Care And Maintenance Of Equipment; Heating; Gas Cooker; Second Battery (Leisure Battery) - Westfalia Joker Maintenance And Operation

2.0 Care and Maintenance of Equipment

2.1 Heating

The outer casing of the auxiliary heater is factory equipped with surface
protection. However, whilst driving damage to the protective layer can not
be excluded, it is recommended that the housing is checked at certain
intervals (twice per year), and repaired if necessary.
To do this you can use normal corrosion inhibitors.
In summer you should run the heating once a month for about 10 minutes.
The life of the glow plug (D2L) and spark plug (B2L) is limited. Before
camping in winter check the condition of the glow plug (or spark plug).
After 10 years the heat exchanger of the heater must be changed for an
original equipment part by either the manufacturer or an authorised repair
shop.

2.2 Gas Cooker

To clean the stove top and the gas burner, remove the stove grate by
releasing at the two points it is fastened to the stove top.
When cleaning the gas stove, make sure that the thermocouple that sticks
up near the gas burner is not bent. A bent or broken thermocouple
prevents any further use of the burner, as the flame goes out, despite
prolonged actuation of the safety pilot time and again. The thermocouple
needs to be replaced by an expert if this happens.
If the flame pattern overtime becomes uneven, this is a sign of poor
combustion. Regular cleaning of the burner cover is advisable. The burner
covers are removable by twisting them a quarter turn, so that the slots can
be cleaned with ordinary water or a brush.
2.3 Refrigerator
Defrosting of the appliance
The ice on the evaporator should be no more than 3 - 4mm thick, so that
the cooling capacity is not diminished.
To defrost power is interrupted when operating using gas by shutting off
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the gas supply or when operating in electric mode by the switch. The
defrost water runs into the drip tray, which can be pulled forward and
emptied. Do not use a heater to speed up the defrost as this could
damage components. The door of your refrigerator has a PVC edging to
ensure a proper seal. Clean this PVC edging only with clear water and
never with chemical additives.
Measures when fridge is not going to be used for a long period.
If your fridge is going to be out of service for a long time switch off the
power supply and empty contents. After the defrosting of the refrigerator it
should be carefully cleaned and dried (leave door open or detach).

2.4 Second Battery (Leisure Battery)

Proper function of the electrical system, especially the additional heating
depends very much on the charge level of the second battery.
Whilst driving the second battery is charged by the alternator.
The second battery is located under the driver's seat. It can be reached by
pushing the seat forward, and opening the cover.
How often you should check the battery acid level will depend on the
operating conditions of the vehicle and the season.
Even maintenance free batteries must be checked and maintained (see
instructions for the vehicle).
When detached the second battery terminals should be insulated. They
must not come into contact with vehicle earth.
Well before the start of a journey the battery should be sufficiently charged
using the built in battery charger.