hymer Aktiv 2018 User manual

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Contents
Introduction to Your Aktiv............................................................................................................................................................................................6
Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Copyright ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
References ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Do’s and Don’ts ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Symbol Legend........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Regulatory Warnings ...............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Information, Cautions and Warnings........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Before You Head Out................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Coming Home ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Interior Living Space..................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Cabinets and Drawers ...........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Lights..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Table...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Front Captain’s Seats ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Second Row Seating .............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Ventilation..............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Window Treatments...............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Optional Folding Mattress for Front Bed................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Bathroom Facilities....................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Enclosed Bath .......................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Door....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Toilet...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Shower ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................25

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Appliances ................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
TV and DVD Player ................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Refrigerator............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Microwave .............................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Stove .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Outside Your Aktiv .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Awning...................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Exterior Connections: ............................................................................................................................................................................................30
Driver’s Side Doors................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Side Sliding Door Screen....................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Utilities ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Fresh Water ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................34
City Water.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Water Pump...........................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Waste Water: .........................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Gray Tank ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Toilet Cassette....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Indicators............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Propane System........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Heating and Cooling..................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Thermostat ............................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Electrical System....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Coach Batteries..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Battery Disconnect Switch.....................................................................................................................................................................................38
Charging Your Batteries:........................................................................................................................................................................................38

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Inverter Charger..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Underhood Generator............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Underhood Generator............................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
2000 Watt Inverter .................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Shore Power.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Outlets................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Monitor Panel............................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Power Sources ......................................................................................................................................................................................................41
12 Volt DC Power ..................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Inverter .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Other Switches: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Patio Light ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Water Heater Switch..............................................................................................................................................................................................44
Tank Charge Indicators.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Distribution Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................................45
AC Breaker Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................................................45
12 Volt Fuse Panel................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Alarms and Warnings ................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Propane and CO Alarm..........................................................................................................................................................................................46
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................................................................................49
Tires....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Cargo Carrying Capacity ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Owner Maintenance Checks.................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
When You Stop for Fuel or Weekly........................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Every Other Week.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49

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At Least Monthly.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
At Least Every Three Months................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
At Least Twice a Year............................................................................................................................................................................................50
At Least Once a Year.............................................................................................................................................................................................51
Other Maintenance Checks ...................................................................................................................................................................................51
Spare Tire Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Rear Door Spare Tire............................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Hymer Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................................55
Roadside Assistance Plan.........................................................................................................................................................................................57
Registration............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Regulatory Notices.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
HOWTOs................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61

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Introduction to Your Aktiv
Congratulations on the purchase of your Aktiv and welcome to the Erwin Hymer Group North America family. The information included in this
manual is meant to help and guide you using of your vehicle so that you know how to properly use the many functions your Aktiv has to offer.
Please keep this manual in your RV as a reference for when you are travelling. If you have any questions or comments on information found in this
document, please contact us at [e-mail].
Disclaimer
This owner’s manual was created to help owners with general use, maintenance and care of their RV. Erwin Hymer Group NA conducts ongoing
product development and uses photos from multiple brands and vehicles to create these instructions. The included images may not reflect exact
makes and/or models however, the information remains relevant and useful. These instructions are provided as general guidelines only, as certain
add-ons or customization to an RV may change the manner these operations are performed.
Copyright
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (hereby known as Erwin Hymer Group NA) reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice
in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. The information contained in this manual is intended as a guide only, as continuous
improvements are ongoing. Please visit http://www.gohymer.com/owners-manual/ the most up to date manuals available. Some motorhomes
may be shown with equipment that is optional. Accessories shown in any photographs may not be included.
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In summary, you may:
•Copy any portion of this manual in any form for personal use;
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All images used in this manual remain the property of Erwin Hymer Group NA. They are for illustrative purposes only and may or may not be
representative of the upfits in your Hymer. Contact Erwin Hymer Group NA for alternate licensing arrangements if you want to use or distribute
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Do’s and Don’ts
Symbol Legend
Information: Useful information and knowledge.
Warning: Not following this instruction may lead to negative results.
Caution: You should follow this instruction.
Danger: Do NOT perform this action. Doing so may result in injury, severe damage, or death.
Regulatory Warnings
LEVEL
ITEM
INSTRUCTION
Danger
Do not place propane cylinders inside the vehicle.
• Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging propane to
the atmosphere.
• Propane gas is highly flammable. This action can lead to fire or explosion and result in death or serious injury.
Warning
Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating.
• Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, which can lead to death or serious injury.
Warning
Gas cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.
• Open vents or windows slightly or turn on exhaust fan prior to using cooking appliance.
• Gas flames consume oxygen, which should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
• Improper use can result in death or serious injury.

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Warning
Do not fill propane containers to more than 80% of their capacity.
• A properly filled container contains approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid propane.
• Overfilling propane container(s) can result in uncontrolled propane flow, which could lead to a fire or explosion
and result in death or serious injury.
Danger
If you smell propane:
1. Extinguish any open flames and all smoking materials.
2. Shut off propane supply at the container valve(s) or propane supply connection.
3. Do not touch electrical switches.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the propane system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
7. Ignition of flammable vapors could lead to a fire or explosion and result in death or serious injury.
Danger
Vehicles and equipment powered by internal combustion engines and placed in recreational vehicles can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation, which could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not store, transport, or dispense fuel inside this vehicle.
Information, Cautions and Warnings
LEVEL
ITEM
COMMENT
Seat Belts
Use only forward facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts while the vehicle is in motion. All
passengers must be seated in these seats only, with the seat belts fastened while the vehicle is in motion.
TV
Turn the TV off and stow it while the vehicle is in motion.
TV
The flat screen TV should not be stored inside the Aktiv in cold temperatures. Remove it to reduce the chance of
damage from the cold. Check the Owner's Manual for the TV for storage and operating temperatures.
TV
To remove the TV, release the bracket on the back of the TV mounting bracket and remove the RCA cables,
power supply cable and antenna cable.
Propane
Do not store propane tanks inside your vehicle. Propane tanks are equipped with safety devices which relieve
excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.
Propane
Do not refuel the propane tank to more than 80% of its capacity.
Propane
The propane tank valve must be closed and all pilot lights, appliances and their igniters must be turned off during
refueling of the motor fuel tank and/or the propane fuel tank. Only qualified personnel should refuel your propane
tank.

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Propane
Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility. Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure
and is not covered under any warranty.
Propane
The BBQ quick disconnect is regulated to 10 P.S.I. Please ensure that all devices connected to this are either
rated for high "pressure" or have their own regulator. Many grills sold in the United States are "low pressure" (1/2
P.S.I.) and will require an additional regulator to step the pressure down to a useable level. If hooked directly to
the BBQ quick disconnect they will be a severe fire hazard.
Propane Leak
Detector
Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Propane Leak Detector is located.
Propane Leak
Detector
Battery disconnect switch must be in the "ON" position for the propane detector to function.
Flammable
Liquids and
Gasses
Do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle.
Heating
Never use cooking appliances or unvented propane heaters for space heating purposes. They need fresh air for
safe operation.
Heating
The heating furnace provides its own outside combustion air and exhausts to the outside.
Heating
Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood, charcoal, and liquid fuel grills and stoves, should not be used
inside your vehicle. Use of this type of equipment inside your vehicle may cause a fire or asphyxiation.
Carbon
Monoxide Leak
Detector
Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector is located.
Carbon
Monoxide Leak
Detector
Battery disconnect switch must be in the "ON" position for the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector to function.
110 V Electrical
Servicing
Prior to servicing any 110 V, unplug the output lead from the power inverter.
Exterior Access
Doors
Ensure the shore power cord and city water supply lines are disconnected and in their stored positions before the
vehicle is put in motion.
Awning
Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning.
Dining Table
When storing the dining table, secure in place using the snap-on strap.
Extra Counter
Space
Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to lowering the stove cover.

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Battery
Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clothing. Protective eye wear and gloves should be worn while
handling batteries. Effective June 2010 all Erwin Hymer Group NA installed batteries are sealed AGM batteries
that do not require the addition of water.
Battery
Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.
Generator
The Aktiv is supplied with an AC generator located underneath the engine. Never submerge the generator. Use a
spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams.
Waste Water
Storage and
Dumping System
Close the gray water gate valve before using the waste water system.
Freezing
Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank, toilet cassette and
gray waste water tank. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Electrical
Servicing
This unit has a 12VDC, 110VAC and potentially 36 volt solar system. These systems need to be disconnected
before working on them.
Before You Head Out
Your new Aktiv is ready to go with just a little bit of preparation. To prepare for your first trip, you should:
• Read this manual.
• Contact your dealer with any questions.
• Plan your trip.
Then use this quick checklist:
• The day before your trip:
o Charge your batteries by plugging in overnight.
o Cool your refrigerator by turning it on.
o Chill any beverages in your home refrigerator.
o Fill your fresh water tank with clean tap water.
• The day of the trip:
o Load the refrigerator with cold food (from your home refrigerator).