Karmann-Mobil Dexter 580 2020, Operating Manual

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In winter, this tank remains free of ice as long as the motorcaravan is heated. It can be drained via a
manual drain valve.
The fresh water level sensor measures the amount of water inside the tank.
The control panel shows the filling level in percent.
The fresh water tank is filled by a hose without a connection piece via the plug on the front left side
of the vehicle. The tank is full when water runs through the overflow and drips down to the ground.
To make sure that the tank is not filled completely, check the filling level on the control panel in test
mode.
The fresh water tank must only be filled with potable water.
Before you open the stopcock and thus start the electric pump, you should check whether the tank
holds any water. Running without water may damage the pump.
Regardless of the source, depending on the filling system and the residual water in the tank, it cannot be
guaranteed that the water is potable.
The water in the tank loses its hygienic properties after a few days, even if additives are added. Drinking
the water or using it for cooking is not recommended. The water should be changed frequently. This can
be done at the lower right side. First, the tank must be cleaned with a disinfectant: the water in the fresh
water tank is not to be considered potable.
3 – Pump and filter
The electric power supply for the pump is switched on from
the control panel (see diagram). The pump supplies all water
and sanitary connections of the vehicle and starts when a
stopcock is opened.
The pump is located in the storage space of the front bench.
The pump filter is cleaned by your authorized dealer during
the vehicle inspection.
Pump
Control light for fresh water tank filling level
Control button to switch on the
electric power supply for the pump
Control button to switch on the
control panel
Filter