LAIKA Kosmo Compact 5 User Manual Download

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User guide

Dear Customer,
While warmly welcoming you to the big Laika family, we congratulate you

on the preference you have given to our brand. You have chosen elegance,

prestige and quality. Laika vehicles are technologically advanced and extremely

reliable products: a sure investment over the years.
This handbook, which you should read in your own interest and keep for future

reference, is intended to give you all the information you may need for the best

use of your new recreational vehicle and for correct maintenance. We strongly

advise you to always have any maintenance or repair operations carried out by

Laika dealers who can guarantee perfect service thanks to skilled personnel

and continuing technical up-dating. In all events, please do not hesitate to call

our Customer Service Dept. for any information you may need.
We would be very happy to receive your opinions and suggestions which,

coming from the ‘field’, are highly precious to us in perfectioning our product

and fully meeting every kind of requirement.
We take this opportunity to wish you and your family happy holidays with your

Laika and...
Enjoy your trip!

LAIKA CARAVANS S.p.A. Customer Service Department

Summary of Contents for Kosmo Compact 5

Page 1: ...ehicle and for correct maintenance We strongly advise you to always have any maintenance or repair operations carried out by Laika dealers who can guarantee perfect service thanks to skilled personnel...

Page 2: ...Ecovip L 4012 740 225 296 Ecovip L 4012 DS 740 225 296 Ecovip H 2109 659 225 296 Ecovip H 3109 699 225 296 Ecovip H 3110 699 225 296 Ecovip H 3119 699 225 296 Ecovip H 3512 DS 720 225 296 Ecovip H 41...

Page 3: ...s except for Kosmo Compact 5 and Compact 9 21 4 2 3 Kreos series 21 4 3 Hatches 22 4 3 1 Kosmo series 22 4 3 2 Ecovip series 22 4 3 3 Kreos series 23 5 Windows and roof lights 25 5 1 Windows 25 5 1 1...

Page 4: ...9 76 16 3 Shower cab Kosmo 209 77 16 4 Shower cab Kosmo Compact 5 Compact 9 78 16 5 Shower cab Kosmo 509L 512 909L 912 78 17 Internal components 79 17 1 Table A type 79 17 2 Table B type 79 17 3 Table...

Page 5: ...ery 104 23 2 3 Exterior 104 23 2 4 Tanks 104 23 3 Flooring 105 23 4 Furniture 105 23 5 Headlights 105 23 6 Inactivity of the vehicle 106 23 6 1 In case of danger of frost 106 23 6 2 Before a long peri...

Page 6: ...USER GUIDE 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 7: ...this appliance cannot be compared with those of a household refrigerator constantly powered at 230 V and they are also affected by the climatic conditions the vehicle is exposed to WARNING If you hav...

Page 8: ...y by pressing the test button and then reactivating it again 1 4 2 During disconnection Turn motorhome s circuit breaker on the OFF position and first disconnect the power supply cable from the campin...

Page 9: ...venly across the two axles front and rear Heavy loads behind the rear axle can lighten the front axle because of the lever effect This is especially true with a long rear overhang if a motorcycle is t...

Page 10: ...side together with the diesel filler Other caps for water tank refilling may also be present on the exterior vehicle wall Use the utmost care to avoid confusing the two types of caps WARNING Close the...

Page 11: ...easing the catches the blinds must remain locked 1 11 Cab carpeting Ensure that any carpet located in the cabin is always laid flat and does not interfere with the driver s pedals Make sure the ladder...

Page 12: ...FETY 1 12 Front passenger side airbag and child restraint systems Never use a backward facing child restraint system on a seat protected by an active frontal airbag Risk of death or serious injury to...

Page 13: ...the battery make sure that the entrance step is closed make sure that cab and entrance doors are closed correctly direct the side mirrors if possible remove or move away the table in front of the rea...

Page 14: ...rd Should any documentation be missing when the vehicle is handed over it will be possible to ask Laika s sales organisation for it make sure that the vehicle is perfectly horizontal to ensure optimum...

Page 15: ...orrectly put your seatbelt on The seatbelts must be used on only one passenger at a time Once you have arrived to your destination unfasten the seatbelt and slowly accompany it until it is completely...

Page 16: ...ild restraint systems may be placed on the seats of the motorhome U suitable for child restraint systems and for ISOFIX child restraint systems of universal category for the respective weight class If...

Page 17: ...tem is only permitted after lowering the table under the seat height When the table is lowered seats 3 and 4 cannot be used by adult passengers WARNING Always check the correct attachment of the child...

Page 18: ...m cannot travel fastened only to the seatbelts that come with the vehicle THINGS TO AVOID Group First row Passenger seat Second row Seat position 3 and 4 0 See Fiat Citro n manual U E ISO R1 0 See Fia...

Page 19: ...open the living quarters door and disac tivate the alarm Should the vehicle stay unwatched we advise you to always close it with a key Before any start please check that every single door has been cl...

Page 20: ...lcum powder For correct ventilation periodically clean the ventilation grids THINGS TO DO On the passenger side door there is no lock so in case of malfunction of the central locking control unit or i...

Page 21: ...c and a brush d to collect dirt 4 2 3 Kreos series The living quarters door is fitted with sliding mosquito net and sliding blind a Vent located near the entrance step Do not obstruct even partially...

Page 22: ...out the described operations in reverse order to close a hatch a a b c A slight push is sufficient to close the hatches Do not close them by slamming WARNING Periodically lubricate hinges and locks wi...

Page 23: ...GUIDE 4 DOORS AND HATCHES 4 3 3 Kreos series To open a hatch 1 Turn the lock a to unlock the handle 2 Pull the handle 3 Open the hatch Carry out the described operations in reverse order to close a h...

Page 24: ...USER GUIDE 24 4 DOORS AND HATCHES...

Page 25: ...op hung window internal handle in closing position b Top hung window internal handle in permanent air vent position c Release button c Handle blind for sliding d Small window mosquito net lock e Large...

Page 26: ...e button 5 1 3 Kreos series a Top hung window internal handle in closing position b Top hung window internal handle in permanent air vent position 5 1 4 Roman blinds A type To release the blinds pull...

Page 27: ...s or until a door is opened Right side sliding window a Sliding window lock b Sliding blind lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle especially when the electric windows may still be activ...

Page 28: ...and integrated mosquito net fixed or sliding Lubricate with vaseline at least once a year the roof lights equipped with handle seal mechanism Treat rubber seals with talcum powder Make sure there is...

Page 29: ...osquito net c Sliding blind d Lock button e Intermediate opening positions f Intermediate opening positions lock 5 3 2 Dometic Heki 3 a Opening crank handle b Sliding mosquito net c Sliding blind 5 3...

Page 30: ...elector d Temperature sensor e Intake ventilation switch This roof light is provided with a thermostat for automatic operation To disable automatic operation position selector b to OFF Automatic opera...

Page 31: ...an switch three positions intake off ventilation 5 3 8 Polyplastic StarView a Sliding mosquito net b Sliding blind c Internal handle in closing position d Internal handle in permanent air vent positio...

Page 32: ...dinette optional If the vehicle is provided with an electric drop down bed over the dinette optional when the vehicle is parked for a long time under the sun the bed must not remain in fully raised p...

Page 33: ...EP Do not leave objects on the step Do not leave the step open at night when the temperature drops below 0 C THINGS TO AVOID No living quarters entrance step is provided on the Kosmo series except for...

Page 34: ...le a located under the step and push until the step unlocks 2 Manually push the step to its closure position Kosmo Compact 5 Compact 9 In case of malfunction with the step blocked in open position pro...

Page 35: ...es except for DS models the power supply and the 12 V distribution control unit are reached from the outside through a door located on the left side wall front area On the Ecovip DS models the power s...

Page 36: ...the cables by the specific caps 3 Unlock the fasteners for battery positioning and remove it When turning on the engine the vehicle s alter nator automatically recharges also the auxiliary battery Re...

Page 37: ...proper switch see below Battery master switch THINGS TO DO Do not overload the lines with electric optional equipment Do not leave the engine turned on when either the engine battery or the auxiliary...

Page 38: ...d excessive absorption extends charging times and the battery could be damaged If the power cable or the connection terminals to the battery are damaged they must be replaced with similar items availa...

Page 39: ...uma heating system USB sockets There are USB sockets in the living quarters that can be used to charge devices such as smartphones To supply current to the USB sockets activate the AUX output on the c...

Page 40: ...ble battery positive to select a maximum voltage of 15 3 V Profile C Connect the orange cable with the green cable to select Li profile Lithium profile Inactivity of the vehicle In case of a long peri...

Page 41: ...of this source is recom mended whenever possible NOTE It is advisable to routinely check that the circuit breaker is working properly For the installation of optional equipment contact a Laika author...

Page 42: ...In case AGM batteries are used set the selector d in position C The power supply battery charger is located under the left cabin seat NOTE Refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer of th...

Page 43: ...ing recharged excessive absorption extends charging times and the battery could be damaged If the power cable or the connection terminals to the battery are damaged they must be replaced with similar...

Page 44: ...profile According to the type of auxiliary battery installed in the vehicle the booster must be set to the most suitable charging profile The charging profile is deter mined by the type of connection...

Page 45: ...ng period of inactivity of the vehicle it is advisable to disconnect the booster by removing the 50 A fuse located near the 12 V distribution control unit 8 ELECTRIC SYSTEM KOSMO Refer to the manufact...

Page 46: ...USER GUIDE 46 8 ELECTRIC SYSTEM KOSMO...

Page 47: ...onnected the symbol appears even when the panel is off 20 It indicates the recharging through solar panel with a CBE solar regulator only 21 It displays with key inserted that the 230V mains is still...

Page 48: ...d all the appliances will soon be disconnected 2 Inside lights button 3 Button for pump on and off 4 Awning light control button switches automati cally off when you start up the engine 5 Button to co...

Page 49: ...of this LED indicates that the auxiliary battery B2 has run down 8 The flashing of this LED indicates that the engine battery B1 has run down 9 The flashing of this LED indicates that the fresh water...

Page 50: ...USER GUIDE 50 9 CONTROL PANEL...

Page 51: ...ridge 12 V power supply it turns off automatically when engine is off 18 30 A fuse Heating motor For information on the connections of the control unit refer to the manufacturer s manual NOTE Some fus...

Page 52: ...1 Side marker lights 2 Electric entrance step 3 Fridge 12 V power supply 4 Gas hob ignition 5 Electric bed 6 Lights group A 7 Lights group B 8 Awning light 9 Water pump 10 Heating 11 DIR output The c...

Page 53: ...eeded at a fuel station Manual selection of the type of power supply Gas supply is strictly forbidden during stops at filling stations and when driving the vehicle For safety reasons the gas supply ca...

Page 54: ...igate in the menu Press the control knob a to activate the navigation menu Turn the control knob a to select the desired detail menu Press the control a knob to open the selected detail menu Turn the...

Page 55: ...f supply automatic 230 V 12 V gas will start to flash Choose the desired type using the arrow buttons 2 Confirm your choice with the confirm button 3 To select the cooling level keep the confirm butto...

Page 56: ...USER GUIDE 56 11 REFRIGERATOR...

Page 57: ...t up 1 Open bottle valve 2 Firmly press the hose rupture protection on the high pressure hose for about 5 seconds The crash sensor has a yellow reset button a the position of which indicates its statu...

Page 58: ...l fastening belts Regularly check that the gas bottle hoses are properly connected Have a Laika authorised workshop check the tightness of the gas system yearly Transport the gas bottles only inside t...

Page 59: ...ecessary to press and turn the relevant delivery knobs wait for the flame to light and release the knobs after a few seconds Hob 2 or 3 burners a Burner knobs b Ignition button On some models the oven...

Page 60: ...wards left Oven without grill C type a Oven burner knob To turn on press and turn towards left Oven without grill D type a Oven burner knob To turn on press and turn towards left b Ignition button c O...

Page 61: ...ners After use carefully dry all stainless steel surfaces THINGS TO DO Do not obstruct the air circulation grilles Do not leave the vehicle unattended when the oven or burners are on Do not insert pap...

Page 62: ...and stainless steel cleaners After use carefully dry all stainless steel surfaces THINGS TO DO Do not obstruct the air circulation grilles Do not leave the vehicle unattended when the oven or burners...

Page 63: ...In case of either automatic or manual emptying close the drain valve for later use NOTE a Always remember that in absence of electric power supply the heating system does not work For this reason dur...

Page 64: ...erate and switch off the system as well as for all the information concerning maintenance and safety carefully read the manual of the manufacturer which is provided together with the vehicle documenta...

Page 65: ...travelling To activate the heat exchanger press button a on the dashboard and activate the constant pump operation on the Alde control panel indicated by the symbol check manufacturer s manual a Chec...

Page 66: ...e models of Kreos series there is a knob present which permits an independent regulation of the heating in the rear bed area in confront to the rest of the living area The Alde heating knob is located...

Page 67: ...stem flowing inside antifreeze polybuthylene pipes to reach the taps The pump is fitted with a pressure switch and it works each time a water tap is turned on Refer to the producer s handbook for furt...

Page 68: ...rvals Check at least once a year the value of the pressure of the expansion tank THINGS TO DO Constantly check the water level in the tanks on the control panel For the installation of additional tank...

Page 69: ...e tap a and the probes b By rotating the tap a by half a turn there will be a drainage to the level of 20 of the total capacity whilst rotating by a whole turn there will be a 100 drainage Outside on...

Page 70: ...o the drainage switch a Through a trap door in the floor near the rear bed it is possible to reach the probes b Constantly check the water level in the tanks on the control panel Drain the tanks witho...

Page 71: ...SER GUIDE 14 WATER SYSTEM ECOVIP KREOS Kreos 5009 From inside the garage it is possible to have access to the drainage switch a To reach the probes remove the panel b located under the right rear bed...

Page 72: ...USER GUIDE 72 14 WATER SYSTEM ECOVIP KREOS...

Page 73: ...In the upper part of the tank there is the draining tap a the inspection cap b and the probes c To empty the fresh water tank to the level of 20 litres you need to rotate the tap a by three quaters of...

Page 74: ...anel Drain the tanks without harming the environment Close the drain hole of the shower after each use as it could let out foul odours In winter add antifreeze salt or similar products to the waste wa...

Page 75: ...te To remove the tank pull up the handle c Wash and disinfect the tank using special chemical products at regular intervals Use biodegradable toilet paper Lubricate the seals at least once a year Drai...

Page 76: ...ow Outside lid which allows access to the tank To open press the two buttons simultaneously Removable tank cassette To remove the tank pull up the handle c 16 2 Shower cab Ecovip L 3010 L 3019 H 3110...

Page 77: ...ded with a system that allows it to have a separated shower cabin according to the following instructions Release the catch a press to unlock and rotate the panel b Release the catch c and rotate the...

Page 78: ...with a system that allows them to have a separated shower cabin according to the following instructions Release the catch a press to unlock and rotate the panel b Release the catch c and rotate the p...

Page 79: ...an slide in four directions Slide the table top pressing the unlock lever a positioned under the table top 17 2 Table B type The table top can be rotated and can slide in four directions Slide the tab...

Page 80: ...ush the support forward c 17 4 Table D type To lower the table support position for the bed Press the button a to fold the table leg Lift the table to release it from the upper guide b Hook the table...

Page 81: ...ensure that no person or thing is in the operating range of the bed WARNING Before lowering the bed it is necessary to lower the dinette table night position WARNING Before lowering the bed remove the...

Page 82: ...wn control a a b Control panel c When the bed is lowered using the electric controls make sure to unhook the latch c first otherwise the mechanism could be seriously damaged WARNING Before lowering th...

Page 83: ...inside the garage The electric motor is protected by a fuse see chapter 10 Control Unit Fuses 17 7 Tilting bed cab Kosmo A class with manual handling The bed is equipped with two safety latches a for...

Page 84: ...e a into the coupling b 3 Turn the handle 4 Once the desired position has been reached return the lever to position d a a b c d Before using the bed check that the lever is in position d WARNING Some...

Page 85: ...hen using the bed the safety net if provided must always be hooked with the straps to the appropriate supports on the ceiling 17 10 3 Furniture door looks Ecovip series To open a door unlock the handl...

Page 86: ...tting seat all the way forward all the way back or in middle positions In some positions seat rotation can cause seat interference with cab components Always proceed with care when rotating making sur...

Page 87: ...ry to perform the operation described below to obtain an additional passenger seat L shaped settee A type Remove the cushion a Lower the tilting piece b L shaped settee B type Remove the cushion a Rem...

Page 88: ...krest c and secure it with the stop d Position the cushions as shown in picture 2 The operation can be carried out both on the left and the right settee NOTE c b a Left side of living area d c Left si...

Page 89: ...onal passenger seat Turn the panel a and the panel b Fit the backrest c and secure it with the stop d Position the cushions as shown in picture d c Left side of living area The operation can be carrie...

Page 90: ...USER GUIDE 90 18 SETTEES...

Page 91: ...ns of the sofas and additional cushions supplied 19 1 Kosmo Compact 5 To convert the dinette into a bed proceed as follows Slide the table top a together with the support foot b Lower the table Positi...

Page 92: ...s follows Lower the table Rotate the left cab seat Position the cushions as shown in picture 19 3 Kosmo 509 909 To convert the dinette into a bed proceed as follows Unhook the latch a and open the sup...

Page 93: ...ional cushions 19 NIGHT CONVERSION OPTIONAL Position the cushions as shown in picture 19 4 Kosmo 509L 512 909L 912 To convert the dinette into a bed lower the table then position the cushions as shown...

Page 94: ...vert the dinette into a bed lower the table then position the cushions as shown in picture 19 6 Ecovip series except for DS models To convert the dinette into a bed lower the table then position the c...

Page 95: ...95 USER GUIDE Additional cushion 19 NIGHT CONVERSION OPTIONAL 19 7 Ecovip series DS models To convert the dinette into a bed lower the table then position the cushions as shown in picture...

Page 96: ...USER GUIDE 96 19 NIGHT CONVERSION OPTIONAL...

Page 97: ...r this operation the vehicle must be raised from the ground on the side being greased Both proper technical know how and a special instrument are necessary to carry out this operation Therefore perfor...

Page 98: ...USER GUIDE 98 20 AL KO CHASSIS...

Page 99: ...garage is smaller and cannot hold vehicles In this case it is a storage space for various materials NOTE a a Before the start of any journey please make sure that all the garage rear storage space hat...

Page 100: ...USER GUIDE 100 21 GARAGE REAR STORAGE SPACE...

Page 101: ...ic system of the chassis on which the motorcaravan is built THINGS TO AVOID The failure to use genuine optional equipment or spare parts may cause damage to the vehicle or compromise the safety of the...

Page 102: ...ional equipment Please remember that the law does not permit exceeding the technically permissible maximum mass value It is therefore advisable not to exceed the technically permissible maximum mass a...

Page 103: ...al requirements regarding the use of winter equipment e g snow tyres chains The vehicle driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle complies with these regulations 23 1 2 Tyre pressure Correct...

Page 104: ...are more delicate Do not use alcohol to clean the window panes or any other plastic parts 23 2 4 Tanks For a good maintenance it is recommended to clean the fresh water tank and the waste water tank b...

Page 105: ...conditions and is completely normal No maintenance is required The surface of the floor is soft and sensitive to shocks heavy and or sharp objects falling on the floor might cut or scratch it Even obj...

Page 106: ...tor and the freezer and leave the doors open Leave sliding blind on roof lights open except for washroom At regular intervals ventilate the living quarters completely by opening all the doors windows...

Page 107: ...number is punched into the metal sheet of the right wheel arch and can be accessed through a small hatch located in the cab at the bottom right hand side Ecovip A class The Fiat chassis number is punc...

Page 108: ...USER GUIDE 108 23 MAINTENANCE...

Page 109: ...further information about Laika vehicles and for technical data of the models please visit the following website www laika it NOTE The failure to use genuine optional equipment or spare parts may cau...

Page 110: ...USER GUIDE 110 24 CUSTOMER SERVICE...

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Page 112: ...handbook was printed Pursuing an attentive policy of continuous product improvement Laika Caravans S p A reserves the right to change these data at any time without prior notice and declining any form...

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