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- Page 1 Dexter 570 4x4 Operating Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction _____________________________________ Page 5 Rights and duties _______________________________ Page 9 Water system __________________________________ Page 13 Gas system _____________________________________ Page 21 Electrical system ______________________________ Page 25 Heating ________________________________________ Page 33 Toilet __________________________________________ Page 37 Electrical appliances ____________________________ Page 43 Openings ______________________________________ Page 49 Shut-down for winter ___________________________ Page 55 Care ___________________________________________ Page 61 Miscellaneous and accessories ___________________ Page 65... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction... - Page 7 In this operating manual you will find tips and information from Karmann-Mobil concerning the everyday care and maintenance of your vehicle so that you can enjoy all its advantages.
- Page 8 With the delivery of your vehicle from Karmann-Mobil you also received a folder. In this folder you will find instructions for each electric appliance from the respective manufacturer. Before using the vehicle the first time, ensure to read these instructions. The information contained in these instructions take precedence over the information provided in this operating manual.
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Page 9: Rights And Duties
Rights and duties... - Page 11 1 – Rights and duties of owners of motorhomes Waste water can only be drained at dedicated locations like roadside service areas, waste disposal stations or public and private sanitary facilities. Attention: Public storm sewers may not be used for drainage as they do not have facilities for waste water treatment.
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Page 13: Water System
Water system... - Page 15 1 – Water circuit Fresh water Hot water Fresh water Waste water Kitchen sink Pump Hot water Shower heater cubicle Wash basin Toilet Draining the Draining Draining waste boiler fresh water Cassette waste water holding tank Waste water must only be drained at locations which are fully equipped for this purpose (campsites/caravan parks , waste disposal stations, etc.).
- Page 16 In winter, this tank remains free of ice as long as the motorhome is heated. It can be drained via a manual drain valve. The water level sensor measures the amount of water remaining in the tank. The control panel shows the filling level in percent. The fresh water tank is filled by a hose without adapter piece via the plug on the front left hand side of the vehicle.
- Page 17 4 – Draining the fresh water Turn off the power at the control panel. Open the fresh water drain valve located in the box on the rear right-hand side. Open all taps to ensure complete drainage. To finish the draining process, start the pump and let it run for a short period;...
- Page 18 ▪ Filling the boiler Before its first use, the entire water supply must be rinsed with clean water. Check whether the rotary switch of the drain valve (Frost Control), which is located in the rear left-hand box, is in the “Operation” position, i.e.
- Page 19 6 – Kitchen sink and washbasin The kitchen sink and wash basin are made of plastic and must be cleaned with suitable household products. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. 7 – Shower cubicle The shower cubicle is equipped with a mixer tap. The sink must be cleaned regularly with a suitable household product.
- Page 20 Waste water can only be drained at dedicated locations like roadside service areas, waste disposal stations or public and private sanitary facilities. For safety reasons and to maintain the warranty, changes to the water system must only be made by authorised dealers with the written consent of Karmann-Mobil.
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Page 21: Gas System
Gas system... - Page 23 1 – Gas circuit Gas pressure regulator Supply line to cooking hob Propane gas cylinder (5 kg) 2 – Commissioning Your vehicle can accommodate 2 propane cylinders weighing 5 kg (7) each (not included in the delivery). The cylinders can be found in the box on the right-hand side in the rear storage room.
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Page 25: Electrical System
Electrical system... - Page 27 1 – Electric circuit INT. Battery charger Thermal RCD circuit breaker Fuse box Automatic circuit-breaker Automatic circuit-breaker Safety fuse (50 A) Fuses (50 A) Fresh water Engine battery Waste water fill Engine battery tank fill level level sensor sensor 2 – Operation of the system It is the function of the electrical system to make your vehicle as autonomous as possible.
- Page 28 3 – Electric power supply 230 V For supplying your vehicle with 230 V, the vehicle must be connected via a standard CEE-coupling outside on the rear left-hand side of the vehicle. It is recommended to use a three-core supply lead with sufficient cross-section (3x2.5 mm ) and a length of max.
- Page 29 Distribution module Distribution module ▪ The distribution module is located in the electrical compartment. It contains all fuses and distributes the power supply to all premises in the vehicle. Battery charger ▪ The battery charger is located in the electrical compartment and is used to charge the batteries. It runs permanently and converts the 230 V voltage to 12 V.
- Page 30 This results in a considerable decline in battery power and has a negative effect on the electric components, especially the distribution module. The Karmann-Mobil warranty does not apply in cases of exhaustive/total discharge.
- Page 31 5 – Fuses 12 V Distribution module Fuse holder F1 – Free slot Heating 20 A (diesel or gas) F2 – Refrigerator resistor (yellow) F3 – Heating Refrigerator 15 A F4 – Step (blue) Electric lift bed top 15 A Combined control panel F5 –...
- Page 32 Do not smoke when working on the living room battery. Switch off all appliances and all lights. For safety reasons and to maintain the warranty, changes of the electrical system must only be made by authorised dealers with the written consent of Karmann-Mobil.
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Page 33: Heating
Heating... - Page 35 1 – Ventilation circuit Exhaust air Silencer COMBI TRUMA D6 heater (can be used without upgrade up to an altitude of 1,500 m) Warm air Diesel tank output Cold air intake 2 – Operation The heater is installed in the rear left-hand box and is operated with diesel fuel. The heater takes the fuel directly from the fuel tank and warms the cold air taken in from the living room.
- Page 36 Control panel ▪ Hot water menu symbol Energy selection menu symbol Status line Menu line (top) Heating menu symbol Time indicator Display of 230 V mains voltage Settings / values (supply current) Menu line (bottom) Return button Rotary/pressure switch Different values and parameters can be selected, changed and stored with the rotary/pressure switch.
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Page 37: Toilet
Toilet... - Page 39 1 – Toilet installation Fresh water Pump + Filter Toilet Cassette waste holding tank 2 – Use The toilet system of your vehicle consists of a toilet bowl with flushing and an emptying tank (cassette). Toilet bowl ▪ The toilet bowl is equipped with a folding seat and a lid. There is a latch underneath the seat that lets you open a slider in order to empty the toilet bowl.
- Page 40 Swivel the toilet bowl into a comfortable position before use. It is recommended to use the flush knob to allow water to flow into the toilet bowl. The water stops flowing as soon as the flush button is released. After use, open the slider by turning the handle anti-clockwise. Use the flush key for flushing the bowl.
- Page 41 - Place the cassette in a vertical position. Rotate the swivel arm upwards. Remove the dosing cap from the swivel arm. Pour the amount of WC fluid prescribed by Thetford into the tube of the swivel arm. - Subsequently, add sufficient water so that the bottom of the cassette is adequately covered (approx.
- Page 42 - After the cassette is emptied, reinsert the cassette into its enclosure. 3 – Cleaning and maintenan Use mild soap or washing-up liquid to clean the toilet bowl, the seat and the lid as well as the outside of the toilet. The rubber seal of the slider must be regularly maintained (once or twice a month, depending on use).
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Page 43: Electrical Appliances
Electrical appliances... - Page 45 1) Cooking hob ▪ Use In order to start and operate the hob, open the main shut-off valve of the cylinder. On the hob, turn the respective knob from the closed position (0) anti-clockwise to the maximum open position (large flame symbol). Press the button and hold it in this position.
- Page 46 2 – Refrigerator ▪ Your vehicle is equipped with a compressor refrigerator. The refrigerator is designed for operation with 12 V DC. The refrigerator allows you to store fresh food. You may also store frozen food in the freezer compartment. Turn the temperature controller clockwise to switch the refrigerator on.
- Page 47 Defrosting the freezer compartment ▪ Take out all foodstuffs and store in another refrigerator, if available. Turn the temperature controller to level 0. Keep the door open. Never use any mechanical tools or heat sources to remove the ice layers or to loosen objects that are iced up or frozen in place.
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Page 49: Openings
Openings... - Page 51 1 – Windows ▪ Window adjustment devices The side windows of your vehicle are all equipped with adjustment devices that allow opening in two different positions. To open the window, unlock the lever by turning it a quarter turn toward the left to the vertical position.
- Page 52 ▪ Skylight in the living room The living room of your vehicle is equipped with two skylights above the different living areas. In order to open the skylight, press the release button to unlock the bracket and pull the bracket down.
- Page 53 No blinds must be closed while driving The blinds are intended for darkening and not meant as a sun protection! The blinds on the roof hatches may only be closed 2/3 during the daytime! Heat accumulation causes deformation! ▪ Blinds and insect screens for skylights To close the blind of the skylight, place it in the desired position.
- Page 54 The upper storage compartments in the living room can be opened with a handle. To open the storage compartment, press the handle down and pull it out. Do not overload the drawers! Before starting your journey, always make sure that all doors (including cabinet doors) are properly closed to avoid opening of doors and the falling out of objects while the vehicle is in motion.
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Page 55: Shut-Down For Winter
Shut-down for winter... - Page 57 1 – Water The water system must be drained completely to avoid the risk of mould formation or frost. ▪ Draining fresh water Turn off the power at the control panel. Open the fresh water drain valve located in the box on the rear right-hand side.
- Page 58 2–Gas Before shut-down for a longer period of time, it is highly recommended to disconnect the gas cylinders and to store them in a well ventilated place. Close the gas supply on the cylinder, disconnect the main stopcock and undo the fastening of the cylinders, so that you can take them out of their compartment.
- Page 59 4 – Toilet ▪ Toilet bowl Use mild soap or washing-up liquid to clean the toilet bowl, the seat and the lid as well as the outside of the toilet. Never use cleaning agents containing chlorine, solvents or other corrosive components. ▪...
- Page 60 Throughout the shut-down period, make sure that all doors and windows are opened completely once per month for approx. 10 minutes to vent the interior of the vehicle and to prevent the generation of unpleasant odours and the formation of mould. Note: If the vehicle is parked in a garage, you may leave one or several windows in a permanent ventilation position to ensure natural ventilation.
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Page 61: Care
Care... - Page 63 1 – Wash room All sanitary facilities must be cleaned regularly in order to avoid any risk of mould formation. Use a damp sponge and washing-up liquid or soapy water for the washbasin, the shower cubicle and the toilet bowl. Use a sponge and a stainless steel detergent for the kitchen sink.
- Page 64 ▪ Seals and gaskets Clean seals and gaskets with a moist sponge and conventional washing up liquid. Thoroughly rinse and dry after cleaning. Apply talcum powder or cleaning agents approved by the window manufacturer on rubber gaskets. 4 – Fabrics ▪...
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Page 65: Miscellaneous And Accessories
Miscellaneous and accessories... - Page 67 1 – Step Your vehicle is equipped with an electric step for easy access to the living room. To extend the step, press the left arrow of the key in the living room’s entrance. To retract the step, press the right arrow. If you forget this, the step will automatically retract when the vehicle’...
- Page 68 5 – USB connection Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port. It is located above the wardrobe. 6 – Solar panel (optional) connectio By means of the solar panel you will be able to supply the vehicle with another energy source in addition to the 230 V supply.
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Page 69: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting... - Page 71 The following list of possible faults which may potentially occur on different appliances in your vehicle and their causes is by no means complete. If everything seems to be normal but the problem still persists, please contact the customer service of your authorised dealership. For safety reasons and to keep the warranty valid, any changes to the systems –...
- Page 72 3 – Electrical system One or several electrical appliances do not work. ▪ ➢ The appliances are not in the “ON” position. ➢ Switch on the electric power supply on the control panel. ➢ The circuit breaker has tripped. ➢ The fuse for the corresponding appliance must be replaced. Make sure you have switched the electric power supply off before changing a fuse.
- Page 73 Model year 2020...
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