Operation Manual

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Maintenance
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13Maintenance
Chapter overview
This chapter contains instructions about inspection and maintenance work
concerning the vehicle.
The maintenance instructions address the following topics:
Alde hot-water heater
independent vehicle heater
air conditioning unit
replacing bulbs and fluorescent tubes
AL-KO rear axle
At the end of the chapter you will find important instructions on how to obtain
spare parts.
13.1 Inspection work
Like any technical appliance, the vehicle must be inspected at regular inter-
vals.
This inspection work must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Special technical knowledge, which cannot be taught within the framework of
this instruction manual, is required for these tasks. Personnel possessing this
technical knowledge are available for assistance at all Dethleffs service cen-
tres. Their experience and regular technical instruction by the factory as well
as equipment and tools guarantee expert and up-to-date inspection of the
vehicle.
The service centre in charge will confirm the work performed.
Have chassis inspections confirmed in the chassis manufacturer's customer
service booklet.
13.2 Maintenance work
As with every machine, this vehicle requires maintenance. The extent and fre-
quency of the maintenance work required depend on conditions of operation
and use. More difficult operating conditions make it necessary to service the
vehicle more often.
Have the base vehicle and the appliances serviced at the intervals specified
in the corresponding instruction manuals.
13.3 Alde hot-water heater
Observe the inspections indicated by the manufacturer and have them car-
ried out at the specified intervals. The value of the vehicle is thus pre-
served.
The confirmation of the inspection work carried out serves as valid proof in
the event of damage and guarantee claims.
Check the level of the heating fluid regularly on the compensator reservoir.
During or after the first operating hours of the hot-water heater, the filling
level may fall below the minimum mark. If this is the case, top up the
heating fluid.
We recommend to bleed the heating system after the initial heater opera-
tion and to check the glycol content.