hymer BMC 550, Instruction Manual

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Care 11
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11.9.3 Starting up the vehicle after a temporary lay-up or after lay-
up over winter
Go through the following checklist before start-up:
Activity Done
Base vehicle
Check the tyre pressure on all tyres
Check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel
Body
Clean the pivot bearing of the entrance step
Check the functioning of the fitted supports
Check that the doors, windows and skylights are working properly
Check that all the external locks are working, such as the storage
flaps, the filler neck and the conversion door
Remove the cover from the waste gas vent of the heater (if there is
one)
Remove the winter cover from the refrigerator grills (if there is one)
Gas system
Put the gas bottles in the gas bottle compartment, tie down and con-
nect to the gas pressure regulator
Electrical system
Connect to 230 V external power supply
Install the living area battery and starter battery, insert the fuses on the
living area battery and fully charge the battery
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Charge the battery for at least 20 hours after lay-up.
Connect the living area battery with the 12 V power supply. To do this,
switch on the battery cut-off switch on the transformer/rectifier (see
chapter 8)
Check that the electrical system are working, e.g. interior light, socket
and all installed electrical appliances
Water system
Disinfect water pipes and water tank
Check the functionality of the operating lever for the waste water tank
Close all drain cocks and water taps
Check water system for leaks
Appliances
Check the function of the appliances