8. Water
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8.1 General information
Submersible pump
8.2 Water pump
Function of the water pump
Fresh water is supplied to the heating system, kitchen and toilet via
a submersible pump. The pump functions on electricity:
- via a 12V automobile battery if the caravan is connected to the
tow vehicle,
- via a transformer if the caravan is connected to the 230V main.
- In self-sufficient mode
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via the installed battery.
• Water that is suitable for drinking should always be
used when working with food. This also applies to
washing your hands and cleaning the objects that
have come into contact with food.
• To ensure that the quality of the water is faultless,
the water should be taken directly from the public
drinking water system.Please find out in advance
about the local water quality.
• Under no circumstances should garden hoses, wa
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tering cans and similar materials that are unsuitable
for drinking water be used to fill the mobile system.
• If the caravan will not be used for a long period
of time, the entire water system must be emptied
completely.
• After long periods of stagnation, the water system
must be rinsed thoroughly before it is used again.
If you find that it is contaminated, the material
should be disinfected using cleaning agents that are
permitted and suitable e.g. Milton fluid.
We recommend that you inspect any water you have left
in the tank, this is very critical before using the water
again
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Rules for the submersible pump
• The pump is only suitable for water.
• The pump will operate at temperatures up to 60° C for a short
time.
• Avoid dry runs.
• Protect the pump from freezing.
• Hard blows or hits as well as very dirty water can destroy the
pump.
The submersible pump requires no maintenance.
The pump is switched on and off by a micro switch in
each tap.
