12. Maintenance and Care
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The following applies for built-in equipment
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Truma Combi heating system:
- The boiler must be descaled regularly (at least twice a year).
We recommend using suitable commercial agents for clea-
ning, disinfecting and taking care of the boiler. Products that
contain chlorine are unsuitable.
- 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.
- 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.
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Refrigerator
- Check the drain-off of the condensation in the refrigerator
regularly. If necessity, clean the condensation drain-off. If
this is clogged, the condensation will collect on the floor of
the refrigerator. The condensation drain-off is located at the
back in the middle of the drip tray (SlimLine)..
- Refrigerator seals should be rubbed once a year with talcum
power to keep them supple and the expandable fold should
be checked for tears.
- The space behind the refrigerator should be hoovered and
cleaned regularly. The ventilation grille should also be kept
clean (absorber refrigerator*).
Remove all spray cans with cleaners and polishes from
the vehicle after finishing the upkeep! Otherwise, there is a
danger of explosion at temperatures over 50° C!
12.6 Winter Lay Up for the Van
For many people, the camping season ends when the tempe-
rature starts to fall. Your van must be properly prepared for its
winter lay up.
The following general rules apply
• Only leave your van in a closed space if it is dry and well-
aired. Otherwise, it is better to leave your van in the open.
• To protect the tyres, jack up the van or move it slightly to a
new position every two months.
• Close all gas bottles and emergency shutoff valves.
• Disconnect (or, ideally, remove) the battery and store it
safe from frost. Check it about once a month to see if it is
still charged; if not, charge it.
• Check the antifreeze in the cooling system and, if necessa
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ry, top it up.
• Leave space between tarpaulins and the camper so as not
to hamper ventilation.
