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Introduction Dear Motor Home Owners, We would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new HOBBY motor home and hope that you will always enjoy traveling with it. Please read this manual carefully, even if you have been driving a motor home for a longer period of time.
Chapter 6: Electrical Installations Leveling supports ........... 03-7 Safety instructions ..........06-1 Entrance steps ............03-8 HOBBY on-board control panel ......06-1 Externally mounted constructions ......03-9 Electric power supply ..........06-6 Function of the power generating unit ....06-7...
Introduction 00-2 Caravan battery ............ 06-10 Chapter 9: Gas Fuse protection of the electric system ....06-11 General safety rules for using LPG fittings .... 09-1 Interior circuit diagrams ........06-13 Gas supply ............. 09-3 Subsequently installed devices ......06-29 Heating ..............
For this reason, no 1.2 Before taking your first drive claims may be asserted against HOBBY based on the conten- ts of this user manual. Those accessories that are available at Please do not consider this manual to be just a means of refe- the time of going to print are described here.
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Introduction 01-2 Please note the following before operating the vehicle: Designations in the operating • Check the tyre pressure. instructions Please refer to the section on tyre pressure. • Load the vehicle correctly. Keep to the technically per- This manual explains the motor home in the following man- missible overall mass.
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01-3 Introduction Handling instructions Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words beginning with the symbol “•“. Notes Notes point out important details that ensure your motor home and its fittings will function perfectly. Please remem- ber that there may be some differences in description to the various kinds of equipment that can be supplied.
02-1 Safety Chapter 2: Safety 2.2 Fire protection Precautions against fire 2.1 General information • Never leave children alone in the vehicle. • Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and coo- • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Never cover built- king devices. in compulsory ventilation (skylights with compulsory ventila- • Any changes to the electric system, gas system or built-in tion or roof fan). Keep compulsory ventilation free of snow devices may only be carried out by an authorised work- and leaves - danger of suffocation! shop. • Note the headroom of the entrance door and the driver's • Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance.
Safety 02-2 2.3 Road safety 2.4 What to observe before taking your first drive • Before driving, check that the signal and light equipment, steering and brakes all function properly. Vehicle registration • If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered. (approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check This also applies to your new motor home. Apply for registration the brake system and the gas system. at your local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. • Completely open and fasten the dimming system on the front and side windows.
The initial certificate will be given to you together with the registration document. Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised! If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho- rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you! 2.5 Before and while driving As the owner / driver of the vehicle, you are responsible for the state of the vehicle. Please observe the following points: Exterior Check the exterior of the vehicle and carry out the following preparations before driving: Preparing the vehicle • If the leveling supports have been extended, retract them.
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Safety 02-4 • Close the tap for the sewage tank. • Heavy and/or voluminous objects (e.g. TV, radio) must be • Close all taps and quick-action stop valves for gas devices. secured before driving. The only exception is for heaters that are to be used while • Completely open and secure the optional cockpit dimming driving. system. • If necessary, remove any electric cables from the exterior socket. Do not overload the vehicle! It is imperative that you note the • If necessary, retract the TV antenna as for as possible. permissible axle loads, the technically permissible overall • If necessary, secure any loads on the roof, ensuring that they mass as well as the permissible height, width and length will not slide. of the mobile home. • The same applies for bicycles. Place a note with all important measures and weights in a • Turn off the light in the tent in front of the motor home. visible place in both the caravan and the driver‘s cabin. Interior Some preparations must also be carried out inside the mobile home. Preparing the interior • Sort loose objects and stow them in the compartments. • Place heavy objects in the lower compartments.
Safety 02-5 Driver‘s cabin Do not forget the following: • Adjust the interior and exterior mirrors as well as your seat. • Check the lights. In addition: • Check your tire pressure. • Check all liquids, such as oil, cooling water, brake fluid and windscreen cleaning liquid, and fill them up if necessary. 2.6 Notes for your journey • Turn off all gas devices (heating, refrigerator, etc.) before putting petrol in the tank.
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Safety 02-6 • Secure all doors and flaps. Shunting • After you have finished loading, check the overall weight on a public scales. Your mobile home is far larger than an automobile. Do not exceed axle loads and permissible overall weight. The following applies for shunting: • Even if the exterior mirrors have been set correctly, there is an extremely large blind angle. Roof load (50 kg maximum) • Use assistance from other persons to park in places where The height of the mobile home may vary from one journey to you have a difficult view. the next due to different roof loads. The following applies for roof loads: Passenger safety • Add the measurement of the roof load to the height of the mobile home.
Safety 02-7 Driving Driving in reverse The following applies for driving in reverse: Take a trial drive before leaving on your first large journey in order to familiarize yourself with the mobile home. Remember • Use the assistance of a person outside the vehicle when to practise driving backwards. driving in reverse. The following applies for driving: Driving through curves • Do not underestimate the length of the mobile home. Due to its height, a mobile home begins to sway more quickly • Be careful when driving into inner courtyards and through than an automobile.
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Safety 02-8 The following applies when getting petrol: • Turn off all gas devices (heating, refrigerator, etc.)! • Turn off all cell phones! • Never get anything other than diesel fuel. • Never mistakenly fill the fresh water tank with fuel. Saving energy in winter It is very easy to save energy inside your mobile home. This applies especially to heating in winter. The following applies for saving energy: • Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the heating valve.
02-9 Safety 2.8 Emergency equipment To be prepared in case of an emergency, you should always carry the three emergency devices on board and familiarize yourself with them. First-aid kit (standard equipment) The first-aid kit should always be at hand and have a fixed position in your mobile home. Any objects removed from the first-aid kit should be replaced immediately. Expiry dates should be checked regularly. 2.7 Tools on board Reflective jacket (not included in scope of delivery) In acc. with EN 471, we recommend that you carry and wear Tools on board are located inside the entrance step.
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Safety 02-10 Fire extinguisher (not included in scope of delivery) Familiarize yourself with how to operate the fire extinguisher. Pay attention to the date when it must be refilled! The fire ex- tinguisher must be checked every 2 years. Precautions against fire • Never leave children alone in the vehicle. • Familiarize yourself with the position and use of the emer- gency exits. 100 m • Do not block any escape routes. • Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and coo- king devices. Warning triangle (standard equipment) • Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance. The warning triangle should also always be at hand and have • Store a fire blanket near the cooker. a fixed position in your mobile home, preferably together with • Familiarize yourself with the instructions on the fire extingu- the first-aid kit. isher.
Safety 02-11 2.9 Maximum speeds Never exceed the maximum speed of the country in which you are driving! The following table lists the maximum speeds for mobile homes in European countries . (Status: 2000-01-03) Country M easurements (m) Permissible overall Maximum speed (km/h) width length weight (t) in cities outside cities on motorways Belgium 2,50 up to 7,5 90/120 *1 over 7,5 60/90 *1 Bulgaria 2,60 up to 7,5 over 7,5 Denmark 2,55 up to 3,5 over 3,5 Germany 2,55 up to 3,5 100 130 *2 3,5 up to 7,5 100 *19 over 7,5 Estonia...
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Safety 02-12 Country M easurements (m) Permissible overall Maximum speed (km/h) width length weight (t) in cities outside cities on motorways Macedonia 2,50 50/60 Netherlands 2,55 *14 80/100 *1 Norway 2,55 12,4 up to 3,5 80/90 *1 3,5 over 7,5 Austria 2,55 up to 3,5 100 130 *8 3,5over 7,5 Poland 2,50 up to 2,5 over 2,5 Portugal 2,55 up to 3,5 90/100 *17 120 *7 over 3,5 80/90 *17 Romania...
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Safety 02-13 *1: On expressways. *2: Recommended speed 130 km/h. *3: Reduce speed by 10 km/h on wet roads and by 20 km/h on motorways. *4: On gravel roads: 80 km/h. *5: On roads with more than one lane in both directions. *6: On motorways. *7: A driver who has not held his licence for more than one year may not drive faster than 90 km/h. Corresponding stickers (available in the offices of the ACP) must be applied visibly to the rear of the vehicle. *8: From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.: 110 km/h on all motorways with the exception of the A1 (Salzburg-Vienna) and the A2 (Salzburg-Villach). *9: Up to 1100 ccm: 70 km/h, up to 1800 ccm: 80 km/h, over 1800 ccm: 90 km/h. *10. 70km/h if the driver has held his licence for less than 2 years. *11: In accordance with Section 57 a of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations, vehicles with a maximum overall weight of more than 7.5 t require a tachograph. However, it is in dispute whether this is also applicable for motor homes that are privately used. *12: A heavy vehicle fee must be paid on all roads for all vehicles with a maximum overall weight of more than 3.5 t. *13: The experience of the past few years has shown that objections are no longer raised with regard to extra-wide or extra-long German vehicles. *14: 2.55 m on all main roads; 2.20 m on all roads marked “B“. *15: Motor homes that were first registered from 1995 onwards with an empty weight of 1,875 kg as well as those first registered from 1981 onwards with an empty weight oof 1,800 kg may drive a maximum of 100 km/h. *16: A closed sewage system is often mandatory on Swedish camping grounds.
Safety 02-14 2.10 When you stop driving Switching electric consumption: The following applies when switching electric consump- Selecting a parking space tion: • Switch the refrigerator from 12 V to gas or 230 V. Otherwise, The following applies for selecting a parking space: if the motor is not on, the 12 V electrical supply will automa- • Select a parking space that is as level as possible. tically turn itself off after a few minutes. • If possible, pick your spot in daylight. Securing the vehicle Water system Empty the entire water system if the vehicle is not heated when The following applies when securing the vehicle:...
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The figure for the technically permissible overall mass is ba- sed on information given by the Hobby Mobile Home Plant in Technical changes may only be carried out after being cooperation with the manufacturer of the base vehicle. This released by the manufacturer.
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Chassis 03-2 4. Loading Siesta Loading corresponds to the difference between the "technically T 555 FS T 555 AK T 650 ... permissible overall mass" and the "mass when the vehicle is rea- Reduced load T 555 AK dy to start". This value must take into consideration the masses capacity T 600 ...
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03-3 Chassis 5. Reduced load capacity for T 650 to 3500 kg Before driving, you must open the overflow valve for the fresh water tank. To reduce the weight when the vehicle is ready to start, the fresh water tank has been fitted out with an overflow valve, located to the right in the seat and marked with a warning sign.
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[kg] ready to weight start T 555 FS Siesta (C) 2560 2819 3500 T 600 FC Siesta (C) 2625 2889 3500 T 600 GFLC Siesta (C) 2720 2984...
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[kg] T 555 FS Siesta (C) 3500 1750 2250 215/75 R 16 C 5 / 65 / 160 5½ J x 16, ET 56 215/75 R 16 C 5 / 65 / 160 6½...
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Chassis 03-6 Weight of accessories, T Series Radio, preparation for Remifront cockpit shade (plissé) Return passage video system with flat screen Satellite antenna, fully assembled (incl. 3 kg mast) Skylight, elec. 600 x 600 REMistar 10.8 Object Weight (kg) Solar system with 2 modules, each 50 W 16.0 Solar system with 2 modules, each 75 W / 85 W 18.0...
03-7 Chassis Retracting leveling supports • Use crank to release leveing supports. • Retract leveling supports. • To lock leveling supports, press fork (1). 3.3 Leveling supports Leveling supports, standard design The leveling supports are located at the rear of your mobile home.
Chassis 03-8 3.4 Entrance step The entrance step is automatically retracted when the motor starts. Your mobile home has an electric entrance step (1). Use the switch on the inside, next to the entrance door to activate it. Do not step on the entrance step until it has been com- pletely extended! Mind the different heights of the steps and ensure that the ground in front of the entrance is firm and level.
03-9 Chassis 3.5 Externally mounted constructions Registering accessories in the vehicle's documents • Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted constructions. • Drive your mobile home to the Technical Surveyance Asso- ciation (TÜV). • The TÜV will survey your externally mounted constructions and draw up an appropriate expertise.
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• Avoid braking sharply and racing starts. 4.1 Wheels • Avoid long drives on poor roads. • Never drive an overloaded vehicle. On your first drive with your mobile home, please check that your tire bolts are still securely tightened after having driven 50 km and, if necessary, tighten them with a torque of 160 Nm for 15" wheel rims (steel and light metal) and 180 Nm for 16" wheel Tubeless tires have been mounted on your HOBBY mobile rims (steel and light metal). After this, the tire bolts should be home. Under no circumstances may tubes be inserted in checked regularly that they are securely tightened. these tires! 4.2 Tires Use only tires that have been entered in the vehicle's documents. Other tire sizes may only be used if they have been permitted by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle.
Wheels, tires, brakes 04-2 If the pressure is too low, this may cause overheating of the tire, possibly resulting in severe damage to the tire. For the correct inflation pressure, please refer to the table in the chapter on “Technical Data“ or the operating instructions for the basic vehicle. 4.4 Tread depth Replace your tires as soon as the tread depth is only 1.6 mm. 4.3 Inflation pressure Tires may not be exchanged crosswise, i.e. from the right side of the vehicle to the left and vice versa. The inflation pressure of all tires as well as the spare tire should be checked approx. every 4 weeks and before you go on longer journeys. The following applies when checking inflation pressure: • Check the pressure only when the tire is cold. Tires age even if they are used seldom or not at all. • If checking or correcting the pressure of a warm tire, the pressure must be 0.3 bar higher than for a cold tire.
04-3 Wheels, tires, brakes 4.5 Wheel rims 4.6 Snow chains Use only those wheel rims listed in the vehicle‘s documents. Please observe the following points, should you wish to use Use snow chains only on the front axle. other wheel rims. Never drive faster than 50 km/h. The following applies when using other wheel rims: Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads. - Size, - construction, Ornamental hub caps must be removed before putting on snow chains. - injection depth and - carrying power must be sufficient for the permissible total weight.
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Wheels, tires, brakes 04-4 4.8 Repair kit Shake the bottle. Open the fill hose (1) on the bottle (foil seal is thereby punctured). Do not use the tire repair kit if the tire was damaged as a result of driving without air. Small cuts, especially in the tire tread, can be resealed using the tire repair kit. Do not remove foreign objects (such as screws or nails) from the tire. The tire repair kit can be used as long as the outside temperature is approx. -30° C or higher.
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04-5 Wheels, tires, brakes Pull the stopper (4) from the fill hose (1). Push the fill Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve. hose onto the tire valve. Remove the valve insert (2) with the valvecore remover (3). Do not lay the valve insert (2) down in sand or dirt. Hold the bottle down with the filling tube and then press them together. Press the entire b ottle contents into the tire. Pull the fill hose off (1) and screw the valve insert (2) tightly into the tire valve with the valve-core remover (3).
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Wheels, tires, brakes 04-6 may not drive any further. If the minimum value is still indicated (8), correct the tire pressure according to the tire pressure table in the gas bottle container. Drive carefully to the nearest mechanic and have the tire replaced. Danger of accidents! If the required tire pressure is still unattainable, the tire is too severely damaged. In this case, the tire repair kit can no longer provide an ef- fective seal. Therefore, do not drive any further. Notify a service station or the 24-hour service hotline. Open the air hose (5) on the tire valve. Insert the plug (6) into the cigar lighter socket. Then pump the tires (Fig. 7). do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes! Danger of overheating! If sufficient air pres- sure is unattainable, drive 10 meters (either forward or in reverse) so that the sealant can be evenly distributed within the tire. Repeat the pumping process. Resume driving immediately, so that the sealant can be evenly distributed within the tire. Maximum speed: 80 km/h. Drive carefully, especially in curves. Check tire pressure after driving 10 minutes. If the tire pressure has fallen under this minimum value (8), you...
04-7 Wheels, tires, brakes 4.10 Brakes The components in the brake system are part of the General Type Approval (“Allgemeinen Betriebserlaubnis“, ABE). If you change the components in the brake system, the type approval expires. Any changes are only possible if they have been released by the manufacturer. In your own interests, you should have the brakes checked regularly by your Fiat or Peugeot repair shop. Adhere the provided sticker to the combination instru- ment within sight of the driver. Dispose of used tire repair The following applies when maintaining the brake system: kit at a service station. • Check the level of brake fluid regularly. • Check the brake system and brake hoses regularly for lea- kage. Martens often gnaw at rubber hoses. Danger of accidents! Have the tires replaced at the • Use only those brake oils that have the same features as the nearest service station. oils that are already in the brake circuit. Further information is given in the operating instructions 4.9 Changing the tire for the Ford Transit.
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05-3 Exterior Structure 5.2 Ventilation The following applies for ventilation: Ventilation is important if you want to feel comfortable in your mobile home. No-draught ventilation has been integrated above the driving unit in your mobile home. The roof lights ensure ven- tilation.
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05-4 Exterior Structure Heating We recommend that you remove the ventilation grate if the The heating system is supplied with fresh air from outside (1). outside temperature is very high. This allows more air to This ventilation flap also permits exhaust air from the system permeate to the refrigerator, intensifying refrigeration.
05-5 Exterior Structure 5.3 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are supplied with the motor home: - one master key - two keys for the following locks on the basic vehicle: driver‘s door and passenger door Entrance door Opening Note the manufacturer‘s operating instructions for the...
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Exterior Structure 05-6 To avoid damaging the lock and the doorframe, the inner door handle must be in a horizontal position and not slan- ted upwards. Remember that the entrance door is your escape route in an emergency. Never barricade the door from the outside! Luggage trunk flap Opening •...
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05-7 Exterior Structure Exterior gas supply Toilet flap Opening At the customer‘s request, the mobile home can be fitted with • Use key to unlock flap (1). an exterior gas supply (3). Equipment that uses gas, such as • Press both buttons (1 and 2) and open flap. a gas grill or a gas lamp, can be supplied from outside the mobile home.
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Exterior Structure 05-8 Fresh water filler neck Water supply for exterior shower Opening Opening • Use key to unlock (1). • Slide cover flap (1) up to gain access to water supply. • Turn lid (2) firmly and remove. Closing Closing •...
05-9 Exterior Structure 5.4 Exterior mirror Please refer to the operating instruction for the basic vehicle for information on how to adjust the exterior mirrors of your mobile home. 5.5 Condensation in headlight systems One of the problems often complained about is condensation on tthe outer glass of headlights or rear lights mde of clear glass.
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230 V network. supplies and protects the 230V consumers • 50A FUSES VEHICLE/ and CONSUMER BATTERIES 6.2 HOBBY on-board control panel The electric power supply is provided via the HOBBY on-board control panel in connection with an automatic battery charger.
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Electrical Installations 06-2 Advice and instructions • Should the consumer battery be removed, isolate the plus pole (to prevent short circuits when turning on the motor). Important! • If you are stopping in one place for a very long time, un- clamp the battery or recharge it regularly.
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06-3 Electrical Installations • To avoid damage to the module, ensure that the plugs are plugged in firmly. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 • To switch off the power supply for the entire system, set the main switch 230 to "0" (OFF). •...
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Electrical Installations 06-4 8) Signals that generator is charging vehicle and consumer The refrigerator, electric entrance step and those consumers batteries. directly supplied by B2 are not affected by this installation. 9) LED signals test of vehicle battery; blinking signals empty battery.
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06-5 Electrical Installations 12 V - Distribution panel Reserved for 9-pole plug 1/9 Heating/Boiler via main switch protected by fuse1 2/9, 5/9, 4/9 Light B via main relay protected by fuse2 3/9 Pump switched by relay protected by fuse4 6/9 External lighting / D+ increased automatic change-over via +, protected by fuse9 7/9, 8/9, 9/9 Light A via main relay protected by fuse3 Reserved for 6-pole plug 1/6 Entrance step continuous, protected by fuse5...
Electrical Installations 06-6 6.3 Electric power supply Your mobile home has the following connections for electric power supply: - electric mains (a.c. voltage 230 V) - caravan battery (d.c. voltage 12 V) Electric power supply from the electric mains The 230 V system is protected by a 2-pole circuit breaker with 16 A.
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The battery charger is located in the driver's seat. Operating with 230 V electric mains After switching on the master switch on the HOBBY on-board control panel, the caravan battery will be charged by the battery charger in the mobile home.
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Electrical Installations 06-8 Function of the battery charger The battery voltage of both the engine battery and the cara- van battery can be checked continuously on the on-board Protecting the device control panel located above the entrance door. If the battery charger should become hot because of high en- vironmental temperatures or high charging currents, a built-in The battery charger only works if the batteries have been thermal switch turns off the battery charger until the temperature...
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06-9 Electrical Installations • Is the battery voltage of the battery charger above 1 volt? The voltage of the caravan battery must rise if • Have the poles of the caravan battery been attached pro- - the engine speed is above the idling speed, perly? - the vehicle‘s battery is not completely discharged.
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Electrical Installations 06-10 Changing the battery The caravan battery should only be allowed to discharge to a voltage of 11 V. At this point, you should ensure that it is • Please do not smoke when changing the battery. recharged from the dynamo or from public supply. •...
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The main fuse protection is carried out by a 40 A safety fuse (1). The fuse is located under the hood next to the starter battery. 12 V circuits These are protected by overload releases on the HOBBY con- trol panel. Information on fuses...
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• Check the fuse on the corresponding electric circuit. • Press the operating button. • If the fuse goes off again, please speak to your authorised Hobby dealer. Charger with fuse box • The charger with separate fuse box is located under the...
06-29 Electrical Installations 6.8 Subsequently installed devices Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while driving (e.g. mobile phones, wireless equipment, radios, came- ras for driving in reverse, navigation equipment, or others) must meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility. Such equipment must have been approved in accordance with EU Guideline 72/245/EWG as it appears in version 95/54/EG, because otherwise it may cause interference with the electronic...
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230 V network. supplies and protects the 230V consumers • 50A FUSES VEHICLE/ and CONSUMER BATTERIES 6.2 HOBBY on-board control panel The electric power supply is provided via the HOBBY on-board control panel in connection with an automatic battery charger.
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Electrical Installations 06-2 Advice and instructions • Should the consumer battery be removed, isolate the plus pole (to prevent short circuits when turning on the motor). Important! • If you are stopping in one place for a very long time, un- clamp the battery or recharge it regularly.
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06-3 Electrical Installations • To avoid damage to the module, ensure that the plugs are plugged in firmly. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 • To switch off the power supply for the entire system, set the main switch 230 to "0" (OFF). •...
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Electrical Installations 06-4 8) Signals that generator is charging vehicle and consumer The refrigerator, electric entrance step and those consumers batteries. directly supplied by B2 are not affected by this installation. 9) LED signals test of vehicle battery; blinking signals empty battery.
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06-5 Electrical Installations 12 V - Distribution panel Reserved for 9-pole plug 1/9 Heating/Boiler via main switch protected by fuse1 2/9, 5/9, 4/9 Light B via main relay protected by fuse2 3/9 Pump switched by relay protected by fuse4 6/9 External lighting / D+ increased automatic change-over via +, protected by fuse9 7/9, 8/9, 9/9 Light A via main relay protected by fuse3 Reserved for 6-pole plug 1/6 Entrance step continuous, protected by fuse5...
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Electrical Installations 06-6 6.3 Electric power supply Your mobile home has the following connections for electric power supply: - electric mains (a.c. voltage 230 V) - caravan battery (d.c. voltage 12 V) Electric power supply from the electric mains The 230 V system is protected by a 2-pole circuit breaker with 16 A.
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The battery charger is located in the driver's seat. Operating with 230 V electric mains After switching on the master switch on the HOBBY on-board control panel, the caravan battery will be charged by the battery charger in the mobile home.
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Electrical Installations 06-8 Function of the battery charger The battery voltage of both the engine battery and the cara- van battery can be checked continuously on the on-board Protecting the device control panel located above the entrance door. If the battery charger should become hot because of high en- vironmental temperatures or high charging currents, a built-in The battery charger only works if the batteries have been thermal switch turns off the battery charger until the temperature...
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06-9 Electrical Installations • Is the battery voltage of the battery charger above 1 volt? The voltage of the caravan battery must rise if • Have the poles of the caravan battery been attached pro- - the engine speed is above the idling speed, perly? - the vehicle‘s battery is not completely discharged.
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Electrical Installations 06-10 Changing the battery The caravan battery should only be allowed to discharge to a voltage of 11 V. At this point, you should ensure that it is • Please do not smoke when changing the battery. recharged from the dynamo or from public supply. •...
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The main fuse protection is carried out by a 40 A safety fuse (1). The fuse is located under the hood next to the starter battery. 12 V circuits These are protected by overload releases on the HOBBY con- trol panel. Information on fuses...
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• Check the fuse on the corresponding electric circuit. • Press the operating button. • If the fuse goes off again, please speak to your authorised Hobby dealer. Charger with fuse box • The charger with separate fuse box is located under the...
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06-29 Electrical Installations 6.8 Subsequently installed devices Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while driving (e.g. mobile phones, wireless equipment, radios, came- ras for driving in reverse, navigation equipment, or others) must meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility. Such equipment must have been approved in accordance with EU Guideline 72/245/EWG as it appears in version 95/54/EG, because otherwise it may cause interference with the electronic...
08-1 Water Chapter 8: Water 8.1 Water supply Warm water supply The kitchen and toilet are supplied with fresh water by means of a water pump. The pump is located close to the heating system. Putting the submerged pump into operation Fresh water tank • Switch on the 12V master switch.
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Water 08-2 Emptying the fresh water tank During the cold season or if the main switch is turned on while the heating system is off, the TRUMA safety valve • Valves are located next to the fresh water tank in the seating opens, allowing the boiler to empty itself. arrangement by the outside wall.
Water 08-3 The following applies for obtaining good water from the run off at a sewage disposal place. tank: • After the sewage has run off completely, push the slide back • Only fill the tank with drinking water. When filling, pay atten- into place. tion to the sticker with the “Fresh Water“ symbol. • Always boil water before using it. • Lock the tank. • Empty the water tank after every journey and before letting Only empty your sewage tank in special places for sewage your mobile home stand for a longer period of time. disposal, but never in open spaces! Generally, sewage • Clean the water tank thoroughly with water.
Water 08-4 8.2 Flushing toilet You may be able to avoid the use of sanitary liquids by installing an activated carbon filter system (sold as an Preparing the toilet accessory)! • Open the Thetford door and pull the holding bar up to remove the excrement tank. Use sanitary liquids very sparingly. An overdose is no gu- arantee of preventing odours! The excrement tank can only be removed when the bolt is closed. • Fill the excrement tank with the correct amount of sanitary • Pull out the tank as far as possible, keeping it level.
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Water 08-5 Using the toilet Never fill sanitary liquid directly into the toilet bowl. • Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position. • Use the toilet. • Fill the toilet bowl with water. Press the flush button. Flushing • Push the excrement tank back into position. will continue for as long as you press the button. • Ensure that the holding bar secures the excrement tank. • Close the service flap.
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Water 08-6 C200 S Cassette • Open the bolt by turning the bolt lever counter-clockwise. • Flush the toilet by pressing the flush button. • After flushing, close the bolt.
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08-7 Water Emptying the cassette • Take the excrement tank to a sanitary disposal place, making • Open the Thetford door and pull the holding bar up to remove sure to hold the emptying support in an upright position. the excrement tank. • Remove the cap on the emptying support. • Place the emptying support on the excrement tank in a The excrement tank can only be removed when the bolt downward position. is closed. • Press the aerating button with your thumb. The excrement tank will empty itself.
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Water 08-8 The following applies for an environmentally-friendly use of the toilet: • Fill the tank only with toilet solutions that have been approved and do not pollute the environment! • Empty the toilet only into the appropriate outlets or at service stations! • Never empty sewage into a drain! Drain channels generally bypass clarification plants and end directly in a river.
Water 08-9 Hot water supply • Only shut the taps when the boiler is full, the displaced air has escaped and water is flowing from the hot water taps. Water heater Your mobile home is equipped with a liquid gas heating system with an integrated boiler. The boiler holds 14 liters of water. For further information, please refer to the TRUMA ope- The operating device for the water heater is integrated in the rating manual. panel for the heating system. The following applies for the water heater: • Empty the water if there is danger of frost! • If the water heater has been unused for a longer period of time, rinse it out (open the mixing tap)!
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Water 08-10 Operating in summer - hot water only Operating in winter - heating without a demand for hot • Turn the rotary switch (6) to summer operation (3), 40°C or water 60°C. • Turn the rotary switch (1) to the desired setting on the ther- • After the set water temperature (40°C or 60°C) has been re- mostat (1-9). After being switched on, the green control light ached, the burner turns itself off and the yellow control light (2) turns on and shows the room temperature that has been (7) turns off. set. • Turn the rotary switch to the operating position (4). The device will automatically select the required level of per- formance depending on the difference in temperature between the set temperature and the temperature at present in the room.
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08-11 Water The water temperature then depends on the heating capacity that has been set and the time required to heat the room until the set temperature has been reached. In this operating position, the yellow control light (6) only lights up if the water temperature drops below 5° C. It is always possible to operate the heating system, either with or without water. Operating in winter - heating with a demand for hot water Turning off “Gas Operation“ • Turn the rotary switch (1) to the desired setting on the ther- • Use the rotary switch (6) to turn off the heating.
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Water 08-12 Malfunction Emptying the boiler • In case of malfunction, the red control light (8) lights up. • Turn off the water pump by turning off the switch for the • For possible causes, please refer to the TRUMA Operating electric circuit for the water pump, located on the display Manual for instructions on finding defects. and operating panel. • To unlock, turn off and then on again. • Open all the hot water taps. • Press the control button (6) on the electrical safety/drain valve. The contents of the boiler are now directly emptied outside.
09-1 Chapter 9: Gas • Air the rooms. • Clear the danger zone. • Inform your surroundings (groundsman) and, if neces- 9.1 General safety rules for the use of sary, the fire department. LPG fittings The gas fittings may only be taken into operation again Checking the gas fittings after they have been checked by an expert. • Before initial operation, have the LPG fittings checked by an expert. • The gas fittings must be checked every 2 years by an LPG Built-in objects and changes expert. This must be confirmed on the certificate (conform • Only an expert may build in objects and make any changes with Form G 607 from the German Association of Gas and to the gas fittings. Water Experts). • Devices with different connecting screws may not be ope- • The regulator and waste gas pipes must also be checked.
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09-2 Regulators and valves Waste gas • Pressure governors must have a fixed pressure of 30 mbar. • The waste gas pipe must be attached firmly and impenetrably The regulations in EN 12864, Appendix D, apply accordingly. to the heating and the chimney. It may not be damaged in The pressure governors must have a minimum flow rate of any way. 1.2hx/h. • Waste gas must be passed out without obstruction and • Carefully attach the high-pressure hose on the bottle by hand fresh air must be passed in without obstruction. For this (note: left-handed thread). Do not use spanners, pincers reason, there may be no snow walls or skirts directly next or similar tools.
09-3 9.2 Gas supply Your mobile home has been equipped with a propane system (gas bottle not included in scope of delivery). The following equipment runs on this system: - cooker, - refrigerator, - water heater, - oven - and possibly, special equipment. Gas container Gas bottle container is located in the rear storage compartment The gas bottle container holds 2 x 11 kg propane cylinders. or separately in the side wall, depending on the model.
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09-4 The following applies for the gas bottle box: The following applies for stop valves and valves: • All of the taps on gas devices must be shut while driving. • Always control the fastenings before driving. The only exception is for the taps for heating devices that • Securely lash any loose straps. • The maximum pressure in the hose of the safety regulator may are to be used while driving. not be more than 30 mbar. The gas bottle room may not be used as additional storage Over the years, vibrations can cause slight leakages to room. Danger! Fire! appear. If you suspect that there are leakages, have your dealer or an authorised workshop for gas facilities check your system.
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09-5 9.3 Heating The device will automatically select the required level of per- formance for the burner, depending on the difference in tem- Location of the operating device perature between the set temperature and the temperature at - In the kitchen or by the middle seating arrangement, depen- present in the room. ding on the model. The LPG heating system in your mobile home has been To operate designed to permit operation while driving. The require- • Remove the chimney cap (not in scope of delivery). ments of the EU Guideline 2001/56/EG for heating de- • Open the bottle valve and the quick-action stop valve in the vices have been fulfilled so that, in case of an accident, gas pipe. LPG cannot escape involuntarily. • Use the rotary switch to adjust the room temperature. The equipment is now operating. The green control light “Ope- ration“ under the rotary switch is shining.
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09-6 For further information, please refer to the TRUMA ope- rating manual. Turning off “Gas operation“ • Use the rotary switch (6) to turn off the heating. The water must be drained off if there is danger of frost! If you do not plan on using the equipment for a longer period of time, close the quick-action stop valve in the gas pipe and the gas bottle. Malfunction • In case of malfunction, the red control light (8) lights up. • For possible causes, please refer to the TRUMA Operating Manual for instructions on finding defects. • To unlock, turn off and then on again.
09-7 9.4 Refrigerator Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator. - 12 V operation: electricity is supplied by the mobile home‘s battery. - 230 V operation: electricity is supplied from an external source. - LPG: supplied by the gas bottles in the mobile home. Refrigerators manufactured by Dometic or Thetford can be used. Gas cooker Before initial operation, please refer to the manufacturer‘s The kitchen in the mobile home has been equipped with a gas operating instructions. cooker with 3 burners. 12 V operation Before initial operation 12 V operation should only be used while driving, when the • Open the bottle valve and the quick-action stop valve in the...
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Gas 09-8 • To turn off the gas flame, turn the rotary switch back to the “0“ setting. • Close the main cock on the gas cooker. Use cooking gloves or potholders when handling hot pots, pans and similar objects. You may be burned! After cooking, leave the glass covering open until the burner no longer emits heat. Otherwise, the glass plate could burst. Operation Never store easily inflammable objects such as dishtowels, • Open the tinted glass covering (1). serviettes, etc., near the cooker. Danger of fire! • Turn the rotary switch (2) of the burner you wish to use to the ignition position (large flame) and press. • Ignite the burner with a gas lighter or match or cigarette lighter.
• If a towbar coupling has been subsequently mounted, it Mounting or subsequent mounting of hitches are not must be entered in the vehicle's documents by the Technical permitted for models T 600 GFLC, T 600 GRS and T 600 Surveyance Association (TÜV). The necessary documents AK GFLC. are enclosed with the towbar coupling. • N ote the permitted load for the rear axle. • Note the permitted braked trailing load (see Technical Data). (No extra load possible.) • P ermitted drawbar load: 75 kg (for models with front-wheel drive) or 80 kg (for models with rear-wheel drive). Entry in the vehicle's documents • Have your HOBBY dealer mount external constructions. He will also handle all the formalities for you. • If this is not the case, drive your mobil home together with the registration documents and the necessary expertise for...
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Also note the maintenance intervals for the basic Ford vehicle. 11.2 Airing For a comfortable climate inside the caravan, there must be The following applies for maintenance intervals: sufficient ventilation. This also avoids corrosive damage due • Have the first maintenance carried out by a HOBBY dealer to condensation. 12 months after the vehicle was first registered. • All further maintenance should be carried out once a year Condensation is caused by by a HOBBY dealer.
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Maintenance and Care 11-2 11.3 Care The following applies when waxing the surfaces: • The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally with Cleaning the exterior wax. Note the application instructions given by the wax The vehicle should not be washed more often than necessa- manufacturers. We recommend products made by VALMA, turtle, Flash or System. Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpo- The following applies when polishing the surfaces: • In exceptional cases, use polish to refinish weathered varnished surfaces. We recommend solvent-free polishing...
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11-3 Maintenance and Care The following applies for damages: • If necessary, wash them carefully using the foam from mild- • Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due action detergent. to corrosion. Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance. The following applies for carpeted floors: Windows and doors • Clean with a hoover or brush. • If necessary, treat with carpet shampoo or a shampooing The following applies for their care: machine. • Rub the rubber joints around doors and windows lightly with talcum powder. • Clean acrylic glass panes only with a clean, wet sponge The following applies for furniture surfaces: and a soft cloth. Cleaning with a dry cloth may scratch the...
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11-4 Maintenance and Care 11.4 Operating in winter Accessories Preparations The following applies for their care: • Clean plastic parts (e.g. fenders, skirts) with water of up to 60° C and mild household cleansers. The following applies for preparations: • Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits. • Check vehicle for damage to varnish or rust. If necessary, • If necessary, lubricate door hinges and leveling supports. repair damage. • Clean fresh water pipes, the fresh water and sewage tanks • Ensure that water cannot get into the compulsory ventilation once a year. in the floor or the heating. • Protect the metal parts of the underbody against rust with a wax preservative. Do not use strong-action cleansers, because these could • Use a suitable material to preserve the exterior varnished scratch the surface!
11-5 Maintenance and Care The following applies for ventilation: At the end of the winter season • When heating the vehicle, turn up the heating to the highest position and open the cupboards in the ceiling, curtains as The following applies for the care of the vehicle: well as blinds. This ensures optimal ventilation. • Thoroughly wash the underbody and the motor. This removes • Only turn on the heating when the circulation fan is on. corrosive thawing agents (salts, alkali). • Air all cushions in the morning; air the storage compartments and dry damp spots.
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Maintenance and Care 11-6 • Leave storage compartments and cupboards open to air. • Check the antifreezer in the cooling circuit, refilling if neces- • Place cushions and mattresses in such a way that they will sary. not come into contact with condensation. The following applies for containers: • If necessary, heat the mobile home to avoid mildew due to • Empty the fresh water tank with a pump or waste valve and condensation. • Place 3 kg of common salt in a bowl to keep the interior of clean it. the vehicle dry. The salt will soak up any moisture. Change • Empty and clean the sewage tank. it regularly. • Empty and clean the WC tank. • Completely empty the water heater by switching the fresh • Disconnect batteries; ideally, remove them and check once water pump on the on-board control centre to “off“ and a month if they are still charged, otherwise charge them.
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Sanitation and Environmental Protection...
12-1 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 12: Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12.1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of mobile homes and caravans have a special responsibility for the environment. Always use your vehicle in an environmentally friendly way. The following applies for sewage: • Collect sewage on board only in built-in sewage tanks or, if necessary, in suitable containers!
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Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12-2 Sanitation • Never allow the excrement tank to become too full. Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights • Never empty excrements down manholes! Generally, the public sewage system does not run through clarification plants. Empty the excrement tank in special places for sanitary disposal, but never in open spaces! The following applies for excrements: • Only use approved sanitary cleansing products in the ex-...
12-3 Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12.2 Returning the vehicle If you should ever have to give up your mobile home and have it recycled, the manufacturer of the basic vehicle is responsible for taking it back (status at the time of printing). This means that your HOBBY mobile home will be taken back free of charge by any Ford dealer and expertly recycled. The following applies for waste: • Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins. • Empty waste bins as often as possible in the appropriate bins or containers. This avoids unpleasant and problematic waste from building up on board. The following applies for picnic spots: • Always leave picnic spots clean and tidy, even if you dispose of someone else‘s waste.
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Sanitation and Environmental Protection...
Series Driver vehicle is ready load perm. ove- vehicle Diesel (kg) ment seats to start rall weight weight T 555 FS Siesta (C) 2560 2819 3500 T 600 FC Siesta (C) 2625 2889 3500 T 600 GFLC Siesta (C) 2720...
Michelin XC Camping weight 215/75 R 16 C front: 3.5 rear: 5.5 FORD T 555 FS other tire manufacturers* T 600 FC 185/75 R 16 C front: 4.7 rear: 3.5 FORD T 600 GFLC 215/75 R 16 C front: 3.5 rear: 4.75...
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Index Index discharge 06-4 Emergency equipment 02-7 to get water 08-1 Chassis 03-1 fire extinguisher 02-8 to fill with water 08-1 Checking the gas supply 9-1 first-aid kit 02-7 Furniture surfaces Circuit diagram warning triangle 02-8 care of 11-2 Accessories interior 06-11 Entrance door 05-5 Fuse protection of elec. system care of 11-4 Compulsory ventilation 05-3 Entrance step 03-8...
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Index Maximum speed 02-9 Roof load 02-4 Toilet Maximum speeds 02-9 care of 11-3 Inflation pressure 04-2 Inflation pressure values 13-2 Media unit 07-22 Toilet Saving energy 02-6 use of 08-5 Seatbelts C 200 E cassette 08-6 Keys to the vehicle 05-5 On-board control panel 06-1 in caravan 07-10 C 200 S cassette 08-6 Knockout windows 07-4 Operating in winter 11-4...
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"personal luggage" from the "technically permissible overall mass". Simply enter the date for your personal mobile home in the table on the next page. If you have any questions or if anything is unclear, your HOBBY dealer will be pleased to assist you.
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Appendix Model: Technically permissible overall mass: Mass when the vehicle is ready to start (incl. gas, water, electricity, driver and fuel): Conventional load (no. of seats [excl. driver] x 75 kg: Additional equipment: 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) Personal luggage = (10 x N) + (10 x L): N - Total number of seats (incl.
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