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USER GUIDE
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16 - MAINTENANCE
16.6 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.
16.6.1 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 (see
chapter 11 - Water system).
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.
16.6.2 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 chapter
11 - Water system) and rinse the various tanks.
• Disconnect the auxiliary battery through the special
switch.
• 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.
• At regular intervals ventilate the living quarters
completely by opening all the doors, windows and
roof-lights.
16.6.3 After a long period of inactivity
After a long period of inactivity, for safety reasons, it
is necessary to perform some checks on the condi-
tions of the vehicle:
• Check the perfect efficiency of both the gas
system and the electric system.
• Check that the heating flue pipe is not clogged (e.g.
by snow, ice, leaves, insect nests, etc.).
• Clean the back of the refrigerator, accessible
through the grids placed on the outer wall of the
vehicle and check that there are no spider webs or
other objects that obstruct the gas burner.
• Check the tyre pressure and the braking system.
• Thoroughly rinse the fresh water tank and fill it.
• Connect the batteries again.
• Recharge the auxiliary battery completely by
connecting to an external 230 V socket.
16.7 Fiat chassis number
The Fiat chassis 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.
If the vehicle is covered with protective tarpaulins,
apply them in such a way that they do not
cover the vehicle’s ventilation openings or use
permeable (breathable) tarpaulins. The use of
tarpaulins, in any case, can cause the formation
of stains, spots, mold and damage the surfaces,
both external and internal, of the vehicle. It is
recommended to periodically check that there is
adequate air circulation both inside and outside
the vehicle and that no moisture is formed.
WARNING