Karmann Ontario 580 Instruction Manual Download

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Instruction manual

Ontario

12.2006

Summary of Contents for Ontario 580

Page 1: ...Instruction manual Ontario 12 2006...

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Page 3: ...contrary Safe handling can only be achieved if a first class chassis from an excellent manufacturer is given an body which is perfectly adapted to it a body from Karmann Mobil And what about service a...

Page 4: ...motorhome The many practical tips included in it are intended to make it easy for you to use your Karmann Mobil motorhome in the best way possible safely and in an environmentally friendly way In the...

Page 5: ...ble L seating group 670 5 1 Sleeping in the rear seating group 700 HS 5 2 Sleeping in the Dinette 5 2 Coachbuilt 5 3 Cupboards 5 4 Gas installation Gas supply 6 1 Heating and hot water supply 6 4 Gas...

Page 6: ...ller cap Sewage tank Page 8 6 4 Air outlet for heating system 5 Freshwater filler nozzle Page 8 1 7 Connector for 230 V Page 7 1 6 Gas cylinder box Page 6 1 3 Sewage water discharge tap discharge fitt...

Page 7: ...e More detailed information can be found in the relevant chapters Electrical equipment Page 1 On board control panel 7 2 2 Earth leakage circuit breaker 7 5 3 Fuses 7 3 7 4 4 Charging device 7 3 4a Bo...

Page 8: ...2 Fuel filler cap Sewage tank Page 8 6 4 Air outlet for heating system 5 Freshwater filler nozzle Page 8 1 7 Connector for 230 V Page 7 1 6 Gas cylinder box Page 6 1 3 Sewage water discharge tap disc...

Page 9: ...4 Fridge 6 8 Bathroom and WC 18 Toilet 8 4 19 Washbasin 20 Shower Electrical equipment Page 1 On board control panel 7 2 2 Earth leakage circuit breaker 7 5 3 Fuses 7 3 7 4 4 Charging device 7 3 4a Bo...

Page 10: ...ller cap Sewage tank Page 8 6 4 Air outlet for heating system 5 Freshwater filler nozzle Page 8 1 7 Connector for 230 V Page 7 1 6 Gas cylinder box Page 6 1 3 Sewage water discharge tap discharge fitt...

Page 11: ...4 Fridge 6 8 Bathroom and WC 18 Toilet 8 4 19 Washbasin 20 Shower Electrical equipment Page 1 On board control panel 7 2 2 Earth leakage circuit breaker 7 5 3 Fuses 7 3 7 4 4 Charging device 7 3 4a B...

Page 12: ...direction of travel unless stated otherwise All measures and weights are approximate Descriptions and illustrations could vary slightly from the actual design The individual operating instructions an...

Page 13: ...s warranty with inspection forms and weight card Test certificate for gas The Karmann Mobil warranty booklet Documents pertaining to the base vehicle and the installed devices Operating instructions f...

Page 14: ...nt and to the back of the motorhome Taxation The type of tax levied on your motorhome currently depends on the permissible total weight It can be related to emissions and cylinder capacity or to weigh...

Page 15: ...at facing the direction of travel with three point belt 4 Seat facing the direction of travel with three point belt 5 Seat facing away from the direction of travel with either a three point belt or a...

Page 16: ...er place the belt behind your back or under your arm Place the lap belt as low and tight as possible around your hips and never around your waist Children up to the age of 12 who are smaller than 150...

Page 17: ...s The illustration shows an example of installing a car seat on the permissible seats J Belts are intended for adults and can therefore not protect children under a certain weight and age Children up...

Page 18: ...r tyres Example Indications on the tyres 215 70 R 15 C 109 107 Q 215 Tyre width in mm 70 Height width ratio in R Tyre belt type abbreviation for radial 15 Rim diameter in inches C Light truck tyres 10...

Page 19: ...approved jack with adequate bearing strength to jack up the vehicle Check the rim size tyre size tyre bearing capacity and speed index of the new wheel before placing it on the vehicle Only use the r...

Page 20: ...ght distribution tolerances of the vehicles can only be determined by weighing the vehicle You then have the difference between the unladen weight and the permissible total mass to use for loading per...

Page 21: ...mum 100 kilometres is enough for the first time Drive slowly and carefully Observe the rules for running in the basic vehicle Dimensions Your motorhome may be a larger vehicle than you are used to dri...

Page 22: ...provided with belts It is not allowed to transport more people than there are permitted seats in the motorhome see vehicle license Remaining in the coachbuilt during travel is not permitted Even afte...

Page 23: ...the vehicle in first gear and pull the hand brake Never place wedges under the wheels to compensate for uneven ground Caution Travelling and overnight stops In general it is allowed to make overnight...

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Page 25: ...structure door lock Opening from the outside right door hinge 1 Put the key in the door lock 2 2 Turn the key clockwise approximately 90 The door unlocks 3 Turn the key back to the original position a...

Page 26: ...Open the flap by pulling the handle Locking the flap Insert the key in the lock and turn to the left until it locks Return the key to the original position and retract Locks for outside storage boxes...

Page 27: ...the step when it is not bearing weight Only use the step when it is fully extended Retract the step before travel An alarm signal will warn you upon starting the engine if the step is extended Note In...

Page 28: ...nds in half open position Both blinds can be pushed up and down together or separately Shade blind The shade blind is pulled from the bottom to the top The blind is adjustable and can be fixed in vari...

Page 29: ...er in order to avoid build up of heat Before opening the roof hatch first open the insect grille In order to push up and close the hatch handle lock A must be pressed in The roof hatch can be closed a...

Page 30: ...ition Press the rocker and push back the blind with the other hand do not leave go of shade Adjustment Push joined finishing bars into the desired position Safety instructions Do not step on the acryl...

Page 31: ...rio 5 1 Lock the tabletop during travel in order to prevent damage Caution Lower tabletop Lift the table slightly at the front edge Pull the table leg downwards and hinge it backwards Then lift the ta...

Page 32: ...seating group carry out the steps in reverse order R1 S1 S2 R2 S1 R1 S1 S2 R2 Sleeping in the rear seating group 700 HS Sleeping in the Dinette 580 700 FURNITURE Ontario 5 2 W1 W2 R1 S1 S2 R2 Rearrang...

Page 33: ...uring travel Coachbuilt Coachbuilt latch The coachbuilt latch is found under the mattress It is simply hung in the holders on the side furniture stands for sleeping Keep hands away from the folding me...

Page 34: ...press the locking knob inwards Make sure that the knob remains in the pushed in position The lock is locked Opening Press the locking knob in order to open the cupboard flaps Cupboards Achtung Before...

Page 35: ...y is to be supplied in the form of gas open the cylinder If the gas in one cylinder has been used up connect the other cylinder manually SecuMotion gas pressure regulator special equipment The SecuMot...

Page 36: ...sure regulator on the connection hose is set to a fixed pressure of 30 mbar Never connect gas consumers that are not designed for this amount of pressure Caution Always connect the gas pressure regula...

Page 37: ...This vent should not be covered and nothing should be placed in front of it e g snow slurry Do not use the gas cylinder box as storage space Close the gas cylinder valve if you do not use a gas devic...

Page 38: ...be illuminated If the light does not light up check the cutout III on the control panel p 6 1 C Knob with five positions Up Boiler summer mode temperature 60 C or 40 C Middle Off Down 1 Heating Boile...

Page 39: ...eration turn the knob C to on the control element to winter mode down and close the valve by pulling the button out The valve will only close from an ambient temperature of 8 C Filling the boiler 1 Pu...

Page 40: ...guard on a regular basis If the flame goes out then the safety pilot should audibly clicking noise interrupt the gas supply after approximately one minute Please heed national legal restrictions which...

Page 41: ...udibly clicking noise interrupt the gas supply after approximately one minute Caution Make sure that flames do not come out beyond the edge of the saucepan Where saucepans are hot make sure there is a...

Page 42: ...g mode when the mains input matches that given for the fridge otherwise the unit may be damaged 12 V mode Set the energy selector switch A to 12 V mode 12 V mode is only possible when the motor home i...

Page 43: ...sure that the connected mains input matches the fridge s technical data Make sure the fridge s ventilation grill is unobstructed before use At an outside temperature below 0 C winter covers optional...

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Page 45: ...e following notes Make sure the connected current matches the electrical system s technical data Only use intact connection cables with a maximum length of 25 m to connect the electrical system to the...

Page 46: ...inking signalizes alarm 12 Signalizes vehicle battery test blinking signalizes alarm 13 Signalizes the level of the water container 14 Water container monitor button 15 Body battery B2 monitor button...

Page 47: ...s battery is charged on an ongoing basis by the charging unit when connected to a mains input The vehicle s generator charges this battery during travel An isolating relay in the engine compartment re...

Page 48: ...sizes are allocated as follows Position Cutout Consumer Unit 1 Running light left 5 A 2 Running light right 5 A 3 Ignition terminal 15 10 A 4 12 Volt distributor furniture right rear 20 A 5 12 Volt d...

Page 49: ...ic circuit breaker 1 with earth leakage protection to the OFF position Proceed as follows in this case 1 Switch off all electrical consumers 2 Disconnect motorhome s mains input 3 Switch the cutout 4...

Page 50: ...instructions Always start your journey with fully charged body batteries Body batteries with acid contents are low maintenance Nevertheless you should check the acid level on a regular basis If under...

Page 51: ...arging is very low at 0 1 battery capacity per day At temperatures over 35 C the self discharge level increases to 0 7 per day which is seven times higher When the vehicle is standing still in the sum...

Page 52: ...ply Pull the halogen bulb out of its holder When installing proceed in the reverse order Note Do not touch the glass body of the new bulb with unprotected fingers because any finger prints left on it...

Page 53: ...ump could be damaged by running dry Open the red cleaning cover under the bench by twisting it Freshwater supply WATER SUPPLY AND DISPOSAL 8 1 Location Under the rear bench of the Dinette Achtung Only...

Page 54: ...o not use generally available cleaning materials or fluids to clean the tank Use special antibacterial cleaner from a specialist dealer Note the instructions for use of the disinfectant and freshwater...

Page 55: ...ion in the area e g due to leaked gas The motor of the water pump can become very hot Never cover the water pump and do not store any combustible materials or objects that can be deformed by heat near...

Page 56: ...TER SUPPLY AND DISPOSAL 8 4 The sink of your Karmann motorhome is supplied with a mixer tap which functions like a standard household tap However first make sure that the pump switch is on see control...

Page 57: ...osts as this could damage the bacteria used in water authority sewage plants Close the tank and return it to its holder If there is water in the water container the toilet can be used Water flush with...

Page 58: ...while carrying it to a toilet or disposal station Place the tank in an upright position turn emptying nozzle F to the top and remove the cap Notes Only press the emptying button when the emptying noz...

Page 59: ...suitable equipment can be obtained CIVD documents or camping guides If no suitable disposal facilities are available collect the sewage water in canisters and dispose of it into the public sewage sys...

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Page 61: ...erfloor of the body should be checked and if necessary repaired at regular intervals preferably during the annual sealing check Washing The vehicle can be washed with special vehicle shampoo Chemical...

Page 62: ...winter the air vents of the fridge can be protected with special winter covers Bathroom and toilet The plastic items in the bathroom and toilet may on no account by cleaned with vinegar or cleaners co...

Page 63: ...etc Humidity can also be reduced with a commercial dehumidifier Free the roof hatch regularly of snow in order to free penetration of melting water through the vents Do not secure your vehicle with t...

Page 64: ...Lay a cloth under the pump area Do not reconnect the pipelines to the pump In order to avoid damage all taps should remain open Empty sewage water tank Empty sewage tank Empty heating hot water heate...

Page 65: ...d turn off the entire gas system Avoid all activities that could cause ignition e g open fire smoking or electrical switches Seek a specialist repair shop and have the system inspected for leaks Open...

Page 66: ...as supply Remedy See above Switch unit off and switch on again after 10 minutes Consult Truma Service Charge battery Replace if battery defectiv Defect Lack of correct flame formation e g at gas cooke...

Page 67: ...lve by hand and charge or change battery Warm up body the valve can only be closed at 8 C Charge or change battery Contact specialist workshop Check pump pressure max 2 8 bar Check the exit opening Us...

Page 68: ...ds of time the body battery should be charged fully and disconnected Watch out for silent consumers e g frost protection valve Check and correct fault if necessary Contact specialist workshop Switch o...

Page 69: ...0 seconds Battery voltage rises over 12 V and charging starts Check and correct fault if necessary Set switch A to 12 V position Page 6 8 Replace fuse Page 7 4 Contact specialist workshop Contact spec...

Page 70: ...easuring probe dirty because of residues in water Remedy Fill water container Replace fuse Page 7 4 Contact specialist workshop Find fault and seal Localise fault and close connection Replace measurin...

Page 71: ...of equipment such as automatic gearbox or four wheel drive may change the given weights Ontario 580 Values in kg 1 850 kg 2 100 kg 1 850 kg 2 100 kg 1 850 kg 2 100 kg 1 850 kg 2 100 kg Permissible fro...

Page 72: ...Ontario 670 Dimensions 1 TECHNICAL DATA 12 2 Wheelbase Total length3 Total width Total height2 Inside width Dimensions of the front Dinette Dimensions of the rear bed rear seating group Dimensions of...

Page 73: ...0 litres Liquid gas supply 2 gas cylinders at 11 kg each Pressure regulator 30 mbar 230 Volt network Frequency 50 Hz Consumption Fridge 125 Watt Charger current max 12 A Body battery acid battery 105...

Page 74: ...data such as the vehicle identification number of the base vehicle and the maximum permitted total weight and the axle loads are included The body plate should not be removed It serves to identify the...

Page 75: ...e tap for freshwater 8 2 Drawers 5 4 Driving instructions 3 7 E Emptying Sewage water tank 8 7 Water container 8 1 Toilet 8 4 Entrance step 4 2 Environment Sewage water disposal 8 7 Toilet 8 4 8 5 Ext...

Page 76: ...ter tank 8 7 Sink 8 4 T Table Ontario 580 700 700 HS 5 1 Ontario 670 5 1 Technical data 12 1 12 4 Thermostat heater 6 4 Three point belts 3 2 Toilet 8 4 Sewage tank 8 6 Fill indicator 8 5 Toilet paper...

Page 77: ...n these operating instructions Reprinting copying or translation of these instructions even in part requires the express written permission of Karmann Mobil Vertriebs GmbH All rights according to the...

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