FENDT Saphir 420 QF

Dear Fendt Customer!
Thank you for purchasing a Fendt camper, which will be your dependable companion for the most
enjoyable days of the year for many years to come.
Thanks to our many years of experience in the construction of leisure vehicles we are able to react
innovatively to current market conditions and demands.
Driving safety and comfortable living are, and have always been, indispensible elements of our product
philosophy.
The name Fendt-Caravan has stood for high quality manufacturing for many decades now.
You will also be able to benet from a dense network of dealer service points throughout Europe. Take
advantage of your authorised dealer‘s experience and technical knowledge - we recommend speaking
to him in detail before taking your rst trip with your Fendt camper.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you use your vehicle correctly.
The best proof of our particularly quality-oriented philosophy is the Fendt camper long-term guarantee
against leaks in the camper connections. By having annual inspections carried out by an authorised
Fendt camper dealer this guarantee can be extended to cover a period of up to ve years after you
take delivery of the vehicle.
Fendt‘s employees wish you many enjoyable trips and hope you will always have a safe journey with
your new Fendt camper.
Fendt-Caravan GmbH

FENDT Saphir 420 QF Specifications

General

Sleeping Capacity	4
Number of Axles	1
Number of berths	4
Width	230 cm
Overall width	230 cm

Summary

2. Safety

2.1 General information

Key information regarding safety, emergency equipment, and fire prevention.

2.2 Before the drive

Instructions for preparing the camper for driving, focusing on exterior checks.

Interior

Instructions for preparing the camper's interior before driving.

2.3 Loading

Rules and advice for loading the camper, emphasizing even distribution and securing.

Drawbar load

Guidance on adjusting and checking the drawbar load for safe towing.

2.4 Handling Performance

Advice on handling the camper while driving, including curves and general rules.

Brakes

Information on brake behavior, braking distance, and initial break-in phase.

2.5 After the drive

Instructions for shunting, choosing a parking place, and securing the vehicle.

3. Undercarriage and vehicle registration

3.2 Safety coupling AKS 3004

Details on the AKS 3004 safety coupling and its function for driving stability.

To operate

Instructions for operating the AKS 3004 coupling, including hitching and unhitching.

Maintenance and cleaning

Procedures for maintaining and cleaning the AKS 3004 friction pads.

3.3 Locking brake facilities

Information on the locking brake facilities and their correct operation.

3.4 Overrunning equipment and wheel brakes

Details on the overrun coupling, hand brake, and checks for safe operation.

3.8 Fit for a Speed of 100 kmh

Conditions and regulations for driving the camper at a speed of 100 km/h.

3.9 Definition of mass

Explanation of terms and calculation elements for vehicle masses and weights.

4. Wheels, tires

4.2 Tire pressure

Rules for checking and maintaining correct tire pressure for safety.

4.3 Profile depth and age of tires

Recommendations for tire profile depth and age, and when to change tires.

4.5 Changing the tire

Step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tire.

5. Exterior structure

5.1 Ventilation and De-aerating

Importance of correct ventilation for comfort and preventing condensation.

6 Interior structure

6.3 Converting the seating arrangement into a bed

Steps and tips for converting seating areas into beds.

7. Installation of electrical devices

7.1 Safety tips

Essential safety precautions for electrical devices and systems in the camper.

7.2 Control panels

Explanation of the display and control elements on the camper's control panel.

7.3 Electrical supply

How to connect and disconnect the camper to external power sources.

7.4 Circuit diagram for lighting in the vehicle 12 V 13-pole

Diagram illustrating the 12V lighting connections for a 13-pole plug.

7.6 Electric floor heating

8. Water

8.1 Water supply

8.2 Warm water supply via Truma-Therme

9. Gas

9.1 General safety rules for the use of liquid gas facilities

Crucial safety rules for the use and inspection of gas facilities.

9.2 Gas supply

Information on the camper's propane gas facilities and bottle container.

9.3 Hot-air heating

Operation and safety instructions for hot-air heating elements.

Hot-water heating system

Important information

9.4 Refrigerator

9.5 Gas cooker

9.6 Oven

11. Maintenance and upkeep

11.1 Maintenance

11.4 Winter operation

Winter operation

12. Waste disposal and environmental protection

Rules for waste water disposal