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1. II Preparation avant le d part E PREPARING THE LIVING COMPARTMENT outside continued The clean water tank is filled through an external orifice marked by a specially identifiable pictogram to distinguish it from the fuel tank on your basic vehicle Any covers or plugs on air intakes or orifices on all household appliances should be removed Blanking pieces for the refrigerator grills are supplied as an option by your sales outlet The WC cassette also needs to be put into service by adding a dose of the appropriate chemical without forgetting to add little water This operation is done through the outside door access flap but can also be done very easily from inside the living compartment When you have finished all operations outside your camping car you can start the operations to be done inside the living compartment E PREPARING THE LIVING COMPARTMENT INSIDE The first thing to do is to switch on the electrical circuit on the control panel Check that the water pump is working and purge any air in the circuit for example by carefully opening the kitchen taps All air is purged when water starts flowing Do the same thing for the cold water and hot water circuits which are independent Air also needs to be purged in the gas circuit Open the cylinder in the outside compartment then open the red supply valves to the various appliances Purge by opening the heater supply valve and switching the gas on You will kn
2. When the camper is carried on a platform truck train etc do NOT attach the cam per to the platform by the camper body When transporting the camper on a truck bed truck train boat etc The attachment must be made by lashing and wedging the tire CHAP VIT Pressure B Tyres Verification of pressure should be done when the motor home is loaded cold tires Tire pressure is given by the carrier manufacturer in the maintenance booklet and is also found on the front door frame In addition the maximum tyre pressure authorised by the manufacturer is indicated in PSI on the side of the tyre 15 PSI 1 bar A Alignment is adjusted by the manufacturer of the unit at the factory and must be checked again without fail at 1500 km A yearly check up adjustment is highly recommended These interventions are paid for by the user QI E Spare tyre The Fix and Go Kit system has been adopted in place of the spare tyre In case of a flat tire please do the following completely remove the vehicle from the traffic area If you are on the highway pull off on the emergency stop area or onto a rest area put on safety clothing safety vest before getting out of the vehicle on the side opposite traffic ensure passenger safety by asking your passengers to go away from the vehicle and or to the other side of the protective barrier if there is one CHAP VIII Signaling E Placem
3. and hot water Switch on the 12 V pump using the switch on the electric control panel purge the cold water and hot water circuits using each tap or mixer The installation is then ready to operate A purge fault presence of air may prevent the water heater from operating E Clean water tank When traveling do not wait until the tank is almost empty before filling it For example when filling with fuel take the opportunity to fill up with clean water as well Some parking areas have a tap but in any case always be discrete and diplomatic Moreover more and more communes are offering specific points with special camping car stations for example EURO RELAIS A The water in the tank is not drinking water Operation of appliances E Waste water Be careful where you discard waste water The wastewater reservoir is evacuated with the help of a knifegate valve that allows quick draining of the reservoir Manipulation handle pull towards you for opening Locate the valve on the body Knife gate valve E Insulation Certain of our models feature specific insulation of the wastewater reservoirs which are found under the vehicle chassis E Water pump For the Shurflo pump models the tank must be completely drained during the winter Draining is done by opening the drain tap or by opening all the taps and operating the pump 15 minutes on 15 minutes off until the tank is empty Next disconnect
4. CHAP X Parking man uvres E parking To ensure perfect stability of your rear jacks remember to take along at least two wooden wedges to place on the ground under the jack shoe The jacks serve only to stabilize your motorhome and keep it from moving when you walk around on the inside they should never be used to correct a slant or as for changing a tire Make sure that the floor of your motor home is perfectly horizontal to ensure the correct operation of all the functions in your motor home s living compartment A standard feature on some models and an option on others CHAP XI The camping car driver s charter G As with all types of vehicles you need to follow the highway code when driving a camping car You must respect traffic rules applicable to private cars In town centers or suburban areas you should park your camping car in areas with low population density where it will not obstruct visibility and access to shops so that it does not hinder traffic When staying in your camping car in this type of area Do not have anything projecting outside the vehicle Do not cause any nuisance for neighbors Do not monopolize public areas Take care that your pets do not make a mess outside Drain waste water into appropriate locations such as special service areas stands public or private toilets etc Warning Do not empty your waste water into rain water drain pipes gullies since not all
5. E Operation The parking detector emits ultrasonic sound waves that are reflected by an obstacle and generates an audible signal The exact detection of the distance of an obstacle renders parking manoeuvres easier even in restricted spaces The frequency of the ultrasonic sound waves has been chosen to avoid interference and discomfort to people and pet animals PE front I rear US E Signalling In some circumstances the system may fail to detect or incorrectly signal obstacles e an obstacle with a complex shape with hollows or projections s an obstacle that is very smooth and reflective glass and mirrors especially if it is located almost parallel to the motor caravan body De Obstacles that are Obstacles that are Obstacles that are that Smooth and sloped Smooth and circular absorb the sound waves IMPORTANT REMARKS This system is exclusively an aid to the driver and must never be considered to be infallible You must always take care and use your judgement Carry out parking manoeuvres at low speed in order to ensure your own safety and that of others Stop your vehicle when audible signalling starts to take into account the effects of inertia Regularly check that the detectors operate correctly and clean them carefully In the event of rain snow or ice the sensitivity of the detectors can be temporarily reduced by up to 20 Take even more care in these conditions EES
6. NB Maximum allowed mass on the moveable bed is electrically controlled central bed 140cm 230 kg and manually controlled central bed 120cm 150 kg A lever to activate the system in case of total electrical failure is supplied with the bed E Operation of appliances E A consulting Do not hesitate to ask your distributor vendor to demonstrate all these operations when you collect your camping car HE IS A SPECIALIST Never force an element to put it into place We recommend that you use Polydon type bedding including a cover sheet and a quilt exactly the same size as the bed above the driver s seat A Be sure that the upper limit contact can operate without hindrance from covers or other objects If the system fails you can adjust or manipulate the bed with a crank On the left side a hump covers the hole for accessing the mechanism The crank E ELECTRIC TABLE SUPPORT Certain of our models have an electrically driven table support For safety reasons this support cannot operate unless it has been switched on by moving the key a quarter turn to the right You can make this support inoperable by simply removing the key since children might play with it The button upow the key allows lowering or raising the table For greater safety particularly when children are around the system is equipped with an unblocking mechanism since it will block if there is resistance Unblocking occurs when th
7. control display lights up The red light lights up when the waste holding tank can only hold about two more litres which is no more than two to three further uses Make sure that the blade is closed Open the access hatch on the outside of your camper Pull the safety catch on the wasteholding tank upwards and remove the waste holding tank Place the waste holding tank in an upright position pull out handle at the top wheels at the bottom Slide the handle sideways towards the front of the tank until it is released from its locked position WC Pull the handle up and wheel the waste holding tank to an authorised waste disposal point Push the handle back into its locked position Turn the emptying spout upwards and remove the cap Hold the waste holding tank in such a way that during emptying you can operate the vent plunger with your thumb To empty the tank without splashing depress the vent plunger while emptying the tank After emptying rinse the tank and blade thoroughly with clean water Warning Do not seriously shake the tank or use high pressure water cleaners This could damage the inside of the tank Note the vent plunger should only be depressed once the emptying spout is pointing downwards Prepare the toilet for re use if required Slide the waste holding tank into the toilet and close the access hatch E Cleaning and maintenance The toilet should be cleaned and maintained regularly depending on the a
8. grill open the door completely Lightly press the control knob and turn it to the lighting position Push the knob in all the way and maintain pressure for 5 10 sec N B The oven burner and the grill will not light if the door to the oven is closed or only partially open E Lighting of the appliances with thermostat Proceed as described in paragraphs 1 and 2 with or without electronic lighting Lighting position is chosen by turning the command button between positions 1 and 6 for the oven and to the only position www for the grill CHA In ovens with a thermostat the different positions of the knob correspond to the following oven temperatures in Centigrade POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TEMP 130 160 180 200 220 240 IMPORTANTLY If the oven does not light the first time repeat the operation from the beginning and if necessary check to see that the appliance is supplied with gas or electricity If the appliance does not work at all close the gas supply valve and contact your dealer Do not use the appliance to heat the air If the burner flame goes out accidentally close the gas knob and wait at least 1 minute before re lighting the burner Use gloves to manipulate hot elements E Functioning of the grill a Completely remove the heat protector plate b Light the grill burner c Leave the oven door halfway open Operation of appliances E HEATING PLATE Various brand name heating plates are installed
9. in our different models E Operation Open the valve of the gas tank as well as the safety lock of the cooking plate On the cooking plate turn the corresponding knob from the closed position position 0 to the maximum position full flame push the knob in and maintain it in this position while igniting the burner with a match or lighter The knob may be released after around 10 seconds after the burner has been lit Set according to the heat desired on certain 3 burner models the most powerful burner is a different colour Burners should always be lit without a cooking recipient on top of them E Shutting off Turn the knob to the stop position 0 Close the cooking plate valve 0000 E Breakdown If the appliance no longer works turn it off and consult a specialist A It is forbidden to use the cooking plate during refilling of the gas containers or inside a garage E Care and cleaning This must be done only when the appliance is turned off and has ooled down Do not use abrasive or corrosive products products based on chlorine steel wool or a knife blade Do not leave acid or alkaline substances vinegar salt lemon juice etc on the surface of the cooking plate For the surfaces in stainless steel and the enamelled parts wash with soapy water or detergent rinse and wipe Use a sponge or a clean cloth From time to time check the combustion air input and clean it if necessary 10 mm b
10. next to the button It depends on the main switch Mark 8 If this symbol blinks the leisure battery B2 has run down Mark 9 If this symbol blinks the car battery B1 has run down Mark 10 It shows the leisure battery recharging through engine alternator Mark 11 Led to signal 230V net on Mark 12 If this symbol blinks the drink water tank is empty Mark 13 If this symbol blinks the wastewater tank is full Operation of appliances E Modele PC180 reference 1 Main ON OFF button for controlling uses and safety relays the flashing of the LED indicates that the battery is flat and that the low voltage control device is about to be activated NB when on the panel carries out a function test on all the LEDs except for ref 14 and 15 reference 2 Light control button reference 3 Water pump control button it controls the pump relay reference 4 Exterior light control button it switches off automatically when the engine starts up reference 5 Button to control the auxiliary battery B2 reference 6 Button to control the engine battery B1 reference 7 Button to control the clean water tank and for the clean water tank filling function reference 8 Button with integrated twilight sensor to control the intensity of the LED back lighting at night see too the TWILIGHT function reference 9 This symbol flashes to indicate that the engine battery B1 is flat r
11. of them are connected to a treatment plant All water drain taps must be closed when traveling Put domestic garbage in bags and leave the bags in locations provided for them Applying all these principales will make for good neighborliness help to protect the environment so that you can expect a warm welcome wherever you go CHAP XI Operation of appliances M ELECTRICITY POWER SUPPLY E General The electrical energy necessary for your lighting and for operation of all household appliances water pump WC etc in your living compartment is provided by a 12 volt battery 2 on certain models All extra batteries are installed in addition to the basic vehicle battery A coupling relay is installed between the two batteries when traveling this relay couples the two batteries together so that they are recharged simultaneously separate the batteries when stopped In this way if your unit battery is completely flat you can still start your vehicle engine The battery ies of living compartment is are located generally inside a special box in a rear comportment of the camping car under the front passenger seat E Additional battery Our motorhomes use two types of batteries lead based and gel based It is up to you to decide on their respective advantages your selection criteria in particular utilization will determine your choice Depending on your choice you MUST adapt the battery charger to the t
12. spend your holidays You should make a few standard verifications on both of these components before leaving E CARRIER PREPARATION You should make the same verifications on the carrier before you leave as you would normally do for your car This includes routine verifications namely checks on the levels of your engine oil cooling circuit water windscreen washer fluid and that all parking lights and indicators are working without forgetting to adjust the two outside rear view mirrors that are very useful considering the width of the vehicle It is very important to check the level of the electrolyte in batteries that contain electrolyte see chapter on battery maintenance Obviously the tire pressure should be checked E PREPARING THE LIVING COMPARTMENT outside The first thing to do before you leave is to switch on the electricity power supply to the living compartment A motor home has two batteries one supplying the carrier engine and a second supplying the electrics in the living compartment The battery is located in a specific compartment The motorhome is further prepared for use by positioning the gas bottles 2 13kg bottles PROPANE only one bottle only on certain models in an externally accessed watertight locker Gas bottles must be turned off when vehicle is in motion A When driving gas cylinders must be closed Pictograms are placed in the appropriate location to remind you of this CHAP
13. until the desired level is reached LCD Operation of appliances S CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION PANEL MODEL PC 150 TR LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL LCD An electronic device cuts off all 12V power supplies when the service battery drops to the minimum voltage of 10V It is possible to manually re establish functioning for roughly one minute by shutting off the overall power switch and turning it on again The refrigerator the electrical step plate and the functions supplied directly by B2 unit battery are excluded from this arrangement If the overall power button is not lighted off this means that the service battery is disconnected from the installation and can be recharged only with the engine running E FUSES distribution box ds300 tr 15A fuse to give power to the awning light it depends on the awning button and it switches automatically off when the engine is started 210A fuse to give power to the water pump it depends on the pump button 3 10A fuse to give power to the heating boiler it depends on the main button ON OFF 410A fuse to give power to the lights group A it depends on the lights button 5 20A fuse to give power to the lights group B it depends on the lights button 630A fuse to give power to 12V AES or 3 way function fridge The 3 way function fridge switches automatically off when the engine is off 7 20A fuse for the auxiliary power supply limit
14. 130 96 WELCOME U N N N e N ka FIAT 2 3L 130 96 FIAT 2 31 130 96 N lee N 3500 Overall length excluding ladder Overall height excluding roof rack Inside height Wheelbase Rear overhang mm 7 36 7 36 7 46 7 46 2 35 2 89 4 03 2 38 2 35 2 89 4 03 2 38 2 35 2 89 4 03 2 48 2 35 2 89 4 03 2 48 pack eneen aas S e D S TS S M 2 58 Z C B m 7 G v R gt a m Ln Seated places according to vehicle registration card without motorcycle rack 2 DES 3 47 aluminum ladder 11kg B Not provided S Series O Option additional sleeping berth as an option with fold down bed option Personnal notes Personnal notes Personnal notes Personnal notes The technical information and maintenance recommendations in this publication were correct at the time of going to press However with a view to continuously improving our products our company reserves the right to modify at any time and without warning the characteristics design or the equipment without incurring any obligation This maintenance and service manual should not be reproduced nor translated as a whole or in part without our company s prior consent E amp OE All rights reserved Collection 2014 09 2013 GB CHAUSSGN TRIGANO VDL Camping Cars CS 69003 07302 TOURNON CEDEX France T l 33 04 75 07 55 00
15. OTHER EQUIPMENT Roof rack and foldable aluminum ladder 11kg Coupling system 24kg Motorcycle rack 64kg Models presentation CHAUSSGN CLASSIC PROFILE 510 CHASSIS FIAT FIAT FIAT FIAT FIAT Standard Engine ZOL Engine power 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 115 85 Approximate WEIGHT Empty weight ready for use Following FINISH and Model see regulatory document provided Maximum technically allowable load 3500 3500 3500 3500 CHARACTERISTICS Overall length excluding ladder Overall height excluding roof rack Inside height Wheelbase Rear overhang mm 5 96 5 96 5 96 5 96 2 35 2 89 2 39 2 89 3 45 1 56 2 35 2 89 3 45 1 56 2 35 2 89 3 45 1 56 Y w a w Inside height d 2 89 Wheelbase H 38 1 21 Z C ies m 7 fe gt a m v Seated places according to vehicle registration card without motorcycle rack 2 15 aluminum ladder 11kg oO Models presentation CHAUSSGN CLASSIC PROFILE FLASH WELCOME 614 CHASSIS FIAT FIAT FIAT FIAT FIAT Standard Engine 2 3L Engine power 130 96 130 96 130 96 130 96 130 96 130 96 Approximate WEIGHT Seeley See Empty weight ready for use Following FINISH and Model see regulatory document provided Maximum technically allowable load 3500 3500 3500 3500 CHARACTERISTICS Overall length excluding ladder Overall height excluding roof rack Inside height Whee
16. USER S MANUAL IF uta G z E Q Q C TE E L E E E La gg pg zaen L LS Fe EA 7 S Psp Ke 1 SET x J C ra band n vase CHAP I Introduction Dear Customer You have just taken possession of your new CAMPING CAR We thank you for your order and congratulate you on your choice We suggest that you get to know your new camping car by reading this manual and hope that you are fully satisfied with it This user s manual gives you all the information you need about the equipment in the living compartment and precautions to be taken and instructions to be followed in using it For information about the basic chassis please refer to the instructions and recommendations given by the manufacturer Follow our advice and leave without any worries In addition the dealer who sold you the vehicle will be happy to give you advice based on thorough experience in particular as concerns safety equipment or required equipment in your country and or in the countries you want to visit safety vests triangle s etc Do not hesitate to call him for any reason N B Be sure to keep a copy of the approval documents and all the invoices related to your camper sales invoice maintenance invoices etc They will be requested in case of a warranty claim Good reading and happy motoring SERS Summary Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Il IV V VI
17. VII INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BEFORE LEAVING Carrier preparation Preparing the living compartment outside Preparing the living compartment inside CARRYING PASSENGERS LOADS WINDOWS AND SKYLIGHTS DRIVING PRESSURE Tyres VIII SIGNALING lights IX X XI XII EURO RELAIS STATION PARKING MANOEUVRES THE CAMPING CAR DRIVER S CHARTER OPERATION OF APPLIANCES Electricity power supply Additional battery Control and instrumentation panel Fuses Food Safety Refrigerator Gas oven option only 0 40 0 9 DEV MN OY 0 D 17 Chap XIII PES Mini grill UK mobile home version only P 32 Plaque de cuisson p 33 Water heater Heating P 34 Combi TRUMA DIESEL P 38 Chauffage Air aliment par le GASOIL P 42 Chauffage WEBASTO Air Top 5500 P 42 Chauffage EBERSP CHER P 44 Gas circuit P 46 Water circuit P 47 230 V circuit P 49 Panoramic skylights P 50 Beds P 51 Electric table support P 53 Chemical WC C250 P 54 MOVING THE SWIVELLING SEATS P 57 in the driver s cab P 18 Chap XIV SAFETY Ventilation Fire extinguisher P 58 P 18 Chap XV WINTER USE P 59 P 21 Precautions and recommendations P 22 Chap XVI CLEANING P 60 i Chap XVII WINTER STORAGE P 61 P 31 Chap XVIII MODELS PRESENTATION P 62 CHAP II Preparation before leaving A camping car has two separate parts firstly the basic vehicle or carrier that provides the transport and secondly the living compartment in which you will
18. ack button With the rotary button pushbutton 8 you can select the menus on the lines 3 4 and make adjustments The result is displayed on a backlit display 1 Use the back button 9 to jump back to the previous menu E Room thermostat An external room temperature sensor i is located in the vehicle to measure the room temperature The position of this sensor is determined individually by the vehicle manufacturer based on the vehicle type The thermostat setting on the control panel 1 5 must be determined individually based on the heat requirements and the vehicle type We recommend a thermostat setting of about 4 for an average room temperature of about 23 C E Start up In principle heating is always possible without restriction with or without water Check that the cowlis not obstructed Remove any filling without fail Operation of appliances E Summer operation water heater only Move the rotary switch on the control panel to position c summer operation 40 C or 60 C The green b and yellow LEDs g light up The burner shuts down and the yellow LED g is extinguished once the set water temperature is reached 40 C or 60 C B Winter operation Heating with controlled water temperature Move the rotary switch to operatio nal setting e Turn the rotary switch a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green operating LED b lights up and simultaneous
19. atures winter diesel for example then petroleum or petrol should be mixed with the fuel as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer Temperature 0 C to 20 C Winter diesel 20 C a 30 C Polar or Arctic diesel Used oil must not be used in a fuel mixture E Operating instructions It is essential to flush the entire water supply system through with clean water before using for the first time Always drain the water heater when not in use if there is a risk of frost We reject any claim for damage caused by frost Materials in the equipment in contact with the water are suitable for drinking water Operation of appliances oas 0 a rotary switch to adjust the temperature 1 5 b green LED lit operation green LED blinking shutdown timeout to lower the unit s temperature is operational c Summer operation water temperature 40 C or 60 C d Winter operation heating without water temperature control or with bled water installation e Winter operation heating with water temperature control f Rotary Off switch g yellow LED lit water heater heating phase h red LED lit red LED blinking Fault The LEDs are only visible when the unit is switched on E Control panel type 2 sa 1 Display 2 Status line 3 Menu line top 4 Menu line bottom 5 230V mains voltage display 6 Timer display 7 Controls Values 8 Rotary button pushbutton 9 B
20. d Therefore take appropriate precautions 1 Drain all water circuits clean water waste water WC toilet cassette and your distributor vendor will help you the first time since you need to be thoroughly familiar with your vehicle Refer to the paragraph on the pump operation page 48 to bleed the water pump 2 The gas cylinder must be closed and ideally removed in this case block the gas line Do not forget to close all ventilation orifices so that insects cannot enter blanking pieces available as an option 3 Take the batteries out and charge them and then store them in a dry frost free location unless you can leave your camping car plugged in to a 220 V mains power supply while you are not using it to keep the batteries charged and frost free 4 We suggest you install appropriate screens or plugs over the air gratings 5 If the motorhome will not be used for an extended period of time remember to ventilate it regularly CHAP XVIII Models presentation E TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS DIAGRAM Hauteur 7 a 3 7 Tout i Ae Capucine porteur Ford Empattement Longueur Hors Tout Largeur Hors Tout Cellule O Profil porteur Ford Porte faux C d a o o OL O H KO Tr Qa U Capucine port
21. d approximately two litres of water enough to cover the bottom of the tank completely Comment never add toilet fluid directly via the blade or bowl as this could damage the lip seal on the waste holding tank Always pour the fluids via the emptying spout 6 Slide the waste holding tank back into its original position via the access hatch Make sure that it is secured with the safety catch Close and lock the access hatch E Using the toilet standard Turn the bowl to the desired position with the cover closed and using both hands To activate the control panel press the flush button once The control panel display will stay activated for approximately 5 minutes Run some water into the bowl by pressing the flush button again briefly You can use the toilet with the blade open or closed Operation of appliances To open the blade slide the blade handle under the toilet bowl sideways After use open the blade if it is still closed and flush the toilet by pressing the flush button for several seconds if necessary re activate the control panel Close the blade after use Important notice Please do not travel with a flush water tank if fitted that is too full Similarly do not travel with water in the toilet bowl Failure to comply with this notice may result in water damage to your camper E Emptying The waste holding tank holds eighteen litres it requires emptying when the red indicator light on the toilet
22. dealers E Bunks When the upper bunks or beds are used by children in particular children under six pay attention to the risk of falls and take all necessary precautions to ensure their complete safety Certain models are equipped with safety nets that should be put in place under your responsibility A label indicates this normative obligation Ne co Vient sans S Survei Hie S au E Rear bed Two possibilities exist depending on the model 1 Electrical adjustment a control button used to adjust the bed height is located under the bed inside the bed storage box Operation of appliances 2 Manual adjustment some models have this type of adjustment which is done by raising the mattress and placing the adjustment wedge at the desired height A small safety strap ensures that the wedge stays in place Do not forget the safety strap we decline all responsibility for accidents that might happen in case this strap has not been properly positioned E Electrically controlled central bed Bedding on certain models is a central bed This bed is electrically controlled and has the following characteristics 1 From a safety point of view The bed is held at the top by a safety belt type blocker which should be released to allow lowering the bed A key activated system must be turned on for the bed to function Be sure you have taken these two steps before lowering the bed Upper and lo
23. e fan will operate by inertia for about four minutes as part of the cooling process The fan will then continue to operate at minimum speed circulation of air or even switched off cold air until switched on again Operation of appliances E Fan operation Under fan operation the heater ventilation changeover switch must firstly be activated before the heater is triggered E Switching off When the heater is switched off the indicator lamp goes out and the fuel no longer flows The fan operates by inertia for about four minutes as part of the cooling process The glow pin is switched on for about forty seconds when the fan is operating by inertia for cleaning purposes Special case The heater will stop operating without an inertia phase if no more fuel flowed into it before it was switched on or if it was in the STOP position E Heating at altitude Please consider the following points when heating at altitude e Heating up to 2000 m above sea level Unlimited heating possible e Heating at an altitude above 1500 m up to 3000 m maximum Short stay crossing a pass or stopping for a break heating is possible in principle Longer stays e g camping in winter heating is not possible E Maintenance instructions e Operate the heater for ten minutes once a month outside the heating season e Have a trial run with your heater before the heating season Starts If the burner emits heavy persist
24. e adjustment button is turned in the opposite direction from the movement that caused blocking If the support must be changed for any reason adjustments should be made by the installer before use Operation of appliances E CHEMICAL WC MODEL 0250 WC Watch out for the air pressure when opening the WC cassette trap especially when travelling in the mountains Open it then with the WC bowl lid closed You will find below a short description on using this equipment Specific documentation is supplied with the camper The toilet has two parts a permanently fixed part and a waste holding tank accessible from the outside The removable waste holding tank is located underneath the bowl and can be removed via a hatch on the outside of the camper E Start up 1 Open the access hatch on the outside of your camper 2 Remove the waste holding tank by pulling the safety catch which holds the tank in place upwards 3 Pull the waste holding tank outwards until the end stop Tilt it slightly and remove it completely Place the waste holding tank upright and turn the rotating emptying spout upwards The emptying spout is used to empty the tank easily and hygienically EN Remove the cap with the measuring cup inside from the emptying spout and pour the correct dosage of Thetford toilet fluid see product label into the waste holding tank This avoids unpleasant smells and keeps the inside of the tank clean vi Next ad
25. e place due to an ice plug formed in remaining water In this case switch the water heater on for not more than 2 minutes so that you can fill it Defrost frozen pipes by heating the living compartment E Start up A Warning never operate the water heater without water Remove the outside cover from the flue Open the gas cylinder and gas supply pipe taps Switch the water heater on by placing the selector switch figure A onto required temperature b If the gas pipe is full of air it will take about one minute before the gas reaches the burner If the appliance indicates failure red light repeat the process by switching off the appliance Waiting for 5 minutes and then starting again Operation of appliances E Switching off Use control knob a to switch your water heater off fig A Fit the chimney cover Empty the water heater if there is any danger of frost If the heater will be shut down for a long period close the fast closing valve in the gas pipe Close the gas cylinder valve E Red failure indicating light The red indicating light comes on if there is a failure Possible reasons include no more gas air in gas pipes fault in safety element etc To clear the fault switch the apparatus off wait for 5 minutes and then start again E Emptying the water heater see Fig B 1 Switch off the electricity power supply to t
26. eaning and maintenance instructions To allow the wasteholding tank to dry rapidly do not place the cap back on the emptying spout of the tank E Storage CHAP XIII Moving the swivelling seats in the driver s cab Some of our models feature swivelling cab seats which can be used to form an inviting front sitting area Having said that rotating the driver s seat could in some circumstances require releasing the handbrake to make it easier to install the living room For safety reasons and before carrying out A any operation you must make sure that you can proceed in all safety 1 Proceed with the engine off 2 Only proceed if the vehicle is parked on level ground 3 Wedge the vehicle wheels with suitable wedges and engage 1st gear 4 Only now can you release the parking brake rotate the seat put the parking brake back on immediately and take the vehicle out of gear CHAP XIV SAFETY Ventilation Fire Extinguisher E Ventilation Your motorhome unit is equipped with safety ventilation in compliance with current legislation These gratings which are usually found under the refrigerator and furniture elements and in the gas box as well as in the access step to the unit door must never be blocked For your safety it is essential to clean these grills at least once a year blowing and brushing from outside E Fire Extinguisher Your motorhome living area is equipped with an approved fire extinguishe
27. eference 11 This symbol flashes to indicate that the clean water tank is empty reference 12 This symbol flashes to indicate that the dirty water tank is full reference 13 LED display Voltmeter to show the voltage of the engine and auxiliary batteries scale from 0 to 100 Level of clean water tank reserve 1 3 2 3 3 3 reference 14 Visual signal of connected 230V system reference 15 Indicates the charging of the auxiliary batteries by the engine alternator LCD Operation of appliances S MODEL PC 150 TR AND PC 180 TR FUNCTIONS B1 engine battery alarm When the engine battery reaches a voltage below 12V the self discharged battery alarm is automatically activated and the symbol ref 9 flashes B1 engine battery charging Function not available Auxiliary battery alarm When the auxiliary battery reaches a voltage below 1V the self discharged battery alarm is automatically activated and the symbol ref 8 PC150TR ref 10 PC180TR flashes B2 auxiliary battery charging a with the alternator by the isolator relay when the engine is running When the engine is running this function allows the refrigerator the exterior light etc to operate b with the 230V system by the battery charger c with the solar panel by the solar regulator Warning If the main button is off the battery is disconnected from the installation and it can be recharged only when the engine is running Warnin
28. en for the heater to reach the desired room temperature Heating with bled water system Move the rotary switch to opera tional setting d Turn the rotary switch a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green operating LED b lights up and simultaneously displays the selected room temperature setting The yellow LED g only lights up when the water temperature is below 5 C The unit selects the power level required automatically based on the difference between the temperature set on the control panel and the current room temperature The burner shuts down once the room temperature set on the control panel is reached Operation of appliances E Shutting down Shut the heater down with the rotary switch position f The green LED b goes out oe SIf the green LED b blinks after the power is switched off this means that a shutdown timeout to lower the unit temperature is running This stops after a few minutes and the green LED b goes out Always drain the heater if there is a risk of frost E Maintenance Itis mandatory to use original Truma parts for all maintenance or repair work The water reservoir is made of steel used for alimentary applications To protect the apparatus from colonisation by micro organisms use chemical methods to remove biofilms deposits and scale To avoid damage to the apparatus use only non chlorinecontaining products If necessary regularly reheat the wate
29. ent smoke or unusual noises or even a strong smell of fuel or if the electric electronic parts overheat switch the heater off and take it out of service by removing the fuse Arrange for the heater to be inspected by specialist Ebersp cher trained personnel before switching it on again e Check the combustion air duct openings and the exhaust gas ducting after a longer period of non use and clean them if necessary Operation of appliances E GAS CIRCUIT E Supply to appliances Check that the valves to the various appliances are closed Open the gas cylinder Then open the valves supplying each appliance Ignite the various appliances Ignition may take some time because air in the pipes has to be purged Each appliance is equipped with a safety device that switches the gas supply off if the flame is accidentally extinguished Closing circuits proceed in the same way as when opening them but in the reverse order E Recommendations A All appliances operating on gas must not be used unless the vehicle is stopped parked vehicle Make sure that the cylinder s is or are properly closed before starting to drive Safety ventilation grills should not be obstructed evenly partly for any reason Naked flame heaters should not be used to heat the living area Make sure that the external grills are not obstructed by any protective devices that have been put in position before switching the ref
30. ent of lights and access 1b CHAP VIII Signaling E Lights 1a 2a 3a 1b 2b 1C 2C Brake lights indicator lights fog lights Remove the fixation screws Remove the bulb from its housing Turn the bulb support in the direction of the arrow to remove the bulb Replace the bulb and reassemble the moun ting being careful to maintain the joint position Number plate light Remove the fixation screw Push the bulb toward the screw to free the prong Replace the bulb and reassemble the moun ting being careful to maintain the joint position Limiting lights Remove the light cover with a screwdriver which fits into the slot Replace the bulb being careful to maintain the lens position Replace the cap red back The signaling lights are standard bayonet lights Stop Road lights white 21 w 5 w Blinker lights orange 21 w Back up lights white 21 w Fog lights white 21 w License plate lights shuttle 5 w 1d 1e 1f 18 1h 3rd brake light and LED sidelights Remove the two fixation screws Disconnect the wires Replace the light and the connector by crimping Brake position LED lights Removing the fastening screw Remove the light asse
31. er button to manipulate the and LOCKED E Type 2 Push out Bay Windows CLOSED and LOCKED CLOSED and LOCKED CHAP VI Driving E General overtaking camping car is driven in much the same way as a car However the vehicle is larger both in height and in width and heavier therefore acceleration is not the same Therefore the most important point is the size and you must respect road signs about size particularly signs that control the height width and maximum weight your vehicle weighs more than 2 T For the width note that if your rear view mirrors pass everything will pass E Breakdown Transport When the camper is carried on a platform truck train etc it must be placed facing in the direction the carrier is headed E Precautions Signaling Avoid the following dangers Underground car parks Some service stations which may have superstructures that are too low Shop signs that project over the road Tree branches that hang over the road Passages under porches Narrow roads Bridges and narrow passageways etc and do not forget speed humps and level crossings If you park in reverse gear do not keep going until the wheels touch the pavement the overhang at the back can be long so watch the back of your camping car When driving take care with the length on tight turns and do not hesitate to give yourself a little extra room
32. ese are usually situated near the cooking unit IMPORTANT to ensure all functions battery charging sensor pump etc It is essential that the control panel is turned on Table 5 PC 150 TR Button Button 152 NE Table 1 E Model PC 150 TR Mark 1 Button to check the leisure battery B2 and the car battery B1 Press the button once and you will see the charge of the battery B1 and twice you will see the charge of the battery B2 Mark 2 Button to check the drink water tank and for drinking water refilling function operation Press this button and you will see the level of drink water tank with help of the leds 4 Mark 3 Buttons to switch the lights on and off In order to have lights in this vehicle the main switch must be turned on Mark 4 LED display Voltmeter for the control of car and leisure battery voltage scale 0 to 100 Drinking water tank level Emergency level 1 3 2 3 3 3 Mark 5 Mains general button ON OFF and security relay LED flashing indicates that the battery is low and that the low voltage device will turn on Note At start up the panel verifies the functioning of all LEDs with the exclusion of ref 10 and 11 Mark 6 Button light button this awning light switches automatically off when you start up the engine Mark 7 Water pump button it controls the pump relays Its functioning is indicated by an orange led placed
33. etween the pan and the sink cover CAREFUL The glass covers can break if they are heated Turn off all burners before closing the cover Turn off all the burners and wait until they have cooled to ambient temperature before closing the lid CAREFUL On the models with a built in sink and cooking area that includes a glass cover over both these areas please note that when the cooking area is being used and the cover over the sink is closed you must maintain a minimum distance of E Operation of appliances E WATER HEATER BOILER Our different models are equipped with different types of appliances simple boilers for heating water only and combined appliances for heating both water and the mobile home unit If there is any risk of frost drain the boiler The guarantee does not cover any damage caused by frost The following describes the user instructions for this appliance However you will have been provided with specific instructions for this appliance when your camping car was delivered It will give you details of how to make the best use of your boiler E Filling the water heater see page 36 Check that the safety drain valve in the cold water inlet pipe is closed lever horizontal position e e lever in closed position f lever in drain position E Activation gas operation a rotary On switch gas operation b rotary Off switch c rotary knob for temperature c selecti
34. eur Fiat The optional towing motorcycle carrier equipment can in certain cases change the number of passengers on the car registration papers Accessories and equipments fitted as an option are not included when determining the weight empty Their weight should therefore be deducted from the available payload You may be able to find certain heavy accessories S Fourgon porteur Fiat OF Profil porteur Fiat like large blinds or generators in the marketplace The weight of these accessories should be deducted from the payload and could possibly lead to a reduction in the actual passenger numbers It is therefore important not to exceed the maximum loads on axles and the technically acceptable loaded weight when the vehicle is fully loaded Your retailer is at your disposal to advise you and provide you with any additional information Models presentation CHAUSSGN CENTRAL ISLAND ARRIER Family HASSIS FIAT Standard Engine 2 3L Approximate WEIGHT Empty weight ready for use Following FINISH and Model see regulatory document provided Maximum technically 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 DIMENSIONS Overall length excluding 598 se 6 76 rs 7s inside height 2 98 2 98 2 98 2 89 2 89 Wheelbase 3 80 4 03 4 03 3 80 203 Rear overhang mm 12 1 98 L78 1 95 2 41 NUMBER OF PLACES Seated places according to vehicle registration card 4 without motorcycle rack 2 Dining places Bedding places
35. ficient to operate the refrigerator at the middle thermostat setting for both gas and mains voltage e Where possible always store goods that have previously been cooled s Do not position the refrigerator in direct sunlight e Constant circulation of air must be supplied to the refrigerator unit e Defrost regularly e Open the door only for a short time when removing goods from the refrigerator e Run the refrigerator for about 12 hours before filling it E Storing food Turn the refrigerator on about 12 hours before filling it with food If possible only put cold foodstuffs inside Always store food in closed containers or wrapped in aluminium foil etc e Always store food in seaied containers aluminium foil or similar e Never put hot food into the refrigerator always let it cool down first e Products that could emit volatile flammable gases must not be stored in the refrigerator e S tore quickly perishable foods directly next to the cooling fins The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes and for short term storage of frozen food It is not suitable as a means of freezing foods e Do not expose the refrigerator to direct sunlight e Take account of the fact that the temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can rise to a high level and affect the refrigerator s performance e Do not obstruct air from circulating around the refrigerator aggregate These tips apply only to highly per
36. g Battery charging by the system and the solar regulator can take place only if the control panel is on Low voltage control An electronic device cuts out all 12V uses when the auxiliary battery reaches the minimum level of 10V It is possible to restore the uses for one minute by pressing on the ON OFF button Electronic battery isolator An electronic device controlled by the function key contact and engine ignition connects the auxiliary battery to the alternator at a voltage above 13 3V and disconnects it at a voltage below 12V Furthermore this device controls the relays for the exterior light which should work only when the engine is off Filling the clean water tank This function is used when the clean water tank is filled with water it indicates the water level during the filling process To activate this function press the button ref 2 for more than 5 seconds until the LEDs on the LED display start to flash To leave this function press one of the arrow buttons ref 1 or 2 This function activates the LED on the tank filling stopper which lights up when the tank is full See section entitled WATER CIRCUIT Filling Twilight function PC 180 TR only In a night time situation thanks to a sensor located behind the button ref 8 the LED back lighting intensity is automatically reduced to the level previously set by the user to adjust it press and hold the button ref 8 for more than 3 seconds
37. gements The camping car is a mobile home so everyone can lay it out as he or she wishes but some rules have to be respected these can be summarized as two main rules The first is to keep the center of gravity low This is a question of safety to improve the road holding of your camping car You simply need to keep the weight low in other words put everything heavy in the lower compartments and lightweight articles in the top cupboards The second rule is the maximum authorised loaded weight This is noted directly on the motor caravan s registration certificate You must respect this limit by reducing your load simply by eliminating everything that is superfluous In addition you must also respect the maximum authorized load on each of the front and rear axles as well as a left right distribution that is an balanced as possible with respect to the vehicle axis loaded vehicle with of course passengers included The maximum permitted loads on each axle are given on the living compartment identification plate If you have a roof rack and would like to use it to transport lightweight equipment see centre of gravity problem make sure your load is tied down firmly and to protect your roof plate in order to avoid rubbing or other damaging actions which would cause the roof covering polyester skin to deteriorate On the inside take full advantage of the storage areas for clothing and utensils when tra
38. h need to be stored at 4 C max Always remember Wrap up separately raur food and cook food in aluminium or plastic wrap Dont remove the packing if useful information about the product are written on Don t leave refrigerated products outside the refrigerator too long Put the products that have to be eaten first in the front of the refrigerator Put left overs in seaied boxes an eat them rapidly Wash your hands carefully before touching any food and before eating Wash regularly your refrigerator Use soap and water to wash it and bleach to rinse The use by date appears as follow Best before followed by the date or the information to know where the date appears on the labelling See the chapters in the refrigerator instructions concerning cleaning and storage of foodstuffs Please keep the instructions carefully If others use the refrigerator please enclose the instructions LES Operation of appliances E REFRIGERATOR Our products are fitted with several different refrigerator models The following is an overview of their operation If you would like further information please refer to the instructions written by the manufacturer of the refrigerator located inside your vehicle E Common rules and instructions Refrigerator start up Before using the fridge we recommend that you clean the inside When you use the appliance for the first time allow it to cool for at least e
39. h the refrigerator back on again The layer of ice must never be removed forcibly nor may defrosting be accelerated using a heat source Note Water thawing in the main compartment of the refrigerator runs into an appropriate container at the back of the refrigerator From there the water evaporates Operation of appliances E Switching OFF 1 Set energy selector switch A to position o OFF The device is completely stopped 2 Secure the door open by means of the door stop The door will be slightly This is to prevent mould from forming inside the appliance Switching off gas operation If the refrigerator is to be taken out of service for an extended period of time the on board shut off valve and the cylinder valve must be closed E Maintenance Works on gas components and electical installation may only be carried out by authorised personnel We recommend to contact your Dometic Service Centre EN 1949 stipulates that the appliance s gas equipment and it s associated fume system must be inspected after installation and a certificate issued Afterwards a qualified technician must inspect according to EN 1949 every two years and a certificate issued It is the user s responsibily to arrange for inspections after purchase e It is recommended that the gas burner be inspected and cleaned as necessary at least once a year E Energy saving tips s At an average ambient temperature of approx 25 C it is suf
40. he gasoil heating element and wait until it becomes fully extinguished A burning of residues and ventilation of exhausts before turning off the electricity for the control panel E WEBASTO AIR HEATER Air Top 5500 It is easy to operate e Switch on using the knob shown below normally located on the front seat A green light appears in the centre of the knob when the appliance is working Turn the knob to the maximum position to start off and when it has regulated turn to the required position about half way for a temperature of 20 C Never leave the heater set to maximum as the safety cut out may be triggered overheating e Return to position o to switch off A temperature sensor is fitted on the driver side wall At least two outlets in the ventilation system are not fitted with smoke dampers Do not reinstall the check valves or obstruct these heater exhaust outlets This equipment is designed by Webasto to operate up to 2000 m and at external temperatures to 40 C Operation of appliances E Upkeep and safety instructions Servicing relative to the warranty concerning these devices must be done only by repair shops that have been approved by the manufacturer Warranty claims are accepted only if it is possible to verify that the plaintiff has respected the upkeep and safety instructions Because of risk of explosion heating must be turned off at service stations and during filling of the veh
41. he water pump main switch or the pump switch 2 Open the hot water taps in the washroom and in the kitchen 3 Open the security drainage valve 14 4 Then drain the water heater using the safety valve 14 towards the outside Check to make sure that all water runs out 10 or 14 liters depending on the model E Maintenance When you want to remove scale from the water heater use wine vinegar or formic acid putting it into the appliance through the water inlet Allow the product to act and then clean the water heater thoroughly with fresh water We recommend that you use Certisil to degerminate the appliance since other products and particularly products containing chlorine are unsuitable To prevent the spread of micro organisms you should heat the water heater regularly to 70 C The water contained in the tank is not drinking water Your gas fittings must be checked regularly by a registered workshop The owner is responsible for having these checks done Fuses The appliance s fuse is located on the appliance s electronic command unit Only replace the fuse with an identical model and rating of fuse 1 6 A slow blow 1 6A 5 p sa io Operation of appliances E COMBI TRUMA DIESEL D4 D6 D6E E Description du fonctionnement The Combi D diesel heater is a warm air heater with a built in water heater 10 litre volume Burner operation is fan assisted which ensures trouble f
42. icle gas tank Because of risk of intoxication and asphyxia heating must not be used in an enclosed area a garage for example For optimal performance the heater should be checked every two years particularly if it is used during long periods and or in extreme environments The diesel gas oil fuel indicated by the vehicle manufacturer must be used for the Dual Top RHA 100 heating system Class EL L and PME biodiesel domestic fuels cannot be used There is no known drawback to utilisation of additives If fuel is taken from the vehicle reservoir follow the vehicle manufacturer s instructions concerning additives If you change to a special low temperature fuel run the eating device for around 15 minutes so that the system becomes filled with the new fuel To avoid jamming of mechanical parts run the heater for around 10 minutes every four weeks Do not clean the heater with a high pressure cleaning system Take care of the vehicle and fully empty the water heater and all waterways if there is a risk of freezing The warranty does not cover damage from freezing 4 weeks Importantly In order to avoid mechanical parts from seizing it is advisable to run the heating unit for around 10 minutes every Operation of appliances E EBERSP CHER HEATER E Switching on The indicator lamp in the control panel lights on start up The glow pin is switched on and the fan starts to turn slowly E Monit
43. ight hours before putting food inside The low temperature compartment should be cold one hour after the fridge has been turned on E Usage The refrigerator may operate 230 V power supply 12 V power or ow liquiefied gas Use the controls A shown in figure 1 to change from one operating mode to another Never cover the ventilation grills on the motor home walls The absorption systems must be well A ventilated to operate correctly Any water ingress through the ventilation grills may damage your refrigerator permanently We recommend great care when washing your motor home E Winter operation 1 Check that the ventilation grills and the extractor have not been blocked by snow leaves or similar 2 When the outside temperature drops below 8 C the optional winter protective device must be used This is available from your sales outlet 3 Affix the cover and fasten it It is advisable to use the winter protection when you do not intend to use your vehicle for an extended period optional m Defrosting As time goes by frost builds up on the fins When the layer of frost is about 3mm thick the refrigerator should be defrosted 1 Switch off the refrigerator 2 Remove the ice cube tray and food 3 Leave the refrigerator door open 4 After defrosting freezer compartment and fins free of frost wipe the cabinet dry with a cloth 5 Use a cloth to mop up the water from the freezer compartment 6 Switc
44. ing the charge of solar regulator it depends on the main button ON OFF auxiliary 1 8 20A fuse for the power to the electric step main ON OFF button auxiliary 2 heating 9 3A fuse for the gas power supply fridge kitchen boiler valve etc it depends on the main button ON OFF 10 3 A fuse for OUT D simulated exit protection WARNING The recharge by the network and solar regulator are only made when the control panel is on WARNING In case of replacement of faulty observe the values for each fuse fuses Operation of appliances E FOOD SAFETY Weg Warning about the use of your refrigerator When storing your food be particularly carefui about the special conditions of use of a refrigerator located in a vehicle The conditions inside the vehicle are indeed changing a lot depending on The weather conditions The high temperature inside the vehicle especially if the vehicle is parked in the sun The temperature may then reached 50 C The use of the 12 V source during a long trip The refrigerator being located behind a window facing the sun In using the refrigerator too quickly after power optimal temperature Under those circumstances the refrigerator may not keep the temperature lour enough for the food preservation especially highly perishable food List of highly perishable food meat fish poultry pork butchery precooked dish and all the products whic
45. ishable products Operation of appliances BEWARE Flammable material should be kept well away from the refrigerator The gas cylinder must be changed outside away from any ignition source It is forbidden to run the refrigerator on gas when travelling If there should be a fire following an accident this could cause an explosion It is also forbidden to run it on gas in the vicinity of service stations WARNING If you remain a long time without using the refrigerator it is necessary to close the valve of the gas cylinder and the gas taps WARNING You should always start and cool down the refrigerator by connecting it to gas or the mains Running it on the 12 V battery only serves to keep it and the foodstuffs inside it at the correct temperature once it is cold Operation of appliances B Energy 1 12 V operation DC The refrigerator should only be used while the motor is running otherwise the on board battery would be discharged within a few hours 2 Mains power This option should only be selected where the supply voltage of the connection for power supply corresponds to the value specified on the data plate Any difference in values may result in damage the appliance 3 Gas operation Manual lighting 1 Open the valve on the gas cylinder and the gas valves 2 Press the gas feed selection button 3 Put the gas control button on the maximum position and ho
46. lbase Rear overhang mm NUMBER OF PLACES Seated places according to vehicle registration card without motorcycle rack 2 TES 3 47 Roof rack and foldable B Not provided S Series O Option additional sleeping berth as an option with fold down bed option 6 76 2 35 2 89 4 03 1 78 Y w oO Models presentation CHAUSSGN CLASSIC PROFILE en WELCOME CARRIER 6i7 625 CHASSIS FIAT FIAT Standard Engine 2 3L 2 3L Engine power 130 7 96 130 7 96 Approximate WEIGHT ee Ee ee S Engine power Following FINISH and Model see regulatory document provided S 3500 3500 3500 3500 CHARACTERISTICS Overall length excluding ladder Overall height excluding roof rack Inside height Wheelbase Rear overhang mm Z C z G m E Q S v a gt A m H Seated places according to vehicle registration card without motorcycle rack 2 Dining places Bedding places OTHER EQUIPMENT Roof rack and foldable aluminum ladder 1kg Coupling system 24kg Coupling system 24kg Hl E Not provided S Series O Option additional sleeping berth as an option with fold down bed option Models presentation AUSSGN CLASSIC PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS FLASH CARRIER T CHASSIS FIAT Standard Engine 2 3L Engine power 130 96 Approximate WEIGHT Engine power Following FINISH and Model see regulatory document provided Maximum technically allowable load 3500 3500 3500 WELCOME FLASH T FIAT 2 3L
47. ld it in 4 Press repeatedly on the manual lighting button at 1 2 second intervals 5 Let go of the gas control button when THETFORD the flame controller reaches the green area DOMETIC after 10 to 15 seconds while looking for the presence of the pilot light inside the refrigerator at the bottom Do the preceding operations once again if the flame controller does not reach the green area Adjust the temperature using the thermostat B The bigger the mark the stronger the power Electric automatic lighting 1 Open the valve on the gas cylinder and the gas valves 2 Press the gas feed selection button 3 Put the gas control button on the maximum position and hold it in L allumage se fait automatiquement Vous entendez un cliquetis qui s arr te lorsque l allumage est r ussi Le contr leur de flamme devient alors vert THETFORD ou le tic tac et le clignotement lumineux cessent DOMETIC Vous pouvez rel cher le bouton de contr le de gaz Si la flamme s teint l allumage se r p te automatiquement R glez la temp rature l aide du thermostat Plus le point est gros plus la puissance est lev e The gas refrigerator must not be used while the A camper van is moving Nor must it be used in service stations BEWARE Never press the gas control knob several times consecutively for more than 30 seconds If the pilot light does not appear wait at least five minutes before repeating the ope
48. ly displays the selected room temperature setting The yellow LED g displays the water s heating phase The unit selects the power level required automatically based on the difference between the temperature set on the control panel and the current room temperature Once the room temperature set on the control panel has been reached the burner switches back to its lowest power level and heats the water to 60 C The yellow LED g goes out once the water temperature has been reached The warm air fan can continue to run to cool the unit shutdown timeout Heating without controlled water temperature Move the rotary operational setting d Turn the rotary switch a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green operating LED b lights up and simultaneously displays the selected room temperature setting The yellow LED g water heating phase only lights up when the water temperature is below 5 C The unit selects the power level required automatically based on the difference betweenthe temperature set on the control panel and the current room temperature The burner shuts down once the room temperature set on the control panel is reached The warm air fan switch to continues to run slowly as long as the blowing temperature on the unit is less than 40 C Thewaterisalsoheatedautomatically when the water heater is filled The water temperature then depends on the heater output and the time tak
49. mbly cover with a screw driver in the slot provided for this purpose Disconnect the wires Replace the light and the connector by crimping Replace the light assembly covers Flashing lights led Remove the light assembly cover with a screw driver in the slot provided for this purpose Disconnect the wires Replace the light and the connector by crimping Replace the light assembly covers Eclairages a Led 3rd brake light JOKON 02818 JOKON 0207014 Sidelights JOKON 05024 Brake position lights JOKON 13262 Flashing lights JOKON 13255 CHAP IX Euro relais station These stations are provided specially for camping car enthusiasts It is fairly easy to find them since all specialized press magazines print frequently updated guides telling you where to find them You can fill up with water in these stations and also and especially you can empty your waste water and the WC cassette Please leave the area in a clean condition for the next user X CHAP X Parking manoeuvres When you find a place to park you will settle for operating using your mirrors but do not hesitate to get help for reversing Some of our models are fitting with a parking detector an ideal aid for demanding motor caravanners The parking detector informs the driver of the distance of an obstacle by means of an audible signal which makes parking safer The system is automatically activated as soon as reverse gear is engaged
50. mount of use Note never use bleach vinegar or other detergents that contain these substances These could damage the seals and other toilet components permanently Operation of appliances Toilet bowl Squirt a few drops of Thetford bathroom cleaner into the toilet Flush the bowl with water and wipe the rest with a damp cloth Clean the seat and the lid The seat and the cover can be removed easily To keep your toilet fresh and prevent deposits from forming in the bowl add a suitable amount of Aqua Rinse into your toilet s flush water tank if appropriate Tip For a really shining toiler wipe with a soft dry cloth after cleaning E Cold weather operation You can use your Thetford Cassette Toiler as normal in cold weather as long as it is in a heated location Otherwise it may freeze We advise you therefore to drain the toilet following the instructions under Storage It is inadvisable to use anti freeze as used in car radiators for it is not environmentally friendly bD It is important that you follow the instructions below if you do not expect to use your Thetford toilet for a long period winter Activate the control panel by pressing the flush button once Open the blade and press the flush button until water stops flowing into the bowl Close the blade Open the access hatch on the outside of the camper and empty the wasteholding tank in an authorised waste disposal point Follow the cl
51. obal guarantee In the event that an auxiliary battery is replaced the new battery must be of the same type and capacity as the auxiliary battery originally installed E Battery level alarm A buzzer is installed on certains models E Fitting electrical options We draw your attention to the need to connect the solar panel according to our recommendations The connection is planned in the pre equipment see electrical diagram provided with the living compartment Any direct connection to the battery may disrupt the correct operation of the electrical installation of our cell The same applies for all additional accessories and generators to be connected after the relay box E Fitting living compartment batteries Fitting the battery underneath the Ford chassis passenger seat Several components are required to fit the additional battery supplied in our various models namely 1 battery 1 drip tray 1 wiring harness 1 degassing pipe 1 holding clamp screw nut and washer 1 battery cover Operation of appliances E Battery under the passenger seat Attachment strap Battery on the floor Through the floor degassing tube Degassing tube Lead Battery E Battery in the floor Degassing tube Lead Battery Operation of appliances S CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION PANEL LCD Our different models are equipped with different types of control panels th
52. on a green LED comes on d d red LED fault Erma Boiler gt E Activation 230V electric operation country option g Off rocker switch h On rocker switch a green LED comes on 230 FA A The water temperature cannot be pre selected it is limited automatically to around 70 C To heat the contents of the water heater more quickly it can be heated with gas and electricity simultaneously The electric immersion heater is fitted with an O overheating controller In the event of an anomaly de activate at the controls wait for 10 mins and re activate Operation of appliances E Security drainage valve FrostControl FrostControl is an autonomous security drainage valve that operates without electrical current If there is a risk of freezing the valve automatically evacuates the contents of the boiler via a purge hose Automatic pressure compensation by pulsations takes place via the safety valve in case of excess pressure in the system a rotating changeover switch in on position b pressure button in off position c pressure button in purge position d purge hose goes through the vehicle floor pan to the exterior 1 Closing the drainage valve Check to see if the rotating changeover switch is in the on position a that is it is parallel to the water connection and in operation The drainage valve can be shut off manually with the p
53. or this The fan comes on by itself at first cold air if there is too much residual heat from a previous heating operation in the heat exchanger Once the residual heat has been eliminated start up commences E Airtronic start up The fuel starts to flow after about 60 seconds and the air fuel mix is ignited in the combustion chamber Once the combination sensor flame sensor has recognised the flame the glow pin will be switched off after about 60 seconds The heater will reach the POWER setting after another couple of minutes amount of maximum fuel and maximum fan speed E Selecting the temperature on the control panel The inside temperature is pre set using the rotary adjustment knob to between 10 C and 30 C depending on the heater selected the area to be heated and the outside temperature The setting chosen is an experimental value E Adjustment when heater is in service The temperature of the space even of the suctioned hot air is monitored constantly when the heater is in service Adjustment commences when the temperature is higher than set on the control knob Four adjustment levels are provided so that the heat current may be adjusted to match precisely the heat delivery required The fan speed and fuel quantity correspond to the respective adjustment levels If the adjusted temperature is still exceeded when the equipment is on its lowest setting the heater will move to the STOP setting Th
54. ow that there is no more air in the circuit when it starts working flame Repeat the operation for each device that uses gas Your preparation operations will be finished when the water and gas are both working Please refer to chapter XI for operation of each appliance PLEASE NOTE more detailed information from the manufacturer of each of these devices is supplied with the vehicle CHAP III Transport des passagers The number of authorized seated positions in your camping car when driving on the road is marked on the registration certificate When travelling passengers must be seated in the places indicated pictograph with safety belts securely fastened amp Equipment accessories and conveniences in the living area of the camping car are designed for use when the vehicle is stationary only This is particularly the case for the extensible television support which is only usable after vehicle total stop PLEASE NOTE A pictogram indicates the seats which must not be used when on the road Their use while the vehicle is in motion may contravene road regulations and introduce risks about which the user should be aware Similarly unexpected movements of the vehicle can make standing people fall over Therefore the driver and passengers should evaluate these risks in each case The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for incidents or accidents occurring whilst the camping car is in motion CHAP IV Char
55. r It is advisable to carry out the necessary checks to keep this device in good working order Control is at the discretion and under the responsibility of the motorhome owner E Safety exit Access to safety exits windows unit door must always be clear of obstacles The safety windows must open toward the exterior or slide horizontally and provide a minimum opening of 450 mm in all directions EN 1646 1 CHAP XV Winter use E PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS For winter driving and particularly for driving on snow you should use the same rules for a camping car as for a private car in other words drive very smoothly without sudden acceleration or braking In any case your camping car will tend to hold the road better than a car simply because it is heavier and therefore grips the road better It will lose its grip later than a car but when it does skid it will be much more difficult to control therefore TAKE CARE You must put chains before driving on thick snow but before driving on snow for the first time it is good idea to install the chains at home in peace It can only be easier than when you really need them often when it is snowing The most difficult problem to solve in the living compartment during winter use is condensation The keyword to prevent the condensation phenomenon is AERATION Particularly in the winter do not close the bottom or top aeration systems in your camping car Another impor
56. r in the water heater to 70 C to maintain the effectiveness of the chemical method for combating micro organisms inside the apparatus Adjust the rotating switch on the thermostat control to position c summer mode 60 C The green b and the yellow g LEDs will light up When the water in the water heater reaches a temperature of 60 C the burner will stop and the yellow LED g will turn off The apparatus should remain lighted for at least 30 minutes and no hot water should be used Residual heat from the thermal exchanger will heat the water to a temperature of 70 C E Fuses The fuses are in the electronic control unit underneath the connector cover Replace defective uses with exactly the same fuses only Unit fuse 10 A delayed action T 10 A Burner fuse 20 A delayed action 6 3 x 32 mm Operation of appliances E AIR HEATER RUNNING ON DIESEL Some different makes of heater are used No more gas oil for heating is supplied once the reserve level of the carburant reservoir has been reached alarm on the control panel Therefore do not wait for this alarm to go off before refilling if you intend to use this type of heating Since starting these heating devices uses a high A amount of 12 V current we highly recommend starting them during travel This operation enables having a warm unit when you stop with a low impact on your battery and gas consumption It is mandatory to stop t
57. ration Gas could accumulate and result in a fire or explosion if this rule is not observed Operation of appliances R DOMETIC refrigerator Dometic CLLERUEE uR 1 ON OFF button 2 230V power selection button 3 Gas power selection button 4 12V power selection button 5 AUTOMATIC power selection button depending on model 6 Frame heating depending on model 7 Temperature threshold control button 8 Temperature threshold display 9 GAS FAULT fault reinitialisation N B itis essential to consult the manual for your refrigerator for detailed information OIOIOLONONONO 8 M THETFORD refrigerator LED control panel 2000 2 00 D oOo mmm Ka THETF RD 1 On Off switch 3 Confirmation button 5 Symbol for 230V 12V gas power sources 6 Cooling level indicator 7 Anti condensation symbol 2 Directional button 4 Directional button 8 Flat batteries symbol Control TOUCHSCREEN D Oar cao On O 9 1 On Off switch 2 Selector for 230V 12V gas power sources 3 Symbol for 230V 12V gas power sources 4 Cooling level selector 5 Cooling level indicator 6 Activation of anti condensation and its symbol 7 Fault code symbol Operation of appliances E GAS OVEN optional mounting on certain models only 0000 The appliance can only be used for cooking and must never be used as a heater Use of this appliance can generate heat and h
58. ree operation even when on the move In winter operation the heater heats the living compartment whilst simultaneously heating the water Hot water only can be produced in summer operation In summer operation the water is heated using the smallest burner flow rate The burner shuts down once the water temperature is reached In winter operation the unit selects the power level required automatically based on the difference between the temperature set on the control panel and the current room temperature The water is heated automatically when the water heater is filled The water temperature depends on the selected operation and the heater output At a temperature of approximately 3 C at the automatic FrostControl safety drain valve the valve will open and drain the water heater An additional altitude kit is required for long periods of heater use at altitudes of 1500 to 2750 m E Fuel supply Fuel quality The heater requires diesel to operate according to DIN EN 590 The use of biodiesel is not permitted Fuel at low temperatures Refineries and even filling stations will automatically make adjustments for normal winter temperatures winter diesel Temperatures below freezing can cause problems if the vehicle still has summer diesel in its tank If no A specific user manual for this model is provided with the camper living compartment special diesel is available for use in very low temper
59. ressure button position b and the boiler filled only when the temperature on the evacuation valve is above TC Shut the drainage valve by pushing on the pressure button The pressure button should lock in position b off 2 Automatic opening of the drainage valve If the temperature is less than 3 C on the drainage valve it will open automatically and the pressure button will pop out position c the water from the heater will drain via the purge hose d 3 Manual opening of the drainage valve Turn the rotating changeover switch 180 until becomes fixed in place the pressure button pops out position c The water from the heater drains via the purge house d To ensure proper drainage the purge hose d of FrostControl must always remain free of obstructions melting snow ice dead leaves etc The warranty does not apply in the case of damage due to freezing Operation of appliances E Filling the water heater Before starting your water heater for the first time and after draining 1 Check to see that the security drainage valve 14 is closed a 2 Switch the water pump on main switch or pump switch b 3 Open the hot water taps in the washroom or in the kitchen mixer tap or single control mixer in the hot position until the water heater is full of water all air has escaped and water is running freely 4 If there has been a frost it is possible that filling will not tak
60. rigerator and the water heater The grills are not supplied as standard with the motor caravan but are available as an aftermarket option from your sales utlet optional WARNING Never fill the gas tank when gas devices are in operation WARNING The installation of gas appliances should be done by an editor Ability which will absolutely make a proof test and leak test the gas circuit Operation of appliances E WATER CIRCUIT Your camping car is equipped with a clean water tank a waste water tank 2 on certain models E Filling Standard The clean water tank is filled through an opening with a screwon stopper located on the unit exterior and indicated with a pictogram Ker Double One of our models is equipped with a traditional filling system inside the living unit in the kitchen block area and another specific system outside the unit Filling is done under domestic pressure 2 5 3 bars with a special adaptor that should be placed at the end of the water input hose Before filling the stopper should be removed with a special wrench that is applied to the flange ring around the opening If the control panel is in fill mode An LED will light up to indicate that the tank is almost full and that filling should be stopped E Internal power supply The water supply uses a 12 V electric pump Pressurize the pump as follows Check that all taps and mixers are closed cold water
61. tant point for the comfort during winter use is the waste water tank which must not freeze Add either antifreeze or salt or alcohol to lower the freezing point N B An optional heating element can be installed by your dealer CHAP XVI Cleaning E External cleaning To clean the body never use a system with rollers since you run he risk of deteriorating or tearing off the ventilation structures of your mobile home High pressure cleaning systems should never be used E Internal cleaning Do not use sponges with abrasive bands to clean the furniture because the furniture covering is of the paper type A Using wallpaper is of course strictly forbidden For the floor avoid sand which is abrasive and can damage the surface of the floor covering Consequently do not allow it to enter the living compartment at all costs Do not use large quantities of water when cleaning the floor since this could reduce the life of your cell presence of wood The best cleaning appliance is the vacuum cleaner We use bay windows and panoramic skylights in methacrylate They should be cleaned only with soapy water and a sponge never use any other type of product see Chapter V Cushions curtains etc generally require dry cleaning CHAP XVII Winter storage This is the period during which you no longer use your camping car Like any other vehicle it tends to age much more quickly when it is not being use
62. the pump s inlet and outlet pipes preparing a container to catch any residual water Switch the pump on to evacuate any water remaining in the pump To avoid problems due to freezing do not reconnect the pipes during the winter and leave all the taps open WARNING If you are not heating your vehicle when winter approaches you must empty all clean water and waste water circuits and the water heater to prevent any damage which will not be covered by the guarantee Operation of appliances E CIRCUIT 230 V E 230V power supply connector The mains power supply is connected to an EEC 230 V connector 2 pins earth on the right or left side of your camping car Lift the protective cover when you want to access it and insert the standard plug Differential protection E 230 V internal power outlets There are one or more 230 V power outlets in your living compartment 230 V protection A Circuit breaker protects your camping car during 230 V voltage This circuit breaker is located in the wardrobe under the bench or low elements in the living compartment depending on the model Move the control upwards I position to switch on the power Operation of appliances E PANORAMIC SKYLIGHTS E Suggested precautions e Close the roof lights fully before driving the vehicle make sure they are locked s Do not leave the roof lights open when absent from the vehicle s Do not open the roof lights in high
63. umidity This means that proper ventilation of the kitchen must be provided E Use A e The push button must be pressed gently then turned to the left to the lighting position When the flame has lit the button must be held down for about 10 seconds If a grill is fitted this is lit by turning the button to the grill position on the right hand side e To light the oven or grill the door must be completely open e Stop pressing the button and turn it to the desired setting The appliance is fitted with an automatic thermostat for temperatures of up to 250 IMPORTANTLY If the oven or grill fails to light the entire procedure must be repeated If the appliance fails to function after 3 attempts you should contact your sales outlet Before using the oven for the first time you must operate it for half an hour at the highest temperature setting E Cleaning Only clean the oven with cleaning products designed for domestic use Operation of appliances E MINI GRILL UK mobile home version only E Manual lighting of the oven grill Push slightly on the control knob and turnit to the lighting position Push the button all the way in then light the burner with a match or a gas lighter Maintain pressure on the knob for 5 10 sec Release the oven knob and turn it to the desired setting N B Manual lighting must be done only by an adult E Automatic lighting of the oven grill To light the oven or the
64. veling everything must be perfectly wedged in and furniture doors must be closed and locked CHAP V Windows and skylights Our units are equipped with plastic windows bays and W SKYROOF front panoramic skylight skylight In most cases your camper is equipped with push out bay windows that open directly to the outside and skylights which must be closed and locked when the camper is on the road 3S010 OPEN AWes4 AUF i NZ OUVERT It is strongly recommended not to use aerosols near the bay windows and skylights risk of ring formation These windows must be cleaned exclusively with Push on the center button to manipulate the handle water and mild soap Never use detergent products including those designed for everyday use In particular those based on hydrocarbons or alcohol may alter window transparency and even cause cracking CLOSED and LOCKED CHAP V Windows and skylights E Panoramic skylight Check to see that it is properly locked by pushing to open the pane If the pane opens repeat the closing clocking procedure Never go backwards to put the crank in its housing E Bathroom skylights Turn the crank as far as possible to obtain opti mal closing When starting opera tion be sure to remove the transport collar CHAP V Windows and skylights E Type 1 Push out Bay Windows the cent
65. wer safety features have been installed to allow sufficient space above and below the bed 2 From an operationally point of view Two sleeping positions Q Be sure that a the table Q bench and cushions are properly 4 Ans positioned and do not block ka ba installation of the bed b the dm ns safety net for the bed has been le detached from the roof 1 Intermediate Bed lowered in two stages halfway automatically simply by pressing the control button In this intermediate position it is of course possible to reach the bed via a ladder as well as in the lower position using the dining table 2 Low The low position can be accessed from the intermediate position by Keeping your finger on the control button until the travel end stop This position enables access to the bed without a ladder but it is no longer possible to use the dinette area for another bed The return to day time position bed in the roof takes place in 3 phases the first two being automatic simply by pressing the control button and the final one until the engine stops by pressing constantly on the control button This is contrary to the maneuver for descending the bed PLEASE NOTE The bed should not be covered with sheets and blankets when manipulated Use of the fold down bed between 1 m from the ground and the programmed intermediate position without adapted access is not permitted
66. winds or heavy rain e Remove snow ice or any dirt from the roof lights before opening them e When the sun is shining the shade for the skylight s must be closed at two thirds maximum e In case of damage see a specialized repair shop The methacrylate glass of the panoramic windows such as that in the living cell bays must be cleaned only with soapy water or with special products for methacrylate glass Fine scratches and some dull stains may be removed with polish and a soft cloth Only use soapy water to clean the blinds Failure to comply with these recommendations will automatically invalidate the guarantee Using products other than soapy water will have disastrous consequences for the acrylic glass deterioration cracks etc A sticker on the skylight recapitulates proper utilization of the skylight and shade Operation of appliances E BEDS E Above the driver Fold the pivoting board down to the horizontal position if there is one in your chosen model Remember to lift it up again to increase your driving space before you start driving E In the dinette area e Put the table between two seats or in front of the seat depending on the model s Put the sliding extensions into position if there are any at each end of the bench e Lastly put the different cushions in place seat and back cushions and other bedding parts s On certain models other bedding parts are furnished in option check with our
67. ype of battery CB 516 charger To access the contactor open the hood remove the two attachment screws and look for it next to the fan G oo Ea ol ER TIE LRS PEI eT mnt En oxo U Q 000 e FE N Operation of appliances E BATTERIE The natural phenomenon by which batteries discharge slowly and regularly means that they are often in a deep discharge situation It has been observed that only a very small percentage of batteries are capable of accepting charge and therefore operating satisfactorily starting from this deep discharge condition In order to avoid this situation you MUST either take out your batteries after charging them and storing them protected from frost or to leave the vehicle connected to the 230 V supply and thus make sure that the living compartment remains charged or at least for short periods 1 or 2 weeks disconnect the batteries and leave them in position after recharging them A Given the diverse and varied conditions of use of cell batteries not supplied by the manufacturer its guarantee is excluded of gl

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