Operation Manual

Maintenance
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163Caravan - 12-11 - EN
13.5 Braking system AL-KO chassis
Have maintenance work on the braking system carried out by a specialist work-
shop.
Look up the following table for the inspection deadlines.
13.6 Alde hot-water heater
13.6.1 Checking the fluid level
 Switch off the hot-water heater and allow it to cool down.
 Check if the fluid level is between the marks "MIN" (Fig. 171,3) and "MAX"
(Fig. 171,2) on the compensator reservoir (Fig. 171).
13.6.2 Topping up the heating fluid
 Position the vehicle horizontally. This prevents formation of bubbles.
 Switch off the hot-water heater and allow it to cool down.
 Unscrew or remove the panel.
Model First inspection Braking system Brake lining
AL-KO
chassis
After 1500 km or af-
ter 6 months
Every 10000 to 15000
km or every
12 months
Every 5000 km or eve-
ry 12 months
Z Check the level of the heating fluid regularly on the compensator reservoir.
Z 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.
Z We recommend bleeding the heating system after the initial heater operation
to checking the glycol content.
Z Have heating fluid changed by an authorised dealer or a service centre at inter-
vals of approximately two years as corrosion-protection wears off after some
time.
Z Top up heating system with a water-glycol mixture (60 : 40) only. This mixture
offers frost protection up to approx. -25 °C.
Z Further information can be obtained in the manufacturer's instruction manual.
Fig. 171 Compensator reservoir hot-
water heater