Operation Manual

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9C
aravan - 11-06 - DET-0030-05EN
Sanitary fittings
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11Sanitary fittings
Chapter overview
This chapter contains instructions regarding the sanitary fittings of the car-
avan.
The instructions address the following topics:
the external water connection
waste water tank
complete water system
toilet compartment
toilet
11.1 Water supply, general
An electric water pump pumps the water from the external water tank to the
individual water taps. Opening a water tap automatically switches on the water
pump and pumps water to the tap.
A canister or the waste water tank collects the waste water.
11.2 External water supply
Using water supply: Open the flap (Fig. 153,1) on the external water connection.
Push both locks (Fig. 153,2) to the side.
Remove the cover (Fig. 153,3).
Fill the water tank with fresh water only.
If the vehicle is not heated when there is risk of frost, empty the entire water
system. Leave the water taps on in central position. Leave all drain cocks
open. This will avoid frost damage to appliances and to the vehicle.
The water pump will overheat without water and can get damaged. Never
operate water pump when the water tank is empty.
Clean the water tank thoroughly before use.
Before using the water fittings, the 240 V power supply must be connected
and the 240 V automatic circuit breaker must be switched on, or the car-
avan must be electrically connected to the towing vehicle. Otherwise the
water pump will not work.
Water left standing in the water tank or in the water pipes becomes undrink-
able after a short period. For this reason, rinse the water pipes and the
water tank thoroughly with several litres of fresh water before each use of
the vehicle. To do this, open all water taps. After each use of the vehicle
completely empty the water tank and the water pipes.
Fig. 153 External water supply