Auto-Sleepers Topaz, Handbook

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Welcome.
Congratulations on your purchase of an Auto-
Sleeper motorhome. We are confident it will
give you many years of pleasure.
This handbook has been compiled to enable
you to obtain the maximum pleasure from
your vehicle. It contains the appliance
instructions along with advice on safety
matters.
Please read this Handbook thoroughly so that
you are conversant with all the motorhome
systems, operating instructions and
precautions.
Failure to observe these recommendations or
precautions may result in incorrect operation
of equipment and subsequent risk to
occupants.
Information leaflets and literature on safe
operation of appliances and equipment fitted
to your motorhome are included in the Auto-
Sleeper Customer Pack. Please read these
carefully prior to use.
Should you experience any difficulties contact
your dealer who will be pleased to offer
advise.
It is the policy of Volkswagen and Auto-
Sleeper to continually improve their vehicles,
so whilst the details contained in this
Handbook are correct at the time of going to
press, they reserve the right to alter the
specifications at any time without notice.
Auto-Sleeper motorhomes offer a variety of
customer uses and whilst each vehicle
features the optimum storage, fluid, seating
and sleeping capabilities, it is the customer’s
responsibility to select the proper
combinations of loads without exceeding
weight capacities.
Your Auto-Sleeper motorhome conforms to
the European standard of EN 1646-1:2012 for
habitation requirements relating to Health and
Safety.
IMPORTANT:
In the interests of safety, replacements parts
for appliances must conform to the
manufacturer’s specification and should be
fitted by them or an authorised agent.
Model
This handbook covers the Topaz high top
model, based on the Volkswagen T6 long
wheelbase window van.
Gas System
This handbook is for use on vehicles with a
30mbar gas system. The gas system
pressure is noted on a label in the gas locker.
Conversion Type
Panel van conversion with three seats
designated for use whilst the vehicle is in
motion. A double or two single berths are
available by utilizing the front seats.
Climatic Conditions
The motorhome is designed for use in
temperate climates, and is certified Grade 1
in accordance with EN 1646-1: 2004.,
indicating an effective heating system is fitted
but has not been tested for thermal
performance.
Handbook
Any queries should be addressed to your
Auto-Sleeper dealer.
Appliance Instructions
The appliance instructions included have
been extracted from those supplied from the
appliance manufacturers.
Automotive - Volkswagen
For all automotive matters you should refer to
the Volkswagen vehicle instructions manual.
This includes tyre pressures, referring to the
type of tyres fitted.
The Auto-Sleeper conversion does not affect
the tyre pressures in any way as it is built
within the design envelope of the base
vehicle.
INTRODUCTION