Instruction manual

215T-Modell - 13/14 - Ausgabe 08/13 - 2354677 - BUE-0029-14EN
Care
11
11.8.2 Winter lay-up
Additional measures are required if laying up the vehicle over winter:
Electrical system
Fully charge living area and starter battery
Z Charge the battery for at least 20 hours before laying up.
Disconnect the living area battery from the 12 V power supply. To do
this, switch off the battery cut-off switch on the transformer/rectifier
(see chapter 8)
Water system
Empty the entire water system. Blow out the residual water from the
water pipes (0.5 bar max.). Leave the water taps on in central posi-
tion. Leave the safety/drainage valve (if there is one) and all drain
cocks open. Observe the notes in chapter 10
Activities Done
Activities Done
Base vehicle
Clean body and underbody thoroughly and spray with hot wax or
protect with varnish
Fill fuel tank with winter diesel
Check antifreeze in the cooling water
Rectify damage to the paintwork
Body
Clean vehicle from outside thoroughly
Keep the forced ventilation open
Clean and grease installed supports
Clean and grease all door and flap hinges
Brush oil or glycerine on all locking mechanisms
Rub all rubber seals with talc
Use graphite dust to treat locking cylinders
Interior
Position de-humidifiers
Remove upholstery from the vehicle and store in a dry place
Air the interior every 3 weeks
Empty all cabinets and storage compartments, open flaps, doors and
drawers
Thoroughly clean the interior
If there is a risk of frost, do not leave the flat screen in the vehicle
Electrical system
Remove the starter battery and the living area battery and store them
in a place protected from frost (see chapter 8) or connect the vehicle
to a 230 V supply