Westfalia JOKER User manual

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Contents
Introduction
1. Operation
1.1 Heating / Clock Timer
1.2 LPG Equipment
1.3 Gas Cooker
1.4 Display Unit
1.5 Fridge
1.6 Electrics
1.7 Water Supply & Waste Water Disposal
1.8 Seats & Beds
1.9 Tables
1.10 Poptop Roof With Luggage Rack
1.11 Ventilation / Drivers Cab Curtain
1.12 Furniture Locks
2. Care And Maintenance of Equipment
2.1 Heating
2.2 Gas Cooker
2.3 Fridge
2.4 Second Battery (Leisure Battery)
2.5 Water Supply & Waste Water Disposal
2.6 Upholstery, Drivers Cab Curtain / Carpet
2.7 Furniture
2.8 Poptop Roof
2.9 Windows
2.10 Exterior Decals
2.11 Joints & Hinges
2.12 Gas Tank
3. Technical Data and Description
3.1 Heating
3.2 LPG Installation
3.3 Fridge
3.4 Electrics
3.5 Water Supply & Waste Water Disposal
3.6 Vehicle
4. Self Help
4.1 Heating
4.2 Fridge
4.3 Battery Charger
4.4 Water
4.5 Fuses
5. General Instructions
5.1 Preparations for Travel
5.2 Loading & Tyre Pressure
5.3 Before a Journey
5.4 Travel Tips
5.5 Information for Use in Winter
5.6 Behaviour during Thunderstorms
6. Appendix
6.1 Installation Position of the Speakers

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Introduction
These instructions contain important information about the
internal features of your automobile. You should read prior to use,
so that you understand the equipment and can use it properly.
Knowledgeable use and care for the upkeep of the van is also
usually a pre-requisite for insurance claims. Further information
about insurance is available from your dealer.
This manual is valid for all Joker models. Please therefore note
that not all Joker models will contain all the features detailed in
this manual.
The V.A.G Partners for VW Automobiles are available for the
service of your Westfalia Camper Van. They can provide
Westfalia replacement parts and repairs.
Please see your dealer for a detailed service, if required.
V.A.G firms are familiar with the Westfalia insurance terms
Equipment in the Westfalia Camper Van such as heating, fridge,
and gas cooker are looked after by authorised service departments
of the equipment manufacturers, in terms of repairs.
You can find further service points in your Westfalia pack. Further
information eg: about service levels abroad, can be requested from
the central customer service department of the Westfalia-Works
KG, 4840 Rheda-Wiedenbruck, Telephone 05242 / 152 19

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1. Operation
1.1.Heating / Clock Timer
Heater
Use the panel below to switch on / off and control the temperature.
When the heating is on the inlet and outlet vents must be kept
open and clear. The fan can also be used without heating to
circulate air throughout the vehicle.
A = Dial (Temperature Control)
B = Red Control Light (Fault due to overheating)
C = Green ‘On’ Light
D = Switch –Heat / Air Conditioning –On/Off
Heating:
To Switch On
-Press Switch (D) to the right
-Turn dial (A) to Number 7
-The green control light (C) will come on and the heating
will start
As soon as the temperature reaches the desired level, turn the dial
(A) back until the green light (C) goes darker. Doing this will set
the desired temperature. The space between each number on the
dial (A) corresponds to about 5 degrees Celsius.
To Switch Off:
Turn switch (D) to the middle setting. The green light (C) will turn
off. The fan will continue running until the heater has cooled
down, and will then switch off automatically.
Ventilation:
To Switch On
Press switch (D) to the left. The green light (C) will turn on and
the fan will begin to work.
To Switch Off:
Turn switch (D) to the middle setting. The green light (C) will turn
off.
Warning !
You can avoid the fumes from the exhaust of the heating entering
the vehicle by closing the window on the left side of the vehicle.
Note:
The heating must be switched off in enclosed spaces (eg: in
ferries) or when filling with petrol/diesel.

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Clock
It is not necessary to switch on the ignition before using the clock.
The display constantly shows the time.
To Set the Time
-Press button 1 and either button 4 or 5 at the same time
To Switch on Heating: (possible to be independent from the
previous choice)
-Press button 3, the possible heating time will appear in the
display in minutes
-Set the temperature with the thermostat
To switch on the heating for long term use:
-Press buttons 1 & 3 at the same time
-The display will show 00
To Switch off Heating:
-Press button 3
-The fan will continue to run until the unit has cooled, and
then will switch off automatically
The display allows you to choose 3 different times for the heating
to come on. After pressing button 2 once, twice or three times,
memories A, B, or C will be displayed.
You will reach the neutral position by pressing button 2 again. The
time will show and the memory will be saved.
Setting Pre-Set Times:
-Press button 2
-Memory lights up (either A, B, or C will light up)
-By pressing button 4 & 5, the desired pre-set time will be
saved in the memory of A, B or C.
To Erase Pre-Set Times:
(Heating switches on at a pre-set time)
-Press button 2.
-Memory lights up (A, B, or C)
-Pre-Set time appears on the display
-After 20 seconds, the actual time appears on the display.

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The Filling stop valve (F) is located on the end or under the cover
of the gas tank.
1.2 LPG Equipment
Gas Tank
The LPG tank can be found on the left side of the vehicle, under
the body of the vehicle, and can be identified by its red colour.
A = Regulator C = Main Valve E = Level Indicator
B = Ice –Ex D= Safety Relief Valve F = Fill Up Point
Only fill the tank with DIN 51621 propane fuel from licensed
petrol stations at home and abroad.
LPG used for the vehicle is normally identical in its composition
to the propane bottled gas used for the household and camping.
To Fill the Tank
-Open up the fill up point (F)
-Put in LPG nozzle and fill up tank
There is an automatic filling stop valve that will prevent any more
LPG going into the tank, once it is 80 % full.
The tank’s level indicator display (E), which is behind the
lockable cover shows values in percentages.
Determining the amount of LPG in the tank
With the diagram below, you can determine the volume of
LPG in kilograms and litres from the displayed percentage

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Regulator with 3 Way Valve
The pressure regulator reduces the container pressure to 50 Mbar which is
the pressure needed for the attached equipment.
A gas bottle or an external gas source can be joined on to the quick release
connector (A). Before you do this, you should take off the protective cover
(B).
The leak testing of the LPG system can be carried out via the quick release
connector (A), but this should be observed using setting 3.
Settings For The Valves C & D
Setting 1:
Delivers LPG from the LPG tank to the equipment which uses LPG in the
vehicle.
Setting 2:
Delivers LPG from the LPG tank to the equipment which use gas outside
of the vehicle -at the same time delivers gas where needed inside the
vehicle.
Setting 3:
Emergency lead for an external LPG tank / gas bottle.
Test connection for leak testing.
Setting 4:
No LPG delivery
Warning !
-The position of the quick release connector (A) must not be
changed
-Note the position of the valves C & D
Ice-Ex De-Icer
The Ice-ex De-Icer protects the LPG flow pipe from freezing. At external
temperatures of +5° Celsius or less, you should switch on the Ice-Ex De-
Icer from the display (via the switch on the front of the cooker), about 15
minutes before using equipment that uses LPG. The red control light will
be illuminated.

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Gas Valves
The equipment that uses LPG is ready for use when the main valve(C),
which is attached to the LPG tank, the main valve (C) in the kitchen
cupboard, and the valve which connects to the fridge or cooker are all
open.
Close the valve (C) in the kitchen cupboard first if there is a problem with
the LPG system. Next, close the main valve (C) adjoining the LPG tank.
When not using any of the equipment which use LPG, close the main
valve (C) in the kitchen cupboard.
All valves are pictured in their OPEN setting.
A = Valve for the cooker C = Main Valve
B = Valve for the fridge D = 220v socket for the fridge.

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1.3 Gas Cooker
Warning ! Before opening the cooker cover, put the driver’s seat in a
vertical position.
When cooking with high heat levels, the more powerful of the cooker hobs
is on the left hand side.
To Switch On:
Open the valves in the cupboard, press the cooker knob in, and turn to the
left. Light the gas with a match or lighter, continue to press in the cooker
knob for about 10 seconds (to ensure it remains lit). If the flame goes out
when you let go of the knob, repeat the process above for lighting, and
hold in the knob for a little longer.
A = Strong Cooker B = Normal Cooker
To Turn Off:
Turn the cooker knob to 0, and close the valve in the kitchen cupboard.
Warning ! When using the cooker, do not close the air vents
(windows). Do not use open stove burners to provide heat.
1.4 Display Unit
The kitchen block has a display indicator and control panel for:
(1) Display light showing fridge is running on gas.
(2) Display lights indicating water level in the fresh water tank
(3) Display lights showing second (leisure) battery charge level
(4) Switch and LED (Lights) for the Ex-Ice De-Icer
A = Switch for lights showing Water, Battery Levels, and
Fridge working on Gas
B = Switch Ex-Ice De-Icer On/Off
C = Light for Ex-Ice De-Icer
D = Light for Fridge
Switch (A) can be used to switch the on or off the lights showing
the level of the fresh water tank, the fridge working on gas, and
the charge level of the second battery.

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1.5 Fridge
Before using the fridge for the first time, the inside of the fridge
should be cleaned with lukewarm water and a mild cleaning fluid.
Explanation of the controls
A –button to operate the ignition control
B –dial for the combined electric / gas thermostat.
The combined electric / gas thermostat can be used with the LPG
or the mains electricity. The thermostat is not set up for use with
12v battery power. If the dial for the thermostat is turned fully to
the left –past the point where you can feel some resistance –the
mains use is switched off. This same dial position needs to be in
the minimum setting for use with LPG (LPG use will only be
switched off by switching the LPG connection to the fridge)
C to E –Buttons to switch the voltage on / off
C –Button for mains use
D –Button for 12V use
E –Button for LPG use
F –red signal light
Bringing into operation (220v)
Check if the voltage of the house or campsite mains connection is
within the required voltage. This can be found inside the fridge at
the top left. (The safety circuit breaker must be switched on)
1. Press in Button (C)
2. Turn the combined electric / gas thermostat dial (B) clockwise
to the max setting.
3. When not in use, switch off button (C) by using button (D) or
(E).
Bringing into operation (12V)
When using 12V, your fridge is protected by the general electrical
circuitry of your vehicle. To prevent your vehicle’s battery from
draining, a measure has been built into the 12V circuitry to ensure
that the fridge can only be used when the vehicle’s engine is
running.
When the fridge is running on 12Vit cannot be controlled by the
thermostat.
1) Press in button (D) before driving off.
2) When not in use, switch off button (D) by using buttons (C) or
(E).

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Bringing into operation (LPG)
The fridge is designed for use with Propane or Butane gas only.
Natural gas or city gas must not be used.
1. Open the valves (main valve of the gas tank, and quick release
valve in the kitchen cupboard)
2. Turn the thermostat knob (B) clockwise to the max setting.
3. Press in button (E). Straight after pressing the button, the
electronic gas ignition will switch on, the red signal light (F) will
light up.
4. Press button (A) in and keep it pressed in. After 20-30 seconds,
the burner will automatically ignite. As soon as the flame lights,
the ignition will stop, and the red signal light (F) will go out. Keep
the button (A) pressed in for another 15-20 seconds, then the
thermo-electric ignition from the LPG tank will stay open.
You can see the progress of the ignition steps by flashing light (F).
The use of the burner flame is shown by control light (G) (see
below) as long as switch (A) on the cooker display is switched on.
Should there be a cause (other than the LPG tank being empty) for
the gas flame to go out, it will ignite again automatically. If it does
not ignite due to a defect, the protection mechanisms will activate
and will automatically shut off the LPG supply.
5. When not in use or if the fridge has a problem using gas, stop
the gas supply to the fridge & switch off button (E) by using
button (C) or (D).
Regulating the temperature of the fridge
You can regulate the temperature of the fridge by using the
combined electric / gas thermostat. After sufficient cooling in the
max position, you can turn the temperature knob (B) anticlockwise
to your desired temperature.
Important Notice !
Always watch out that the fridge is never connected to 2 power
sources (i.e.: gas & electricity) at the same time. It would then not
work, and will possibly suffer damage. Such damage would not be
covered by the warranty.

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1.6 Electrics
12V / 220 V Appliances
The 12V appliances (water pump, heating, display, fridge fan, and
ice-ex) are supplied by the second (leisure) battery.
The lights in the living space are powered by the starter battery.
Important Notice !
12V Battery Use: Please note that the battery capacity is limited
when left for a while without recharging. For example, at least
11V is required for using the additional heater.
220V electrical appliances (max 2000 Watts) can be used with the
internal plug sockets, as long as the socket on the outside of the
vehicle has been connected to the mains.
The external socket 220v –16 Amps to CEE 17 (European
Standard) is located on the external left hand side of the vehicle.

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Important Notice !
Use with 220V: Attach the vehicle to the mains via the outside
plug. The outlet socket, battery charger and the fridge are fed from
the safety circuit breaker.
Safety Circuit Breaker
This is located under the storage next to the kitchen block, and
serves as a power surge protector.
To Use: Press in the blue button (A) until it clicks in, then bring
the black switch (B) to the position (1) (i.e.: push up)
To Test Its Use: To test its use, 220V mains power must be
connected to the vehicle. Press in the white test button (C), the
blue button (A) should then pop out and the black switch (B) will
go to the ‘O’ position.
Important Notice ! When the circuit breaker is not switched on,
the 220V appliances (i.e. fridge, battery charger, and outlet socket
by storage next to the kitchen block) will not work.
Battery Charger:
The battery charger operates automatically. As soon as you have
attached the 220V current to the vehicles external socket, the
charger is ready for use. The charger will check the charge status
of both the starter and second battery. Where appropriate the
batteries are then charged up to the max. battery voltage. Once the
batteries are fully charged, the charger will switch itself off.
The 3 control lights on the right of the display show the charge
status of the second battery.
Green = more than 12.5 volts
Yellow = less than 12.5 volts
Red = less than 12 volts

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1.7 Water Supply and Water Disposal
WaterFiller Cap
The lockable water filling cap can be found on the left hand
side of the vehicle (on the outside).
To Open:
Push (A) inwards and at the same time, turn in the direction
of the arrow
Fresh Water Tank
The fresh water tank in the Joker is found in the storage
compartment next to the rear seat. The cleaning opening is
accessed in the storage compartment next to the rear seat.
To Open:
-Take out one screw of the cover (A) and loosen the
other screw.
-Push cover (A) top one side and turn the cleaning
access lid (B) to open.

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To empty the fresh water tank, open the drainer (A) under
the bottom of the vehicle..
Sink:
The sink can be found under the cover of the kitchen
equipment. By switching on the tap, the water pump in the
fresh water tank will be switched on automatically.
A heat protector is situated under the cover on the left. After
folding this down, when the cooker is not in use, it can be
used as a draining board.
Water Disposal
Waste Water Tank
Water will drain from the sink to the waste water tank. To
empty the tank, open the waste tap (A). Clean the tank
thoroughly through the cleaning opening (B).
Instruction:
Please note the camping site’s rules on waste when emptying
the tank.
Warning !
It is absolutely necessary to empty the whole water system
when not in use in the winter (where danger of frost can
occur).

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1.8 Seats and Beds
Front Seats:
Please see the vehicle manual for use of the front seats.
Westfalia – Comfort Seats (Driver and Passenger Seats)
To adjust the seats:
-Take weight off the back of the chair, and pull handle
(A)
-Put back of chair to the desired position and let go of
(A). The seat will click into place.
-(C) is to adjust the distance of the chair to the front.
-To adjust the armrests, turn the knob (B).
Seating in the Back
There is storage space under the rear seat. This is accessible
by propping up the seat base. Secure the seat base with the
bracket (B).
Warning !
Between the body of the vehicle and the wooden wall (where
the arrow is) is the heating air intake. To prevent
overheating, this space must not be covered. The battery
charger must also not be covered.

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To Lower the Bed:
If the back seats are equipped with head rests, these need to be
removed before building the bed.
To Build the Bed:
-Loosen the seats by pulling Knob (A).
-Pull the seats up slightly and forwards.
The back seat will then fall into the bed position. This will then
form the double bed.
To Return Seats to the Seating Position:
-Pull the seats up by 90 degrees until they click into place.
-Put the seats back, until they are secured into place.
Note: In the flooring of vehicles with a PVC Floor, there are
tracks to secure a middle seat. Where a middle seat is built in, the
lower double bed cannot be used.
Double Bed in Pop Top Roof:
The roof must be set open:
-Pull the upper bed unit about 10 cm forward and fold
down.
To Put Back
-Fold the bed unit at the front down, and push back.
Double bed in the High Top Roof:
To assemble the bed into position:
-Release the catches and fold down the flap.
-Pull the bed extension forwards at the same time.
-Put in the middle cushion.
To put the bed away, do the above steps in reverse.
Note:If there are no security measures for children, small children
should sleep in the lower beds.
Warning ! During the journey, no-one should occupy the
upper beds.
1.9 Tables
Swivel Table
-Loosen the table using the knobs (A) & (B)
-Adjust the table to the required position
-Secure using the knobs (A) & (B)

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Folding Table
To Set Up
-Pull up Table (A) from the grip (below left) with a light
pull
-Pull up Table (A) and loosen the stand (B) from the grip
(C)
-Push the stand (B) down & put the table in the horizontal
position
-Turn the stand (B) to secure in the hole (D) in the
vehicle’s floor
To put back, follow the above steps in the reverse order
Warning !
When setting up and taking down the table, beware of the length
of the stand
1.10 Pop Up roof with Luggage Rack
To prevent creating a vacuum when setting up the roof, you need
to open a door or window prior to putting up. Similarly, when
closing the roof, the air must be able to escape to prevent any
damage from the material blowing out and getting caught.
To Open
-Open the lock by pushing back the lock (A) in the
direction of the arrows
-Push up the roof as far as possible
-For the last part of putting up the roof, use the stand and
press this forward until it locks into place.

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To Close
-Push the stand back and under, and close the roof about 20
cm
-Pull the material forward in the corners C&D
-Fold the material to prevent it getting caught
-Pull the roof down with the grips, until (A) closes (you
will hear this) and secure locks (B)
-Look in area (E) to ensure the material has not got stuck /
jammed anywhere
Warning !
To prevent damages, the vehicle must not be driven with an open
roof.
1.11 Ventilation / Drivers Cab Curtain
Opening Window
The opening window is adjustable.
Diagram in the OPEN position
To Open
-Lift the arm (B) of the locks up completely to the desired
setting
-Turn the stabilisers (A) to secure
To Close
-Levers (B) of the 3 locks need to be open
-Stabilisers (A) on the side supports need to be loosened,
by turning either to the left or right
-Close the window
-Press the levers (B) in, so the clip (C) lies behind the latch
(D)
Warning ! The window should not be open when driving.

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Roof Vent (Poptop Roof)
To Open
-Turn dial (A) to the right in the direction of the arrow
>>to open<< (AUF = OPEN)
To Close
-Turn dial (A) to the left in the direction of the arrow
>>to close<< (ZU = CLOSE)