachjourney.Pleaserefer
tothesectionon"Ancillarybattery".
•Switchonbatterycircuitbreaker.
Battery
Driver‘s cabin
Do not forget the following
• Setthesittingposition.
Exterior
Checktheexteriorofthevehicleandcarryoutthefollowing
preparationsbeforedriving:
Preparing the vehicle
• Closeallofthewindowsinthelivingroomaswellasthe
roofbonnetsandroofwindows.
• Retracttheentrancestep.
• Closeandlocktheslidingdoor,rearandserviceapsin
thesuperstructure.
• Closethetapforthewastewatertank.
• Closeallofthegasstopvalvesonthegasdevices,with
theexceptionofthestopvalvefortheheatingifthevehicle
hasbeenequippedwithagaspressureregulatorforuse
whiledriving.(e.g.ControlCS,SecuMotion)
• Ifnecessaryremovethe230Velectriccablefromtheexterior
socket.
• Ifnecessary,slidetheTVantenna*inasfaraspossibleor
retract the satellite dish* .
• Ifnecessarysecurebicycles
* ;ensurethattheycannotslideand
check that the existing lighting systems are not covered.
• Ifnecessaryturnothelightinthetent.
• Ifnecessary,rolluptheawningandstowthecranksecurelyin
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Placeanotewithallimportantmeasuresandweightsina
visibleplaceinboththevanandthedriver‘scabin.
Donotoverloadthevehicle!Itisimperativethatyounot
the permissible axle loads, the technically permissible
overallmassaswellasthepermissibleheight,widthand
length of the van.
Gasbottlesmayonlybetransportedwhentheyaresecu-
relyfastenedinthegasbottlecontainerprovided.
Ensurethatthereissucientventilation.Nevercoverup
built-inforcedventilation(skylightswithforcedventilation
or mushroom vents). Ensure that forced ventilation is not
coveredbysnoworleavesasthisincreasesthe danger
of suocation.
• Securethetableand,ifpossible,lowerit.
• Closedoors(includingrefrigeratordoor),drawersand
apsrmly.
• Ifnecessary,securetheTVmountand,ifpossible,dis-
mantle the TV and store it securely.
• Heavyand/orvoluminousobjects(e.g.TV,radio)mustbe
secured before driving.
• FullyopentheRemisBlinds*forthedriver'scabandlock
itintoplace.
Interior
Somepreparationsmustalsobecarriedoutinsidethevan.
Preparing the interior
•Sortlooseobjectsandstowtheminthecompartments.
• Placeheavyobjectsinthelowercompartments.
• Ifnecessaryswitchtherefrigeratorto12Voperation.
• Ensurethatnoliquids,includingthoseintherefrigerator,
willleak.
• Secureacceleratorcylinders.
• Folddownandsecurethetable.
• Turnointeriorlights.

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Driving
Takeatrialdrivebeforeleavingonyourrstlargejourneyin
ordertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththevan.Remembertopractise
reversing.Thebasevehicleisacommercialvehicle;adjustyour
driving style accordingly.
The following applies for driving:
•
Donotunderestimatethelengthandwidthofthevan. Dueto
the relatively long rear overhang larger vehicles can veer to
one side and, in unfavourable conditions, the rear can hit
the ground.
• Becarefulwhendrivingintoinnercourtyardsandthrough
entrance gates.
• Thevanmaystarttoswingfromsidetosideincross-winds,
onwetoricyroads.
• Ifthevanstartstoswing,stepcarefullybutrmlyonthebrake
to stabilise the vehicle.
2.6 While driving
Your van is not an automobile!
Inmanysituations,itreactsverydierentlytoa“normal“au-
tomobile.Therefore,youshouldbepreparedforthefollowing
dierences:
Passenger safety
The following applies while driving:
• Onlythoseseatsequippedwithsafetybeltsmaybeusedby
passengers.
• Peoplemaynotbelyinginthebedswhiledriving.
• Passengersmustremainintheirseatswiththeirseatbelton!
• Onlyinstallchildren'scarseatsonseatsthathavebeen
ttedbythemanufacturerwiththree-pointbelts.
•Turntheswivelseatsinthedirectionoftrac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!
Observe the specic features of the van's driving performance!
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K65 VANTANA 2015
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K65 VANTANA 2015

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Driving arround corners
Duetoitsheight,avanbeginstoswaymorequicklythanan
automobile.
The following applies for driving arround corners
•Neverdrivetooquicklyintoacorner!
• Whenturningotheroad,alwayspulloutalittlemoreto
ensurealargercurveradius.Pleasenotethat,depending
onthemodel,therearendofthevanmayswingout.
Braking
Avanhasadierentbrakeresponsethanthatofacar.Forthis
reason, inexperienced drivers in particular should carry out
several test brake manoeuvres in a suitable location before
driving on the road. The braking distance of the van is longer
thanthatofacar.Furthermore,itisstronglyinuencedbyhow
heavily the van has been loaded.
The following applies for braking
• Notthelongerbrakingdistance,especiallyonwetroads.
• Whendrivingdownhill,selectagearthatisnothigherthan
whendrivinguphill.
Driving economically
The engine of your van has not been designed to drive con-
stantly under a full load.
The following applies when driving
• Donotkeepyourfootdownontheaccelerator!
• Thenal20km/hbeforereachingtopspeedrequireupto50
%morefuel!
• Neveraccelerateifthevanstartstoswing.
• Adjustyourspeedtoroadandtracconditions.
• Longdescentswithaslightgradientcanbecomedangerous.
Adjustyourspeedfrom theverybeginningtoallowyouto
speedupifnecessarywithoutendangeringotherautomobiles.
• Asageneralrule,neverdrivefasterdownhillthanuphill.
• Thevanmaybecaughtupinaslipstreamwhenovertakingor
beingovertakenbylorrieswithtrailersorbuses.Thiseect
iscounteractedbylightlycounter-steering.
• Use foresight while driving; take regular breaks on longer
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2.7 After driving
Selecting a parking space
The following applies for selecting a parking space
• Ifpossible,pickyourspotindaylight.
• Selectaparkingspacethatisaslevelaspossible.
Securing the vehicle
The following applies when securing the vehicle
• Putthevehicleingear.
• Pullonthehandbrake.
• Ifnecessary,extendextravehiclesupports.
• Ifnecessary,useblocks(notinscopeofdelivery).
Ifthetemperatureisbelow0°Conlyputthehandbrake
onlightlyandensurethatthevehicleisingeartopre-
ventthehandbrakefromfreezingup!
When turning the driver‘ seat, ensure that you do not
accidently disengage the handbrake.
Getting petrol
Anumberofdevicesthatuseanopenamehavebeenbuilt
into your van.
The following applies when getting petrol:
• Turnoallacceleratordevices(heating,refrigerator,etc.)!
• Turnoallmobilephones!
• Nevergetanythingotherthandieselfuel.
• Nevermistakenlyllthefreshwatertankwithfuel.
Reversing/Manoeuvring
Your van is far larger than a car.
The following applies to reversing/manoeuvring
• Evenifthewingmirrorsarecorrectlyadjustedthereisa
signicantblindspot.
• Whenreversingorparkinginplaceswithpoorvisibilityget
helptoguideyouin.

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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o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.
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.
Pleaseemptyanyresidualwaterfromthewatertank
beforellingitwithfreshwater.