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1. CABBY INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL a gt a 05 AVMYON amp GNVINIS 4 AN CONTENTS Cooker hood fan aS The Calor gas system __ Setting off for the first time 4 Heating remote control Cabby Checklist before departure 4 GSM Start option 15 sce FRESH WATER amp DRAINAGE 000 Connecting to the car 4 Freshwater When driving 2 Emptying grey water tank 17 Punctures 5 Water pump 17 5 5 Disconnecting the caravan The Calor gas central unit in the caravan 18 te 9 Instructions for changing the bottle 18 E 00 Own checks GG Maintenance AL KO Chassis 7 Storing Calor gas bottles Actions in event of suspected Calor gas leak __ 19 ieee Vsti 8 Calor gas stove 9 Te ester 8 Safety device 9 2 8 Refrigerator gt 9 Main menu settings 8 MISCELLANEOUS Timer and alarm clock 10 Toilet area 20 Service menu___ Cid Converting sofa into a bed 20 Restore factory settings 10 Converting dinette into a bed 20 Charging the battery 1 Pitching for an extended period 20 Interior lighting _ 1 Battery maintenance 21 TV aerial option _ mn Cleaning inside 22 Road lights bulb replacement 11 Cleaning windows 22 The car s 13 pin plug 11 Cleaning floor 22 Mist and condensation 22 destin ser y Cleaning outside 6 22 Ble2. driving characteristics The caravan s total weight and guaranteed axle pressure are specified on the caravan s type plate You can find other information in the registration certificate Load the caravan carefully and ensure that no heavy objects can fall out of cupboards Check that hatches and doors are closed and locked The differences between various cars and caravans mean that there are varying solutions for how to position and distribute your load Gather heavier items just in front of or above the wheel axle see picture The tow hitch pressure should be around 70 80 kg Excessively low tow hitch pressure can produce impaired directional stability Excessively high tow hitch pressure can produce various prob lems such as the beam of the car s headlights being too high This problem can be rectified with additional suspension for the car and many modern cars also allow you to lower the headlight beam with a control on the dashboard Light packing Medium packing Heavy packing CONNECTING TO THE CAR The hitch on the caravan consists of a ball hitch with an automatic locking device The ball hitch is designed for use together with a 50 mm cou pling ball When connecting check carefully that the ball hitch has engaged properly over the ball and that the locking mechanism is locked To achieve complete functionality the car must be equipped with a 13 pin trailer plug NB The ball must be free from grease and dirt when using
3. Cabby dealer SETTING OFF WITH YOUR CABBY FOR THE FIRST TIME VI Check the caravan s road lights VI Check that the Calor gas bottle is filled VI Check the operation of the stove refrigerator boiler and water system VI For longer trips you should check the Calor gas level and it is a good idea to take a spare wheel and a jack VI Test the braking of your car and caravan combination before driv ing any further CHECKLIST BEFORE DEPARTURE Ensure that the caravan s handbrake is disengaged Wind up the corner steadies and jockey wheel Check that the hitch is properly secured to the car s ball SG CN Make sure that no electrical cables or emergency brake wire are dragging on the ground K Check that the load inside the caravan is correctly positioned and securely stowed Check the road lights Take extra fuses and bulbs with you Empty and load a waste water container if you have one Make sure the lid for the fresh water tank is closed Close and lock windows and skylights Take down the TV aerial Lock hatches and doors Secure the refrigerator door Lock the outer door Adjust the door mirrors STAPA AES A EL ANAT Do you need a spare tyre tools and a jack CES a ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING LOADING It is important to load your caravan correctly so as not to impair the
4. THE EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING RELEASE Do not clean with a high pressure washer Undo the stop nut 1 and The system is maintenance free screw it onto the brake rod extension s head 2 Unscrew the brake rod exten sion from the rod SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lift the rod a little and pull the 3 Even though ATC entails increased safety remem lere ber not to expose yourself or your fellow road users Unscrew the stop nut from to any safety risks ED dd Always adjust your speed according to the weather thereby secure the ball nut 3 road and traffic conditions e Caravans trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip over before they start to oscillate e The function of ATC is dependent on the condition of the tyres PREPARATIONS AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL HEATING FRESH WATER amp CALOR MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEM DRAINAGE GAS MAINTENANCE OF AL KO CHASSIS All of Cabby s caravans have a hot dip galvanised chassis MAINTENANCE OF HOT DIP GALVANISED PARTS Hot dip galvanising provides complete rust protection Through a chemical reaction with the carbon dioxide in the air it achieves com plete protection after a few months AL KO KOBER s vehicle parts are supplied with a layer with a minimum thickness of 70 U This protec tion is affected by climate conditions and thins out by 2 5 U year under normal conditions During the first few months after hot dip galvanising the surface layer is sensitive
5. You can access it from the outside via the ski hatch On other models there is only one air nipple 2 Rear end This picture shows bleed ing under the bunk bed Bleeding for the under floor heating can be performed at various locations in the caravan depending on the model 800 F3F under double bed but is always located to wards the rear end The bleeding point is located under the bed bunk bed dinette or wardrobe Boiler An air nipple is located by the boiler in all models This picture shows an air nipple in the model for underfloor heating with shunt option In models without shunt the air nip ple is located to the side of the boiler Behind the bed on the window side Found in F4 FT LTD LTF FTM FTM2C FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS CIRCULATION PUMPS Cabby caravans are equipped as standard with one integrated 230 V and one 12 V circulation pump The choice of circulation pump i e 12 V or 230 V is made in the Cabby display SAFETY VENTILATION All Cabby caravans are equipped with safety ventilation that is de signed in such a way that when all the windows skylights and outer doors are closed the carbon dioxide content in the caravan will not exceed harmful levels This is on the condition that the number people in the caravan does not exceed the number for which the caravan s ventilation has been designed e Existing ventilation openings must n
6. an AKS stabiliser hitch Clean the ball with a degreasing agent be fore departure PROCEED AS FOLLOWS 1 Manoeuvre the car s coupling ball as close to the caravan s ball hitch as possible Use the jockey wheel s crank to raise the coupling head slightly above the car s ball FRESH WATER amp DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS 2 Lift the handle on the coupling head upwards forwards In this way the ball coupling s locking mechanism is opened automati cally 3 Disengage the caravan s parking brake Take care if the caravan is on a slope In a sloping location the handbrake may only be disengaged after the caravan has been coupled to the car 4 Lower the ball hitch over the car s ball using the jockey wheel crank In the correct position the coupling head will lock automatically A green indicator becomes visible 5 Lift the drawbar and rock the coupling head a couple of times as an additional check 6 Fold down the stabiliser hitch s handle to the horizontal position 7 Secure the emergency brake wire with the snap hook in the intended location on the car s drawbar 8 Wind and pull up the jockey wheel and lock it carefully in its uppermost position 9 Connect the caravan s 13 pin plug to the car s outlet Check that the plugs fit each other see guide groove and lock the caravan s plug by turning the outer locking ring clockwise During the winter ice can form on the plug pins Heat
7. cable for external TV must be in serted in the upper outlet The lower outlet is for internal TV 2 i e the aerial from the roof Where the outlets are horizontal external TV must be connected to the right hand outlet Internal TV must be connected to the left hand outlet ROAD LIGHTS Cabby s caravans are equipped with road lights according to the 13 pin system The glass for the rear lights is glued in place and cannot be removed from the lamp housings When replacing bulbs 1 Unscrew the decorative plastic with two screws 2 Unscrew the light with two screws at the same time as holding the light with your hand 3 Rear side of the light The bulb is secured with a bayonet mount Screw one quarter of a turn anti clockwise and lift out of the bulb holder 4 Unscrew the bulb 2 mm anti clockwise THE CAR S 13 PIN PLUG DIN 72570 viewed from the outside connection side towards the caravan must be connected according to the table PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS HEATING Brake light LED negligible output Indicators 21 W Front position light LED negligible output Rear position light LED negligible output Number plate light 5W Side marker light LED negligible output Width indication light 5W Reversing light 21 W Rear fog light 21 W 1 Left hand indicator 18 2 542 Rear fog light 1 5 3 31 Earth 2 5 4 R Right hand indicator
8. caravan to the 230 V mains the caravan s battery charger starts up automatically and the battery is charged Remem ber that poorly charged batteries will easily sustain freezing damage in cold conditions whereas a fully charged battery can withstand cold conditions significantly better In the event of prolonged stoppages store the battery in a cool location and if possible with a small trickle charge When the caravan is not in use it is also important to turn off the caravan s master switch by selecting Off in the above display as even a very low level of consumption will drain the battery INTERIOR LIGHTING All lighting is powered by the 12 V battery voltage When replacing bulbs it is important to install the right type of bulb with the correct output Installing the wrong type of bulb or too high an output can result in overheating with a risk of fire or burns as a result FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS TV AERIAL OPTION Cabby s caravans can be equipped with an electronic TV antenna for internal TV i e you receive the signal via the aerial from the roof This type of aerial requires a 12 V voltage in order to work At all the points in the caravan where aerial outputs are located there is also a connec tion for external TV 1 e g cable TV on the campsite Connection to external TV is achieved via the external outlet on the caravan s door side marked EXT At the TV outlets in the caravan the
9. e Background lighting on the display when active e Background lighting on the display when inactive Calibrating the clock Specify how many seconds days the clock is to be adjusted Contrast for the display e Choice of language e Level alarm On Off PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS HEATING e Time control of Level alarm In order to return to the first main menu press the Store Reset button After 5 minutes of inactivity in the service menu the display reverts to the first main menu RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS In order to access the factory settings on the control panel press and hold the and buttons until the buzzer emits a beep approx 10 sec Clock 00 00 00 Fresh water alarm level 10 Grey water alarm level 80 Battery alarm level 10 V Calibration fresh water Min 70 Max 130 Calibration grey water Min 70 Max 120 Calibration LCD MIN 40 Calibration LCD MAX 100 Calibration clock o S 24H Calibration LCD contrast Choice of language Swedish CHARGING THE BATTERY The caravan s battery is located in a battery compartment It is impor tant for the ventilation hose from the battery to be correctly connected and for the free end to emerge under the floor There are normally two options for charging the caravan s battery Using the caravan s battery charger or using the car s alternator if a charge booster is connected USING THE CARAVAN S BATTERY CHARGER By connecting the
10. electrical system Clock is active 0 230 V is connected and can be used for heating p e Ifwater On is activated a tap is displayed Ifwater External fixed water is activated a tap plus the text EXT will be displayed Read more about fixed water on page 18 Menu 2 Fresh water OFF position Water pump switched off Level 1 ON position The fresh water level 0 100 is symbolised with a water container with or without a tap The water pump in the caravan is activated and the volume of the tank is shown in the display Level 2 ON position External water is activat ed If water External fixed water is activated a tap plus the text EXT will be displayed Menu 3 Grey water drainage tank The grey water level is between 0 100 and is symbolised with a container without a tap FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS Menu 4 Battery voltage The current battery voltage is symbolised with a battery Menu 5 Heating at 12 V The setting must always be in the ON posi tion NB The Alde display is only lit in the ON po sition when the caravan is not connected to 230 V You control the caravan s heating from the Alde display Menu 6 Activate refrigerator with 12 V OFF position During normal use of the cara van ON position Only in combination with charge booster NB Limited operation Menu 7 External heating connection OFF position If external heating con
11. fan is powered by 12 V and if necessary the ventilation ducts and the filter must be cleaned The fan is fitted with a grease filter than can easily be removed and cleaned NB Floor valves ceiling valves or skylights must not be covered over or restricted Winter do not shovel up snow around the caravan thereby blocking the fresh air supply Clean the insect guard and the dust guard if necessary In the winter ice and snow must be removed from valves and skylights HEATING REMOTE CONTROL CABBY GSM START OPTION IMPORTANT TO KNOW When the supply voltage is connected Cabby GSM Start begins with start up and the LED flashes Takes 1 2 minutes to complete start up at which point the LED stops flashing and calls are connected The SIM card must be active Check with the card supplier to avoid problems with this function DEACTIVATE THE PIN CODE FOR THE SIM CARD FOR CABBY GSM START 1 Insert a SIM card ina mobile phone 2 Go to Settings Tools The path then is Security Lock SIM protection Protection Then select the Off position If you have a different path refer to the manual for your mobile 3 Disconnect the green plug The power should not be on when you are inserting the SIM card PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 Insert the SIM card in Cabby GSM Start as shown 5 Insert the green plug The LED will now start to flash 6 Check that an output has been
12. outdoor temperatures of below 0 C it is important to drain the fresh waste water systems as otherwise there is a risk of the system sustain ing freezing damage Open the drainage valve for the waste water tank that is located under the caravan ei Ke D Turn off the main current for the fresh water pump on the Cabby dis play OFF POSITION PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING MISCELLANEOUS Open all water taps fully including the shower mixer with the tempera ture setting in the middle position between blue and red the shower hose must be pulled out completely to its full length and placed on the floor of the shower area FULLY OPEN BETWEEN BLUE AND RED SHOWER HOSE ON THE FLOOR Open the drainage valve for the hot water heater which is located in the same cupboard as the boiler ei Ko 3B VALVE FOR HOT WATER HEATER OPEN gee VALVE FOR HOT WATER HEATER Open the drainage valve for the fresh water tank as well as drainage valves in the following layouts where appropriate ei Ke 31 952 OPEN DRAINAGE VALVES UNDER BED e Ko D DRAINAGE VALVES UNDER BED FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS Drainage valves under bathroom cupboard for LTD LTF FT FTM and FTM2C The wooden hatch in front of the drainage valves has been re moved Press in the bottom of the hatch to access the drainage valves Filling w
13. selected for the boiler e g 2 kW 7 Set the Alde boiler to external mode See Alde s instruction manu al External ON position shows that the Cabby GSM Start system is activated The text External start heater on appears in the display The GSM system always works in relation to the set temperature for the Alde boiler SWITCH POSITION WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CARAVAN The rocker switch A installed on top of the fusebox in the boiler cupboard is in GSM mode for refrigerator This mode must be selected when you leave the caravan READ THROUGH which commands o 9 you can choose be tween when you dial the telephone number for your Cabby GSM Start Key in PIN code 0000 and finish with 0000 Listen to the various commands that are read out and select one of them COMMANDS There are 10 commands to choose between o 9 that correspond to the telephone s number buttons You can specify any command and you do not need to go in numerical order For example you can go directly to command 4 by pressing 4 Command o Turns off output 1 for boiler heater and output 2 for refrigerator Command 1 Activates output 1 for boiler heater Command 2 Delayed start time can be set max 24 hours in advance The LED B is located above the Cabby display The LED flashes while waiting for the command to be executed and then adopts a steady glow or a double flash Command 3 Activates output 2 for refr
14. the plug carefully and wipe clean Poor contact can also be caused by corrosion spray the pins with contact spray 10 Check that the emergency brake wire and electrical cables are not dragging on the ground 11 Check that all road lights are working 12 Check that the green ATC lamp glows green 13 Go through the checklist on the previous page before departure WHEN DRIVING Start smoothly and avoid jerky movements Remember that the caravan is wider than the towing vehicle e Keep a lookout behind you Do not cause traffic queues and make it easy for faster vehicles to pass you A car caravan combination requires a longer overtaking distance and takes longer e Be considerate before an overtaking manoeuvre and above all take it easy n o ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING PUNCTURES It is a good idea to have a jack and a spare tyre with you in case of an accident In the event of a puncture it is necessary to raise the caravan using a jack so that the wheel can be replaced NB The caravan must never be lifted with the corner steadies Because the chassis frame is made of a relatively thin material it is not permitted to position the jack directly against the chassis frame The jack must be positioned under the wheel axle and very close to the at tachment of the axle to the chassis frame Alternatively a special jack can be attached to a special dolly on the chassis frame see pi
15. 1 5 5 58R Tail light right 15 6 54 Brake lights 1 5 7 58L Tail light left 1 5 8 Reversing lamp reversing light 1 5 9 30 Constant power supply 2 5 ATC in caravan 10 Power supply when alternator charging 2 5 charging refrigerator in caravan 11 Earth 25 12 Free 13 31 Earth 2 5 FRESH WATER amp CALOR MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE GAS HEATING SYSTEM Cabby s caravans are equipped as standard with waterborne central heating On delivery from the factory this system contains a mixture of water and glycol in proportions that can cope with ambient tem peratures down to 35 C NB Check the glycol mixture before each winter Always use ETHYLENE glycol Take care when filling with water and never use water of unknown origin due to the risk of salt corrosion in the aluminium system The heating system is based on a coil of piping with radiators right around the caravan which warm up the cold air at floor level The warm air rises up through special air gaps along the walls before cir culating around the caravan Be sure not to cover the air gaps as this significantly lowers the heating capacity Fresh air is taken in at floor level through separate valves The cold fresh air is preheated by being routed through a special densely finned part of the radiators Cabby is equipped with waterborne underfloor heating as standard Three pipe coils are laid in the floor and heat up the floor Warning Never screw into the floor BLEEDING
16. AS MISCELLANEOUS ATC ANTI SKID SYSTEM BEFORE DEPARTURE Connect the caravan ATC starts a self test the LED glows red for approx 3 seconds e Connect the 13 pin trailer cable to the towing vehicle The LED then glows green e Check that the caravan s lights are working The unit is now ready to be driven e Check ATC s LED Indication Status Consequence Action cre Red ATC not active Continued journey possible Disconnect the 13 pin trailer cable from the towing vehicle Wait for approx five seconds Connect the 13 pin trailer cable to the towing vehicle Flashing red ATC braking Continued journey prohibited Disconnect the 13 pin trailer cable from the towing vehicle Wait for approx five seconds Connect the 13 pin trailer cable to the towing vehicle Repeat several times if the LED does not switch to green the first time If the LED continues to flash Check the push rod extension LED off No power to ATC Continued journey prohibited NB Status of the brakes uncertain Check the push rod In the event of problems that cannot be rectified using this table Contact a specialist workshop Check the connection between the caravan s chassis and ATC Push rod extended Red indicator visible Do not drive Disengage the brake position emergency release Push rod in specialist Red indicator not visible Continue journey Contact a workshop end position without ATC function DISENGAGE
17. CHECKLIST BATTERY VI Check the water acid level Charge the batter regularly A discharged battery will freeze at just 5 C If the caravan is being left for a week or more turn off the master switch and if necessary activate the external heating connection The caravan is now without power and no significant consumers of power are connected If additional equipment of an electrical nature has been installed check that no current is pass ing from the battery in the Off position VI Ifthe caravan is not being used during the winter remove the battery and store it in a cool location with a trickle charge CHECKLIST MISCELLANEOUS v Check that there is adequate ventilation and that skylights and ceiling valves are not covered in snow v Check that food or other personal items that could sustain freez ing damage are not left in the caravan v Lubricate the locks of service hatches and outer doors with freeze protection Feel free to cover these locks with a strip of tape as further prevention against the locks freezing solid v Pitch the caravan on a flat suitable surface that prevents the caravan s wheels and corner steadies from freezing solid v When camping in the winter it is a good idea to equip your cara van with a winter awning WATER SYSTEM WINTER IMPORTANT WHEN THERE IS A RISK OF FROST AND THE BOILER IS TURNED OFF When the caravan is not being used and the boiler is turned off at
18. FOR FIXED WATER SUPPLY OPTION The connection for fixed water supply 1 can be used where it is possible to con nect to the municipal water supply OUTLET FOR SHOWER OPTION 2 PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM aot F EMPTYING GREY WATER TANK When emptying the grey water tank place a container below the drainage outlet under the caravan Open the drainage valve under the caravan allow the wa ter to run out and then close the valve The drainage system is heated to prevent the formation The grey water tank s external drain erica age valve There is a lid on the water trap that can be opened for Cleaning away dirt Emptying when pitching the caravan for the winter Water trap for the grey water tank WATER PUMP The submersible water pump is located inside the fresh water tank Its design means that it is not possible to draw up all the water as there is always a little left in the bottom that has to be emptied through the evacuation valve WARNING Never operate the pump dry without water NB When there is a risk of frost and the boiler is turned off See separate winter shutdown instructions on page 25 CALOR GAS MISCELLANEOUS THE CALOR GAS SYSTEM Calor gas is one of the energy sources for the caravan s central heating It is also the usual energy for the stove oven and refrigerator Calor gas is an environmentally friendly pet
19. ING Hose couplings e Coupling car and caravan Windows and skylight Road lights Water in expansion tank when operating boiler e Tow hitch pressure Amount of Calor gas in Calor gas bottle s Brakes Leak test Calor gas leak tester in Calor gas compartment Air pressure in the tyres Winter Remove ice and snow accumulations from roof and Wheel bolts ventilation openings Windows and skylight Aerial dish Interior fittings and loading CARAVAN INSURANCE Check and read the insurance conditions carefully particular as regards theft interruptions to holidays caravan damage leaks etc You may need to supplement your insurance depending on your travel destination and local conditions Do not leave your caravan in unknown and unsupervised locations PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL HEATING FRESH WATER amp CALOR SYSTEM DRAINAGE GAS INSPECTION STAMPS FOR COMPLETED SERVICE A functional check and annual moisture inspection regarding the 5 year guarantee for water entering from outside must be stamped here by a Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL MOISTURE TEST NO 1 5 year guarantee for water entering from outside Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL MOISTURE TEST NO 2 5 year guarantee for water entering from outside Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL MOISTURE TEST NO 3 5 year guarantee for water entering f
20. RATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS GENERAL The circulation pump for the underfloor heating works at intervals of 5 minutes which means that it will not work for the next 5 minutes This reduces power consumption which can be important when you are only using the 12 V system The circulation pump for the underfloor heating always works at these intervals irrespective of which mode is activated The pump can be set in three different modes Connection of the underfloor heating system can be seen in the picture below Outgoing to convectors Boiler 3010 Convectors The boiler s circulation pump Return from convectors FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS AUTO MODE In this position the underfloor heat ing and radiators work to heat up the caravan When the desired tempera ture has been reached the under floor heating continues for a further 30 minutes before being turned off When heating is required the under floor heating is permanently in opera tion 1 Set the shunt to 5 and select Auto mode which is the basic setting The shunt is a valve that regulates the amount of hot water going from the boiler to the underfloor coils The max shunt position is 9 2 Always select Auto mode in the winter You will then receive a combination of heat from radiators and underfloor heating If you want to increase the heat to the radiators you can reduce the setting for the underfloor he
21. SSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING normal changes to interior fittings doors and other changes that can be attributable to temperature variations or changes in air humidity normal condensation 3 Complaints If the purchaser wishes to make a complaint the seller must be notified of this within a reasonable period of time normally 14 days after the fault has been discovered or ought to have been discovered 4 Rectifying faults The seller determines the most appropriate measures for rectifying faults The rectifying of faults in accordance with the guarantee must be performed within a reasonable period after the complaint is made When determining what is a reasonable period consideration should be given to the purchaser s need for the caravan the nature and extent of the fault the difficulty in determining the fault and the time when the purchaser placed the caravan at the disposal of the seller Faults that are not of significant importance and that do not affect the usability of the caravan will normally be rectified after consultation with the purchaser in conjunction with the regular service occasion 5 The purchaser s rights in relation to the seller A purchaser who has purchased the caravan primarily for personal use a consumer is entitled in the event of faults that are covered by the guarantee to apply to the seller those sanctions that are specified in the Consumer Sales Act The terms specified
22. THE HEATING SYSTEM The expansion tank is wall mounted and located on the outer wall of the cupboard and allows regular bleeding and inspection of the sys tem s water level Extra air nipples are present and can be opened for bleeding in the event of disruptions to the system s circulation For bleeding twist the valve anti clockwise You need to have pa per to hand as liquid can squirt out during bleeding When a thin jet of glycol emerges you can close the air nipple LOCATIONS OF AIR NIPPLES Entrance The air nipple is located directly to the left when you enter the caravan Located in the following models according to the table Air nipples All lengths Certain lengths F3 F4 and FT 740 M 740 M2C 800 F3F 800 FTM 800 FTM2C 740 LTD LTF 800 LTD LTF 740 F2C 800 F2C Toilet F3 F4 M M2C F3F Air nipple located to the left in the cupboard with the straight hatch PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Middle toilet In the models L F2B F2C FM The air nipple is located inside the com mode on the right hand side Toilet amp shower In the models FT LTD LTF FTM and FT M2C The air nipple is located behind the toilet and is accessed via the adjacent cupboard Sofa on the door side Two air nipples are locat ed behind the sofa Lift the sofa lid as shown In the models F3 L F2B F2C F3F M M2C FM The air nipple in the cor ner is not visible 1
23. a way that is not intended ACTIONS IN EVENT OF SUSPECTED CALOR GAS LEAK If you have established that Calor gas is leaking in the caravan proceed as follows 1 Extinguish all naked flames 2 Extinguish candles and cigarettes 3 Do not touch any switches 4 Close the valves on the Calor gas central unit 5 Close the main valve on the Calor gas bottle 6 Ventilate the caravan thoroughly 7 Contact your nearest authorised service workshop 8 Check that the fault has been rectified before using the system CALOR GAS STOVE Press and hold the spring action push button to the left at the same time as twisting and holding the knob for the relevant burner When the flame has been lit release the spring action button to the left Keep pressing the knob for a short while after the flame has lit The stove is always equipped with a safety device that prevents gas from flowing out in the event of the flame accidently being extinguished When cleaning the stove the stove grille can easily be removed Use washing up liquid water and a brush Also see the operating instructions for the stove NB The stove must never be used for heating the caravan PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING SAFETY DEVICE If a gas flame should be extinguished for any reason there is a safety device for each Calor gas flame which turns off the gas supply if the flame has gone out The safety device is a thermoelectric element
24. abby display for 10 seconds Your settings will be reset and you can start again from the beginning IN THE CARAVAN When you arrive at the caravan e Turn off the GSM system by pressing the LED or call your Cabby GSM Start and press Command o e Switch over the rocker switch for the refrigerator in the boiler Otherwise the refrigerator will not work cupboard MALFUNCTIONS Malfunctions can arise if e The mobile phone is in the vicinity of Cabby GSM Start e Other electronic equipment such as a computer is in the vicinity and generates interference e The voltage level temporarily drops below 8 V can occur when starting up with a poorly charged battery e The vehicle is located by a powerful transmitter antenna e The vehicle is outside of the GSM network s coverage area e The temperature in the caravan is below 30 C TROUBLESHOOTING If Cabby GSM Start subsequently referred to as C GSM S does not work when calling over the telephone the following measures should be implemented before contacting a service centre 1 Check that the SIM card is active 2 Send a text message and check whether it goes through 3 Check that there is voltage to C GSM S 4 Check that the temperature is not below 30 C Uncertain operation below 30 C 5 Test whether GSM S is working by pressing the push button 6 Check that there is a GSM signal with your own mobile phone Check that the aerial connector is screwed to
25. antee is only valid on the condition that you maintain and look after your Cabby in accordance with the care servicing and maintenance instructions specified in the manual Annual functional checks and checks for water leaks performed by the seller increase the lifetime of the caravan 1 Applicability and period of validity The guarantee applies to the caravan and the equipment covered by the purchase agreement with the exception of any equipment for which a separate guarantee or a separate repair undertaking applies The company that sold the new caravan subse quently referred to as the seller is responsible for the guarantee The guarantee ceases to be valid two years after the date of delivery For faults caused by water entering from outside however a guarantee period of 5 years applies One precondition is that the caravan undergoes a water leak inspection annually during the guarantee period The checks must be carried out by a Cabby authorised workshop which must confirm that the checks have been performed with a stamp in the instruction and service manual and an inspection report to Cabby The first checks must take place 12 months after the delivery date 2 months with subsequent checks every 12 months 2 months These checks can ideally be performed in conjunction with the annual service When taking the cara van for inspection the body and chassis must be thoroughly washed and cleaned The caravan must also be unpacke
26. asher fluid Water trap Finish by pouring approx 2 3 decilitres of concentrated windscreen washer fluid into the washbasin kitchen sink to prevent the water trap in connection with the waste water tank from sustaining freez ing damage Press the flush button by the lavatory for approx 10 15 seconds to open the solenoid valve in the flush mechanism NB PRESS AND The guarantee does not apply to faults in components or second HOLD THE BUT TON FOR 10 15 SECONDS ary damage that arises as a result of freezing damage 1 Close all taps 2 Fill the fresh water tank with water 3 Ifthe outside temperature is still below freezing point Check externally that the water really is running out from all the there may be ice inside the pump Wait for 15 minutes be drainage points may be frozen fore using the fresh water pump or the flush function Any Empty the tank for the cassette toilet frozen water droplets inside the pump will then have time When all the water has been drained in accordance with these in to thaw structions turn on the main current for the master pump in the Damage that has occurred due to freezing damage is not cov menu on the Cabby display for approx 10 15 seconds with all the taps still in the open position Then turn off the current again ered by the manufacturer s guarantee We recommend the following checks WEEKLY DURING USE BEFORE AND WHEN TRAVELL
27. astic bags awnings etc can produce stains that cannot be removed NB Remember that pieces of gravel can often scratch and dam age the floor Doormats by the entrance reduce soiling and the risk of scratching the floor PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO REMOVE STAINS FROM THE FLOOR PROCEED AS FOLLOWS Basic rule Remove the stain immediately Wipe off the floor with clean water Fruit berries juice milk cream soft drinks beer wine Synthetic detergents possible with added ammonia Chocolate coffee tea asphalt grease oil Synthetic detergent or cleaner s naphtha Shoe heels shoe polish Sponge with white scouring nylon can be used Typewriter ribbon stencil ball point pen ink lipstick Denatured alcohol Urine vomit excrement Synthetic detergent Blood Cold water ammonia Rust Synthetic detergent HEATING MIST AND CONDENSATION The acrylic material in the double window is not entirely diffusion re sistant This means that the acrylic allows through a very small amount of water vapour which is found in the surrounding air A double win dow is affected by two different temperatures one inside the caravan and one outside There is also a third temperature in the window the temperature between the two panes The warm indoor air which normally contains significantly more water vapour than the air outside i
28. ating shunt in order to avoid any condensation on the window panes CONTINUOUS MODE In this mode the floor is only heat ed on the condition that the boiler is set to a given output e g 2 kW TIME MODE Another way of force starting the underfloor heating for a limited pe riod is to use Time mode NB The switch has a spring action and does not remain in Time mode If you select Time mode the underfloor heating will operate for 30 minutes The underfloor heating is then turned off Example In the morning when the system has been turned off and you only want underfloor heating for a short period move the control to the spring action Time mode and allow it to spring back BELOW IS A EXAMPLE OF USEFUL INFORMATION FOR HEATING THE CARAVAN Conditions The caravan is pitched at a campsite Inside the cara van the temperature is below o C An effective way of heating up the caravan is to combine electricity and Calor gas In this example we are using 2 kW electricity and 5 kW Calor gas The caravan will not be warmed up with underfloor heating alone Underfloor heating should only be viewed as a way of increasing comfort Walking on the floor should feel warm and comfortable At the campsite Check which fuse is used in the power outlet If it is a 10 Amp fuse set the output to 1 or 2 kW In order to use 3 kW output a 16 Amp fuse is required in the power outlet Load monitor A load monitor checks the power c
29. caravans is fundamentally no different from the washing programme we apply to our cars When shampooing use a PH neutral shampoo pH 6 8 It will be easier to keep the caravan clean if you wax it in the spring and au tumn The wax must not contain abrasives FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS TYRE CARE AND AIR PRESSURE Caravan tyres are exposed to a greater load than car tyres For this rea son it is important to check the caravan tyres frequently The tyres are affected by the ravages of time and their properties gradually deterio rate Check the condition of the tyres at regular intervals and particu larly before long journeys Reduced tread produces a greater danger of aquaplaning and impaired stability If transverse ribs become visible at the bottom of the tread this is a sign that it is time to change the tyres Uneven wear can indicate overloading or incorrect tyre pressure Replacement tyres must be of the same type as the original tyres The tyres are filled with nitrogen in the factory which means that the tyre pressure remains more constant compared to normal air WHEEL BOLTS Wheel bolts for aluminium rims must be tightened to 120 Nm 12 Kpm Wheel bolts for steel rims must be tightened to 80 Nm 8 Kpm NB When changing wheels we recommend that the bolts should be checked after the first 50 km and if necessary tightened to the above torques When using steel rims for e g winter wheels contact yo
30. cture Remember not to mix different tyre dimensions or tyre types when changing tyres TYRES The tyres are filled with nitrogen in the factory Feel free to refill the tyres with nitrogen if necessary In the event nitrogen is not available the tyres can be filled with air PITCHING THE CARAVAN e Selectaflatsurface importante g fortherefrigeratorto work properly Ensurethatyou have chocks with you forthe wheels or corner steadies It can also be useful to have a spirit level with you Select a firm hard surface as the car and caravan together are very heavy This is particularly important when it is raining Estimate your need for current if it is not possible to connect to the 230 V mains DISCONNECTING THE CARAVAN PROCEED AS FOLLOWS A The caravan is on as flat a surface as possible Apply the hand brake B Lower and lock the jockey wheel in place C Disconnect the electrical connection and the emergency brake wire D Release the friction coupling by pulling the coupling handle upwards forwards which opens the locking device The hitch can now be lifted off by hand or with the aid of the jockey wheel s crank E Adjust the caravan to the horizontal position by raising or lower ing the jockey wheel F Wind down the corner steadies and adjust the position of the caravan NB The weight of the caravan should rest on the wheels Not on the corner steadies FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE G
31. d so that the leak check can be performed Otherwise the purchaser will be charged for this cost 2 Scope of the guarantee The seller is responsible for faults that are already present on delivery or that arise during the guarantee period However the seller is not responsible if it can be demonstrated that the fault is probably due to That the caravan has not been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the service booklet or similar documentation e g that servicing and inspections have not been performed at the right time that the caravan has been converted or modified that that caravan has been used during extreme driving or has been overloaded that the caravan has been involved in a road traffic accident or been subjected to other external mechanical damage that the caravan has been neglected that the caravan has been washed with inappropriate chemicals see instruction manual that repairs servicing inspections or installation work have been performed by a party other than a workshop authorised or appointed by the manufacturer seller that spare parts other than original spare parts have been installed or some similar situation on the purchaser s side The following are not deemed to be faults the fine tuning or adjustments that may be required before or in conjunction with the first service occasion normal consumption of consumption parts normal wear PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHA
32. e self discharge For batteries that can be opened the electrolyte level the acid should be checked regularly and if necessary adjusted with battery water Batteries should not be deeply discharged Repeated deep discharg es significantly shorten the life of the batteries PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHARGING Self discharging in modern batteries is low although batteries at rest will nevertheless always slowly lose charge This must be compen sated for either by charging the battery at certain intervals or with continuous trickle charging A fully charged battery has open circuit voltage approx 12 7 V A half charged battery has open circuit voltage approx 12 2 V A discharged battery has open circuit voltage approx 11 7 V HEATING FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS CLEANING INSIDE Wipe the interior with a slightly damp cloth supplied with a gentle de tergent The detergent must not be too strong or contain ammonia Wipe off carefully with a dry cloth CLEANING WINDOWS All the windows are made of acrylic a strong tough material that de spite this requires extremely careful cleaning to avoid being scratched Acrylic window may only come into contact with and be washed with approved detergents Seitz Acrylic Cleaner is recommended for washing acrylic windows All detergent residue must be washed away after cleaning Rinse the windows carefully with water and feel fr
33. e service menu The pre set value for battery alarm is 10 V and for the water levels the preset values are 10 and 80 respectively The alarms can be acknowledged in the main menu store reset and can be reset by rectifying the alarms e g filling with water emptying grey water and charging the battery NB If you reset the alarms for fresh and grey water on the Cabby display the alarms are not repeated If the battery voltage in the caravan has dropped below the alarm level that is set in the service menu the current battery voltage is displayed in Active alarms Time control The sound alarm is turned off between 22 00 08 00 The light alarm is active 24 hours a day FRESH WATER amp CALOR MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE GAS TIMER AND ALARM CLOCK Symbol for alarm clock Symbol for Timer 0 Alarm clock Timer In order to activate the timer or the alarm clock the upper display in the control panel must be in the main menu By pressing briefly on the Store Reset button a new menu appears regarding the selection of timer or alarm clock This selection is made using the arrow keys and the setting is saved by pressing the Store Reset button The Timer can be set between 1 99 minutes and it is also possible to set seconds Set the desired time with and shift between minutes and seconds using the arrow keys The value that can be set is darkened Start the timer using the Store Reset button When the timer has coun
34. eding the heating system 12 Tyre care and air pressure 23 A sume 20 T Measures in the event of fire 3 Safety ventilation 13 Winter checklist ____________ 24 Underfloor heating off on 13 Own checks _________25 Underfloor heating with shunt option _ 13 coman epien Inspection stamps for completed service 26 Cabby guarantee certificate _ 27 sic E Congratulations on your new Cabby With the correct maintenance and regular servicing you will be able to spend countless enjoyable times with your caravan Your Cabby will also retain a high second hand value for a long time In buying your Cabby you have made a major investment You consequently have every right to demand quality service access to spare parts and knowledgeable personnel Your knowledge and your experi ences will help us to develop Cabby We are therefore keen to hear what you have to say and would be more than happy to receive your opinions regarding any improvements or changes One easy way of sharing your experiences is to contact your dealer who can be found at www cabby se The design of a Cabby is adapted for optimum driving characteristics when towing with a car not with other vehicles such as lorries and vehi cles with an extremely rigid rear section Cabby does not accept guarantee liability for damage caused by towing the caravan with such a vehicle If you have any questions regarding the towing vehicle you should contact your
35. ee to finish by washing off with Seitz Acrylic Cleaner The windows must not be exposed to strong sunlight during cleaning Seitz Acrylic Cleaner Burnus Conc Autosmart Duet 104 Smartab Conc Autosmart GlassCleaner Smartab Conc Effekt Glasklar Conc Fast Glass GlasFix Autoglym Conc Zalo Ultra 299311 Lilleborg as Conc NB Never use detergents scouring powder and dirty cloths Never scrape ice from the windows in the winter Considerable risk of scratches CLEANING FLOOR Tarkett vinyl plastic floors which are found in all Cabby caravans are very easy to look after The strong surface layer means that the dirt nev er gains a firm foothold It is usually sufficient to sweep or vacuum if the floor is only slightly soiled When you wipe the floor you should use a damp well wrung out scouring cloth or mop ideally a micro mop Mix the water with all purpose cleaner pH 7 8 in working solution according to the relevant manufacturer s dosing instructions Wipe off with clean water so that there are no detergent residues VINYL FLOORS CAN WITHSTAND MOST THINGS BUT NOT EVE RYTHING NB Vinyl floors will be damaged by benzene toluene acetone hydro gen chlorides tri and tetra cellulose thinner oil wax and strong scouring powder Rubber wheels on e g toys can make marks Stain less steel metal feet are preferable Colouring substances from certain types of plastic and textile floor mat print on pl
36. era ture and works to maintain the set tem perature The sensor is used to achieve the desired temperature when you are in the caravan The aim of this solution is for the temperature to be measured where you are Because everyone who is in the caravan along with the output from e g cooking the coffee maker etc all supply heat this affects the regulation of the boiler When you move to the rear part of the caravan the sensor switches over so that detection is moved to the rear sensor This makes the temperature more even as the sensor is located where the influence is currently situated NB The room sensor for the front sofa section is located on the underside of the upper cupboards The room sensor for the sleeping section is located above the bed s head end FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS SKYLIGHTS Skylights have ventilation openings in the frame that are always open Most skylights are fitted with mosquito nets and roller blinds as stand ard The front skylight is opened by turning the lock fittings at one end and releasing them from the locking lug The skylight is then pressed upwards after which it can be pushed in the caravan s longitudinal direction to the desired opening position If there is a risk of rain push the skylight back over the opening so that rainwater cannot enter the caravan Ensure good ventilation when there is a risk of condensation COOKER HOOD FAN The
37. gether that the aerial is located so that it is reached by the signal and that the aerial cable is intact 8 Disconnect the power to C GSM S for 5 minutes 9 Connect the supply voltage 10 Dial up C GSM S 11 Check whether the selected function is activated 12 If no function is obtained move the vehicle to a position where it worked before and repeat the call 13 C GSM S communicates regularly with the transmitter and at high loads there can be waiting times and C GSM S cannot respond Try dialling again 14 If there is still no function contact a service centre FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS FRESH WATER The fresh water system compris p es a fixed tank that is normally lo cated in the caravan s front sofa This tank holds around 4o litres and is filled from outside through the external water intake When filling it is easiest to use a normal watering can with a spout or to use a hose pipe The tank has overfill protection in the form of a waste pipe that emerg es under the caravan For cleaning the water tank there is an inspection hatch in the upper part of the tank De posits should ideally be washed The fresh water tank s emptying valve in the open position away with warm water and a neu tral detergent that does not leave a taste Rinse several times If disinfection is required see the instructions on the disinfectants avail able on the market CONNECTION
38. he leg Press the table sideways in a zigzag movement The table will then reach the same height as the sofa lid When converting into a bed push the seat cushions together and lay down the backrest cushions Depending on the width of the caravan you have to fill out the width with an additional filler piece NB Lay the bed mattress for optimum sleeping comfort We recommend dry cleaning for all fabrics in the caravan Alter natively follow the supplied washing instructions Leather upholstery Clean with luke warm water and possibly a mild detergent Avoid strong chemicals that dry out the leather The leather occasionally needs to be re oiled Contact a special ist retailer PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING MISCELLANEOUS CONVERTING DINETTE INTO A BED 1 Dinette before conversion 2 Disconnect the table from the gap fold the leg and position the table with the rounded corners facing the outer wall as illustrated 3 Lay the cushions with the underside facing up Lay the narrow back rest cushions at the outside and the wide seat cushions in the middle PITCHING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD Pitching for an extended period when the caravan is not in use e Ensure good ventilation Find a good flat pitching site Use chocks for the wheels and do not apply the parking brake e Empty the fresh and grey water systems see separate instruction Winter shutdown e Emp
39. igerator The precondition for this command working is that the user has set the rocker switch A as shown Command 4 Status Here you receive answers to the i questions e Is the boiler on output 1 e What is the boiler s operating time e Is the refrigerator on out put 2 FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS e Is temperature control active What is the temperature in the caravan What is the battery s voltage How strong is the GSM signal Command 5 Setting the operating time for the boiler Select constant which is infinite time Command 6 Activation of tempera ture control The LED B lights with double flashes when temperature con trol is activated Temperature control works in relation to the set tempera ture on the Alde display Before you travel home set as a mini mum the number of degrees you want to control up to e g 20 C Then set the Alde display to 22 C or higher When you are sitting in the car or at home you can select the tempera ture you want in the caravan For example you can set 10 C to avoid condensation and to heat up the caravan more rapidly Before travelling to your caravan go into command 6 again and raise the temperature to the level you want when you arrive at the caravan In this example remember that the Alde display must be set to 22 C before you leave the caravan When the temperature has been reached in the carava
40. in the Purchase Agreement also apply The consumer is entitled up to two years after the caravan s delivery date to cite faults in the caravan in accordance with regulations set out in the Consumer Sales Act for the country in question For purchasers who have not purchased the caravan primarily for personal use the following applies He or she must assume liability for travel and transport costs in conjunction with faults arising in the caravan and for the caravan having being taken to the workshop for repair and having been collected from there and is not entitled to compensation for loss of earnings and other costs In the event of faults caused by water entering from outside the purchaser must assume liability for the cost of transporting the caravan to the seller s workshop The purchaser is never entitled to compensation for commercial losses FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS CABBY Cabby Caravan AB Box 1022 S 681 29 Kristinehamn Sweden Phone 46 0 550 349 00 Fax 46 0 550 349 23 www cabby se
41. is position you have to contact your car workshop for possible conversion NB In the event of significant or prolonged drawing from the car s battery this can en danger the car s ability to start When using battery operation only the available capacity is lim ited to the battery s current charge level It is therefore important to pay attention to the caravan s power consumption particularly when it is not connected to the 230 V mains PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS HEATING CONTROL PANEL The control panel comprises two displays A Cabby display B Alde display The Cabby display is divided into two main systems C The main menu contains 14 men us and controls those functions that the Cabby display can perform D The service menu is adapted for calibration and settings You can browse between the menus using the buttons with the arrow symbols as shown All menus usually have an On and an Off position MAIN MENU C Menu 1 Clock and electrical connection OFF position e The caravan s master switch is turned off 12 Vis turned off Clock is active If external heating connection is active a mountain top is displayed as well as the type of external heating connection that has been selected e If 230 V is connected a flash is displayed ON position The caravan s master switch is active Shows that 12 V is connected i e that the caravan s battery is con nected to the
42. n External mode switches to the Off position When the temperature has fallen below the Alde display s set value the boiler is turned on and External mode switches to the On position Command 7 Activation of text message alarm 1 Activate text message alarm by pressing 1 1 1 0 2 Key in the telephone number to which text message alarms are to be sent 3 Activate alarms with three figures 110 The first figure activates the set temperature alarm A text message is sent to your telephone if the temperature drops below 5 C The second figure activates the voltage alarm A text message is sent to your telephone if the voltage drops below 11 V The third figure activates the unit outer alarm This function cannot be activated as no sensor is connected You can turn off the modes by specifying ooo which is the Off posi tion Text messages are sent three times for each activated alarm They are sent at 5 minute intervals Each alarm function is deactivated after three alarms have been sent You then have to reactivate each alarm again Command 8 Changing date Hate example 1 1 03 24 and time settings as well as choice of language Command 9 Changing your PIN code Press if you want to go to the main menu or if you are already in the main menu the call will be ended AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 PREPARATIONS ATC These settings that you have made will remain Press and hold the LED above the C
43. nection is activated a mountain top appears in the first menu ON position Here you can set the required mode for external heating connection Level 1 Heating If external heating connection is set to heating the caravan will automati cally provide access to heating as soon as the caravan has access to 230 V even if the control panel is in the OFF position Level 2 Cooling If external heating connection is set to cooling the caravan s refrigerator will automatically be activated when 230 V is con nected to the caravan even if the control panel is in the OFF position Level 3 Heating cooling This setting pro vides the caravan both with access to heating and an activated refrigerator Before discon necting the current the following selections must be made 1 Selection of energy type such as gas elec tricity or a combination of the two as well as the selection of output e g 2 kW 2 Adjust the refrigerator and select 230 V as well as the desired tem perature NB The Alde display must be in the ON position when the current is disconnected Menu 8 Hazard indicators on the caravan Setting OFF position or ON position The caravan s hazard indicators can be ac tivated from the Cabby display provided the vehicle lights on the car are turned off PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS HEATING Menu 9 Road lights on the caravan Setting OFF position or ON position Like the hazard indicato
44. onnect the relief valve Tighten securely PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING 7 Open the Calor gas bottle s main valve Check for leaks 8 Press down the button as shown If all consumers of Calor gas are turned off no bubbles should be visible in the glass 9 After changing the bottle there may be a little air in the pipes which means that it may take a little while for the Calor gas to come through AUTOMATIC CALOR GAS CHANGE OVER SWITCH OPTION This setting must be adjusted manually the first time After that the change over to the other Calor gas bottle takes place automatically 1 The knob is divided into a green and a red scale Turn the knob so that the arrow in the green scale is pointing towards the Calor gas bottle that will be used first 2 Using a screwdriver press the button located above the Calor gas pipe at the same time as pressing the button to start the flow from the Calor gas bottle that it to be used Read more in the Duo Control CS operating instructions EXTERNAL CALOR GAS OUTLET OPTION Used for e g connecting a Calor gas barbe cue SH FRESH WATER amp MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE OWN CHECKS The Calor gas system has been pressure tested and function tested at the factory See the enclosed separate Calor gas report To safeguard the function in the system pressure testing should be performed at least once a year at an authorised ser
45. onsumption in the caravan If the load is too high the boiler reduces its output instead of allowing a fuse to trip e g when using the microwave oven PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM When you know which fuse is available you can go in and activate the load monitor This is done by unlocking the panel and pressing the AMP symbol and then selecting the same amperage as that of the fuse in the post In this example 10 A is selected Finish by pressing OK to activate the setting Example Proceed as follows Alde display 1 Turn on the display by pressing the button 2 Set the desired temperature in the caravan 3 Select 2 kW output for 10 Amp fuse 4 Calor gas Select the On position 5 Press the Menu button to see the temperature indoors and outdoors Press once more to return to the original menu 6 Unlock the menu to access the load monitor function Load monitor Set the load monitor according to the fuse found in the post In this example with 2 kW the setting will be 10 A Finish with OK to activate the setting Note If the load monitor is set to 10 A and the Alde display is set to 3 kW no fuse will be tripped as the load monitor will govern and reduce the boiler s output to 2 kW which is the maximum power output for a 10 A fuse ROOM SENSOR OPTION The room sensor is located under the control panel and can be set in two po sitions The sensor detects the temp
46. ot be covered e Keep skylights and valves free from snow UNDERFLOOR HEATING OFF ON There is a ball valve on the wall in the boiler cupboard Lift away the wooden board to access it The ball valve has two posi tions The underfloor heat ing is in operation when the ball valve is vertical in rela tion to the floor 1 You can turn off the under floor heating by turning the ball valve horizontal in rela tion to the floor 2 UNDERFLOOR HEATING WITH SHUNT OPTION INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTABLE FLOOR AND RADIATOR HEATING CONNECTING THE UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM The shunt can be set on a scale of 1 9 In the picture the shunt is set to 5 which is the basic setting This means that 50 of the water that circulates in the underfloor heating coils goes back to the boiler Here the water is heated up before going out to the heating coils again If you want to increase the underfloor heating you can e g set the shunt to 8 This means that 80 of the water that circulates in the underfloor heating coils goes back to the boiler for heating If you want a cooler floor instead you can e g set the shunt to 2 This means that 20 of the water in the underfloor heating coils goes back to the boiler for heating Sensor for thermostat Return to boiler Supply from boiler Circulation pump to underfloor heating Underfloor heating pipes Note Convector radiator element ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PREPA
47. roleum product that primarily com prises the gases propane or butane or alternatively a mixture of the two Calor gas is a clean practical energy source with a high heat value When Calor gas burns it emits carbon dioxide and water vapour the same as people do when we exhale An odorant is added to the Calor gas to provide a warning in the event of leaks The Calor gas normally burns with a clear blue flame In the event of incomplete combustion there is a yellowish flame Contact an authorised service workshop as soon as possi ble to ascertain the cause if you are uncertain In addition carefully study the separate Operating instructions for each gas appliance NB It is important to ensure good ventilation to ensure complete combustion THE CALOR GAS CENTRAL UNIT IN THE CARAVAN The shut off valves for the internally mounted Calor gas appliances are located in a Calor gas central unit located in the same cupboard as the boiler Study the supplied decal by the valve to ascertain which position is open and which is closed INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING THE BOTTLE Proceed as follows 1 Turn off all consumers of Calor gas in the caravan 2 Then close the Calor gas bottle s main valve 3 Unscrew the relief valve NB This valve has a left hand thread 4 Undo the buckle holding the bottle and replace the empty Calor gas bottle 5 Secure the new filled Calor gas bottle 6 Unscrew the red dust cap and c
48. rom outside Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL MOISTURE TEST NO 4 5 year guarantee for water entering from outside Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL MOISTURE TEST NO 5 5 year guarantee for water entering from outside Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HEATING FRESH WATER amp CALOR ANNUAL FUNCTIONAL CHECK NO 1 Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL FUNCTIONAL CHECK NO 2 Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL FUNCTIONAL CHECK NO 3 Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL FUNCTIONAL CHECK NO 4 Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop ANNUAL FUNCTIONAL CHECK NO 5 Stamped and signed by Cabby authorised service workshop MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE GAS CABBY GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE Cabby Caravan AB would like to congratulate you on your purchase of this product You are now the proud owner of a Cabby caravan The caravan is covered by guarantees that are valid when regular checks are conducted in ac cordance with the instructions and when these are documented and submitted to Cabby Caravan We hope you enjoy you Cabby and would like to wish you many happy weekends and holidays On behalf of all the employees at Cabby Caravan AB Owner s name Cabby dealer s name This guar
49. rs the caravan s road lights can also be activated from the Cabby display This can be useful if the caravan has to be left in the dark e g in the event of a puncture Menu 10 Choice of battery between cara van and car The battery choice is made with the ON OFF button depending on whether you want to use the car battery or the caravan battery Menu 11 Charge booster option Auto mode Here the Cabby display detects whether the booster is connected or not OFF position The booster is turned off The booster makes it possible to charge the caravan battery using the car NB To achieve proper functionality from the booster a 13 pin correctly connected plug on the car must be used Menu 12 Extra EXTRA OFF This menu is not activated Menu 13 Fuse overview If all the fuses on the relay board are working only one fuse symbol is displayed with the word OK If any of the fourteen fuses on the relay board is out of operation the display shows a cross over the fuse symbol as well as indicating which of the fourteen fuses is out of operation Menu 14 Shows active level alarm This menu shows a list of active alarms ALARM Alarms are indicated in the form of sound and 9 light signals The menu for active alarms in a day cludes alarms for fresh water grey water and battery voltage The alarm levels for fresh water grey water and battery voltage are set on the Cabby display under th
50. s cooled by the inner window in cold weather conditions and a small amount of moisture is precipitated on the inside in the form of mist condensation This is consequently not a fault in the window itself although you can affect the risk of conden sation by 1 Increasing the ventilation by opening the skylight more or by opening one or more windows 2 Raising the temperature in the caravan The temperature of the radiators increases and with that the speed of the rising air 3 Never cover over air gaps or ventilation gaps with clothing blankets or similar 4 Set the circulation pump to continuous operation CLEANING OUTSIDE Use plenty of water a gentle detergent and a soft brush Never use strong detergents which can damage or dissolve the body s putty bonds e g between window frames and aluminium panels You must also be careful with hose pipes and be restrictive in the use of high pressure washers particularly in the vicinity of valves so that water does not enter the caravan from the outside In most cases black lines of soot can be removed with a cloth dampened with normal window cleaner or equivalent Do not spray water onto valves and skylights Clean soiled surfaces immediately particularly salt in coastal areas during the winter Certain types of berry and bird droppings can also cause damage In salty environments it is necessary to rinse and wash the caravan regularly both in summer and winter Cleaning
51. so that there is no risk of the cable freezing to the ground in the winter The connection to the caravan should be a type CEE 19 Industrial outlet At many sites similar connectors are also required at the pow er outlet post The caravan s central electrical unit contains miniature circuit breakers that trip in the event of a short circuit or overload Ifthe circuit breakers have tripped you must always investigate the cause and rectify the fault before the circuit breakers are reset There are also several functions that are powered with 230 V It is important for us ers not to overload the system which would result in the circuit breakers be ing tripped if the load monitor is not acti vated For activation of the load monitor see page 15 THE 12 V SYSTEM Your Cabby is equipped with a control panel located together with the panel for the boiler in the left hand cupboard above the kitchenette The control panel is the caravan s master switch and the caravan s 12 V functions are controlled from there It is possible to regulate on the control panel where the voltage is to be supplied from the caravan s or the car s battery Remember only to use the power supply from car mode as a backup when there is no current in the caravan battery However note that in many modern cars it is not possible to make contact with the car s battery when the ignition key is in the off position If you want to use the car s battery in th
52. ted down from the set time the buzzer emits a short beep which is deactivated on the control panel If the buzzer is not deactivated it will go silent after one minute and the display will revert to the first menu The alarm clock is set in the same way as the timer i e the desired time is set with and you can shift between hours and minutes with the arrow keys When the alarm clock is activated a small clock will be visible in the main menu The alarm clock is activated by pressing Store Reset and by pressing the key so that the alarm clock it set to On Press the Store Reset button to return to the main menu The buzzer emits the same short beep as with the timer but the signal is repeated after 2 minutes if the alarm has not been deactivated THE SERVICE MENU D BASIC SETTINGS The service menu the upper display the Cabby display is activated by pressing and holding the Store Reset button All the alarm levels for fresh water grey water and battery voltage are set in the service menu The contrast and the background lighting for the display can also be set in the service menu The service menu contains the following Setting the clock e Setting alarm level for fresh water Setting the grey water Setting the alarm limit for battery voltage caravan battery Calibration of level sensors for fresh water and grey water max and min levels The value in brackets shows the current value for the sensor
53. th a matt grey shade FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS Your Cabby is equipped with two different electrical systems 230 V and 12 V THE 230 V SYSTEM The central electrical unit is located on the outer wall of the cupboard and the ALDE central heating boiler is on the floor The majority of the service equipment such as the battery and charger is gathered in an Electrical block located in the right hand front sofa The 16 10 Amp fuses for 230 V and the residual current device are located in the central electrical unit The fuses are located in the relay box in the cupboard NB Two 20 Amp main fuses are located adjacent to the battery box The maximum connection current is 16 Amp which means that it is theoretically possible to produce 3 680 Watts for the caravan s pow er supply The power outlets at campsites are normally only 10 Amp which reduces the theoretical produced output to 2 300 Watts If you are unsure ascertain the situation for the outlet in question so that the fuses in the post are not overloaded and do not trip To connect the caravan to the 230 V mains a connection cable with a maximum length of 20 metres is required RDO type rubber cable The conductor area must not be less than 2 5 mm in order to avoid overloading the cable with resulting voltage drop short circuit fire or other damage Position the cable in such a way that the risk of damage to the cable is avoided and
54. that is heated by the Calor gas flame With this a small electrical current is generated that holds a solenoid valve open If the flame stops burn ing the safety device cools very rapidly whereupon the solenoid valve closes the gas supply Take care to ensure that the safety devices is protected against mechanical damage and soiling REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator is powered by Calor gas 12 V or 230 V which can be set on the refrigerator s panel NB If12 V is used on a journey it must be supplemented with a charge booster option otherwise the battery will discharge quickly However the battery will be discharged in the long term even if a charge booster is used Study the separate instructions for the refrigerator FRESH WATER amp DRAINAGE i MISCELLANEOUS AN TOILET AREA Cassette toilet See separate instructions from Thetford Take care with the water jets when showering LTD LTF FTM FT Close the shower door properly and be sparing with the water Ventilate thoroughly after finishing your shower to prevent moisture and mould damage Check regularly that no water penetrates under the shower floor or elsewhere in the toilet area NB The shower floor is made of plastic You must therefore take care as regards standing on the shower floor with hard shoes such as ski boots CONVERTING SOFA INTO A BED The freestanding table is lowered to the lower position by releasing the catch on t
55. to moisture and poor air circulation This can result in matt white greyish stains known as white rust However these changes only affect the appearance and are of no importance as re gards corrosion resistance THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF WHITE RUST ARE Road salt Condensation poor ventilation Pitching in tall grass or snow snow banks Strong detergents Snow lying on metal components Sea transport PREPARATIONS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 HEATING TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF WHITE RUST THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED When pitching ensure good air circulation Water must be able to run off and not remain lying on the metal wipe off immediately if necessary After travelling on winter roads the galvanised parts must be washed with clean water and then wiped dry Temporary protection can be obtained with a thin layer of oil According to DIN 50 976 and SS EN ISO 1461 the formation of white rust does not normally constitute grounds for a complaint REMOVING WHITE RUST e White rust can be removed through careful brushing with a stainless steel brush or through careful rubbing with a sponge with a coarse surface e In certain cases chemical agents such as Poligrat CSG Zinc cleaner can be used The white rust is most visible when the caravan is new and above all on shiny surfaces The white rust is worn away in time by the wind and weather and the surface is covered by a stable layer wi
56. ty the toilet s cassette Winter keep the roof free of accumulations of snow Set the refrigerator in ventilation mode e Close the main valve on the Calor gas bottle FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS MISCELLANEOUS BATTERY MAINTENANCE FOR BETTER FUNCTION AND A LONGER LIFE STORAGE When storing for an extended period the battery must be discon nected from the electrical system Even very small currents con nected clocks alarms etc will discharge the battery and result in it being damaged in the long term Ensure that the battery is fully charged when it is stored away Store the battery in a cool frost free and dry location as self dis charging is halved with every 10 C that the temperature drops All batteries experience some self discharge which can be seen from the drop in the open circuit voltage If the voltage drops below 12 4 V the battery must be charged Batteries that are not kept fully charged are at risk of sulphating and losing capacity Remember that a discharged battery can sustain freezing damage at normal winter temperatures MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION Batteries must be securely installed and have good ventilation Batteries work best at room temperature Heat and cold conditions impair the function of the battery Keep terminals and cable terminals clean of deposits Keep batteries clean and dry as moisture and dirt can result small currents creep currents in the lid and increas
57. ur tyre workshop regarding the correct choice of wheel bolt AIR PRESSURE The following air pressures are recommended 570 195 70R15 450 620 3 450 650 4 450 700 0 450 740 205 70R 15C TE 800 185 65R14 Ngo 375 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data such as dimensions and weights etc can be found in our brochure If you are in any doubt consult your Cabby dealer PREPARATIONS ATC AL KO CHASSIS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM In the event of a fire personal safety must be the top priority De pending on the underlying causes a fire in a caravan can progress quickly which is why you have to act immediately e Bearing in mind the circumstances and the spread and intensity of the fire make an initial assessment of whether the fire can be easily extinguished or smothered Ifthis is not possible leave the caravan immediately via the outer door or side window e Check that everyone has left the caravan e The interior of the caravan comprises mainly plastic related materials which means that toxic gases can be formed Ensure therefore that everyone gets into the fresh air immediately If possible close the main valve on the Calor gas bottles Ifthe Calor gas bottles can be removed from the caravan without risk this is naturally a major advantage Call for help Contact the emergency services HEATING FRESH WATER amp CALOR DRAINAGE GAS WINTER STORAGE AND RISK OF TEMPERATURES BELOW ZERO
58. vice workshop and a general review is also recommended If the Calor gas appliances are used continually leak checks should be performed more frequently Also check the condition of the Calor gas appliances Calor gas lines hoses and couplings regularly each season If you are in any doubt contact an authorised service workshop for an assessment and possible action A Calor gas leak tester comes as standard in Cabby caravans and is located at the front end in the Calor gas storage compartment Us ing this tester you can check the airtightness of the system frequently yourself Small bubbles will be visible immediately in the sight glass in the event of a leak This is naturally on the assumption that all Calor gas appliances are completely turned off STORING CALOR GAS BOTTLES When storing Calor gas bottles there are certain regulations Never store a Calor gas bottle inside the caravan e Never store a Calor gas bottle lying horizontally Makesurethatthemainvalveatthetopofthebottleisalwaysclosedwhen the bottle is not in use e Inthe event of a fire filled Calor gas bottles constitute an additional fire risk and can result in an explosion if significantly heated e Inthe event of a fire make sure that the bottle s main valve is closed and that the bottle s is removed immediately from the seat of the fire Do not experiment with filling Calor gas or otherwise handling or connecting the Calor gas bottle to the caravan in
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