EuroCaravaning VANTourer 2021, Manual

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7. Living
7.1 Ventilating the vehicle
DANGER!
Risk of suffocation
If the vehicle does not have a continuous exchange of air with the surrounding air, there is an acute danger
to life due to an increased carbon monoxide concentration in the breathing air.
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Never cover or obstruct the built-in safety ventilation openings (forced ventilation) in the roof lights
(Fig. 5, item 1), the mushroom vents and in the entrance area.
Forced ventilation
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Fig. 5 Forced ventilation
Providing adequate and correct ventilation for your vehicle is the best way of ensuring optimum conditions of living comfort.
Cooking and wet clothing releases water vapour. Every person releases up to 35 grams of water into the atmosphere
each hour just by breathing. This is why your vehicle must be ventilated via the windows and roof lights depending on
the level of humidity.
Condensation may also form inside the acrylic glass double-glazing in extreme weather conditions. As the temperature
rises again, the condensation evaporates and the glass demists.
NOTE!
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Condensation can form under the upholstery during the night. Cushions (expanded foam) should be
placed upright and aired to remove any moisture.
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Cushions and mattresses absorb moisture. Therefore, cushions and mattresses must be ventilated
regularly.
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When cushions or mattresses are covered in protective film, the moisture cannot escape into the
surrounding air. Mould caused by condensation will form. Remove all protective films from cushions,
pillows or mattresses.
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Damage caused by lack of ventilation is not covered by the warranty.
You will find further information in section “16 Winter camping”.