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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Ontario...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your new Karmann Mobile Home You have made the right decision, for Karmann has been building mobile homes for more than 100 years. That means quality and reliability. And that is why Karmann is mentioned in the same breath as the best automobile manufacturers.
  • Page 3 The many practical tips included in it chassis. sources of accident and injury. are intended to make it easy for you to use your Karmann mobile home in the Detailed assembly and operation best way possible, safely and in an instructions are of course included environmentally-friendly way.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Overview of equipment Gas cooker Ontario 600 H Interior Fridge Exterior Electrical equipment Ontario 635 LS Interior Control panel Exterior Automatic circuit breaker 230 V Ontario 635 LB/GB Interior EVS charging device and battery Exterior 1-11 Starter battery fuse...

  • Page 5: Interior

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 600 H Interior 9 16 7 19...
  • Page 6 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 600 Interior Page Electrical equipment Living area EVS charging device Seating group Body battery Table Control panel Sleeping quarters Netzmatik (automatic circuit breaker 230 V) Wardrobe Gas equipment Kitchen with Shutoff valve - Gas cooker Supply and disposal...
  • Page 7 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 600 H Exterior Fuel filler cap Fresh water filler nozzle Page 7-1 Drain outlet for fresh water Page 7-7 Drain tap for fresh water Page 7-2 Discharge flap Air outlet for for sewage tank heating system page 7-6...
  • Page 8 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 600 Exterior 230 V connector Page 6-2 Refrigerator air vent Page 5.8, 10-1...
  • Page 9 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 LS Interior 14 13 1 1a...
  • Page 10 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 Interior Electrical equipment Page Living area EVS charging device Seating group Body battery Table Control panel Sleeping quarters Netzmatik (automatic circuit breaker 230 V) Wardrobe Gas equipment Storage area Shutoff valve Kitchen with Supply and disposal...
  • Page 11 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 LS Exterior Fuel filler cap Fresh water filler nozzle Page 7-1 Drain tap for fresh water Page 7-2 Discharge flap for sewage tank page 7-6 Air outlet for heating system/boiler Outside flap for gas cylinder box...
  • Page 12 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 Exterior 230 V connector Page 6-2 Pull cord for waste water Page 7-7 9 Refrigerator air vent Page 5-8, 10-1...
  • Page 13 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 LB/GB Interior 13 14...
  • Page 14 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 LB/GBD Interior Electrical equipment Page Living area EVS charging device Seating group Body battery Table Control panel Sleeping quarters Netzmatik (automatic circuit breaker 230 V) Wardrobe Gas equipment Storage area Shutoff valve Kitchen with Supply and disposal...
  • Page 15 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 LB/GB Exterior Fuel filler cap Fresh water filler nozzle Page 7-1 Drain tap for fresh water Page 7-6 Air outlet for heating system/boiler Pull cord for waste water Page 7-7 1-11...

  • Page 16: Exterior

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Ontario 635 LB/GBD Exterior Discharge flap for sewage tank Page 7-6 Outside flap for gas cylinder box Connector for 230 V Page 6-2 Refrigerator air vent Page 5-8, 10-1 1-12...

  • Page 17: Tips For Commissioning

    BEFORE STARTING OFF Tips on commissioning Do not use your new mobile home descriptions of: Loading immediately for a long holiday trip. A The maximum technically weekend trip of maximum 100 Refrigerator 230 V/12V/Gas permissible overall weight stated in kilometres is enough for the first time. Heating/Water boiler the vehicle documents may not be Drive slowly and carefully.
  • Page 18 BEFORE STARTING OFFD Tips on commissioning Correct loading of your mobile home Wing mirrors Find out about the following before As a basic principle, the heaviest You will find large wing mirrors on starting your journey: items should be as near the floor as both sides of your vehicle.
  • Page 19 BEFORE STARTING YOUR JOURNEY Safety checklist To make sure that your Karmann control panel, particularly in winter Travelling in the Karmann mobile mobile home is always safe, you (see Page 6-1). home should check certain points before the Open all blinds before starting the Even if you are used to driving mobile start of every journey.

  • Page 20: Keys

    Depending on equipment, your handle and pressing against the door position. In order to ensure effective Karmann mobile home may also be at the same time. Then open the door. protection against insects you should supplied with other keys, e.g. for top...

  • Page 21: Entry

    DOORS & WINDOWS Locks for outside storage boxes Entry Electrically-operated entry step The outside storage boxes are all Caution The step can be extended or retracted supplied with identical locks. Before starting your journey check by means of the switch in the that all outside flaps are closed and entrance area.

  • Page 22: Opening Window

    DOORS & WINDOWS Opening windows Open and close windows Note In order to open the window, unlock In order to avoid damage, windows the hook by pushing the locking must not be open during travel. button. The hooks at the side have to Please note the instructions regarding be horizontal, the hook on the lower vehicle care (9-1).

  • Page 23: Shade And Insect Blinds

    TÜREN & FENSTER DOORS & WINDOWS Shade and insect blinds All windows are provided with a Insect blind shade and insect blind. The Pull the insect blind from the top to Caution illustration shows both blinds in half- the bottom. Always pull up the shade blind open position.

  • Page 24: Roof Hatches

    DOORS & WINDOWS Roof hatch (Bathroom, Ontario 635 LB/GB) Air your mobile home in the summer in order to avoid build-up of heat. Free the roof hatch of snow in winter in order to prevent water entering though the ventilation grille.
  • Page 25 TÜREN & FENSTER DOORS & WINDOWS Heki 3 lift and tilt hatch Operation of blind Closing: Take recess of finishing bar Safety instructions (without rocker/shade) and latch into Do not step on the acrylic glass opposite finishing bar with rocker. Close the hatch completely Opening: Push joined finishing bars before starting you journey...
  • Page 26 DOORS & WINDOWS Mini lift and tilt roof hatch Operation of blind / insect grille Do not use pressure washers, solvents or cleaning materials The mini hatch has a shade blind and containing alcohol. an insect grille. In order to darken, take the closing bar of the blind and Caution allow it to latch in the opposite bar of...

  • Page 28: Safety Belts In The Rear

    LIVING ACCOMMODATION Ontario 600 H Table in the rear seating group Safety belts in the rear Adjusting the table height The tabletop must be supported with The safety belts in the rear seating Loosen the knurled screw on the folding feet A if it is used as part of...

  • Page 29: Sleeping Arrangements

    FURNITURE Ontario 600 H Sleeping arrangements in the Karmann mobile home Alcove Rearrangement of rear seating group Carry out the steps in reverse order to Alcove ladder for sleeping purposes. reinstate the seating group. The bed in the alcove is reached via Unlock the table supports A (see Page the ladder.

  • Page 30: Safety Belts In The Seating Group

    FURNITURE Ontario 635 (SIDE SEATING AREA) Safety belts in the Table in seating group seating group Lower tabletop Extending tabletop The seating group is fitted with two Lift the table slightly at the front edge. The Ontario 635 has an extending...

  • Page 31: Alcoves

    FURNITURE Ontario 635 (SIDE SEATING GROUP) Sleeping in the Karmann mobile home Alcove Rearrangement of the seating group In order to return to the seating Alcove ladder for sleeping group, carry out the steps in reverse The bed in the alcove is reached via Lower the tabletop to the level of the order.

  • Page 32: Round Seating Group (635 Ls)

    The backrest net for the back cushion Side seating group and lenghtways is located under the matress in the bench of the Ontario 635 LS can be alcove or in the wardrobe. Click the extended to form a round seating unit.

  • Page 33: Cupboards

    FURNITURE Cupboards Opening Press the locking knob in order to open the cupboard flaps and drawers. The knob springs outwards and the flaps and drawers can be opened. Caution Before starting each journey made sure that all flaps and drawers are closed and locked.

  • Page 34: Gas Supply

    GAS INSTALLATION Gas Supply Gas cylinder box Duomatic L Plus (optional) off, but it is still under pressure. The You will find the position of the The Duomatic L Plus automatically gas supply is isolated mechanically relevant gas cylinder box on the only by means of the shut-off valves switches to a reserve cylinder as soon equipment pages from 1-1.
  • Page 35 INSTALLATIOND Gas Supply The gas devices may be operated picture), the knobs are open when they are in the horizontal position; with propane gas throughout the year, but butane does not become where the distributor is installed gaseous below 0° C! horizontally, they are open in vertical position.

  • Page 36: Heating And Hot Water Supply

    GAS INSTALLATION Heating and Hot Water Supply The Trumatic heating system in your Control element and modes of Karmann Mobile Home is equipped in operation addition with an integrated 12 ltr. Boiler to supply the bathroom and the A = Knob for room temperature kitchen with hot water.
  • Page 37 INSTALLATIOND Heating and Hot Water Supply E = Yellow pilot light "Boiler heat-up At temperatures below 3°C the phase" antifreeze safeguard will drain the Lights up during the heating-up boiler automatically at the drain valve phase of the boiler. When the to prevent any frost damage to the water or air temperature set has unit.
  • Page 38 GAS INSTALLATION Heating and Hot Water Supply Draining the boiler Every two years the installation is Caution 1. Switch off the water pump (p. 6-1). subject to a mandatory inspection The waste gas flue may not be 2. Open the hot water taps in the by an authorised inspector (TÜV, sealed off by doors or flaps and kitchen and bathroom.

  • Page 39: Gas Cooker

    GASANLAGED INSTALLATIOND Gas cooker Igniting the cooking rings General instructions Turn the knob for the desired Place saucepans in the middle of cooking ring in anticlockwise the cooking ring. direction (to the High position). Only use saucepans with a Ignite the gas from the side at the maximum diameter of 16-20 cm burner.
  • Page 40 INSTALLATIOND Gas cooker Do not keep any inflammable objects near the cooker when it is in use. While the cooker is in use, open the roof flap to prevent oxygen deficiency. Do not overheat oil or fat – fire hazard! Do not allow the handles of saucepans and frying pans beyond the edge of the work-...
  • Page 41 GAS INSTALLATION Refrigerator 230 V mode Set the energy selector switch to mains operation (230V). Make sure you only select this operating mode when the power supply matches that given for the refrigerator; otherwise the unit may be damaged. 12 V mode Set the energy selector switch A to 12 V mode.
  • Page 42 INSTALLATIOND Refrigerator Temperature control General instructions You will find instructions for cleaning The refrigerator needs a few hours to Where possible, use precooled the refrigerator in our "care tips" on p. achieve its normal operating foods. 9-2. temperature. When the refrigerator is Start the refrigerator up a few full the cooling time is longer.
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  • Page 44: Monitoring Panel

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Monitoring panel The monitoring panel is located in the 4 – Water pump main switch 7 – Pilot light for charger interior above the body door. It After the 12-volt main switch (9) has When 230 V are connected, the pilot controls all control and monitoring been actuated, the water pump main light lights up during the charging...
  • Page 45 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Monitoring panel Automatic fuse 230 V EVS charger & battery 8 – Automatic fuses for power circuits *** = Refrigerator I = Heating II = Free (additional equipment) III = 12 V (boiler, water pump, electrical ignition of refrigerator, panel socket) IV = Ceiling lights, wet cell light, alcove light...

  • Page 46: Control Panel

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Fuse for starter battery A 12 V supply to the refrigerator is Caution therefore only possible when the A single exhaustion of the body vehicle is travelling. This prevents the battery may damage it. body battery from being discharged by the refrigerator during standstills.
  • Page 47 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Halogen lamps Caution Do not turn the alcove light towards the roof. Keep a safe distance of 10 cm between the light and all other objects, such as bedding, for example. Avoid creating hot spots which can be caused by leaving top cupboard doors near halogen spots open.

  • Page 48: Fresh Water Supply

    The water supply of your Karmann seating group (635 LS, second tank mobile home is by means of the built- optional). The relevant level of the in water tank.
  • Page 49 Fresh water supply 635-Modelle 600 H Discharge tap for fresh water sink, and in the Ontario 635 LB/GB on pump (inlet connection: double The discharge tap for fresh water is in the left in the storage compartment. wing rotary connector piece /...

  • Page 50: Sink With Mixer Tap

    WATER SUPPLY AND DISPOSAL Sink with mixer tap The sink of your Karmann mobile Notes home is supplied with a mixer tap and Only use clean water in order to fill a cover, which then extends the the fresh water tank.

  • Page 51: Washbasin With Shower

    Instructions for care of your bathroom can be read on Page 9-2. The washbasin of your Karmann In order to gain more room in the mobile home is supplied with a mixer bathroom, the toilet can be rotated.
  • Page 52 WATER SUPPLY AND DISPOSALD Toilet Remove the sewage tank (see next page) and place it upright on the ground. Swing the emptying nozzle upwards and remove the cap. Use the amount of sanitary chemical recommended by the manufacturer and add enough water until the bottom of the tank is covered.

  • Page 53: Sewage Tank

    WATER SUPPLY AND DISPOSALD Sewage tank Note Only press the emptying button when the emptying nozzle is pointing downwards. Clean the tank from the inside and outside after emptying. Pour a sanitary chemical into the tank as described on the previous page.

  • Page 54: Waste Water Tank

    645 models are equipped with a Waste water discharge slider heating cartridge. in the Ontario 600 H the discharge If there is danger of freezing and the slider is under the body on the heating is switched off, the waste driver's side.

  • Page 55: Accessories

    The tools are under the footwell on Cycle racks the passenger side. Carrier rails are supplied at the rear of your Karmann mobile home for cycle racks (optional extra). For assembly purposes, the fixing points of the rack are simply...

  • Page 56: Care Of The Vehicle

    CARE OF THE VEHICLE Exterior Washing Conserving the exterior finish The vehicle can be washed with The same applies to the conservation special vehicle shampoo. of the body as to the basic vehicle. Chemical cleaners, alcohol, glass Timely conservation makes cleaning cleaner or cleaners containing easier, as dirt does not adhere so benzene or similar may not be used.
  • Page 57 Interior Floor covering When cleaning the gas cooker, ensure special winter covers. The floor covering of your Karmann that the thermocouples on the burners mobile home can be cleaned with a are not damaged or bent. The gas Bathroom and toilet normal household cleaner.

  • Page 58: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Winter operation Your Karmann mobile home can be generally higher, however. If the Sufficient ventilation used in winter. In order to avoid temperature should sink below 3°C, is particularly important in winter, disturbances to operation, however, please follow the procedure...

  • Page 59: Immobilisation Of The Vehicle In Winter

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Immobilisation of the vehicle in winter connection: stainless steel collar order to avoid uncontrolled Fill the fuel tank completely with band). draining of the system during frosty fuel. Remove the filter. periods. Charge the body battery and • Note Check the state of the battery disconnect the terminals, as low Lay a cloth under the pump area.
  • Page 60 FAULT IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATION Gas installation The following table shows a list of common faults. If any optional items of equipment show defects (e.g. air conditioning etc.), please consult the operating instructions of the equipment in question. Fault Possible cause Remedy Open doors and windows and switch Smell of gas, usually high gas...
  • Page 61 FAULT IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATIOND Gas installation Fault Possible cause Remedy Lack of correct flame formation. Gas pressure controller defective Consult specialist repair shop e.g. at gas cooker When controller set at "small flame", Ignition protection sensor incorrectly Consult specialist repair shop flame extinguishes adjusted Refrigerator fails to work with gas...
  • Page 62 FAULT IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTIOND Heating/hot water Fault Possible cause Remedy "Operating" (green) lamp at the Fuse triggered Contact specialist repair shop Trumatic device is not illuminated "Operating" (green) lamp at the Body battery too weak or faulty Charge or change battery Trumatic device is not illuminated Frost protection valve has opened Body battery is too weak or faulty...
  • Page 63 FAULT IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTIOND Power supply Fault Possible cause Remedy Body battery discharged to low level If the battery if discharged to low Body battery does not supply any level it is irreparably damaged and voltage must be replaced. When the vehicle is temporarily laid up for the winter, charge the body battery and disconnect the terminals, pay attention to silent consumers,...

  • Page 64: Power Supply

    FAULT IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION Power supply Defect Possible cause Remedy Body battery does not charge when Battery voltage too low Charge body battery, start motor and connected to 230 V network allow to run for approx. 30 seconds. Battery voltage rises over 12 V and charging starts.

  • Page 65: Water Supply

    FAULT IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTIOND Water supply Defect Possible cause Remedy No fresh water Fresh water tank empty Fill fresh water tank Water pump fuse on control panel Push in fuse (Page 6-1) triggered Water pump faulty Contact specialist workshop Water in interior Pipeline system leaks Find fault and seal Fresh water / discharge display on...

  • Page 66: Technical Data

    95 KW / 115 KW 95 KW / 115 KW Ontario 600 H 3,800 kg 3,015 kg / 3,045 kg 785 kg / 755 kg 1,750 kg 2,240 kg 150 kg...

  • Page 67: Dimensions

    All other dimensions are stated in the 1) This information refers to the basic 2) Without additional carriers for operating instructions of the basic Ontario model. Certain model surfboards, kajak etc. chassis. versions and additional equipment 3) Without cycle rack.
  • Page 68 • Discharge valve for pipelines Toilet Fresh water tank: Consumption Sewage tank ......17 litres Ontario 600 H ......90 litres - Refrigerator......125 Watt electric flush Ontario 635 LB/GB ....125 litres - Charge current EVS charging device.. Ontario 635 LS ......75 litres ..........max.
  • Page 69 TECHNICAL DATA Gas consumption/ Summer Winter (2 gas cylinders, 11 kg each) Consumer Consumption Operating hours Gas consumption/ Operating hours Gas consumption/ Refrigerator 11 kg/h 260g 260g Hot water/heating 170 g/h at 2000 W 1360g 2720g nominal output combi boiler 285 g/h at 3400 W 4560g nominal heat...
  • Page 70 ..........6-1, 6-2 Curtains ..........9-2 fuse for starter battery ......6-3 - Ontario 600 H ......4-2 cycle racks ........8-1 - Ontario 635 LS, LB/GB ....4-4 blinds ..........3-4 body battery ........6-3 gas cooker ........5-6 dimensions ........12-2 gas installation ........
  • Page 71 - discharge tap ......7-2 - Ontario 600 H ......4-1 - pipe system ........ 7-2 - Ontario 635 LS, LB/GB ....4-3 - fresh water filler nozzle ....7-1 monitoring panel seating group, sleeping arrangement - fresh water tank ......7-1 - Ontario 600 H ......
  • Page 72 Reprinting, copying or translation of these instructions, even in part, requires the express written permission of Karmann- Mobil Vertriebs GmbH. All rights according to the law or copyright law are retained by Karmann-Mobil Vertriebs GmbH. We reserve the right to make changes. Only valid in conjunction with the operating instructions for the basic vehicle and chassis! Manufactured in Germany.

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