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1. 04 1 4 3 04 2 4 4 Tread 04 2 4 5 Wheel 04 3 4 6 04 3 IWetebal 04 4 4 8 E A 04 8 Chapter 5 Exterior Structure 5 1 Overview of tank and service flaps 05 1 p E 05 5 5 3 Opening and closing doors and flaps 05 7 5 4 pisc MT Tr 05 12 5 5 Bicycle carrier MEMENTO 05 13 5 6 LGA koc 11 PTT 05 14 5 7 05 15 Chapter 6 Interior Structure 6 1 Opening closing doors and flaps 06 1 6 2 Mount for flat screen 06 6 Do TOES T 06 7 6 4 Bed conversion s sssssesrsnnnnrrnrnrnnrnrrrnrrrrrrerernnee 06 12 6 5 Elevated berths 06 15 6 6 X Cushion 06 16 OX ndun a 06 22 6 8 Dimming system for driver s cabin 06 25 S 06 26 6 10 Pivoting seats in the driver s cab 06 28 6 11 Construction of the 06 29 6 12 Seatbelts in the caravan 06 32 6 13
2. 01 1 1 2 Before taking your first drive 01 1 1 3 Designations in the operating instructions 01 2 Chapter 2 Safety 2 1 General 02 1 2 2 Fire protection P 02 1 2 3 Road 02 2 2 4 What to observe before taking your first drive 02 2 2 0 Before and while sux cese pass 02 3 2 6 Notes for your journey 02 5 2 Ki 02 8 2 8 Emergency 02 9 2 9 When you stop 02 10 Chapter 3 Chassis 3 1 RID ET MT 03 1 3 2 BEN NS 03 1 3 3 Leveling 5 03 4 3 4 Entrance na RE 03 5 3 5 Vehicle identification number VIN 03 6 3 6 Additional pneumatic springs 03 6 Sl TOWING XUE ecc 03 7 3 8 Externally mounted fixtures 03 8 3 9 AUTOMATIC transmission eran Urano cipia 03 8 Chapter 4 Wheels tyres brakes 4 1 i E E E E A EE E 04 1 Hobby
3. 2 lt Rearranging the cushions 1090x145x125 D 650 ESC Toskana Back cushion 980x450x125 Seat cushion 1035x640x125 Additional cushion 1120x440x125 Seat cushion 640x590x125 Rearranging the cushions D 650 FLCr Toskana Exclusive Back cushion 1040x450x125 Additional cushion Additional cushion Ea 25 1040 135 125 Seat cushion 1095x640x125 Seat cushion 1082x590x125 Back cushion 982x380x125 Interior Structure 06 18 Rearranging the cushions D 690 GELCr Toskana Exclusive Additional cushion Additional cushion 635x195x125 635x195x125 Seat cushion Back cushion 1095x640x125 1040x450x125 cushion Additional cushion 988x590x125 1040x180x125 Back cushion 888x360x125 06 19 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions D 690 GFLC Toskana Exclusive Additional Back cushion cushion 785x360x125 90 360x330x125 Seat cushion 1095x640x125 Seat cushion 330x590x125 Additional cushion 1550x270x125 Seat cushion 1095x640x125 Back cushion 1450x360x125 90 Hobby Rearranging the cushions D 690 GQSCr Toskana Exclusive Back cushion 1040x450x125 Additional cushion 1040x145x125 Seat cushion 1095x640x125 Seat cushion 773x590x125 Back cushion 673x360x125 Rearranging the cushions D 750 ELCr Toskana Exclusive Back cushion E 1040x450x125 H E
4. 12V operation will only function if the vehicle s motor is running e The refrigerator runs without a thermostatic control con tinuous operation 12 V operation should therefore only serve to maintain a temperature which has already been achieved Built in devices 10 16 To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position 230 V operation Turn the energy selector switch to mains 2 Set the temperature using the thermostat To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position Gas operation Turn the energy selector switch to gas operation 3 Open the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the Refrigerator gas stop valve Turn the thermostat to the highest setting and keep it pressed down The refrigerator will either automatically ignite or by pressing the button for manual ignition de pending on the model When the pilot light has ignited let go of the thermostat Repeat the previous step if there has not been ignition Set the cooling temperature using the thermostat To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the Refrigerator gas stop valve Hobby 10 17 Built in devices To avoid mould or unpleasant odours always lock the refrigerator door in the ventilation position when the refri gerator is turned off Lock the Dometic model Lock on the The
5. Retracting levelling supports e Use crank to release levelling supports e Continue to crank smoothly until the levelling support is once again in its initial horizontal position iS Do not use the levelling supports as a car jack Their sole purpose is to stabilise the motor home when it is parked Always load the levelling supports evenly Always retract the levelling supports and secure them before driving Clean the levelling supports regularly and grease them slightly N The telescopically adjustable foot may only be extended as far as the yellow marking Hobby 03 5 Chassis 3 4 Entrance step The mobile homes are equipped with an electrically extenda ble entrance step 1 Vehicles based on the Fiat model have just one step see photo while vehicles based on the lveco model have two steps to adjust for the extra height Do not step on the entrance step until it has been comple tely extended Mind the different heights of the steps and ensure that the ground in front of the entrance is firm and level N Always retract the entrance step before driving Hobby To open e Press the switch 2 in the entrance area down The entrance step will be extended automatically To close Press the switch 3 in the entrance area up The entrance step will be retracted automatically If due to dirt or frost the entrance step does not func tion properly or at all the hinges must be cleaned o
6. e sthe charger attached correctly to the power supply e sthe charger s mains fuse working properly e sthe charger s battery voltage over 3 volts Are the ancillary battery s poles attached correctly 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 The D signal sits close to the dynamo 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 caravan The 12 V supply for the refrigerator only functions when you are driving If the motor has stopped the 12 V operation of the refrigerator is automatically turned off again To charge a discharged caravan battery optimally while driving disconnect the 12 V operation of the refrigerator and turn off as much equipment as possible that uses 12 V Checklist e Turn off the motor e Switch on the 12 V master switch Electrical Installations 07 10 e Turn off all equipment that uses 12 V e Start the motor 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 The control panel shows whether or not the generator has been charged If this is not the case please check the follow ing e sthe 50A fuse in the sup
7. Back Additional cushion 1230x360x125 1040x140x125 Seat cushion 1095x640x125 Seat cushion M 985x59025 Back cushion 885x360x125 Interior Structure 06 20 Rearranging the cushions D 750 FLCr Toskana Exclusive Additional erede cushion Seat cushion Additional i 320x590x125 cushion j 1040 170 125 Seat cushion 1095x640x125 Back cushion 1040x450x125 2 Seat cushion 890x590x125 Additional cushion 630x170x125 Seat cushion 7 1 1560x590x125 Back cushion 1460x360x125 06 21 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions Rearranging the cushions 770 GWMC Sphinx Zusatzgurtbock 1770 AK GWMC Sphinx m a Additional cushion m I 1035x160x125 Back cushion 990x360x125 Seat cushion 1045x590x125 Seat cushion 1095x590x125 995x195x125 Seat cushion 1095x590x125 Additional cushion 1100x248x125 Additional cushion Seat cushion 1045x590x125 Back cushion 1040x450x125 Additional cushion 765x200x125 Seat cushion Seat cushion 946x590x125 946x590x125 Back cushion 846x360x125 Back cushion 846x360x125 Interior Structure 06 22 Rearranging the cushions 770 AK GEMC Sphinx Additional cushion 838x165x125 Back cushion 990 450 125 90 E Additional cushion gt Hd 990x165x125 Seat cushion Lm 1095x640x125 ES tional cushion 1100x198x125 Add cushion
8. Hobby Manual Motor home Van Exclusive Toskana Toskana Exclusive Sphinx Version 03 2011 Introduction Dear Camper Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY mobile 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 mobile homes even better Our fully fitted and highly sophisticated models enable us to offer you the perfect setting for the most enjo yable days of the year Please read this user manual carefully even if you have already been driving a mobile home for quite some time This will help to prevent operating errors and damage to the vehicle and its equipment Handling all of the technical details correctly will increase the pleasure you get from driving this vehicle and help to retain the value of your mobile home If this user manual should be unable to provide the required assistance a close pan Europe an network of dealers is available for further help Take advantage of your authorised dealer s experience and technical knowledge we recommend speaking to him in detail before taking your first trip with your HOBBY mobile home We wish you and your fellow travellers many enjoyable trips and hope you will always have a safe journey with your new HOBBY mobile home Your HOBBY Wohnwagenwerk Ing Harald Striewski GmbH Hobby 00 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 General
9. RS aa Hobby 05 5 Exterior Structure 5 2 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 ven tilation 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 be used when the refrigerator is operated electrically in winter For more information please refer to the refrigerator gt Note the information given the covers They may only manufacturer s operating instructions etc Every person transpires up to 35 g of water per hour Therefore depending on the relative humidity the windows and skylights must be opened for further ventilation see gt Watery vapour is produced while cooking from wet clothes also Operating in Winter Hobby Refrigerator Grates supply the refrigerator with fresh air from outside to en sure sufficient refrigerating capacity The grate for fresh air intake is on the outside wall of the vehicle The grate for expelling used air 2 is above the grate for fresh air intake N Danger You can suffocate if the ventilation openings are blocked Never block ventilation openings Apply special covers when oper
10. e Push in the supporting rails 1 under the main part of the table e Lower the edge of the table slowly do not let it drop down Hobby 06 11 Interior Structure Hanging table Place the shortened supporting leg 7 at the front edge of When lowered the hanging table can be used as a base frame the table top on the floor for the bed To swivel out To lower e Pull the locking pin 2 e Fully retract the lower pivotable table top 1 and use the e Swivel the lower table top 1 to the desired position locking pin 2 to lock it e Raise the front end of the table top 3 by approx 30 e Pull down the lower section of the table foot 4 and remove it e Pull the table top out of the upper wall bracket 5 e Raise the front end of the table top by approx 30 and hook it into the lower wall bracket 6 Hobby Interior Structure 6 4 Bed conversion Pull out the extension of the bed 1 and place additional cushions along the outer wall The seating arrangements can be rearranged as comfortable e Place the cusions from the seating arrangement on top and beds for sleeping pull them together towards the middle of the table e Fill the empty spaces with the backrests To rearrange To do this turn the backrests around and place them with e Remove all cushions the wider side towards the front or back wall e Lower the table see 6 3 Tables Hobby 06 12 06 13 Interior Structure Converting the Tr
11. If necessary the system will shift down one or more gears when you press Hobby the gas pedal to the floorboard This will provide you with the required performance and torque to achieve the acceleration you require Parking the vehicle To ensure that the vehicle is safely parked step on the brake pedal and then shift into either first gear or reverse R Fur thermore when parking on a slope you must also pull the hand brake N Never leave the vehicle when the transmission is in neutral N into gear always step on the brake pedal until you have decided to start driving Only then should you release the gt If the vehicle is not moving and you have already shifted brake pedal and slowly step on the gas pedal a longer period of time we recommend that you shift to gt If the vehicle is not moving and the engine is running for neutral N Do not use the gas pedal as a means of holding the ve hicle in one spot e g on a slope Instead use the brake pedal and step on the gas only when you start to drive If you want to shift into first gear when in reverse gear R or vice versa the gearshift lever may only be moved when the vehicle is standing completely still and you are stepping on the brake pedal For further information please refer to the operating in structions for the base vehicle Please familiarise yourself sufficiently with the operation of the automatic transmissi on before you use your v
12. steering and brakes all function properly 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 While moving all passengers must be secured with seat belts and may not move around in the vehicle In winter the roof must be cleared of snow and ice before driving Regularly check the tyre pressure before driving False tyre pressure can cause excessive wear damage to the tyres or even lead to a burst tyre Child seats may only be mounted on seats that have a three point seat belt installed by the factory Turn the reversible seats in the direction of travel and lock them The seats may not be turned while driving Safety 02 2 2 4 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 You must show the following when applying for registration registration document Part Il CoC insurance coverage proof of personal identity or confirmation of registration by a local authority ifapplicable power of attorney to register the vehicle Jfapplicable the direct debit authorisation for motor vehicle tax General inspection In common with passen
13. 1045 590 125 550 6 7 Windows Knockout windows with locking hooks Seat cushion Opening 882x590x125 e Press the knob of the bolts and turn them to a vertical position e Press the window outwards until you hear a click The window will automatically remain in this position The width of the opening is adjustable in several stages Back cushion i Closing 782 360 125 e Raise the window slightly so that the hook unlocks d e Close the window Press the knob of the bolts and turn them to a horizontal position Hobby 06 23 Interior Structure Sunshade insect screen Sunshade The sunshades insect screens are integrated in the window To close HAMS Ae cae secte pter e Move the sunshade slowly and evenly to the desired posi Insect screen tion To close To open e Pull down on the connection latch until you feel the screen Push the shade up slowly and evenly click into place To open Pull the connection latch the screen slightly downward until the screen is released Let the insect screen slowly slide upward Hobby Combined sunshade and insect screen The sunshade and insect screen are integrated in the window frame and can be combined The combined shade can be adjusted in several positions Combining shades e Pull down on the connection latch of the insect screen e atch the connection flap to the catch on the one handed operation of the sunshade Adjus
14. Overview of the seating arrangements 06 33 6 14 Overview of day and night positions 06 37 Chapter 7 Electrical Installations 7 1 Safety instructions 07 1 1 2 Elements of the electrical system 07 1 fao Electric power SUD DIV 07 7 7 4 Functioning of the electrical supply unit 07 8 7 5 ARR 07 11 7 6 Fuse protection for the electric system 07 12 7 7 Mobile navigation NM M rr 07 13 7 8 Subsequently installed devices 07 14 Chapter 8 Water 8 1 General 08 1 92 Water SUD ONY 08 1 8 3 HOt water SUD DIY ads 08 5 8 4 FISTING TONG A P 08 5 Chapter 9 Gas 9 1 General safety rules when using LPG fittings 09 1 PME Gas Supply rc 09 3 Chapter 10 Built in devices 10 1 General information eeeseeeeesse 10 1 10 2 c 10 2 10 3 Electric Heating System 10 7 10 4 Hot water heating sscecerncsercncsverssanctecrievensnesa Spera ne 10 8 Introduction 10 5 Auxiliary Heating in the Driver s Cab 10 15 10 6 Refrigerator 10 15 10 7 Qas COG Kei ERE 10 18 ja Ee cz 10 20 10 9 Fume due 10 22 10 10 Rooftop Air Con
15. a piece of wood underneath the car jack if the vehicle is on soft ground e Insert the car jack into the appropriate mounting holes e Turn the wheel spanner a few times to loosen the wheel mounting screws but do not remove them e Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is 2 3 cm above the ground Remove the wheel mounting screws and lift off the tire Place the spare tire on the wheel hub and align it Screw the bolts on and tighten them in a diagonal sequence Lower the car jack and remove it Tighten the wheel mounting screws evenly with the wheel spanner Please refer to the operating instructions for the base vehicle for the specified value of the tightening torque of the wheel mounting screws Place the tire you have removed in the possibly existing spare tire holder and then shut the holder Wheels tyres brakes 04 8 4 8 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 Iveco workshop The following applies when maintaining the brake system e Check the level of brake fluid regularly e Check the brake system and brake hoses regularly for lea kage Martens often gnaw at rubber hoses e Use only brake fluids
16. dimming system N Do not overload the vehicle It is imperative that you not the permissible axle loads the technically permissible overall mass as well as the permissible height width and length of the mobile home visible place in both the caravan and the driver s cabin gt Place a not with all important measures and weights in a Hobby 02 5 Safety Driver s cabin Do not forget the following e Adjust the interior and exterior mirrors as well as your seat Check the lights In addition e Check your tyre pressure e Check all liquids such as oil cooling water brake fluid and windscreen cleaning liquid and fill them up if necessary e Turn off all accelerator devices heating refrigerator etc before putting petrol in the tank Before driving off Before you drive off you should be able to answer the following questions with e sthere a first aid kit a warning triangle and a warning jacket on board e Are all the lights working headlights dipped headlights brake lights and indicators Hobby 2 6 Notes for your journey Your mobile home is not an automobile In many situations it reacts very differently to a normal au tomobile Therefore you should be prepared for the following differences Loading The following applies for loading Load evenly Heavy or bulky objects should be placed in the lower compartments e n the interior store luggage i
17. gaps around windows acrylic windows electric attachments the exhaust chimney refrigerator grille connectors seals service flaps or skylights as this could damage the vehicle or result in water penetrating inside the vehicle Hobby 11 2 Maintenance and Care The following applies when waxing the surfaces e The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally with wax Follow the application instructions given by the wax manufacturers The following applies when polishing the surfaces e n exceptional cases use polish to refinish weathered varnished surfaces We recommend solvent free polishing paste gt Use polish only in special cases and as seldom as possible because polish removes the top layer of varnish Frequent polishing causes extreme wear The following applies for tar and resin stains e Tar and resin stains as well as other organic stains can be removed with petroleum ether or spirits gt Do not use aggressive solutions such as products contai ning ester or ketone Hobby The following applies for damages e Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due to corrosion Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance Skylights windows and doors Window panes require particularly careful treatment The following applies for their care e Rub the rubber seals around doors and windows lightly with talcum powder e Clean acrylic glass panes only with a clean wet sponge and a soft cloth Cleani
18. gas unit DuoComfort 3 0 Winter cover for refrigerator grid 0 5 Technical Data Hobby 13 10 Ix 1 Index Index A Accessories upkeep 11 5 Additional belt rack 06 31 Additional loads 03 3 Additional pneumatic spring 03 6 Airing 11 1 Alcove berth 06 14 Alcoves 06 15 Automatic transmission 03 8 Auxiliary heating driver s cab 10 15 Awning 05 15 B Bar 06 5 Basic equipment 03 1 Battery charger location 07 8 Battery circuit breaker 07 14 Bed conversion 06 12 Bed expansion 06 13 hanging table 06 11 pillared table model 06 9 Berths 06 15 Bicycle carrier 05 13 Brakes 02 6 04 8 Breakdown of devices 07 12 Built in devices 10 1 C Car jack 04 7 Carrier 05 14 Changing the tire 04 7 Charging process 07 9 deep discharge protection 07 9 Hobby protecting devices 07 9 when engine is running 07 10 Chassis 03 1 Checking the gas system 09 1 Children s bed 06 15 Chocks 02 8 Choosing a parking space 02 10 Combined sunshade 06 24 combining the shades 06 24 to adjust 06 24 Condensation 11 1 Control panel 07 3 Converting the L shaped seating arrangement 06 30 Converting the transverse seat 06 13 Cushion arrangements 06 9 D Darkening system 06 25 Day and night positions overview 06 37 Deep discharge protection 07 9 Distribution module 07 6 Doors and flaps interior 06 1 Doors opening and closing 05 7 Driving 02 7 in curves 02 7 in reverse 02 6 sparing the tires 04 1 Driving economically 02 7 Driving in cur
19. manual and the warning stickers placed throughout the motor home are not observed Please use the motor home only when is technically in top condition Any defects that affect the safety of passengers or Hobby Note If a consistency test has not been carried out you will forfeit any claims for a 5 year guarantee on consistency Please note the following before operating the vehicle e Check the tyre pressure Please refer to the section on tyre pressure e Load the vehicle correctly Keep to the technically per missible overall mass Please refer to the section on loading e Charge up the batteries fully before each journey Please refer to the section on the starter battery e If the temperature outside is below 0 C heat the vehicle before filling up the water system Please refer to the section on water supply filling the fresh water tank e Tighten the wheel nuts after having driven the first 50 km e Switch off all fitted devices that operate on gas before filling the petrol tank e Tightly strap gas bottles in the gas bottle box during transportation When camping in winter heat the vehicle at night if there is danger of frost Please refer to the section on operating in winter heating e Keep compulsory ventilation clear Please refer to the section on windows roof fan airing e When the vehicle is not in use empty the entire water system and leave the water faucets open in a neutral position This
20. more possible settings Press the PROG key for longer than 2 sec Use the arrow keys 1 and 2 to navigate Use PROG to confirm the setting you wish to set Press PROG several times to save settings and exit from the menu To exit without saving wait approx 20 seconds eae Q3 Q9 Main display 1 230 V mains 2 Charged state of the vehicle battery 3 Parallel connection of superstructure and vehicle battery 4 Vehicle motor 5 Outside temperature 6 Inside temperature 7 Digital clock Program 9 Tones deactivated Alarm clock display ON 1 Consumption display for fresh water tank 12 Consumption display for battery Fresh water tank empty Waste water tank full Electrical Installations 07 4 15 Deep discharge protection on 19 Modular battery below minimum voltage 1 Vehicle battery below minimum voltage Functions Protection against total discharge An electronic installation turns off all 12V consumers when the consumer battery reaches a minimum voltage of 10V The con sumers can be switched on again for approx one minute by switching the main switch on again The refrigerator electric entrance step and those consumers directly supplied by B2 are not affected by this installation Hobby 07 5 Electrical Installations 3 Electricity as a numerical value Example Current discharge 0 1 A PREET 4 Battery ageing SOH State of Health Example The
21. of antifreeze agent e g table salt to freezing to prevent the waste water from freezing damage from frost when the vehicle is not in use Therefore if there is any danger of sub zero temperatures gt The waste water tank is not sufficiently protected against empty the waste water tank completely Never pour boiling water down the sink This can cause distortions and leaks in the waste water system Draining the water system Ensure that the motor home is in a horizontal position Turn off the 12 V power supply at the control panel Turn on all drain cocks If possible open the filler cap of the fresh water tank Turn the water taps to the middle position and let them run Attach hand showers to the shower fitting Check that water is draining out Clean the tanks and rinse them thoroughly Allow the water system to dry for as long as possible Do not forget to empty the toilet cassette gt If the vehicle is not being used and there is a danger of sub zero temperatures be sure to drain the entire water system Leave taps turn on in the middle position Leave all drain valves open Only empty your waste water tank at the specially desi gnated disposal points and never in open spaces As a rule disposal points can be found at motorway service stations campsites and petrol stations Water 08 4 Emptying the waste water tank The waste water opening is located on the left side under neath the vehicle The valv
22. original capacity of the battery has already been reduced by 296 5 State of charge SOC State of Charge Actual state of charge of the battery Example SOC 88 Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS As an optional feature your vehicle is equipped with a battery sensor The IBS control measures the available capacity of the battery and also indicates battery ageing Legend 1 DOD display Shows the remaining amount of time for use if current amount of use is continued 2 Electric power display Red discharge Green charge Hobby Distribution module 9 9 9 9 9 9909050 POOOGLVOLOH 10A fuse for supply of the front tent light 10A fuse for supply of the water pump Electrical Installations 07 6 10A fuse for supply of the heating boiler 20A fuse for the lights 20A fuse for the lights 30A fuse for supply of the 12V AES absorber refrigerator 20A fuse for the aux supply solar charger controller 25A fuses for supply of the electric step 3A fuse 3A fuse Bridge circuit Simulated D alternator output for electric step and refrigerator Change over switch must be in Position A Electrical device connection A Electrical device connection B Electrical device connection Fresh water tank sensor connection Fresh water tank sensor connection A Signal input ignition variation A B Signal input ignition variation B Ground connection for electrical devices C
23. poisonous and corrosive Avoid contact with eyes and skin The completely discharged battery must be recharged for at least 10 hours The battery may be damaged if it has been discharged for more than 8 weeks Avoid total discharge since this significantly reduces the per formance capacity and service life of the batteries Check the level of the battery fluid regularly acid batteries gel batteries require no maintenance but must be continuously recharged Check that the clamps have been properly fitted and if neces sary remove any layers of oxide Unclamp the minus pole if the ancillary battery is not being used for a longer period of time more than 1 2 months Even if the main switch of the battery has been interrupted the bat tery may be recharged by the charger Conservation charging Electrical Installations 07 2 e Should the consumer battery be removed isolate the plus pole to prevent short circuits when turning on the motor Battery charger e The charger s capacity is 220 W Van Exclusive 300 W Toskana Exclusive Sphinx The charger functions in accordance with IUOU1 charging technology In the case of misuse the guarantee and manufacturer s liability will no longer apply Do not plug up the ventilation and ensure that you have ade quate ventilation Tank probes e To avoid incrustations particularly in the waste water tank never let the water in the tanks stand for too long Flush the tanks regu
24. pressing on the Off button In the illustra tion the temperature has been set to 25 0 C The settings are complete and the heating will run until the set temperature has been reached appears on the display next to the temperature Turn on the hot water by pressing on the ON button appears on the display next to the temperature The symbol for hot water is shown when the control unit is back in an idle state Press the button with the arrow until the symbol for hot water blinks ap pears on the display next to the temperature Turn off the hot water by pressing on the Off button OFF appears on the display next to the temperature Hobby 10 13 Built in devices owe Off On 220 N Off Hobby ae The symbol for hot water disappears when the control unit is back in an idle state 20 F Heating with gas Press the button with the ar row until the symbol for he ating with gas blinks OFF appears on the display next to the temperature Activate heating with gas by pressing on the On button appears on the display next to the temperature The symbol for heating with gas is shown on the display when the control unit is in an idle state again Press the button with the arrow until the symbol for heating with gas blinks ON appears on the display next to the temperature 3
25. prevents the water system from being damaged by frost Please refer to the section on emptying the water system Introduction 01 2 1 3 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 Lists Lists are given in the form of key words and shown as bullet points using Hobby 01 3 Introduction Handling instructions Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words beginning with the symbol e Notes home andi its fittings will function perfectly Please remem ber that there may be some differences in description to the gt Notes point out important details that ensure your motor various kinds of equipment that can be supplied Warnings Warnings make you aware of dangers that may lead to material being damaged or even people being hurt if they are not observed Environmental Tips Environmental tips give you possibilities for lessening the impact on the environment Hobby Introduction 01 4 Hobby 02 1 Safety Chapter 2 Safety 2 1 General information Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation Never cover built in compulsory ventilation skylights with compulsory venti lation or roof fan Keep compulsory ventilation free of s
26. spaces and cupboards open to enable air circulation Place cushions and mattresses in such a way that they do not come into contact with condensation If necessary heat the mobile home to prevent the build up Maintenance and Care 11 6 of mould from condensation Set up a dehumidifier such as salt inside the camper and dry the granulate or change it regularly Open the battery s circuit breaker Ideally remove the bat tery and or check the charge level approx once a month if necessary recharge it Switch off the main switch for 12V Hobby 11 7 11 5 Winter Operation Maintenance and Care Preparations Your mobile home has been designed to allow you to use it to a certain extent in winter If you really wish to camp in winter we recommend that you optimize your mobile home to meet your personal requirements Your dealer will be pleased to advise you The following applies for your preparations IDuring operation in winter condensation is caused when using the camper in low temperatures Sufficient ventilation is Check the vehicle for damage to the paintwork or from rust and if necessary repair it Ensure that water cannot run into the ventilation and de aerating and heating systems Use a wax based protective agent to protect the metal parts of the undercarriage against rust Preserve varnished external surfaces with suitable agents Fill the petrol tank with winter diesel check the antifreezer in
27. structure entrance door service flaps toilet flaps In addition a self adhesive aluminium plate is included in delivery engraved with the key number of the base vehicle Hobby Entrance door external Opening e Use key to unlock door e Pull on door handle Open door Closing e Close door e Turn key until you hear the bolt lock into place e Turn key back to verticle position and pull it out 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 Exterior Structure Entrance door internal Opening e Push the bolt down gt This allows a door which has been locked from the outside to be opened from the inside Hobby 05 8 05 9 Exterior Structure Closing e Pull the door shut until you hear it lock Locking e Push the bolt up N The entrance door is your escape route in case of emergency Never obstruct the door from the outside Hobby Stowage flap To open e Unlatch the lock with the key e Place your hand over the lock and press the flap firmly inwards e Depending on which model you have swing the flap up or to the side To close e Swing the flap down or to the side e Latch the lock with the key Garage storage locker flap To open e Unlatch the lock with the key e Place your h
28. the lipping or attached to one of the side walls N An awning offers protection from the sun not against the elements e Do not place people or obstacles in the extension retraction area of the awning e The awning winding mechanism is fitted with a mechanical block control to limit the extent to which it can be extended Never attempt to exceed the block control by force e Always support the awning with the integrated struts when extended e The awning must always be completely retracted and secu red before driving Hobby Extending Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win ding 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 crank clockwise until the awning has been exten ded to the desired position Remove the crank Unfold the telescopic rods on the inside of the drop tube and use them to support the awning Retracting Retract the telescopic rods fold them up and secure them Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win ding mechanism Turn the crank anti clockwise until the awning has been fully retracted and is secured Remove the crank and store it in the vehicle If the canvas is slack when extended retract the awning until the canvas is tightly stretched again Exterior Structure 05 16 Hob
29. up for the winter It should only be left in a closed space if this is dry and easy to air well Otherwise it is better to leave your mobile home in the open The following applies for the base vehicle and the exter nal superstructure e Preserve varnished external surfaces with suitable agents e Use a wax based protective agent to protect the metal parts of the undercarriage against rust e To protect the tires jack up the mobile home and move it every two months e Leave space between tarpaulins and the mobile home so as not to hamper ventilation e Leave the forced ventilation open Air the mobile home thoroughly every three to four weeks e Check the antifreezer in the cooling system and if necessary top it up The following applies for tanks and containers Empty and clean the fresh water tank Empty and clean the waste water tank Empty and clean the toilet tank Completely empty the hot water boiler use the control panel to switch off the electric power supply and open all of the water taps Shut the main stop valve on the gas cylinder as well as all separate gas stop valves Always take the gas cylinders out of the gas bottle container even if they are empty gt Also note the information and operating instructions given by the manufacturers of the built in equipment The following applies for the interior fittings Empty and clean the refrigerator leave the refrigerator door open Leave stowage
30. vehicle e Then insert the other plug in the live socket e Follow this sequence in reverse when you pull out the plug Electrical Installations 07 8 Exterior socket 7 4 Functioning of the electrical supply unit Opening Place of installation of the battery charger e Take hold of the bottom of the cover flap 1 and pull it The battery charger is located under the passenger s seat upwards Van Exclusive Toskana Toskana Exclusive or in the side seating bench behind the passenger s seat Sphinx Closing e Remove CEE plug Operating the 230 V mains connection e Push cover flap down until you hear it lock into place 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 mobile home even if the Control Panel has not been switched on Hobby Electrical Installations It is not necessary to switch the main switch on the Board Control Panel on in order to charge the batteries When the battery charger has been switched on the batteries are char ged as soon as the feeder plug supplies 230 V Charging procedure The charger represents the current status of technology and charges in three phases in accordance with the so called curve The charging period should be at least 12 hours gt Batteries do not respond well to cold temperatures such cases they do not supply electricity to the on board circuit or
31. vehicle is ready to start EN 110 143 110 3818 4183 TREE S 2 00 00 2 Hobby Technical Data 13 2 13 2 Inflation pressures 215 70 15 FIAT 22575816 These tire pressures are only valid for standard tires made by alter native manufacturers e g Continental Pirelli etc Models with dual wheels Iveco base vehicle have an extension to make it easier to pump up the rear inner tires Hobby 13 3 Technical Data 13 3 Technical data Hobby Type Base Motorisation Chassis Frame extension Model vehicle Model Towing bracket Spherical head FIAT Ducato X250 front wheel drive 3009000400 3009000400 D 650 ESC Ducato 35 100 Multijet 205806 gerade 30PEI20018 P Typ 04 3009000400 D 600 FL Ducato 35 100 Multijet 205805 gerade SAWIKO 30PEI20015 P Typ 04 3009000400 E S D 650 FLC Toskana Exclusive Ducato 35 100 Multijet 205806 gerade SAWIKO 30PEI20018 P Typ 04 3009000400 ma 3009000400 e 3009000400 Ducato 40 D 690 H GFLC Toskana Exclusive D 750 FLC Toskana Exclusive D 750 ELC Toskana Exclusive Ducato 40 Ducato 40 rmt rosana Euse ra muni awoastroemae acro amosen IVECO Daily rear wheel drive 1770 50 C 17 3 0 Twin Turbo EEV 125 kW 2059399 abgesenkt BOSAL 7605 G ERO tT TTE To
32. wall Van Exclu sive Toskana Toskana Exclusive e n the Sphinx models the outlet valve can be accessed above the rear external storage locker rear left service flap gt Always empty the fresh water tank completely if the hea ting has not been switched on and the mobile home is not in use and especially if there is frost Hobby 08 3 Water Water filter The standard vehicle is equipped with a drinking water filter to additionally reduce chlorine fungi and algae in the tap water The waste water heating cartridge can only be switched on when the mobile home is connected to the 230V mains supply To hook up e Fitthe filter head into the appropriate opening and screw it in To remove e Unscrew the filter until you can feel it loosen and then pull it out of the holder Hobby Waste water tank In the Van Exclusive Toskana and Toskana Exclusive models the waste water tank is insulated by a Styrofoam casing that hot air flows through only when the hot air heating has been turned on This prevents the waste water from freezing in a light frost In the Sphinx models the waste water tank has been in stalled in the heated false ceiling which efficiently prevents the waste water from freezing gt The waste water heating cartridge can only be switched on when the mobile home is connected to the 230V mains supply the waste water tank if temperatures are significantly below gt Do a small quantity
33. 0 20 10005303 5200 2100 3700 3000 8200 5515 8028 3290 2300 1812 1541 4750 1766 Hobby 13 5 Technical Data Increase and reduction of load capacity for mobile homes Base Approval number Level of ap Techn perm Maximum Permissible axle load vehicle proval gross vehicle weight kg FIAT Ducato X250 Toskana Exclusive FIAT Ducato 40 Heavy e13 2007 46 0199 Stufe 2 Toskana Exclusive FIAT Ducato 40 Heavy e13 2007 46 0199 Stufe 2 Toskana Exclusive FIAT Ducato 40 Heavy e13 2007 46 0199 Stufe 2 Toskana Exclusive FIAT Ducato 40 Heavy e13 2007 46 0199 Stufe 2 Toskana Exclusive FIAT Ducato 40 Heavy e13 2007 46 0199 Stufe 2 Toskana Exclusive FIAT Ducato 40 Heavy 13 2007 46 0200 Stufe 3 All weights in kg The ID number of the base vehicle FIAT FORD IVECO is engraved on the Hobby name plate Hobby Technical Data 13 6 Hobby 13 7 Technical Data 13 4 Tires and rims for basic mobile homes Tires and rims for basic mobile homes Basic version with aluminium rims special request Hobby iod Wheel Metal Wheel Rim W ght a N doe Model kg front rear mounting wheel rims mounting identification no D 690 GFLC 1352242080 B821 D 690 H GFLC 1352243080 B821 D 750 H RL 1352243080 B821 1770 AK GWMC No of wheel bolts hub centring bolt circle The aluminium rims with the identification nos 1352242080 and 1352243080 are original FIAT rims ma
34. 06 38 D 600 FL Toskana D 650 ESC Toskana Day position Night position Hobby 06 39 Interior Structure D 650 FLC Toskana Exclusive D 690 GFLC Toskana Exclusive a gt an Y y a iv d OMM _ a T Day position Night position Interior Structure 06 40 D 690 GELC Toskana Exclusive D 690 GQSC Toskana Exclusive m c a Day position Night position 06 44 Interior Structure D 750 ELC Toskana Exclusive D 750 FLC Toskana Exclusive Night position Interior Structure 06 42 D 690 H GFLC Toskana Exclusive D 750 H FLC Toskana Exclusive Day position Night position Hobby 06 43 Interior Structure D 750 H UCC Toskana Exclusive 770 GEMC Sphinx Night position Interior Structure 06 44 770 AK GWMC Sphinx Night position Hobby 07 1 Electrical Installations Chapter 7 Electrical Installations 7 1 Safety instructions The following must be observed Do not remove the signs on electrical components giving safety instructions or danger warnings Do not use the installation compartments for the caravan battery on board control panel battery charger and 230 V connector box as additional storage room omoking and naked flame are forbidden when checking electrical equipment Only authorised and experienced workshops may carry out electrical repairs Inexpert handling of the vehicle s electrica
35. 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 N Do not operate the cooker when the glass covering is closed Hobby Operation Open the tinted glass covering 1 Turn the rotary switch 2 of the burner you wish to use to the ignition position large flame and press Ignite the burner with a gas lighter or a match or cigarette lighter Continue to press the rotary switch for a further 5 10 seconds to ensure that the automatic flame guard takes effect Release the rotary switch 2 and turn to the desired set ting large or small flame If ignition was unsuccessful repeat the procedure e Toturn off the gas flame turn the rotary switch back to the O position Close the main gas stop valve on the gas cooker D A Use oven gloves or potholders when handling hot pots pans or similar objects You may be burned After cooking leave the glass covering open until the burner no longer emits heat Otherwise the glass plate could explode Never store easily flammable objects such as dishtowels serviettes etc near the cooker Danger of fire Built in devices 10 20 10 8 Oven Special Accessory A Do not close the air vents on the oven Only use the oven after making a 230 V or 12 V mains connection automatic ignition A skylight or window must be open when the oven is in operation The oven door must rema
36. When the vehicle is stationary when swivelling the driver s seat make sure that the handbrake is not relea sed by accident Hobby 06 29 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 relea sed from the locking position Push the seat belt buckle down to avoid damaging it Swivel the seat to the desired position 33 All of the mobile homes on the Fiat base vehicle have pivoting driver s and passenger s seats which can be used to extend the number of seats available in the superstruc ture To operate these pivoting seats please refer to the operating instructions for the base vehicle Hobby b 6 11 Construction of the seats Cushion fastenings The seat and back cushions are held in place by an anti slip mat i Ensure that the seat cushions and backrests are fastened securely and correctly Setting the height of the head rests e Take hold of the cushion on the head rest and push it to the desired position Converting the L shaped seating arrangement If you wish to use the outer seat in models with an L shaped seating arrangement or the seating arrangement in the 750 H UCC model you must convert these before you start to drive e Remove the seat and back cushions Fold back the cushion cover 1 by 180 and place it on the crossbench Open the locking bolt 2 swing the supporting wa
37. Y CD Reset Off Deactivate heating with gas by pressing on the Off button OFF appears on the display next to the temperature The symbol for heating with gas disappears when the control unit is in an idle state again Electric heating Press the button with the ar row until the symbol for elec tric heating blinks OFF appears on the display next to the temperature Select the power setting 1kW 2kW or 3kW by pres sing the On or the Off button In the illustration the 3kW power setting has been selected some heaters are only equipped with 1 2kW The symbol for electric heating is shown when the control unit is back in an idle state Off i ca ge 3 DHS 26 Dae Off Press the button with the arrow until the symbol for electric heating blinks Switch the electric heating off by pressing the Off button until all of the power settings have been deleted OFF appears on the dis play next to the temperature The symbol for electric heating disappears when the control unit is back in an idle state Built in devices 10 14 Wash room Since the convector heater in the wash room must be moun ted behind the external panel and therefore there is no gu arantee 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 1 Pleas
38. absorb power from the charger Therefore when travelling in winter the heating should be turned on before charging the batteries ancillary battery can be checked continuously on the ILS The battery voltage of both the motor battery and the control panel gt The battery charger only works if the batteries have been inserted with their poles in the right direction ded accordingly if equipment using 12V is switched on i The minimum charging period of 12 hours must be exten during charging Hobby Total discharge protection If the battery voltage of the ancillary battery sinks below 10 5 V a relay shuts down all equipment using power 35 If the total discharge protection is activated turn off the 12V main switch to avoid an additional discharge of the ancillary battery Function of the battery charger Protecting the device If the battery charger should become hot because of high en vironmental temperatures or high charging currents a built in thermal switch turns off the battery charger until the temperature in the battery charger has dropped again Check list e Turn off the motor Connect the battery charger to the mains supply e Switch on the 12V main switch e Turn off all equipment also refrigerator using 12V power The voltage of the caravan battery must rise to a maximum voltage of 14 4 V If this does not happen after using the built in battery charger to charge the battery check the following
39. and an integrated test connection There fore operation of the heating system while driving is explicitly permitted The cylinders are secured using two independent straps The following applies to the gas bottle cabinet e Always check the gas cylinder mountings before driving Stand the gas cylinders upright and close the valves un less the heating is being used while driving e Pull any loose straps tight e The high pressure hose to the cylinders must be checked for leaks using the leak detector every time a cylinder is changed e The gas bottle cabinet is not suitable for storing additional items e The stop valves on the gas cylinders must always be easi ly accessible e Do not close the gas bottle cabinet s air vents e Ensure that third parties cannot gain access to the gas bottle cabinet Changing gas cylinders A e Open the door of the gas bottle cabinet e Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder Pay attenti on to the direction of the arrow Do not smoke or ignite open flames while changing the gas cylinders Gas 09 4 e Hold the hose breakage protector unscrew the knurled nut left handed thread and remove the breakage protection and the high pressure hose from the gas cylinder e Loosen the fixing strap and remove the gas cylinder e Replace the full gas cylinder in the gas bottle cabinet and carefully fasten it using the fixing straps e Put the hose breakage protector and the high pressu
40. and over the lock and press the flap firmly inwards e Swing the flap to the side To close e Swing the flap shut e Latch the lock with the key Exterior Structure 05 10 Toilet flap To open e Use key to unlock flap 1 Press both buttons 1 and 2 and open flap To close e Press flap until it locks into place Use key to lock flap 1 Hobby 05 11 Exterior Structure Exterior gas supply At the customer s request the motor home can be fitted with an exterior gas supply 2 Equipment that uses gas such as a gas grill or a gas lamp can be supplied from outside the motor home The exterior gas supply is located below the gas box flap Opening Pull the cover plate 1 of the flap towards you Closing e Press the cover plate 1 of the flap shut until you hear it lock into place Hobby Fresh water filler neck Opening e Use key to unlock 1 e Turn lid 2 firmly and remove Closing Insert lid 2 and turn it closed e Use key to lock 1 Tank filler cap The petrol cap for all Van Exclusive and Toskana Exclusive models is located behind the driver s door behind a flap in the lower section of the B pillar Opening Pull the flap open by inserting your finger into the convex opening 1 and pulling it outwards Closing e Push the until it locks Please refer to the separate operating instructions from Fiat or lveco for information on how to operate t
41. ansverse Seat In order to use the additional bed in the rear the transverse seat must be converted Conversion e Remove the seat and back cushions e Lower the pillared table e Fold the cushion 1 cover forward by 180 and place it on the pillared table Hobby Widening the beds In all of the different models with individual beds above the rear garage the two beds can be widened or joined by folding out an additional plank e Open the flap 1 under the additional plank and take out the access ladder Fold the additional plank 2 forward and hook the access ladder securely into the appropriate holes e Place the two additional cushions on the surface Interior Structure 06 14 Alcove berth Depending on the model your vehicle may be equipped with an alcove berth as an additional sleeping area e Use the remote control 2 to automatically raise or lower the alcove berth e Press on the arrows to move the bed up or down Use the ladder 1 to climb up into the alcove e For protection the alcove berth function can be switched off 0 e Turn the key from 1 to 0 and pull it out The alcove berth can no longer be moved AN 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 The alcove berth must be raised before driving Ensure that the lights attached underneath th
42. arefully pull the knob and open the door Closing e Push the door closed using the knob e Depress the push lock until the knob locks into place and the door is fastened Hobby 06 5 Interior Structure Bar in the entrance area layout model specific To open e Pull on the handle and swing the door outwards To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place Hobby Sliding doors Cupboard under the bed washroom door Opening e Grasp sliding doors by the centre bar and push them both outwards Closing e Grasp the doors by the centre bar and push them shut until they meet in the middle Interior Structure 06 6 6 2 Television holder for flat screen monitor To unlock press in on the metal rail D Then extend the TV mount 230 V power sockets and an aerial socket for the TV and or receiver are located directly adjacent to the holder A Lock the media unit or TV holder before driving TV mount for flat screen TV 3 way universal hinged bracket To pull the mount out or fold it in move the telescopic arm manually at the joints marked 2 and 3 Hobby 06 7 Interior Structure 6 3 Tables Table extension Lowering the table in the centre seating Turn the wheel 1 under the table until the table is loose arrangement e Lift the table slightly and pull it out until the extra leaf is fully visible e Push the switch on the table leg
43. ating the motor home winter These covers can be purchased from your dealer Exterior Structure 05 6 gt 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 e Push the lock s 3 up as far as they will go or turn the lock s 4 to the right for Thetford push both locks towards the centre e Carefully lift open the ventilation grid on the left hand side Thetford lift up e Then pull the right hand side out of the bracket Thetford press the lower edges down out of the bracket Heating The heating system is supplied with fresh air from outside 1 This ventilation flap also permits exhaust air from the system to escape N Blocked ventilation openings can lead to suffocation Therefore never block ventilation openings When operating in winter ensure that the chimney outlet is not blocked Hobby 05 7 Exterior Structure 5 3 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are delivered with the mobile home two keys to fit the following locks on the base vehicle driver s and passenger s doors acode card gt Note the manufacturer s operating instructions for the basic vehicle two keys that fit the following locks on the
44. be folded back into the crank niche when the skylight is closed To ensure safe closure the crank should be folded back into the crank niche Check the skylight is closed by pushing against the glass with your hand Hobby Dimming shade Pull the handle of the shade to any desired position or until the latch locks into the handle of the insect screen Insect screen Push the clasp of the insect screen against the clasp of the shade until the latch locks into the clasp Round roof light To open e Pull the lower end of all three locking mechanisms 1 towards the middle of the window and release them e Push the full surface of the roof bonnet up until it locks into place To close e Close the roof bonnet e Press the locking mechanisms 1 firmly until they lock into place s cam TONY oot 7 35 922 Interior Structure 06 28 m as A y B edet 6 10 Pivoting seats in the driver s cab A All of the mobile homes on the Fiat base vehicle have pivoting driver s and passenger s seats which can be used to extend the number of seats available in the superstruc ture To operate these pivoting seats please refer to the operating instructions for the base vehicle Before driving turn all swivelling seats in to face in the driving direction and lock them into place e Leave the seats locked to face in the driving direction while driving Do not swivel them e
45. by 06 1 Interior Structure Chapter 6 Interior Structure 6 1 Opening and closing doors and flaps N Close all flaps and doors properly before driving This avoids them opening accidentally while driving and objects falling out Hobby Stowage cabinets To open e Press the pushbutton to unlock the flap e Pull on the handle until the flap opens To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it close and lock Interior Structure 06 2 Front stowage cabinets To open e Pull on the handle and swing the flap up To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place A Store only light objects in the upper stowage cabinets Furniture doors with handle e Push the handle to open and shut the door Hobby 06 3 Interior Structure Furniture doors with turning knob e Turn the knob to open or shut the door Hobby Doors with snap locks Opening e Briefly push the door handle until it snaps open Open the door Closing e Push the door handle until the lock snaps into place Drawers with a pressure lock To open e Press the push button to unlock the pull out e Pull on the handle until the pull out opens To close e Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place Interior Structure 06 4 Doors with push locks Opening e Depress the push lock until the knob pops out e C
46. ct or disconnect the battery all of the 12 V electrical devices must be switched off and the battery s circuit breaker must be opened Hobby First disconnect the negative terminal Then disconnect the positive terminal Remove the battery Insert the new battery Use the reverse sequence to connect the new battery Electrical Installations 07 12 Batterie Hauptschalter Circuit breaker 7 6 Fuse protection of the electric system To protect the modular battery from being exhaustively discharged when the mobile home is not being used a circuit breaker 1 has been installed When this is opened the mo dular battery is completed disconnected from the 12 V mains A Ancillary battery The main fuse protection is carried out by means of a 50 A safety fuse 1 The fuse is located directly next to the battery 12V circuits Fuse protection is carried out by means of fuses on the 12V When the circuit breaker is open the electrical input ae P 5 distribution module stage will not engage automatically The following applies if one of the devices breaks down e Check the fuse on the corresponding electric circuit e Replace the fuse e fthe fuse blows again please contact your authorized Hobby dealer Hobby 07 13 Electrical Installations Charger with distribution module The charger 3 and distribution module 2 with integrated fuses are located in front of the modular battery un
47. d 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 construc tion stages Fiat AL KO lveco This weight was determined in detailed calculations and tests It is specified in the basic approvals and for safety reasons it must not be exceeded under any circumstances 2 Mass when the vehicle is ready to start The mass when the vehicle is ready to start corresponds to the mass of the empty vehicle including lubricants tools spare tyre and or repair kit petrol 100 96 booster battery all of the standard equipment mounted by the factory as well as 75 kg for the driver plus basic equipment gas water electric 3 Basic equipment The basic equipment includes the masses for fresh water and the gas storage containers which have been filled to 90 96 of their total capacity The masses for the individual models are calculated in detail as follows Chassis 03 2 Toskana Toskana Exclusive Van Excl DL a Supply of liquefied petroleum gas Number of built in gas regulators gt S Weight of an 11 kg aluminium bottle Weight of 11 kg gas inflation 90 90 98 98 5j Liquids 21 200 fresh water tank 80 90 100 fresh water tank 90 39 10 fresh water tank 90 99 8 Electric power suppl
48. d the boiler contents will drain off to outside Hobby 10 7 Built in devices ruma Combi E 10 3 Electric Heating System Special Accessory The electric heating system also has heating rods to enable electric operation These can be switched on or combined manually Hobby Rotary switch for selecting type of energy Electrical operation 230 V 1800 W Electrical operation 230 V 900 W Operating on gas Mixed operation gas and electrical operation 900 W Mixed operation gas and electrical operation 1800 W Yellow LED lit up Electrical operation 0000 9 For operation in winter only When operating in summer the device automatically selects electrical operation with the preselected electric power 900 W or 1800 W 10 4 Hot water heating special accessory The LPG heating system Compact 3010 is a hot water hea ting system with a separate hot water heater contents 8 5 The heating system can heat up even if the hot water heater has not been filled with fresh water Place of installation inthe clothes cupboard Built in devices 10 8 Glykolfl ssigkeit Ausgang zu den Heizk rpern Frischwasser aus Steuerkarte Brennerl fter Elektrische Heizpatrone 2 kW Luftzufuhr Abgasauslass Elektrische Heizpatrone 1 kW Magnetventil Glykolfl ssigkeit Eingang R cklauf Frischwasser ein Please note the following Please read the separate operating instructions carefully bef
49. der the front passenger seat Hobby 7 7 Mobile navigation As an optional feature your mobile home can be equipped with a mobile navigation system and integrated rear view camera which can be clipped into a special holder on the dashboard Press the right switch forward e First remove the right hand side of the sat nav device then the left hand side gt Remove the device from the holder when you park A your mobile home as otherwise it will continue to use electricity and the starter battery might be discharged e Read the device manufacturer s operating instructions carefully before initial operation e Do not allow yourself to be distracted by this device as this may cause accidents e Never operate the device while driving e Check the display panel only when the traffic situation is safe for doing so Electrical Installations 7 8 Subsequently installed devices Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while driving e g mobile phones wireless equipment radios came ras for driving in reverse navigation equipment or others must meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility Such equipment must have been approved in accordance with EU Guideline 72 245 EWG as it appears in version 95 54 EG because otherwise it may cause interference with the electronic systems already installed in the motor home A CE mark is mandatory for devices that have been subsequen
50. devices 10 22 10 9 Fume Hood Special Accessory As an option the kitchen can be fitted with a fume hood The built in fan blows kitchen odours directly outside Light 2 To switch on 3 To set the speed for the fan gt Clean the filter of the fume hood regularly as it collects fat from kitchen odours 10 10 Rooftop Air Conditioning Special Accessory As an optional feature your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner in the living room instead of a skylight To operate the air conditioner correctly and optimize its per formance you should observe the following gt e Ensure sound thermal insulation seal chinks and cover up glass areas e Avoid opening doors and windows unnecessarily Do not plug or cover up air intakes and openings Do not spray water into the air conditioner e Keep all easily inflammable material away from the system Hobby 10 23 Built in devices To set the direction of ventilation e First turn the knob counter clockwise e Set the slide to correspond with the desired direction of ventilation e Turn the knob clockwise Hobby Built in devices 10 24 Hobby 11 1 Maintenance and Care Chapter 11 Maintenance andCare 11 1 Maintenance Maintenance intervals There are stipulated maintenance intervals for the motor home and its equipment gt Also note the maintenance intervals for the basic Fiat vehicle The following applie
51. ditioning 10 22 Chapter 11 Maintenance and Care T1 Mantenan mM 11 1 Tie ANNO E 11 1 iR NEC E 11 2 11 4 Winter Lay Up for the Mobile 11 5 11 5 Winter Operation 11 7 Chapter 12 Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12 1 The environment and traveling 12 1 12 2 Returning the vehicle 12 4 Chapter 13 Technical Data 13 1 Weights according to 92 21 EWG 19 1 13 2 Inflation pressures eese 13 2 152 Cad s Dames duse 13 3 13 4 Tires and rims for basic mobile homes 13 7 13 5 Accessory 13 9 yj Ix 1 ete A 1 00 2 01 1 Introduction the motor home should be remedied immediately by trained Chapter 1 Introduction personnel Our motor homes are continuously being further develo The brake system and the gas system should only be checked ped and for this reason we must reserve the right to make and repaired by an authorised workshop changes to the equipment shape and technology Certain Please ensure that all of the deadlines for checking equipment kinds of accessories are also described in this use
52. dose is no gua rantee of preventing odours Hobby 12 3 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Sanitation e Never allow the waste tank to become too full Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights up e Never empty wastes down manholes Generally the pu blic waste water system does not run through clarification plants Empty the waste tank in special places for sanitary disposal but never in open spaces Hobby The following applies for waste e Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins e Empty waste bins as often as possible in the appropriate bins or containers This avoids unpleasant and problematic waste from building up on board The following applies for picnic spots e Always leave picnic spots clean and tidy even if you dispose of someone else s waste Careful use of the environment is not only in the interest of nature but also of motor home and caravan drivers everywhere 12 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 will be taken back free of charge by any Fiat dealer and expertly recycled Sanitation and Environmental Protection Hobby 12 4 13 1 Technical Data Chapter 13 Technical Data 13 1 Weights according to 92 21 EWG
53. e 2 for opening the waste water opening in the Van Exclusive Toskana and Toskana Exclusive models is located either directly by the opening or in a protected position in the bottle container depending on the model Sphinx models have a ball valve which can be accessed above the foremost service flap on the left side of the vehi cle directly behind the driver s door Unscrew the lid 1 open the valve or the ball valve 2 and allow the waste water to run off When the waste water has drained out completely push the slide valve back in and screw the cap back on Hobby 08 5 Water 8 3 Hot water supply Your motor home is equipped with a heating system with integrated boiler The boiler holds 10 litres of water During summer use the water can be heated independently of the heating system Please see Chapter 9 3 Heating for instruc tions on operating the boiler open at temperatures under approx 3 C and drain the gt The non electric safety or valve will automatically boiler contents via a drain nozzle boiler tank will still fill with water In order to avoid frost damage the boiler must be drained via the drain valve gt If the cold water system is operated without the boiler the even when not in use Hobby 8 4 Flushing toilet Preparing the toilet e Open the Thetford door see 5 1 and pull the holding bar up to remove the waste tank 35 The waste tank can only be re
54. e M Ie peemem 1 uuu all wetgtits in fg 6 2 point lap belt rack facing towards the rear special accessory UTP 620 20 10006950 2 without wing mirror without side blinker 7 4 Right hand seat 1473034 is an option 3 tow coupling is a special accessory 4 rear edge of traction unit to rear edge of back wall 5 100 Multijet 74 kW 100PS 130 Multijet 95 5 kW 130 PS 160 Multijet Power 115 5 kW 157 PS FORD 2 2 TDCi 85 kW 115 PS 2 2 TDCi 103 kW 140 PS 2 4 TDCi 103 kW 140 PS IVECO 3 0 170 PS 125 kW Twin Turbo EEV Euro 5 Hobby 8 Pneumatic suspension 205940 770 in the special accessory Technical Data 13 4 Techn perm Permissible Permissible Unbraked Braked Maximum Length of Front Rear ross Total Wheel g front rear super 4 length tread tread basa Tk axle load axle load structure 9 width width jection jection FIAT Ducato X250 front wheel drive KS UAP 371 20 10006943 3500 1850 2000 1600 5100 5024 7465 2870 2310 1810 1790 4035 1766 372 20 10007347 4000 2100 2400 1600 5600 5024 7465 2952 2310 1810 1790 4035 1724 242 20 10006947 4500 2100 2x1500 1550 6000 5606 8047 2910 2310 1810 1860 4316 2272 x UAP 241 20 10006946 IVECO Daily rear wheel drive UVP 150 20 10005303 5200 2100 3700 3000 8200 5515 8028 3290 2300 1812 1541 4750 2141 UVP 15
55. e alcove berth are turned off Hobby 06 15 Interior Structure 6 5 Elevated berths 33 The windows by the children s beds are secured against Parents are responsible for ensuring that small children do unintentional opening to prevent children from falling out not fall out of upper berths If there are small children in the SAPE ET alcove upper children s bed or elevated bed at the rear end i ond of the mobile home the safety nets must be pulled up and fitted in the brackets as a protection against falling out A If you have put small children in the upper berths secure them against the danger of falling out Hobby Interior Structure 06 16 6 6 Cushion arrangements Rearranging the cushions Rearranging the cushions DL 500 GESC Van Exclusive D 550 GESC Van Exclusive SR MRNA a Back cushion 995x450x125 487x945x125 Additional cushion 1080x130x125 Seat cushion 1050x640x125 i Additional cushion Additional cushion 920x535x125 1120x400x125 Seat cushion 640x590x125 06 17 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions D 600 FL Toskana 360x190x125 id i Ig Seat cushion 330x590x125 Seat cushion E 1095x640x125 Bac k cushio n M pepe et 1040x450x125 i Additional cushion 450x170x125 a Additional cushion 1 c 0 D 5
56. e refer to the separate operating instructions for the Alde Compact 3010 for more detailed information on the operation use and upkeep of the hot water heater Hobby 10 15 Built in devices 10 6 Refrigerator Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator 12V operation electricity is supplied by the motor home s battery 230 V operation electricity is supplied from an external source LPG supply is from the motor home s gas bottles 10 5 Auxiliary Heating in the Driver s Cab Special Accessory N Please refer to the manufacturer s separate operating As a special accessory your vehicle can be equipped with instructions before using the refrigerator auxiliary heating for the driver s cab and the motor This heating unit is integrated in the water circuit electric power is supplied by means of the 12V modular battery Function The heating function is set manually using the switch in the driver s cab Set the switch to position D to heat the driver s cab Set the switch to position D if you prefer to heat the motor this will however also preheat the interior Hobby 12 V operation 12 V operation can only be used while driving when the mo tor is running When resting or if you have stopped for a lon ger period of time turn off the 12 V operation and if required select another mode of operation e Turn the energy selector switch to battery operation 1
57. ehicle the first time Chassis Hobby 03 10 04 1 Wheels tyres brakes Chapter 4 Wheels tyres brakes 4 1 Wheels If you are driving a new vehicle or after changing a tire tighten the wheel bolts or nuts after you have driven the first 50 km and then again after the following 100 km For your safety do not use any tires or fixing material other than what was originally stipulated Wheel bolts and nuts should then be checked regularly to ensure that they fit tightly Tightening torque for wheel nuts and bolts Rimsize Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily t80Nm 290 950 Nm onm Hobby 4 2 Tyres 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 Driving to protect your tyres e Avoid braking sharply and racing starts e Avoid long drives on poor roads e Never drive an overloaded vehicle N Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY motor home Under no circumstances may tubes be inserted in these tyres N Winter tires are mandatory in many EU countries If you are driving in snow ice or sludge in one of these countries your vehicle must be fitted with tires that have the M S symbol You may be fined if you ignore this legal requirement Wheels tyres brakes 04 2 N If the pressure is too low this may cause overheating of the tyre possibly resulting in severe damage t
58. ent Always use your vehicle in an environmentally friendly way Hobby 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 Do not spoil the peace and cleanliness of nature Dispose of wast water and rubbish in the proper way Set an example so that motor home and caravan drivers are not generally held to be pollutionists The following applies for waste water e Collect waste water on board only in built in waste water tanks or if necessary in suitable containers e Never empty waste water in open spaces or down man holes 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 waste water disposal but never in open spaces Generally waste water stations are found in motorway service areas campsites or petrol stations Only empty your waste water tank in special places for Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12 2 The following applies for wastes e Only use approved sanitary cleansing products in the waste tank You may be able to avoid the use of sanitary liquids by installing an activated carbon filter system sold as an accessory Use sanitary liquids very sparingly An over
59. enting approx 5 flushes Open the toilet flap and pull the holding bar up to remove the waste tank gt The waste tank can only be removed when the drain valve is closed Only empty the waste tank at specially designated dis posal points and never in open spaces ae e Take the waste tank to a designated disposal site making sure to hold the drain nozzle in an upright position e Remove the cap on the drain nozzle e Tilt the waste tank so that the drain nozzle is pointing downwards e Press the vent button with your thumb and hold it down The waste tank will drain itself e Return the waste tank to its storage position ensuring that it is pushed in until the holding bar locks into place Lock the service flap Water 08 8 Water connection for external shower special request Opening Push the cover up to gain access to the water connection Closing e Remove the external shower s hose from the connection point 2 and attach the protective cover e Push the cover down Hobby 09 1 Gas Chapter 9 Gas 9 1 General safety rules when using LPG fittings 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 This must be confirmed on the certificate in ac cordance with Form G 607 from the German Association of Gas and Water Experts DVGW and EN 1949 The regulat
60. er 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 Attach the insulating mat between the driver s cab and the interior of the mobile home not included in scope of deli very or for the Sphinx model completely shut the sliding door to the driver s cab Open the outside door as seldom and briefly as possible If you are camping in winter attach a small outer tent This will offer protection against the cold Hobby Safety 02 12 Hobby 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 gt Technical changes may only be carried out after being released by the manufacturer gt gt For further information please refer to the enclosed rating instructions for the basic vehicle 3 2 Loading The maximum axle loads as well as the technically permis sible overall mass entered in the vehicle s documents may not be exceeded Weights of motor homes in accordance with 92 21 EWG gt Please refer to the definition of masses for motor homes Hobby Definition of Masses for Motor homes Throughout Europe EU Guideline 92 21 EWG is applicable for calculating the masses weights and resulting loads for motor homes The terms and basis use
61. erate 10 2 to switch off 10 6 hot water heating 10 8 Hinged windows 06 22 Hot water supply 08 5 Hot air heating 10 2 Hot water boiler 08 5 to empty 10 6 to fill 10 6 to operate in summer 10 4 to operate in winter 10 4 Hot water heating system 10 8 l Insect screen 06 23 Intelligent Battery Sensor 07 5 L Levelling supports 03 4 Loading 02 5 03 1 Lowering tables 06 7 M Mains connection 07 7 Maintenance intervals 11 1 Maintenance brake system 04 8 Mobile navigation 07 13 Modular battery 07 16 changing the battery 07 11 features 07 11 location 07 16 Motorcycle carrier 03 8 N Navigation 07 13 O Operating in winter 11 8 anti freeze measures 11 7 to prepare 11 7 ventilation 11 7 waste water tank 11 8 Operating the cooker 10 18 Outside shower 08 8 water supply 08 8 Oven 10 20 Overflow valve fresh water tank 08 2 P Petrol cap 05 12 Pillared table 06 9 Power saving 02 11 Preparing the vehicle 02 3 Profile depth 04 2 Push lock 06 4 PVC flooring 11 4 R Hear external storage locker 02 6 Hear view camera 07 14 Redirecting electrical devices 02 10 Refrigerator 10 15 12V operation 10 16 air supply 05 5 door lock 06 1 to operate 10 16 types of operation 10 16 Refuelling 02 7 Registration 02 2 Regulator knobs 09 2 Remote indicator for switching valve 09 6 Resin stains 11 3 Rims 04 3 Roof bonnets 06 26 Roof load 02 6 Roof rail 05 12 Rooftop air conditioning 10 22 S Safety belts in the superstruc
62. es as much gas is used The following applies for tanks and containers e fthe interior is sufficiently heated the fresh water tank water pipes and therme boiler should not freeze Fill all of the water containers only after the interior has been thoroughly heated e Since waste water is collected outside the vehicle add antifreezer or common salt to it The drain cock of the sewage pipe must be kept clear e The toilet can be used normally even in cold weather as long as the interior of the mobile home is heated If there is a danger of frost both the excrement and the flushing water tanks should be emptied Maintenance and Care 11 8 At the end of the winter season The following applies for the care of the vehicle e Thoroughly wash the underbody and the motor This removes corrosive thawing agents salts alkali e Clean the exterior and use normal car wax to preserve metal parts e Do not forget to remove flue extensions cover panels on refrigerators etc s Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose ae Using cleaning materials sparingly Aggressive cleansers such as wheel rim cleaners damage the environment Hobby 12 1 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 12 Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12 1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of motor homes and caravans have a special responsibility for the environm
63. ethod of the rear wall the ma nufacturer has not planned bicycle carriers for the Sphinx models 5 6 Load carrier As an optional extra your motor home can be fitted with a load carrier equipped with an attachment kit for securing a motorcycle or a motor scooter The driver is responsible for the safe and stable fastening of the load The maximum load capacity is 130 kg Never exceed the permissible rear axle load The load carrier reduces the rear ramp angle of the ve hicle When driving over uneven surfaces the carrier can touch the ground When the load carrier is fully loaded the rear axle is sub ject to an additional load and the front axle is unloaded This can result in significant changes in the motor home s handling steering and braking performance The rear number plate must be centrally mounted bet ween the load carrier s number plate lights Please note when the load carrier is in use it is forbidden to use any existing towing fixture which may still be ac cessible simultaneously Exterior Structure 05 14 The load carrier can be fitted with special kits e g for bi cycles luggage boxes or similar Only SAWIKO mounting adapters are permitted for use if other makes are used all guarantee claims will be forfeit Hobby 05 15 Exterior Structure 5 7 Sun awning As an optional extra your motor home can be fitted with a sun awning Depending on the model the awning is either inte grated into
64. find information on the devices that electrical devices have been built into the mobile home This information refers only to the operation of these devices To some extent the devices described are special accessories For further infor mation 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 A A N Any changes to the built in devices as well as non com pliance with the rules for use will cause the guarantee to become void and lead to the exclusion of liability claims Furthermore the operating licence for the device will become void and in some countries this means that the operating licence for the vehicle is also void Built in devices may only be repaired by specialists Only the device manufacturer s original spare parts may be used for maintenance and repair work Hobby 10 2 Heating N The LPG heating system in your motor home has been de signed to allow operation while driving The requirements of EU Guideline 2001 56 EC for heating devices have been fulfilled so that LPG cannot escape involuntarily if there is an accident The combined LPG heating consists of a warm air heater with an integrated hot water boiler capacity 101 The heating system is fully operational with or without the hot water system Initial operation e Set the air vents in the motor home so that the warm air is blown
65. gas burner The heating power of the burner is regulated according to the amount of heat required 3 Circulation pump Displayed when the circulation pump is in operation 12 or 230 V 4 Increased need for hot water Increases the water temperature from 50 C to 65 C in 30 minutes 5 Electric heating Three power settings can be selected for 230 Volt heating cartridge 1 2 or 3 kW 6 Power supply 230 V Displayed when the vehicle is connected to a 230 V elec trical supply 7 On Increases or activates a function Store Reset Saves set time and date as well as resets the system 9 Right arrow Continue in the menu Built in devices 10 10 Off Decreases or deactivates a function 17 Left arrow Back in the menu 2 Outside temperature Shows the outside temperature if a temperature sensor has been mounted 13 Menu This function can be used to carry out numerous settings such as e setting the temperature on the panel e key tone e selecting only the 12 V circulation pump or automatical ly switching to the 230 V pump e continuous operation of the circulation pump e service functions for the technician Automatic start Predefine the time and day at which the heating system will begin to operate It then runs for 24 hours 13 Night time temperature To set the desired reduction in temperature at night Ma nual or automatic 19 External start remote link To start the heating system from outside the ve
66. ger cars new engine homes with a permissible total weight up to 3 5 tonnes do not have to undergo a general inspection for the first three years after initial registrati on After this they must undergo a general inspection every two years Engine homes weighing between 3 5 and 7 5 tonnes must undergo a general inspection every two years during the first six years following initial registration After this a general inspection must be carried out every year Hobby 02 3 Safety The general inspection can be carried out by the German Technical Surveyance Association T V the German Engi ne Vehicle Surveyance Association DEKRA or an officially approved expert 35 Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Hoad Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised gt If you have any further questions or difficulties your autho rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you 2 5 Before and while driving As the owner driver of the vehicle you are responsible for the state of the vehicle Please observe the following points Preparing the vehicle Check the exterior of the vehicle and carry out the following preparations before driving Preparing the vehicle e fthe levelling supports have been extended retract them e Close all the windows the engine home as well as sky lights in the roof Retract the entrance step Hobby e Close the tap for the waste water tank Cl
67. he petrol cap Exterior Structure 05 12 5 4 Roof rail The following applies when loading the roof rail e Only store light items of luggage on the roof e ash the roof load securely and ensure that it cannot slip or fall off e Do not overload the roof The heavier the roof load the worse the vehicle s performance gt The maximum overall load is 50 kg Hobby 05 13 Exterior Structure e Observe the maximum permissible axle loads when loa ding e Add the measurements of the roof load to the height of the vehicle Place a note with the overall height in a visible position in the driver s cabin to avoid having to calculate it when passing under bridges or through archways gt Only transport roof loads using an additional suitable roof rack Hobby 5 5 Bicycle 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 e Even if loading is perfect the critical speed is dramatically reduced e The driver is responsible for the secure fastening of the bicycles Even when unloaded and folded up the carrier must be secured using the clips provided e Ensure that the existing lighting equipment is not completely or partially obscured by any loads are 50 kg The maximum permissible loads for the bicycle carriers gt Due to the construction m
68. hicle Hobby 10 11 Built in devices 1 Clock To set the time and date Show symbol line Symbol for showing the lower symbol line Temperature display Shows the interior or desired temperature 0 Main switch LIE On Off for the entire heating system Hobby Off To start the hot water heater Press the button with the arrow until the sign main switch blinks on the display Press the On button The sign main switch will blink on the display The settings are now com plete The sign main switch is shown on the display when the control unit is in an idle state To shut off the hot waterheater Press the button with the arrow until the sign main switch blinks on the display Press the Off button The Off sign main switch will blink on the display Built in devices 10 12 The settings are now com Hot water plete The sign main Press the button with the switch is shown on the he arrow until the symbol for display when the control pol ie hot water blinks OFF unit is in an idle state Setting the desired tem perature Press the button with the arrow until the symbol for temperature selection blinks The temperature shown is the temperature presently set in this case 22 0 Raise the temperature by pressing on the On button Lower the tempe rature by
69. icle only in places provided for this purpose such as wheel rim cleaners damage the environment pose Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and adhere to environmental protection measures N Only wash the vehicle at sites designated for this pur Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents The following applies when cleaning the exterior e Rinse the vehicle with a weak jet of water e Wash the vehicle with a soft sponge and a commercial shampoo solution Rinse the sponge often e Then rinse with a generous amount of water e Dry the vehicle with a suede cloth e After washing the vehicle leave it standing outside to dry off completely Maintenance and Care gt Dry the headlights and sockets thoroughly as water collects there easily Washing with a high pressure cleaner A Do not spray stickers and external decors directly with the high pressure cleaner as they could peel away as a result Before washing the motor home with a high pressure cleaner study its operating manual carefully During washing maintain a minimum distance of 700 mm between the motor home and the high pressure cleaner Please note that the water jet is under pressure when it comes out of the cleaning nozzle Incorrect handling of the high pressure cleaner can result in damage to the motor home The water temperature should not exceed 60 C Keep the water jet moving while washing The jet should not be pointed directly at gaps around doors
70. iler via a drain outlet If the system is under excess pressure intermittent pressure 33 If the temperature of the safety drain valve is lower equalisation will automatically take place via the safety valve than approx 3 C the push button will be ejected Po The outlet valve is located by the heating connection in your sition n and the contents of the boiler will be drained yeride off via the drain outlet o k Rotary switch position ON m Push button position CLOSED n Push button position DRAIN o Drain outlet to the outside through the vehicle floor Hobby ruma Combi Summer operation Turn the rotary switch on the operating panel to Position c summer operation 40 C or 60 C The green b and yellow g LEDs will light up When the water temperature selected 40 C or 60 C has been reached the burner will turn off and the yellow LED g will go out Built in devices 10 4 Combi Winter operation Heating with regulated water temperature Set the rotary switch to operating position e Turn the rotary button a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green LED b for operation lights up and simultane ously displays the setting for the room temperature selected The yellow LED g indicates the warming up phase for the water The device will automatically select the perfor mance level required When the room temperature set on the operating panel has been reached the burne
71. in open during the ignition process If there is no ignition repeat the procedure from the be ginning In the event the pilot light is extinguished by mistake set the rotary switch to the 0 position and leave the pilot light out for at least one minute before reigniting it Hobby 10 21 Built in devices N e Never operate the oven when it is empty no food inside e Never use the grill special accessory for longer than 25 minutes e Never use the oven to heat the motor home Switching on Turn on the 12 V power supply at the main switch of the control panel Open the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve Oven Open the oven door as far as it will go Position the oven rack or baking tray in such a way that there is no direct contact with the flame Gently press the rotary switch and set it to the desired ignition position oven or grill Press the rotary switch Gas will be released to the burner and the flame will ignite automatically Depress the rotary switch for a few seconds until the igniti on safety valve keeps the gas supply open Helease the rotary switch and set it to the desired level of performance oven only Close the oven door carefully so that the flame is not extin guished Hobby Switching off e urn the rotary switch to the O position The flame will be extinguished e Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve Oven Built in
72. in this manual This calculation must always result in a positive remaining load in order to fulfil current legal requirements To determine your remaining load simply subtract the mass when the vehicle is ready to start the conventional load all additional equipment as well as your personal luggage from the technically permissible overall mass Simply enter the date for your personal mobile home in the table on the next page If you have any questions or if anything is unclear your HOBBY dealer will be pleased to assist you Your HOBBY Motor Home Plant Ing Harald Striewski GmbH Hobby Appendix A 2 Model Technically permissible overall mass Mass when the vehicle is ready to start incl gas water electricity driver and fuel Conventional load no of seats excl driver x 75 kg Additional equipment um Cc 1 5 Personal luggage 10 10 x L Total number of seats incl driver L Length of vehicle in meters Under no circumstances may the technically permissible overall mass of the mobile home be exceeded Hobby
73. ing mechanism e Do not stand on the skylight e Close and bolt the skylight before driving Open the insect screen and pleated material resting position e f the sunlight is very strong pull the sunshade only 3 4 closed otherwise there is a danger of heat build up The vents for ventilation must always remain open Never shut or cover up these vents A N Before driving ensure that the skylight is securely bolted Interior Structure 06 26 Il TIT 11111 11111 111 Small roof bonnet Opening A e There are three different positions for opening the skylight by turning the crank anti clockwise Press the locking button and open the skylight to the desired position by turning the crank before locking it into position The maxi mum opening angle is 50 Before opening the skylight check that the outside area above the skylight is clear Closing e Release the crank from the locking position and close the skylight The skylight is automatically locked when it has been fully closed Hobby 06 27 Interior Structure Large roof bonnet Opening e Turn the crank to its user position By turning the crank clockwise you can now open the skylight to the desired position When the maximum opening angle of 60 has been reached you will feel resistance Closing e Turn the crank anti clockwise until the skylight is closed and you can feel resistance The crank can
74. ioning Fume hood Gas level indicator Gas warner Hobby Weight kg 54 5 68 0 60 0 20 0 39 0 28 0 2 0 0 5 65 0 9 5 0 9 Ned 8 0 9 0 34 0 3 0 3 2 0 5 1 0 22 0 10 0 3 0 18 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 Object Gel batteries two GOLDSCHMITT additional pneumatic suspension HOBBY multimedia package HOBBY surround sound system Hot water heater IVECO air conditioning IVECO differential lock IVECO pneumatic suspension Leather upholstery Luxury seats Memory foam mattress Motorcycle mount Mud flaps rear Outer tent socket Outside shower Oven with grill and light Oven with grill and light electric ignition Pilot seats Radio alarm system with gas warner Rear ladder Rear stanchions Remote indicator for DuoComfort Reverse drive video system Roof bonnet with electric fan Roof bonnet Midi Heki Roof bonnet Midi Heki electric Weight kg 55 0 12 0 23 0 4 5 40 0 18 0 10 0 18 0 12 0 4 8 2 7 36 0 2 0 0 4 0 5 14 5 16 0 4 8 1 0 13 0 6 0 0 3 2 0 9 5 4 5 5 5 Object Weight kg SAT antenna 65 cm 16 0 SAT antenna 85 cm 18 0 SAT receiver 2 0 Special metallic silver paintwork 3 0 Telescopic arm for flat screen TV 3 0 Telescopic arm for flat screen TV 3 way universal hinged bracket 2 0 Telescopic ladder 2 8 Tow coupling removable 32 0 Tow coupling rigid 33 0 Tow coupling rigid for Sphinx 39 0 Tow coupling rigid for Toskana Exclusive 43 0 Truma Combi 6 E heating 1 1 Two cylinder
75. ir pump longer than 8 minutes Danger of overheating If sufficient air pressure is unattainable drive 10 meters either forward or in reverse so that the sealant can be evenly distribut ed within the tyre Repeat the pumping process Resume driving immediately so that the sealant can be evenly distributed within the tyre Maximum speed 80 km h Especially in curves Check tyre pressure after driving 10 minutes If the tyre pressure has fallen under this minimum value 8 you may not drive any further Hobby 04 7 Wheels tyres brakes 3 0 10 Minuten i maa 1 3 18 psi CN 1 bar 26 ps F Adhere the provided sticker to the combination panel within sight of the driver Dispose of used tyre repair kit at a service station N Danger of accidents Have the tyres replaced at the nearest service station Hobby Warning when changing the tire N The car jack 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 never be used when working underneath the vehicle N The car jack is to be used only for changing tires It may Danger of death N The levelling supports may not be used as a car jack gt When changing tire please also observe the vehicle manufacturer s operating instructions Changing a tire e Place a firm base such as
76. ition engine is idle Hfor selecting the reverse gear Starting from the centre position which corresponds to the forward gear the lever can be moved as follows forwards position to select a lower gear i e shifting down backwards position to select a higher gear to the left A M position to select automatic or manual mode alternatively Hobby 03 9 Chassis These three positions are not fixed i e after the lever has been moved it jumps back to the centre position Manual operation This method of operation allows the driver to select a suitable gear according to the conditions under which the vehicle is being driven Switch gears as follows Move the lever the direction of to shift up or in the direction of to shift down Do not let go of the gas pedal while you are shifting gears The system will only allow you to shift when such an action will not prevent the motor or the transmission from functio ning correctly As soon as the motor reaches idle speed the system will automatically shift down e g when braking Automatic operation The lever must be pressed in the direction of A M in order to switch automatic operation on or off The system auto matically shifts gears on the basis of the vehicle s speed the engine rpm and the position of the gas pedal However by pressing the lever you can still shift gears without having to switch off the AUTO mode of operation
77. king e Not the longer braking distance especially on wet roads When driving downhill select a gear that is not higher than when driving uphill Reversing Manoeuvring Your engine home is far larger than a car The following applies to reversing manoeuvring e Even if the wing mirrors are correctly adjusted there is a significant blind spot e When reversing or parking in places with poor visibility get help to guide you in Hobby 02 6 02 7 Safety Driving Take a trial drive before leaving on your first large journey in order to familiarize yourself with the mobile home Remember to practise reversing The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle adjust your driving style accordingly The following applies for driving Do not underestimate the length of the engine home Due to the relatively long rear overhang larger vehicles can veer to one side and in unfavourable conditions the rear can hit the ground e Be careful when driving into inner courtyards and through entrance gates e The mobile home may start to swing from side to side in cross winds on wet or icy roads e Adjust your speed to road and traffic conditions e 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 auto mobiles e Asageneral rule never drive faster downhill than uphill e The mobile home may be caught up in a slipstream
78. l system may en danger your own life as well as that of others Use only weatherproof 3 wired extension cable and shock proof plug or CEE plug and coupler when hooking up to an external 230 V network Hobby 7 2 Elements of the electrical system The electric power supply is provided via the HOBBY on board control panel in connection with an automatic battery charger Main elements of the electrical system CONTROL PANEL Controls the electrical consumers and shows their status 12V DISTRIBUTION MODULE Main relay battery parallel relay 12V 70A refrigerator relay pump relay charging facility B1 safety fuses BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE Charges the battery in buffer operation PROBE WITH RODS Measures the contents of the fresh water tank PROBE WITH SCREWS LED display shows when waste water tank is full MODULAR BATTERY WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER Supplies all electrical devices VEHICLE BATTERY GENERATOR loads both the vehicle and consumer batteries at the same time 230V MAIN SWITCH supplies and protects the 230V consumers 50A FUSES VEHICLE and CONSUMER BATTERIES Advice and instructions Important e Any changes to the electrical installations may only be carried out by a professional electrician e Disconnect the battery and switch off the 230V mains before carrying out any maintenance work Batteries e Please observe the battery manufacturer s operating instruc tions The acid in the battery is
79. larly 230V main switch e To switch off the power supply for the entire system set the main switch to O OFF e Connect and disconnect the 230 V mains connection only when the main switch has been switched off Fuses e Only replace defective fuses after the cause of the defect has been remedied by a professional electrician e The new fuse must have the same amperage as the old one Hobby 07 3 Electrical Installations Control panel Legend Key for monitoring the battery voltage of the superstruc ture and the vehicle 2 Key for displaying the level of liquid in the fresh water tank in 96 and for setting the parameters that can be programmed 3 Key for programming the system 4 Main switch press for approx 2 sec to turn on or off When you switch it on the system will carry out a func tional test and show all of the symbols on the display When it is green the corresponding LED shows that the control panel is on If it is red it shows that an alarm has gone off somewhere battery tank etc Hobby 5 Key for turning the lights and the heating on and off 6 Key for turning the fresh water pump on and off 7 Key for switching the outer tent light on and off the outer tent light is automatically switched off when the motor is turned on Programming settings Among other things the time and the alarm function can be set in the programming menu please refer to the user manual for
80. ll automatically select the performance level required When the room temperature set on the operating panel has been reached the burner will turn off Turning off e Turn the heater off using the rotary switch position f The green LED b will go out gt If the green LED b flashes after the device has been turned off a coast down phase to reduce the device s temperature is being carried out This will finish after a few minutes and the green LED b will go out up Please check the manufacturers instructions to N In the case of malfunction the red LED h will light determine possibble causes of malfunction Filling up the boiler e Close the drain valve by pushing the button until it locks into place e Turn on the 12V power supply by turning on the main switch on the control panel e Turn on all taps and set them to warm Leave them on until the boiler fills up due to the air displacement Built in devices 10 6 gt At temperatures below approx 7 C turn on the heating first in order to warm up the installation area and the FrostControl on the drain valve After a few minutes when the temperature on the FrostControl is above 7 C the drain valve can be closed Draining the boiler Turn off the 12V power supply at the control panel Turn on the hot water taps Turn the rotary switch on the drain valve 180 until it locks into place the push button will be ejected the drain valve will open an
81. ll out by 90 and then shut the locking bolt 2 Fold back the cushion cover by 180 and place it on the crossbench Interior Structure 06 30 Bed conversion 750 H UCC In order to use the additional bed in the rear the seating arrangement must be converted e Remove the side table or swivel it to the side by pressing the lever on the foot 1 or under the table top 2 e Remove the seat and back cushions Hobby 06 31 Interior Structure e With the help of the opening holes 3 raise the couch slightly and pull it towards the centre of the vehicle e Fold over the cushion covers 4 and 5 on both sides e Arrange the cushions accordingly Hobby Additional belt rack As an option the Sphinx models can be fitted with a so called belt rack facing towards the rear which increases the number of seats that can be used while driving from four to Six The height of the belt connector can be adjusted manually by pressing knobs 1 and 2 N When using the vehicle with 6 people ensure that the permissible axle loads as well as the technically permissi ble maximum weight is not exceeded Interior Structure 06 32 e Guide the upper part of the seatbelt over your shoulder and diagonally across your chest e 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 carava
82. may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving D 650 FLC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 7 must not be used while driving D 690 GELC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seat 4 may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seat 4 must not be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seats 5 7 must not be used while driving Interior Structure 06 34 D 690 GQSC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seat 4 May be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seat 4 Must not be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seat 5 must not be used while driving D 690 GFLC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seat 4 may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seat 4 must not be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seats 5 8 must not be used while driving Hobby 06 35 Interior Structure D 750 ELC Toskana Exclusive D 690 H GFLC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seats 5 7 must not be used while driving Seat 4 May be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight 4 000 kg 4 250 kg Seat 4 Must not be used while driving if the pe
83. moved when the drain valve is closed e Pull out the tank as far as possible keeping it level e Slightly tip the waste tank and then pull it out completely e Place it in an upright vertical position e Turn the drain nozzle to an upward position Water 08 6 Never fill toilet fluids directly into the toilet bowl s Use toilet fluids very sparingly An overdose is no guaran gt tee of preventing possible odours e Push the waste tank back into position e Ensure that the holding bar secures the waste tank e Close the service flap e Fill the waste tank with the correct amount of toilet fluids e Then add enough water to completely cover the bottom of the waste tank e Return the drain nozzle to its original position Hobby 08 7 Water Using the toilet e Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position e Fill the toilet bowl with a small amount of water by pres sing the flush button or by opening the drain valve by pulling the valve handle under the toilet bowl towards you e Use the toilet e After use open the drain valve if still closed and flush Close the drain valve after flushing Hobby 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 repres
84. n Fasten seat belts before driving and keep them fastened while driving The seats in the middle seating arrangement facing the direction Do not damage or jam the seatbelts Damaged seatbelts of traffic have been fitted with seatbelts should be replaced by an authorised workshop e Do not alter the seatbelt fixings the automatic retraction Please note the overview of the seating arrangements for system or the buckles your vehicle Certain seats may not be used while driving e Only use each seatbelt for one adult Do not fasten ob jects and people using only one seatbelt Seatbelts alone are not suitable for persons under 150 cm tall In such cases use additional restraining equip Buckling the seatbelt ment Do not twist the seatbelt e Replace seatbelts after an accident Grasp the tongue and insert it in the lock of the seatbelt i d twist the seatbelt it should fit closely to your ody until you hear it snap shut Hobby 06 33 Interior Structure 6 13 Overview of the seating arrangements DL 500 GESCr Van Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving DL 550 GESC Van Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seat 5 must not be used while driving Hobby D 600 FL Toskana Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 6 must not be used while driving D 650 ESC Toskana Seats 1 4
85. n cupboards and compart ments e Secure all doors and flaps e After you have finished loading check the overall weight on a public scales Roof load 50 kg maximum The height of the mobile home may vary from one journey to the next due to different roof loads The following applies for roof loads e Add the measurement of the roof load to the height of the mobile home Place anot visibly in the driver s cab giving the overall height This saves having to calculate the height when driving under bridges and through tunnels Rear garage 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 co vering N e The maximum permissible load for the rear external storage locker is 200 kg Fiat or 350 kg Iveco e On no account should the permissible rear axle load be exceeded e Due to load removal on the front axle it is considerably more difficult to handle the vehicle when the rear garage is fully loaded Safety Passenger safety The following applies while driving e Only those seats equipped with safety belts may be used by passengers e While driving passengers may not stay in the alcove or the beds e Passengers must remain in their seats with their seat belt on Do not open the door latch e No extra passengers may remain in the vehicle Braking The following applies for bra
86. ng the filler neck on the side wall The fresh water filler neck has a blue cap 1 and a tap symbol on the bottom edge of the frame The filler cap 1 can be opened or closed using the ancillary key Filling the system e Close all outlets and valves e Open the protective cover 2 of the filler neck by pulling it e Unlock and open the filler cap 1 e Fill the tank with drinking water e Switch on the 12V main switch e f applicable turn on the water pump at the control panel 23 NM ae y x e Turn all taps to warm let the water run and wait until the water runs without bubbles This is the only way to ensure that the warm water boiler is also filled with water switching on the pump The pump can be destroyed if gt Always ensure that the fresh water tank is filled before allowed to run dry ter system This can be poisonous When operating during N Never introduce anti freeze or other chemicals into the wa winter ensure that the fresh water tank is sufficiently heated GFLC with a technically permissible maximum weight of 4000 kg have been equipped with an overflow valve that limits the volume of fresh water to 10 Before driving the N The fresh water tanks in the following models D 690 H overflow valve must be opened Water 08 2 mmt mei Emptying the fresh water tank The outlet valve 1 is located next to the fresh water tank in the seating arrangement on the outside
87. ng with a dry cloth may scratch the panes Do not use strong and aggressive solutions that contain softeners or solvents You will find talcum powder in auto accessory shops Cleaning the interior The following applies for cushions upholstery and curtains Clean cushions with a soft brush or hoover e Have very dirty upholstery and curtains dry cleaned Do not wash them yourself e fnecessary wash them carefully using the foam from mild action detergent The following applies for carpeted floors e Clean with a hoover or brush e f necessary treat with carpet shampoo or a shampooing machine The following applies for the PVC flooring gt Sand and dust can damage the surface of PVC flooring that is walked on regularly When in use clean the floor daily with a Hoover or a broom e Use cleansing agents for PVC floors and clean water when washing the floor Do not place fitted carpets on a wet PVC floor as the fitted carpet and the PVC flooring could become glued together e Never use chemical cleansing agents or steel wool be cause this will damage the PVC flooring Maintenance and Care 11 4 The following applies for furniture surfaces e Clean the surface of wooden furniture with a damp cloth or sponge e Rub dry with a dust free cloth e Use mild furniture polish gt Never use strong cleansers or intensive furniture polish because this could scratch the surface The follo
88. now and leaves danger of suffocation Operating and user instructions for built in equipment re frigerator heating cooker etc as well as for the basic ve hicle must be observed at all times If accessories or optional equipment is to be installed this may change the measurements weight and road perfor mance of the engine home Some accessories must be re gistred and entered in the vehicle s papers Use only tyres and rims that have been approved for your engine home Please refer to the vehicle s registration pa pers for information on tyre and rim sizes Hobby 2 2 Fire protection Precautions against fire Never leave children alone in the vehicle Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and coo king 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 Store a fire blanket near the cooker Do not block any escape routes Familiarise yourself with all safety measures set up on the property Fighting fire Immediately evacuate all passengers Close the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valves for the consumer loads Turn off the electric supply Sound the alarm and call the fire department Only fight the fire yourself if you can do so without risk 2 9 Road safety Before driving check that the signal and light equipment
89. nufacturer Hayes Lemmerz Brescia l Hobby Technical Data 13 8 Tires and rims for mobile homes with an uprated gross vehicle weight Increased load with metal wheel rims Increased load with aluminium rims special accessory Hobby Wheel Metal Wheel Rim Model front rear mounting wheel rims mounting identification no 2400 225 75 16 C 6 J 16 ET 68 225 75 16 C 1352243080 B821 mw mm No of wheel bolts hub centring bolt circle The aluminium rims with the identification nos 1352242080 and 1352243080 are original FIAT rims manufacturer Hayes Lemmerz Brescia l D500 D690 increased load due to Ducato Maxi chassis D750 increased load due to AL KO chassis Hobby 13 9 Technical Data 13 5 Accessory weights Object HOBBY start up package HOBBY all inclusive package HOBBY all inclusive package II Additional belt rack for FIAT Additional belt rack for IVECO Additional gel battery Additional loudspeakers in living area Additional socket AL KO additional pneumatic suspension Auxiliary heating driver s cab Battery sensor Bedspread Bicycle carrier for 2 bicycles Bicycle carrier for 3 bicycles Dometic air conditioning 2200 Driver s and passenger s seats with interior upholstery DVD CD radio with sat nav and rear view camera ESP External socket for gas Fiat automatic air conditioning Fiat diesel particulate filter Fiat fog lights Fiat manual air condit
90. o the tyre gt 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 Heplace your tyres as soon as the tread depth is only 1 6 mm i The minimum tread depth gives you only the barest amount of 4 3 Tyre pressure safety while driving The following recommendations must be observed Safety limit in summer 3 0 mm The inflation pressure of all tyres as well as the spare tyre should be checked approx every 4 weeks and before you go on longer journeys Tyres may not be exchanged crosswise i e from the right side of the vehicle to the left and vice versa The following applies when checking inflation pressure e Check the pressure only when the tyre is cold e f checking or correcting the pressure of a warm tyre the gt Tyres age even if they are used seldom or not at all pressure must be 0 3 bar higher than for a cold tyre Tyre manufacturers recommendations e Irrespective of their tread depth tyres should be changed The following applies for inflation pressure every 6 years correct inflation pressure 1 e Avoid hard impacts against curbs potholes or other inflation pressure too low 2 obstacles inflation pressure too high 3 Hobby 04 3 Wheels tyres brakes 4 5 Wheel rims Use only those wheel rims listed in the vehicle s documents Please observe the following points should
91. onnection for negative pole for modular battery Connection for positive pole for modular battery Connection for positive pole for modular battery Hobby Electrical Installations 7 3 Electric power supply Your motor home has the following connections for electric power supply electric mains a c voltage 230 V caravan battery d c voltage 12 V Supply via mains connection The 230V system is safeguarded by a 2 pole circuit brea ker with a residual current operated device and 2 x 13 A The residual current operated device is located either in the seating arrangement behind the driver s seat or in the clothes cupboard depending on the model Should there be a power failure the automatic person protection circuit interrupts the entire 230 V electric circuit In most cases such a power fai lure is caused by a defect electrical device or a defect cord e Repair the defect before you switch the circuit breaker on again f you cannot repair the defect consult an electrician Rules for the mains connection e Use only a 3 x 2 5 mme cable with a maximum length of 25 m a CEE plug and connector to connect the mobile home to an external 230 V mains Hobby N If you are using a cable drum without protection against overheating the electric cable must be completely unw ound from the cable drum e Use only plugs and cables that meet CEE standards e First make the connection to the main socket 1 of the
92. or and waste gas pipes must also be checked We recommend that you replace the safety regulator at least every 6 years The connecting hose should also be checked regularly for damage Replace it immediately if you find tears porous spots or similar damage The operator is responsible for having checks carried out Hobby If you suspect that gas is leaking take the following measures immediately e Close the stop valve on the gas cylinder e Ignition sources such as open flames or smoking are strictly forbidden Air the rooms e Clear the danger zone e Inform your immediate surroundings groundsman and if necessary the fire brigade The gas fittings may only be taken into operation again after they have been checked by an expert Fixtures and changes Fixtures and changes to the gas system may only be car ried out by an expert Only devices with a uniform connection pressure of 30 mbar may be operated Any changes to the gas system make it necessary to have a recognised expert check the gas system again and con firm his findings in writing Regulators and valves e Pressure governors must have a fixed pressure of 30 mbar The regulations of EN 12864 Appendix D apply ac cordingly The pressure governors must have a minimum flow rate of 1 2 hx h e Attach the high pressure hose on the bottle carefully by hand note left handed thread Do not use spanners pliers or similar tools e fthe temperature is belo
93. ore initial use of the heating system Always switch the main switch for the heating system off whenever the vehicle is not in use If there is danger of frost always empty the fresh water out of the hot water heater The heating system may not be started if it has not been filled with glycol To make the best possible use of the convection principle nothing must prevent the air from circulating in the mobile home such as behind the back cushions winter ventilati on in the bed frames and behind the stowage cabinets Hobby 10 9 Built in devices Operating methods LPG operation heating cartridge operation 230 V combined LPG and heating cartridge operation 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 Begin your entry by pressing any key The backlight goes on and those functions that can be set start to blink Use the arrow keys to select a function that can be set Settings are stored automatically Hobby Setting the desired temperature in the vehicle Can be set between 5 C and 30 C in steps of 0 5 C 2 Heating with gas The heating system uses the
94. ose all taps and quick action stop valves for accelerator devices The only exception is for the heating if this should be used while driving e f necessary remove the 230 V electric cable from the exte rior socket e f necessary retract the satellite dish e f necessary retract the TV aerial as far as possible or fold down the satellite dish e f necessary secure any loads on the roof ensuring that they cannot slide e f necessary secure bicycles ensure that they cannot slide and check that the existing lighting systems are not covered e f necessary turn off the light in the tent in front of the engine home Interior Some preparations must also be carried out inside the mobile home Preparing the interior e Sort loose objects and stow them in the compartments e Place heavy objects in the lower compartments e f necessary switch the refrigerator to 12 V operation Safety 02 4 Ensure that no liquids including those in the refrigerator Will leak Secure accelerator cylinders Fold down and secure the table Bring the alcove berth above the cab if there is one into an upright position and secure it Turn off interior lights Secure the table and if possible lower it Close doors including refrigerator door drawers and flaps firmly Heavy and or voluminous objects e g TV radio must be secured before driving Brace the safety device for the table Completely open and secure the optional cockpit
95. out where required e Check that the chimney is clear Remove any covers e Open the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve Operating panel a Rotary switch for room temperature 1 5 b green LED lights up ON green LED flashes COAST DOWN to reduce the heater s temperature Built in devices 10 2 Combi Summer operation Water temperature 40 C or 60 C Winter operation Heating without regulated water temperature or with drained water system Winter operation Heating with regulated water temperature Rotary switch OFF Yellow LED lights up BOILER HEAT UP PHASE Red LED lights up red LED flashes MALFUNCTION carefully clean the heater s rotary switch with a brush Hobby 10 3 Built in devices To activate e Pushin the knob at position m slightly and at the same time move it 90 towards position k e fthe switch is in position k the knob will remain in posi tion m To deactivate e Turn the switch at position k by 90 so that it is parallel to the frost control e Atthe same time the knob will jump from position m to position n FrostControl gt The drain valve can only be closed manually using FrostControl is a non electric safety or drain valve If there the push button Position m and the boiler filled if the is a risk of sub zero temperatures it automatically drains the valve temperature is above approx 7 C content of the bo
96. owing applies when securing the vehicle e Put the vehicle in gear e Pull on the handbrake e f necessary extend extra vehicle supports e fnecessary use blocks not in scope of delivery on lightly and ensure that the vehicle is in gear to prevent 33 If the temperature is below O C only put the handbrake the handbrake from freezing up N When turning the driver seat ensure that you do not acci dently disengage the handbrake Safety 02 10 Switching electric consumption The following applies when switching electric consump tion e 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 e Open the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valve on the consumer required Water system Empty the entire water system if the vehicle is not heated when there is danger of frost Leave the water faucets as well as all drain valves open to prevent damage from frost Water that has been left to stand in the fresh water tank or water pipes quickly becomes undrinkable Therefore always flush the water pipes thoroughly with several litres of fresh water before using them Hobby 02 11 Safety Saving energy in winter It is very easy to save energy inside your mobile home This applies especially to heating in winter The following applies for saving energy Met
97. pared 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 mobile home Any objects removed from the first aid kit should be replaced immediately Expiry dates should be checked regularly Reflective jacket not included in scope of deli very In acc with EN 471 we recommend that you carry and wear a reflective jacket with white retro reflective stripes whenever you leave the vehicle on open roads and emergency strips The driver should wear this jacket when the vehicle e comestoa stop outside city limits on an obscure rural road because of an accident or breakdown if the view is poor due to bad weather in twilight or darkness or e when it must be secured by means of a warning triangle on the emergency strip of the engineway because of an accident or breakdown Hobby Warning triangle The warning triangle should also always be at hand and have a fixed position in your mobile home preferably together with the first aid kit In an emergency e Set up the warning triangle at least 100 m in front of the danger zone 2 9 When you stop driving Selecting a parking space The following applies for selecting a parking space e Select a parking space that is as level as possible f possible pick your spot in daylight Securing the vehicle The foll
98. ply line to the ancillary battery near the motor battery functioning properly e sthe fuse distribution panel displaying the Motor run ning signal Operation by means of a 12 V caravan battery All of the equipment is automatically supplied from the cara van battery if the motor home is standing still without a 230 V mains supply and with its engine turned off The 12 V main switch must be switched on and the battery s circuit breaker must be closed gt The caravan battery should only be allowed to discharge to a voltage of 11 V At this point you should ensure that it is recharged from the dynamo or from public supply Hobby 07 11 Electrical Installations 7 5 Caravan battery Place of installation Van Exclusive Toskana Toskana Exclusive under the passenger s seat Sphinx in the side seating arrangement behind the passenger s seat Features The battery does not require maintenance It does not need to be refilled with water The battery is closed off and cannot leak The battery is cycle proof making it especially suitable for the supply of the board network Several discharging charging operations are possible gt Use only the same kind of batteries when exchanging the battery same capacity and voltage cycle proof mainte nance free and leakproof Changing the battery e Please do not smoke when changing the battery e Disconnect the connection to the 230 V network e Before you conne
99. r defrosted 3 5 Vehicle identification number VIN On Iveco models the 17 digit vehicle ID number is located at the front on the right hand longitudinal beam of the frame On Fiat models it has been applied to the inner wheel case on the passenger s side To identify it more easily the VIN on Fiat models can also be found on a label on the left hand side of the dashboard In addition the VIN is also given on the type plate of the base vehicle as well as on the Hobby type plate in the motor compartment on the upper front cross member of the radiator Always have your VIN at hand whenever you have a question or visit your dealer contractual partner Chassis 03 6 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 ope rating panel using the On Off button 7 thereby filling the bellows with air The manometer 3 can be used to provide continuous information regarding the current pressure in the system Should excess pressure occur the excess air can be released from the system using the ventilation button 2 Hobby 03 7 Chassis The optimum air pressure is achieved when the vehicle is standing horizontally The minimum air pressure must be high enough to en
100. r manual and inspections are met that are not part of the standard scope of delivery For this reason no claims may be asserted against HOBBY based 1 2 Before taking your first drive on the contents of this user manual Those accessories that are available at the time of going to print are described here They have been applied on a par for all floor plans Please note that it was not possible to describe all of the individual variations here If you have any special questions concerning accessories or the technology of the vehicle your dealer will be happy to answer them Please do not consider this manual to be just a means of refe rence but familiarize yourself thoroughly with it before taking your first drive Fill out the guarantee cards in the different manuals for the instal led equipment and fittings and send them to the manufacturers This will ensure guarantee claims for any of the equipment 1 1 General information gt In accordance with guarantee conditions HOBBY s dealer Your HOBBY motor home has been built in accordance will give you a 5 year guarantee on the consistency of the with the latest technology and approved safety regulations motor home Your dealer will give you a guarantee booklet 5 Years Guarantee on Consistency when you pick up Despite all precautionary measures however it is possible your vehicle that passengers may be hurt or the motor home damaged if the safety instructions in this user
101. r will Hobby 10 5 Built in devices revert back to the lowest setting and heat the water in the boiler to 60 C The yellow LED g will go out when the water temperature has been reached Heating without regulated water temperature Set the rotary switch to operating position d Turn the rotary button a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green LED b for operation lights up and simulta neously displays the setting for the room temperature selected The yellow LED g warming up phase for the water only lights up at water temperatures below 5 C The device will automatically select the performance level required When the room temperature set on the operating panel has been reached the burner will turn off The warm air blower will continue to run at a low rotation speed as long as the air emission temperature of the device is above 40 C If the boiler is full the water will automatically also be heated The water temperature will depend on the heat produced and the duration of heating required to reach the room temperature selected Hobby Heating with drained water system Set the rotary switch to operating position d Turn the rotary button a to the desired thermostat setting 1 5 The green LED b for operation lights up and simultane ously displays the setting for the room temperature se lected The yellow LED g only lights up if the temperature of the device is below 5 C The device wi
102. re hose back on the cylinder and screw up the knurled nut left handed thread tightly by hand e Open the main stop valve press the green button on the hose breakage protector and the silver button on the SecuMotion gas governor e Check that gas is not escaping from the connection point using leak detector spray e Close the gas bottle cabinet door Gas stop valves Every gas device is fitted with a corresponding gas stop valve The gas stop valves are located either in the kitchen drawer above the cutlery tray or in vehicles with an L shaped kitchen and 150 refrigerator directly beneath the sink in the kitchen floor cupboard They are marked with the correspon ding symbols Hobby Heating Oven Gascooker Refrigerator The following applies to stop valves and valves e All the valves on gas devices must be closed while driving The only exception is for the valves for heating devices being used while driving occur If you suspect that there are leakages have your dealer or an authorised workshop for gas facilities check N Over the years vibrations can cause slight leakages to your system AN Hobby Never carry out leak tests near an open flame A 7 2 XN Y Ki lt gt Sas EZ y f lt lt 52 A 2 Switching valve for the two cylinder gas unit As an optional feature your vehicle has a switching valve for the gas unit Without inter
103. reign bodies such as screws or nails from the tyre The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temperatures to a mini mum of approx 30 C A Wheels tyres brakes Shake the bottle Open the fill hose 1 on the bottle foil seal is thereby punctured Hobby 04 4 04 5 Wheels tyres brakes Pull the stopper 4 from the fill hose 1 Push the fill Remove the valve insert 2 with the valvecore remover hose onto the tyre valve 3 Do not lay the valve insert 2 down in sand or dirt B Unscrew the valve cap from the tyre valve C D Hold the bottle down with the filling tube and then press them together Press the entyre bottle contents into the tyre Pull the fill hose off 1 and screw the valve insert 2 tightly into the tyre valve with the valve core remover 3 Hobby Wheels tyres brakes 04 6 If the minimum value is still indicated correct the tyre pressure according to Table 12 2 Drive carefully to the nearest workshop and have the tyre replaced N Danger of accidents If the required tyre pressure is still unattainable the tyre is too severely damaged In this case the tyre repair kit can no longer provide an effective seal max 6 Minuten Do not therefore drive any further Notify a service station or the 24 hour service hotline E Open the air hose 5 on the tyre valve Insert the plug 6 into the cigar lighter socket Then pump the tyres Fig 7 do not operate the electric a
104. rmissible maximum weight 3 500 kg Seats 5 8 must not be used while driving D 750 FLC Toskana Exclusive D 750 H RL Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 1 3 may be used while driving Seats 5 8 must not be used while driving Seat 4 Only for the optional additional belt rack If the additional belt rack has not been fitted as an option this seat may not beused while driving Hobby kg D 750 H UCC Toskana Exclusive D 750 H FLC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 7 must not be used while driving Interior Structure 06 36 770 AK GWMC Sphinx OR s 4 6 c2 1 Seats 1 4 may be used while driving 5 6 Only for the optional additional belt rack If the additional belt rack has not been fitted as an option this seat may not be used while driving Seats 7 8 must not be used while driving 770 GEMC Sphinx Seats 1 4 may be used while driving Seats 5 6 Only for the optional additional belt rack If the additional belt rack has not been fitted as an option this seat may not be used while driving Seats 7 8 must be used while driving Hobby 06 37 Interior Structure 6 14 Overview of day and night positions D 500 GESC Van Exclusive D 550 GESC Van Exclusive Day position Night position Interior Structure
105. rupting the gas supply the valve automatically switches the gas cylinders a Turn the knob to the left D or right to determine which cylinder is to be used b Shows the status of the cylinder in use Green full Red empty Function e Attach gas cylinders and open the valves of both gas cylinders Turn the knob to the left or right as far as it will go If the pressure in the cylinder is less that 0 5 bar the valve will automatically switch the cylinder A Do not change the cylinders near an open fire and never smoke when changing them Gas 09 6 ruma DuoC Remote indicator for the switching valve As an optional feature your vehicle is equipped with a remote indicator for the switching valve for the two cylinder gas unit a Operation in summer Press the switch down and the LED will show the status of the cylinder in use 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 d Red LED cylinder in use is empty e Green LED cylinder in use is full f Yellow LED operation in winter Hobby 10 1 Built in devices Chapter 1 0 Built in devices D Please also refer to the instructions in Chapter 9 for opera ting gas devices gas regulators and gas bottles 10 1 General Information gt Please observe the instructions Chapter 7 for operating In this chapter you will
106. s for maintenance intervals e Have the first maintenance carried out by a HOBBY dealer 12 months after the vehicle was first registered e All further maintenance should be carried out once a year by a HOBBY dealer e The maintenance of the basic vehicle as well as all built in equipment should be carried out at the intervals given in each operating manual N The gas fittings must be checked every 2 years by an expert for LPG and confirmed on the certificate in accor dance with DVGW G 607 and EN 1949 Hobby N The operator of the vehicle is responsible for having main tenance carried out on schedule N For safety reasons spare parts for equipment must conform with the manufacturer s instructions and must be installed by him or a duly authorised representative Replace the safety regulator for gas at least every 6 years 11 2 Airing For a comfortable climate inside the caravan there must be sufficient ventilation This also avoids corrosive damage due to condensation Condensation is caused by insufficient volume inside the caravan breathing and perspiration of the passengers bringing in damp clothing operating a gas cooker Ensure that there is a sufficient exchange of air to avoid damages due to the build up of condensation 11 3 Care Cleaning the exterior The vehicle should not be washed more often than necessary s Using cleaning materials sparingly Aggressive cleansers Wash the veh
107. sure that the air bellows cannot snap through When the vehicle is empty this pressure is approx 0 5 bar please check individually when the vehicle is loaded the va lue will be correspondingly higher depending on the loading In order to avoid damage to the air bellows during mainte nance work they should be checked for any accumulation of waste or dirt and if required cleaned The maximum permissible operating pressure of the system is 4 0 bar gt The following cleaning agents are approved for cleaning the air bellows soap suds methanol ethanol and iso propanol Hobby 3 7 Towing fixture As an optional extra your motor home can be equipped with a fixed tow bar Please see the registration documents for in formation concerning the tow bar load and the rear axle load AN Adhere to the permissible tow bar load and rear axle load in particular in conjunction with loading of the rear garage Simultaneous use of the towing fixture and the rear load carrier is not permitted While manoeuvring to hitch and unhitch loads ensure that no one is standing between the motor home and the trailer The D 750 models have a removable tow bar We recom mend that you remove this when it is not required 33 Due to stipulations by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle and the fixing of the so called D value of the towing fixture no additional loading of the towing loads is possible 3 8 Externally mounted fi
108. t ly installed and which cannot be used while driving Hobby 07 14 08 1 Water Chapter 8 Water 8 1 General gt e Always use water that is of drinkable quality when wor king 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 e Garden hoses watering cans and similar materials unsu itable for drinking water should never be used to fill the mobile system If the mobile home has not been used for a longer period of time the entire water system must be emptied com pletely After longer periods of stagnation the water system must be flushed thoroughly before being used Should you discover impurities the material should be disin fected using suitable agents that have been approved for such measures Hobby 8 2 Water supply A The motor home is equipped with a fixed fresh water tank An electric water pump pumps the water to the individual water outlets When a tap is turned on the pump is automatically activated and pumps water to the relevant outlet The waste water tank collects the dirty waste water The water levels in the fresh water and waste water tanks can be checked on the control panel display The water supply system corresponds to the current sta tus of technology as per 10 2009 Directive 2002 72 The fresh water tank is filled usi
109. tford model Refrigerator door lock A There is an automatic lock on the door of the refrigerator When you shut the refrigerator door and press it firmly it will lock itself automatically The Thetford models have an addi tional fuse underneath the refrigerator Dometic refrigerators can be additionally secured by means of a door lock The refrigerator door must always be kept closed and locked while driving Hobby Built in devices 10 18 Freezer compartment 10 7 Gas cooker If the outside temperature and the rate of humidity are very The kitchen in the motor home is equipped with a gas cooker high drops of water may form on the metal frame of the with three burners separate freezer compartment For this reason it has been fitted with a frame heater Dometic only If the outside tem Before initial operation perature and the rate of humidity are very high switch the fra e Open the bottle valve and the quick action stop valve in me heater on by pressing 1 This helps to avoid corrosion the gas pipe When the frame heater is on the control light 2 will shine e Open the skylight or the kitchen window e Ignition points which must be pressed for ignition when turning on the gas device should spring back to their original position after being pressed Hobby 10 19 Built in devices N Never use the cooker or other devices extracting combu stion air from the interior of the vehicle to heat the vehicle
110. the windshield cleaning unit and the coolant extremely important to ensure that the quality of the air inside the camper is good and to avoid damages to the vehicle caused by condensation Hobby The following applies for ventilation Set the heating to maximum power when heating up the vehicle and open all of the upper cupboards curtains and shades screens This enables you to achieve optimum ventilation and de aerating Every morning air all of the cushions and stowage spaces and dry any damp spots Air thoroughly with fully opened doors and windows sever al times a day If the outside temperature is under 8 C winter covers should be mounted over the ventilation grilles of the refri gerator If despite all of these measures condensation forms simply wipe it away Before entering the vehicle remove the snow from your clothes and shoes to prevent an increase in humidity The following applies for heating Both the air intake as well as the exhaust gas openings of the heating system must be kept free of snow and ice It takes longer to heat up the mobile home in winter especially to heat hot water e Do notlet the interior cool down completely when you are away or at night set the heating to low and leave it on A If there is danger of frost or if you are in the vehicle you must let the heating run during the night Check the gas supply when operating the vehicle in win ter up to three tim
111. ting the sunshade e Push evenly up or down on the left and right outer metal rail of the sunshade Interior Structure Skylight The skylight cannot be opened It is fitted with an integral dimming shade which can be drawn as required by pulling it Hobby 06 24 06 25 Interior Structure 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 Before starting your drive you must fold up the entire system and lock it Open the dimming system whenever you are not using your motor home as otherwise it will be permanently damaged by the effects of heat and UV rays N The dimming system may never be used as a sunshade or closed while driving Hobby Front system 2 e To open the locking mechanism push the locks D outward Press the lock 4 together e Press the clasp together in the middle The magnetic lock will automatically lock Side system 3 e Draw the clasp across to the rabbet The magnetic lock will automatically lock 6 9 Skylight Safety instructions N e Never open the skylight in strong winds rain hail etc or if the temperature outside is below 20 C e Remove snow ice or excessive dirt before opening Ensure there is sufficient room before opening the skylight under trees in garages etc e Do not use force to open the roof skylight when covered by ice or snow as this could break the hinges and ope n
112. ture 06 32 Seats in the superstructure 06 29 Seats overview 06 33 Securing the vehicle 02 10 Service flaps 05 1 Shunting 02 6 Sliding doors 06 5 Spare tire 04 3 Sunshade 06 23 Switching valve 09 5 T Table edges to fold in 06 10 Table extension 06 7 Tables 06 7 Taking back end of life vehicles 12 4 Tar stains 11 3 Technical data 13 1 Technically permissible maximum weight 03 1 Tire pressure 04 2 Tire pressure values 13 2 Tire repair kit 04 4 Tires 04 1 Toilet flap 05 11 Toilet upkeep 11 4 Toilet emptying the cassette 08 7 use of 08 5 Tow bar 03 7 TV mount 06 6 U Upkeep 11 2 accessories 11 5 chair and cushion covers curtains 11 3 Index Ix 2 fitted carpets 11 4 furniture surfaces 11 4 roof bonnets windows and doors 11 3 toilet 11 4 V Valve for waste water tank 08 4 Valves 09 2 Vehicle identification number Vehicle keys 05 7 Vehicle tool kit 02 8 Ventilation grids 05 6 VIN 03 6 Warning triangle 02 9 Wash room 10 14 Waste water tank 08 3 to empty 08 4 Water filler necks 05 11 Water filter 08 3 Water supply outside shower 08 8 Water system 02 10 Weights for accessories 13 9 Windows 06 22 Winter lay up 11 7 external superstructure and the base vehicle 11 5 interior 11 6 tanks and containers 11 6 Hobby A 1 Appendix Calculating masses for HOBBY mobile homes The following table enables you to calculate the mass of your own mobile home on the basis of the mass data given
113. up e Swing the leaf upwards towards the side wall e Fold in the lower part of the table leg until you feel it click into place Unhinge the table and hook it to the lower fastening N This table is not fastened to the floor Before driving lower the table and secure it to prevent it from shifting Hobby Interior Structure 06 8 e Push the table towards the leaf and place them in the appropriate openings Hobby 06 9 Interior Structure Pillared table When lowered the pillared table can also be used as a base frame for the bed To lower e Lock the swivel lock on the table top by firmly tightening the knurled wheel 2 e Pull the table top off by pulling it straight up e Pull the middle section of the pillar 3 off the foot 4 and remove it e Place the table top on the foot 4 Hobby Lowering the table Pull the table top off by pulling it up Release the table top Pull out the pillar Then replace the table top on the table foot Fasten the table top Interior Structure 06 10 Turning function of the pillared table Folding down the edge of the table The table in the seating arrangement has an edge that can be e Loosen the swivel lock on the table top by loosening the folded down layout model specific to provide you with more knurled wheel 2 room for moving in the vehicle e Swivel the table top to the desired position e Lock the swivel lock of the table top Function
114. ves 02 7 Driving in reverse 02 6 E Electric heating system 10 7 Electric power supply 07 7 Electric power supply unit 07 8 Electrical devices installation safety tips 07 1 Electrical system fuse protection 07 12 Emergency equipment 02 9 first aid kit 02 9 high visibility vest 02 9 warning triangle 02 9 Entrance door 05 7 Entrance step 03 5 Environment 12 1 disposal 12 3 excrements 12 2 picnic spots 12 3 rubbish 12 3 waste water 12 2 Environmental protection 12 1 Exhaust fumes 09 2 External cleaning 11 2 high pressure cleaner 11 2 polishing 11 3 waxing 11 2 External gas connection 05 11 External socket 07 8 F Fire protection 02 1 First aid kit 02 9 Fittings 03 8 Flaps opening and closing 05 10 Flush toilet 08 5 Forced ventilation 05 6 Fresh water tank 08 1 dispensing water 08 1 filling up the water 08 1 to empty 08 2 Front stowage cabinets 06 2 FrostControl 10 3 Fuel filler flap 05 1 Fume hood 10 22 Furniture doors 06 2 Furniture surfaces upkeep 11 4 Fuse protection of electrical system 12V circuits 07 12 G Gas 09 1 Gas bottle container 09 3 Gas cooker 10 18 initial use 10 18 to operate 10 19 Gas supply 09 3 Gas system 09 1 exhaust fumes 09 2 fixtures and changes 09 1 inspection 09 1 location 09 2 regulator knobs and valves 09 2 shut off valves and valves 09 5 General inspection 02 2 H Hanging table 06 7 Heating 10 2 electric heating system 10 7 hot air heating 10 2 control panel 10 2 to op
115. w 5 C use the de frosting facility ice ex for regulators gt The operating pressure for gas is 30 mbar Gas 09 2 Before initial operation The waste gas pipe must be tightly connected to the hea ting and chimney without any leaks It may not be dama ged Keep vents clear Hemove 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 Never use portable cookers or heating devices except electric heating devices however not radiant heaters since they can cause fires or suffocation gt Head the manufacturer s operating manuals carefully Hobby 09 3 Gas 9 2 Gas supply The motor home is equipped with a propane gas system gas bottle not included in scope of delivery This system is used to run the following equipment cooker refrigerator heating hot water boiler oven possibly special accessories Hobby Gas bottle cabinet Depending on your model the gas bottle container can be accessed either in the rear external storage locker or separa tely in the side wall The gas bottle cabinet holds 2 x 11 kg propane gas cylinders These are connected to the gas pressure governor mounted on the wall by means of high pressure hoses with integrated protection against breakage The governor is equipped with a gas flow monitor
116. when overtaking or being overtaken by lorries with trailers or buses This effect is counteracted by lightly counter steering e Use foresight while driving take regular breaks on longer drives Hobby Driving arround corners Due to its height a mobile home begins to sway more quickly than an automobile The following applies for driving arround corners e Never drive too quickly into a corner Driving economically The engine of your mobile home has not been designed to drive constantly under a full load The following applies when driving e Do not keep your foot down on the accelerator e The final 20 km h before reaching top speed require up to 50 96 more fuel Getting petrol A number of devices that use an open flame have been built into your mobile home The following applies when getting petrol e Turn off all accelerator devices heating refrigerator etc e Turn off all mobile phones e Never get anything other than diesel fuel e Never mistakenly fill the fresh water tank with fuel Safety 02 8 2 7 Vehicle tool kit pilot lamp 9 towing eye Each vehicle comes with individual basic equipment including a vehicle tool kit and accessories screwdriver 1 nut wrench nut wrench 3 only if the vehicle is equipped with levelling supports ratchet wrench 4 car jack 5 chocks 6 tool bag 7 tool bag Hobby 02 9 Safety 2 8 Emergency equipment To be pre
117. wing applies for the toilet e Clean with a neutral liquid cleanser and a cloth that does not scratch gt Never use strong cleansers in the toilet water system or for descaling the water system Diluted gt Do not use diluted acetic acid to clean the toilet and the acetic acid can damage the seals or parts of the system Do not pour boiling water down the drains Corrosive substances and boiling water damage drain pipes and gt Do not pour any corrosive substances down the drains syphons The following applies for the sink and the cooker e Clean stainless steel parts with normal household cleaners or special stainless steel cleansing agents Hobby Maintenance and Care Accessories The following applies for their care Clean plastic parts e g fenders skirts with water of up to 60 C and mild household cleansers e Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits e f necessary lubricate door hinges and leveling supports e Clean fresh water pipes the fresh water and waste water tanks once a year Do not use strong cleansers because these could scratch the surface N Remove all spray cans containing cleansing and care so lutions from the vehicle after you have finished Otherwise they may explode if the temperature exceeds 50 C Hobby 11 4 Winter Lay Up for the Mobile Home The camping season often ends when winter starts Your mobile home must be prepared accordingly before being laid
118. with the same qualities as those fluids already in the brake circuit gt For further information please refer to the Fiat Ducato Iveco Daily operating instructions Hobby 05 1 Exterior Structure Chapter 5 Exterior Structure 5 1 Overview of tank and service flaps DL 500 GESC Van Exclusive D 600 FL Toskana 1 2 Storage flap 1 D 650 ESC Toskana Toilet flap 2 Gas box flap 3 1 2 EN H 1 J 5 Exterior Structure 05 2 D 650 FLC Toskana Exclusive D 690 GFLC Toskana Exclusive Storage flap 1 Toilet flap 2 Gas box flap 3 Hobby 05 3 Exterior Structure D 750 ELC Toskana Exclusive D 690 H GFLC Toskana Exclusive Hubbett DN ESO br Storage flap 1 D 750 H FLC Toskana Exclusive Hubbett Toilet flap 2 Gas box flap 3 D 750 H RL Toskana Exclusive Hubbett Exterior Structure 05 4 770 AK GEMC Sphinx Storage flap 1 Toilet flap 2 Gas box flap 3 770 AK GWMC Sphinx D 99 9
119. xtures Registering accessories in the vehicle s documents e Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted fixtures e Take your mobile home to a technical support organisation or technical service provider e g MOT e The technical support organisation will approve the fittings and draw up a corresponding expertise road traffic authorities e Take the expertise and the registration documents Parts and Il to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency They will copy the changes into the vehicle s documents Do not forget that towbar couplings motorcycle carriers level ling devices and or additional spring blades must be registered Please note that mounting additional equipment reduces the load your motor home can carry Chassis 03 8 3 9 Automatic transmission As an option your mobile home can be equipped with an au tomatic transmission Fiat Comfort Matic Iveco Agile which has two methods of operation MANUAL and AUTO MATIC Since the clutch is engaged and released by means of an electro hydraulic unit that is controlled by the transmission s control unit the clutch pedal is superfluous and therefore it has been removed Both the selected method of operation as well as the gear you are driving in are shown on the multi function display panel The gearshift lever on the dashboard has three fixed positions the centre position for selecting the forward gear Nfor selecting the neutral pos
120. y Cable drum Total basic equipment 109 4 kg 28 4 kg 199 4 kg Hobby 03 3 Chassis 4 Loading Loading corresponds to the difference between the technically permissible overall mass and the mass when the vehicle is rea dy to start This value must take into consideration the masses for passengers conventional load 75 kg x no of seats driver excepted additional equipment and personal belongings gt Check to ensure that the masses of all objects transported in the motor home have been taken into consideration e g passengers additional equipment basic equipment and personal belongings such as clothes food pets bicycles surfboards other sport equipment etc N Under no circumstances may the technically permissible total load be exceeded when the motor home has been loaded Hobby 3 3 Levelling supports The optional levelling supports are located in the rear area by the frame extension Swinging out the levelling supports e Place the crank on the hexagon head 1 e Turn the crank to move the support to a vertical position e f necessary secure the foot 2 to prevent it from sinking into the ground and place it on a firm base e fthe levelling support is in a vertical position the support foot will extend telescopically Usethe crank to level the levelling supports until the vehi cle stands level Chassis Ge ae gt gt mak 4
121. you wish to use other wheel rims The following applies when using other wheel rims Size construction injection depth and Theload bearing capacity must be sufficient for the per missible total axle weight The cone of the fastening screw must correspond to the construction of the wheel rim Adaptations are only permitted if these have been released by the manufacturer Aluminium wheel rims must be tested separately for each type of vehicle The screws used on aluminium rims may not be used for steel rims Hobby Spare tire on the AL KO chassis 4 6 Spare tire gt spare tire is part of the scope of delivery only for tan dem axle vehicles with an AL KO chassis D 750 and the Sphinx models To remove the spare tire on the AL KO chassis use a he xagon spanner to remove the two screws on the spare tire holder Insert the crank on the left hand side of the spare tire holder unhinge the tire holder lower the spare tire to the ground and remove it gt For information on the Iveco spare tire please refer to the operating instructions for the base vehicle e T d 2 tuam A BA AUD DA ER tiva va 64 10001111111 4 7 Tyre repair kit Do not use the tyre repair kit if the tyre was damaged as a result of driving without air Small cuts especially in the tyre tread can be resealed using the tyre repair kit Do not remove fo

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