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1. Hobby e Close the tap for the waste water tank e 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 e f necessary remove the 230 V electric cable from the exte rior socket e f necessary retract the satellite dish e f necessary retract the TV aerial as far as possible or fold down the satellite dish e f necessary secure any loads on the roof ensuring that they cannot slide e f necessary secure bicycles ensure that they cannot slide and check that the existing lighting systems are not covered e f necessary turn off the light in the tent in front of the engine home Interior Some preparations must also be carried out inside the motor home Preparing the interior e Sort loose objects and stow them in the compartments e Place heavy objects in the lower compartments e f necessary switch the refrigerator to 12 V operation Safety 02 4 Ensure that no liquids including those in the refrigerator Will leak Secure accelerator cylinders Fold down and secure the table Fold up the fold away bed if there is one Turn off interior lights Secure the table and if possible lower it Close doors including refrigerator door drawers and flaps firmly Heavy and or voluminous objects e g TV radio must be secured before driving Bra
2. Interior Structure 06 8 Table extension Push the table towards the leaf and place them in the appropriate openings e Turn the wheel D under the table until the table is loose e Lift the table slightly and pull it out until the extra leaf is fully visible e Swing the leaf upwards towards the side wall Hobby 06 9 Interior Structure Pillared table When lowered the pillared table can also be used as a base frame for the bed To lower e Lock the swivel lock on the table top by firmly tightening the knurled wheel 2 e Pull the table top off by pulling it straight up e Pull the middle section of the pillar 3 off the foot 4 and remove it Place the table top on the foot 4 Hobby Lowering the table Pull the table top off by pulling it up Release the table top Pull out the pillar t Then replace the table top on the table foot Fasten the table top Turning function of the pillared table e Loosen the swivel lock on the table top by loosening the knurled wheel 2 e Swivel the table top to the desired position e Lock the swivel lock of the table top Interior Structure Folding down the edge of the table The table in the seating arrangement has an edge that can be folded down layout model specific to provide you with more room for moving in the vehicle Function e Push in the supporting rails D under the main part of the table e Lower the edge of the table sl
3. e Turn the rotary switch to the 0 position The will be extinguished e Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve Oven Hobby 10 9 Fume Hood Optional Extra The built in fan blows kitchen odours directly outside Light 2 To switch on 3 To set the speed for the fan gt Clean the filter of the fume hood regularly as it collects fat from kitchen odours Built in devices 10 24 10 10 Rooftop Air Conditioning To set the direction of ventilation Optional Extra e First turn the knob counter clockwise e Set the slide to correspond with the desired direction of The air conditioner is located instead of the roof window on the living room ceiling To operate the air conditioner correctly and optimize its per formance you should observe the following ventilation e Turn the knob clockwise gt e Ensure sound thermal insulation seal chinks and cover up glass areas e Avoid opening doors and windows unnecessarily e Do not plug or cover up air intakes and openings Do not spray water into the air conditioner e Keep all easily inflammable material away from the system Hobby 11 1 Maintenance and Care Chapter 11 Maintenance andCare 11 1 Maintenance Maintenance intervals There are stipulated maintenance intervals for the motor home and its equipment 33 Also note the maintenance intervals for the basic Fiat vehicle The following a
4. Directive 2002 72 EC The fresh water tank is filled using the filler neck on the side wall The fresh water filler neck has a blue cap 1 and a tap symbol on the bottom edge of the frame The filler cap 1 can be opened or closed using the ancillary key Filling the system e Close all outlets and valves e Open the protective cover of the filler neck by pulling it e Unlock and open the filler cap 1 e Fill the tank with drinking water e Switch on the 12V main switch e f applicable turn on the water pump at the control panel 63 ZD NE to e Turn all taps to warm let the water run and wait until the water runs without bubbles This is the only way to ensure that the warm water boiler is also filled with water Always ensure that the fresh water tank is filled before switching on the pump The pump can be destroyed if allowed to run dry Never introduce anti freeze or other chemicals into the wa ter system This can be poisonous When operating during winter ensure that the fresh water tank is sufficiently heated The fresh water tanks in the following models D 69 H GFLC with a technically permissible maximum weight of 4000 kg have been equipped with an overflow valve that limits the volume of fresh water to 10 Before driving the overflow valve must be opened Water 08 2 A gm m g Emptying the fresh water tank The outlet valve 1 is locate
5. These tire pressures are only valid for standard tires made by alter native manufacturers e g Continental Pirelli etc Models with dual wheels Iveco base vehicle have an extension to make it easier to pump up the rear inner tires Hobby 13 3 Technical Data 13 3 Technical data Hobby Type Base Motorisation exhaust Chassis Frame extension Model vehicle cds Towing bracket Spherical head FIAT Ducato X250 front wheel drive mm eee mew seas rom soe sorwntwoceygz ww eov All measurements in mm all weights in kg 7 4th seat on the right 1473034 is an option 2 without wing mirror without side blinker 8 If special accessory has been ordered pneumatic suspension 205940 A77 3 tow coupling is a special accessory 4 rear edge of traction unit to rear edge of back wall 5 FIAT 115 Multijet 85 kW 115 PS 130 Multijet 96 kW 130 PS 150 Multijet 109 kW 148 PS 180 Multijet Power 130 kW 177 PS IVECO 3 0 170 PS 125 kW Twin Turbo EEV Euro V Hobby z Z m Z Technical Data 13 4 Belt Permiss Permiss Unbraked Braked Maximum Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear Cemo i amo w iwo s ame so zuo ze om ve zw awesome imo ze mo io sio aer e zm zeo wo reo oe z ue
6. several times to save settings and exit from the menu To exit without saving wait approx 20 seconds Main display 1 230 V mains 2 Charged state of the vehicle battery 3 Parallel connection of superstructure and vehicle battery 4 Vehicle motor 5 Outside temperature 6 Inside temperature 7 Digital clock Program 9 Tones deactivated Alarm clock display ON 1 Consumption display for fresh water tank 12 Consumption display for battery 13 Fresh water tank empty Waste water tank full Electrical Installations 07 4 15 Deep discharge protection on 19 Modular battery below minimum voltage 1 Vehicle battery below minimum voltage Functions Protection against total discharge An electronic installation turns off all 12V consumers when the consumer battery reaches a minimum voltage of 10V The con sumers can be switched on again for approx one minute by switching the main switch on again The refrigerator electric entrance step and those consumers directly supplied by B2 are not affected by this installation Hobby 07 5 Electrical Installations Current A amp 59 03 h 10 I 0 10 Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS Optional Extra As an optional feature your vehicle is equipped with a battery sensor The IBS control measures the available capacity of the battery and also indicates battery ageing Legend 1 DOD display Shows the remaining amount of time for
7. 230 V or 12 V mains connection automatic ignition e Askylight or window must be open when the oven is in operation e The oven door must remain open during the ignition process e f there is no ignition repeat the procedure from the be ginning e n the event the pilot light is extinguished by mistake set the rotary switch to the 0 position and leave the pilot light out for at least one minute before reigniting it A Built in devices 10 24 e Never operate the oven when it is empty no food inside e Never use the grill Optional Extra for longer than 25 minutes e Never use the oven to heat the motor home Switching on Turn on the 12 V power supply at the main switch of the control panel Open the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve Oven Open the oven door as far as it will go Position the oven rack or baking tray in such a way that there is no direct contact with the flame Gently press the rotary switch and set it to the desired ignition position oven or grill Press the rotary switch Gas will be released to the burner and the flame will ignite automatically Depress the rotary switch for a few seconds until the igniti on safety valve keeps the gas supply open Release the rotary switch and set it to the desired level of performance oven only Close the oven door carefully so that the flame is not extin guished Hobby 10 23 Built in devices Switching off
8. 5 C use the de frosting facility ice ex for regulators gt The operating pressure for gas is 30 mbar Gas 09 2 Before initial operation The waste gas pipe must be tightly connected to the hea ting and chimney without any leaks It may not be dama ged Keep vents clear Remove any snow from the chimney Clear aspirating openings for combustion air in the side all from dirt and or snow Otherwise the exhaust fumes could have a CO content higher than allowed Do not close the safety vents We recommend that you store a Type D dry powder fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 1 kg by the entrance door as well as a fire blanket next to the cooker Familiarize yourself with the safety precautions against fire that have been set up on the grounds where you are parked ZN Never use portable cooking or heating devices except electrical heating devices but no radiant heaters because they can cause danger of fire and suffocation Read the manufacturer s operating manuals carefully Hobby 09 3 Gas Achtung dieser Raum dar nicht als Stauraum benutzt werden 9 2 Gas supply The motor home is equipped with a propane gas system gas bottle not included in scope of delivery This system is used to run the following equipment Cooker Refrigerator Heating Hot water boiler Oven Possibly special accessories Hobby Gas bottle cabinet Depending on the model acce
9. Fresh water pump to drain 11 7 Fresh water tank 08 1 dispensing water 08 1 filling up the water 08 1 to empty 08 2 Front stowage cabinets 06 2 FrostControl 10 3 Fuel filler flap 05 1 Fume hood 10 25 Furniture doors 06 2 Furniture surfaces upkeep 11 5 Fuse protection of electrical system 12V circuits 07 12 G Gas 09 1 Gas bottle container 09 3 Gas bottle to change 09 8 Gas cooker 10 22 initial operation 10 22 operating the cooker 10 23 Gas supply 09 3 Gas system 09 1 exhaust fumes 09 2 fixtures and changes 09 1 inspection 09 1 place of installation 09 5 regulator knobs and valves 09 2 shutoff valves and valves 09 5 General inspection 02 2 H Hanging table 06 11 Heating 10 2 control panel 10 2 electric heating 10 7 hot air heating 10 2 hot water heating 10 8 to operate 10 2 to switch off 10 6 Hinged windows 06 24 Hot water supply 08 5 Hot air heating 10 2 Hot water boiler 08 5 to empty 10 6 to fill 10 6 operation in summer 10 4 operation in winter 10 4 Hot water heating system 10 8 Insect screen 06 23 Intelligent battery sensor IBS 07 5 K Keys to the vehicle 05 7 L Levelling supports 03 4 Loading 02 5 03 1 Lowering tables 06 7 M Mains connection 07 7 Maintenance intervals 11 1 Maintenance brake system 04 8 Mobile navigation 07 13 Modular battery 07 16 changing the battery 07 11 features 07 11 place of installation 07 16 Motorcycle carrier 03 8 N Navigation 07 13 O Operating the coo
10. Fuses e Only replace defective fuses after the cause of the defect has been remedied by a professional electrician e The new fuse must have the same amperage as the old one Hobby Electrical Installations i z E a M Control panel Legend Key for monitoring the battery voltage of the superstruc ture and the vehicle 2 Key for displaying the level of liquid in the fresh water tank in and for setting the parameters that can be programmed 3 Key for programming the system 4 Main switch press for approx 2 sec to turn on or off When you switch it on the system will carry out a func tional test and show all of the symbols on the display When it is green the corresponding LED shows that the control panel is on If it is red it shows that an alarm has gone off somewhere battery tank etc Hobby 5 Key for turning the lights and the heating on and off 6 Key for turning the fresh water pump on and off 7 Key for switching the outer tent light on and off the outer tent light is automatically switched off when the motor is turned on Programming settings Among other things the time and the alarm function can be set in the programming menu please refer to the user manual for more possible settings Press the PROG key for longer than 2 sec Use the arrow keys 1 and 2 to navigate Use PROG to confirm the setting you wish to set Press PROG
11. Hobby 06 25 Interior Structure Skylight The skylight cannot be opened It is fitted with an integral dimming shade which can be drawn as required by pulling it Hobby 6 9 Dimming system for driver s cabin Optional Extra The dimming shades may only be drawn when the vehicle is standing and the motor has been turned off Before starting your drive you must fold up the entire system and lock it Open the dimming system whenever you are not using your motor home as otherwise it will be permanently damaged by the effects of heat and UV rays The dimming system may never be used as sunshade closed while driving Front system 2 To open the locking mechanism push the locks D outward Press the lock 4 together Press the clasp together in the middle The magnetic lock will automatically lock Side system 3 Draw the clasp across to rabbet The magnetic lock will automatically lock Interior Structure 06 26 6 10 Skylight Safety instructions A Never open the skylight in strong winds rain hail etc or if the temperature outside is below 20 C Remove snow ice or excessive dirt before opening Ensure there is sufficient room before opening the skylight under trees in garages etc Do not use force to open the roof skylight when covered by ice or snow as this could break the hinges and ope ning mechanism Do not stand on the skylight Close and bolt the skyli
12. Van Exclusive 60 KL Van Exclusive Day position Night position Interior Structure 06 38 69 EL Toskana Exclusive 69 GL Toskana Exclusive Day position Night position 06 39 Interior Structure 69 QS Toskana Exclusive 75 FL Toskana Exclusive Day position Night position Interior Structure 06 40 75 TL Toskana Exclusive H69 GL Toskana Exclusive Day position Night position Hobby 06 41 Interior Structure H75 FL Toskana Exclusive H75 UC Toskana Exclusive Day position Night position Interior Structure 06 42 A77 GM Sphinx A77 EM Sphinx Night position 07 1 Electrical Installations Chapter 7 Electrical Installations 7 1 Safety instructions The following must be observed Do not remove the signs on electrical components giving safety instructions or danger warnings Do not use the installation compartments for the caravan battery on board control panel battery charger and 230 V connector box as additional storage room Smoking and naked flame are forbidden when checking electrical equipment Only authorised and experienced workshops may carry out electrical repairs Inexpert handling of the vehicle s electrical system may en danger your own life as well as that of others Use only weatherproof 3 wired extension cable and shock proof plug or CEE plug and coupler when hooking up to an external 230 V network Hobby 7 2 Elements of the elect
13. be clipped into a special holder on the dashboard It then functions immediately e Press the right switch forward e First remove the right hand side of the sat nav device then the left hand side gt e Remove the device from the holder when you park your motor home as otherwise it will continue to use electri city and the starter battery might be discharged e Read the device manufacturer s operating instructions carefully before initial operation ZN e Do not allow yourself to be distracted by this device as this may cause accidents e Never operate the device while driving e Check the display panel only when the traffic situation is safe for doing so Information on how the TV works gt e In order to use the TV the hand brake must be e To guarantee that the antenna searches for a satellite quickly and correctly please ensure that no obstacles e g trees obstruct the search Electrical Installations 7 8 Subsequently installed devices Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while driving e g mobile phones wireless equipment radios came ras for driving in reverse navigation equipment or others must meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility Such equipment must have been approved in accordance with EU Guideline 72 245 EWG as it appears in version 95 54 EG because otherwise it may cause interference with the electronic systems already installed in the motor
14. levelling supports may not be used as a car jack gt When changing tire please also observe the vehicle manufacturer s operating instructions Changing a tire e Place a firm base such as a piece of wood underneath the car jack if the vehicle is on soft ground e Insert the car jack into the appropriate mounting holes e Turn the wheel spanner a few times to loosen the wheel mounting screws but do not remove them e Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is 2 3 cm above the ground Remove the wheel mounting screws and lift off the tire Place the spare tire on the wheel hub and align it Screw the bolts on and tighten them in a diagonal sequence Lower the car jack and remove it Tighten the wheel mounting screws evenly with the wheel spanner Please refer to the operating instructions for the base vehicle for the specified value of the tightening torque of the wheel mounting screws Place the tire you have removed in the possibly existing spare tire holder and then shut the holder Wheels tyres brakes 04 8 4 8 Brakes The components in the brake system are part of the General Type Approval Allgemeinen Betriebserlaubnis ABE If you change the components in the brake system the type approval expires Any changes are only possible if they have been released by the manufacturer It is in your own interest to have the brakes checked regularly by your Fiat or Iveco workshop The following applies whe
15. locking handles have been fitted To open e Pull on the handle and swing the flap up To open Turn the handle 1 located directly behind the flap To close down e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it e Pull on the flap until it opens lock into place To close Store only light objects in the upper stowage cabinets e Press the flap shut until you can feel it close and lock Hobby 06 3 Interior Structure Furniture doors with handle Furniture doors with turning knob e Push the handle to open and shut the door e Turn the knob to open or shut the door Hobby Doors with snap locks To open e Briefly push the door handle until it snaps open e Open the door To close e Push the door handle until the lock snaps into place Interior Structure 06 4 Drawers with a pressure lock To open e Press the push button to unlock the pull out e Pull on the handle until the pull out opens To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place Hobby 06 5 Interior Structure Doors with push locks To open e Depress the push lock until the Knob pops out e Carefully pull the knob and open the door To close e Push the door closed using the knob e Depress the push lock until the knob locks into place and the door is fastened Hobby Bar in the entrance area layout model specific To open e Pull on the handle and swing
16. shape and technology Certain Please ensure that all of the deadlines for checking equipment kinds of accessories are also described in this user manual and inspections are met that are not part of the standard scope of delivery For this reason no claims may be asserted against HOBBY based 1 2 Before taking your first drive 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 floor 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 Please do not consider this manual to be just a means of refe rence but familiarize yourself thoroughly with it before taking your first drive Fill out the guarantee cards in the different manuals for the instal led equipment and fittings and send them to the manufacturers This will ensure guarantee claims for any of the equipment 1 1 General information gt In accordance with guarantee conditions HOBBY s dealer Your HOBBY motor home has been built in accordance will give you a 5 year guarantee on the consistency of the with the latest technology and approved safety regulations 5 Years Guarantee on Consistency when you pick up Despite all precautionary measures however it is possible
17. since this significantly reduces the per formance capacity and service life of the batteries Check the level of the battery fluid regularly acid batteries gel batteries require no maintenance but must be continuously recharged Check that the clamps have been properly fitted and if neces sary remove any layers of oxide e Unclamp the minus pole if the ancillary battery is not being used for a longer period of time more than 1 2 months Even if the main switch of the battery has been interrupted the bat tery may be recharged by the charger Conservation charging Electrical Installations 07 2 e Should the consumer battery be removed isolate the plus pole to prevent short circuits when turning on the motor Battery charger e The charger s capacity is 220 W Van Exclusive 300 W Toskana Exclusive Sphinx The charger functions in accordance with IUOU1 charging technology In the case of misuse the guarantee and manufacturer s liability will no longer apply Do not plug up the ventilation and ensure that you have ade quate ventilation Tank probes e To avoid incrustations particularly in the waste water tank never let the water in the tanks stand for too long Flush the tanks regularly 230V main switch e To switch off the power supply for the entire system set the main switch to O OFF Connect and disconnect the 230 V mains connection only when the main switch has been switched off
18. the ancillary battery s poles attached correctly Operation when the motor is running As soon as the motor is running a relay connects the starter battery and the caravan battery in parallel The D signal sits close to the dynamo Therefore the dynamo charges both batteries If the D signal no longer sits close to the dynamo the two batteries will be separated from each other again In this way the starter battery cannot be discharged by equipment in the caravan The 12 V supply for the refrigerator only functions when you are driving If the motor has stopped the 12 V operation of the refrigerator is automatically turned off again To charge a discharged caravan battery optimally while driving disconnect the 12 V operation of the refrigerator and turn off as much equipment as possible that uses 12 V Checklist e Turn off the motor e Switch on the 12 V master switch Electrical Installations 07 10 e Turn off all equipment that uses 12 V e Start the motor The voltage of the caravan battery must rise if the engine speed is above the idling speed the vehicle s battery is not completely discharged The control panel shows whether or not the generator has been charged If this is not the case please check the follow ing e sthe 50A fuse in the supply line to the ancillary battery near the motor battery functioning properly e sthe fuse distribution panel displaying the Motor run ning signal Operation
19. the crank into the grommet on the win ding mechanism Hold the crank with one hand on the upper twist grip and the other on the lower twist grip During the operating procedure gently pull the crank towards you and hold it as vertically in the grommet as possible Turn the crank clockwise until the awning has been exten ded to the desired position Remove the crank Unfold the telescopic rods on the inside of the drop tube and use them to support the awning Retracting Retract the telescopic rods fold them up and secure them Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win ding mechanism Turn the crank anti clockwise until the awning has been fully retracted and is secured Remove the crank and store it in the vehicle If the canvas is slack when extended retract the awning until the canvas is tightly stretched again Exterior Structure 05 16 Hobby 06 1 Interior Structure Chapter 6 Interior Structure 6 1 Opening and closing doors and flaps Close all flaps and doors properly before driving This avoids them opening accidentally while driving and objects falling out Hobby Stowage cabinets To open e Press the pushbutton to unlock the flap e Pull on the handle until the flap opens To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it close and lock Interior Structure 06 2 Kitchen cupboard doors Front stowage cabinets Depending on the model concealed
20. the door outwards To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place Interior Structure 06 6 Sliding doors Cupboard under the bed washroom door To open e Grasp sliding doors by the centre bar and push them both outwards To close e Grasp the doors by the centre bar and push them shut until they meet in the middle 6 2 Television holder for flat screen monitor To unlock press in on the metal rail D Then extend the TV mount 230 V power sockets and an aerial socket for the TV and or receiver are located directly adjacent to the holder N Lock the media unit TV holder before driving driving we recommend that you remove the TV from the The mounted TV may not weigh more than 8 kg When mount and store it securely gt In order to use the TV the hand brake must Hobby 06 7 Interior Structure TV mount for flat screen TV 3 way universal hinged bracket To pull the mount out or fold it in move the telescopic arm manually at the joints marked 1 2 and 3 Hobby 6 3 Tables Lowering the table in the centre seating arrangement e Push the switch T on the table leg up e Fold in the lower part of the table leg until you feel it click into place e Unhinge the table and hook it to the lower fastening This table is not fastened to the floor Before driving lower the table and secure it to prevent it from shifting
21. the left or right as far as it will go If the pressure in the cylinder is less that 0 5 bar the valve will automatically switch the cylinder Bruma DuoC KW W dn d Remote indicator for the switching valve Optional Extra The remote indicator is coupled to the changeover valve of the two bottle gas system a Operation in summer Press the switch down and the LED will show the status of the cylinder in use b Display switched off c Operation in winter Press the switch up and in addition to showing the status the switching valve will be heated yellow LED lights up d Red LED cylinder in use is empty e Green LED cylinder in use is full f Yellow LED operation in winter Gas Hobby 09 10 10 1 Built in devices Chapter 1 0 Built in devices Please also refer to the instructions in Chapter 9 for opera ting gas devices gas regulators and gas bottles 10 1 General Information gt Please observe the instructions Chapter 7 for operating In this chapter you will find information on the devices that i electrical devices have been built into the motor home This information refers only to the operation of these devices To some extent the devices described are special accessories For further infor mation on the individual built in devices please refer to the separate operating instructions that have been included in the blue service bag found in the vehicle Built in dev
22. the vehicle is standing horizontally The minimum air pressure must be high enough to ensure that the air bellows cannot snap through When the vehicle is empty this pressure is approx 0 5 bar please check individually when the vehicle is loaded the va lue will be correspondingly higher depending on the loading A In order to avoid damage to the air bellows during mainte nance work they should be checked for any accumulation of The maximum permissible operating pressure of the system is 4 0 bar waste or dirt and if required cleaned 3 7 Towing fixture Optional Extra Please see the registration documents for information con gt The following cleaning agents are approved for cleaning cerning the tow bar load and the rear axle load the air bellows soap suds methanol ethanol and iso propanol gt Please check lveco s User Manual for information ZN Adhere to the permissible tow bar load and rear axle load how to operate the pneumatic suspension of the in particular in conjunction with loading of the rear garage Iveco Daily Simultaneous use of the towing fixture and the rear load carrier is not permitted While manoeuvring to hitch and unhitch loads ensure that no one is standing between the motor home and the trailer Hobby 35 The D 75 models have a removable tow bar We recom mend that you remove this when it is not required gt Due to stipulations by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle a
23. vehicle tax General inspection In common with passenger cars new engine homes with a per missible total weight up to 3 5 tonnes do not have to undergo a general inspection for the first three years after initial regis tration After this they must undergo a general inspection every two years Engine homes weighing between 3 5 and 7 5 tonnes must undergo a general inspection every two years during the first six years following initial registration After this a general inspection must be carried out every year Hobby 02 3 Safety The general inspection can be carried out by the German Technical Surveyance Association TUV the German Engi ne Vehicle Surveyance Association DEKRA or an officially approved expert gt Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised gt If you have any further questions or difficulties your autho rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you 2 5 Before and while driving As the owner driver of the vehicle you are responsible for the state of the vehicle Please observe the following points Preparing the vehicle Check the exterior of the vehicle and carry out the following preparations before driving Preparing the vehicle e If the levelling supports have been extended retract them e Close all the windows in the engine home as well as sky lights in the roof e Retract the entrance step
24. your motor home This applies especially to heating in winter The following applies for saving energy Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the heating valve Install winter mats on the inner sides of the driver s cabin and the windscreen not included in scope of delivery Attach the insulating mat between the driver s cab and the interior of the motor home not included in scope of deli very or for the Sphinx model completely shut the sliding door to the driver s cab Open the outside door as seldom and briefly as possible If you are camping in winter attach a small outer tent This will offer protection against the cold Hobby Safety 02 12 Hobby 03 1 Chassis Chapter 3 Chassis 3 1 Chassis The chassis includes parts of the frame and the axles No technical changes may be made as otherwise the general type approval will expire 5 Technical changes may only be carried out after being released by the manufacturer gt gt For further information please refer to the enclosed rating instructions for the basic vehicle 3 2 Loading The maximum axle loads as well as the technically permis sible overall mass entered in the vehicle s documents may not be exceeded Weights of motor homes in accordance with 92 21 EWG Please refer to the definition of masses for motor homes Hobby Definition of Masses for Motor homes Throughout Europe EU Guideline 92 21 EWG i
25. 0 22 ZN Never use the cooker or other devices extracting combu stion air from the interior of the vehicle to heat the vehicle If this is ignored there is an acute risk to life due to a lack of oxygen and the odourless carbon monoxide which could be generated ZN Do not operate the cooker when the glass covering is closed Hobby 10 23 Built in devices Operation Open the tinted glass covering Turn the rotary switch 2 of the burner you wish to use to the ignition position large flame and press Ignite the burner with a gas lighter or a match or cigarette lighter Continue to press the rotary switch for a further 5 10 seconds to ensure that the automatic flame guard takes effect Release the rotary switch and turn to the desired set ting large or small flame If ignition was unsuccessful repeat the procedure Hobby e To turn off the gas flame turn the rotary switch back to the position e Close the main gas stop valve on the gas cooker 5 Use oven gloves or potholders when handling hot pots pans or similar objects You may be burned burner no longer emits heat Otherwise the glass plate N After cooking leave the glass covering open until the could explode N Never store easily flammable objects such as dishtowels serviettes etc near the cooker Danger of fire 10 8 Oven Optional Extra ZN e Do not close the air vents on the oven e Only use the oven after making a
26. 2 and allow the waste water to run off e When the waste water has drained out completely push the slide valve back in and screw the cap back on Water Hobby 08 4 08 5 Water 8 3 Hot water supply Your motor home is equipped with a heating system with integrated boiler The boiler holds 10 litres of water During summer use the water can be heated independently of the heating system Please see Chapter 9 3 Heating for instruc tions on operating the boiler open at temperatures under approx 3 C and drain the gt The non electric safety or drain valve will automatically boiler contents via a drain nozzle boiler tank will still fill with water In order to avoid frost damage the boiler must be drained via the drain valve gt If the cold water system is operated without the boiler the even when not in use Hobby 8 4 Flushing toilet Preparing the toilet e Open the Thetford door see 5 1 and pull the holding bar up to remove the waste tank gt The waste tank can only be removed when the drain valve is closed e Pull out the tank as far as possible keeping it level e Slightly tip the waste tank and then pull it out completely e Place it in an upright vertical position e Turn the drain nozzle to an upward position Water 08 6 s Use toilet fluids very sparingly An overdose is no guaran gt tee of preventing possible odours Never fill toilet fluid
27. 5 ET 68 Toskana Exclusive 3500 1850 2000 215 70R15C 5 71 118 6Jx 15 ET 68 H69 GL Toskana Exclusive 4250 2100 2400 225 75R16C 5 78 130 6Jx 16 ET 68 69 GL 69 EL 75 FL 75 TL H75 FL H75 UC EM ATT GM No of tyre bolts centralising collars bolt circle Recommended light alloy rims for the Fiat Ducato original FIAT rims 1352242080 6 J x 15 ET 68 and 1352243080 6 J x 16 ET 68 manufacturer Hayes Lemmerz Brescia l Hobby Tyres and rims for loaded motor homes Hobby Perm axle Perm axle 01 500 GESC Limited Edit van Excusve e d o Desoesc Limited edit Toskana e 0 o soes Van Exclusive 30 1850 200 21s7oR15c 5 71 18 2100 2400 225758160 5 78 130 6Jx16 ET68 420 2100 2400 228 75R16C 5 78 180 6Jx16 ET68 1 420 2100 2400 228 75R16 5 78 130 64x16 ET68 2100 2400 225758160 5 78 130 6Jx16 ET 8 eoQs ToskanaExcluswe 8650 1850 2000 215709150 6 71 1148 64x15 ET 68 2100 2400 228 75R16C 5 78 130 6Jx16 ET68 Heet m arem Six m om om Jom om Jo m om No of tyre bolts centralising collars bolt circle 6Jx 15 ET 68 Technical Data Recommended light alloy rims for the Fiat Ducato original FIAT rims 1352242080 6 J x 15 ET 68 and 1352243080 6 J x 16 ET 68 manufacturer Hayes Lemmerz Brescia l Hobb
28. 5 Auxiliary Heating in the Driver s Cab Optional Extra This heating unit is integrated in the water circuit electric power is supplied by means of the 12V modular battery Function The heating function is set manually using the switch in the driver s cab Set the switch to position D to heat the driver s cab Set the switch to position D if you prefer to heat the motor this will however also preheat the interior 10 6 Refrigerator Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator 12V operation electricity is supplied by the motor home s battery 230 V operation electricity is supplied from an external source LPG supply is from the motor home s gas bottles Please refer to the manufacturer s separate operating instructions before using the refrigerator Built in devices 10 18 12 V operation 12 V operation can only be used while driving when the mo tor is running When resting or if you have stopped for a lon ger period of time turn off the 12 V operation and if required select another mode of operation e Turn the energy selector switch to battery operation Q e 12V operation will only function if the vehicle s motor is running e The refrigerator runs without a thermostatic control con tinuous operation 12 V operation should therefore only serve to maintain a temperature which has already been achieved Hobby 10 19 Built in devices e To tu
29. Cable drum Total basic equipment FIAT Toskana Exclusive Van Exclusive Toskana LE 1 9 0 4 109 4 kg 5 5 Chassis Hobby 03 2 03 3 Chassis 4 Loading Loading corresponds to the difference between the technically permissible overall mass and the mass when the vehicle is rea dy to start This value must take into consideration the masses for passengers conventional load 75 kg x no of seats driver excepted additional equipment and personal belongings gt Check to ensure that the masses of all objects transported in the motor home have been taken into consideration e g passengers additional equipment basic equipment and personal belongings such as clothes food pets bicycles surfboards other sport equipment etc N Under no circumstances may the technically permissible total load be exceeded when the motor home has been loaded Hobby Chassis 03 4 F 1 m gt gt r mak 3 3 Levelling supports Optional Extra Retracting levelling supports e Use crank to release levelling supports The levelling supports are located in the rear area by the e Continue to crank smoothly until the levelling support is once frame extension again in its initial horizontal position Swinging out the levelling supports is Do not use the levelling supports as a car jack Their sole purpose is to stabilise the motor home when it is parked Always load the levelling s
30. Hobby Manual Motor home Van Exclusive Toskana Exclusive and Sphinx Version 08 2011 IRI TIT iii iii 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 fine touches to make our motor homes even better Our fully fitted and highly sophisticated models enable us to offer 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 him in detail before taking your first 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 Hobby 00 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Int
31. The operator is responsible for having checks carried out Hobby If you suspect that gas is leaking take the following measures immediately e Close the stop valve on the gas cylinder e Ignition sources such as open flames or smoking are strictly forbidden e Air the rooms e Clear the danger zone e Inform your immediate surroundings groundsman and if necessary the fire brigade The gas fittings may only be taken into operation again after they have been checked by an expert Built in objects and changes e Objects may only be built in and changes to the gas fit tings made by an expert e Only devices with a constant connection pressure of 30 mbar may be operated e Following any changes to the gas fittings they must be rechecked by a recognised expert who must provide a written confirmation Regulators and valves e Use only special vehicle regulators that have a safety valve In accordance with the German DVWG German As sociation of the Gas and Water Sector Worksheet G 607 other regulators are not permitted they are not adequate for handling the heavy strain e Pressure governors must have a fixed pressure of 30 mbar The regulations of EN 12864 Appendix D apply ac cordingly The pressure governors must have a minimum flow rate of 1 2 hx h e Attach the high pressure hose on the bottle carefully by hand note left handed thread Do not use spanners pliers or similar tools e Ifthe temperature is below
32. Wheels tyres brakes 4 5 Wheel rims Use only those wheel rims listed in the vehicle s documents Please observe the following points should you wish to use other wheel rims The following applies when using other wheel rims Size construction injection depth and The load bearing capacity must be sufficient for the per missible total axle weight The cone of the fastening screw must correspond to the construction of the wheel rim Adaptations are only permitted if these have been released by the manufacturer Aluminium wheel rims must be tested separately for each type of vehicle The screws used on aluminium rims may not be used for steel rims Hobby Spare tire on the AL KO chassis 4 6 Spare tire A spare tire is part of the scope of delivery only for tan dem axle vehicles with an AL KO chassis D 75 and the Sphinx models To remove the spare tire on the AL KO chassis use a he xagon spanner to remove the two screws on the spare tire holder Insert the crank on the left hand side of the spare tire holder unhinge the tire holder lower the spare tire to the ground and remove it gt For information on the Iveco spare tire please refer to the operating instructions for the base vehicle pes uua GA 111 4 7 Tyre repair kit Do not use the tyre repair kit if the tyre was damaged as a result of driving without air Small cuts especially in the tyre tread can be res
33. Wheels tyres brakes 04 2 N If the pressure is too low this may cause overheating of the tyre possibly resulting in severe damage to the tyre gt For the correct inflation pressure please refer to the table in the chapter on Technical Data or the operating instructions for the basic vehicle 4 4 Tread depth Replace your tyres as soon as the tread depth is only 1 6 mm gt The minimum tread depth gives you only the barest amount of 4 3 Tyre pressure safety while driving The following recommendations must be observed Safety limit in summer 3 0 mm The inflation pressure of all tyres as well as the spare tyre should be checked approx every 4 weeks and before you go on longer journeys Tyres may not be exchanged crosswise i e from the right side of the vehicle to the left and vice versa The following applies when checking inflation pressure e Check the pressure only when the tyre is cold e f checking or correcting the pressure of a warm tyre the gt Tyres age even if they are used seldom or not at all pressure must be 0 3 bar higher than for a cold tyre Tyre manufacturers recommendations e Irrespective of their tread depth tyres should be changed The following applies for inflation pressure every 6 years correct inflation pressure 1 e Avoid hard impacts against curbs potholes or other inflation pressure too low 2 obstacles inflation pressure too high 3 Hobby 04 3
34. ames the inner door handle must be positioned horizontally and not slanted upwards The entrance door is your escape route in an emergency Never barricade the door from the outside Exterior Structure Entrance door internal Opening e Push the bolt down gt This allows a door which has been locked from the outside to be opened from the inside Hobby 05 8 05 9 Exterior Structure Closing e Pull the door shut until you hear it lock Locking e Push the bolt up The entrance door is your escape route case of emergency Never obstruct the door from the outside Hobby Stowage flap To open e Unlatch the lock with the key e Place your hand over the lock and press the flap firmly inwards e Depending on which model you have swing the flap up or to the side To close e Swing the flap down or to the side e Latch the lock with the key Garage storage locker flap To open e Unlatch the lock with the key e Place your hand over the lock and press the flap firmly inwards e Swing the flap to the side To close e Swing the flap shut e Latch the lock with the key Exterior Structure 05 10 Toilet flap To open e Use key to unlock flap e Press both buttons 1 and 2 and open flap To close e Press flap until it locks into place Use key to lock flap 1 Hobby 05 11 Exterior Structure Exterior gas supply At the customer s request the m
35. as been designed to carry a maximum load of 130 kg e Never exceed the permissible rear axle load e The load carrier reduces the rear ramp angle of the ve hicle When driving over uneven surfaces the carrier can touch the ground e When the load carrier is fully loaded the rear axle is sub ject to an additional load and the front axle is unloaded This can result in significant changes in the motor home s handling steering and braking performance e The rear number plate must be centrally mounted bet ween the load carrier s number plate lights ZA Exterior Structure e Please note when the load carrier is in use it is forbid den to use any existing towing fixture which may still be accessible simultaneously Hobby 05 14 05 15 Exterior Structure 5 7 Sun awning Optional Extra Depending on the model your motor home has an awning that is either integrated in the edge trim or attached to the side wall An awning offers protection from the sun not against the elements Do not place people or obstacles in the extension retraction area of the awning The awning winding mechanism is fitted with a mechanical block control to limit the extent to which it can be extended Never attempt to exceed the block control by force Always support the awning with the integrated struts when extended The awning must always be completely retracted and secu red before driving Hobby Extending Insert the hook on
36. asily accessible e Do not close the gas bottle cabinet s air vents e Ensure that third parties cannot gain access to the gas bottle cabinet ZN Gas bottles must be shut while driving Hobby 09 5 Gas Changing gas cylinders ZN Do not smoke or ignite open flames while changing the gas cylinders After changing the gas bottles check whether there is any gas escaping from the tie in point by spraying it with leak detection spray e Open the door of the gas bottle cabinet e Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder Pay attenti on to the direction of the arrow e Unscrew the gas pressure regulator with the gas hose by hand from the gas bottle left handed thread e Loosen the fixing strap and remove the gas cylinder e Replace the full gas cylinder in the gas bottle cabinet and carefully fasten it using the fixing straps e Screw the gas pressure regulator with the gas hose by hand on to the gas bottle left handed thread e Check that gas is not escaping from the connection point using leak detector spray e Close the gas bottle cabinet door Hobby Gas stop valves Every gas device is fitted with a corresponding gas stop valve The gas stop valves are located in the kitchen drawer above the cutlery tray and are labelled with the corresponding symbols Gas 09 6 ZN Over the years vibrations can cause slight leakages to occur If you suspect that there are leakages have your dealer or an authorised work
37. aste water system Hobby Draining the water system Ensure that the motor home is in a horizontal position Turn off the 12 V power supply at the control panel Turn on all drain cocks If possible open the filler cap of the fresh water tank Turn the water taps to the middle position and let them run Attach hand showers to the shower fitting Check that water is draining out Clean the tanks and rinse them thoroughly Allow the water system to dry for as long as possible Do not forget to empty the toilet cassette gt If the vehicle is not being used and there is a danger of sub zero temperatures be sure to drain the entire water system Leave taps turn on in the middle position Leave all drain valves open Only empty your waste water tank at the specially desi gnated disposal points and never in open spaces As a rule disposal points can be found at motorway service stations campsites and petrol stations Emptying the waste water tank e The waste water opening is located on the left side under neath the vehicle e The valve 2 for opening the waste water opening in the Toskana Exclusive models is located either directly by the Opening or in a protected position in the bottle container depending on the model Sphinx models have a ball valve which can be accessed above the foremost service flap on the left side of the vehicle directly behind the driver s door e Unscrew the lid 1 open the valve or the ball valve
38. bby C AMEN 04 1 4 3 Tyre pressure essaae ozna wanna aaa nnne nnne nnn 04 2 4 4 Tread 04 2 4 5 04 3 46 Spare 04 3 AE ited 04 4 4 8 04 8 Chapter 5 Exterior Structure 9 1 Overview of tank and service flaps 05 1 SC MEME WSO NERIS 05 5 5 3 Opening and closing doors and flaps 05 7 5 4 ais Ec PWC 05 12 5 9 Bicycle GoW kks 05 13 5 6 Load carrier GOO 05 14 9 SUN AWNING NN 05 15 Chapter 6 Interior Structure 6 1 Opening closing doors and flaps 06 1 6 2 Mount for flat screen 06 6 OE E 1 06 7 6 4 Bed conversion sin teuncetancicnisicussudadinaeiteaxdieostecsstazecs 06 12 6 5 Elevated berths 06 17 6 6 Washroom with sliding elements 06 18 6 7 Cushion 06 19 6 8 MINOWE EEE O RA AZ 06 24 6 9 Dimming system for driver s cabin 06 25 6 10 Skylight Tcr 06 26 6 11 Pivoting seats in the driver s cab 06 29 6 12 Construction of the 06 30 6 13 Seatbelts in the caravan 06 32 6 14 Overv
39. bby Error messages Error messages are shown on the display panel in idle state Battery low if voltage sinks to under 10 5V the heating system will switch off Automatic reset to above 11V Fan failure incorrect fan speed Automatic reset after 5 minutes Gas failure gas bottle is empty Reset by switching off or restart Overheating is red to reset interrupt the 12V electric power supply and connect it again Overheating is blue to reset interrupt the 12V electric power supply and connect it again Window is open the heating system interrupts the gas supply when thewindow is open Shut the window Connection failure connection error between the heating system and the panel Switch the main voltage off and then on again Panel failure 1 panel error Panel failure 2 panel error Built in devices Hobby 10 16 10 17 Built in devices Wash room Since the convector heater in the wash room must be moun ted behind the external panel and therefore there is no gu arantee that the air can circulate sufficiently a fan has been provided to circulate the hot air in the room This fan can be activated in two stages using the switch Please refer to the separate operating instructions for the Alde Compact 3010 for more detailed information on the operation use and upkeep of the hot water heater Hobby 37 P RECO x PEL NA P1 qur K EE 4 e 10
40. ble in the superstructure To operate these pivoting seats please refer to the opera ting instructions for the base vehicle e Before driving turn all swivelling seats in to face in the driving direction and lock them into place e Leave the seats locked to face in the driving direction while driving Do not swivel them e When the vehicle is stationary when swivelling the driver s seat make sure that the handbrake is not relea sed by accident Hobby Interior Structure 06 30 6 12 Construction of the seats Arm rest in the seating arrangement model specific Cushion fastenings To extend The seat and back cushions are held in place by an anti slip e Pull the arm rest up until you feel it lock into place mat To retract e Pull the safety clamp D up until the arm rest is released iS Ensure that the seat cushions and backrests are fastened e SI owly lower the arm rest securely and correctly Setting the height of the head rests e Take hold of the cushion on the head rest and push it to the desired position Hobby 06 31 Interior Structure Converting the L shaped seating arrangement If you wish to use the outer seat in models with an L shaped seating arrangement or the seats in the H75 UC model you must convert these before you start to drive e Remove the seat and back cushions e Fold back the cushion cover by 180 and place it on the crossbench e Open the locking bolt swing the sup
41. by means of a 12 V caravan battery All of the equipment is automatically supplied from the cara van battery if the motor home is standing still without a 230 V mains supply and with its engine turned off The 12 V main switch must be switched on and the battery s circuit breaker must be closed gt The caravan battery should only be allowed to discharge to a voltage of 11 V At this point you should ensure that it is recharged from the dynamo or from public supply Hobby 07 11 Electrical Installations 7 5 Caravan battery Place of installation Van Exclusive Toskana Toskana Exclusive under the passenger s seat Sphinx in the side seating arrangement behind the passenger s seat Features The battery does not require maintenance It does not need to be refilled with water The battery is closed off and cannot leak The battery is cycle proof making it especially suitable for the supply of the board network Several discharging charging operations are possible Use only the same kind of batteries when exchanging the battery Same capacity and voltage cycle proof mainte nance free and leakproof Changing the battery e Please do not smoke when changing the battery e Disconnect the connection to the 230 V network e Before you connect or disconnect the battery all of the 12 V electrical devices must be switched off and the battery s circuit breaker must be opened Hobby First disconnect the ne
42. c U gt gt U tc Rearranging the cushions 75 FL Toskana Exclusive Additional 1550x580x125 Additional Additional cushion 1210x940x125 77 See Additional 540x300x125 545 455 125 06 23 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions Rearranging the cushions A77 EM Toskana Exclusive A77 GM Toskana Exclusive Additional Additional 1095x580x125 1095x580x125 Hobby Interior Structure 06 24 6 8 Windows Knockout windows with locking hooks Opening e Press the knob of the bolts and turn them to a vertical position e Press the window outwards until you hear a click The window will automatically remain in this position The width of the Opening is adjustable in several stages Closing e Raise the window slightly so that the hook unlocks e Close the window e Press the knob of the bolts and turn them to a horizontal position Combined sunshade and insect screen Sunshades and insect screens are integrated in the window frame and it is possible to combine them The combined shade can be adjusted in several positions Adjusting the sunshade e Push evenly up or down on the left and right outer metal rail of the sunshade Shifting the insect screen e Push the sunshade down and use the latch of the insect screen to push it to the desired position
43. car jack 5 chocks 6 tool bag 7 tool bag Hobby 02 9 Safety 2 8 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 first aid kit should always be at hand and have a fixed position in your motor home Any objects removed from the first aid kit should be replaced immediately Expiry dates should be checked regularly Reflective jacket not included in scope of deli very In acc with EN 471 we recommend that you carry and wear a reflective jacket with white retro reflective stripes whenever you leave the vehicle on open roads and emergency strips The driver should wear this jacket when the vehicle e 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 e when it must be secured by means of a warning triangle on the emergency strip of the engineway because of an accident or breakdown Hobby Warning triangle The warning triangle should also always be at hand and have a fixed position in your motor home preferably together with the first aid kit In an emergency e Set up the warning triangle at least 100 m in front of the danger zone 2 9 When you stop driving Selecting a parking space The following applies for selecting a parking space e Select a pa
44. cartridge operation Functionality hot water heater heating system and hot water heater heating system Operating unit While on standby you can see which functions have been activated for the heating system the backlight is switched off After two minutes the operating unit switches from the setting position to standby if no key is pressed or if the arrow keys have been used to set it to standby Please refer to the separate operating instructions for the Alde Compact 3010 for more detailed information on the operation use and upkeep of the hot water heater Hobby To start the hot water heater Press the On Off button The heater will start using the settings that were last selected The Alde logo appears on the display Idle state A ILO TMUOU Clock Outside temperature Inside temperature Circulation pump Remote indicator 230V connection Menu button On Off button Built in devices 10 10 Settings menu Press the menu button to reach the Settings menu Any set tings you make will be automatically saved after 10 seconds If no buttons are pressed the control unit will return to the idle state after 2 minutes Hobby 10 11 Built in devices Setting the desired temperature Setting the electric heating system 5 C to 30 C Use the and buttons to select the output Off 1 2 3 kW by pressing or in steps of 0 5 C Preference is given to electrical operation wh
45. ce the safety device for the table Completely open and secure the optional cockpit dimming system Lock and secure the washroom sliding wall permissible axle loads the technically permissible overall mass as well as the permissible height width and length of the motor home N Do not overload the vehicle It is imperative that you not the visible place in both the caravan and the driver s cabin gt Place a not with all important measures and weights in a Hobby 02 5 Safety Driver s cabin Do not forget the following e Adjust the interior and exterior mirrors as well as your seat e Check the lights In addition e Check your tyre pressure e Check all liquids such as oil cooling water brake fluid and windscreen cleaning liquid and fill them up if necessary e Turn off all accelerator devices heating refrigerator etc before putting petrol in the tank Before driving off Before you drive off you should be able to answer the following questions with e 5 there a first aid kit a warning triangle and warning jacket on board e Are all the lights working headlights dipped headlights brake lights and indicators Hobby 2 6 Notes for your journey Your motor home is not an automobile In many situations it reacts very differently to a normal au tomobile Therefore you should be prepared for the following differences Loading The following applies f
46. d next to the fresh water tank in the seating arrangement on the outside wall Van Exclu sive Toskana Exclusive e n the Sphinx models the outlet valve can be accessed above the rear external storage locker rear left service flap gt Always empty the fresh water tank completely if the hea ting has not been switched on and the motor home is not in use and especially if there is frost Hobby 08 3 Water Waste water tank In the Van Exclusive and Toskana Exclusive models the waste water tank is insulated by a Styrofoam casing that hot air flows through only when the hot air heating has been turned on This prevents the waste water from freezing in a light frost In the Sphinx models the waste water tank has been in stalled in the heated false ceiling which efficiently prevents the waste water from freezing gt The waste water heating cartridge can only be switched on when the motor home is connected to the 230V mains supply the waste water tank if temperatures are significantly below 322 Do a small quantity of antifreeze agent e g table salt to freezing to prevent the waste water from freezing damage from frost when the vehicle is not in use Therefore if there is any danger of sub zero temperatures gt The waste water tank is not sufficiently protected against empty the waste water tank completely gt Never pour boiling water down the sink This can cause distortions and leaks in the w
47. e environment Hobby 12 1 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 12 Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12 1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of motor homes and caravans have a special responsibility for the environment Always use your vehicle in an environmentally friendly way Hobby The following applies for environmentally fair use When spending longer periods in towns and cities ask about specially designated campsites for motor homes and use them Do not spoil the peace and cleanliness of nature Dispose of wast water and rubbish in the proper way Set an example so that motor home and caravan drivers are not generally held to be pollutionists The following applies for waste water e Collect waste water on board only in built in waste water tanks or if necessary in Suitable containers e Never empty waste water in open spaces or down man holes Generally the public waste water system does not run through clarification plants e Empty your waste water tank as often as possible even if it is not completely full hygiene If possible rinse out the waste water tank with fresh water after emptying Only empty your waste water tank in special places for waste water disposal but never in open spaces Generally waste water stations are found in motorway service areas campsites or petrol stations Sanitation and Environmental P
48. e the drain valve by pushing the button until it locks into place e Turn on the 12V power supply by turning on the main switch on the control panel e Turn on all taps and set them to warm Leave them on until the boiler fills up due to the air displacement Built in devices 10 6 i At temperatures below approx 7 C turn on the heating first in order to warm up the installation area and the FrostControl on the drain valve After a few minutes when the temperature on the FrostControl is above 7 C the drain valve can be closed Draining the boiler Turn off the 12V power supply at the control panel Turn on the hot water taps Turn the rotary switch on the drain valve 180 until it locks into place the push button will be ejected the drain valve will open and the boiler contents will drain off to outside Hobby 10 7 Built in devices Gruma Combi E 10 3 Electric Heating System Optional Extra The electric heating system also has heating rods to enable electric operation These can be switched on or combined manually Hobby Rotary switch for selecting type of energy Electrical operation 230 V 1800 W Electrical operation 230 V 900 W Operating on gas Mixed operation gas and electrical operation 900 W Mixed operation gas and electrical operation 1800 W Yellow LED lit up Electrical operation O QO 0 0 For operation in winter only When operating in summer the device automat
49. e vehicle only in places provided for this purpose such as wheel rim cleaners damage the environment pose Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and adhere to environmental protection measures ZN Only wash the vehicle at sites designated for this pur Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents The following applies when cleaning the exterior e Rinse the vehicle with a weak jet of water e Wash the vehicle with a soft sponge and a commercial shampoo solution Rinse the sponge often e hen rinse with a generous amount of water e Dry the vehicle with a suede cloth e After washing the vehicle leave it standing outside to dry off completely Maintenance and Care gt Dry the headlights and sockets thoroughly as water collects there easily Washing with a high pressure cleaner A Do not spray stickers and external decors directly with the high pressure cleaner as they could peel away as a result Before washing the motor home with a high pressure cleaner study its operating manual carefully During washing maintain a minimum distance of 700 mm between the motor home and the high pressure cleaner Please note that the water jet is under pressure when it comes out of the cleaning nozzle Incorrect handling of the high pressure cleaner can result in damage to the motor home The water temperature should not exceed 60 C Keep the water jet moving while washing The jet should not be pointed directly at gaps around doo
50. ealed using the tyre repair kit Do not remove foreign bodies Such as screws or nails from the tyre The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temperatures to a mini mum of approx 30 C gt There is an expiry date on the tire repair Therefore please note this date Kits that have expired no longer offer a guarantee that they will function properly A Wheels tyres brakes Shake the bottle Open the fill hose on the bottle foil seal is thereby punctured Hobby 04 4 04 5 Wheels tyres brakes Pull the stopper 4 from the fill hose 1 Push the fill Remove the valve insert 2 with the valvecore remover hose onto the tyre valve 3 Do not lay the valve insert down in sand or dirt B Unscrew the valve cap from the tyre valve D Hold the bottle down with the filling tube and then press them together Press the entyre bottle contents into the tyre Pull the fill hose off 1 and screw the valve insert tightly into the tyre valve with the valve core remover 3 Hobby Wheels tyres brakes 04 6 If the minimum value is still indicated correct the tyre pressure according to Table 12 2 Drive carefully to the nearest workshop and have the tyre replaced N Danger of accidents If the required tyre pressure is still unattainable the tyre is too severely damaged In this case the tyre repair kit can no longer provide an effective seal que 9 Do not therefore drive a
51. eaning with a dry cloth may scratch the panes gt Do not use strong and aggressive solutions that contain softeners or solvents gt You will find talcum powder in auto accessory shops Cleaning the interior To reduce problems arising from dampness use water sparingly when cleaning inside The following applies for cushions upholstery and curtains e Clean cushions with a soft brush or hoover e Have very dirty upholstery and curtains dry cleaned Do not wash them yourself e f necessary wash them carefully using the foam from mild action detergent Cleaning instructions for materials that containTeflon Dubai and Devon gt e Always treat spots immediately e Sponge spots but do not rub them e Work from the edge towards the middle of the spot e Never use household cleaners to remove spots e Hoover cushions regularly to remove any dirt that may have collected Maintenance and Care 11 4 We recommend the following methods for cleaning Method A e Use only commercial cleaning agents that have a water basis e Alternatively add two tablespoons of ammonia to 1 litre Dip a cloth into this solution and gently sponge the spot Turn the cloth over so that you are using a clean cloth to touch the spot This method is particularly suitable for removing wine milk lemonade blood biro ink urine sweat mud vomit Method B e Use only mild water free solvents for dry cleaning e Da
52. ease use the enclosed screw aid to screw and unscrew the hose It ensures the necessary tightening torque e Open the door of the gas bottle container e Close the main shutoff valve on the gas bottle noting the direction of the arrow e Unscrew the high pressure hose from the gas bottle e Release the fastening straps and take out the gas bottle e Place a full gas bottle back in the gas bottle container and use both fastening straps to lash it securely e Screw the high pressure hose to the full gas bottle e Open the valve on the full gas bottle e Press the hose rupture protection See To operate e Check whether there is any gas escaping from the tie in points by spraying them with leak detection spray e Close the door of the gas bottle container Gas Hobby 09 8 09 9 Gas qu EK i A 2E f Hs d ISA EKE CE Switching valve for the two cylinder gas unit Optional Extra The DuoControl CS changeover valve enables you to automa tically change from the operating bottle to the spare one The crash sensor is integrated in the DuoControl it enables you to use the heating system while driving 35 It operates similar to the MonoControl Hobby a Turn the knob to the left D or right to determine which cylinder is to be used b Shows the status of the cylinder in use Green full Red empty Function e Attach gas cylinders and open the valves of both gas cylinders Turn the knob to
53. emperature set on the operating panel has been reached the burner will turn off The warm air blower will continue to run at a low rotation speed as long as the air emission temperature of the device is above 40 C If the boiler is full the water will automatically also be heated The water temperature will depend on the heat produced and the duration of heating required to reach the room temperature selected Hobby Heating with drained water system Set the rotary switch to operating position d Turn the rotary button a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green LED b for operation lights up and simultane ously displays the setting for the room temperature se lected The yellow LED g only lights up if the temperature of the device is below 5 C The device will automatically select the performance level required When the room temperature set on the operating panel has been reached the burner will turn off Turning off e Turn the heater off using the rotary switch position f The green LED b will go out gt If the green LED b flashes after the device has been turned off a coast down phase to reduce the device s temperature is being carried out This will finish after a few minutes and the green LED b will go out up Please check the manufacturer s instructions to N In the case of malfunction the red LED h will light determine possibble causes of malfunction Filling up the boiler e Clos
54. en selecting whether to operate on electricity or gas Hot water 50 C is always available when this is switched on The hot water system is operated electrically or uses LPG Setting the hot water Setting for heating with gas Should you require more hot water the temperature can be Set the heating to gas operation Start operation with gas increased temporarily from 50 C to 65 C After 30 minutes by pressing the On button The heating system will operate the hot water heater will switch back to normal operation until the temperature you have set has been reached Turn Increase the amount by pressing turn the hot water off by gas operation off by pressing the Off button pressing Hobby Built in devices 10 12 Activating the Tools menu The Tools menu is used to control the remaining functions of the control unit To activate the Tools menu the following icons must be pressed as shown on the left Hobby 10 13 Built in devices Functions of the Tools menu W Arrow icons enabling you to switch between the indivi dual Tools fields Setting the clock to use functions such as automatic start or automatic temperature Automatic temperature change to set temperatures e g at night or on individual days Automatic start at a later time The heating system will run for 24 hours and repeats this procedure every week at the same time The On Off button must be set to Off Hobby Overl
55. ents e Use a wax based protective agent to protect the metal parts of the undercarriage against rust e To protect the tires jack up the motor home and move it every two months e Leave space between tarpaulins and the motor home so as not to hamper ventilation e Leave the forced ventilation open e Air the motor home thoroughly every three to four weeks e Check the antifreezer in the cooling system and if necessary top it up Hobby 11 7 Maintenance and Care The following applies for tanks and containers e Empty and clean the fresh water tank e Empty and clean the waste water tank e Empty and clean the toilet tank e Completely empty the hot water boiler use the control panel to switch off the electric power supply and open all of the water taps e Shut the main stop valve on the gas cylinder as well as all separate gas stop valves Always take the gas cylinders out of the gas bottle container even if they are empty Draining the filter housing of the fresh water pump You will often find water deposits in the filter housing of the fresh water pump To protect against the formation of dirt as well as frost this housing should be dried thoroughly before longer breaks or when winter starts gt Also note the information and operating instructions given by the manufacturers of the built in equipment e Unscrew the filter housing only the transparent housing D from the filter of the
56. for persons under 150 cm tall In such cases use additional restraining equip Buckling the seatbelt ment Do not twist the seatbelt e Replace seatbelts after an accident e Grasp the tongue and insert it in the lock of the seatbelt 5 a twist the seatbelt it should fit closely to your ody until you hear it snap shut Hobby 06 33 Interior Structure 6 14 Overview of the seating arrangements 60 ES Van Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving 60 KL Van Exclusive 69 EL Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seat 4 may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seat 4 must not be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seats 5 7 must not be used while driving 69 GL Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Hobby Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seat 4 may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seat 4 must not be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seats 5 8 must not be used while driving Interior Structure 06 34 69 QS Toskana Exclusive 75 TL Toskana Exclusive PAY 3 may EE Ls H iving m Seats 1 4 may be used while driving eat 4 may be used while driving if the permissible _ 7 Ui maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seats 5 7 must not be used w
57. fresh water pump e Thoroughly remove the water from the filter and allow the filter to dry completely e Then reattach the filter Hobby Maintenance and Care 11 8 The following applies for the interior fittings e Empty and clean the refrigerator leave the refrigerator door open e Leave stowage spaces and cupboards open to enable air circulation e Place cushions and mattresses in such a way that they do not come into contact with condensation e f necessary heat the motor home to prevent the build up of mould from condensation e Set up a dehumidifier such as salt inside the camper and dry the granulate or change it regularly e Open the battery s circuit breaker Ideally remove the bat tery and or check the charge level approx once a month if necessary recharge it e Switch off the main switch for 12V Hobby 11 7 Maintenance and Care 11 5 Winter Operation Preparations Your motor home has been designed to allow you to use it to a certain extent in winter If you really wish to camp in winter we recommend that you optimize your motor home to meet your personal requirements Your dealer will be pleased to advise you The following applies for your preparations e Check the vehicle for damage to the paintwork or from rust and if necessary repair it e Ensure that water cannot run into the ventilation and de aerating and heating systems e Use a wax based protective agent to protect the meta
58. gative terminal Then disconnect the positive terminal Remove the battery Insert the new battery Use the reverse sequence to connect the new battery Batterie Hauptschalter Circuit breaker To protect the modular battery from being exhaustively discharged when the motor home is not being used a circuit breaker D has been installed When this is opened the mo dular battery is completed disconnected from the 12 V mains When the circuit breaker is open the electrical input stage will not engage automatically Electrical Installations 07 12 7 6 Fuse protection of the electric system Ancillary battery The main fuse protection is carried out by means of a50A safety fuse The fuse is located directly next to the battery 12V circuits Fuse protection is carried out by means of fuses on the 12V distribution module The following applies if one of the devices breaks down e Check the fuse on the corresponding electric circuit e Replace the fuse e f the fuse blows again please contact your authorized Hobby dealer Hobby 07 13 Electrical Installations Charger with distribution module The charger 3 and distribution module 2 with integrated fuses are located in front of the modular battery under the front passenger seat Hobby 7 7 Mobile navigation As an optional extra your motor home can be equipped with a navigation system and integrated rear view camera which can
59. ght before driving Open the insect screen and pleated material resting position If the sunlight is very strong pull the sunshade only 3 4 closed otherwise there is a danger of heat build up The vents for ventilation must always remain open Never shut or cover up these vents Before driving ensure that the skylight is securely bolted Hobby 06 27 Interior Structure Small roof bonnet Opening A e There are three different positions for opening the skylight by turning the crank anti clockwise Press the locking button and open the skylight to the desired position by turning the crank before locking it into position The maxi mum opening angle is 50 Before opening the skylight check that the outside area above the skylight is clear Closing e Release the crank from the locking position and close the skylight The skylight is automatically locked when it has been fully closed Hobby Large roof bonnet Opening e Turn the crank to its user position By turning the crank clockwise you can now open the skylight to the desired position When the maximum opening angle of 60 has been reached you will feel resistance Closing e Turn the crank anti clockwise until the skylight is closed and you can feel resistance The crank can be folded back into the crank niche when the skylight is closed To ensure safe closure the crank should be folded back into the crank niche Check the skylight is c
60. he entrance step does not func tion properly or at all the hinges must be cleaned or defrosted 3 5 Vehicle identification number VIN On Iveco models the 17 digit vehicle ID number is located at the front on the right hand longitudinal beam of the frame On Fiat models it has been applied to the inner wheel case on the passenger s side To identify it more easily the VIN on Fiat models can also be found on a label on the left hand side of the dashboard In addition the VIN is also given on the type plate of the base vehicle as well as on the Hobby type plate in the motor compartment on the upper front cross member of the radiator Always have your VIN at hand whenever you have a question or visit your dealer contractual partner Chassis 03 6 3 6 Additional pneumatic springs Additional pneumatic springs on the rear axle optional extra provide a significant improvement to the motor home s road handling and complement the standard suspension The air bellows lift the vehicle s tail as required The compressor is activated from the driver s cabin ope rating panel using the On Off button 1 thereby filling the bellows with air The manometer 3 can be used to provide continuous information regarding the current pressure in the system Should excess pressure occur the excess air can be released from the system using the ventilation button 2 Hobby 03 7 Chassis The optimum air pressure is achieved when
61. he time of printing This means that your HOBBY motor home will be taken back free of charge by any Fiat dealer and expertly recycled Sanitation and Environmental Protection Hobby 12 4 13 1 Technical Data Chapter 13 Technical Data 13 1 Weights according to 92 21 EWG Weight of Diesel jo Wess whan vehicle is basic kg equipment ready to vehicle start TY A TY ee ee eee umiodedten Tosara zo 78 m wo sie oxo am oss ae rs 77 vo sme oxo des ae ee ae et ee ed ee mm ew am o m 7 JGERECHE HIE 3 o a s mm ar om em pe po om ao om om sm Tesiratscusie sm no me a m s s so e ron mate me rs r no so a me s m so m mr rsu ss w e em ws s w se so vo 5 mem sone as s s mo ams sm ws s zs mo so o pow sw mer sees w ne sm owe zs m we These figures refer to the standard vehicle without extra equipment Deviations of up to 5 96 are possible Hobby Technical Data 13 2 13 2 Inflation pressures MEOR 150 FIAT 225176 R16 AT other tyre manufacturers 195 75 16 front 4 75 rear 4 75 IVECO 215 70 R15C front 4 1 rear 4 5 FIAT 225 75 16 front 4 5 rear 5 0 FIAT
62. hile driving Seat 4 must not be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seat 5 must not be used while driving 75 FL Toskana Exclusive H69 GL Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seats 5 8 must not be used while driving Seat 4 may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seat 4 must not be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seats 5 8 must not be used while driving Hobby 06 35 Interior Structure H75 FL Toskana Exclusive A77 GM Sphinx Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 8 must not be used while driving Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 6 Only for the optional additional belt rack If the additional belt rack has not been fitted as an option this seat may not beused while driving H75 UC Toskana Exclusive A77 EM Sphinx Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 4 Only for the optional additional belt rack If the additional belt rack Seat 5 6 Only for the optional additional belt rack If the additional belt rack has not been fitted as an option this seat may not beused while has not been fitted as an option this seat may not beused while driving driving Hobby Interior Structure 06 36 Hobby 06 37 Interior Structure 6 15 Overview of day and night positions 60 ES
63. home A CE mark is mandatory for devices that have been subsequent ly installed and which cannot be used while driving Hobby 07 14 08 1 Water Chapter 8 Water 8 1 General 33 e Always use water that is of drinkable quality when wor king with food This also applies for washing your hands or objects that come into contact with food In order to ensure excellent water quality water should be taken directly from the public drinking water system e Garden hoses watering cans and similar materials unsu itable for drinking water should never be used to fill the mobile system If the motor home has not been used for a longer period of time the entire water system must be emptied com pletely After longer periods of stagnation the water system must be flushed thoroughly before being used Should you discover impurities the material should be disin fected using suitable agents that have been approved for such measures Hobby 8 2 Water supply ZA The motor home is equipped with a fixed fresh water tank An electric water pump pumps the water to the individual water outlets When a tap is turned on the pump is automatically activated and pumps water to the relevant outlet The waste water tank collects the dirty waste water The water levels in the fresh water and waste water tanks can be checked on the control panel display The water supply system corresponds to the current sta tus of technology as per 10 2009
64. ible overall mass Mass when the vehicle is ready to start incl gas water electricity driver and fuel Conventional load no of seats excl driver x 75 kg Additional equipment R 5 Personal luggage 10 x N 10 x L N Total number of seats incl driver L Length of vehicle in meters js Under no circumstances may the technically permissible overall mass of the motor home be exceeded Hobby
65. ically selects electrical operation with the preselected electric power 900 W or 1800 W 10 4 Hot water heating Optional Extra The LPG heating system Compact 3010 is a hot water hea ting system with a separate hot water heater contents 8 5 The heating system can heat up even if the hot water heater has not been filled with fresh water Place of installation inthe clothes cupboard Built in devices 10 8 Glykolfl ssigkeit Ausgang zu den Heizk rpern Frischwasser aus Steuerkarte Brennerl fter Elektrische Heizpatrone 2 kW Luftzufuhr Abgasauslass Elektrische Heizpatrone 1 kw Magnetventil Glykolfl ssigkeit Eingang R cklauf Frischwasser ein Please note the following Please read the separate operating instructions carefully before initial use of the heating system Always switch the main switch for the heating system off whenever the vehicle is not in use If there is danger of frost always empty the fresh water out of the hot water heater The heating system may not be started if it has not been filled with glycol To make the best possible use of the convection principle nothing must prevent the air from circulating in the motor home such as behind the back cushions winter ventilati on in the bed frames and behind the stowage cabinets Hobby 10 9 Built in devices Operating methods LPG operation heating cartridge operation 230 V combined LPG and heating
66. icator for DuoComfort Reverse drive video system Roof bonnet with electric fan Weight kg 1 0 55 0 12 0 23 0 4 5 40 0 18 0 10 0 18 0 12 0 4 8 2 7 36 0 2 0 0 4 0 5 14 5 16 0 4 8 1 0 13 0 6 0 0 3 2 0 8 5 Object Weight kg Roof bonnet Midi Heki 4 5 Roof bonnet Midi Heki electric 5 5 SAT antenna 65 cm 16 0 SAT antenna 85 cm 18 0 SAT receiver 2 0 Special metallic silver paintwork 3 0 Telescopic arm for flat screen TV 3 0 Telescopic arm for flat screen TV 3 way universal hinged bracket 2 0 Telescopic ladder 2 8 Tow coupling removable 32 0 Tow coupling rigid 33 0 Tow coupling rigid for Sphinx 39 0 Tow coupling rigid for Toskana Exclusive 43 0 Truma Combi 6 E heating 1 1 Two cylinder gas unit DuoComfort 3 0 Winter cover for refrigerator grid 0 5 Technical Data Hobby 13 10 Ix 1 Index Index A Accessories upkeep 11 5 Additional belt rack 06 31 Additional loads 03 3 Additional pneumatic spring 03 6 Airing 11 1 Alcove bed 06 14 Automatic transmission 03 8 Auxiliary heating in the driver s cab 10 17 Awning 05 15 B Bar 06 5 Basic equipment 03 1 Battery circuit breaker 07 14 Bed conversion 06 12 Berths 06 15 Bicycle carrier 05 13 Brakes 02 6 04 8 Breakdown of devices 07 12 Built in devices 10 1 C Car jack 04 7 Carrier 05 14 Changeover valve 09 9 Changing the tire 04 7 Charger place of installation 07 8 Charging process 07 9 deep discharge protection 07 9 p
67. ices may only be repaired by specialists A A Any changes to the built in devices as well as non com pliance with the rules for use will cause the guarantee to become void and lead to the exclusion of liability claims Furthermore the operating licence for the device will become void and in some countries this means that the operating licence for the vehicle is also void Only the device manufacturer s original spare parts may be used for maintenance and repair work Hobby 10 2 Heating The combined LPG heating consists of a warm air heater with an integrated hot water boiler capacity 10 1 The heating system is fully operational with or without the hot water system Initial operation e Set the air vents in the motor home so that the warm air is blown out where required e Check that the chimney is clear Remove any covers e Open the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve Operating panel Rotary switch for room temperature 1 5 b green LED lights up ON green LED flashes COAST DOWN to reduce the heater s temperature Built in devices 10 2 Summer operation Water temperature 40 C or 60 C Winter operation Heating without regulated water temperature or with drained water system Winter operation Heating with regulated water temperature Rotary switch OFF Yellow LED lights up BOILER HEAT UP PHASE Red LED lights up red LED flashes MALFUNCTION carefully clea
68. iew of the seating arrangements 06 33 6 15 Overview of day and night positions 06 37 Chapter 7 Electrical Installations 7 1 Safety iNstructions de craicneracasiancsnnsiinrentworoimnoaasasnshosdax 07 1 1 2 Elements of the electrical system 07 1 PES Electric power 07 7 7 4 Functioning of the electrical supply unit 07 8 7 9 07 11 7 6 Fuse protection for the electric system 07 12 1 1 Mobile navigation zez EOKA 07 13 7 8 Subsequently installed devices 07 14 Chapter 8 Water 8 1 08 1 B2 Water SUDDIV ERARE 08 1 8 3 Hot water supply saciacennrcansdrantinenieidssecaleancukonaactexsiann 08 5 8 4 Flushing 08 5 Chapter 9 Gas 9 1 General safety rules when using LPG fittings 09 1 9 2 GAS Supply wesicmsierasaintuientotastntnsimientevantentuneusdientenedies 09 3 Chapter 10 Built in devices 10 1 General 10 1 ju BI c 10 2 10 3 Electric Heating System 10 7 Introduction 10 4 Hot water heating eese 10 8 10 5 Auxiliary Heating in the Dri
69. ift lever on the dashboard has three fixed positions the centre position for selecting the forward gear N for selecting the neutral position engine is idle R for selecting the reverse gear Starting from the centre position which corresponds to the forward gear the lever can be moved as follows forwards position to select a lower gear i e shifting down backwards position to select a higher gear to the left A M position to select automatic or manual mode alternatively Hobby 03 9 Chassis These three positions are not fixed i e after the lever has been moved it jumps back to the centre position Manual operation This method of operation allows the driver to select a suitable gear according to the conditions under which the vehicle is being driven Switch gears as follows e Move the lever in the direction of to shift up or in the direction of to shift down Do not let go of the gas pedal while you are shifting gears The system will only allow you to shift when such an action will not prevent the motor or the transmission from functio ning correctly As soon as the motor reaches idle speed the system will automatically shift down e g when braking Automatic operation The lever must be pressed in the direction of A M in order to switch automatic operation on or off The system auto matically shifts gears on the basis of the vehicle s speed the engine rpm and
70. k 08 4 Valves 09 2 Vehicle identification number Vehicle tool kit 02 8 Ventilation grids 05 6 VIN 03 6 Index Ix 2 W Warning triangle 02 9 Wash room 10 17 Washroom with sliding elements 06 18 Waste water tank 08 3 to empty 08 4 Water filler necks 05 11 Water filter 08 3 Water system 02 10 Weights for accessories 13 9 Widening the beds 06 13 hanging table 06 1 1 pillared table model 06 9 Windows 06 24 Winter operation airing 11 9 anti freeze measures 11 9 preparations 11 9 waste water tank 11 8 Winterising 11 7 containers 11 7 external structure and the base vehicle 11 6 interior fittings 11 8 Hobby 1 Appendix Calculating masses for HOBBY motor homes The following table enables you to calculate the mass of your own motor home on the basis of the mass data given in this manual This calculation must always result in a positive remaining load in order to fulfil current legal requirements To determine your remaining load simply subtract the mass when the vehicle is ready to start the conventional load all additional equipment as well as your personal luggage from the technically permissible overall mass Simply enter the date for your personal motor home in the table on the next page If you have any questions or if anything is unclear your HOBBY dealer will be pleased to assist you Your HOBBY Motor Home Plant Ing Harald Striewski GmbH Hobby Appendix A 2 Model Technically permiss
71. ker 10 18 Outside shower 08 8 water supply 08 8 Oven 10 20 Overflow valve fresh water tank 08 2 P Petrol cap 05 12 Pillared table 06 9 Power saving 02 11 Preparing the vehicle 02 3 Profile depth 04 2 Push lock 06 4 PVC flooring 11 5 R Rear external storage locker 02 6 Rear view camera 07 14 Redirecting electrical devices 02 10 Refrigerator 10 18 12V operation 10 18 air supply 05 5 door lock 10 19 to operate 10 18 types of operation 10 18 Refuelling 02 7 Registration 02 2 Regulator knobs 09 2 Remote indicator for changeover valve 09 10 Resin stains 1 1 3 Rims 04 3 Roof air conditioning 10 26 Roof bonnets 06 26 Roof load 02 6 Roof rail 05 12 S Safety belts in the superstructure 06 32 Seats in the superstructure 06 30 overview 06 33 Securing the vehicle 02 10 Service flaps 05 1 Shunting 02 6 Sliding doors 06 5 Spare tire 04 3 Sunshade 06 23 T Table edge to fold down 06 10 Table extension 06 8 Tables 06 7 Taking back end of life vehicles 12 4 Tar stains 11 3 Technical data 13 1 Technically permissible maximum weight 03 1 Tire pressure 04 2 Tire pressure values 13 2 Tire repair kit 04 4 Tires 04 1 Toilet flap 05 11 Toilet emptying the cassette 08 7 to use 08 5 upkeep 11 5 Tow bar 03 7 TV mount 06 6 U Upkeep 11 2 accessories 11 6 chair and cushion covers curtains 11 4 fitted carpet 11 5 furniture surfaces 11 4 skylight windows and doors 11 3 toilet 11 5 V Valve for waste water tan
72. l parts of the undercarriage against rust e Preserve varnished external surfaces with suitable agents e Fill the petrol tank with winter diesel check the antifreezer in the windshield cleaning unit and the coolant IDuring operation in winter condensation is caused when using the camper in low temperatures Sufficient ventilation is extremely important to ensure that the quality of the air inside the camper is good and to avoid damages to the vehicle caused by condensation Hobby The following applies for ventilation Set the heating to maximum power when heating up the vehicle and open all of the upper cupboards curtains and shades screens This enables you to achieve optimum ventilation and de aerating Every morning air all of the cushions and stowage spaces and dry any damp spots Air thoroughly with fully opened doors and windows sever al times a day the outside temperature is under 8 winter covers should be mounted over the ventilation grilles of the refri gerator If despite all of these measures condensation forms simply wipe it away Before entering the vehicle remove the snow from your clothes and shoes to prevent an increase in humidity The following applies for heating Both the air intake as well as the exhaust gas openings of the heating system must be kept free of snow and ice It takes longer to heat up the motor home in winter especially to heat hot water e Do not le
73. l Installations 7 3 Electric power supply Your motor home has the following connections for electric power supply electric mains a c voltage 230 V caravan battery d c voltage 12 V Supply via mains connection The 230V system is safeguarded by a 2 pole circuit brea ker with a residual current operated device and 2 x 13 A The residual current operated device is located either in the seating arrangement behind the driver s seat or in the clothes cupboard depending on the model Should there be a power failure the automatic person protection circuit interrupts the entire 230 V electric circuit In most cases such a power fai lure is caused by a defect electrical device or a defect cord e Repair the defect before you switch the circuit breaker on again e f you cannot repair the defect consult an electrician Rules for the mains connection e Use only a 3 x 2 5 mme cable with a maximum length of 25 m a CEE plug and connector to connect the motor home to an external 230 V mains Hobby N If you are using a cable drum without protection against overheating the electric cable must be completely unw ound from the cable drum e Use only plugs and cables that meet CEE standards e First make the connection to the main socket 1 of the vehicle e Then insert the other plug in the live socket e Follow this sequence in reverse when you pull out the plug Electrical Installations 07 8 Exteri
74. losed by pushing against the glass with your hand Dimming shade Pull the handle of the shade to any desired position or until the latch locks into the handle of the insect screen Insect screen Push the clasp of the insect screen against the clasp of the shade until the latch locks into the clasp Interior Structure 06 28 Round roof light To open e Pull the lower end of all three locking mechanisms 1 towards the middle of the window and release them e Push the full surface of the roof bonnet up until it locks into place To close e Close the roof bonnet e Press the locking mechanisms 1 firmly until they lock into place Hobby 06 29 Interior Structure Swivelling seats e Put the armrests up e Move the seat to the middle position e Release the lever to swivel the seat The seat will be relea sed from the locking position e Push the seat belt buckle down to avoid damaging it e Swivel the seat to the desired position gt All of the motor homes on the Fiat base vehicle have pivo ting driver s and passenger s seats which can be used to extend the number of seats available in the superstructure To operate these pivoting seats please refer to the opera 6 11 Pivoting seats in the driver s cab ting instructions for the base vehicle gt All of the motor homes on the Fiat base vehicle have pivo ting driver s and passenger s seats which can be used to extend the number of seats availa
75. m with Sliding Wall must be firmly secured and locked into its basic position gt gt Hobby 06 19 Interior Structure 6 7 Cushion arrangements B Rearranging the cushions Back cushions Optional Extra The back cushions delivered by the manufacturer have ergonomic shape and therefore they cannot be used when converting the arrangement into a bed Additional ru cushion As an option the back cushions are available as a Optional 1040x480x125 Extra Additional cushion 420x420x125 Hobby Interior Structure 06 20 Rearranging the cushions Rearranging the cushions 69 EL Toskana Exclusive 69 QS Toskana Exclusive SH Additional cushion 1560x410x125 l i I i I I i i f Additional cushion Additional 945x625x125 l Additional cushion cushion 640x525x125 i 524x455x125 1 4 Al P ESEE WET TE d 06 21 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions Rearranging the cushions 69 GL Toskana Exclusive 75 TL Toskana Exclusive Additional cushion 1120x930x125 Additional Additional cushion cushion 1120x930x125 ij 8 ASA sa Rze z 3l 1 I A 4 Tu zoo r4 Fp SER 97 JAN EL TE IS AINE a Interior Structure 06 22 o c o lt o lt O E O
76. mpen the cloth and proceed as described in method A This method is particularly suitable for removing wax candles pencil Hobby Maintenance and Care Chocolate or coffee should only be washed out with luke warm water The following applies for carpeted floors e Clean with a hoover or brush e f necessary treat with carpet shampoo or a shampooing machine The following applies for the PVC flooring gt Sand and dust can damage the surface of PVC flooring that is walked on regularly When in use clean the floor daily with a Hoover or a broom e Use cleansing agents for PVC floors and clean water when washing the floor Do not place fitted carpets on a wet PVC floor as the fitted carpet and the PVC flooring could become glued together e Never use chemical cleansing agents or steel wool be cause this will damage the PVC flooring Hobby The following applies for furniture surfaces e Clean the surface of wooden furniture with a damp cloth or sponge e Rub dry with a dust free cloth e Use mild furniture polish gt Never use strong cleansers or intensive furniture polish because this could scratch the surface The following applies for the toilet e Clean with a neutral liquid cleanser and a cloth that does not scratch gt Never use strong cleansers in the toilet water system or for descaling the water system Diluted gt Do not use diluted acetic acid to clean the toilet and the ace
77. n maintaining the brake system e Check the level of brake fluid regularly e Check the brake system and brake hoses regularly for lea kage Martens often gnaw at rubber hoses e Use only brake fluids with the same qualities as those fluids already in the brake circuit gt For further information please refer to the Fiat Ducato or Iveco Daily operating instructions Hobby 05 1 Exterior Structure Chapter 5 Exterior Structure 5 1 Overview of tank and service flaps 60 ES Van Exclusive 69 EL Toskana Exclusive Storage flap Toilet flap Gas box flap 3 Exterior Structure 05 2 69 QS Toskana Exclusive 75 TL Toskana Exclusive Storage flap 1 Toilet flap 2 H69 GL Toskana Exclusive Gas box flap 3 Hobby 05 3 Exterior Structure H75 FL Toskana Exclusive A77 GM Sphinx Storage flap Toilet flap H75 UC Toskana Exclusive A77 EM Spinx Gas box flap 3 NNI S 22 lt N NA NN NA 4 SON GN lt _ AX Exterior Structure 05 4 Hobby 05 5 Exterior Structure 5 2 Ventilation The following applies for ventilation Ventilation is important if you want to feel comfortable in your motor home No draught ventilation has been integrated above the driving unit in your motor home The roof lights ensure ven tilation Never interfere with the way in which they operate Appropriate covers can be used to close the
78. n the lock s 4 to the right for Thetford push both locks towards the centre e Carefully lift open the ventilation grid on the left hand side Thetford lift up e Then pull the right hand side out of the bracket Thetford press the lower edges down out of the bracket Heating The heating system is supplied with fresh air from outside This ventilation flap also permits exhaust air from the system to escape Blocked ventilation openings can lead to suffocation Therefore never block ventilation openings When operating in winter ensure that the chimney outlet is not blocked Hobby 05 7 Exterior Structure 5 3 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are delivered with the motor home two keys to fit the following locks on the base vehicle driver s and passenger s doors acode card gt Note the manufacturer s operating instructions for the basic vehicle two keys that fit the following locks on the structure entrance door service flaps toilet flaps In addition a self adhesive aluminium plate is included in delivery engraved with the key number of the base vehicle Hobby Entrance door external Opening e Use key to unlock door e Pull on door handle e Open door Closing e Close door e Turn key until you hear the bolt lock into place e Turn key back to verticle position and pull it out To prevent damage to locks and door fr
79. n the heater s rotary switch with a brush Hobby 10 3 Built in devices To activate e Push in the knob at position m slightly and at the same time move it 90 towards position k e f the switch is in position the knob will remain in posi tion m To deactivate e Turn the switch at position k by 90 so that it is parallel to the frost control e At the same time the knob will jump from position m to position n FrostControl gt The valve can only be closed manually using FrostControl is a non electric safety or drain valve If there the push button Position m and the boiler filled if the is a risk of sub zero temperatures it automatically drains the valve temperature is above approx 7 C content of the boiler via a drain outlet If the system is under excess pressure intermittent pressure gt If the temperature of the safety drain valve is lower equalisation will automatically take place via the safety valve than approx 3 C the push button will be ejected Po The outlet valve is located by the heating connection in your sition n and the contents of the boiler will be drained vehicle off via the drain outlet k Rotary switch position ON m Push button position CLOSED Push button position DRAIN o Drain outlet to the outside through the vehicle floor Hobby Bruma Combi Summer operation Turn the rotary switch on the operating panel t
80. nd the fixing of the so called D value of the towing fixture no additional loading of the towing loads is possible 3 8 Externally mounted fixtures Registering accessories in the vehicle s documents e Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted fixtures e Take your motor home to a technical support organisation or technical service provider e g MOT e The technical support organisation will approve the fittings and draw up a corresponding expertise road traffic authorities e Take the expertise and the registration documents Parts and II to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency They will copy the changes into the vehicle s documents Do not forget that towbar couplings motorcycle carriers level ling devices and or additional spring blades must be registered Please note that mounting additional equipment reduces the load your motor home can carry Chassis 03 8 3 9 Automatic transmission As an option your motor home can be equipped with an au tomatic transmission Fiat Comfort Matic Iveco Agile which has two methods of operation MANUAL and AUTO MATIC Since the clutch is engaged and released by means of an electro hydraulic unit that is controlled by the transmission s control unit the clutch pedal is superfluous and therefore it has been removed Both the selected method of operation as well as the gear you are driving in are shown on the multi function display panel The gearsh
81. ntinuously on the 3 The battery voltage of both the motor battery and the control panel gt The battery charger only works if the batteries have been inserted with their poles in the right direction ded accordingly if equipment using 12V is switched on gt The minimum charging period of 12 hours must be during charging Hobby Total discharge protection the battery voltage of the ancillary battery sinks below 10 5 V a relay shuts down all equipment using power gt If the total discharge protection is activated turn off the 12V main switch to avoid an additional discharge of the ancillary battery Function of the battery charger Protecting the device the battery charger should become hot because of high en vironmental temperatures or high charging currents a built in thermal switch turns off the battery charger until the temperature in the battery charger has dropped again Check list e Turn off the motor e Connect the battery charger to the mains supply e Switch on the 12V main switch e Turn off all equipment also refrigerator using 12V power The voltage of the caravan battery must rise to a maximum voltage of 14 4 V If this does not happen after using the built in battery charger to charge the battery check the following Is the charger attached correctly to the power supply Is the charger s mains fuse working properly Is the charger s battery voltage over 3 volts Are
82. ny further Notify a service station or the 24 hour service hotline Open the air hose 5 on the tyre valve Insert the plug 6 into the cigar lighter socket Then pump the tyres Fig 7 do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes Danger of overheating If sufficient air pressure is unattainable drive 10 meters either forward or in reverse so that the sealant can be evenly distribut ed within the tyre Repeat the pumping process Resume driving immediately so that the sealant can be evenly distributed within the tyre Maximum speed 80 km h Especially in curves Check tyre pressure after driving 10 minutes If the tyre pressure has fallen under this minimum value 8 you may not drive any further Hobby 04 7 Wheels tyres brakes min rae 1 2 15 psi ian Laibar 26 ps F Adhere the provided sticker to the combination panel within sight of the driver Dispose of used tyre repair kit at a service station Danger of accidents Have the tyres replaced at the nearest service station Hobby Warning when changing the tire ZN The car jack may only be inserted in the appropriate mounting holes If the car jack is attached in other places this may cause damage to the vehicle or even accidents if the vehicle falls off the jack never be used when working underneath the vehicle ZN The car jack is to be used only for changing tires It may Danger of death ZN The
83. o mobiles Asa general rule never drive faster downhill than uphill e The motor home may be caught up in a slipstream when overtaking or being overtaken by lorries with trailers or buses This effect is counteracted by lightly counter steering e Use foresight while driving take regular breaks on longer drives Hobby Driving arround corners Due to its height a motor home begins to sway more quickly than an automobile The following applies for driving arround corners e Never drive too quickly into a corner Driving economically The engine of your motor home has not been designed to drive constantly under a full load The following applies when driving e Do not keep your foot down on the accelerator e The final 20 km h before reaching top speed require up to 50 more fuel Getting petrol A number of devices that use an open flame have been built into your motor home The following applies when getting petrol e Turn off all accelerator devices heating refrigerator etc e Turn off all mobile phones e Never get anything other than diesel fuel e Never mistakenly fill the fresh water tank with fuel Safety 02 8 2 7 Vehicle tool kit pilot lamp 9 towing eye Each vehicle comes with individual basic equipment including a vehicle tool kit and accessories screwdriver nut wrench 2 nut wrench 3 only if the vehicle is equipped with levelling supports ratchet wrench 4
84. o Position c summer operation 40 C or 60 The green b and yellow g LEDs will light up When the water temperature selected 40 C or 60 C has been reached the burner will turn off and the yellow LED g will go out Built in devices 10 4 Bruma Combi Winter operation Heating with regulated water temperature Set the rotary switch to operating position e Turn the rotary button a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green LED b for operation lights up and simultane ously displays the setting for the room temperature selected The yellow LED g indicates the warming up phase for the water The device will automatically select the perfor mance level required When the room temperature set on the operating panel has been reached the burner will Hobby 10 5 Built in devices revert back to the lowest setting and heat the water in the boiler to 60 C The yellow LED g will go out when the water temperature has been reached Heating without regulated water temperature Set the rotary switch to operating position d Turn the rotary button a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green LED b for operation lights up and simulta neously displays the setting for the room temperature selected The yellow LED g warming up phase for the water only lights up at water temperatures below 5 C The device will automatically select the performance level required When the room t
85. o om oom anem jS o e om om doom pom oom js M e o l l 1 lj c Hobby Length of super tread base projection projection width om om P ao asin eo ae 2870 2310 1810 1790 2897 2310 1810 1790 2870 2310 1810 1790 2897 2310 1810 1790 87 89 L T 8047 29 2965 N NO co N 0 Jo oO O Technical Data 13 6 All measurements in mm all weights in kg 1 incl roof rail if it is standard equipment 2 without wing mirror without side blinker 3 tow coupling is a special accessory 4 rear edge of traction unit to rear edge of back wall Load increased for Fiat Ducato to 3650 kg without technical changes Load increased for Fiat Ducato to 4250 kg using a maxi chassis Hobby 13 7 Technical Data 13 4 Tyres and rims for basic motor home vehicles Hobby Perm axle Perm axle Wheel DL 500 Limited Edit Van Exclusive 3500 1850 2000 215 70R15C 5 71 118 64 15 ET 68 D 650 ESC Limited Edit Toskana 3500 1850 2000 215 70R15C 5 71 118 64 15 ET 68 GOES Van Exclusive 3500 1850 2000 215 70R15C 5 71 118 6Jx 15 ET 68 60 KL 3500 1850 2000 215 70R15C 5 71 118 6Jx 15 ET 68 Toskana Exclusive 3500 1850 2000 215 70R15C 5 71 118 64 15 ET 68 Toskana Exclusive 3500 1850 2000 215 70R15C 5 71 118 64 1
86. oad protection prevents 230V fuses from overloa ding If power consumption exceeds the value that has been set the electric output of the heating system will automatically be reduced Built in devices 10 14 OG Continuous operation of the pumps to limit the volume of hot water especially if little heating is required Pump Auto 12V the 230V pump will run if this is set to the auto position if the 230V electric power supply is interrupted the 12V pump will start up If set to 12V the 12V pump will run even if the 230V electric power supply has been connected Setting the pump speed This function is used in combination with the automa tic gas bottle change over DuoComfort It indicates whether the liquid gas bottle is empty O O Temperature setting for calibrating the temperature using the control unit Automatic increase in temperature at 2 00 a m to r educe danger of Legionella bacteria Language setting German English French Function for external start e g using GSM Hobby 10 15 Built in devices 1 Setting for key tone The Service function allows you to view certain values 2 Lock Activate access to Tools menu on the display only in English 3 Setting the light intensity from 1 10 Resets the system to the manufacturer s default settings heating Off electrical operation 1kW heating with LPG On inside temperature 22 8 Quits the Tools menu Ho
87. or loading e Load evenly Heavy or bulky objects should be placed in the lower compartments e In the interior store luggage in cupboards and compart ments e Secure all doors and flaps e After you have finished loading check the overall weight on a public scales Roof load 50 kg maximum The height of the motor home may vary from one journey to the next due to different roof loads The following applies for roof loads e Add the measurement of the roof load to the height of the motor home e Place anot visibly in the driver s cab giving the overall height This saves having to calculate the height when driving under bridges and through tunnels Rear garage When loading the rear garage adhere to the permissible axle loads and the technically permissible total mass Distribute payload evenly Excess point loads will damage the floor co vering e The maximum permissible load for the rear external storage locker is 200 kg Fiat or 350 kg Iveco no account should the permissible rear axle load be exceeded e Due to load removal on the front axle it is considerably more difficult to handle the vehicle when the rear garage is fully loaded Safety Passenger safety The following applies while driving e Only those seats equipped with safety belts may be used by passengers e While driving passengers may not stay in the alcove or the beds e Passengers must remain in their seats with their seat bel
88. or socket 7 4 Functioning of the electrical supply unit Opening Place of installation of the battery charger e Take hold of the bottom of the cover flap 1 and pull it The battery charger is located under the passenger s seat upwards Van Exclusive Toskana Toskana Exclusive or in the side seating bench behind the passenger s seat Sphinx Closing Remove CEE plug 2 Operating the 230 V mains connection e Push cover flap down until you hear it lock into place After the mains connection has been plugged in both the modular and the vehicle battery will automatically be charged by the battery charger in the motor home even if the Control Panel has not been switched on Hobby Electrical Installations It is not necessary to switch the main switch on the Board Control Panel on in order to charge the batteries When the battery charger has been switched on the batteries are char ged as soon as the feeder plug supplies 230 V Charging procedure The charger represents the current status of technology and charges in three phases in accordance with the so called IU U curve The charging period should be at least 12 hours such cases they do not supply electricity to the on board Circuit or absorb power from the charger Therefore when travelling in winter the heating should be turned on before gt Batteries do not respond well to cold temperatures charging the batteries ancillary battery can be checked co
89. otor home can be fitted with an exterior gas supply Equipment that uses gas such as a gas grill or a gas lamp can be supplied from outside the motor home The exterior gas supply is located below the gas box flap Opening e Pull the cover plate 1 of the flap towards you Closing e Press the cover plate 1 of the flap shut until you hear it lock into place Hobby Frischwasser A gt A Fresh water filler neck Opening e Use key to unlock 1 e Turn lid 2 firmly and remove Closing e Insert lid and turn it closed e Use key to lock Exterior Structure 05 12 Tank filler cap The petrol cap for all Van Exclusive and Toskana Exclusive models is located behind the driver s door behind a flap in the lower section of the B pillar Opening e Pull the flap open by inserting your finger into the convex opening and pulling it outwards Closing e Push the flap until it locks Please refer to the separate operating instructions from Fiat or Iveco for information on how to operate the petrol cap 5 4 Roof rail The following applies when loading the roof rail e Only store light items of luggage on the roof e Lash the roof load securely and ensure that it cannot slip or fall off e Do not overload the roof The heavier the roof load the worse the vehicle s performance gt maximum overall load is 50 kg Hobby 05 13 Exterior Structure e Observe the maximum pe
90. owly do not let it drop down Hobby 06 10 06 11 Interior Structure Hanging table Place the shortened supporting leg 7 at the front edge of When lowered the hanging table can be used as a base frame the table top on the floor for the bed To swivel out To lower e Pull the locking pin 2 e Fully retract the lower pivotable table top 1 and use the Swivel the lower table top 1 to the desired position locking pin 2 to lock it e Raise the front end of the table top 3 by approx 30 e Pull down the lower section of the table foot 4 and remove it e Pull the table top out of the upper wall bracket 5 e Raise the front end of the table top by approx 30 and hook it into the lower wall bracket 6 Hobby Interior Structure 6 4 Bed conversion The seating arrangements can be rearranged as comfortable beds for sleeping To rearrange e Remove all cushions e Lower the table see 6 3 Tables Pull out the extension of the bed 1 and place additional cushions along the outer wall Place the cusions from the seating arrangement on top and pull them together towards the middle of the table Fill the empty spaces with the backrests To do this turn the backrests around and place them with the wider side towards the front or back wall Hobby 06 12 06 13 Interior Structure Converting the Transverse Seat In order to use the additional bed in the rear the transverse seat mus
91. porting wall out by 90 and then shut the locking bolt 2 Hobby Additional belt rack As an option the Sphinx models can be fitted with a so called belt rack facing towards the rear which increases the number of seats that can be used while driving from four to SIX The height of the belt connector can be adjusted manually by pressing knobs 1 and 2 When using the vehicle with 6 people ensure that the permissible axle loads as well as the technically permissi ble maximum weight is not exceeded Interior Structure 06 32 Guide the upper part of the seatbelt over your shoulder and diagonally across your chest The lower part of the seatbelt fits across your hips Unbuckling the seatbelt e Press the button on the lock of the seatbelt to unlock the tongue 6 13 Seatbelts in the caravan e Fasten seat belts before driving and keep them fastened while driving The seats in the middle seating arrangement facing the direction Do not damage or jam the seatbelts Damaged seatbelts of traffic have been fitted with seatbelts should be replaced by an authorised workshop e Do not alter the seatbelt fixings the automatic retraction N Please note the overview of the seating arrangements for system or the buckles your vehicle Certain seats may not be used while driving e Only use each seatbelt for one adult Do not fasten ob jects and people using only one seatbelt e Seatbelts alone are not suitable
92. pplies for maintenance intervals e Have the first maintenance carried out by a HOBBY dealer 12 months after the vehicle was first registered e All further maintenance should be carried out once a year by a HOBBY dealer e The maintenance of the basic vehicle as well as all built in equipment should be carried out at the intervals given in each operating manual The gas fittings must be checked every 2 years by an expert for LPG and confirmed on the certificate in accor dance with DVGW G 607 and EN 1949 Hobby The operator of the vehicle is responsible for having main tenance carried out on schedule ZN For safety reasons spare parts for equipment must conform with the manufacturer s instructions and must be installed by him or a duly authorised representative Replace the safety regulator for gas at least every 6 years 11 2 Airing For a comfortable climate inside the caravan there must be sufficient ventilation This also avoids corrosive damage due to condensation Condensation is caused by insufficient volume inside the caravan breathing and perspiration of the passengers bringing in damp clothing operating a gas cooker Ensure that there is a sufficient exchange of air to avoid damages due to the build up of condensation 11 3 Care Cleaning the exterior The vehicle should not be washed more often than necessary s Using cleaning materials sparingly Aggressive cleansers Wash th
93. rain nozzle is pointing downwards e Press the vent button with your thumb and hold it down The waste tank will drain itself e Return the waste tank to its storage position ensuring that it is pushed in until the holding bar locks into place e Lock the service flap Water 08 8 Water connection for external shower Optional Extra Opening e Push the cover 1 up to gain access to the water connection Closing e Remove the external shower s hose from the connection point and attach the protective cover e Push the cover down Hobby 09 1 Gas Chapter 9 Gas 9 1 General safety rules when using LPG ZA fittings You are not permitted to operate the heating system while driving Exception As an optional feature the vehicle can be equipped with a gas pressure regulator for use while driving e g Control CS SecuMotion Checking the gas fittings Before initial operation have the LPG fittings checked by an expert The gas fittings must be checked every 2 years by an LPG expert This must be confirmed on the certificate in ac cordance with Form G 607 from the German Association of Gas and Water Experts DVGW and EN 1949 The regulator and waste gas pipes must also be checked We recommend that you replace the safety regulator at least every 6 years The connecting hose should also be checked regularly for damage Replace it immediately if you find tears porous spots or similar damage
94. re driving check that the signal and light equipment steering and brakes all function properly 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 Completely open and fasten the dimming system on the front and side windows While moving all passengers must be secured with seat belts and may not move around in the vehicle 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 Child seats may only be mounted on seats that have a three point seat belt installed by the factory Turn the reversible seats in the direction of travel and lock them The seats may not be turned while driving Safety 02 2 2 4 What to observe before taking your first drive Vehicle registration Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered This also applies to your new engine home Apply for registrati on at your local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency You must show the following when applying for registration registration document Part Il CoC insurance coverage proof of personal identity or confirmation of registration by a local authority if applicable power of attorney to register the vehicle lf applicable the direct debit authorisation for motor
95. rical system The electric power supply is provided via the HOBBY on board control panel in connection with an automatic battery charger Main elements of the electrical system CONTROL PANEL Controls the electrical consumers and shows their status 12V DISTRIBUTION MODULE Main relay battery parallel relay 12V 70A refrigerator relay pump relay charging facility B1 safety fuses BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE Charges the battery in buffer operation PROBE WITH RODS Measures the contents of the fresh water tank PROBE WITH SCREWS LED display shows when waste water tank is full MODULAR BATTERY WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER Supplies all electrical devices VEHICLE BATTERY GENERATOR loads both the vehicle and consumer batteries at the same time 230V MAIN SWITCH supplies and protects the 230V consumers 50A FUSES VEHICLE and CONSUMER BATTERIES Advice and instructions Important e Any changes to the electrical installations may only be carried out by a professional electrician e Disconnect the battery and switch off the 230V mains before carrying out any maintenance work Batteries e Please observe the battery manufacturer s operating instruc tions e The acid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive Avoid contact with eyes and skin The completely discharged battery must be recharged for at least 10 hours The battery may be damaged if it has been discharged for more than 8 weeks Avoid total discharge
96. rking space that is as level as possible e f possible pick your spot in daylight Securing the vehicle The following applies when securing the vehicle e Put the vehicle in gear e Pull on the handbrake e f necessary extend extra vehicle supports e f necessary use blocks not in scope of delivery on lightly and ensure that the vehicle is in gear to prevent gt If the temperature is below 0 only put the handbrake the handbrake from freezing up When turning the driver seat ensure that you do not acci dently disengage the handbrake Safety Switching electric consumption The following applies when switching electric consump tion 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 off after a few minutes Open the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valve on the consumer required Water system Empty the entire water system if the vehicle is not heated when there is danger of frost Leave the water faucets as well as all drain valves open to prevent damage from frost Water that has been left to stand in the fresh water tank or water pipes quickly becomes undrinkable Therefore always flush the water pipes thoroughly with several litres of fresh water before using them Hobby 02 11 Safety Saving energy in winter It is very easy to save energy inside
97. rmissible axle loads when loa ding e Add the measurements of the roof load to the height of the vehicle e Place note with the overall height in a visible position in the driver s cabin to avoid having to calculate it when passing under bridges or through archways gt Only transport roof loads using an additional suitable roof rack Hobby 5 5 Bicycle carrier Optional Extra The motor home s handling when driving is significantly different when the bicycle carrier is in use The driving speed should be adjusted accordingly to take this into consideration e Even if loading is perfect the critical speed is dramatically reduced e The driver is responsible for the secure fastening of the bicycles Even when unloaded and folded up the carrier must be secured using the clips provided e Ensure that the existing lighting equipment is not completely or partially obscured by any loads gt The maximum permissible loads for the bicycle carriers are 50 kg gt Due to the construction method of the rear wall the nufacturer has not planned bicycle carriers for the Sphinx models 5 6 Load carrier Optional Extra Your motor home can subsequently be fitted with a carrier from an accessory dealer which for example is equipped with a modification kit for attaching a motorcycle or motor scooter The driver is responsible for the safe and stable fa stening of the load ZN e he chassis of the motor home h
98. rn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position 230 V operation e Turn the energy selector switch to mains 2 e Set the temperature using the thermostat e To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position Gas operation Lock on the Tec Tower Turn the energy selector switch to gas operation 3 e Open the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the Refrigerator gas stop valve e Turn the thermostat to the highest setting and keep it pressed down The refrigerator will either automatically The refrigerator door must always be kept closed and Lock on the Slim Tow Refrigerator door lock ignite or by pressing the button for manual ignition de locked while driving pending on the model e When the pilot light has ignited let go of the thermostat To open the refrigerator door press down on the button 1 Repeat the previous step if there has not been ignition There is an automatic lock on the door of the refrigerator e Set the cooling temperature using the thermostat When you shut the refrigerator door and press it firmly it will e To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch lock itself automatically The lock on the freezer compartment to the O position is the same as the one on the refrigerator It is located under e Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the neath the freezer door 2 Refrigerator gas stop val
99. roduction 1 1 General 01 1 1 2 Before taking your first drive 01 1 1 3 Designations in the operating instructions 01 2 Chapter 2 Safety 2 1 General information cesses 02 1 2 2 Fire protection cccssccceseeceeeceeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeees 02 1 2 3 Road Sally 02 2 2 4 What to observe before taking your first drive 02 2 2 5 Before and while driving 02 3 2 6 Notes Tor your JOUFTIGV xus aestu xs EA 02 5 2 7 Vehicle tool ir editur oO muse imis 02 8 2 8 Emergency 02 9 2 9 When you stop driving 02 10 Chapter 3 Chassis 3 1 87072 OWOCOWE 03 1 3 2 Loading PO 03 1 3 3 Leveling 03 4 3 4 Entrance 03 5 3 5 Vehicle identification number VIN 03 6 3 6 Additional pneumatic springs 03 6 Du UR 03 7 3 8 Externally mounted fixtures 03 8 3 9 A Automatic transmission 03 8 Chapter 4 Wheels tyres brakes 4 1 Wheels 04 1 Ho
100. rotecting devices 07 9 when engine is running 07 10 Chassis 03 1 Hobby Checking the gas system 09 1 Children s bed 06 15 Chocks 02 8 Choosing a parking space 02 10 Combined sunshade 06 24 combining the shades 06 24 to shift 06 24 Condensation 11 1 Control panel 07 3 Converting the L shaped seating arran gement 06 31 Converting the transverse seat 06 13 Cushion arrangements 06 19 D Darkening system 06 25 Day and night positions overview 06 37 Deep discharge protection 07 9 Distribution module 07 6 Doors opening and closing 05 7 Doors and flaps interior 06 1 Driving 02 7 in curves 02 7 in reverse 02 6 sparing the tires 04 1 Driving economically 02 7 E Electric heating 10 7 Electric power supply 07 7 Electrical devices installation safety tips 07 1 Electrical supply unit 07 8 Electrical system fuse protection 07 12 Emergency equipment 02 9 first aid kit 02 9 high visibility vest 02 9 warning triangle 02 9 Entrance door 05 7 Entrance step 03 5 Environment 12 1 disposal 12 3 excrements 12 2 picnic spots 12 3 rubbish 12 3 waste water 12 2 Environmental protection 12 1 Exhaust fumes 09 2 External cleaning 11 2 high pressure cleaner 11 2 polishing 11 2 waxing 11 2 External gas connection 05 11 External socket 07 8 F Fire protection 02 1 First aid kit 02 9 Fittings 03 8 Flaps opening and closing 05 10 Flush toilet 08 5 Fold away bed 06 15 Forced ventilation 05 6 Freezer compartment 10 20
101. rotection 12 2 The following applies for wastes e Only use approved sanitary cleansing products in the waste tank You may be able to avoid the use of sanitary liquids by installing an activated carbon filter system sold as an accessory Use sanitary liquids very sparingly An overdose is no gua rantee of preventing odours Hobby 12 3 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Sanitation e Never allow the waste tank to become too full Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights up e Never empty wastes down manholes Generally the pu blic waste water system does not run through clarification plants Empty the waste tank in special places for sanitary disposal but never in open spaces Hobby The following applies for waste e Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins e Empty waste bins as often as possible in the appropriate bins or containers This avoids unpleasant and problematic waste from building up on board The following applies for picnic spots e Always leave picnic spots clean and tidy even if you dispose of someone else s waste Careful use of the environment is not only in the interest of nature but also of motor home and caravan drivers everywhere 12 2 Returning the vehicle If you should ever have to give up your motor home and have it recycled the manufacturer of the basic vehicle is responsible for taking it back status at t
102. rs gaps around windows acrylic windows electric attachments the exhaust chimney refrigerator grille connectors seals service flaps or skylights as this could damage the vehicle or result in water penetrating inside the vehicle Hobby 11 2 Maintenance and Care The following applies when waxing the surfaces e The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally with wax Follow the application instructions given by the wax manufacturers The following applies when polishing the surfaces e n exceptional cases use polish to refinish weathered varnished surfaces We recommend solvent free polishing paste gt Use polish only in special cases and as seldom as possible because polish removes the top layer of varnish Frequent polishing causes extreme wear The following applies for tar and resin stains e Tar and resin stains as well as other organic stains can be removed with petroleum ether or spirits gt Do not use aggressive solutions such as products contai ning ester or ketone Hobby The following applies for damages e Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due to corrosion Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance Skylights windows and doors Window panes require particularly careful treatment The following applies for their care e Rub the rubber seals around doors and windows lightly with talcum powder e Clean acrylic glass panes only with a clean wet sponge and a soft cloth Cl
103. ructure e For protection the alcove berth function can be switched off 0 e Turn the key from 1 to 0 and pull it out The alcove berth can no longer be moved e The maximum load for the alcove berth is approx 200 kg e Never use the alcove berth without setting up the safety mesh e Never leave children unminded in the alcove berth e The alcove berth must be raised before driving e Ensure that the lights attached underneath the alcove berth are turned off Hobby Fold away bed The 60 KL Van Exclusive model has a fold away bed that can be lowered from above the seating arrangement as an additional bed To operate e n order to use the bed you must first fold down the edge of the table 1 e Use the switch in the entrance area 2 to move the bed to the middle of the vehicle Once it has reached the correct position the bed will automatically stop e Slowly lower the bed manually a pneumatic spring gives you assistance At the same time the pillared table will automatically be lowered e To return the bed to its storage position first fold it up and then use the switch to move it back to its original position e Lower the fold away bed slowly do not let it drop sud denly e Before driving the fold away bed must be in its storage position e Ensure that there are no objects on the table and se ating benches e When raising the fold away bed and returning it to its storage position ens
104. s applicable for calculating the masses weights and resulting loads for motor homes The terms and basis used for calculations are explained below 1 Technically permissible overall mass Information regarding the technically permissible maximum weight is based on Hobby Wohnwagenwerk s specification in cooperation with the manufacturers of the previous construc tion stages Fiat AL KO Iveco This weight was determined in detailed calculations and tests It is specified in the basic approvals and for safety reasons it must not be exceeded under any circumstances 2 Mass when the vehicle is ready to start The mass when the vehicle is ready to start corresponds to the mass of the empty vehicle including lubricants tools spare tyre and or repair kit petrol 100 96 booster battery all of the standard equipment mounted by the factory as well as 75 kg for the driver plus basic equipment gas water electric 3 Basic equipment The basic equipment includes the masses for fresh water and the gas storage containers which have been filled to 90 96 of their total capacity The masses for the individual models are calculated in detail as follows a Supply of liquefied petroleum gas Number of built in gas regulators Weight of an 11 kg aluminium bottle Weight of 11 kg gas inflation 90 b Liquids 200 fresh water tank 90 100 fresh water tank 90 10 fresh water tank 90 c Electric power supply
105. s directly into the toilet bowl e Fill the waste tank with the correct amount of toilet fluids dia sd d SUR e Then add enough water to completely cover the bottom of UE e Close the service flap the waste tank e Return the drain nozzle to its original position Hobby 08 7 Water Using the toilet e Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position e Fill the toilet bowl with a small amount of water by pres sing the flush button or by opening the drain valve by pulling the valve handle under the toilet bowl towards you e Use the toilet e After use open the drain valve if still closed and flush Close the drain valve after flushing Hobby Emptying the waste tank The waste tank must be emptied at the latest when the LED lights up It is recommended that the tank is emptied before this The LED lights up when the tank contains more than 15 litres From this point in time the tank has a residual capacity of 2 litres representing approx 5 flushes e Open the toilet flap and pull the holding bar up to remove the waste tank 33 The waste tank can only be removed when the drain valve is closed Only empty the waste tank at specially designated dis posal points and never in open spaces e Take the waste tank to designated disposal site making sure to hold the drain nozzle in an upright position e Remove the cap on the drain nozzle e Tilt the waste tank so that the d
106. ser s imo meo mo io sio sa ves zm zoo wo ro das oe zee wear oso s imo mo mo io sio sa ves zo zoo wo we oe ze UApszteotooo6mia aso 1850 2000 zo seo 5100 soa 7466 zero 2510 1810 1790 4xo oe oge uAparaeooooraan 4 4250 200 24 zo seo seo soa 7465 esz 2510 1810 1790 os oe m Duezewiwowa a0 e z no iwo so ss a zo zoo wo reo aie oe is wez ose e ano no iwo seo sms a zo zoo wo reo a6 oe is AL KOSGS5 1678024E9re 37 4600 2100 etsoo 75 1550 eoo seos sos 2965 2310 1810 1880 4516 o toma Hobby 13 5 Technical Data Load increased for Motorhomes Hobby Type Base Permissible Permiss Unbraked Braked Maximum Model vehicle front axle rear axle traer trailer towing load load load load weight FIAT Ducato X250 front wheel drive 01 500 GESC LimtedEdi van excusive FB om om m o n 00650 __ LimitedEdh Toskana FB m oes Van Excuse Fa Ducato 4 3650 1850 200 750 1600 550 oes Van Excuse Fa DucatoMaxi 4 4250 2100 2400 750 1600 5850 6905 Toskanakxoluswe Fa Ducato 4 3650 180 200 750 1600 5250 eoQS Toskana Exclusive F3 DucatoMax 4 4250 2100 2400 750 1600 5850 e9GL FB m om o l m oom
107. shop for gas facilities check your system Never carry out leak tests near an open flame Heating Oven Gas cooker Refrigerator The following applies to stop valves and valves e All the valves on gas devices must be closed while driving e The photos above show the shutoff valves when they are closed To open the valves they must be turned to a vertical position e No firing point may be in operation when filling the petrol tank of your vehicle on ferries or in the garage Should you suspect a leak in the gas system immediately close the shutoff valves in the vehicle and the gas bottle valves in the gas bottle container Hobby 09 7 Gas Gas regulator with a crash sensor Optional Extra Using the MonoControl CS it is possible to heat the vehicle even while driving Should there be an accident the integrated crash sensor automatically interrupts the gas supply thereby preventing gas from escaping Effect of delay 3 5 g 0 5 g this corresponds to an impact speed of 15 20 km h against a fixed obstacle Hobby To operate D Open the valve on the bottle D Press firmly on the hose rupture protection green button on the high pressure hose 3 If necessary e g after it has been newly mounted or the gas bottle accidentally hits against the gas pressure regulator system press the green reset button on the MonoControl CS resets the crash sensor activation element Changing a gas bottle gt Pl
108. ss to the gas bottle cabinet is either via the rear storage compartment or separately in the side wall The gas bottle cabinet holds 2 x 11 kg propane gas cylinders The gas bottle container holds two 11 kg propane cylinders D Via a safety regulator D the gas bottles are attached by a hose 3 to the supply line 4 Each bottle is fastened by two separate belts to the wall at the front end of the camper or the floor of the gas bottle container Gas bottles may only be carried in the gas bottle container Gas regulator for France and Great Britain Due to specific country regulations the gas regulator in vehicles exported to France and Great Britain is mounted on the wall of the gas bottle container The requires the use of a high pressure hose Therefore the low pressure hoses that are normally used may not be fitted here gas regulator mounted on the wall D high pressure hose D This must be taken into account should it be necessary to replace the hose Gas 09 4 The following applies to the gas bottle cabinet e Always check the gas cylinder mountings before driving Stand the gas cylinders upright and close the valves e Pull any loose straps tight e The high pressure hose to the cylinders must be checked for leaks using the leak detector every time a cylinder is changed e The gas bottle cabinet is not suitable for storing additional items e The stop valves on the gas cylinders must always be e
109. t on e Do not open the door latch e No extra passengers may remain in the vehicle Braking The following applies for braking e Not the longer braking distance especially on wet roads e When driving downhill select a gear that is not higher than when driving uphill Reversing Manoeuvring Your engine home is far larger than a car The following applies to reversing manoeuvring e Even if the wing mirrors are correctly adjusted there is a significant blind spot e When reversing or parking in places with poor visibility get help to guide you in Hobby 02 6 02 7 Safety Driving Take a trial drive before leaving on your first large journey in order to familiarize yourself with the motor home Remember to practise reversing The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle adjust your driving style accordingly The following applies for driving e Do not underestimate the length of the engine home Due to the relatively long rear overhang larger vehicles can veer to one side and in unfavourable conditions the rear can hit the ground e Be careful when driving into inner courtyards and through entrance gates e The motor home may start to swing from side to side in cross winds on wet or icy roads e Adjust your speed to road and traffic conditions e 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 aut
110. t be converted Conversion e Remove the seat and back cushions e Lower the pillared table e Fold the cushion D cover forward by 180 and place it on the pillared table Hobby Widening the beds Optional Extra In those models with individual beds above the rear garage the two beds can be widened or joined by folding out an additional plank e Open the under the additional plank and take out the access ladder e Fold the additional plank 2 forward and hook the access ladder securely into the appropriate holes e Place the two additional cushions on the surface Interior Structure 06 14 iS If you frequently change the position of the alcove bed within a brief period of time this may result in a malfunc tion and the bed can no longer be raised or lowered In this case press both of the arrow keys on the remote control simultaneously for approx 2 seconds The alcove bed will then do a test run and be raised After this has finished you can operate the alcove bed normally again Please also note the manufacturer s separately enclosed operating instructions for the alcove bed Alcove berth Depending on the model your vehicle may be equipped with an alcove berth as an additional sleeping area e Use the remote control 2 to automatically raise or lower the alcove berth e Press on the arrows to move the bed up or down Use the ladder 1 to climb up into the alcove Hobby Interior St
111. t the interior cool down completely when you are away or at night set the heating to low and leave it on ZA If there is danger of frost or if you are in the vehicle you must let the heating run during the night Check the gas supply when operating the vehicle in win ter up to three times as much gas is used The following applies for tanks and containers e lf the interior is sufficiently heated the fresh water tank water pipes and therme boiler should not freeze Fill all of the water containers only after the interior has been thoroughly heated e Since waste water is collected outside the vehicle add antifreezer or common salt to it The drain cock of the sewage pipe must be kept clear e The toilet can be used normally even in cold weather as long as the interior of the motor home is heated If there is a danger of frost both the excrement and the flushing water tanks should be emptied Maintenance and Care 11 8 At the end of the winter season The following applies for the care of the vehicle e Thoroughly wash the underbody and the motor This removes corrosive thawing agents salts alkali e Clean the exterior and use normal car wax to preserve metal parts e Do not forget to remove flue extensions cover panels on refrigerators etc s Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose x Using cleaning materials sparingly Aggressive cleansers such as wheel rim cleaners damage th
112. ter system and leave the water faucets open in a neutral position This prevents the water system from being damaged by frost Please refer to the section on emptying the water system Introduction 01 2 1 3 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 1 Lists Lists are given in the form of key words and shown as bullet points using Hobby 01 3 Introduction Handling instructions Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words beginning with the symbol e Notes home and its fittings will function perfectly Please remem ber that there may be some differences in description to the gt Notes point out important details that ensure your motor 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 Hobby Introduction 01 4 Hobby 02 1 Safety 2 2 Fire protection Chapter 2 Safety 2 1 General information Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation Never cover built in compulsory
113. that passengers may be hurt the motor home damaged if the safety instructions in this user manual and the warning Note If a consistency test has been carried out you will stickers placed throughout the motor home are not observed forfeit any claims for a 5 year guarantee on consistency Please use the motor home only when it is technically in top condition Any defects that affect the safety of passengers or Hobby Please note the following before operating the vehicle Check the tyre pressure Please refer to the section on tyre pressure Load the vehicle correctly Keep to the technically per missible overall mass Please refer to the section on loading Charge up the batteries fully before each journey Please refer to the section on the starter battery If the temperature outside is below 0 C heat the vehicle before filling up the water system Please refer to the section on water supply filling the fresh water tank Tighten the wheel nuts after having driven the first 50 km Switch off all fitted devices that operate on gas before filling the petrol tank Tightly strap gas bottles in the gas bottle box during transportation When camping in winter heat the vehicle at night if there is danger of frost Please refer to the section on operating in winter heating Keep compulsory ventilation clear Please refer to the section on windows roof fan airing When the vehicle is not in use empty the entire wa
114. the position of the gas pedal However by pressing the lever you can still shift gears without having to switch off the AUTO mode of operation If necessary the system will shift down one or more gears when you press Hobby the gas pedal to the floorboard This will provide you with the required performance and torque to achieve the acceleration you require Parking the vehicle To ensure that the vehicle is safely parked step on the brake pedal and then shift into either first gear or reverse R Fur thermore when parking on a slope you must also pull the hand brake N Never leave the vehicle when the transmission is in neutral N into gear always step on the brake pedal until you have decided to start driving Only then should you release the gt If the vehicle is not moving and you have already shifted brake pedal and slowly step on the gas pedal a longer period of time we recommend that you shift to gt If the vehicle is not moving and the engine is running for neutral N Do not use the gas pedal as a means of holding the ve hicle in one spot e g on a slope Instead use the brake pedal and step on the gas only when you start to drive If you want to shift into first gear when in reverse gear R or vice versa the gearshift lever may only be moved when the vehicle is standing completely still and you are stepping on the brake pedal For further information please refer to the operating in str
115. tic acid can damage the seals or parts of the system 322 Do not pour any corrosive substances down the drains Do not pour boiling water down the drains Corrosive substances and boiling water damage drain pipes and syphons The following applies for the sink and the cooker e Clean stainless steel parts with normal household cleaners or special stainless steel cleansing agents Accessories The following applies for their care e Clean plastic parts e g fenders skirts with water of up to 60 C and mild household cleansers e Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits e f necessary lubricate door hinges and leveling supports e Clean fresh water pipes the fresh water and waste water tanks once a year Do not use strong cleansers because these could scratch the surface ZN Remove all spray cans containing cleansing and care so lutions from the vehicle after you have finished Otherwise they may explode if the temperature exceeds 50 C Maintenance and Care 11 6 11 4 Winter Lay Up for the Motor home The camping season often ends when winter starts Your motor home must be prepared accordingly before being laid up for the winter It should only be left in a closed space if this is dry and easy to air well Otherwise it is better to leave your motor home in the open The following applies for the base vehicle and the exter nal superstructure e Preserve varnished external surfaces with suitable ag
116. uctions for the base vehicle Please familiarise yourself sufficiently with the operation of the automatic transmissi on before you use your vehicle the first time Chassis Hobby 03 10 04 1 Wheels tyres brakes Chapter 4 Wheels tyres brakes 4 1 Wheels If you are driving a new vehicle or after changing a tire tighten the wheel bolts or nuts after you have driven the first 50 km and then again after the following 100 km For your safety do not use any tires or fixing material other than what was originally stipulated Wheel bolts and nuts should then be checked regularly to ensure that they fit tightly Tightening torque for wheel nuts and bolts Rimsize Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily 180Nm 290 350 Nm Nm Hobby 4 2 Tyres Use only tyres that have been entered in the vehicle s documents Other tyre sizes may only be used if they have been permitted by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle Driving to protect your tyres e Avoid braking sharply and racing starts e Avoid long drives on poor roads e Never drive an overloaded vehicle Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY motor home Under no circumstances may tubes be inserted in these tyres Winter tires are mandatory many EU countries If you are driving in snow ice or sludge in one of these countries your vehicle must be fitted with tires that have the M S symbol You may be fined if you ignore this legal requirement
117. upports evenly Always retract the levelling supports and secure them e Place the crank on the hexagon head 1 e Turn the crank to move the support to a vertical position e f necessary secure the foot 2 to prevent it from sinking before driving into the ground and place it on a firm base Clean the levelling supports regularly and grease them e If the levelling support is in a vertical position the support slightly foot will extend telescopically NEUE e telescopically adjustabDie May on e extenae e Use the crank to level the levelling supports until the vehi A PO a a iud as far as the yellow marking cle stands level Hobby 03 5 Chassis 3 4 Entrance step The motor homes are equipped with an electrically extenda ble entrance step Vehicles based on the Fiat model have just one step see photo while vehicles based on the Iveco model have two steps to adjust for the extra height A Do not step on the entrance step until it has been comple tely extended Mind the different heights of the steps and ensure that the ground in front of the entrance is firm and level ZN Always retract the entrance step before driving Hobby To open e Press the switch 2 in the entrance area down The entrance step will be extended automatically To close e Press the switch 3 in the entrance area up The entrance step will be retracted automatically If due to dirt or frost t
118. ure that there are no objects bet ween the bed and the side wall e The fold away bed can hold a maximum load of 200 kg Interior Structure Hobby 06 16 06 17 Interior Structure 6 5 Elevated berths The windows by the children s beds are secured against Parents are responsible for ensuring that small children do unintentional opening to prevent children from falling out not fall out of upper berths If there are small children in the of them The maximum permissible loading for the upper child s alcove upper children s bed or elevated bed at the rear end bed is 45 kg of the motor home the safety nets must be pulled up and fitted in the brackets as a protection against falling out A If you have put small children in the upper berths secure them against the danger of falling out Hobby Interior Structure 06 18 Extend or unfold the shower walls and pull the tap out of its anchorage so that it can be used as a shower head 6 6 Washroom with Sliding Wall You can slide the washroom elements in the Siesta 65 FL model in order to use the shower Put everything back into place by folding in the shower walls and pushing them back and then push back the e Press the lever below the wash basin up and slide the IMO placa wash basin together with the back wall along the guide rail towards the toilet Before sliding the elements turn the hand shower 90 While driving the washroo
119. use if current amount of use 1 continued Hobby 2 Electric power display Red discharge Green charge 3 Electricity as a numerical value Example Current discharge 0 1 A 4 Battery ageing SOH State of Health Example The original capacity of the battery has already been reduced by 2 5 State of charge SOC State of Charge Actual state of charge of the battery Example SOC 88 Distribution module BOBOGO OG 89606 0909000068 10A fuse for supply of the front tent light 10A fuse for supply of the water pump Electrical Installations 07 6 10A fuse for supply of the heating boiler 20A fuse for the lights 20A fuse for the lights 30A fuse for supply of the 12V AES absorber refrigerator 20A fuse for the aux supply solar charger controller 25A fuses for supply of the electric step 3A fuse 3A fuse Bridge circuit Simulated D alternator output for electric step and refrigerator Change over switch must be in Position A Electrical device connection A Electrical device connection B Electrical device connection Fresh water tank sensor connection Fresh water tank sensor connection A Signal input ignition variation A B Signal input ignition variation B Ground connection for electrical devices Connection for negative pole for modular battery Connection for positive pole for modular battery Connection for positive pole for modular battery Hobby Electrica
120. ve Hobby To avoid mould or unpleasant odours always lock the refrigerator door in the ventilation position when the refri gerator is turned off Built in devices 10 20 Removable freezer Slim Tower To make the best use of space the freezer can be removed To remove the freezer Fold down the locking clamps underneath the freezer Push both clamps towards the middle Pull the freezer slightly out Unhinge the door Remove the floor panel of the freezer Hobby 10 21 Built in devices Information on removing the freezer is also given on the freezer door Hobby Freezer compartment the outside temperature and the rate of humidity are very high drops of water may form on the metal frame of the separate freezer compartment For this reason it has been fitted with a frame heater If the outside temperature and the rate of humidity are very high switch the frame heater on by pressing This helps to avoid corrosion When the frame heater is on the control light 2 will shine 10 7 Gas cooker The kitchen in the motor home is equipped with a gas cooker with three burners Before initial operation e Open the bottle valve and the quick action stop valve in the gas pipe e Open the skylight or the kitchen window e Ignition points which must be pressed for ignition when turning on the gas device should spring back to their original position after being pressed Built in devices 1
121. ventilation Skylights with compulsory venti lation or roof fan Keep compulsory ventilation free of snow and leaves danger of suffocation 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 Please refer to the vehicle s registration pa pers for information on tyre and rim sizes Hobby Never leave children alone in the vehicle Keep inflammable 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 fire extinguisher next to the main entrance Store a fire blanket near the cooker Do not block any escape routes Familiarise yourself with all safety measures set up on the property Fighting fire Immediately evacuate all passengers Close the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valves for the consumer loads Turn off the electric supply Sound the alarm and call the fire department Only fight the fire yourself if you can do so without risk 2 3 Road safety Befo
122. ventilation of the refrigerator provided it does not run on gas be used when the refrigerator is operated electrically in winter For more information please refer to the refrigerator gt Note the information given the covers They may only manufacturer s operating instructions etc Every person transpires up to 35 g of water per hour Therefore depending on the relative humidity the windows and skylights must be opened for further ventilation see gt Watery vapour is produced while cooking from wet clothes also Operating in Winter Hobby Refrigerator Grates supply the refrigerator with fresh air from outside to en sure sufficient refrigerating capacity The grate for fresh air intake is on the outside wall of the vehicle The grate for expelling used air 2 is above the grate for fresh air intake Danger You can suffocate if the ventilation Openings are blocked Never block ventilation openings gt Apply special covers when operating the motor home in winter These covers can be purchased from your dealer Exterior Structure 05 6 gt We recommend that you remove the ventilation grate if the outside temperature is very high This allows more air to permeate to the refrigerator intensifying refrigeration The ventilation grids must remain firmly mounted while driving or when it is raining Removing the ventilation grate e Push the lock s 3 up as far as they will go or tur
123. ver s Cab 10 17 10 6 Refrigerator qe Ludi 10 18 10 7 Qas COOKE EW OTC 10 22 y 10 24 109 10 25 10 10 Rooftop Air Conditioning nro 10 26 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Care TEL M 11 1 WEZ AMINO RR 11 1 TAS GONG mec 11 2 11 4 Winter Lay Up for the Motor home 11 6 11 5 Winter Operation cessere 11 9 Chapter 12 Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12 1 The environment and traveling 12 1 12 2 Returning the vehicle se 12 4 Chapter 13 Technical Data 13 1 Weights according to 92 21 EWGQG 13 1 13 2 Inflation pressures asa r sainte dino APA 13 2 199 lechhlcal Cala AA 13 3 13 4 Tires and rims for basic motor homes 13 7 13 5 Accessory weights eee esee ne 13 9 We Ix 1 APPENA 1 00 2 01 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction the motor home should be remedied immediately by trained personnel Our motor homes are continuously being further develo The brake system and the gas system should only be checked ped and for this reason we must reserve the right to make and repaired by an authorised workshop changes to the equipment
124. y 13 8 13 9 Technical Data 13 5 Accessory weights Object HOBBY start up package HOBBY all inclusive package HOBBY all inclusive package II Additional belt rack for FIAT Additional belt rack for IVECO Additional gel battery Additional loudspeakers in living area Additional socket AL KO additional pneumatic suspension Auxiliary heating driver s cab Battery sensor Bedspread Bicycle carrier for 2 bicycles Bicycle carrier for 3 bicycles Dometic air conditioning 2200 Driver s and passenger s seats with interior upholstery DVD CD radio with sat nav and rear view camera ESP External socket for gas Fiat automatic air conditioning Fiat diesel particulate filter Fiat fog lights Fiat manual air conditioning Fume hood Gas level indicator Hobby Weight kg 54 5 68 0 60 0 20 0 39 0 28 0 2 0 0 5 65 0 9 5 0 9 1 5 8 0 9 0 34 0 3 0 3 2 0 5 1 0 22 0 10 0 3 0 18 0 3 0 1 0 Object Gas warner Gel batteries two GOLDSCHMITT additional pneumatic suspension HOBBY multimedia package HOBBY surround sound system Hot water heater IVECO air conditioning IVECO differential lock IVECO pneumatic suspension Leather upholstery Luxury seats Memory foam mattress Motorcycle mount Mud flaps rear Outer tent socket Outside shower Oven with grill and light Oven with grill and light electric ignition Pilot seats Radio alarm system with gas warner Rear ladder Rear stanchions Remote ind

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