Operation Manual

Maintenance
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161Caravan - 12-11 - EN
13Maintenance
Chapter overview
This chapter contains instructions about official inspections as well as inspection
and maintenance work concerning the vehicle.
The maintenance instructions address the following topics:
z stabiliser
z braking system
z alde hot-water heater
z replacing bulbs and fluorescent tubes
At the end of the chapter you will find important instructions on how to obtain
spare parts.
13.1 Official inspections
An official general inspection (HU) of roadworthiness has to be carried out by a rec-
ognised body (such as "TÜV", "DEKRA") every 2 years in accordance with Section 29
of the German Traffic Licencing Regulations ("Straßenverkehrszulassungsordnung"
(StVZO)) on caravans that are registered in Germany.
The respective local regulations apply in other counties.
An authorised specialist workshop has to inspect the gas system every 2 years. This
also applies for not registered vehicles. Modifications to the gas system must be
checked immediately by an authorised specialist workshop. The authorised spe-
cialists workshop certifies the inspection and the proper state in a gas inspection
certificate. The gas inspection sticker is applied on the rear of the vehicle near the
licence plate.
13.2 Inspection work
Like any technical appliance, the vehicle must be inspected at regular intervals.
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 service centres. Their experience and
regular technical instruction by the factory as well as equipment and tools guar-
antee expert and up-to-date inspection of the vehicle.
The service centre in charge will confirm the work performed.
13.3 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 appliances serviced at the intervals specified in the corresponding
instruction manuals.
Z Observe the inspections specified by the manufacturer and have them carried
out at the specified intervals. The value of the vehicle is thus preserved.
Z The confirmation of the inspection work carried out also serves as valid proof in
the case of damage and claims under the guarantee.