LAIKA Kreos 5009, Manual

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Carpets
It is not advisable to place any type of carpet, rug, mat,
or cloth on the floor.
Especially avoid the use of carpets with a rubber or
latex bottom.
23.4 Furniture
Doors and cabinet doors require periodic adjustment to
ensure they continue working properly. You are advised
to contact an authorised Laika workshop when work on
the doors and cabinets is needed.
23.5 Headlights
Condensation can form in the outer headlights of the
vehicle. This is due to atmospheric conditions and is
completely normal. No maintenance is required.
23.6 Inactivity of the vehicle
Either before or after a long period of inactivity or in
case of frost, also for a short period of inactivity, it is
necessary to carry out some operations.
23.6.1 In case of danger of frost
Water system
In case of danger of frost, also for a short period of
inactivity, the water system must be fully emptied.
Operate as follows:
• empty all the tanks;
• open all the washroom and kitchen taps;
• operate the rinsing of the toilet;
• open the boiler valve.
Batteries
Remember that the batteries can be damaged if
exposed to severe cold for a long time: in this case it is
advisable to remove and shelter them.
23.6.2 Before a long period of inactivity
Before a long period of inactivity, to take care of your
vehicle it is necessary to carry out few but important
operations:
• Empty the water system completely (see “In case of
danger of frost”) and rinse the various tanks.
• Disconnect the auxiliary battery by means of the
proper switch or by removing the relevant fuse.
• Disconnect the terminals of the battery or recharge
the battery at regular intervals by starting the
engine.
• Close the main valve of the gas bottle as well as all
the taps of the various appliances.
• Clean the refrigerator 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 and
roof-lights.
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USER’S GUIDE
The use of any type of carpet can cause stains or
marks to appear on the floor.
WARNING
Flooring can be covered using original Laika
carpeting.
NOTE