Karmann-Mobil Dexter 580 2020, Operating Manual

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Page 3: ...tem Page 13 Gas system Page 21 Electric system Page 25 Heating system Page 33 Toilet Page 37 Electrical appliances Page 43 Openings Page 49 Shut down in winter Page 55 Maintenance Page 61 Miscellaneous and accessories Page 65 Troubleshooting Page 71 Appendix Wiring diagram Provisional illustrations ...

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Page 5: ...Page 5 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 6: ... to become more familiar with your vehicle Please read them thoroughly before using the vehicle for the first time These instructions provide you answers to almost all questions regarding the operation of a system or a device It is therefore important to always keep these instructions on board of the vehicle The icons used in these instructions will help you to easily identify the location of each...

Page 7: ...ions take precedence over the information provided in this operating manual 2 Warranty leaflet To activate the warranty the warranty certificate must be registered by the delivering dealer on the Eura Mobil Portal In connection to it copy of the initial registration must be uploaded in the system Through these actions the basic vehicle is registered for warranty coverage with the chassis manufactu...

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Page 9: ...ehicle registration card These seats are identified by icons on each bench The passengers must use the identified seats during travelling The seatbelts must be placed and fastened on both the seats facing the direction of travel and facing away from the direction of travel Seats with a red prohibition bar icon must not be used while the vehicle is in motion ...

Page 10: ...ed while the vehicle is standing still Their use during travel could violate the applicable road traffic regulations and poses risks the user must be aware of No insurance cover The manufacturer does not assume liability for events or accidents that occur while travelling When rearranging the seat cushions especially when building the bed make sure that both the belts and the belt buckles are corr...

Page 11: ...ust be kept closed while driving Household waste must be collected in bags and disposed of at the dedicated facilities The application of all these principles strengthens mutual respect respect for the environment and hospitality in the regions visited Charta des S I C V E R L Syndicat des Véhicules de loisirs Verband der Hersteller von Freizeitfahrzeugen Association of manufacturers of leisure ve...

Page 12: ...Page 12 WATER SYSTEM ...

Page 13: ...2 Drinking water supply Your mobile home is equipped with a permanent fresh water tank with a capacity of 105 l It is located underneath the seat bench Draining fresh water Cassette waste holding tank Draining the boiler Draining waste water Wash basin Shower cubicle Hot water heater Pump Kitchen sink Fresh water Fresh water Hot water Waste water Toilet ...

Page 14: ...rce depending on the filling system and the residual water in the tank it cannot be guaranteed that the water is potable The water in the tank loses its hygienic properties after a few days even if additives are added Drinking the water or using it for cooking is not recommended The water should be changed frequently This can be done at the lower right side First the tank must be cleaned with a di...

Page 15: ...wered with diesel fuel unless however the vehicle is equipped with a gas option The system draws water directly from the fresh water tank and supplies various water extraction points shower wash basin kitchen sink with hot water Control panel Press the rotary pressure switch to activate the control panel Scroll through the menu and select the hot water symbol Scroll through the available setting o...

Page 16: ... from the taps If the temperature on the Frost Control is below 7 C first start the heating system to warm up the rebound space and the Frost Control As long as the temperature at the Frost Control is above 7 C the drain valve can be closed Draining the boiler If the boiler is not used for an extended period of time it must be emptied completely in order to avoid frost damage Turn off the pump on ...

Page 17: ...sanitary facilities 6 Kitchen sink and wash basin The kitchen sink and wash basin are made of plastic and must be cleaned with suitable household products 7 Shower cubicle The shower cubicle is equipped with a mixer tap The sink must be cleaned regularly with a suitable household product Do not forget to secure the shower head and the shower screen firmly in their holders before travelling The sho...

Page 18: ...trol panel When the control light comes on the tank must be emptied as soon as possible In order to drain the waste water tank it is sufficient to pull the lever on the left side of the vehicle near the rear wheel Waste water can only be drained at dedicated locations like roadside service areas waste disposal stations or public and private sanitary facilities For safety reasons and to maintain th...

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Page 20: ...Page 20 GAS SYSTEM ...

Page 21: ...r must be opened Connect the main stopcock to the top cylinder to put the system into operation The cylinders must be secured inside the gas box using the dedicated straps To replace an empty cylinder Close the gas supply on the cylinder and disconnect the main stopcock Replace the empty cylinder by a full one then reconnect the main stopcock Open the gas supply on the cylinder Propane gas cylinde...

Page 22: ...stalled in the dedicated box Never tilt a gas cylinder that is currently in use Do not subject the hose and its connections on the cylinder to tensile stress The gas cylinders must be used with butane gas only Never use an open flame to check for the presence of gas If a gas leak is suspected close the gas supply and contact your nearest authorised dealer Never smoke while changing a gas cylinder ...

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Page 24: ...Page 24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...

Page 25: ...y or via a cable connected to the mains supply if the vehicle is parked both the battery and the cable are not included in scope of delivery The electrical system consists of two separate electric circuits 12 V and 230 V Fuse box Automatic circuit breaker Thermal RCD circuit breaker Fresh water tank fill level sensor Waste water fill level sensor Engine battery B2 INT Battery charger Safety fuse 5...

Page 26: ...nces are protected by a 230 V 16 A thermal RCD circuit breaker which is located in the rear left box together with the fuse box and the battery charger 4 Electric power supply 12 V The 12 V electric circuit consists of the following elements Engine battery It is located near the feet of the driver It is directly charged by the engine generator It supplies all basic functions of your vehicle headli...

Page 27: ...rator and the control panel for the heater boiler Automatic circuit breakers The automatic circuit breakers can be found under the distribution module The automatic circuit breaker B1 cuts off the living area cabin The automatic circuit breaker B2 cuts off the supply of the living room Make sure to turn off the heater on the control panel before disconnecting the living room batteries from the ele...

Page 28: ...by battery B1 engine after the engine has been started Button for battery B2 living room charge status Shows voltage and charge status of the living room battery Press once to display the voltage press again to view the charge status in percent The charge level is displayed on the screen for approx 30 seconds Button for battery B1 engine charge status Shows voltage and charge status of the engine ...

Page 29: ...hese instructions are ignored If the problem can neither be solved by replacing the fuse nor by reactivating the circuit breaker you should have the system checked by a certified specialist 6 Electrical consumers LED exterior lighting 12 V The exterior lighting is located on the right side of the vehicle above the side entrance F2 Refrigerator resistor not in use F3 Heating not in use F4 Caravan s...

Page 30: ...ion to the mains supply must be made in compliance with applicable standards Do not smoke when working on the living room battery Switch off all appliances and all lights For safety reasons and to maintain the warranty changes of the electrical system must only be made by authorised dealers with the written consent of Karmann Mobil ...

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Page 33: ...ctly from the fuel tank and warms the cold air drawn from the living room Afterwards the warm air is distributed through air vents to various locations in the living room Air vent for the warm air Cold air intake grill Exhaust air Silencer Diesel tank Cold air intake COMBI TRUMA D6 heater can be used without upgrade up to an altitude of 1 500 m Warm air output ...

Page 34: ...mbols of the upper menu until the heating symbol appears Press the switch to confirm the selection Turn the switch again to the right to select the desired temperature Operating the heating with hot water supply Turn the rotary pressure switch to the right to scroll through the symbols of the upper menu until the heating symbol appears Press the switch to confirm the selection then select the hot ...

Page 35: ...ntroller for information about troubleshooting and instructions for correction After the problem has been detected and corrected reset the system by keeping the rotary pressure switch pressed for at least four seconds to switch off the unit Now turn on the unit again During frost periods it is important to empty the boiler thoroughly Frost damage is not covered by the warranty ...

Page 36: ...Page 36 Toilet ...

Page 37: ...ing tank cassette Toilet bowl The toilet bowl can be swivelled and is equipped with a folding seat and lid There is a latch underneath the seat that lets you open a slider in order to empty the toilet bowl Do not put the toilet cleaner directly into the toilet bowl Cassette waste holding tank Toilet Pump Filter Fresh water ...

Page 38: ...he flush button is released After use open the slider by turning the handle counter clockwise Use the flush key for flushing the bowl Do not forget to close the slider again to avoid the spread of unpleasant odours Consider the air pressure when opening the door to the toilet cassette Be sure to close the toilet lid before opening the slider The flush button also works when the cassette is not in ...

Page 39: ...ely covered approx 2 litres Note In very warm weather or prolonged storage more WC fluid may have to be used For best results use only fluids intended for Thetford toilets Slide the cassette into the corresponding enclosure on the left side of the vehicle Ensure that the cassette is locked in place before closing the door Careful when handling toilet cleaners Wash hands after each use In case of c...

Page 40: ...quid to clean the toilet bowl the seat and the lid as well as the outside of the toilet The rubber seal of the slider must be regularly maintained once or twice a month depending on use Push the sliding plate in the direction of the swivel arm Open the slider by turning the handle counter clockwise Clean the gasket with water Dry the gasket then moisten it with a lubricant from a spray can Fill th...

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Page 42: ...Page 42 ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES ...

Page 43: ...pliances or objects When using the cooking hob you must open the nearby window to ensure a sufficient supply of fresh air Additionally make sure that the protective cover is fastened correctly to the refrigerator to prevent damages The lower opening of the safety ventilation must never be covered not even partially The opening must be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary After having used th...

Page 44: ... or wrapped in aluminium foil or similar wrapping Do not put hot or warm food in the refrigerator wait until the food has cooled down Never store food in the refrigerator which could emit volatile or ignitable gases Delicate or perishable food must be placed directly next to the cooling elements The freezer compartment is intended for ice cream preparations and the short term storage of frozen foo...

Page 45: ...e controller to level 0 Keep the door open Never use any mechanical tools or heat sources to remove the ice layers or to loosen objects that are or frozen in place Door lock The refrigerator has a locking device for the door which serves as a protection while travelling The blue bracket on the handle can be placed in such a way see the photo below that the door stays slightly opened Position 1 sta...

Page 46: ...ng energy At an average outside temperature of 25 C it is sufficient to set the temperature controller to an intermediate position If possible only place food in the refrigerator that has already been pre cooled Protect the refrigerator from direct sunlight Unobstructed air circulation around the refrigerator is essential ...

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Page 48: ...Page 48 OPENINGS ...

Page 49: ...toward the left to the vertical position Position 1 Position 2 Push the window to the desired position A clicking sound indicates each possible position Position 1 Position 2 To close the window open the lever as far as it goes and then lower it Before closing the windows check that the lock is not blocked by any objects Do not forget to close and lock all windows before setting the vehicle in mot...

Page 50: ...o open the skylight press the release button to unlock the bracket and pull the bracket down Then pull the bracket towards you to lock it into one of the three opening positions To close the skylight again lift the bracket out of the opening push it forward and slide it over the release button Bathroom skylight To open the skylight in the bathroom turn the crank counter clockwise To close the skyl...

Page 51: ...reens for skylights To close the blind of the skylight place it in the desired position The procedure is the same as for the insect screen Insect screen at side door Roll up the insect screen to close it It is recommended to use the handle when closing opening the blind It is strictly mandatory to first pull the insect screen before closing the side door Windscreen blinds The windscreen blinds can...

Page 52: ... right side of the window to pull out the folded blind Snap the blind into the other side of the window For safety reasons unobstructed view the blinds must never be closed when the vehicle is in motion Obscuring the rear door The rear windows of your vehicle can be darkened with an opaque curtain In order to darken the rear windows simply pull the curtain across the entire length of the guide The...

Page 53: ...he push button again until you can hear a click and then release it The upper storage compartments in the living room can be opened with a handle To open the storage compartment press the handle down and pull it out Before setting the vehicle in motion always make sure that all doors including cabinet doors are properly closed to prevent doors from opening and objects from falling out while the ve...

Page 54: ...Page 54 SHUT DOWN IN WINTER ...

Page 55: ...nt to pull the lever on the left side of the vehicle near the rear wheel Handle to drain the waste water tank Waste water can only be drained at dedicated locations like roadside service areas waste disposal stations or public and private sanitary facilities Draining the boiler Turn off the pump on the control panel and open all hot water taps Turn the rotary knob of the drain valve Frost Control ...

Page 56: ...nd store them at room temperature The batteries must be charged for 24 hours once a month or store them in the vehicle if a connection to a 230 V electric power supply is possible In this case simply connect the vehicle to the electric power supply for 24 hours once a month to charge the batteries However do not forget under any circumstances to switch off all electric appliances on the control pa...

Page 57: ... or a non foaming perfume free household disinfectant inside Lubricate the cassette by moistening it with a lubricant from a spray can alternatively cooking oil can be used During the entire period the vehicle is shut down remove the dispensing cap from the cassette to allow it to be aerated 5 Refrigerator Empty the refrigerator completely Use the wedge to keep the door slightly open so that no mo...

Page 58: ...a dry place Open all cabinet doors to vent all cabinets Throughout the shut down period make sure that all doors and windows are opened completely once per month for approx 10 minutes to vent the interior of the vehicle and to prevent the generation of unpleasant odours and the formation of mould Note If the vehicle is parked in a garage you may leave one or several windows in a permanent ventilat...

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Page 61: ... for the kitchen sink Never use cleaning agents containing chlorine solvents or other corrosive components 2 Electrical household appliances Refrigerator Use a sponge and commercial domestic cleaning agent Avoid scouring agents Cooking hob A conventional household cleaner is sufficient to clean the cooking hob Avoid scouring agents Wait until the grilles have cooled down before you start cleaning ...

Page 62: ...ry Remove mattresses and upholstery regularly for airing them out to prevent any accumulation of moisture Remove the dust from the upholstery and the mattress outside the vehicle Do not use any aggressive petrol or acetone based stain removers but a more suitable product test first on a less exposed area of the fabric Never wash cushions and mattresses with water Curtains Wash the curtains in the ...

Page 63: ...th Never use abrasive means sand paper knife etc Use a clean sponge to avoid the formation of streaks 6 Exterior cleaning Clean the vehicle body regularly with water and conventional washing up liquid use a special sponge for bodywork and a suitable cloth Rinse off with plenty of water after cleaning Do not wash your vehicle in a car wash with rotating washing cylinders as this may cause damage to...

Page 64: ...Page 64 MISCELLANEOUS AND ACCESSORIES ...

Page 65: ... top is at the same height as the seat bench Grip the board between the both boxes unfold the foot and secure the board between the bench and the kitchen block The board is located in the back because it can also be used as a ladder for the rear bed The board can be easily secured to the ledge of the kitchen unit thanks to its holes Put the cushions back so that they serve as a mattress ...

Page 66: ... kitchen block allows the table from the living area to be set up outdoors 3 Caravan step Your vehicle is equipped with an electric caravan step for easy access to the living room To extend the caravan step press the left arrow of the key in the living room s entrance To retract the caravan step press the right arrow If you forget this the caravan step will automatically retract when the vehicle s...

Page 67: ...the vehicle wall Use soapy water to clean the awning Dry it well after the last use or before it is not used for a long period 5 Bicycle carrier optional To extend the bicycle carrier pull the locking hooks aside The bicycle carrier can be securely fastened to the vehicle with various accessories which ensure safety during transportation The bicycle carrier is previewed exclusively for the transpo...

Page 68: ...rkened with isothermal curtains 9 Solar panel optional By means of the solar panel you will be able to supply the vehicle with another energy source in addition to the 230 V supply 10 Altitude equipment optional The altitude equipment allows to raise the supply pressure of the heater when travelling in high altitude areas This way the switching off of the heater can be prevented 11 Heating sensor ...

Page 69: ...s must be strictly observed and loads must be distributed evenly Objects with a weight in excess of 20 kg must be tied down Technical specifications ENGINE 2 3 Multijet 120CV 2 3 Multijet 140CV 2 3 Multijet 160CV 2 3 Multijet 180CV Official services not specified not specified not specified not specified Number of seats as per vehicle registration card 4 4 4 4 Number of sleeping areas 3 3 3 3 Dime...

Page 70: ...Page 70 Troubleshooting ...

Page 71: ...ic systems must be carried out by your authorised dealer 1 Water system No water coming out of the taps The fresh water tank is empty The pump has not been switched on the control light on the control panel is off Leave the stopcock open for a few seconds to allow air to escape which may have got trapped in the water circuit The drain valves are open The boiler is empty The water does not drain fr...

Page 72: ...veral electrical appliances do not work The appliances are not in the ON position Switch on the electric power supply on the control panel The circuit breaker has responded The fuse for the corresponding appliance must be replaced Make sure you have switched the electric power supply off before changing a fuse The contacts of the living room battery B2 are not correctly positioned The contacts are...

Page 73: ...tte is not correctly locked The toilet cannot be flushed The fresh water tank is empty Pump is idling because air has accumulated in the system The cassette is not correctly locked The fuse in the enclosure of the toilet cassette or the fuse in the fuse box must be replaced ...

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