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1. A N Do not operate the cooker when the glass covering is closed Built in devices 10 14 Operation Open the tinted glass covering Q Turn the rotary switch 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 10 15 Built in devices e To turn off the gas flame turn the rotary switch back to the 0 position e Close the main gas stop valve on the gas cooker i 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 could explode After cooking leave the glass covering open until the Never store easily flammable objects such as dishtowels 10 7 Oven Optional Extra serviettes etc near the cooker Danger of fire e Do not close the air vents on the oven e Only use the oven after making a 230 V or 12 V mains connection automatic ignition e A skylight or window must be open when the oven is in operation e The oven door must remain open during the ignition process e If there is no ignition repeat the procedure from the be ginn
2. 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 endanger 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 7 2 Elements of the electrical system The electric power supply is provided via the HOBBY on board control panel in connection with an automatic battery charger Hobby Main elements of the electrical system CONTROL PANEL Controls the electrical consumers and shows their status 12V DISTRIBUTION MODULE Master relay battery parallel relay 12V 70A refrigerator relay pump relay charging device safety fuses undervol tage protection 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 consumers
3. iS Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised i 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 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 fron
4. Manual Motor home VAN and Siesta Version 08 2011 pannaan ANARAN sasaaina ai 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 Introduction 1 1 General
5. 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 Any changes to the electrical installations may only be car ried out by a professional electrician Open battery circuit breaker and switch off 230V mains be fore carrying out maintenance work Batteries Please observe the battery manufacturer s operating instructions 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 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 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 batte ry may be recharged by the charger Conservation charging Electrical Installations 07 2 e Should the consumer battery be removed isolate the plus pole t
6. 10 12 isi VoL A ual m 1 To remove the freezer e Fold down the locking clamps underneath the freezer e Push both clamps towards the middle e Pull the freezer slightly out e Unhinge the door e Remove the floor panel of the freezer Information on removing the freezer is also given on the freezer door Hobby 10 13 Built in devices Freezer compartment If 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 1 This helps to avoid corrosion When the frame heater is on the control light D will shine Hobby 10 6 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 J 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
7. 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 Qo gt 0 oO oO oO For operation in winter only When operating in summer the device automatically selects electrical operation with the preselected electric power 900 W or 1800 W 10 4 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
8. Driver s and passenger door plus bonnet unlocking me chanism is 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 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 Entrance door internal Opening e Push the bolt down i This allows a door which has been locked from the outside to be opened from the inside Exterior Structure 05 6 Closing e Pull the door shut until you hear it lock Locking e Push the bolt up The entrance door is your escape route in case of emergency Never obstruct the door from the outside door handle must be in a horizontal position and not slanted i To avoid damaging the lock and the doorframe the inner upwards Hobby 05 7 Exterior Structure Luggage trunk flap Opening e Use key to unlock flap e Place your hand over the lock and give the flap a strong push inwards e Swing flap up and secure it with the hook Closing e Lift the arrestor hook up and unlatch the flap e Swing flap down e Lock it with the key Hobby Toilet flap Opening e Use key to unlock flap Q e Press both buttons 1 and and open flap Closing e Pre
9. Exterior Structure Chapter 5 Exterior Structure 5 1 Overview of tank and service flaps 50 GS Van 50 VS Van 55 ES Van Storage flap Q Toilet flap Gas box fla A65 GM Siesta A60 KM Siesta A55 GS Siesta 3 Exterior Structure 05 2 65 TL Siesta 65 FL Siesta Storage flap Q Toilet flap Gas box flap Hobby 05 3 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 ventilation of the refrigerator provided it does not run on gas Never cover the safety ventilation not even partially be used when the refrigerator is operated electrically in winter For more information please refer to the refrigerator iS Note the information given on the covers They may only manufacturers operating instructions is Watery vapour is produced while cooking from wet clothes 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 also Operating in Winter Hobby Refrigerator Grates supply the refrigerator with fresh air from outside to en sure suffic
10. Hobby 05 13 Exterior Structure Extending Insert the hook on 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 Hobby Exterior Structure 05 14 Hobby 06 1 Interior Structure Chapter 6 Interior Structure 6 1 Opening and closing doors and flaps Hobby Stowage and kitchen wall 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 Front stowage cabinets Furniture doors with handle To open Bath room door e Pull on the handle and swing the flap u
11. Hobby 07 5 Electrical Installations Distribution module Fuses 1 10A fuse for supply of the front tent light 2 10A fuse for supply of the water pump Hobby SOQ ECOOGOHVOLE D 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 refri gerator Changeover switch for connecting the control panel A PC100 HB PC 200 HB B PC100 HB T Electrical device connection A Electrical device connection B Waste water tank sensor connection Fresh water tank sensor connection Control panel connection A Signal input ignition variation A W QD 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 vehicle battery 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 Electric power supply from the electric mains The 230 V system is protected by a 2 pole circuit breaker with 16 A The circuit breaker is located behind th
12. before putting petrol in the tank Before driving off Before you drive off you should be able to answer the following questions with yes e ls there a first aid kit a warning triangle and a 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 for 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 pay
13. outwards Closing 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 Lock the media unit or 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 is In order to use the TV the hand brake must be on Interior Structure Hobby 06 6 06 7 Interior Structure 6 3 Tables 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 e Pull the table top off by pulling it straight up e Pull the middle section of the pillar G off the foot and remove it e Place the table top on the foot 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 Please note In some models to ensure that it is easier to pass through to the driver s cab one of the table s longitudinal sides can be folded down using latch Q Interior Structure 06 8 Hanging table When low
14. 2 Water supply 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 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 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 Q e Fill the tank with drinking water e Switch on the 12V main switch e If applicable turn on the water pump at the control panel Water 08 2 dij T Ws i ee to o T 6 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 Emptying the fresh water tank e The outlet valve D is located either next to the fresh water tank in the seating arrangement on the outside wall or it can be accessed via a service flap LS i Always empty the fresh water tank completely if the hea mane ting has not been switched on and
15. 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 e Tighten the wheel nuts after having driven the first 50 km e 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 e 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 e Keep compulsory ventilation clear Please refer to the section on windows roof fan airing e When the vehicle is not in use empty the entire water 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 Q 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 fitt
16. bed rear crossways 06 19 WIN OWS ceiiscicinntisatdsennatncenintatentossdaonenassanmeaadbieaanees 06 21 Dimming system for driver s cabin cceeeeeee 06 24 SAE a vata cen sa E E T 06 25 Seats in the driver s Cabin cccceceseeceeeeeeeeeeeees 06 27 Construction of the Seats 06 29 6 12 6 13 Seatbelts in the Caravan cccccsccecssseeeeeeeeseeeees 06 30 6 14 Overview of the seating arrangements 06 31 6 15 Overview of day and night positions 0 06 34 Chapter 7 Electrical Installations 7 1 Safety instructions ss cchwcssvewevidvwevetanrsadwarannruiadecuceenses 07 1 1 2 Elements of the electrical system c ccceeeeeees 07 1 7 3 Electric power SUD DIV siecsiccconscneicilnanunlvsiieuboreniaxens 07 6 7 4 Function of the power generating unit 006 07 7 7 5 Caravan DAC ivdccnndissianivndsinucnevedensaaicacdentavanacaves 07 10 7 6 Fuse protection of the electric system 06 07 11 eT Mobile navigation ies cotetini Caciacdewtoaxtendececsdueacnosined 07 12 7 8 Subsequently installed AeVICES cccecceeeeees 07 13 Chapter 8 Water 8 1 General INPOPMANON eiccsssccssincdcdensensesccseedcesniacecaonnntes 08 1 5a Water SU OLY ecse E 08 1 8 3 Hot water supply scsunstandecwesnesswonscumusnacssieuteswesnanadaeden 08 5 8 4 ICIS IMIG tOll Trsne A AAEREN 08 5 Chapter 9 Gas 9 1 General safety rules when using LPG fittings 09 1 9 2 Gas Su
17. 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 A N Never use portable cooking or heating devices except electrical heating devices but no radiant heaters because they can cause danger of fire and suffocation E Read the manufacturer s operating manuals carefully Hobby 09 3 Gas f Achtung dieser Raum dari 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 access to the gas bottle cabinet is either via the rear storage compartment or separately in the side wall The gas bottle container holds two 11 kg propane cylinders D Via a safety regulator D the gas bottles are attached by a hose to the supply line 4 Each bottle is fast
18. 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 hats mas 10 Minuten mim raa itha 18 psi Oas 18 bar 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 4 8 Changing a tyre A N 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 The car jack is to be used only for changing tires It may Danger of death The levelling supports may not be used as a Car jack is When changing a tire please also observe the vehicle manufacturers 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
19. even if the Control Panel has not been switched on 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 is Batteries do not respond well to cold temperatures in charging the batteries ancillary battery can be checked continuously on the LS The battery voltage of both the motor battery and the control panel The battery charger only works if the batteries have been inserted with their poles in the right direction is The minimum charging period of 12 hours must be exten ded accordingly if equipment using 12V is switched on during charging Total discharge protection If the battery voltage of the ancillary battery sinks below 10 5 V a relay shuts down all equipment using power is If the total discharge protection is activated turn off the 12V main switch to avoid an additional discharge of the ancillary battery Electrical Installations Function of the battery charger Protecting the device If 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 charge
20. 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 sequen ce 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 9 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 In your own interests you should have the brakes checked regularly by your Ford repair shop iS Please also note the information regarding Ford service workshops on page 11 1 iS The following applies when 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 Further information is given in the operating instructions for the Ford Transit Hobby 05 1
21. mesom ses s e o o Sao e T These figures refer to the standard vehicle without extra equipment Deviations of up to 5 are possible Hobby Technical Data 13 2 13 2 Inflation pressures 215 75 R16C vo 3 5 hi 4 75 FORD Hobby 13 3 Technical Data 13 3 Technical data Hobby Type Base Motorisation exhaust gas Chassis Frame extension Model vehicle Model eimlsslons Towing bracket Spherical head FORD Transit V347 front wheel drive ie eee Siena ae ie een exces ease ee re All measurements in mm all weights in kg 2 Without wing mirror without side blinker 3 Tow coupling is a special accessory Please note the maximum towing weights 4 Rear edge of traction unit to rear edge of back wall 5 FORD 2 2 TDCi 92 kW 125 PS 2 2 TDCi 103 kW 140 PS 6 2 point belt rack facing towards the rear SW UTP 620 20 10006950 Hobby Technical Data 13 4 Belt Permissible Permiss Unbraked Braked Maximum Length Total Height Width Front tread Rear Wheel Front Rear ueser a wo veo 0 roo eco oo aw sose 200 oxo rar ri soo oxo 1 Hobby 13 5 Technical Data Load increased for Motorhomes we on ler ae Se S Se load load load load weight reoars meann en e Tooner orteses 4850 4850 n n n All measurements in mm all weights in kg Load increased for Ford Transit to 3850 kg by
22. motor Switch on the 12 V master switch Turn off all equipment that uses 12 V Start the motor Hobby 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 If this does not happen after using the dynamo to charge the battery check the following e ls the 50A fuse in the supply line to the ancillary battery near the motor battery functioning properly e ls the fuse distribution panel displaying the Motor run ning signal Operation by means of a 12 V caravan battery All of the equipment is automatically supplied from the caravan battery if the motor home is standing still without a 230 V mains supply and with its engine turned off The 12 V master switch must be switched on 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 7 5 Caravan battery Location Under the passenger s seat or in a separate compartment which is accessible from the outside SW has an additio nal battery 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 iS Use only the same kind
23. of batteries when exchanging the battery same capacity and voltage cycle proof mainte nance free and leakproof Electrical Installations 07 10 Changing the battery e Please do not smoke when changing the battery e Disconnect the connection to the 230 V network e Before disconnecting or connecting the battery switch off all equipment using 12V power e First disconnect the negative terminal e Then disconnect the positive terminal e Remove the battery e Insert the new battery e Use the reverse sequence to connect the new battery Hobby 07 11 Electrical Installations Wer jem AbrbHrenen dar Hitybangria sirai a 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 which is located underneath directly on the back of the passenger seat When the switch is opened the modular battery is completed disconnected from the 12 V mains A When the circuit breaker is open the electrical input stage will not engage automatically Hobby 7 6 Fuse protection of the electric system Ancillary battery Fuses are mainly protected by a 50 A safety fuse 1 This is located directly on the modular 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
24. resin stains e Tar and resin stains as well as other organic stains can be removed with petroleum ether or spirits IE Do not use aggressive solutions such as products contai ning ester or ketone Maintenance and Care 11 4 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 Cleaning with a dry cloth may scratch the panes i Do not use strong and aggressive solutions that contain softeners or solvents ik You will find talcum powder in auto accessory shops Hobby 11 5 Maintenance and Care Cleaning the interior IZ 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 ic e Always treat spots immediately e Sponge spots but do not rub them e Work from the edge towards the midd
25. 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 registration at your local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency You must show the following when applying for registration Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate Part Il Certificate of Conformity CoC insurance coverage proof of personal identity or confirmation of registration by a local authority if applicable power of attorney to register the vehicle If applicable the direct debit authorisation for motor 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
26. seats may not be used while driving Buckling the seatbelt Do not twist the seatbelt e Grasp the tongue and insert it in the lock of the seatbelt until you hear it snap shut Interior Structure 06 30 e Guide the upper part of the seatbelt over your shoulder and diagonally across your chest e 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 A Fasten seat belts before driving and keep them fastened while driving Do not damage or jam the seatbelts Damaged seatbelts should be replaced by an authorised workshop Do not alter the seatbelt fixings the automatic retraction system or the buckles Only use each seatbelt for one adult Do not fasten ob jects and people using only one seatbelt Seatbelts alone are not suitable for persons under 150 cm tall In such cases use additional restraining equip ment Replace seatbelts after an accident Do not twist the seatbelt it should fit closely to your body Hobby 06 31 Interior Structure 6 14 Overview of the seating arrangements 50 GS Van Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving 55 ES Van Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving Hobby 50 VS Van Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving A65 GM Siesta Seats 1 4 may be
27. 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 Hobby 03 7 Chassis The optimum air pressure is achieved when 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 waste or dirt and if required cleaned The maximum permissible operating pressure of the system is 4 0 bar The following cleaning agents are approved for cleaning the air bellows soap suds methanol ethanol and iso propanol Hobby 3 7 Towing fixture Optional Extra Please see the registration documents for information con cerning the tow bar load and the rear axle load Adhere to the permissible tow bar load and rear axle load in particular in conjunction with loading of the rear garage A 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 an
28. the motor home is not Always ensure that the fresh water tank is filled before in use and especially if there is frost switching on the pump The pump can be destroyed if allowed to run dry water system This can be poisonous When operating during winter ensure that the fresh water tank is suffici Never introduce anti freeze or other chemicals into the ently heated Hobby 08 3 Water Waste water tank The waste water tank is fitted with a heating element approx 40 W which prevents waste water from freezing during a light frost Following activation of the waste water heating unit from the control panel it begins operation once the tempera ture of the waste water falls below approx 8 C iS 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 i 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 eS The waste water tank is not sufficiently protected against empty the waste water tank completely IEJ Never pour boiling water down the sink This can cause distortions and leaks in the waste water system Draining the water system e Ensure that the motor home is in a horizontal position e Turn off the 12 V power supply
29. 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 e Please note when the load carrier is in use it is forbidden to use any existing towing fixture which may still be ac cessible simultaneously The load carrier can be fitted with special kits e g for bi cycles luggage boxes or similar Only SAWIKO mounting adapters are permitted for use if other makes are used all guarantee claims will be forfeit Exterior Structure 05 12 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 retrac tion area of the awning The awning winding mechanism is fitted with a mechanical block control to limit the extent to which it can be exten ded 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 secured before driving
30. tyre bolts centralising collars bolt circle Recommended light alloy rims for the Ford Transit CWC65640 and CG 65650 with the measurements 6 J x 16 ET 60 manufacturer Borbet Hobby 13 9 Technical Data 13 5 Accessory weights Object FORD convenience package Hobby start up package Hobby all inclusive package Additional gel battery Additional loudspeaker Additional socket Air conditioner 2200 230V Battery sensor Bedspread Bicycle carrier for 2 bicycles Bicycle carrier for 3 bicycles Comfortable bed system incl memory foam mattress DuoComfort remote indicator DuoComfort DVD CD radio with sat nav and camera Elegant wooden dashboard External socket for gas Fume hood Gas level indicator Gas warner Gel batteries two GOLDSCHMITT additional pneumatic suspension Hobby multimedia package Hobby surround sound system ELAC Interior upholstery for driver s and passenger s seats Leather upholstery Motorcycle mount Mud flaps rear Outer tent socket Hobby Weight kg 44 5 54 5 68 0 28 0 2 0 0 5 34 0 0 9 1 5 8 0 9 0 2 1 0 3 3 0 3 2 0 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 55 0 12 0 23 0 4 5 3 0 12 0 36 0 2 0 0 4 Object Outside shower Oven with grill and light Oven with grill light and electric ignition Pilot seats pivoted Radio alarm system with gas warner Rear ladder Rear stanchions Reverse drive video system Roof bonnet with electric fan Roof bonnet Midi Heki Roof bonne
31. 11 kg aluminium bottle Weight of 11 kg gas inflation 90 200 fresh water tank 90 100 fresh water tank 90 10 fresh water tank 90 c Electric power supply Cable drum bj Liquids Total basic equipment 109 4 kg If you have an additional seat belt fitted as an optional extra the volume of fresh water is reduced to 10 while driving due to the neck of the overflow Chassis Hobby 03 2 03 3 Chassis 4 Loading The additional load is equal to the technically permissible maximum weight minus the weight mass when ready to drive This value must take into account the weights for passengers conventional load 75 kg x no of seats with the exception of the driver additional equipment e g additional packages bicycle carrier s tow coupling air conditioner aw ning etc and personal equipment clothes leisure articles food camping tables and chairs etc IE 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 total load be exceeded when the motor home has been Under no circumstances may the technically permissible loaded The mass when the vehicle is ready to start includes an additi onal value for liquids and gas etc see basic equipment Par
32. 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 Built in devices Hobby 10 8 10 9 Built in devices 10 5 Refrigerator Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator 12 V 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 12 V operation 12 V operation can only be used while driving when the mo instructions before using the refrigerator 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 Please refer to the manufacturer s separate operating e Turn the energy selector switch to battery operation 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 To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position 230 V operation Turn the energy selector switch to mains D Set th
33. 665x1060x125 1945x200x125 c Q T D 5 c Q KO O lt Interior Structure 06 18 Widening the beds Optional Extra Retractable bed e Take the mattress out from under the slatted frame Pull In models with individual beds above the garage the two the slatted frame out and place the mattress es on it beds can be widened or joined by folding out an additional Support e Open the flap 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 Hobby 06 19 Interior Structure 6 7 Alcoves queen size bed rear crossways Parents are responsible for ensuring that small children do not fall out of upper berths If there are small children in the alcove upper children s bed or elevated bed at the rear end of the motor home the safety nets must be pulled up and fitted in the brackets as a protection against falling out Hobby The base of the alcove can be folded up hydraulically to give you a more comfortable sitting position Use the mounted handle to push it up or pull it down A If you have put small children in the upper berths secure them against the danger of falling out Interior Structure 06 20 Access ladder for bed in the external storage Foldaway bed ladder locker alc
34. Hobby 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 metal 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 During 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 The following applies for ventilation e 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 e Every morning air all of the cushions and stowage spaces and dry any damp spots e Air thoroughly with fully opened doors and windows sever al times a da
35. S Safety belts in the superstructure 06 30 Seats in the superstructure 06 29 overview 06 29 Securing the vehicle 02 9 Service flaps 05 1 Shunting 02 6 Sunshade 06 22 T Table extension 06 9 Tables 06 7 Tar stains 11 3 Technically permissible maximum weight 03 1 Tire pressure 04 2 Tire pressure values 13 2 Tires 04 1 Toilet flap 05 7 Toilet emptying the cassette 08 7 to use 08 5 upkeep 11 6 TV mount 06 6 Index Ix 2 U Upkeep 11 2 accessories 11 7 chair and cushion covers curtains 11 5 fitted carpet 11 6 furniture surfaces 11 6 PVC flooring 11 6 toilet 11 6 windows and doors 11 4 V Valve for waste water tank 08 4 Valves 09 2 Ventilation grids 05 4 W Warning triangle 02 8 Washroom with sliding elements 06 12 Waste water tank 08 2 to empty 08 4 Water filler necks 05 9 Water filter 08 3 Weights for accessories 13 9 Widening the beds 06 18 Windows 06 21 Winter lay up 11 7 containers 11 8 external structure and the base vehicle 11 7 interior fittings 11 9 Winter operation 11 9 airing 11 10 Winter tires 04 1 Hobby A 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
36. as 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 ine i dX IE PS T e Te 3 SP 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 iS 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 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 ruma DuoC Hie ie ag 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 i
37. at the control panel Hobby e Turn on all drain cocks e f possible open the filler cap of the fresh water tank e Turn the water taps to the middle position and let them run e Attach hand showers to the shower fitting e Check that water is draining out e Clean the tanks and rinse them thoroughly e Allow the water system to dry for as long as possible e Do not forget to empty the toilet cassette i 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 Water 08 4 gnated disposal points and never in open spaces As a rule disposal points can be found at motorway service stations campsites and petrol stations 3 Only empty your waste water tank at the specially desi Emptying the waste water tank e The waste water opening is located on the left side under neath the vehicle e The valve for opening the waste water opening is loca ted either directly by the opening or in a protected position in the bottle container depending on the model e Unscrew the lid Q open the valve or the ball valve 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 Hobby 08 5 Water 8 3 Hot water supply Your motor home is equipped with a heating system with integrated boiler The boiler
38. bsequently 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 home A CE mark is mandatory for devices that have been subsequent ly installed and which cannot be used while driving Electrical Installations 07 14 Hobby 08 1 Water Chapter 8 Water 8 1 General iE 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
39. charging vehicle and consumer batteries 9 LED indicates test of vehicle battery flashing indicates empty battery LED indicates test of consumer battery flashing indicates empty battery AD LED indicates that 230V mains is connected 2 LED voltmeter for monitoring voltage of vehicle and con sumer batteries 13 Control switch for waste water tank resistance depen dent on main switch and functions when motor is swit ched on or 230V mains is connected Switch for water pump that operates pump relay depen dent on main switch 5 Main switch for consumers flashing LED indicates that consumer battery is almost empty and protection against total discharge will soon be activated Electrical Installations 07 4 3 Electricity as a numerical value Example Current discharge 0 1 A 4 Battery ageing Current A amp 03h 710 y SOH State of Health Example The original capacity of the battery has already 0 10 ld been reduced by 2 5 State of charge SOC State of Charge Actual state of charge of the battery Example SOC 88 Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS 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 use if current amount of use is continued 2 Electric power display Red discharge Green charge
40. conversion The seating arrangements can be converted to comfortable beds Conversion Remove the seat and back cushions Lower the table Undo the lock D on the bed expansion Place the outer plank of the bed expansion on the floor Raise the inner plank 3 approx 15 above the horizontal position Wedge the outer plank in a 45 angle approx beneath the inner plank to support it Place the cushions on the bed according to the following diagrams Interior Structure 06 12 Converting the Transverse Seat 6 5 Washroom with Sliding Wall In order to use the additional bed in the rear the transverse seat must be converted You can slide the washroom Wall in the Siesta 65 FL model in order to use the shower Conversion e Remove the seat and back cushions e Press the lever D below the wash basin up and slide the e Lower the pillared table wash basin together with the back wall along the guide rail e Fold the cushion T cover forward by 180 and place it on towards the toilet the pillared table Hobby 06 13 Interior Structure e Extend or unfold the shower walls and pull the tap out of its anchorage so that it can be used as a shower head e Put everything back into place by folding in the shower walls and pushing them back and then push back the wash basin wall until you can feel it lock into place Before sliding the Wall turn the hand shower 90 While driving t
41. d the trailer Due to stipulations by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle and the fixing of the so called D value of the towing fixture no additional loading of the towing loads is possible Chassis 03 8 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 levelling devices and or additional spring blades must I Do not forget that towbar couplings motorcycle carriers be registered i Please note that mounting additional equipment reduces the load your motor home can carry Hobby 04 1 Wheels tyres brakes Chapter 4 Wheels tyres brakes Driving to protect your tyres e Avoid braking sharply and racing starts e Avoid long drives on poor roads 4 1 Wheels i p e Never drive an overloaded vehicle On your first drive with your motor home please check that your tyre bolts are still securely tightened after having driven 50 km and if necessary tighten them with a torque of 160 Nm for 15 N Tubeless tyres have been m
42. e cause this will damage the PVC flooring Maintenance and Care 11 6 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 IE 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 iS Never use strong cleansers in the toilet water system or for descaling the water system Diluted i Do not use diluted acetic acid to clean the toilet and the acetic acid can damage the seals or parts of the system i 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 Hobby 11 7 Maintenance and Care Accessories The following applies for their care Is Clean plastic parts e g fenders skirts with water of up to 60 C and mild household cleansers Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits If necessary lubricate door hinges and leveling supports Clean fresh water pipes the fresh water and waste water tanks once a year Do not use strong cleansers because these could
43. e driver s seat Should there be a malfunction the passenger circuit breaker opens the entire 230 V circuit In most cases such a malfunction is caused by a defect piece of electric equipment or a defect in its supply line e Repair the defect before switching the circuit breaker on again e lf the defect cannot be repaired consult an experienced electrician The following applies for the electric mains e the power supply lead may not be longer than 25 m Electrical Installations 07 6 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 of the vehi cle e Then insert the other plug in the live socket e Follow this sequence in reverse when you pull out the plug Hobby 07 7 Electrical Installations Exterior socket Opening e Take hold of the bottom of the cover flap and pull it upwards Closing e Remove CEE plug e Push cover flap q down until you hear it lock into place Hobby 7 4 Function of the power generating unit Position of the battery charger The charger is located under the passenger seat Operation with 230V mains electricity 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
44. e 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 automobiles e As a 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 t
45. e temperature using the thermostat To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position Gas operation Turn the energy selector switch to gas operation 8 Open the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the Refrigerator gas stop valve Turn the thermostat to the highest setting and keep it pressed down The refrigerator will either automatically ignite or by pressing the button for manual ignition de pending on the model When the pilot light has ignited let go of the thermostat Repeat the previous step if there has not been ignition Set the cooling temperature using the thermostat To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the Refrigerator gas stop valve Built in devices Hobby 10 10 10 11 Built in devices To avoid mould or unpleasant odours always lock the refrigerator door in the ventilation position when the refri gerator is turned off Lock on the Slim Tower Lock on the Dometic model 2 Refrigerator door lock While driving the refrigerator door must always be closed and locked The refrigerator door has an automatic lock If the door is closed and pushed firmly it will lock automatically Locking the Slim Tower Pull on the handle and open the refrigerator door Lock on Dometic 2 Press the push button and pull open the refrigerator door Hobby Built in devices
46. electric circuit e Replace the fuse e fthe fuse blows again please contact your authorized Hobby dealer Electrical Installations 07 12 Battery charger with a distribution module 7 7 Mobile navigation The charger and distribution module with integrated AS ae Gpuona extra me motor home val be equipped wii fuses are located in front of the modular battery under the a HARAN A and magrare rear view camera which passenger s seat can PG Elpped mts 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 Hobby 07 13 Electrical Installations i 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 A N 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 ics e In order to use the TV the hand brake must be on e To guarantee that the antenna searches for a satellite quickly and correctly please ensure that no obstacles e g trees obstruct the search Hobby 7 8 Subsequently installed devices Su
47. ened 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 N 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 easily 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 A N Gas bottles must be shut while driving Hobby 09 5 Gas Changing gas cylinders Do not smoke or ignite open flames while changing the gas cylinders After changing the gas bottl
48. ens To open e Pull down on the connecting latch of the insect screen e Push the connecting latch of the insect screen against the clasp of the sunshade until the latch locks into the clasp e Push the shade up slowly and evenly Shifting the sunshade e Push evenly up or down on the left and right outer metal rail of the sunshade Hobby 06 23 Interior Structure Skylight Optional Extra The skylight cannot be opened It is fitted with an integral dimming shade which can be drawn as required by pulling it Hobby Interior Structure 06 24 AAA A 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 a sunshade or closed while driving Front system e To open the locking mechanism push the locks D outward e Press the clasp 2 together in the middle The magnetic lock will automatically lock Side system e Draw the clasp across to the rabbet The magnetic lock will automatically lock Hobby Interior Structure 6 10 Skylight Safety instructions A N e Never open the skylight in strong winds rain hail etc or if the tempera
49. ered the hanging table can be used as a base frame for the bed To lower e Fully retract the lower pivotable table top and use the locking pin to lock it e Raise the front end of the table top by approx 30 e Pull down the lower section of the table foot and remove it e Pull the table top out of the upper wall bracket e Raise the front end of the table top by approx 30 and hook it into the lower wall bracket Hobby 06 9 Interior Structure e Place the shortened supporting leg 7 at the front edge of Table extension the table top on the floor 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 To swivel out e Pull the locking pin e Swivel the lower table top 1 to the desired position Hobby Interior Structure 06 10 e Push the table towards the leaf and place them in the Kitchen extension appropriate openings e Swing the locking mechanism TD upwards and pull it back e Swivel out the extending support e Fold down the kitchen extension Hobby 06 11 Interior Structure 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 Hobby 6 4 Bed
50. es 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 A N Over the years vibrations can cause slight leakages to occur If you suspect that there are leakages have your dealer or an authorised workshop 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
51. 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 Safety 02 10 Saving energy in winter It is very easy to save energy inside your motor home This applies especially to heating in winter The following applies for saving energy e Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the heating valve e Install winter mats on the inner sides of the driver s cabin and the windscreen not included in scope of delivery e Install an insulation mat between the driver s cabin and the caravan not included in scope of delivery e Open the door as little and as briefly as possible e When camping in winter it is possible to put up a small tent in front of the vehicle as protection against the cold 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 iS Technical changes may only be carried out after being released by the manufacturer IES For further information please refer to the enclosed ope 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
52. hat 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 2 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 delivery 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 Safety Warning triangle The warning triangle should also always be at hand and have a fixed po
53. he washroom with sliding Wall must be firmly secured and locked into its basic position Hobby 6 6 Cushion arrangements Back cushions Optional Extra The back cushions delivered by the manufacturer have an ergonomic shape and therefore they cannot be used when converting the arrangement into a bed As an option the back cushions are available as a Optional Extra Rearranging the cushions 50 GS Van Sa p E HE Additional cushion 910x410x125 Additional cushion 580x480x125 a dian a Z L l Interior Structure 06 14 Rearranging the cushions 50 VS Van 910x410x125 Additional cushion 580x480x125 Hobby 06 15 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions Rearranging the cushions 65 TL Siesta 55 ES Van Additional cushion 910x410x125 Additional cushion 850x650x125 Additional cushion 580x480x125 Hobby Rearranging the cushions 65 FL Siesta Additional cushion Additional cushion 850x660x125 640x490x125 Interior Structure 06 16 Rearranging the cushions A55 GS Siesta Il Additional cushion 1010x410x125 Additional cushion 533x580x125 06 17 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions Rearranging the cushions A60 KM Siesta A65 GM Siesta Additional cushion 665x1060x125 Zusatzpolster
54. 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 ic 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 cS 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 cS 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 Es Use toilet fluids very sparingly An overdose is no guaran is tee of preventing possible odours Never fill toilet fluids directly into the toilet bowl e Fill the waste tank with the correct amount of toilet fluids Foie Waste alls PENPO AN e Then add enough water to completely cover the bottom of ieee ae NOEN Dar SEGUES ME Waste Tank e Close the service flap the waste tank e Return the drain nozzle to its original p
55. homes in accordance with 92 21 EWG iS Please refer to the definition of masses for motor homes Hobby Definition of Masses for Motor homes Throughout Europe EU Guideline 92 21 EWG is 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 FORD 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 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 the fresh water and gas storage containers which have been filled to 90 of their total capacity The masses for the individual models are calculated in detail as follows FORD Van Siesta a Supply of liquefied petroleum gas Number of built in gas regulators Weight of an
56. ient 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 is Apply special covers when operating the motor home in winter These covers can be purchased from your dealer Exterior Structure 05 4 is 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 GB as far up as it will go Turn the locks 4 to the right e Carefully lift open the ventilation grid on the left hand side e Then pull the right hand side out of the bracket Heating The heating system is supplied with fresh air from outside Q 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 5 Exterior Structure 5 3 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are supplied with the motor home two keys for the following locks on the basic vehicle
57. information cccccccccsseeecseeeeseseeeseeeeesees 01 1 1 2 Before taking your first CYIVE ccceseceesseeeeeeeeees 01 1 1 3 Designations in the operating instructions 01 2 Chapter 2 Safety 2 1 General information ccccsccccseeecceseeessseeeseeeeeeees 02 1 22 Fire protection cccssccceseeceeeceeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeees 02 1 2 3 Road SAICLY cenccccecntancastneadcnaeetsensitersitaspcererueumansiiess 02 2 2 4 What to observe before taking your first drive 02 2 2 5 Before and while Criving cccccssecccssereeeseeeesseeens 02 3 2 6 Notes for your jOUrney s ssnesnonsnennonnnsnrenrerereeeennne 02 5 2 1 Emergency equipment cccceeccseeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeees 02 8 2 8 When you stop driving icassrinccisvarisverenserendorensieansaans 02 9 Chapter 3 Chassis 3 1 Chassis sere conctcvdahenteiaxhstaemoinbaiecttencnainhabertomainbedanientnt 03 1 3 2 EO A OMNI EERIE E cane cise sacos A AT 03 1 3 3 Leveling SUPPOSTS ccceeecceeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 03 4 3 4 Entrance Step densi sncdnceccecuctnanscccncnencietaetatendasineaeiveds 03 5 3 5 Vehicle identification number VIN 000000 03 6 3 6 Additional pneumatic Springs ccsseeeseeeeeeeeees 03 6 OI Tasos cts neres e 03 7 3 8 Externally mounted fixtures ccccsseeeseeeeeeeeees 03 8 Chapter 4 Wheels tyres brakes 4 1 WUPIG CIS seinor REEERE 04 1 Ge WYO S E E E E E 04 1 4 3 T
58. ing 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 Hobby J 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 Built in devices 10 16 Switching off e Turn the rotary switch to the O position The flame will be extinguished e Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve Oven Hobby 10 17 Built in devices 10 8 Fume Hood Optional Extra The built in fan blows kitchen odour
59. ing 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 doors 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 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 In exceptional cases use polish to refinish weathered varnished surfaces We recommend solvent free polishing paste i 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
60. ings will function perfectly Please remem ber that there may be some differences in description to the Ik 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 Precabrions SJANSENE Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation Never cover built in compulsory 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 al
61. 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 permissible 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 oOolOoOJloINI OIJ AJOJN 5 Personal luggage 10 x N 10 x L N Total number of seats incl driver L Length of vehicle in meters n Under no circumstances may the technically permissible overall mass of the motor home be exceeded Hobby
62. k 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 iS The maximum overall load is 50 kg Hobby 05 11 Exterior Structure i i Tip i A 5 p j n 3 E pi f KUS rr 4 oe 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 soeed 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 Hobby 5 6 Load carrier Optional Extra The carrier has been equipped with a modification kit for at taching a motorcycle or motor scooter The driver is respons ible for the safe and stable fastening of the load cS The maximum permissible loads for bicycle carriers are 50 kg for partly integrated models and 60 kg for alcoves respectively e The maximum load capacity is 130 kg e Never exceed the permissible rear axle load e The load carrier reduces
63. l seal is thereby punctured Hobby 04 4 04 5 Wheels tyres brakes B Unscrew the valve cap from the tyre valve C Pull the stopper 4 from the fill hose Q 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 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 Q 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 A 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 ig gapo erunen Do not therefore drive any further Notify a service station or the 24 hour service hotline E Open the air hose on the tyre valve Insert the plug 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 pres sure is unattainable drive 10 meters either forward or in reverse so that the sealant can be evenly distributed within the tyre Repeat the pumping process Resume
64. l separate gas stop valves Always take the gas cylinders out of the gas bottle container even if they are empty i Also note the information and operating instructions given by the manufacturers of the built in equipment Maintenance and Care 11 8 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 e Unscrew the filter housing only the transparent housing D from the filter of the fresh water pump e Thoroughly remove the water from the filter and allow the filter to dry completely e Then reattach the filter Hobby 11 9 Maintenance and Care The following applies for the interior fittings Empty and clean the refrigerator leave the refrigerator door open Leave stowage spaces and cupboards open to enable air circulation Place cushions and mattresses in such a way that they do not come into contact with condensation If necessary heat the motor home to prevent the build up of mould from condensation Set up a dehumidifier Such as salt inside the camper and dry the granulate or change it regularly 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 Switch off the main switch for 12V
65. l 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 Before driving check that the signal and light equipment steering and brakes all function properly If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time approx 10 months have an authorised workshop check the brake system and the accelerator system 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
66. le 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 closed by pushing against the glass with your hand Interior Structure 06 26 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 Hobby 06 27 Interior Structure i i Round roof light 6 11 Seats in the driver s cabin iS Please refer to the operating instructions of the basic vehi To open l cle for information on operating these e Pull the lower end of all three locking mechanisms towards the middle of the window and release them AN e Before driving turn all swivelling seats in to face in the e Push the full surface of the roof bonnet up until it locks driving direction and lock them into place 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 To close driver s seat make sure that the handbrake is not relea e Close the roof bonnet sed by accident e Press the locking
67. le of the spot e Never use household cleaners to remove spots e Hoover cushions regularly to remove any dirt that may have collected Hobby 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 Dampen the cloth and proceed as described in method A This method is particularly suitable for removing wax candles pencil 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 E 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 b
68. lf 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 iS 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 T ENE VOLT CIEE Ue O HOWE GIMEMEL o ea 5 Years Guarantee on Consistency when you pick up Despite all precautionary measures however it is possible T that passengers may be hurt or the motor home damaged if the safety instructions in this user manual and the warning A Note If a consistency test has not 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 e Check the tyre pressure Please refer to the section on tyre pressure e Load the vehicle correctly Keep to the technically per missible overall mass Please refer to the section on loading e Charge up the batteries fully before each journey Please refer to the section on the starter battery
69. load evenly Excess point loads will damage the floor covering e The maximum permissible load for the rear external storage locker is 200 kg e On 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 02 6 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 belt 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 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 Th
70. ma 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 per formance 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 temperature 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 automaticall
71. means of Goldschmitt additional pneumatic spring on the rear axle 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 Hobby Technical Data 13 6 Length Total Height Width Front tread Rear Wheel Front Rear of super7 length 2 width tread base projection projection structure width 3701 5999 2710 2140 1757 1718 3300 933 _ 1766 3701 5999 2710 2140 1757 1718 3300 933 1766 3699 5999 2940 2286 1757 1718 3300 1766 4031 6407 2940 2286 1757 1718 3750 1724 4547 6923 2940 2286 1757 1718 3750 2240 Hobby 13 7 Technical Data 13 4 Tyres and rims for basic motor home vehicles Basic model wy seme Perm axie Perm axie sale 52 J x 16 ET 56 soes va o 1750 2250 215 75R16C 5 65 160 5 Jx 16 ET 56 C O E E E occ a a ee ee oe jasoKM Siesta oo f 1750 2250 215 75 R160 5 65 160 5 Jx 16 ET 56 jassam Siesta 35o 14750 2250 215 75R16C 5 65 160 5 2 Jx 16 ET56 No of tyre bolts centralising collars bolt circle Recommended light alloy rims for the Ford Transit CWC65640 and CG 65650 with the measurements 6 J x 16 ET 60 manufacturer Borbet Hobby Technical Data 13 8 Tyres and rims for loaded motor homes we amt ate tea ota T 650 AK GFM 5 J x16 ET 56 Va Va Va No of
72. mechanisms 1 firmly until they lock into place Hobby Swivelling seats Put the armrests up Move the seat to the middle position Release the lever to swivel the seat The seat will be relea sed from the locking position Push the seat belt buckle down to avoid damaging it Swivel the seat to the desired position Interior Structure Hobby 06 28 06 29 Interior Structure 6 12 Construction of the seats Cushion fastenings The seat and back cushions are held in place by an anti slip mat Ensure that the seat cushions and backrests are fastened securely and correctly Adjusting the height of the headrests e Grasp the cushion on the headrest and push it to the desired position Hobby Converting the L shaped seating arrangement individual seat To use the outer seat in models with an L shaped seating arrangement the arrangement must be converted before you drive Conversion Remove the seat and back cushions Fold back cushion cover by 180 and place it on the crossbench Open locking bolt B swing the supporting wall out by 90 and then shut locking bolt Q Replace the seat and back cushions on the crossbench Sort the seat belts and buckles 6 13 Seatbelts in the caravan The centre seating arrangements are fitted with safety belts As an option they can be fitted with additional safety belts A N Please note the overview of the seating arrangements for your vehicle Certain
73. 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 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 ic Please 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 g
74. n 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 Ie Please also refer to the instructions in Chapter 9 for opera ting gas devices gas regulators and gas bottles 10 1 General Information IE Please observe the instructions in 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 devices may only be repaired by specialists A A A N 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 f
75. o prevent short circuits when turning on the motor e Do not plug up the ventilation and ensure that you have ade quate ventilation Battery charger e The charger s capacity is 220 W e The charger functions in accordance with IUOU1 charging technology e Inthe case of misuse the guarantee and manufacturer s liability will no longer apply 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 e Only connect and disconnect the system to the 230V external mains when the main switch is turned off 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 07 3 Electrical Installations QHO OO OMOOD OM HOD OY Control panel Description 1 Button for monitoring fresh water tank 2 Button for monitoring consumer battery B2 8 Button for monitoring vehicle battery B1 4 LED indicates test in fresh water tank flashing indicates empty tank 5 LEDs signal level of fresh water tank LED indicates test in waste water tank flashing indicates full tank D Flashing LED indicates full waste water tank LED 6 also indicates alarm Hobby Indicates that generator is
76. off valves and valves 09 5 General inspection 02 2 H Hanging table 06 8 Head rests setting the height 06 15 Heating operation in summer 10 4 operation in winter 10 4 place of installation of control panel 10 2 to operate 10 4 to switch off 10 6 Hinged windows 06 21 Hot water supply 08 5 I Insect screen 06 21 Intelligent battery sensor IBS 07 4 K Keys to the vehicle 05 5 Kitchen drawer 06 3 Kitchen extension 06 10 L Levelling supports 03 4 Loading 02 5 roof rail 05 10 M Mains connection 07 6 Maintenance intervals 11 1 Maintenance brake system 04 8 Mass when ready to drive 03 1 Modular battery 07 10 changing the battery 07 10 features 07 10 place of installation 07 10 Modular battery 07 11 N Navigation 07 12 O Operating the cooker 10 13 Outside shower water supply 08 8 Overflow valve fresh water tank 03 3 P Petrol cap 05 9 Pillared table 06 7 Power saving 02 10 Preparing the vehicle 02 3 Profile depth 04 2 Push lock 06 4 R Rear external storage locker 02 6 Rear view camera 07 12 Redirecting electrical devices 02 9 Reduction of load capacity 03 2 Refrigerator 10 9 12V operation 10 9 230V operation 10 10 air supply 05 3 door lock 10 11 operating on gas 10 10 types of operation 10 9 Refuelling 02 7 Registration 02 2 Resin stains 11 4 Retractable bed 06 18 Rims 04 3 Roof air conditioning 10 17 Roof bonnets 06 25 Roof load 02 6 Roof rail 05 10 Roof window 06 23
77. oms 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 5 C use the de frosting facility ice ex for regulators cS 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
78. or 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 l 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 a 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 clean the heater s rotary switch with a brush Hobby 10 3 Built in devices FrostControl FrostControl is a non electric safety or drain valve If there is a risk of sub zero temperatures it automatically drains the content of the boiler via a drain outlet If the system is under excess pressure intermittent pressure equalisation
79. osition 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 i 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 ae e Take the waste tank to a 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 drain 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 Wa
80. ositions overview 06 34 Deep discharge protection 07 7 Distribution module 07 5 Doors opening and closing 05 5 Doors and flaps interior 06 1 Driving 02 7 backwards 02 6 in curves 02 7 sparing the tires 04 1 Driving economically 02 7 Driving in curves 02 7 Driving in reverse 02 6 E Electric heating 10 7 Electric power supply 07 6 Electrical devices installation safety tips 07 1 Electrical supply unit 07 7 Electrical system fuse protection 07 11 Emergency equipment 02 8 first aid kit 02 8 warning triangle 02 9 Entrance door 05 5 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 polishing 11 4 waxing 11 4 External gas connection 05 8 External socket 07 7 F Fire protection 02 1 First aid kit 02 8 Fittings 03 8 Flaps opening and closing 06 1 Flush toilet 08 5 Forced de aerating 05 3 Forced ventilation 05 3 Freezer compartment 10 13 Fresh water pump to drain 11 8 Fresh water tank 08 2 to empty 08 2 FrostControl 10 3 Fume hood 10 17 Furniture doors 06 2 Furniture surfaces upkeep 11 4 Fuse protection of electrical system 12V circuits 07 11 G Gas 09 1 Gas bottle container 09 3 Gas bottle to change 09 8 Gas cooker 10 13 to operate 10 14 Gas supply 09 3 Gas system exhaust fumes 09 2 fixtures and changes 09 1 inspection 09 1 regulator knobs and valves 09 2 shut
81. ounted on your HOBBY motor home Under no circumstances may tubes be inserted in these tyres wheel rims steel and light metal and 180 Nm for 16 wheel rims steel and light metal After this the tyre bolts should be checked regularly that they are securely tightened Winter tires are mandatory in many EU countries 4 2 Tyres If you are driving in snow ice or sludge in one of these Use only tyres that have been entered in the vehicle s countries your vehicle must be fitted with tires that have the M S symbol You may be fined if you ignore this documents Other tyre sizes may only be used if they have been egal Eaa ae permitted by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle Hobby Wheels tyres brakes 04 2 If the pressure is too low this may cause overheating of the tyre possibly resulting in severe damage to the tyre IE 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 4 3 Tyre pressure IE The minimum tread depth gives you only the barest amount of safety while driving The following recommendations must be The inflation pressure of all tyres as well as the spare tyre observed Safety limit in summer 3 0 mm should be checked approx every 4 weeks and before you go O Safety limit in winter 4 0 mm on longer journeys Tyre
82. ove e Use the push lock to open the door Hook the ladder securely into the appropriate holder Ensure e Pull the bed ladder out along the rail guide the steps will that the ladder cannot slip simultaneously slide out to their correct position Hobby 06 21 Interior Structure 6 8 Windows Knockout windows with locking hooks Opening e Press the knob of the bolts and turn them to a vertical po sition e Press the window outwards until you hear a click The win dow 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 Hobby Sunshade insect screen The sunshades insect screens are integrated in the window frames They can be used separately Insect screen To close e Pull down on the connection latch until you feel the screen click into place To open e Pull the connection latch on the screen slightly downward until the screen is released e Let the insect screen slowly slide upward Interior Structure 06 22 Sunshade Combined Sunshade and Insect Screen To close Sunshades and insect screens are integrated in the window e Move the sunshade slowly and evenly to the desired posi mame AnaAItIS possible combong oe tae commie tion shade can be locked in different positions Combining sunshades and insect scre
83. p e Push the handle to open and shut the door To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place A N Store only light objects in the upper stowage cabinets Hobby 06 3 Interior Structure Furniture doors with turning knob Kitchen pull out Wardrobes To open e Press the push button 1 to unlock the pull out e Turn the knob to open or shut the door 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 Doors with snap locks Kitchen wall cupboards shoe cupboard Opening e Briefly push the door handle until it snaps open e Open the door Closing e Push the door handle until the lock snaps into place Interior Structure 06 4 Doors with push locks Refuse cupboard Opening e Depress the push lock until the Knob pops out e Carefully pull the knob and open the door Closing 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 06 5 Interior Structure Bar in the entrance area layout model specific To open e Pull on the handle and swing the door outwards To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place Hobby Sliding doors Cupboard under the bed washroom door Opening e Grasp sliding doors by the centre bar and push them both
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85. r 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 e ls the charger attached correctly to the power supply e ls the charger s mains fuse working properly e ls the charger s battery voltage over 3 volts e Are the ancillary battery s poles attached correctly Hobby 07 8 07 9 Electrical Installations 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 Turn off the
86. r 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 Protection 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 pu
87. s directly outside Q Light 2 To switch on 3 To set the speed for the fan is Clean the filter of the fume hood regularly as it collects fat from kitchen odours Hobby 10 9 Rooftop Air Conditioning Optional Extra 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 iS 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 e Do not spray water into the air conditioner e Keep all easily inflammable material away from the system To set the direction of ventilation e First turn the knob counter clockwise e Set the slide to correspond with the desired direction of ventilation e Turn the knob clockwise Built in devices Hobby 10 18 11 1 Maintenance and Care Chapter 11 Maintenance and Care 11 1 Maintenance Maintenance intervals There are stipulated maintenance intervals for the motor home and its equipment is Also note the maintenance intervals for the basic Ford vehicle Maintenance of the Ford base vehicle Not all Ford service partners are equipped to provide pro fessional maintenance for and repair motor homes in their workshops Ford has Service Premium Partners that specialise in motor homes As a cu
88. s may not be exchanged crosswise i e from the right side The following applies when checking inflation pressure of the vehicle to the left and vice versa e Check the pressure only when the tyre is cold also refer to Table 12 2 Tyre Inflation Pressure ik Tyres age even if they are used seldom or not at all e f checking or correcting the pressure of a warm tyre the 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 every 6 years Avoid hard impacts against curbs potholes or other obstacles The following applies for inflation pressure correct inflation pressure Q P inflation pressure too low inflation pressure too high Hobby 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 When u
89. scratch the surface 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 Hobby 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 agents 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 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 al
90. sing aluminium rims tyres may not be changed from the front to the back or vice versa Hobby 4 6 Snow chains Use snow chains only on the front axle Never drive faster than 50 km h Ornamental hub caps must be removed before putting on Do not use snow chains on snow free roads snow chains Models with front wheel drive If you wish to use snow chains the wheels on the front axle must use tyres size 195 75 R 16 C M S on steel rims 5 5 J x 16 H2 ET 50 You may leave the tyres size 215 75 R 16 C on the rear axle This tyre mix is covered by Ford s basic approval and therefore does not require extra permission Tyres size 195 75 R 16 C M S must be inflated to the maximum admissible pressure of 4 8 bar Snow chains may only be used with steel rims and only on the front axle Pet i foe GA AU TOTP RRR TE 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 resealed 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 is There is an expiry date on the tire repair kit Therefore please note this date Kits that have expired no longer offer a guarantee that they will function properly Wheels tyres brakes A Shake the bottle Open the fill hose on the bottle foi
91. sition 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 Hobby 02 8 02 9 Safety 2 8 When you stop driving Selecting a parking space The following applies for selecting a parking space e Select a parking 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 IE If the temperature is below 0 C only put the handbrake the handbrake from freezing up N When turning the driver seat ensure that you do not acci dently disengage the handbrake Hobby Switching electric consumption The following applies when switching electric consumption Switch the refrigerator from 12 V to accelerator or 230 V Otherwise if the engine is not on the 12 V electrical supply will automatically turn itself 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
92. ss flap until it locks into place e Use key to lock flap Exterior gas supply At the customer s request the motor home can be fitted with an exterior gas supply 2 Equipment that uses gas such as a gas grill ora gas lamp can be supplied from outside the motor home Opening e Pull the cover plate 1 of the flap towards you Closing e Press the cover plate of the flap shut until you hear it lock into place Exterior Structure Hobby 05 8 05 9 Exterior Structure Fresh water filler neck Opening e Use key to unlock D e Turn lid firmly and remove Closing e Insert lid and turn it closed e Use key to lock Q Hobby Tank filler cap The tank filler cap is located behind the driver s door in the lower section of the B pillar behind a flap Opening e Pull the flap open by inserting your finger into the convex opening Q and pulling it outwards Closing e Push the flap until it locks Please refer to the separate operating instructions from Ford for information on how to operate the petrol cap Exterior Structure 05 10 e Observe the maximum permissible axle loads when loading e Add the measurements of the roof load to the height of the vehicle e Place a 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 i Only transport roof loads using an additional suitable roof rac
93. stomer please contact Ford directly for a list of these service partners Hobby Contact in Germany Ford Customer Service Tel 49 221 903 3333 Head Office for Motor home Customers Tel 49 221 903 3332 Head Office for Technical Questions Tel 49 221 903 2075 Central e Mail Address kunden ford com For further information in Great Britain please visit www ford co uk OwnerServices VehicleServiceandRepair Hobby recommends that you contact a service partner before driving there and inquire whether they have the necessary Capacity e g an adequate car lift in order to avoid any misunderstanding The following applies 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 A N The operator of the vehicle is responsible for having main tenance carried out on schedule A N 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 a
94. t Midi Heki electric Roof rail SAT antenna 65 cm SAT antenna 85 cm SAT receiver 2 Special metallic silver paintwork Telescopic arm for flat screen TV Telescopic ladder Tow coupling for Siesta Siesta Exclusive Tow coupling Truma Combi 6 E WEBASTO auxiliary heating Winter cover for refrigerator grid Weight kg 0 5 14 5 16 0 4 8 1 0 12 0 6 0 2 0 8 5 4 5 5 5 6 0 16 0 18 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 2 8 35 0 3 0 1 1 9 5 0 5 Technical Data 13 10 Hobby Ix 1 Index Index A Access ladder Garage bed alcoves 06 20 Accessories upkeep 11 7 Additional loads 03 3 Additional pneumatic spring 03 6 Airing 11 2 Alcoves 06 19 Auxiliary heating 10 8 Awning 05 12 B Bar 06 5 Basic equipment 03 1 Battery circuit breaker 07 2 Bed conversion 06 11 Bed ladder collapsible 06 20 Berths 06 13 Bicycle carrier 05 11 Boot lid 05 7 Brakes 02 6 04 8 Breakdown of devices 07 11 C Car jack 02 8 Carrier 05 11 Changeover valve 09 5 Changing the tire 04 7 Charger place of installation 07 12 Hobby Charging process 07 7 deep discharge protection 07 8 protecting devices 07 8 when engine is running 07 9 Chassis 03 1 Checking the gas system 09 1 Chocks 02 9 Choosing a parking space 02 9 Condensation 11 2 Control panel 07 3 Converting the L shaped seating arrangement 06 29 Converting the transverse seat 06 12 Cushion arrangements 06 13 D Darkening system driver s cab 06 24 Day and night p
95. t of this additional value can also be used for additional loads if for example you would like to travel with empty water tanks or without gas bottles Hobby Chassis 03 4 F F b ae 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 supports evenly Always retract the levelling supports and secure them e Place the crank on the hexagon head J e Turn the crank to move the support to a vertical position e If necessary secure the foot 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 f the levelling support is in a vertical position the support slightly will extend telescopically er i ane ee er e telescopically aajustapie TOOT may on e extenae e Use the crank to level the levelling supports until the vehi A ARS ed as far as the yellow marking cle stands level Hobby 03 5 Chassis 3 4 Entrance step Your motor home has an electric en
96. t 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 the time of printing This means that your HOBBY motor home will be taken back free of charge by any Ford 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 i i Mass whan Overload No of Conven Overload Length of Personal Remaining vehicle is basic tioal ready to vehicle start loading a a se ee Tesoaxarm umneataten sesa oo vs oe mo ors oxo ar oas fon oeo rs o no zeo soo eos os fn f eo rs oe aro oo or ses fn ments o amor oo oro on sea o rs o no 2 esoo ser s fse es rs oe no or esoo se esu sean rs o no o oo sos aloe tue ale a fe er sesa ors rs o no a foso se f
97. t least every 6 years Maintenance and Care 11 2 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 fa Ensure that there is a sufficient exchange of air to avoid damages due to the build up of condensation Hobby 11 3 Maintenance and Care 11 3 Care Cleaning the exterior The vehicle should not be washed more often than necessary ae fa Using cleaning materials sparingly Aggressive cleansers Wash the 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 A N 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 Then 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 Hobby i Dry the headlights and sockets thoroughly as water collects there easily Wash
98. t 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 Safety 02 4 If necessary switch the refrigerator to 12 V operation Ensure that no liquids including those in the refrigerator will leak Secure accelerator cylinders Secure the table and if possible lower it Turn off interior lights Close doors including refrigerator door drawers and flaps firmly Heavy and or voluminous objects e g TV radio must be secured before driving 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 A N Do not overload the vehicle It is imperative that you not the visible place in both the caravan and the driver s cabin IE Place a not with all important measures and weights in a Hobby 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
99. ter 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 A 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 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 ro
100. trance step Q Use the switch D on the inside next to the entrance door to activate it N Do not step on the entrance step until it has been com pletely extended E Mind the different heights of the steps and ensure that the ground in front of the entrance is firm and level Hobby N After a slight delay the step will automatically be retracted when the engine is started 3 5 Vehicle Identification Number VIN The 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number is engraved in the right front side wheel arch To improve readability the VIN is repeated on a label to the left of the instrument panel and is legible from outside the vehicle In addition to this the VIN is given on both the Ford model plate on the B pillar passen ger side and on the Hobby model plate in the engine com partment at the front on the radiator bridge Please have the VIN to hand when making any enquiries and on every visit to your dealer Chassis 03 6 alli ee wy i My yy 5 a h ue k he iy ity T SS 3 6 Additional pneumatic springs Optional Extra Additional pneumatic springs on the rear axle provide a signi ficant 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
101. ture outside is below 20 C e Remove snow ice or excessive dirt before opening Ensure there is sufficient room before opening the skylight under trees in garages etc e 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 e Do not stand on the skylight e Close and bolt the skylight before driving Open the insect screen and pleated material resting position e f 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 A N Before driving ensure that the skylight is securely bolted Hobby 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 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 ang
102. used while driving Seats 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 be used while driving A60 KM Siesta Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 6 Only for the optional additional belt rack If the additional belt ack has not been fitted as an option this seat may not be used while driving 65 TL Siesta Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 6 must not be used while driving Interior Structure 06 32 A55 GS Siesta Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving 65 FL Siesta Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 7 must not be used while driving Hobby 06 33 Interior Structure 65 UC Siesta Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Hobby 6 15 Overview of day and night positions 50 GS Van aye ee b Day position Night position 50 VS Van Interior Structure Hobby 06 34 06 35 Interior Structure 55 ES Van A65 GM Siesta Day position E SS Night position Interior Structure 06 36 A60 KM Siesta A55 GS Siesta Day position Night position Hobby 06 37 Interior Structure 65 TL Siesta Day position Night position 65 FL Siesta Interior Structure 06 38 65 UC Siesta Hobby 07 1 Electrical Installations Chapter 7 Electrical
103. vavendinieayeeasararas 13 3 13 4 Tyres and rims for basic motor home vehicles 13 7 13 5 Accessory weights seaciciccccnantiniesasdoaantorssbornsseiceauies 13 9 aLe E E AE E N EE AE EE A Ix 1 PD SIOUX aivaienpanscucansetevececawsdenencanaavapsacunvesscoesansesansenumvasasesess A 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 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 yourse
104. will automatically take place via the safety valve The outlet valve is located by the heating connection in your vehicle k Rotary switch position ON m Push button position CLOSED n Push button position DRAIN o Drain outlet to the outside through the vehicle floor Hobby 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 k 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 is The drain valve can only be closed manually using the push button Position m and the boiler filled if the valve temperature is above approx 7 C i If the temperature of the safety drain valve is lower than approx 3 C the push button will be ejected Po sition n and the contents of the boiler will be drained off via the drain outlet o iS The FrostControl is located in all vehicles directly next to the heating system ruma Combi Summer operation Turn the rotary switch on the operating panel to Position c summer operation 40 C or 60 C 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 ru
105. xcrement and the flushing water tanks should be emptied Hobby 11 11 Maintenance and Care 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 fa Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose ae Using cleaning materials sparingly Aggressive cleansers such as wheel rim cleaners damage the environment Hobby Maintenance and Care 11 12 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 wate
106. y e lf the outside temperature is under 8 C 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 e Both the air intake as well as the exhaust gas openings of the heating system must be kept free of snow and ice e lt takes longer to heat up the motor home in winter especially to heat hot water A Maintenance and Care 11 10 Do not let the interior cool down completely when you are away or at night set the heating to low and leave it on 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 If 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 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 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 e
107. y 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 ie 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 In the case of malfunction the red LED h will light determine possibble causes of malfunction Filling up the boiler e Close 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
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