Fiat Capron A461 - Vehicle Start-up After Lay-up

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Care
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12.6.3 Starting up the vehicle after a temporary lay-up or after lay-
up over winter
Go through the following checklist before start-up:
Water system
Clean the water system using a cleaning agent from a specialised
store
Complete vehicle
Arrange the tarpaulins in such a way that the ventilation openings
are not covered, or use porous tarpaulins
Activities Done
Activities Done
Base vehicle
Check the tyre pressure on all tyres
Check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel
Body
Clean the pivot bearing of the entrance step
Check the functioning of the fitted steady legs
Check that the doors, windows and skylights are working properly
Check the function of all external locks
Remove the cover from the waste gas vent of the heater (if there is
one)
Remove the winter cover from the refrigerator grills (if there is one)
Gas system
Put the gas bottles in the gas bottle compartment, tie down and
connect to the gas pressure regulator
Electrical system
Connect to 240 V power supply using the external socket
Fully charge living area and starter battery
Z Charge the battery for at least 20 hours after lay-up.
Connect the living area battery with the 12 V power supply (see
chapter 9)
Check that the electrical system are working, e.g. interior light,
socket and all installed electrical appliances
Water system
Disinfect water pipes and water tank
Check the functionality of the operating lever for the waste water
tank
Close safety/drainage valve, drain cocks and water taps
Check the safety/drainage valve, water taps, drain cocks and water
distributors for leaks
Appliances
Check the function of the refrigerator
Check the function of the heater/boiler
Check the function of the gas cooker