12. Maintenance and upkeep
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Rules for cleaning the toilet area
• Clean with neutral liquid soap and a nonscouring cloth.
• Do not use a vinegar concentrate to clean the toilet and the
water system or to decalcify the water system. Vinegar
concentrate can damage gaskets or parts of the system.
• The rubber seals of the toilet should be cleaned regularly with
plain water and a lubricant for seals (not Vaseline or any other
vegetable fats) should be applied. Applying this regularly to the
washer of the valve and other seals in the toilet will ensure that
they stay flexible and function longer.
Do not pour corrosive cleaners down the drain. Do not
pour boiling water down the drain. Corrosive cleaners
and boiling water will damage the drainpipes and siphon
traps.
The following applies for the sink and the hob
• We recommend using Dometic’s special stainless steel cleaner
(Article no. 9600000149).
The following applies for the fresh water tank
• Rinse it regularly with clean, clear water.
• Pull out the overflow pipe and clean the sealing surface with a
gentle cleaning solution.
• Clean the sealing surfaces in the tank and grease them with
Vaseline.
• Replace the pipe with a gentle turn to protect the seal.
The following applies for built-in equipment
• Heating: remove all of the dust that has collected on the heat
exchanger, base plate and fan wheel of the hot-air system at least
once a year before the caravan season begins. Clean the fan wheel
carefully with a brush or small scrubber.
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Truma therme/Combi heating system (model-specific):
The boiler must be descaled regularly (at least twice a year). We
recommend using suitable commercial agents for cleaning, disin
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fecting and taking care of the boiler. Products that contain chlorine
are unsuitable.
Combi heating system only:
- The chemical method used to control microorganisms in the
device can also be supplemented by regularly heating the
water in the boiler to 70° C.
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The safety / outlet valve (FrostControl) must be operated
regularly (at least twice a year) to remove lime deposits and
to ensure that it is not blocked.
• The glycol mixture in the ALDE hot-water heating
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system should
be replaced every two years, because certain properties such as
protection against corrosion deteriorate.
Cleaning the fresh water tank
• After emptying the water from the fresh water tank, use a cloth
to remove the remaining liquid that has collected in the groove.
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Using chemical substances for cleaning can cause rust de
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posits to build up.
Please also observe the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
