PREMIUM VAN ANNIVERSARY EDITION MANUAL Version 10/2014 GB • PREMIUM DRIVE
Introduction Dear Camper, Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY motor home. The trust you have placed in us is both an incentive and an obligation to continuously implement new ideas, technical innovations and fine touches to make our motor homes even better. Our fully fitted and highly sophisticated models enable us to offer you the perfect setting for the most enjoyable days of the year.
00-1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 General information................................................. 01-1 1.2 Designations in the operating instructions.............. 01-2 Chapter 2: Safety 2.1 General information................................................. 02-1 2.2 Fire protection......................................................... 02-1 2.3 Equipment............................................................... 02-2 2.3.1 Emergency equipment.......................................
Introduction 6.11 6.12 6.13 Construction of the seats...................................... 06-24 Seatbelts in the motor home................................. 06-25 Overview of the seating arrangements................. 06-26 Chapter 7: Electrical Installations 7.1 Safety instructions.................................................. 07-1 7.2 Elements of the electrical system........................... 07-1 7.3 Electric power supply............................................ 07-23 7.4 Electrical system..
01-1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Our motor homes are continuously being further developed and for this reason we must reserve the right to make changes to the equipment, shape and technology. Certain kinds of accessories are also described in this user manual that are not part of the standard scope of delivery. For this reason, no claims may be asserted against HOBBY based on the contents of this user manual. Those accessories that are available at the time of going to print are described here.
Introduction 1.2 Designations in the operating instructions This manual explains the motor home in the following manner: Texts and illustrations Texts that refer to illustrations are found directly below the illustrations. Details in illustrations (here: entrance) have been given item numbers . 1 Handling instructions Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words beginning with the symbol “•“.
01-3 Introduction Optional Extras You have selected a mobile home that is equipped to taste. This user manual describes all of the models and equipment offered within the same programme. Therefore, it may include equipment that you have not selected. Differences and, thus, all of the optional extras are marked with an asterisk „ ”. * Should there be any equipment or model that is not described in this user manual, please note the enclosed additional operating instructions.
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02-1 Safety Chapter 2: Safety 2.2 Fire protection 2.1 General information Precautions against fire • Never leave children alone in the vehicle. • Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and cooking devices. • Any changes to the electric system, accelerator system or built-in devices may only be carried out by an authorised workshop. • Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance. • Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guidelines on the fire extinguisher.
Safety 2.3 Equipment 2.3.1 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 The first-aid kit should always be at hand and have a fixed position in your motor home. Any objects removed from the first-aid kit should be replaced immediately. Expiry dates should be checked regularly. Reflective jacket* In acc.
02-3 Safety 1 2.3.2 Vehicle tool kit Each vehicle comes with individual basic equipment including a vehicle tool kit and accessories: Fiat: The tool box is located underneath the bed or in the external storage locker (model-specific). j 2 Renault: The tool box storage locker.
Safety 2.4 Before driving 2.4.1 What to observe before taking your first drive Vehicle registration Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered. This also applies to your new engine home. Apply for registration at your local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
02-5 Safety 2.4.2 Before each drive Road safety • Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems (switch on battery circuit breaker), steering and brakes function correctly. • If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time (approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the brake system and the accelerator system. • Completely open and fasten the dimming system on the front and side windows. • In winter, the roof must be cleared of snow and ice before driving.
Safety 02-6 Rear garage (model-specific) When loading the rear garage adhere to the permissible axle loads and the technically permissible total mass. Distribute payload evenly. Excess point loads will damage the floor covering. • The maximum permissible load for the rear external storage locker is 150 kg. • On no account should the permissible rear axle load be exceeded. • Due to load removal on the front axle, it is considerably more difficult to handle the vehicle when the rear garage is fully loaded.
02-7 Safety • If necessary remove the 230 V electric cable from the exterior socket. • If necessary, slide the TV antenna* in as far as possible or retract the satellite dish*. • If necessary secure any loads on the roof ensuring that they cannot slide. • If necessary secure bicycles; ensure that they cannot slide and check that the existing lighting systems are not covered. • If necessary turn off the light in the tent in front of the engine home.
Safety • Only install children's car seats on seats that have been fitted by the manufacturer with three-point belts. • Turn the swivel seats in the direction of traffic and lock them into place. The seats may not be turned while driving. • Do not open the door latch! • No extra passengers may remain in the vehicle! Driving 2.5 While driving Your motor home is not an automobile! In many situations, it reacts very differently to a “normal“ automobile.
02-9 Safety • Long descents with a slight gradient can become dangerous. Adjust your speed from the very beginning to allow you to speed up if necessary without endangering other automobiles. • As a general rule, never drive faster downhill than uphill. • The motor home may be caught up in a slipstream when overtaking or being overtaken by lorries with trailers or buses. This effect is counteracted by lightly counter-steering. • Use foresight while driving; take regular breaks on longer drives.
Safety 2.6 After driving Switching electric consumption: Selecting a parking space The following applies when switching electric consumption: • Switch the refrigerator from 12 V to accelerator or 230 V. Otherwise, if the engine is not on, the 12 V electrical supply will automatically turn itself off after a few minutes. • Open the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valve on the consumer required.
03-1 Chassis Chapter 3: Chassis 3.1 Chassis The chassis includes parts of the frame and the axles. No technical changes may be made, as otherwise the general type approval will expire! Technical changes may only be carried out after being released by the manufacturer. For further information, please refer to the enclosed operating instructions for the basic vehicle. 3.2 Vehicle identification number (VIN) On Renault models, the 17-digit vehicle ID number is located above the right entrance step.
Chassis 03-2 3.3 Loading 3.3.1 General information Rules for loading: • Spread the load evenly between the left and right-hand side of the motor home. Heavy or bulky objects belong in the lower storage compartments and near the axle. • Store baggage in the interior in cupboards and storage compartments. • Heavy objects should be stowed securely to prevent them from slipping. • Lighter objects (clothing) should be stowed in the wall cupboards. • Secure doors and flaps.
03-3 Chassis 3.3.2 Definition of masses for mobile homes EU Directive 1230/2012 applies at a European level for calculating the masses and resultant additional loads for mobile homes. The terms and basis used for calculations are explained below. 1. Technically permissible overall mass Information regarding the technically permissible maximum weight is based on Hobby Wohnwagenwerk's specification in cooperation with the manufacturers of the previous construction stages (Fiat, Renault).
Chassis 3. Additional equipment / optional extras Mass of the equipment that was assembled by the manufacturer in or on the mobile home in addition to the standard equipment. These optional extras will be shown in the actual mass of the vehicle if − they are not part of the standard scope of equipment, − Hobby or the manufacturer of the base vehicle were responsible for assembling them, − the customer can order them. 4.
03-5 Chassis 1 2 2 3.4 Levelling supports * The levelling supports are located in the rear area by the frame extension. Swinging out the levelling supports • Place the crank on the hexagon head . • Turn the crank to move the support to a vertical position. • If necessary, secure the foot k to prevent it from sinking into the ground and place it on a firm base. • If the levelling support is in a vertical position, the support foot will extend telescopically.
Chassis 3 2 1 3.5 Entrance step The motor homes are equipped with an electrically extendable entrance step . j Do not step on the entrance step until it has been completely extended! Mind the different heights of the steps and ensure that the ground in front of the entrance is firm and level. Following a short delay after the motor is started, the step is automatically retracted. To open • Press the switch in the entrance area. The entrance step will be extended automatically.
03-7 Chassis 1 3 2 3.6 Additional pneumatic springs* Additional pneumatic springs on the rear axle (optional extra) provide a significant improvement to the motor home’s road handling and complement the standard suspension. The air bellows lift the vehicle’s tail as required. The compressor is activated from the driver’s cabin operating panel using the On/Off button j, thereby filling the bellows with air.
Chassis Please ensure that the permissible tow bar load, maximum towing weight and rear axle load for the vehicle are not exceeded, especially when you are loading the rear garage. Simultaneous use of the tow-bar and the rear carrier and/or eBike carrier is not permitted. While manoeuvring to hitch and unhitch loads, ensure that no-one is standing between the motor home and the trailer.
03-9 Chassis 3.8 Externally mounted fixtures Registering accessories in the vehicle's documents • Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted fixtures. • Take your motor home to a technical support organisation or technical service provider (e.g. MOT). • The technical support organisation will approve the fittings and draw up a corresponding expertise.
Chassis These three positions are not fixed, i.e. after the lever has been moved it jumps back to the centre position. Renault Quickshift The gearshift lever has only one fixed gearshift position.
03-11 Chassis Never leave the vehicle when the transmission is in neutral (N). If the vehicle is not moving and you have already shifted into gear, always step on the brake pedal until you have decided to start driving. Only then should you release the brake pedal and slowly step on the gas pedal. If the vehicle is not moving and the engine is running for a longer period of time, we recommend that you shift to neutral (N). Do not use the gas pedal as a means of holding the vehicle in one spot (e.g.
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04-1 Wheels and tyres Chapter 4: Wheels and Tyres 4.2 Tyres 4.1 Wheels Use only tyres that have been entered in the vehicle's documents. Other tyre sizes may only be used if they have been permitted by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle. If you are driving a new vehicle, or after changing a tyre, tighten the wheel bolts or nuts after you have driven the first 50 km and then again after the following 100 km.
Wheels and tyres Snow chains Never drive faster than 50 km/h. Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads. Snow chains can only be mounted to tyres that are just as large as the tyres originally mounted on your vehicle. Snow chains may only be mounted on the front drive wheels; it is strictly forbidden to mount snow chains on the rear wheels. Ornamental hub caps must be removed before putting on snow chains. 1 2 3 4.
04-3 Wheels and tyres If the pressure is too low, this may cause overheating of the tyre, possibly resulting in severe damage to the tyre. 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 tyres as soon as the tread depth is only 1.6 mm. The minimum tread depth gives you only the barest amount of safety while driving.
Wheels and tyres The fast tyre repair kit can be used when the outside temperature ranges from -20°C to + 50°C. Please refer to the FIAT or RENAULT manual for instructions on how to use the fast tyre repair kit. There is an expiry date on the sealant. Therefore, please note this date. It is not possible to guarantee that the tyre repair kit will function properly if the sealant has expired. FIAT RENAULT 4.6 Fast tyre repair kit Your mobile home does not have a spare tyre.
04-5 Wheels and tyres 4.7 Changing a tyre The car jack (not included in the scope of delivery) may only be inserted in the appropriate mounting holes! If the car jack is attached in other places, this may cause damage to the vehicle or even accidents if the vehicle falls off the jack. The car jack is to be used only for changing tyres.
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05-1 Exterior Structure Chapter 5: Exterior Structure 5.1 Ventilation The following applies for ventilation: Ventilation is important if you want to feel comfortable in your motor home. No-draught ventilation has been integrated above the driving unit in your motor home. The roof lights ensure ventilation. Never interfere with the way in which they operate. Appropriate covers can be used to close the ventilation of the refrigerator, provided it does not run on gas.
Exterior Structure 1 Ventilation for the refrigerator j on the roof of the vehicle We recommend that you remove the ventilation grate if the outside temperature is very high. This allows more air to permeate to the refrigerator, intensifying refrigeration. The ventilation grids must remain firmly mounted while driving or when it is raining. Removing the ventilation grate • Push the locks as far up as they will go.
05-3 Exterior Structure 1 5.2 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are delivered with the motor home: - two keys to fit the following locks on the base vehicle: - driver‘s and passenger‘s doors - a code card. Note the manufacturer‘s operating instructions for the basic vehicle. Heating The heating system is supplied with fresh air from outside j. This ventilation flap also permits exhaust air from the system to escape.
Exterior Structure To prevent damage to locks and door frames, the inner door handle must be positioned horizontally and not slanted upwards. The entrance door is your escape route in an emergency. Never barricade the door from the outside! Entrance door external Opening • Use key to unlock door. • Pull on door handle. • Open door. Closing • Close door. • Turn key until you hear the bolt lock into place. • Turn key back to verticle position and pull it out.
05-5 Exterior Structure 2 3 2 1 1 Entrance door internal Insect screen (plissé) j Opening • Push the bolt down (green section Closing • Pull the handle j). l of the door closed until it locks into place. Locking • Push the bolt up (red section k). This allows a door which has been locked from the outside to be opened from the inside. • Carefully open and close the insect screen plissé by guiding it along the guide rail.
Exterior Structure The maximum load for the external storage locker is 150 kg. Garage flap/ Stowage flap (model-specific) To open • Unlatch both locks with the key. The handles will be slightly projected. • Turn the handle to the left. • Swing the flap up. To close • Swing the flap shut. • Turn the handle to the right until the flap is pulled into the seal. • Latch both locks with the key and push the handles in until they click into place.
05-7 Exterior Structure 1 2 1 Toilet flap To open • Use key to unlock flap j. • Press both buttons (j and k) and open flap. To close • Press flap until it locks into place (both sides). • Use key to lock flap j. Gas-bottle Container Flap The ventilation grill of the gas-bottle container flap must not be closed or covered. To open • Use the key to unlock the lock ; the handle will jump out a little bit.
Exterior Structure 3 2 Locking devices for doors and flaps The entrance door as well as some of the external flaps can be fastened using the locks on the outside wall of the mobile home. Door locks k To lock • Open the door all the way. • Press the nose fastened to the door into the counterpart on the outside wall of the mobile home. Take care to ensure that it clicks firmly into place. To unlock • Pull the nose out of the counterpart. Flap locks l • Open the gas-bottle container flap all the way.
05-9 Exterior Structure 1 1 2 Exterior socket Exterior gas supply * Opening • Take hold of the bottom of the cover flap wards. The external gas socket is used to provide equipment that requires gas, such as a gas barbecue or gas lamp, with gas outside the mobile home. j and pull it up- Closing • Push cover flap j down until you hear it lock into place. k Opening • Hold the flap j by the latch and pull it up. Closing • Press the cover plate j of the flap shut until you hear it lock into place.
Exterior Structure 2 1 3 1 Fresh water filler neck Petrol filler neck Opening • Hold the flap by the latch and pull it up. • Use key to unlock . • Give the blue cap a strong turn counter-clockwise and remove it. The black petrol cap is covered by a flap located on the left side of the vehicle behind the driver's door in the lower section of the B-pillar. l k j Closing • Put the blue cap back on and turn it clockwise to shut it. • Use key to lock .
05-11 Exterior Structure 5.3 Roof rail * The following applies when loading the roof rail: • Only store light items of luggage on the roof. • Lash the roof load securely and ensure that it cannot slip or fall off. • Do not overload the roof! The heavier the roof load, the worse the vehicle’s performance. The maximum total load for the roof rail is 50 kg. • Observe the maximum permissible axle loads when loading. • Add the measurements of the roof load to the height of the vehicle.
Exterior Structure 5.5 Bicycle carrier * 5.6 Velo eBike Carrier * The motor home’s handling when driving is significantly different when the bicycle carrier is in use. The driving speed should be adjusted accordingly to take this into consideration: The driver of the vehicle is responsible for ensuring that the load has been fastened securely. This means that the bicycles must be doubly secured on the carrier. • The driver is responsible for the secure fastening of the bicycles.
05-13 Exterior Structure • Always maintain the permissible load-carrying capacity of the carrier (75 kg) and never overload it. • If the rear carrier is fully loaded, and depending on how much the load juts out over it, the load on the rear axle will be increased while it will be decreased on the front axle. This can change the driving performance and steering and brake response of the vehicle. • The carrier reduces the rear ramp angle of the vehicle.
Exterior Structure Extending • Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the winding mechanism. • Hold the crank with one hand on the upper twist grip and the other on the lower twist grip. During the operating procedure gently pull the crank towards you and hold it as vertically in the grommet as possible. • Turn the connecting rod clockwise until the awning has been rolled out about 1 m. • Unfold the telescopic rods on the inside of the drop tube and use them to support the awning.
06-1 Interior Structure Chapter 6: Interior Structure 6.1 Opening and closing doors and flaps Close all flaps and doors properly before driving. This avoids them opening accidentally while driving and objects falling out. Stowage cabinets To open • Slightly tilt the handle and then pull on it until the flap opens. To close • Press the flap shut until you can feel it close and lock. Store only light objects in the upper stowage cabinets.
Interior Structure 1 Furniture doors with handle Drawers with a pressure lock • Push the handle to open and shut the door. To open • Press the bottom of the pushbutton to unlock the drawer. • Pull on the handle until the pull-out opens. j To close • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place.
06-3 Interior Structure Doors with push locks To open • Depress the push lock until the knob pops out. • Carefully pull the knob and open the door. To close • Push the door closed using the knob. • Depress the push lock until the knob locks into place and the door is fastened. Furniture doors with a locking mechanism (Mirror cabinets, washroom) To open • Open the door of the mirror cabinet by pressing the lower edge from behind.
Interior Structure Bar in the entrance area Sliding doors To open • Pull on the handle and swing the door outwards. To open • Hold the sliding doors by the frame and push outward. To close • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place. To close • Grasp the frame of the doors and push them closed until they click into place.
06-5 Interior Structure 1 2 1 6.2 TV mount for flat screen TV * • To fold out the mount, release the lock by pushing the lever to the right. • To fold in the mount, push it back to its original position until it is noticeably locked into place. j Lock the media unit or TV holder before driving. The mounted TV may not weigh more than 8 kg. When driving, we recommend that you remove the TV from the mount and store it securely. 6.
Interior Structure 2 6 5 3 To lower • Pull the lever all the way to the other side to unlock the table. • Use both hands to push the table top down. • Pull the lever back into its original position to lock the table into the desired position. k k To lower the table all the way to the floor, the table top must be positioned in such a way that it cannot rest on the seat chests. 1 4 7 Hanging table When lowered, the hanging table can be used as a base frame for the bed.
06-7 Interior Structure 8 1 o • Hook the table top into the lower wall bracket . The lock must move up to lock into place and place the table on the shortened leg . p To swivel out • Pull the locking pin down and then let go. • Swivel the lower table top j to the desired position. q The hanging table must be in the lower position before the alcove bed is lowered in order to avoid a collision between the alcove bed and the table. 6.
Interior Structure 2 1 4 3 Widening the beds Fiat Drive * In those models with individual beds above the rear garage, the two beds can be joined by means of an extendable extension. • • • • Open both pushlocks . Pull out the extension as far as it will go. Shut both pushlocks to lock the extension into place. Hang the ladder in the corresponding holding fixtures (the ladder is located in the external storage locker when your motor home is delivered). j k j l • Insert the additional cushion m.
06-9 Interior Structure 2 1 3 4 5 Alcove berth (model-specific) Widening the beds Renault Premium Van • Release the extension from the magnet and pull it along the guide rail. Unfold the movable piece j by the notch into a horizontal position and push it back along the guide rail. • Hang the ladder in the designated fixtures . • Insert the cushion . k n m l Carry out this procedure in reverse to put everything back in place, taking care to ensure that the extension clicks back on to the magnet.
Interior Structure 1 • Place the key in the alcove bed panel and turn it to the right to “on”. • Use the arrow down to lower the alcove bed as far as it will go. • Hang the ladder (located in the garage when your camper is delivered). • When sleeping, clip the safety nets (located underneath the mattress) into place in the attachments on the ceiling.
06-11 Interior Structure The stowage cabinets under the alcove bed should only be loaded lightly. The more weight stowed in these cabinets, the harder it is for the alcove bed motor to run. • The maximum load for the alcove berth is approx. 200 kg. • Never use the alcove berth without setting up the safety mesh. • Never leave children unminded in the alcove berth. • Before driving, the alcove bed must be in its storage position and locked.
Interior Structure 6.5 Cushion arrangements None of the motor homes with alcove beds can be converted, because there is not enough free space when the alcove bed has been lowered.
06-13 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions Fiat 70 GE Premium Drive Additional cushion 1110x540x110 1 6.6 Washroom with movable basin for showering (model-specific) Using the shower • Pull the handle on the washbasin along the rail towards the Porta Potti.
Interior Structure 2 1 Bathroom (model-specific) In Hobby's bathroom concept, the washroom can be joined together with the separate shower or changing room. • Open the washroom door as far as possible so that the iron core of the locking mechanism attaches itself to the magnet on the opposite side. j k When driving, the washroom door must always be locked.
06-15 Interior Structure 1 2 When driving, the doors of the separate shower must be fastened using the retaining strap. Folding seat in the shower (optional extra) As an option, the bathroom can be fitted with a folding seat in the shower. • Unlock the seat by turning it to a horizontal position. • Fold the seat down and fit the lower surface into the groove provided for this purpose. j k Before driving, the folding seat must be locked into its original position.
Interior Structure 1 2 1 6.7 Windows Fully adjustable window stays Knockout windows with locking hooks To open • Turn all latches by 90°. • Press the window latch outwards with your hand until it is open as far as you would like. Then use your other hand to tighten the turn screw until you feel the resistance and the window is held in place. Opening • Turn the latch by 90°. • Press the window latch outwards until you hear it click.The window will automatically remain in this position.
06-17 Interior Structure To combine • Pull the sunshade down slowly and evenly, then pull the insect screen down to the desired position. To avoid consequential damage, leave the shades open when the motor home is not in use. Combined sunshade and insect screen Sunshades and insect screens are integrated in the window from and fully adjustable. To close • Move the handle for the sunshade or the latch for the insect screen slowly and evenly to the desired position.
Interior Structure 06-18 2 Skylight (Acrylic glass frames cannot be supplied if the roof window is above an alcove bed.) The skylight cannot be opened. It is fitted with an integral dimming shade which can be drawn as required by pulling it. If the vehicle is not in use for a longer period of time, the sun shade must be opened to prevent heat from building up. 6.8 Dimming system for driver's cabin The dimming shades may only be drawn when the vehicle is standing and the motor has been turned off.
06-19 Interior Structure 2 1 Front system k • Press the locks together to open the locking mechanism. • Press the clasp together in the middle. The magnetic lock j will automatically lock. 3 Side system l • Press the locks together to open the locking mechanism. • Pull the handle as far as it will go. The blinds will automati cally be locked into place; this is fully adjustable.
Interior Structure 6.9 Skylight Safety instructions • Never open the skylight in strong winds/rain/hail, etc. or if the temperature outside is below -20°C! • Do not use force to open the roof skylight when covered by ice or snow as this could break the hinges and opening mechanism. • Remove snow, ice or excessive dirt before opening. Ensure there is sufficient room before opening the skylight under trees, in garages, etc. • Do not stand on the skylight. • Close and bolt the skylight before driving.
06-21 Interior Structure Insect screens and shades (plissés) Both plissés are fully adjustable by sliding them horizontally from side to side. Small roof bonnet Opening • This roof bonnet can be opened in the opposite direction to traffic. Press the locking knob and use the adjusting lever to move the roof bonnet to the desired position. j Closing • Guide the adjusting lever along the guide rail and close the roof bonnet. The bonnet will lock when the lever hooks into place behind the locking knob .
Interior Structure Swivelling seats • Put the armrests up. • Move the seat to the middle position. • Release the lever to swivel the seat. The seat will be released from the locking position. • Push the seat belt buckle down to avoid damaging it. • Swivel the seat to the desired position. 6.10 Pivoting seats in the driver‘s cab All of the motor homes have pivoting driver's and passenger's seats, which can be used to extend the number of seats available in the superstructure.
06-23 Interior Structure 1 Renault Premium Van j • The lever for turning the seat is located on the front edge of the seats in the driver's cab. Tilt the lever upwards and turn the seat. 2 Fiat Premium Drive • The lever for turning the seat is located on the outer edge of the seats in the driver's cab. Push the lever forwards and turn the seat.
Interior Structure 1 6.11 Construction of the seats Cushion fastenings The seat and back cushions are held in place by an anti-slip mat. Ensure that the seat cushions and backrests are fastened securely and correctly. 06-24 2 Converting the L-shaped seating arrangement * To use the outer seats in models with an L-shaped seating arrangement, it must be converted before you drive. • • • • Remove the seat and back cushions. Fold the lid of the seating bench up. Pull the entire seating bench up and out.
06-25 Interior Structure • Guide the upper part of the seatbelt over your shoulder and diagonally across your chest. • The lower part of the seatbelt fits across your hips. Unbuckling the seatbelt • Press the button on the lock of the seatbelt to unlock the tongue. 6.12 Seatbelts in the motor home The seats in the seating arrangements that face oncoming traffic have been fitted with safety belts. Please note the overview of the seating arrangements for your vehicle.
Interior Structure 06-26 6.13 Overview of the seating arrangements Renault 65 GE Premium Van Fiat 65 HFL Premium Drive Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seat 5: must not be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 5 - 6: must not be used while driving. Fiat 70 GE Premium Drive Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seat 5: must not be used while driving.
06-27 Interior Structure Fiat 70 HGE Premium Drive Seats 1 - 3: may be used while driving Seat 4: may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight = 3650kg / 4250kg / 4400kg Seat 5: must not be used while driving. Fiat 70 HQ Premium Drive Seats 1 - 3: may be used while driving Seat 4: may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight = 3650kg / 4250kg / 4400kg Seat 5: must not be used while driving.
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07-1 Electrical Installations Chapter 7: Electrical Installations 7.2 Elements of the electrical system 7.1 Safety instructions Advice and instructions The installation of electrical devices in HOBBY's motor homes has been carried out in accordance with the valid regulations Important • Any changes to the electrical installations may only be carried out by a professional electrician. • Disconnect the battery and switch off the 230V mains before carrying out any maintenance work.
Electrical Installations • Unclamp the battery circuit breaker if the ancillary battery is not being used for a long period of time (more than 1-2 months). Even if the battery circuit breaker is interrupted, the battery can still be charged by the battery charger (conservation charging). • Should the consumer battery be removed, isolate the plus pole (to prevent short circuits when turning on the motor). Battery charger • The charger’s capacity is 360 W.
07-3 Electrical Installations Controlpanel on are stored in the system; pressing on the main switch reactivates them. This also resets the degree to which those lights were dimmed that can be regulated. • Renault: Pressing the main switch for at least four seconds while the system is switched on will turn off not only the presently activated devices, but also the entire 12 V system. • If there should be a power failure, the system will remember whether the main switch was on or off.
Electrical Installations lights to shine. The brightness you set will be saved; when the lights are switched on again, the brightness you originally set will also be switched on again. If the system's power supply is interrupted, the wall light will shine full strength the first time you switch it on. Key Memory • This key is used to save and recall the state of individual lights. Press briefly on this key to recall the last saved state of all switchable 12 V lights.
07-5 Electrical Installations Electric power supply 1 and 2 Filling level indicator Renault • These are two additional possibilities for switching 230V devices on and off (e.g. Alde hot water heating system ). * • Briefly press the key to display the graph that shows you the level of the fresh and waste water tanks. Back Charging status of the battery • Briefly press the key to shift to displaying the battery. An intelligent battery sensor is part of the vehicle's standard equipment.
Electrical Installations All of the vehicles are equipped with a program for measuring illumination. This program only runs if the power is connected; if previously activated, it is saved after a reset. All of the lights will be switched on. If a key is now pressed, the corresponding light will be switched on. After approx. 1 minu7te, all of the other lights will also be switched on provided no other key is pressed. Renault To switch on: Press power supply 1 + 2 and lighting atmosphere 1 somewhat longer.
07-7 Electrical Installations 2 l Date display 3 m n 8 7 6 5 4 9 1 LCD display o The current date is displayed in this field. Alarm clock This icon is use to activate the alarm clock. The example shows the alarm clock when it has been deactivated. When it is activated, there is no line through the icon. Charging status of the ancillary battery If the arrow points towards the battery, it will be charged. If the arrow points away from the battery, it will be discharged.
Electrical Installations Level of the tank • After turning once to the right or left, the menu for displaying the level of the fresh and waste water tanks appears. Align the vehicle horizontally to obtain a meaningful result from the filling level indicator. Temperature 12V • If your vehicle has a 12V connection, the temperature will be displayed. Inside temperature (above) and outside temperature (below). • The display is shown in increments of 0.5° C.
07-9 Electrical Installations Outside temperature • After once again turning to the right, the menu for displaying the outside temperature appears. The outside temperature sensor is located underneath the vehicle near the entrance step. Inside temperature • After once again turning to the right, the menu for displaying the inside temperature appears. • The display is shown in increments of 0.5° C.
Electrical Installations • • Calibrating the temperature It is possible to calibrate the indoor and outdoor temperatures shown, as temperature effects on the sensors may lead to a deviation between the temperature displayed and the actual temperature. • • • To calibrate the displayed temperatures, please switch to the temperature display. It is irrelevant whether the indoor or the outdoor temperature is displayed. Press the rotary/selector switch for several seconds.
07-11 Electrical Installations Ancillary battery Battery charging After the type and capacity of the battery have been set and it has been calibrated, the battery sensor permanently monitors the status of the batteries (starter/ancillary battery). The intelligent battery sensor is connected directly to the negative terminal on the ancillary battery. Battery charging function 230V voltage applied and charger has been activated for sensor control.
Electrical Installations Setting the battery type The type and capacity of the battery have been set by the manufacturer. If the type of battery is changed, these settings must be adjusted accordingly. To reach this part of the menu, go to the "Loading the Battery" menu and press the button for approx. 2 seconds. Hot-air heating (only Fiat Drive) Turn the rotary switch to access the heating menu.
07-13 Electrical Installations * Air conditioning The following functions for the air-conditioning system can be set on the control unit: - On/Off - Cool Mode: cooling and ventilation Cool Low / Cool / Cool High - Fan Mode: ventilation only Fan Low / Fan High - Dry: heating function The aforementioned functions are only available for air conditioning systems that are CI bus compatible.
Electrical Installations • To quit the menu, switch to the Return icon and confirm your settings by pressing on the rotary knob. Only now will the changes be implemented by the heating system; after a brief delay, they will appear on the display. Setting the time, alarm clock and date • After pressing the menu button for a longer period of time (approx. 2 seconds) the menu for setting the current time, date, wake-up time and activating or deactivating the alarm clock appears.
07-15 Electrical Installations WLAN module* (only Fiat Drive) Plinth lighting (only Renault) Press the lighting atmosphere 3 key to switch to the submenu for regulating the plinth lighting. Hobby's CI-Bus board management can link together up to 15 devices, enabling you to operate them using just one central control panel that shows their functions on its display.
Electrical Installations 07-16 Turn the rotary encoder to access the WLAN menu. Power is supplied via the battery and/or via the 230V mains connection. The WLAN is ready as soon as “WLAN: On” appears after the module has been switched on. Press the rotary encoder key to access the submenu in which the connection data for the WLAN network is displayed. (The menu on the left only shows example data.
07-17 Electrical Installations Then select the network, enter the password and click on the “Connect” button to confirm. You can now call up the website http://192.168.0.1 in the Internet browser. By continuing to turn and confirm the rotary encoder on the control panel, you will reach the Web server data, which is required to open the data in the Web browser. Settings can be called up and changed in the browser on page 192.168.0.1/cfg.php: Click on the „Get“ button to call up the set values.
Electrical Installations At present, operation via a surfstick is not yet supported. Please use the WLAN menu in the LCD display to switch WLAN operation on and off. After switching it off, “WLAN shutdown” will be displayed for approx. 60 seconds. When “WLAN: Off” is displayed, the vehicle's entire power supply can be switched off. The SD card may be damaged if the mobile home's power supply is disconnected (from the mains or the battery) without having shut down the WLAN correctly.
07-19 Electrical Installations When replacing the button cell, please ensure that plus and minus are in the right direction. Incorrect polarity may cause the display to become defect. 1 1 Renault Fiat (Drive) General information regarding the LCD display The time and date are buffered by a 3V 210 mAh, CR2032 type button cell. If, therefore, the time should be incorrect or the clock should stop working, this button cell must be replaced.
Electrical Installations 07-20 Fiat Drive • Briefly press the key on each remote control by the bed to switch on the left light , right light or the ceiling light above the seating arrangement . Press longer on the key to regulate how brightly you want the lights to shine. The brightness you set will be saved; when the lights are switched on again, the brightness you originally set will also be switched on again.
07-21 Electrical Installations 1 Fiat (Drive) Remote control, washroom 2 4 3 Renault • Briefly press the key to switch on the light in the washroom (and in the separate shower, if there is one). Remote control(s), entrance These remote control functions work even if the LCD panel has been switched off. The remote control controls the electric entrance step. • Press the key to fold the step out; press it fold the step back in.
Electrical Installations Fiat • Briefly press the key to switch on the outer tent light (not while the motor is running). Key (only for Fiat): Briefly press the key to switch on the ceiling light. k m Remote control for kitchen (only Fiat Drive) • Briefly press the left key to switch on the lighting in the wall cabinets and on the floor. • Briefly press the right key to switch on the kitchen light (integrated in the window).
07-23 Electrical Installations 7.3 Electric power supply In all of the vehicles the central electrical system is installed under the refrigerator. (with the exception of the 65 HFL Drive) and under the passenger's seat (only Fiat Drive) 2 Electricity for the motor home can be obtained from the following connections: - 230V mains connection 50 Hz - via the ancillary battery Everything that uses 12 V, such as lighting, water supply, etc., is available.
Electrical Installations To disconnect the electric connection: • Switch off the automatic circuit breaker by pressing the rocker switch down . • Press the lever in the external socket down. • Remove the CEE plug . • Press the cover flap (p. 07-23) of the external socket down until it clicks into place. n k j m k Only plugs and cords that comply with CEE standards may be used.
07-25 Electrical Installations Rules for the mains connection • Use only a 3 x 2.5 mm2 cable with a maximum length of 25 m, a CEE plug and connector to connect the motor home to an external 230 V mains. • After the mains connection has been plugged in, both the modular and the vehicle battery will automatically be charged by the battery charger in the motor home (even if the Control Panel has not been switched on).
Electrical Installations The tripping time for the residual current device (RCD) with a residual current of 30 mA is less than 0.1 seconds. After putting the electric system into operation, the function of the residual current device must be checked. After voltage has been applied to the switch and it is on (set to I-ON) it must set off when you press the test button . j k k The rocker switch (p. 07-24) jumps down; after it has successfully been checked it must be switched back up to the "On" setting.
07-27 Electrical Installations 1 2 Operation via ancillary battery Position of the 92 Ah AGM ancillary battery in the Fiat/Drive The ancillary battery is mounted in the front passenger console. The foot of the battery is attached to a base plate. The passenger seat including the rotating assembly must be dismantled in order to subsequently fit or change the batteries. The battery sensor is safeguarded by means of a 10A fuse.
Electrical Installations • Only accumulator batteries with bound electrolytes (gel batteries) may be installed in those positions specified by the manufacturer. • The installed gel battery may not be opened. • When changing ancillary batteries, use only batteries of the same make and capacity. • All of the electrical devices must be switched off before you disconnect or connect the ancillary battery. • Before replacing fuses you must first de-energise the charger.
07-29 Electrical Installations The battery charger is directly connected to the ancillary battery so that the ancillary and starter batteries can be charged even if the battery circuit breaker is switched on. To keep the batteries charged even when not in use, it is mandatory that the vehicle be connected to a 230V mains connection every 6 weeks. Recharging should be carried out for at least 24 hours. The battery circuit breaker must be on when using the vehicle home and whilst driving.
Electrical Installations 07-30 • Always charge the ancillary battery for at least 10 hours before each journey, directly after each journey and before you take the motor home temporarily out of service. • Use every opportunity during your journey to charge the battery. • The battery loses its capacity after having been used for a while and at low temperatures. • An acoustic warning signal will be given off if the remaining time during discharge operation is less than 1 hour.
07-31 Electrical Installations Operation when the motor is running As soon as the motor is running, a relay connects the starter battery and the caravan battery in parallel. Therefore, the dynamo charges both batteries. If the D+ signal no longer sits close to the dynamo, the two batteries will be separated from each other again. In this way, the starter battery cannot be discharged by equipment in the motor home. 1 2 3 4 5 j Socket; the middle pin is the sensor. k PCB switches.
Electrical Installations The voltage of the caravan battery must rise if - the engine speed is above the idling speed, - the vehicle‘s battery is not completely discharged. 2 The control panel shows whether or not the generator has been charged. If this is not the case, please check the following: • Is the 50A fuse in the supply line to the ancillary battery near the motor battery functioning properly? • Is the “Motor running” signal on the input module on? 1 Fig. Renault 7.
07-33 Electrical Installations 20 A refrigerator 7.5 A steady plus S13, KS lighting, heating 15 A D+ switched, steady plus S15 7.5 A sidelight 7.5 A radio 15 A ank heating 25 A entrance step Input module Renault Assignment of fuses, Input module The fuses for the individual internal electric circuits are located in the input module. In some models, there may be slight deviations in this assignment. Only replace defect fuses if you know what caused the fuse to blow and have fixed this.
Electrical Installations Light Control System Renault Light Control System Fiat Drive The fuses for the light control system can be accessed through an opening in the casing cover. The outputs are safeguarded by internal circuit breakers (polyswitch fuses).
07-35 Electrical Installations TV unit The mounting space for a flat-screen TV* is located beneath the display cabinet in the entrance area. The corresponding connections and sockets can be found in the display cabinet. The corresponding connection for the SAT antenna (E3) is fed out openly in the position appropriate for the model in question.
Electrical Installations External socket and antenna terminal in the outer tent* As an option, your motor home also has a combined external socket and antenna terminal in the outer tent. This can be used, for example, to set up a TV in the outer tent. Depending on how you wire it, the integrated antenna terminal can be used as either an input or an output socket. For further information, please speak to your Hobby dealer 7.
07-37 Electrical Installations 1 Touch lights (model-specific) 7.6 Mobile navigation * To switch on and off • Touch the middle notch As an optional feature, your mobile home can be equipped with a mobile navigation system and integrated rear view camera. j of the spotlight. Touch lights can only be operated when they have been activated. To do so, the lighting atmosphere 2 (Renault) or lighting atmosphere 1 (Fiat Drive) must be switched on on the control panel (lighting acrylic glass frames).
Electrical Installations 7.7 Subsequently installed devices Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while driving (e.g. mobile phones, wireless equipment, radios, cameras for driving in reverse, navigation equipment, or others) must meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility.
08-1 Water Chapter 8: Water 8.1 General We recommend that you inspect any water you have left in the tank, this is very critical before using the water again. • Always use water that is of drinkable quality when working with food. This also applies for washing your hands or objects that come into contact with food. • In order to ensure excellent water quality, water should be taken directly from the public drinking water system.
Water The following applies for the TANDEM submersible pump: • The TANDEM submersible pump is only suitable for water. • The TANDEM submersible pump can briefly tolerate temperatures of up to 60º C. • Avoid dry runs. • Protect the pump from freezing. • Hard blows or hits as well as very dirty water can destroy the pump. 1 2 The TANDEM submersible pump requires no maintenance. The TANDEM submersible pump switches itself on automatically when the water taps are opened.
08-3 Water If you fill too much water into the tank, the excess will run out at the filler neck. Check the red service lids regularly; they may become loose if the fresh water tank is filled often. Filling the water system • Place the caravan in a horizontal position. • Shut all of the water taps. • Switch on the main switch on the control panel. • Close the outlet valve (FrostControl) on the boiler. • Unlock the petrol cap and turn it counter-clockwise to open it.
Water Hot water supply Hot water is supplied by means of the hot-air heating system with its integrated hot-water boiler (see also Chapter 10.2); the options for settings are described on p. 10-05 “Changing the hot water temperature”. The boiler will automatically empty itself via a safety or outlet valve if there is danger of frost (see also 10-13 Frost Control).
08-5 Water 1 1 Emptying the fresh water tank The outlet valve is located behind the gas-bottle container flap. • To empty the fresh water tank, raise the lever angle of 90°. j up to an Always empty the fresh water tank completely if the heating has not been switched on and the motor home is not in use, and especially if there is frost. 2 Emptying the waste water tank • The waste water opening is located on the left side underneath the vehicle.
Water Emptying the entire water system • Use the control panel to switch off the electricity for the water pump by pressing the main switch for a longer period of time (4 sec.). • Open all of the water taps to the centre setting. • Hang up the adjustable shower head in the shower. • Open all of the outlet valves (including the FrostControl). • Unscrew the cap on the cleaning port of the fresh water tank . • Unscrew the overflow pipe in the fresh water tank. • Remove the lid of the water tank.
08-7 Water Waste water tank The waste water tank is integrated in the chassis; it is insulated. After the heating system has been switched on on the control panel, the hot air is conducted to the waste water tank. This prevents the waste water from freezing in a light frost. 1 Alde outlet valve If an Alde hot water heater has been installed, the water j runs off through the outlet value on the hot water heater instead of through the boiler (see also 10.5). Do a small quantity of antifreeze agent (e.
Water 1 2 Water connection for external shower * Opening • Push the cover j up to gain access to the water connection. Closing • Remove the external shower’s hose from the connection point k and attach the protective cover. • Push the cover down.
08-9 Water 8.3 Flushing toilet Preparing the toilet • Open the Thetford door (see 5.1) and pull the holding bar up to remove the waste tank. The waste tank can only be removed when the drain valve is closed. • Pull out the tank as far as possible, keeping it level. • Slightly tip the waste tank and then pull it out completely. • Place it in an upright vertical position. • Turn the drain nozzle to an upward position. Use toilet fluids very sparingly.
Water Never fill toilet fluids directly into the toilet bowl. • Push the waste tank back into position. • Ensure that the holding bar secures the waste tank. • Close the service flap. Using the toilet • Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position. • Fill the toilet bowl with a small amount of water by pressing the flush button or by opening the drain valve by pulling the valve handle under the toilet bowl towards you. • Use the toilet. • After use open the drain valve (if still closed) and flush.
08-11 Water Emptying the waste tank The waste tank must be emptied at the latest when the LED lights up. It is recommended that the tank is emptied before this. The LED lights up when the tank contains more than 15 litres. From this point in time the tank has a residual capacity of 2 litres, representing approx. 5 flushes. • Open the toilet flap and pull the holding bar up to remove the waste tank. The waste tank can only be removed when the drain valve is closed.
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09-1 Gas Chapter 9: Gas 9.1 General safety rules when using LPG fittings The operating pressure for gas is 30 mbar. You are not permitted to operate the heating system while driving! Exception: As an optional feature, the vehicle can be equipped with a gas pressure regulator for use while driving (e.g. ControlCS). Checking the gas fittings • Before initial operation have the LPG fittings checked by an expert. • The gas fittings must be checked every 2 years by an LPG expert.
Gas Regulators and valves • Use only special vehicle regulators that have a safety valve. In accordance with the German DVWG (German Association of the Gas and Water Sector) Worksheet G 607, other regulators are not permitted; they are not adequate for handling the heavy strain. • Pressure governors must have a fixed pressure of 30 mbar. The regulations of EN 12864, Appendix D apply accordingly. The pressure governors must have a minimum flow rate of 1.2 hx/h.
09-3 Gas Before initial operation • The waste gas pipe must be tightly connected to the heating and chimney without any leaks. It may not be damaged. • Keep vents clear. • Remove any snow from the chimney. • Clear aspirating openings for combustion air in the side all from dirt and/or snow. Otherwise, the exhaust fumes could have a CO content higher than allowed. • Do not close the safety vents.
Gas 4 3 2 1 5 Gas bottle cabinet The gas bottle container can be accessed separately in the side wall. j The gas bottle container holds two 11 kg propane cylinders . Via a safety regulator , the gas bottles are attached by a hose to the supply line . Each bottle is fastened to the wall by two separate belts . l k m n Gas bottles may only be carried in the gas bottle container. The following applies to the gas bottle cabinet: • Always check the gas cylinder mountings before driving.
09-5 Gas Changing gas cylinders Do not smoke or ignite open flames while changing the gas cylinders. After changing the gas bottles, check whether there is any gas escaping from the tie-in point by spraying it with leak detection spray. • Open the door of the gas bottle cabinet. • Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder. Pay attention to the direction of the arrow. • Unscrew the gas pressure regulator/ high-pressure hose by hand from the gas bottle (left-handed thread).
Gas The following applies to stop valves and valves: • All the valves on gas devices must be closed while driving. • The lower photograph shows the shut off valves when they are closed. To open the valves, they must be turned to a vertical position. (See upper photo) • No firing point may be in operation when filling the petrol tank of your vehicle on ferries or in the garage.
09-7 Gas Gas regulator with a crash sensor * 1 Using the MonoControl CS, it is possible to heat the vehicle even while driving. Should there be an accident, the integrated crash sensor automatically interrupts the gas supply, thereby preventing gas from escaping. 2 3 (Effect of delay 3.5 g ± 0.5 g; this corresponds to an impact speed of 15-20 km/h against a fixed obstacle.) To operate j Open the valve on the bottle.
Gas j or right to determine which DuoComfo rt b Shows the status of the cylinder in use. Green: full Red: empty min. 50 cm a a a Turn the knob to the left cylinder is to be used. bb 1 Switching valve for the two-cylinder gas unit* The DuoControl CS changeover valve enables you to automatically change from the operating bottle to the spare one. The crash sensor is integrated in the DuoControl; it enables you to use the heating system while driving. It operates similar to the MonoControl CS.
09-9 Gas DuoC f d e c b a Remote indicator for the switching valve * The remote indicator is coupled to the changeover valve of the two-bottle gas system. a Operation in summer. Press the switch down and the LED will show the status of the cylinder in use. b Display switched off. c Operation in winter. Press the switch up and, in addition to showing the status, the switching valve will be heated (yellow LED lights up).
Gas The coupling valve has been constructed in such a way that the emergency shutoff valve can only be opened if a plug connection has been used to hitch the coupling. When hitching, the plug connection is plugged into the safety coupling. When unhitched, use the protective cap to shut the opening of the valve. The external socket for gas is only suitable for extracting gas, not for supplying gas to the system.
10-1 Built-in devices Chapter 10: Built-in devices 10.1 General Information In this chapter, you will find information on the devices that have been built into the motor home. This information refers only to the operation of these devices. To some extent, the devices described are special accessories. For further information on the individual built-in devices, please refer to the separate operating instructions that have been included in the blue service bag found in the vehicle.
Built-in devices Initial operation • Set the air vents in the motor home so that the warm air is blown out where required. • Check that the chimney is clear. Remove any covers. • Open the gas bottle and gas shutoff valve on the gas pipe. • Only operate the device if it is in perfect technical condition. • Always have malfunctions repaired immediately. Only repair malfunctions yourself if such malfunctions are described in the troubleshooting instructions in this manual.
Built-in devices Adjusting knob / pushbutton The adjusting knob / pushbutton is used to select and change specified values and parameters. The changes are saved by briefly pressing the button. Selected menu items blink. q ı ı ı ı 10-3 Start / stand-by screen Turn to the right (+) - Goes through the menu list from left to right. - Increases the values. Turn to the left (-) - Goes through the menu list from right to left. - Decreases the values. Press the button briefly - Saves a selected value.
Built-in devices Switching the control panel on and off ı ı Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton for longer than 3 seconds. - Previously set values / operating parameters will be reactivated after the control panel has been switched on. - If the heating system is not supplied with operating voltage for more than 2 hours, the control panel will automatically switch itself off. - Due to an internal lag feed in the heating system, it may take a few minutes for the control panel to switch off.
10-5 Built-in devices Changing the hot water temperature Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the menu line - Press to switch to the setting mode. - Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the desired temperature. - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton to confirm the temperature. l a b c d Selecting the type of energy Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the menu line - Press to switch to the setting mode.
Built-in devices 10-6 As soon as the heating has been switched on (room temperature and hot water temperature have been activated) the type of energy selected in the previous heating operation is displayed in the status line. Manufacturer's default setting: gas. Special features in mixed operation Interrupting the 230V power supply: The heating system will switch automatically to gas operation.
10-7 Built-in devices d BOOST To heat room rapidly Available if the difference between the selected and the actual room temperature is more than 10°C. 1) Can lead to higher engine wear, depending on how often it is selected. 2) The “HIGH” fan speed has a higher current consumption, higher noise level and higher engine wear. Setting the timer The timer can only be selected if the clock on the control panel has been set.
Built-in devices If the start/end time was exceeded during entry, the operating parameters will only be taken into account after the next start/ end time has been reached. Until then, the operating parameters set outside the timer will remain valid. Selecting the type of energy - Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the desired type of energy. - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton to confirm the temperature.
10-9 Built-in devices Activating the timer (ON) Setting the time - The hours blink. - Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to set the hours (24-hour mode). - After pressing the adjusting knob / pushbutton once again, the minutes will blink. - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton to confirm the time entered. - Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to activate the timer (ON). - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton to confirm the time entered.
Built-in devices Changing the background illumination of the control panel The background illumination can be changed in 10 increments. Resetting to manufacturer's default setting (RESET) The reset function resets the control panel to the manufacturer's default setting. It deletes all of the settings you have made. Confirming the reset - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton Changing the language Select the desired language from the languages available (e.g. English, German, French, Italian).
10-11 Built-in devices Warning A warning icon appears to signal a warning that one of the operating parameters has reached an undefined status. In this case, the device in question will continue to operate. As soon as the operating parameter is once again within its specified range of values, the icon will disappear. Reading out the warning code - Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon. - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton. The current warning code will be displayed.
Built-in devices 10-12 Malfunction Maintenance If there is a malfunction, the control panel will immediately go to “Malfunction” mode and display the Malfunction error code. This device requires no maintenance. Use a non-abrasive cloth dampened with water to clean the front. If this is not sufficient, use a neutral soap solution. E = Malfunction 41 = Error code H = Heating Cause eliminated / Return to setting mode - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton. - The corresponding device will be restarted.
10-13 Built-in devices k k n m o FrostControl FrostControl is a non-electric safety or drain valve. If there is a risk of sub-zero temperatures it automatically drains the content of the boiler via a drain outlet. If the system is under excess pressure intermittent pressure equalisation will automatically take place via the safety valve. The outlet valve is located by the heating connection in your vehicle (generally in the side seating arrangement next to the entrance door).
Built-in devices 10-14 10.3 Hot-water heating * You are not permitted to operate the hot water heater while driving. The LPG heating system Compact 3020 is a hot-water heating system with a separate hot-water heater (contents: 8.5 l). The heating system can heat up even if the hot-water heater has not been filled with fresh water. Place of installation - in the clothes cupboard Please note the following • Please read the separate operating instructions carefully before initial use of the heating system.
10-15 Built-in devices Functionality - hot-water heater - heating system and hot-water heater - heating system Operating unit While on standby, you can see which functions have been activated for the heating system; the backlight is switched off. After two minutes, the operating unit switches from the setting position to standby if no key is pressed or if the arrow keys have been used to set it to standby.
Built-in devices D EF G H I J K C B A Idle position A. Clock. The clock shows the date and time (when activated). B. *Outside temperature. The outside temperature is displayed. C. Inside temperature. The inside temperature is displayed. D. Circulation pump. This icon is displayed when the circulation pump is in operation. E. Starting the heating system automatically. This icon is displayed when this function has been activated. F. Daytime automatic system.
10-17 Built-in devices Setting the desired temperature The temperature can be set from +5 °C to +30 °C in steps of 0.5 °C. 1. The temperature shown is the temperature presently set. 2. Raise the temperature by pressing "+". Lower the temperature by pressing "–". 3. The settings are now finished and the heating will run until the set temperature has been reached. Settings menu Start the settings menu by pressing the MENU key. The backlight goes on and those functions that can be set will be displayed.
Built-in devices Hot water The boiler can also be used even if it has not been filled with fresh water. 1. No hot water. If you do not need hot water, press "-". (The icon is empty.) It is not possible to make any settings for hot water if the daytime or nighttime automatic system is in operation and you have switched off the hot water. The plus and minus icons are then greyed out. 2. Normal operation. If there is fresh water in the tank and you would like to have hot water, press "+".
10-19 Built-in devices Heating with electricity Heating with gas Use the following procedure to activate the "Heating with electricity" function. The higher the selected output, the faster the camper will heat up. To activate heating with gas: If electricity and gas are selected together, you can set whether gas or electricity is to take priority (see Tools menu). If electricity and gas are selected together, you can set whether gas or electricity is to take priority (see Tools menu).
Built-in devices 1 Wash room Since the convector heater in the wash room must be mounted behind the external panel and, therefore, there is no guarantee that the air can circulate sufficiently, a fan has been provided to circulate the hot air in the room. This fan can be activated in two stages using the switch j. 10.4 Refrigerator Refrigerators made by Dometic will be installed. If the external temperature is high, full refrigerating capacity can only be ensured by means of sufficient ventilation.
10-21 Built-in devices 4 2 3 1 5 6 Locking Slim Tower Refrigerator door lock While driving, the refrigerator door must always be closed and locked. Slim-Tower: To close the slim tower, pull on the handle, press against the door and then let the handle go. Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator. 12 V operation 12 V operation can only be used while driving, when the motor is running.
Built-in devices • The refrigerator runs without a thermostatic control (continuous operation). 12 V operation should, therefore, only serve to maintain a temperature which has already been achieved. • To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position . m 230 V operation k • Turn the energy selector switch to mains . • Use the thermostat to regulate the temperature. No absolute temperature values have been assigned to the temperature levels.
10-23 Built-in devices • • Goods that might emit readily volatile or flammable gases must not be stored in the refrigerator. Always store perishable food directly next to the cooling fins or as close to the bottom of the refrigerator as possible. The freezer compartment is suitable for making ice cubes or for storing frozen food for a short period of time. It is not suitable for freezing food. It is not suitable for freezing food nor for the proper storage of medication.
Built-in devices 1 Information on removing the freezer is also given on the freezer door. Normal position Ventilation position If not in use for a longer period of time, the refrigerator should be switched to the ventilation position to prevent bad odours. To activate the ventilation position, light press on the slider to pull it forwards.
10-25 Built-in devices • The sockets above the cooker may not be used when cooking. Shut the protective caps. Never use the cooker or other devices extracting combustion air from the interior of the vehicle to heat the vehicle. If this is ignored there is an acute risk to life due to a lack of oxygen and the odourless carbon monoxide which could be generated. Do not operate the cooker when the glass covering is closed. 10.
Built-in devices 1 2 3 Operation • Use the main switch on the Control Panel to turn on the 12V power supply. • Open the tinted glass covering j. • Turn the adjusting knob kof the burner you wish to use to the ignition position (large flame), press it and hold it pressed. • Use the igniter to ignite the flame; keep pressing the igniter until the flame goes on. • Continue to press the rotary switch k for a further 5-10 seconds to ensure that the automatic flame guard takes effect.
10-27 Built-in devices 2 1 10.6 Oven * • The ventilation openings on the oven must never be closed. • A skylight or window must be opened when operating the oven. • Open the shutoff valve for the oven. Should you smell gas, immediately close the valve and the gas bottles. • The oven door must remain open while igniting the oven. • Never operate the oven when it is empty (i.e., without food that is to be heated). • Never use the oven to heat the caravan.
Built-in devices • Press the adjustable knob . Gas will flow to the burner and the ignition will light the flame. • Keep pressing the adjustable knob for 10 seconds until the ignition safety valve keeps the gas supply open. • Let go of the adjusting knob and turn it to the desired temperature. The flame must burn steadily. The colour should be mainly blue and the flame should have a clear outline. • After approx. one minutes, carefully close the oven door so that the flame does not go out.
10-29 Built-in devices Clean the filter of the fume hood regularly, as it collects fat from kitchen odours. 10.7 Fume Hood * As an option, the kitchen can be fitted with an extractor fan. The built-in fan blows kitchen odours directly outside. The control panel is located above the first kitchen drawer. Press the right button to turn on the fume hood. Hold the fan button firmly to select the speed of the fan from among 15 different speeds.
Built-in devices 10.8 Rooftop Air Conditioning * The air conditioner is located instead of the roof window on the living room ceiling. To operate the air conditioner correctly and optimize its performance, you should observe the following: • Ensure sound thermal insulation; seal chinks and cover up glass areas. • Avoid opening doors and windows unnecessarily. • Do not plug or cover up air intakes and openings. • Do not spray water into the air conditioner.
11-1 Accessories Chapter 11: Accessories Note the detailed operation instructions, installation instructions and circuit diagrams from the manufacturers when using accessories. These are located in your service package. • Any changes to the status of the mobile home as set by the manufacturer may endanger the driving performance and roadworthiness of your vehicle.
Accessories 11-2 Object Weight[kg] Base vehicle/Chassis Air-conditioning in the driver's cab* Bumpers, front, painted colour of vehicle Comfortmatic (automatic transmission) only in connection with 148 PS and 177 PS engine Cruise control* Diesel tank, 120 litres instead of 90 litres Electric wing mirror* ESP incl. ASR and hill holder Fog lights GOLDSCHMITT additional pneumatic suspension, one-circuit system,incl. load increase to 4.
11-3 Accessories Object Weight[kg] Furniture conversions L-shaped seating arrangement w/ luxury living room table, swivels 360° Luxury living room table, swivels 360° 15.00 10.00 Kitchen Fume hood Oven 3.00 16.00 Sleeping area Additional cushion for converting seating arrangement into a bed Bed expansion in connection with FROLI comfortable bed system Bed expansion incl. add.
Accessories * standard equipment in the Renault Van Anniversary Edition model 11-4
12-1 Maintenance and Care Chapter 12: Maintenance and Care 12.1 Maintenance Maintenance intervals There are stipulated maintenance intervals for the motor home and its equipment. The following applies for maintenance intervals: • Have the first maintenance carried out by a HOBBY dealer 12 months after the vehicle was first registered. • All further maintenance should be carried out once a year by a HOBBY dealer.
Maintenance and Care 12.2 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. It is in your own interest to have the brakes checked regularly by your Fiat or Renault workshop. The following applies when maintaining the brake system: • Check the level of brake fluid regularly.
12-3 Maintenance and Care 12.3 Changing the taillight bulbs • Then unscrew the 3 screws in order to remove the rear light and expose the bulbs. l The following is a description of how to change the bulbs in the direction indicator (blinker) and rear lights. The rear lights in the Premium models are fitted with LED lights, whereby each individual light has a standardised alignment remove german.
Maintenance and Care 12.4 Airing 12.5 Care For a comfortable climate inside the motor home, there must be sufficient ventilation. This also avoids corrosive damage due to condensation. The following applies for their care: • Clean plastic parts (e.g. fenders, skirts) with water of up to 60° C and mild household cleansers. • Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits.
12-5 Maintenance and Care - alcohols - aggressive or solvent-based cleaners - cleaners from the chemical group such as ketone, ester and aromatic solvents - aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. all automotive fuels) Direct contact with plastics such as PVC, soft PVC and similar products (e.g. stickers) must be avoided at all cost. It is not possible to avoid transmitting plasticizers when solventbased contents come into contact with the aforementioned plastics and this causes the parts to become brittle.
Maintenance and Care 12-6 The following applies when waxing the surfaces: • The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally with wax. Follow the application instructions given by the wax manufacturers. The following applies for damages: • Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due to corrosion. Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance. The following applies when polishing the surfaces: • In exceptional cases, use polish to refinish weathered varnished surfaces.
12-7 Maintenance and Care Wash panes only with pure water. Never use aggressive cleaning agents that include softeners or solvents! You will find talcum powder in auto accessory shops. Cleaning the interior To reduce problems arising from dampness, use water sparingly when cleaning inside. The following applies for cushions, upholstery and curtains: • Clean cushions with a soft brush or hoover. • Have very dirty upholstery and curtains dry-cleaned.
Maintenance and Care 12-8 Method B: • Use only mild, water-free solvents for dry cleaning. • Dampen the cloth and proceed as described in method A. This method is particularly suitable for removing: - wax, candles - pencil Chocolate or coffee should only be washed out with lukewarm water. The following applies for carpeted floors: • Clean with a hoover or brush. • If necessary, treat with carpet shampoo or a shampooing machine.
12-9 Maintenance and Care • The rubber seals of the toilet should be cleaned regularly with plain water and a lubricant for seals (not Vaseline or any other vegetable fats) should be applied. Applying this regularly to the washer of the valve and other seals in the toilet will ensure that they stay flexible and function longer. Do not pour any corrosive substances down the drains. Do not pour boiling water down the drains. Corrosive substances and boiling water damage drain pipes and syphons.
Maintenance and Care 12-10 12.6 Winter Lay Up for the Motor home For many people, the camping season ends when the temperature starts to fall. Your mobile home must be properly prepared for its winter lay up. The following general rules apply: • Only leave your mobile home in a closed space if it is dry and well-aired. Otherwise, it is better to leave your motor home in the open. • To protect the tyres, jack up the mobile home or move it slightly to a new position every two months.
12-11 Maintenance and Care The following applies for the interior fittings: • Clean the interior of your motor home. Hoover carpets, cushions and mattresses. If possible, store them outside the mobile home. Otherwise, place them in such a way inside the vehicle that they do not come into contact with condensation. • Use soapy water to clean linoleum and smooth surfaces. • Empty and clean the refrigerator. Leave the refrigerator door in the ventilation position (see 10.6).
Maintenance and Care 12-12 • Do not shut vents for forced ventilation. • Set the heating to maximum power when heating up the motor home. Open stowage spaces, cupboards, drawers, furniture flaps, curtains, shades and plissés. This enables you to achieve optimum ventilation and de-aerating. • Only heat the motor home when the recirculation air system is switched on. • Every morning, air all of the cushions, mattresses and stowage spaces and dry any damp spots.
12-13 Maintenance and Care • The toilet can be used normally, even in cold weather, as long as the interior of the motor home is heated. The excrement tank should be emptied if there is danger of frost. Saving energy in winter At the end of the winter season The following applies for saving energy: • Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the heating valve. • Install winter mats on the inner sides of the driver‘s cabin and the windscreen (not included in scope of delivery).
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13-1 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 13: Sanitation and Environmental Protection 13.1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of motor homes and caravans have a special responsibility for the environment. Always use your vehicle in an environmentally friendly way. The following applies for environmentally fair use: • When spending longer periods in towns and cities ask about specially designated campsites for motor homes and use them.
Sanitation and Environmental Protection 13-2 The following applies for waste water: • Collect waste water on board only in built-in waste water tanks or, if necessary, in suitable containers! • Never empty waste water in open spaces or down manholes! Generally, the public waste water system does not run through clarification plants. • Empty your waste water tank as often as possible, even if it is not completely full (hygiene). If possible, rinse out the waste water tank with fresh water after emptying.
13-3 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Sanitation • Never allow the waste tank to become too full. Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights up. • Never empty wastes down manholes! Generally, the public waste water system does not run through clarification plants. Empty the waste tank in special places for sanitary disposal, but never in open spaces! The following applies for waste: • Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins.
Sanitation and Environmental Protection Careful use of the environment is not only in the interest of nature, but also of motor home and caravan drivers everywhere! 13.2 Returning the vehicle If you should ever have to give up your motor 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 motor home must be taken back free of charge by any Fiat or Renault dealer and expertly recycled.
14-1 Technical Data Chapter 14: Technical Data 14.
Technical Data VELO holding Seats t.p.o.w. fixture [kg] d Permiss. front axle load Permiss. rear axle load Unbraked trailer load3) Braked trailer load3) 1600 Length of superstructure4) Total length Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear 2) tread tread base projec- projecwidth width tion tion FIAT Ducato X290 00) 21PE02020P 4 3500 1850 2000 750 00) 21TE04001P 4 3500 1850 2000 750 00) 21TE04001P 3 3500 1850 2000 750 00) 21PE02021P 3 3500 1850 2000 750 00) Max.
14-3 Technical Data 14.2 Load increased for motor homes Hobby Model Model Type Base vehicle Premium Drive F3 Ducato Light Seats t.p.o.w. Permissible front axle [kg] load Permiss. rear axle load Unbraked trailer load2) Braked trailer load2) Max.
Technical Data Total Height Width 1) Length of superstructure3) Front tread width Rear Wheel Front Rear tread base projection projection width length 4503 6994 2770 4953 7444 2730 2340 1810 1980 4035 948 2011 2340 1810 1980 4035 948 2461 4953 7444 4953 7444 2770 2340 1810 1980 4035 948 2461 2770 2340 1810 1980 4035 948 4503 2461 6994 2797 2340 1810 1980 4035 948 2011 4953 7444 2757 2340 1810 1980 4035 948 2461 4953 7444 2797 2340 1810 1980 4
14-5 Technical Data 14.3 Vehicle and equipment weights Model Series Weight of basic vehicle Driver 65 HFL Premium Drive 2876 75 70 GE Premium Drive 2887 70 HGE Premium Drive 2974 70 HQ Premium Drive 2950 Diesel [kg] Unladen weight [kg] Basic equipment Mass when vehicle is ready to start t.p.o.w.
Technical Data 14-6
14-7 Technical Data 14.4 Tyres and rims for motor homes Light chassis t.p.o.w. [kg] 1) Series Hobby Model Series Perm. axle Perm.
Technical Data Tyres and rims for loaded motor homes Maxi chassis (increased load) Hobby Model Series t.p.o.w. [kg] Perm. axle load Perm.
14-9 Technical Data 14.5 Inflation pressures Motor homes Tyres Tyre pressure (bar) Basis Michelin XC Camping 215/70 R 15 C front: 5,0 rear: 5,5 FIAT 225/75 R 16 C front: 5,5 rear: 5,5 FIAT other tyre manufacturers 1) 1) 225/65 R 16 C front: 4,0 rear: 4,8 RENAULT 215/70 R 15 C front: 4,1 rear: 4,5 FIAT 225/75 R 16 C front: 4,5 rear: 5,0 FIAT These tire pressures are only valid for standard tires made by alternative manufacturers (e.g. Continental, Pirelli, etc.).
Technical Data 14-10
Ix-1 Index Index A Accessories upkeep 12-9 Additional loads 03-3 Additional pneumatic spring 03-7 Airing 12-4 Alcove bed 06-9 Ancillary battery 07-26 changing the battery 07-27 place of installation 07-26 Automatic transmission 03-9 Awning 05-13 B Bar 06-4 Basic equipment 03-1 Battery circuit breaker 07-28 Bed conversion 06-7 Berths 06-15 Brakes 12-2 Built-in devices 10-1 C Car jack 04-4 Changeover valve 09-8 Changing the tyre 04-5 Changing rear light bulbs 12-3 Charger place of installation 07-30 Chargin
Index water supply 08-8 Oven 10-27 P Petrol filler neck 05-10 Pillared table 06-9 Preparing the vehicle 02-6 Push lock 06-3 R Rear external storage locker 02-6 Rear view camera 07-37 Redirecting electrical devices 02-10 Refrigerator 10-20 12V operation 10-21 air supply 05-1 door lock 10-20 to operate 10-21 types of operation 10-21 Refuelling 02-7 Registration 02-4 Regulator knobs 09-2 Remote indicator for changeover valve 09-9 Resin stains 12-6 Roof air conditioning 10-30 Roof bonnets 06-20 Roof load 02-6
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