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Hobby 650 KFU Prestige User Manual

Hobby 650 KFU Prestige
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Operation Guide Camper
Version 01/2011
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Hobby 650 KFU Prestige Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHobby
Model650 KFU Prestige
CategoryMotorhomes
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Introduction

1.1 General Information

Provides general information about the camper and the manual.

Before the First Trip

Instructions and recommendations before taking the first trip with the camper.

1.2 Markings in Operation Instructions

Explains the meaning of symbols and markings used in the handbook.

2. Safety

2.1 General Information

General safety information, keys, emergency equipment, and fire prevention.

2.2 Before the Drive

Procedures and checks before driving the camper, covering exterior and interior preparation.

2.3 Loading

Rules and guidelines for properly loading the camper for safety and performance.

Drawbar Load

Instructions on how to correctly adjust and check the drawbar load for driving stability.

2.4 Handling Performance

Advice on how to drive the camper, including handling curves and general driving rules.

Brakes

Information about the camper's braking system and rules for braking.

2.5 After the Drive

Instructions for parking and securing the camper after driving.

3. Undercarriage and Vehicle Registration

3.1 General Information

Information about the camper's undercarriage and the importance of maintenance.

3.2 Drawbars/Longitudinal Beams

Details about the drawbar and longitudinal beams, including maintenance and modifications.

3.3 Safety Coupling WS 3000

Information on the safety coupling system and its proper use.

Preparation for Hitching/Unhitching

Steps for hitching and unhitching the camper safely.

Hitching

Detailed instructions for hitching the camper to the base vehicle.

Unhitching

Steps for safely unhitching the camper from the base vehicle.

3.4 Front Landing Wheel

Instructions for operating and securing the front landing wheel.

3.5 Locking Brake Facilities

Instructions for using the parking brake and the rapid-emergency brake.

3.6 Overrunning Equipment and Wheel Brakes

Explanation of the overrunning brake system and maintenance of wheel brakes.

3.7 Rotating Stanchions

Instructions for operating the rotating stanchions for support.

3.8 Vehicle Registration

Information on registering the camper and required documents.

3.9 General Inspection

Details about the mandatory periodic technical inspections for the camper.

3.10 Fit for a Speed of 100 km/h

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

3.11 Definition of Mass

Explains the different mass definitions and weight calculations for campers.

4. Wheels and Tires

4.1 Tires

General information and rules for using tires on the camper.

4.2 Tire Pressure

Rules and importance of checking and maintaining correct tire pressure.

4.3 Profile Depth and Age of Tires

Guidelines on checking tire tread depth and the age of tires for safety.

4.4 Rims

Rules for using different types of rims and wheel screws.

4.5 Changing the Tire

Step-by-step instructions for changing a tire on the camper.

5. Exterior Structure

5.1 Ventilation and De-aerating

Importance of proper ventilation for comfort and preventing condensation.

Removing the Ventilation Grids

Instructions on how to remove and reinstall ventilation grids.

5.2 Entry Door

Instructions for opening and closing the external entry door.

Internal Entry Door

Instructions for opening and closing the internal entry door.

Stable Entry Door

How to open and unlock the stable entry door (upper and lower parts).

Locking the Upper Part of the Door

How to lock the upper part of the stable entry door.

Entry Step Tread

Advice on using the entry step tread safely.

5.3 Service Flap

Instructions for opening and closing the service flap.

5.4 Gas-Bottle Container Flap

Instructions for opening and closing the gas bottle container flap.

5.5 Toilet Flap

Instructions for opening and closing the toilet flap.

5.6 Roof

Guidelines and restrictions for placing loads on the camper's roof.

5.7 Guide Rail for Outer Tent and Skirting

Information on the guide rails for attaching outer tents and skirting.

Fastening for the Outer Tent

How to use the Hobby Vario Clip for securing an outer tent.

5.8 Bicycle Carrier

Considerations and load limits for using a bicycle carrier.

6. Interior Structure

6.1 Doors, Flaps and Drawers

Instructions for operating various interior doors, flaps, and drawers.

Furniture Doors with Magnetic Safety Catches

How to open and close furniture doors secured by magnetic catches.

Furniture Doors with Handle

Instructions for operating furniture doors with handles.

Furniture Doors with Knob

How to open and close furniture doors that have knobs.

Push-Lock Drawers

Instructions for opening and closing push-lock drawers.

Drawers in the Kitchen

Details on how kitchen drawers are secured and operated.

6.2 Pivoting TV Cabinet

How to operate the pivoting TV cabinet and media oval.

6.3 Extendable Media Shelf (Model-Specific)

Instructions for extending and securing the media shelf.

6.4 TV Mount

How to unlock and lock the optional TV mount.

6.5 Tables

Instructions for lowering, turning, and securing tables.

Hanging Table

How to lower and adjust a hanging table.

Swivelling Table

Instructions for lowering and turning a swivelling table.

6.6 Conversion of Seats and Beds

How to convert seating arrangements into comfortable beds.

Bed Expansion for Vehicles with Side Seating Arrangement

Steps for expanding beds in vehicles with side seating.

Bed Expansion for Long Beds

How to use an optional expansion to convert long beds into a double bed.

6.7 Children's Beds

Safety precautions and load limits for children's beds.

6.8 Windows

Instructions for opening and closing hinged windows.

Hinged Windows

Instructions for opening and closing hinged windows.

Plissés and Shades

Instructions for operating pleated shades and insect screens.

Roof Fan

How to open and close the roof fan.

Shade/Insect Screen

How to operate the shade and insect screen together.

6.9 Roof Bonnets

Safety instructions and procedures for opening and closing roof bonnets.

Large Roof Bonnet

Instructions for opening and closing the large roof bonnet.

Small Roof Bonnet

Instructions for opening and closing the small roof bonnet.

7. Installation of Electrical Devices

7.1 Safety Tips

General safety advice regarding electrical installations and devices.

7.2 Control Panel

Overview of the standard control panel functions and buttons.

LCD Control Panel (Special Request)

Explanation of the optional LCD control panel features and functions.

Functions of the Main Switch

Explanation of the main switch's functions for activating and deactivating systems.

Wall Lamps and Ceiling Lamp

How to operate and adjust wall lamps and the ceiling lamp.

Ambience

How to switch on/off and control ambient (indirect) lighting.

Key Memory

How to save and recall lighting states using the memory function.

Outer Tent Light

How to switch the outer tent light on and off.

Kitchen Light

How to switch the kitchen light on and off.

Therme with LED Display

How to operate the therme unit with its LED display.

Remote Control, Washroom / Bed

How to use the remote control for various interior lights.

Remote Control (Special Accessory)

Information about the remote control transmitter and its functions.

LCD Display

Explanation of the icons and information shown on the LCD display.

Basic Menu

How the basic menu appears and navigation within it.

Time

How the current time is displayed.

Date

How the current date is displayed.

Connection to Base Vehicle

Icon indicating connection to the base vehicle and engine start.

Mains Connection

Icon indicating connection to the 230 V mains.

Main Switch

Icon for the main switch indicating it's on.

Charging/Discharging

Icon indicating battery charging or discharging status.

Alarm Clock

Icon for activating or deactivating the alarm clock.

Level of the Tank

How to display the fresh water tank level.

Outside Temperature

How to display the outside temperature.

Inside Temperature

How to display the inside temperature.

Battery Voltage

How to display the battery voltage.

Setting the Time, Alarm Clock and Date

How to set the time, alarm clock, and date via the menu.

General Information Regarding the LCD Display

Information about the LCD display and button cell replacement.

7.3 Electrical Supply

Supply via Mains Connection

How to connect the camper to an external 230 V mains power supply.

To Set Up an Electric Connection

Step-by-step guide to connecting the camper to external power.

To Disconnect the Electric Connection

Steps for safely disconnecting from external power.

Rules for the Mains Connection

Guidelines for using mains connections and calculating power consumption.

Operation via Base Vehicle

How the camper operates from the base vehicle's 12 V supply while driving.

Connector Pin Assignment of the 13-Pole Plug

Diagram and table detailing the 13-pole plug pin assignments.

7.4 Electrical System

System Switching on Mains Connection

How the electrical system switches between mains and battery operation.

Electrical Supply Unit Converter

Information on the converter for transforming mains voltage for 12 V devices.

7.5 External Circuit Diagram

12 V Electrical Installation for Vehicle

Diagram showing the 12V electrical connections for the vehicle.

Connector Pin Assignment of the 13-Pole Plug

Detailed pin assignments for the 13-pole plug.

7.6 Contact Plan for Light Control System

230V Current Range

Overview of 230V circuits for heating and other devices.

Car Connections and Charge Controller

Details on car connections and charge controller interface.

External Keys and Battery Monitoring

Information on external key connections and battery monitoring.

7.7 Special Lights

Corner Lights

Instructions for operating corner spotlights and lighting columns.

Clothes Cupboard Light

How the clothes cupboard light operates via a contact switch.

Children's Bed Light

How to operate and dim the children's bed light.

8. Water

8.1 General Information

General information about the water supply system and its quality.

Function of the Water Supply

How water is supplied to the kitchen and toilet area.

Rules for the Immersion Pump

Guidelines for operating the immersion pump.

8.2 Tanks

Information on the built-in fresh water tank and the rolling waste water tank.

Built-in Fresh Water Tank

Details on the capacity, filling, and emptying of the fresh water tank.

Rolling Waste Water Tank

Information on the portable waste water tank.

8.3 Water Supply

Step-by-step instructions for filling the camper's water system.

To Remove Water

How to drain water from the system, mixing temperature.

Emptying the Water System

Detailed procedure for emptying the entire water system.

Plan for Warm Water Supply

Diagram illustrating the warm water supply system.

Hot Water Supply

How to operate the hot water supply via the control panel.

Rules for the Therme

Rules for switching off the therme unit when not in use.

8.4 Toilet

Instructions for preparing and using the toilet.

Preparing the Excrement Tank

Steps for preparing the excrement tank before use.

Preparing the Flushing Water Tank

Steps for preparing the flushing water tank.

Using the Toilet

How to use the toilet, including valve operation and flushing.

Emptying the Excrement Tank

Instructions for emptying the excrement tank.

9. Gas System

9.1 General Safety Rules for Liquid Gas Facilities

Safety rules, inspection requirements, and recommendations for gas facilities.

Installations and Modifications

Rules for making installations and modifications to gas facilities.

Regulator Knobs and Valves

Guidelines for using regulator knobs and valves.

Before First Use

Checks and precautions before the first use of the gas system.

9.2 Gas Supply

Information on the camper's propane gas facilities and devices.

Bottle Container

Details about the gas bottle container and securing gas bottles.

Rules for the Gas-Bottle Container

Rules for checking and maintaining the gas bottle container.

Changing Gas Bottles

Step-by-step instructions for changing gas bottles safely.

Shutoff Spigots and Valves

Information on shutoff spigots and their meanings.

Rules for Shutoff Spigots and Valves

Rules for operating shutoff spigots and handling gas leaks.

9.3 External Gas Socket

Information on the optional external gas socket.

10. Built-in Devices

10.1 General Information

General information about built-in devices and accessories.

Professional Repair for Built-in Devices

Warning about professional repair of built-in devices.

10.2 Hot-Air Heating

Instructions for operating the hot-air heating system.

Place of Installation

Location of the hot-air heating unit.

Before First Use

Precautions and checks before first use of the heating system.

Operation

How to operate the hot-air heating system.

Changing Batteries on Automatic Ignitor

Instructions for changing batteries in the automatic ignitor.

To Shut Off

How to shut off the hot-air heating system.

Circulation Fan

How to adjust the circulation fan for optimal air distribution.

Adjustment by Hand

Manual adjustment of the circulation fan speed.

Automatic Operation

Automatic operation of the circulation fan.

10.3 Electric Auxiliary Heating

Instructions for operating the electric auxiliary heating.

To Switch On

How to switch on the electric auxiliary heating unit.

To Switch Off

How to switch off the electric auxiliary heating unit.

10.4 Electrical Floor Heating

Information about the electrical floor heating system.

To Turn On the 24 V Floor Heating

How to activate the 24 V floor heating.

10.5 Hot-Water Heating System

Information on the hot-water heating system.

Location

Where the hot-water heating system is located.

Important Information

Key information and precautions for operating the heating system.

Modes of Operation

Different modes of operation for the hot-water heating system.

Function Modes

Various function modes available for the heating system.

Operating Device

How to use the operating device for the heating system.

To Start the Hot Water Heater

Steps to start the hot water heater.

To Shut Off the Hot Water Heater

How to shut off the hot water heater.

Setting the Desired Temperature

How to set the desired temperature for heating.

Hot Water

How to control hot water functions on the display.

Heating with Gas

How to activate and deactivate heating with gas.

Electric Heating

How to control electric heating settings and power levels.

10.6 Boiler

Information about the boiler's capacity and heating methods.

Pre-Journey Boiler Checks

Precautions before each journey and regarding frost.

Filling the Boiler

Step-by-step instructions for filling the boiler.

Emptying the Boiler

Instructions for emptying the boiler.

Operating on Gas

How to operate the boiler using gas.

Operating on Electricity

How to operate the boiler using electricity.

Switching Off the Boiler

How to switch off the boiler.

10.7 Refrigerator

How to operate the refrigerator using different energy sources.

Methods of Operation

Explains the three methods of operating the refrigerator.

12 V Operation

How to operate the refrigerator using 12 V power.

230 V Operation

How to operate the refrigerator using 230 V power.

Gas Operation

How to operate the refrigerator using gas.

Lock on the Refrigerator Door

Instructions for locking the refrigerator door.

Separate Freezer Compartment

Information about the separate freezer compartment and its heater.

Storing Food

Guidelines for storing food in the refrigerator and freezer.

10.8 Gas Cooker

Instructions for operating the gas cooker.

Before First Use

Precautions and checks before using the gas cooker for the first time.

Operation

Step-by-step instructions for operating the gas cooker.

10.9 Fume Hood

Instructions for operating the fume hood.

Fume Hood in Prestige Models

Information about the fume hood in Prestige models.

10.10 Oven

Instructions for operating the oven.

Turning On the Oven

Steps to turn on and ignite the oven.

Turning Off the Oven

How to turn off the oven.

10.11 Microwave

Instructions for operating the microwave.

To Operate

Instructions for operating the microwave.

11. Accessories

Accessory Operation Instructions Reminder

Reminder to refer to separate instructions for accessories.

Accessory Weight List

List of accessory weights for calculating total load.

12. Maintenance and Upkeep

12.1 Maintenance

Information on maintenance intervals and procedures.

Rules for Maintenance Intervals

Guidelines for performing maintenance at specified intervals.

Greasing and Oiling

Instructions for greasing and oiling moving parts.

Rules for Greasing and Oiling

Specific rules for greasing and oiling components.

12.2 Drawgear

Maintenance and care for the drawgear components.

Coupling Ball on Base Vehicle

How to maintain the coupling ball on the base vehicle.

Tension Ball Coupler

Maintenance of the tension ball coupler.

Changing the Friction Lining

Instructions for changing the friction lining.

Noises

Possible causes of noises from the tension ball coupler.

12.3 Brakes

Information on initial inspection and regular adjustment of brakes.

Initial Inspection

Requirements for the initial inspection of the wheel brakes.

12.4 Changing the Taillight Bulbs

Step-by-step guide to changing taillight bulbs.

12.5 Ventilation

Importance of ventilation for interior climate and avoiding corrosion.

12.6 Upkeep

General cleaning and upkeep procedures for the vehicle exterior.

Cleaning the Exterior

Rules and methods for cleaning the exterior of the camper.

Rules for Cleaning the Exterior

Specific rules for washing and drying the camper's exterior.

Cleaning with a High-Pressure Cleaner

Cautions and instructions for using a high-pressure cleaner.

Rules for Waxing the Surfaces

Guidelines for waxing and polishing exterior paint surfaces.

Rules for Treating Tar and Resin Stains

Methods for removing tar and resin stains.

Rules for Damage Repair

Importance of immediate repair for any damage to prevent corrosion.

Undercarriage

Information on the undercarriage coating and repair.

Chassis

Care for the chassis, especially after winter use.

Windows and Doors

Care and upkeep for windows and doors.

Rules for Upkeep

Tips for maintaining windows and doors.

Cleaning the Interior

General rules for cleaning the camper's interior.

Rules for Cleaning Seat Covers, Upholstery Covers and Curtains

How to clean interior fabrics and coverings.

Rules for Cleaning the Carpet

Methods for cleaning the camper's carpet.

Rules for Cleaning PVC Surfaces

How to clean PVC surfaces in the camper.

Rules for Furniture Surfaces

How to clean and maintain wooden furniture finishes.

Rules for Cleaning the Toilet Area

How to clean the toilet area and water system.

Rules for Cleaning the Sink

How to clean the sink.

Built-in Equipment Maintenance

Maintenance for heating systems and glycol mixture.

12.7 Winter Lay Up for the Camper

Preparation steps for storing the camper during winter.

General Rules for Winter Lay Up

General rules for preparing the camper for winter storage.

Interior Fittings Winter Preparation

How to prepare interior fittings for winter.

Heating Winter Preparation

Specific advice for heating the camper during winter.

Ventilation Guidelines for Winter

Ventilation guidelines for winter operation to prevent condensation.

Container Winter Preparation

How to prepare water containers and tanks for winter.

12.8 Winter Operation

General advice for using the camper during winter.

13. Waste Disposal and Environmental Protection

13.1 Environment and Mobile Travel

Principles of environmentally sound use of the camper.

Environmentally Sound Use

Guidelines for responsible behavior as a camper user.

Rules for Environmentally Sound Use

Specific rules for minimizing environmental impact.

Rules for Waste Water Disposal

How and where to dispose of waste water.

Faeces Tank Disposal Sites

Information on faeces tank disposal sites.

Rules for the Disposal of Faeces

Rules for adding cleaners to the faeces tank.

Disposal

Guidelines for emptying the faeces tank.

Rules for Trash Disposal

How to dispose of trash and recyclable materials.

Rules for Rest Areas

Rules for keeping rest areas clean and engine idling.

14. Technical Data

14.1 Tire Pressure Values

Table of tire sizes and recommended air pressures.

14.2 Weights in Accordance with 97/27/EG

Table listing weights for various camper models.

14.3 Basic Equipment

Weights of basic equipment objects and fluids.

14.4 Technical Data

Technical specifications including axle, brakes, and towbar.

14.5 Possibilities for Increasing Loads

Specifications for increasing the load capacity of camper models.

14.6 Tires and Rims

Details on tire sizes, rims, and tightening torques.

14.7 Lighting

Specifications for vehicle and interior lighting.

14.8 Moulding

Diagram illustrating the camper's moulding dimensions.

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