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Summary of Contents for Frankia Frankia 2021
- Page 1 DISCOVER YOUR DISCOVER YOUR NEW FRANKIA NEW FRANKIA O PER AT I N G M AN UAL M O DELLJAHR 2 0 2 1 - Edi t i o n 1...
- Page 2 With this purchase you have chosen a motorhome that is unparalleled in terms of technology, comfort and equipment. You will soon realise just how pleasant it is to travel with a FRANKIA. You will be independent and free, you can determine your daily objectives and stays yourself.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
DSP amplifier with subwoofer - Source selection (Platin) 10. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW SANITARY SYSTEM 11. SPARE PARTS AND EMERGENCY NUMBERS Central supply system Fresh water and waste water Washroom 12. FRANKIA-PARTNER Thetford toilet 12.1 Germany Kitchen area 12.2 Abroad Waste holding tank 12.3... -
Page 4: Departure And Driving
The following should be taken into consideration: Sliding doors, Contents of cupboards, Cutting boards, The double floor that characterises the FRANKIA motorhomes offers additional storage space. Some of these storage Loose objects on tabletops and shelves, Travel utensils in the washroom, Table/ tabletop, Television cabinet spaces are accessible from the inside and outside. -
Page 5: Driving
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 9 • Driving The driver seats can be turned towards the living area. Seat rotation is only permitted when the vehicle is stationary and secured against vehicle movement! In the driving position, the seat must be lowered (at least to the first locking position) A motorhome is driven like any other car: with care and at a suitable speed. -
Page 6: Parking
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 11 Below are a few pointers regarding street signs in Germany. We do not guarantee the completeness Parking and content here. Source: ADAC, Last updated: 08/2019 Shift into gear (put the gearbox in position “P”... -
Page 7: Staying Overnight In The Motorhome Sleeping
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 13 Staying overnight in the motorhome Sleeping The following table shows the regulations of some European countries: (subject to correction) The alcove beds can be used immediately. In order to facilitate access to the driver‘s cab, in the case of Plus floor plans, the extendable central slatted frame should be inserted and locked. - Page 8 Press the Before the Duo bed is raised, the LED FRANKIA reading lights must be folded in to avoid damage switch marked with the up arrow to raise the bed again.
- Page 9 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 17 Only use the bed in the lowest position. Otherwise damage to the bed construction and other furniture Conversion of the seating group to a supplementary bed (option): can be caused.
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Page 10: Ventilation
Windows Roof hatches with fan: FRANKIA motorhomes are equipped with combination roller blinds. These allow optimum darkening during the night and full or partial ventilation, with or without a mosquito net. “Omnivent” roof hatches equipped with a fan can be opened by turning handle “A” in the direction shown. The fan can be switched on/off via the control panel “B”... -
Page 11: Body Door
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 21 3. G AS SYSTEM Body door Allgemeines To open the body door manually, turn the key to the right as far as it will go or press the central locking button (remote The gas system of your motorhome supplies the refrigerator, and the heating with the boiler and the cooker. -
Page 12: Gas Stove
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 23 Using a new gas bottle for the first time: If the gas tank is installed with gas bottles in addition to the Distributor gas box, select the gas source on the 3-way valve. -
Page 13: Gas Supply
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 25 Gas supply Luxembourg Luxembourg bottles are structurally 5 LPG filling stations at identical to German products. Filling and petrol stations in southern The following table provides information on gas supply in some European countries: (subject to correction) bottle exchange are possible. -
Page 14: Refrigerators
The FRANKIA motorhomes come with a Dometic refrigerator (depending on the floor plan at Selection: Thetford) which can be operated with gas, 230 V or 12 V battery. The refrigerator can only be supplied with 12 volts while driving. Use 230 volts or gas preferably when the vehicle is parked. -
Page 15: Electrical System
The maximum connected load of the electrical system when connected to the mains via a cable reel is 3500 watts when rolled out, and only 1000 watts when rolled up. Your FRANKIA motorhome is equipped with a 230 V AC and a 12 V DC system. The connection to the 230 V mains is •... - Page 16 For the electrical installation, an initial commissioning test is carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with Test residual current circuit breaker DIN VDE 0100-600 when assembling every FRANKIA motorhome. If the system is expanded or changed, this test must •...
- Page 17 4.3. In addition, the individual consumers are protected by fuses on the charger. • Long down-times or partially discharged conditions A battery from the MOLL GEL series is used as the living area battery in FRANKIA motorhomes. This is an accumulator • Longer operating times at very high temperatures with GEL technology, which is specially designed for use in the hobby and leisure sector (see MOLL technical data •...
- Page 18 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 35 • Self-discharge of the batteries: Avoid discharging voltages of less than 11 volts. Such deep discharges shorten the life of the batteries considerably. Due to insufficient charge, sulphate formation can also occur, which is difficult to remove. Every battery loses its stored energy over time without a consumer being connected.
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Page 19: Electrical Supply - Control Panel
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 37 Check the cables/wires, plugs and connections for damage Multimedia functions: Insert the plug of the flexible cable into the socket provided on the power supply unit at the parking space Turn on the main disconnect switch on the motorhome these can be activated either by pressing Button 4 or automatically by switching on the ignition or starting the engine. -
Page 20: Fuses 12 Volt
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 39 Fuses 12 Volt | 12 volt fuses from the vehicle battery (additional distribution chassis) Fuse assignment: Nr.: Value: Description Function The following fuses are located in the 6-way fuse holder Multimedia 1 Radio, Subwoofer in the electrical board (see also position A in the photo in... -
Page 21: Inverter
After this time, the yellow “Automatic” LED goes out and the inverter is now in continuous operation. The inverter is swit- ched off again by pressing the ON-OFF switch. In continuous operation, the battery is loaded even without connected As a supplement to your FRANKIA motorhome, the Titan package offers perfect energy management on board. consumers. - Page 22 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 43 Care and maintenance of the LiFePo battery system: Solar module: • The state of charge of the battery should be checked regularly; recharge the battery if necessary. The 2 installed solar modules are BlackLine solar modules with very high efficiency MultiCell technology.
- Page 23 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 45 • Flashes: Operating indicators: Battery protection safety mode: Battery temperature <-20/-30 °C or overtemperature +50 °C. Automatic return and recharge at 2 °C lower. •...
- Page 24 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 47 All LEDs “Current”, “Batt. I”, “Battery full”, “Main Charging”, “Batt. II”, “Power” flash at the same time: Commissioning and function: The top 4 selector switches “BORD” are in an invalid position, the device has switched off for safety. Set the desired battery type according to Page 9 “BORD”...
- Page 25 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 49 Switch on, switch off: Time display: Standby: The time and date are scrolled through with Button 2 (middle). In standby mode, the display has no content. “ON” only appears when the switching output is active and the “Charge” symbol as a warning when the battery is discharged.
- Page 26 Home and On-board battery). If the marker flashes, the isolating relay on the BCB is activated. As a supplement to your FRANKIA motorhome, the BÜTTNER ELEKTRONIK technology package in the Platin Edition, offers perfect energy management on board. For you, this means extra performance, comfort and independence. The...
- Page 27 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 53 Avoid frequent discharges below 30%. The same applies to LiFePo batteries, the greater the depth of di- Solar controller: scharge, the shorter the lifespan of the batteries. However, these batteries do not have to be fully charged or recharged permanently and are usable in a partially charged state between 30% and 100%.
- Page 28 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 55 • Additional charger: “Batt. I” (On-board batteries II, yellow): (Note: This 2nd charging outlet is not used!) ◦ Lights up: On-board batteries are monitored and charged. ◦...
- Page 29 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 57 • Charge booster: “Main charging” (Main charge on-board battery, yellow): ◦ Lights up: The main charging process works in the I phase and then in the U1 charging phase. ◦...
- Page 30 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 59 Control panel: Manual operation of the inverter without automatic mode: Press and hold the ON/OFF switch for longer than 3 seconds. The control panel is located on the left side of the entrance area. If the inverter is to be operated without Automatic mode, e.g.
- Page 31 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 61 Solar remote display: Solar displays: Precise display of all important measurements of the solar system. The display is located in the display box above the entrance door. The measurement and display values of the solar system are scrolled through with Button 1 (left).
- Page 32 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 63 Please note the battery capacity indicator on your battery computer. If the usable capacity falls below 30%, a flashing Clock displays: display should indicate that less than 30% of the battery capacity can still be used and should be recharged if neces- sary.
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Page 33: Eza Lithium Energy System
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 65 Access to the menu: 1- How to use the APP: • a. Download the APP from the website www.eza.fr Hold down Button 3 (right) for more than 3 seconds until “Set” flashes. The settings in the menu can be changed with •... - Page 34 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 67 • Referring to the history: Since the download takes a lot of time, it is better to click on “No” unless this appears to be h.
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Page 35: Radio Map Or Software Update
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 69 5. S ANITARY SYSTEM Central supply (not with M-Line Neo) Your motorhome is equipped with a central supply. All elements are stored together in a storage compartment (see image). -
Page 36: Fresh Water And Waste Water
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 71 When not in use, the water pump should always be switched off using the button on the control panel; In M-Line motorhomes, the fresh water hose reel, the water especially when leaving the vehicle! distributor and the waste water disposal hose are housed in the central supply compartment. -
Page 37: Washroom
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 73 • In the case of heaters, an automatic frost protection valve is attached to Blue Aqua drinking water tank (option): the boiler, which opens automatically if there is a risk of frost in the motor home. -
Page 38: Kitchen Area
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 75 Kitchen area Waste holding tank functional diagram: When the sink is not in use, close the drain with the drain plug to counteract moisture in the motorho- me and deformation of the covers. -
Page 39: Diverse Systems
Heating the mirror: Switch on mirror heating • In the Coachbuilt motorhomes from FRANKIA with convection heating, the cab is heated with the help of heating noz- Start the motorhome engine - press the switch - the indicator lamp zles. There is a heating nozzle and a slider on the passenger side. - Page 40 FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 79 While driving, the slider should be set to the “down” or “blue” position, otherwise warm air from the To disconnect the radiator heating circuit from the body heating circuit, remove the engine heat exchanger would flow out of all the heating nozzles of the motorhome and the windscreen cover from the front passenger storage box and turn the black lever on the heat would fog up (the amount of air flow from the window fans would be too small).
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Page 41: Tables
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 81 A heating booster can optionally be connected to the hea- Rotatable table base: ting circuit for additional hot air supply to the dashboard. Two blower levels can be selected or the booster switched Depending on the floor plan, a rotatable table base is installed. -
Page 42: Tv Compartment
The darkening blind must not be used as a sun blind while driving! The sun visors (A) are provided for this. The display cabinet at the entrance to your motorhome offers space for a FRANKIA flat screen up to a size of 24“. To swing out, press the lever “A”... -
Page 43: Opening Angle Of Rear Storage Compartment Flaps
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 85 Electrically operated darkening blind for Coachbuilt models (standard with luxury equipment package): Opening angle of rear storage compartment flaps (1-piece for rear storage compartment) Before starting the journey, both crossbars must be in the uppermost position. - Page 44 Folding seat with 1-person belt system in round seating group (option for 840/8400 Plus): In FRANKIA 840/8400 Plus floor plans, belt seats are folded up in the round seating group. The 1-person seat belt system from FRANKIA allows you to sit buckled in the direction of travel. •...
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Page 45: Miscellaneous
• First remove the front back and seat cushions of the round seating group If you have chosen a FRANKIA model with a rotating washroom door, you can connect the washroom to the shower opposite in a few simple steps. -
Page 46: Maintenance And Care
If the spare wheel has to be used on the front axle and alloy wheels are fitted, the With good care, your FRANKIA will offer you extremely high living and travel comfort for many years, so we would like to original Mercedes-Benz adapter hub must be fitted. - Page 47 We recommend that you regularly clean the water hose, the fresh water and also the waste water tank. For cleaning, In general, the interior of your FRANKIA does not require any maintenance that you would not otherwise do in your home.
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Page 48: Winter
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 95 8. W INTER Kitchen worktop and shelves made of solid surface material (option): Winter holidays If you follow the instructions described below, you will enjoy the solid surface material for many years. Like all other When you go on a winter holiday, please pay attention to the following: surfaces, a solid surface also needs regular cleaning and care. -
Page 49: Living In Winter
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 97 • If necessary, especially at night, attach the insulating mats to the side and front windows. Decommissioning • Check the state of charge of the body battery. Your motorhome does not need any special care if you do not use it for a long time. -
Page 50: Anti-Freeze
LED – FRANKIA Item no.: 0608980 LED reading light with FRANKIA logo LED – FRANKIA Item no.: 0609120 LED reading light with USB and FRANKIA logo LED – FRANKIA Item no.: 0609125 Indirect lighting rear fitted cupboard LED – FRANKIA Item no.: 0805210 Lighting step LED –... -
Page 51: Gas System
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 101 Gas system Water has an aftertaste: • Sterilise the fresh water tank and piping system, only effective after 6 hours Gas appliances do not work: •... -
Page 52: Heating System
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 103 Flush does not work: Heating goes off alone during operation: • • Check the fresh water tank level Check the gas supply - Check the content of the gas bottle •... -
Page 53: Electric Drop-Down Bed
Gently swing the bed up. Cut a slit in the spacer fabric over the two mainte- nance holes to access the headboard linear drive • Quickly find an authorised FRANKIA dealer for trou- mounting screws. bleshooting • Loosen the two fastening screws and take them out. - Page 54 Installation is done in the reverse order. ched extension piece for Coachbuilt models based on Mer- cedes-Benz. Screw the original towing eye (it is located in • For optional LED headlights, please contact an authorised FRANKIA dealer the tool kit bag)into the extension until it stops.
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Page 55: What You Should Know
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 109 10. W HAT YO U SHO ULD K NOW Towing Fiat models: Chassis number, type plate Body number: For vehicles based on the Fiat Ducato, remove the chrome Body type plate on crossbar in engine compartment trim strip attached with Velcro on the bumper. -
Page 56: Spare Parts And Emergency Numbers
If you need spare parts for your motorhome, please contact your nearest dealer. You can find an overview of our dealer 12.1 Germany and service partners at www.frankia.com/haendlersuche. Write down your body number (this is on the nameplate in the engine compartment) to make identification easier. -
Page 57: Abroad
Tel.: 00 39 – 04 64 82 00 41 Tel.: 0800 11 28 28 Tel. 00 31 / 4 95-72 59 00 Fax: 00 39 – 04 64 82 11 70 info@zionmotorhomes.co.nz Fax. 00 31 / 4 95-72 59 01 info@puntocamper.it www.zionmotorhomes.co.nz/frankia/ info@raemacaravans.nl www.puntocamper.it www.raemacaravans.nl... -
Page 58: Service Partners
FR AN KI A OPERATING MAN UA L F RA NK I A OPERATI NG MANUAL 115 Sweden Norway Norway Norway Switzerland Slovakia Forsbergs Fritidscenter AB Stamsaas Fritid AS Grenland Bobilsenter AS Reime & Lode AS Lorenz Nutzfahrzeuge AG Toptrade Hugo Hedströms väg 6 Vogts vei 40 Rodmyrsvingen 120... -
Page 59: Commercial Rentals
Fax: 0 93 51 / 44 97 info@reisemobile-coburg.de info@autohaus-imhof.de www.reisemobile-coburg.de www.autohaus-imhof.de If there should ever be a problem with your FRANKIA motorhome, it doesn‘t matter where you are in Europe. Any trade or service partner listed here will be happy to help you. - Page 60 FRANKIA is a PILOTE Group company FRANKIA-GP GmbH Bernecker Straße 12 | 95509 Marktschorgast Telefon: +49 (0)92 27 738-0 | Fax: +49 (0)92 27 738-49 E-Mail: info@frankia.de Experience the world of FRANKIA online. www.frankia.com The illustrations in this catalogue are examples. They may contain accessories and extras that are not included in standard equipment packages.
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