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INTRODUCTION

The Owners Manual for your new Airstream motorhome is designed to
explain
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Drapes,
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Plastic

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Bed---------------------------------------------------------11

Table-------------------------------------------------------------11

Sliding

Smo

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Gas

Alarm--------------...:----------------------------------------13

Fire

Extinguisher------------------------------------------------14

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LP

Gas-----------------------------------------------------------15

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Upholstery,

Tops----------------------------------------------------10

Sink------------------------------------------------------10

Ba

throom

Windows-------------------------------------------------11

Detector-------------------------------------------------12

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Carpet------------------------------------lO

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Water

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Drain

Regulator-----------------------------------------------16
System
Pump-----------------------------------------------------18
Pump

Water

and Waste

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Filter----------------------------------------------19

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Breakers---------------------------------------------------------30
Fuses-------------------------------------------------------------31
Lights------------------------------------------------------------31
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[\IRSTREAM, INC.

WARRANTY

COVERAGE

When you buy a new
authorized
defects

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The

warranty

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purchase

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material

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Batteries

Fuses and Bulbs
Radio and
Microwave
Generator

LIMITED

WARRANTY

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Airstream, Inc.

Manual. Airstream, Inc. will not

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DAMAGES

responsible

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Airstream Limited Warranty.

for

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expenses include,

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EXPLANATION OF AIRSTREAM LIMITED

WARRANTY

The Airstream Limited Warranty
WARRANTY
notification
to

obtain

during

IDENTI FICATION

from your

warrant'y

the

warranty

dealer

it

should be kept

of

period.

EXCLUSIONS
Normal Wear

Items
coverings,
out
usage,

such as

within

weather

tires,

water

window, door and

the

one

year

and

atmospheric

warranty

vent

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strongly
receipt
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becomes

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of delivery

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for

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unless Airstream is

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delivery. Glass

accidental

any damage

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the

sale. Since

purifier

seals

sent

in

the

packs,
will show

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conditions.

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caused

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by

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notified

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breakage,

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to

you

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motorhome

curtains,

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to

inspect

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lot.

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Airstream

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on your

upholstery,

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the

motorhome upon

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is

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amount of

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parts

air,

improper

be held responsible.

can

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chemicals of a sulfurous

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fade

curtains

and upholstery. Conditions of this

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responsibility of

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warranty,

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upholstery,

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owner's

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etc.

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use

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

new

WARNING: On

miles.

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90-95

units

ft.

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check

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bolts

every

200 miles

for

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wash

filter.

and

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CAMPING

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you and your family

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away

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from open flame!

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system of your motorhome is

extinguisher. If

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located

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in

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,\irstream
stations

wonderful

owners have parked

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farm lands. In time you will develop a knack

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hookups

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good

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connections.

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weekend

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you may find

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level and where

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off

the

State,

obtain

hookups of

published which

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services

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vent

hole when filling.

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for

you

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the

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campgrounds

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refrigerator

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city

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overnight

at

most campgrounds.

to

plug into 110 volt

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circumstances

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people

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problem you must provide
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content

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kerosene

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and

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and

cloth.

possible

remove

-9-

INTERIOR

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Airstream

durability

on you.

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steel

wax: Simply wipe

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streaks

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The

shower
light
OR

weight,

DETERGENT ONLY. NEVER USE SCOURING POWDER.

pan

high

in

your

strength

bathroom

plastic

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made

material.

of a special

WHEN

ABS

long wearing,

CLEANING USE SOAP

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good
protect
your

rewax

grade

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the

paste

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motorhome,
surfaces a heavy
lasting

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convert
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of

holds

table

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wax

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front

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or

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up

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into

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from

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in

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rear

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closet.

projectile.
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S\IOKE DETECTOR
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smoke

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detector

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detector

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is

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located

indicator

right.

in the ceiling of your motorhome.

light on your

detector

lets

vou

know

When
of

the

the

test

indicator

switch,

light, which you can

flashes once a minute, the

normally. (Model 83P has a

the

air

alarm

to

be

take

alarm

in

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particles

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in

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up

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detector

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the

signal

30 days.

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sounding

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air.

completely

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of your

detector

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to

10

after

the

detector

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detector.

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has sensed smoke

automatically

a minute

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to

detector's

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order

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until

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the

alarm sounds.

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to

react.

year

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immediately when

minute. The low

each

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detector

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off

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clear

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free

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is a good idea

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the

sure

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at

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detector

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WARNING:

operate
Vacuum

This

Remove

properly

the

can

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carefully
openings of

uses

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standard

following

nine

batteries.

Eveready #522, #1222, #216

and

Duracell # MN

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Duracell

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not

use any

with

dust

off

batteries

other

the

1604

# 1604P, # 1604S

are

other

batteries.

detector

be done when you open

battery

remove any dust

the

sensing chamber. Replace

before

cleaning. Use a

on

the

volt

batteries.

available

kind

of

at

battery.

sensing chamber

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detector

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detector

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the

battery

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any

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detector

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detector

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the

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not

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battery.

and

-12-

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remove
mild soapy
it
components. Replace

the

detector's

the

battery.

water,

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rinse it with a

cover

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cloth.

the

when

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careful

battery

it

becomes

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cloth

and close

dampened with

not

dirty.

cover

to

get

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any

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cover

dampened

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on

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and

with

and dry

detector

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replace

LP

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keeps
Operating

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indicator
alarm

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on

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GAS

ALARM

LP

gas

alarm

it

near

Instructions

the

light. Wait

will beep

surrounding

guard.

battery

the

unit's

atmosphere.

CAUTION:

Do

not

such

paint

as

cleaners,

the

DO NOT DIRECT
UNIT.

after

is mounted on

majority of gas appliances.

on/off

for

unit.

air

ANY

closing

or

clean

for

approximately

it.

switch

the

unit's

When

Do

not

freshners,

FLAME

OR

the

cover

the

wall in

to

the

"on" position thus

alarm

one minute while

the

alarm stops

spray

hair

directly

sprays,

OTHER INTENSE

whenever

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to

sound. When this happens,

onto

insecticides,

you have

galley

the

the

the

HEAT

area.

activating

sensor

unit is

unit

etc.

SOURCE

opened

This position

stabilizes

activated

any

it

to

the

red
the

to

and

chemicals

AT

THE

When
a

powered

period

of

THE PRESENCE OF DANGEROUS FUMES

by a

more

vehicle

battery

than a week,

that

it

is advisable

has

been
to

WILL

off

automatic

turn

the

unit

ACTIVATE THE BUZZER,
WARNING THE USER OF POTENTIAL DANGER. The following
be

taken

immediately:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Extinguish
Have
Turn
Use

vapor

proper

off

all

forced

level.

all

cigarettes

extinguisher

gas

outlets

ventilation

The

alarm

and

ready.

and

to

will

other

safety

reduce

stop

open flames.

valves.

the

concentration

when a

safe

level

reached.

-13-

off.

steps

of

charge

should

of

gas

fumes is

for

or

5.

Evacuate

the

area.

6. Call

EXPLOSION

IT

INTO

FAMILIARIZE

FIRE

The

checked

EXTINGUISHER

fire

extinguisher

on a

knows how

operate

unclear,
happy

SAFETY:

to

the

check

assist

Many things

for

professional help (Fire Department).

AND

PRACTICE. PREPARE YOUR OWN SAFETY CHECK

FIRE

OTHERS

PREVENTION

WITH

just

to

regular

release

basis. \1ake

the

extinguisher.

with your local fire
you and your family.

can

be construed as

your common sense. If you
material
potential

or

for

any

other

accident

hazardous material, we

is

greatly

IS

SOUND

IT.

COMMON

SENSE.

inside your forward door should have

sure

extinguisher

If you find

safety

are

careless

your family,

storage

the

bracket,

directions

department.

related,

with matches,

but

are

especially

and how

on

We

Ire

the

cigarettes,

sure you

the

sure

most important

increased.

PUT

LIST

the

to

charge

the

cook,

properly

AND

extinguisher

they

will be

flammable

realize

your

is

-14-

PLUMBING

LPG SYSTEM

Your

(Liquid
two
widely
and

Butane

ORIFICES

WHICH
dependent

large

more

the
count

If
lines.
pressure
appliance
the

motorhome

Petroleum

basic

used

Propane

freezes

WILL

amounts

than

average,

on

you

have

In

next

WARNING:

All

pilot
motorhome
be

checked

use

open

is

equipped

Gas).

types

on

vou will in warm

one

this

before

closest

closest,

lights

of

LPG in common

where

IN THE

with

allowed

fuel

periodically

temperatures

is

used

at

BURN EITHER FUEL. How long a full

usage.
of

hot

month

event,

you

to

etc.

and
tank

where

32°F

normal

as

LPG-,\PPLL\NCES

I n

water,

of

usage

the

the

can

light

the

tanks

appliances

and

for leaks

with

LPG burns

are

subfreezing

compared

cold

weather,

and

cooking

weather

cooking

tank
air

from

to

must

the

until

and

the

run

pilots.

must be

permanently

with

a

permanently

with a clean

usage:

normally

to

when

other

tank.

out,

be

forced

it

lights

turned

mounted

ammonia

flame.

Butane

above

temperatures

-40°F

ARE

when

extensively,

Hold a

for

OF THE UNIVERSAL TYPE

you

you may do

appliance

air

may

out

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and

stays

off

LPG

free

mounted

blue

and

Propane.

freezing

are

Propane.

tank

are

you will

limited

use,

have

through

lit.

during

tank.

soapy

flame.

the

of

using

you

gotten

the

to

the

tank

common,

gas

Then

for

There

Butane

year

ALL

OF THE

will

the

furnace,

naturally

cooking.

can

probably

into

lines

by

pilot

move

refueling

Gas lines should

water.

Do

LPG

are

round,

since

last

use

On

the

gas

of

the

of

the

not

is

is

to

CAUTION:

Moisture
controlling
burner,
add

the

or

alcohol

regulator.

WARNING:

If

gas

can
abnormal
qualified

LPG

in

the

proper

the

flame may go

to

your

be smelled,

situation

service

LPG

tank

pressure.

tank

occurs,

center

will

This may

out

so

the

moisture will be absorbed and pass through

appliance

shut

off

or

Airstream

cause

a malfunction

result

frequently.

pilots

tank

Service

-15-

fail

valve

of

the

in

the

flame

Many

to

refueling

stay

on,

immediately and

Center.

regulator

lifting

stations

or

any

call

off

in

the

will

other

on

a

LPG

Regulator

The

LPG
pressure
column. Only
etc.

should

regulators

service

service

used

with

personnel

regulators.

on

t\irstream

a normal

trained

outlet

in

the

motorhomes

pressure

proper

procedures,

are

setting

designed for low

of

11.5"

codes,

\vater

standards.

Have
regulator
become

open.

Replace
evidence

examine
solid

Airstream

the

regulator

vent

plugged

any

of

regulators

POL

Service

opening

by mud,

regulator

external

adaptor

inspected

COrrOSlfln,

direct

(horiwntal

Center

on

insects,

that

l\

is

BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY
WARNING:

equipped

Do

with

NOT

safety

store

devices

excessive.
WARNING:

appliances

overhead
A

warning
provide
amount
vehicle,
dangers

not

be

when

the

Do

need

vent

or

label

an

adequate

of

oxygen

and

proper

of

asphyxiation.

used

for

appliance

NOT use cooking

fresh

turn

has

air

on

exhaust

been

supply

supply is

ventilation

comfort

is

used

each

time

both

first

snow,

has had

Dr

corrosion

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mounting)

recummended

LP

containers

that

appliances

for

safe
fan

located
of

fresh

limited

when using

I t

is

especially

heating

for

as

a long

the

and

ice,

water

to

vent

operation.

and

in

the

air

for

due

the

period

tank

is

refilled.

second

inside

the

for

for

stage

paint,

in
container

this

etc.

the

the

signs

service.)

spring

spring
valve

of

within vehicle. LP

gas should

for

the

comfort

Before

Make

regulators

Vents must remain

case,

case.

by means of a

corrosion.

containers

pressure

heating.

operation

open window.

cooking

area

to

remind you

combustion. Unlike homes,

to

the

size

of

the

the

cooking

important

danger

of

of

time.

appliances

that

cooking appliances

asphyxiation

sure

the

does

not

or

shows

Closely

(An

are

become

Cooking

open

to

the

recreational

will avoid

is

greater

WARNING:

grills

of

and

this

Portable

stoves~

equipment

fuel-burning

shall

not

inside

be used inside

the

asphyxiation.
WARNING: A Warning Label has

This

PERCENT
uncontrolled

container

label

reads:

OF

CAPACITY. Overfilling

gas

will

contain

flow

DO

NOT

which

dpproximately 80

FILL

can

gas.

equipment, including wood and

the

recreational

been

located

CONTAINER(S)

the

cause

fire

percent

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recreational

vehicle

near

the

LP

gas

container

or

explosion. A properly filled

of

its

vehicle.

may

TO

LP

MORE

cause

gas

volume as liquid

container.

THAN

can

result

charcoal

The use
fire

or

80

in

LP

WARNING:

Do

not

bring

inside

the

WARNING:

IF

YOU

SMELL

or

vehicle

GAS:

store

LP

gas

because a fire

containers,

or

explosion may result.

gasoline

or

other

flammable liquids

1.

2.

3.

Extinguish any open flames,

Do

not

touch

Shut

off

the

connection.

4. Open doors and
the

5. Leave

6. Have

area

the

gas system

using again.

WARNING:
LP

gas

regulators

must always be installed
downward. Regulators
with a protective
that

cover

excessive

is

gas

cover.

kept

in

pressure

electrical

gas supply

other

until

that

Make

place

causing

ventilating

odor

checked

are

sure

to

minimize

fire

pilot

lights and all smoking materials.

switches.

at

the

tank

valve(s)

or

gas supply

openings.

clears.

and

leakage

with

not

in compartments have been equipped

that

regulator

vent

blockage which could

or

explosion.

source

the

vent

corrected

diaphragm

faces

downward and

vent

before

facing

result

in

-17-

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and pull
idea to

SYSTE\I - S

the

water

the

let

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strange

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EL

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CONT.~INED

tank

by

opening

vent

the

plug. A

water

run through

RVers usually fill

that

may be

distasteful

the

garden

their

exterior

hose

the

hose for a

tanks

to

access

can

them.

now be

short

with

door, remove

inserted.

time to flush

"home"

water

screw

It's

to

cap

a good

it

out.

avoid

The amount of
you may fill

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pump

the

switch

will only

the

hot

located

sputter.
is being pushed
steady
faucet.
stream.

Once
will

stream

the

shut

It

will

All

other

system

off.
automatically.
to

cycle

CAUTION:
water

WATER

on and

The

supply and when you

PUMP

water

side

tank

of

in
until

the

on

This

out

through

of

water

sputter

faucets

is filled with

When a

If

the

faucet

off

rapidly.

water

AND

FILTER

the

tank

may be

water

galley

the

is

because

will come from

for

can

overflows

or

monitor panel. For some time

the

the

lines. Once

a

short

now be
water

faucet

pump must be

leave

is

is

just

your

checked

lavatory

water

the

time,

opened

and

the

opened

barely

turned

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out

of

faucet

heater

the

faucet.

but

until

faucets

the

open

off

unattended.

on

the

:Vlonitor Panel,

the

fill.

and

turn

on

the

open

is

being filled and

water

will soon

all

closed,

air

heater

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expel

is

expelled.

the

open a cold

water
pump will come
it

is normal

when hooked

for

the

water

faucet
is full a
a

steady

back

the

up

to

or

air

pump

on

pump

city

The

water

The

filter

dirt

and sand. To remove

ends,

pump and
screen

separate

the

filter

should be

screen

housing, remove

are

cleaned

the

screen,

located

-18-

in

the

bottom of

periodically

disconnect

the

screen,

to

the

the

prevent

rubber

clean

kitchen

cabinet.

accumulation

hoses from both

and

replace.

of

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FILTER

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,

TO

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3.

4.

5.

Remove
Pull

Remove
Lift
Assemble

screw

top

from base.

screen

"0"

ring from its

by

PUMP

through top.

to

reversing

FILTER

Do

clean

not

damage

or

replace.
cavity,
above

"0"

lubricate

procedure.

ring

seal.

with silicone

grease.

-19-

Cleaning

To

clean

several

the

gallons
Then flush
drain
must be

the

cleaned

Fresh

the

tank

the

system.

Water

pour some

of

water,

tank

Then

further

out

refill

the

Tank

bicarbonate
and allow
by

opening a

,'lith

following

to

stand

faucet,

fresh

drinking

procedure

of soda

for

allowing

is

into

the

filler spout with

a minimum of four hours.

the

water.

If

water
the

pump to

water

tank

recommended.

1.

Prepare
household

2.

gallon
Pour 1 gallon

of

capacity

3.

4. Allow

5. Drain

Add

enough

closed

the

water.

6. Excessive
removed
of 1 quart

7. Drain

8. Drain

NOTE: The

in

the

you

stand

the

valve

part

the
the

tank

that

outside

under

a sodium

bleach

(5

water.

of

into

the

empty

potable

system

hypochlorite

hypochlorite

by

rinsing

of

vinegar
system
system

and flush
and

drain

extends

and open

the

corner

hypochlorite

l/~

to

6%)

solution

in a

(Common household

hypochlorite

water

water

to

to

stand

solution

taste

the

system

solution

tank.
completely
for

three

from

or

odor

with a vinegar

to 5 gallons of

with

fresh

refill

valve is

slightly

of

the

the

with

fresh

located

over

double

galley

under

the

side

ratio

of

bleaches

for

fill

using

the

potable

1/4

cup of

are

Pure x and Chlorox.)

each

water

hours.

the

system

remammg

and

in

the

solution mixed in a

water.

drinking

drinking

the

step

water.

water.

forward end

of

the

double

door you will be able

cabinet.

bleach

fifteen

system.

refill

water

side

water

gallons of

with

potable

system

of

the

door. If

to

and

to

one

ratio

galley

feel

is

-20-

CITY

The

rear

Use
is
inlet
of

than

WATER

city

water

wheel

a high

tasteless,

is a

hose.

normal,

standard

unexpectedly.

HOOK-LP

hook

up

well.

pressure

odorless

hose

and

garden

This way you

plus you

have a spare

is

on

the

of

at

non-toxic

hose

have

left

least

designed

thread.

the

ability

hose should

(roadside)

1/2"

diameter.

'liVe

to

of

for

RV

suggest

reach

one

the

vehicle

It

should be

use.

you

carry

hook ups

fail

or

behind

The

city

two

farther

become

the

one

that

water

lengths

away

damaged

After
the

sputtering

heater

you

achieved
the

During

position.

hooking

park,

is

get

air

in
city

slowly

until

empty

a

steady

at

the

A

pressure.

WINTERIZING
When

storing
precautions
ventilation
flush

out

water

and

all

system

Instructions

paragraphs

on

up

the

hose ;lnd

one

lines

water

check

AND

your

open

all

it

flow

faucet

opera

J

the

will

Llkc

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the

going

ttun

valve

STOR,\GE

motorhome

as you would

rain

protection.

the

drain

lines

including

for

draining

winterizing.

,m

tn

built

in

the

the

turning

faucet.

is

expelled

some

\Vater

others

them

the

into

for

your

and

water

water

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time

at

the

should be

water

the

short

own

In

addition,

the

holding
heater
system

on

from

before

pump

pump

home

the

city

will be a

the

all

faucet.

opened

switch

protects

or

long

with

for

tanks.

and

are

explained

water

valve

lot

system.

the

air

Once a steady

long

enough

should be in

it

from

periods

regard

prolonged

the

water

Also

storage

drain

in

provided

of

spurts

If

the

is

expelled

city

use

to,

perishables,

the

storage

the

and

water

and

flow

to

expel

the

off

water

the

same

periods,

entire
tank.

following

in

is

THE

MAIN CONSIDER,·\TI001

IN

FREEZING DAMAGE TO THE HOT
WASTE DRAIN
TANKS, THE

SYSTE\l

WATER

(I

\CLLOING

III, \ ['f-:R

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-:~l-

WINTERIZING IS TO GUARD AGAINST

AND

THE TRAPS), THE

COLD

WATER

SYSTE;'vIS, THE

WATER

HOLDING

THE BATTERY.

vVI

0JTERI Z I:\G PROCEDURES

1.

'I

Open

Open all

faucets

drain

and prop

valves.

toilet

open.

a. vVater tank:

through

b.

Cold

curbside

c.

Hot

water

water

3.

4.

After

water

quits

Attach a length
into

RV

antifreeze

on

container.

5. Turn pump on and
and

the

toilet.

6. Pour a

7. Dump holding

8. Remove
Bring up

cup

of

batteries

to

full

the

tanks.

charge

Under

side double door.

water

line drain: Access through

rear

double door is open.

line drain: Drains

heater.

draining

of

hose

shut

to

the

container.

operate

RV

antifreeze

and

store

about

until

where

every

corner

of

kitchen

cabinet

cabinet

out

plug on

the

lower

valves.

intake

side of

water

pump and

This may be diluted. Follow

antifreeze

down

each

there

six weeks

is

apparent

sink and

is

no

danger

with a trickle

at

shower

of

-

access

when

face

insert

directions

all

faucets

drain.

freezing.

charger.

of

9. Remove any items from
canned

Note:

If

amount

from your

goods

you wish

of

antifreeze

dealer.

and

cosmetics.

to

bypass your

necessary,

unit

that

may be damaged

water

heater

you may

in

purchase

order

a kit

by

freezing,

to

cut

for

such

as

down on

the

this purpose

-22-

DR:\I~

.-\ND

\V,-\STE

SY'STE:VlS

Your motorhome
and

sewage.

the

drain

tighten
capacity

CAUTION:

Never

they
Colored
stores

DEODORIZERS

There
form.

dissolve

On your
system.
tank
cleaning

water

the

was a valid

put

wet

won't

toilet

offer

are
These

the

monitor

You

will

back

job

laws

dissolve and

tissue

many

not

solids in

to

is

equipped

At

one

could

in

this

choice

strength

tissue

designed for

deodorizers

only

your

panel

should

up

into

say

the

with

time

is

it

was

be dumped on

area

it

in lieu

paper
can

slower

towels

"catch" in

to
RVs

on

combat

check

least.

odor,

tank.

only "HOLDING

frequently

the

toilet

one

holding

thought

the

became

of

dissolve

that

the

market

but

first,

tank

for

both

two

ground.

apparent

two small

or

tissues

the

mechanism

than

tanks

tanks.

in

white. Most

were

As

more and more

one

larger

your holding

of

will completely dissolve.

in

stimulate

TANK

to

avoid

then

tablet,
the

I" is

overfilling.

the

shower.

liquid

bacteria

used

the

drain

better,

tank

the

dump valve.

RV

and

that

on

An

An

water

figuring

states

with

more

tank

since

accessory

powder

works

the

overfilled

unpleasant

to

drain

EMPTYING TANKS
Almost

Woodalls
To

onto
secure.

sure

Pull

drained.

material
water

all

empty

the
that
the

and

campground

and

Rand McNally also

the

tank

dump

Attach

the

dump

The holding

is removed. Close

repeat

valve

hose

valve

attach

the

is

until

will

have

the

outlet

outlet

placed

handle as

tank
clean.

end

so

must be flushed

the

dumping

list

sewer

and

rotate

of

it

will

far

dump

Replace

facilities.

dumping

hose by

the

hose

drain

as

it

valve

the

stations.

pressing

clockwise

to

the

completely.

will go and

out

until

and

refill

cap

prior

Park

until

sewage

wait

all

the

to

traveling.

directories

the

bayonet

it

feels

outlet,

until

paper

tank

such

fitting

solid and

making

the

tank

and

waste

with

as

is

clean

-23-

WHEN PARKED

AND

CONNECTED

TO SEWER OUTLET

When you

tank
full.
HOLDING TANK

dump

ONLY

are

valve

BY

in a park

closed,
SENDING
AT

CO:\IPLETELY WASH

This

practice
could
the
few
the

lead

dump

miles.

solids

Draining

When

designed

traveling

to

valve,

into

the

for

will

avoid

an

unpleasant

fill

The

turbulence

suspension

tank

as

in

RV

use.

and

connected

and

A L'\RGE VOLUME

ONE TINIE

.-\'vVAY.

the

accumulation

cleaning

the

tank

and

so

the

described

sub-freezing

Follow

the

empty

WILL

about

surging

tank

will

protect

temperatures

directions

to a sewer

the

tank

outlet

whenever

OF

LIQUID

keep

it

becomes
THROUGH

the

holding

almost

THE

TOILET PAPER AND OTHER SOLIDS

of

job.

half

can

full

of

be

solids

Should

the

drained.

it

on

with

water

from

use

the

in

the

holding
solids
water,

will

freezing

a

winteriZing

container.

tank

accumulate,

then

drive

usually

during

which

close

for

dissolve

storage.

solution

a

-24-

WATER

PUMP

Manufacturer:

The

switch

turning

To

is normal
of
since

water

Once

the

moments

toilet

it

operate,
water.

the

won't

you

cold

side.
as

so

the

on make

for

pump

have

Now when
automatically.

faucet
cycle

is

closed.

rapidly

for

the

turn

the

the

If

the

is

be

obtained

a full

You will

air

is

air

is

the

faucets

Whenever a

on

and

Shur-

1740

Elkhart,
Phone:

water

sure

your

pump

faucet

system

forcing

s\vitch

to

has

water

until

stream

get

being

all

purged.

purged.

are

If a faucet

off.

This is

Flo

~Iarkle

pump

fresh

spit

been

into

the

of

water

the

all

faucet

is only

Street

Indiana

~19-~94-7581

is

located

water

on and

and

sputter

drained,

the

water

same

Repeat

turned

is

not

harmful

tank

open

water

heater

on

the

spit

with

off

opened

open

46514-

on

the

is full.

the
prior
this

heater

is

hot

and

sputter,

the

the

the

a small amount

to

the

monitor

hot

to

may

side

getting

panel.

of a

take a few

and a solid

completely

side,

turn

other

but

faucets

filled.

it

only

pump will

pump will run

pump.

faucet.

a full

off

quit

the

Before

It

stream

minutes

stream

of

and open

for

a few

and

the

running

until

the

pump will

The

pump

Properly

Prime:

Air-Lock: Pump will not

enough

switch

Installed,

The

pump will

to

pressurize

should

the

the

be

turned

Pump Will:

automatically

air-lock

entrapped

Run Dry: Pump will run drv for

Battery

Check

pump from

Fully

valve

automatically

Drain: At fr('t'

Valve: Built-ill

the

dangers

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is

opened.

when

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the

air

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extended

pump

draws a mere 7 to

prevents

city

water

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closed.

the

itself.

compression

force

periods

back-flow

pressure

steady

motorhome is

stroke

the

check

without

valve open.
damage.
7

and

(up

to

200

come on when
flow

of

water

unattended.

is

powerful

1/2

amps.

can

protect

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the

faucet

and

shuts

the

or

off

-25-

TROCBLE

SHOOTI\iG

:VIotor

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Motor

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does

runs

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to

check

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Is

battery

t~re

any

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terminals

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switch

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fuse

Is

water

but

no

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water

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there

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air

leaking

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inlet

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using a filter.

Is

outlet

but

water

be

certain

for

air

discharged?

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in

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good?

frozen

water

tank

kinks

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disconnected?

corroded?

position?

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pump

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t'rnptv')

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the

inlet

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inlet

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check

filter

the

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ters

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air

has

been

in

the

input

head?

hose

side

hose?

fittings?

plugged?

line

just

bled

of

off

the

before

the

pump.

the

lines

filter.

and

water

heater.

Pump

The

pump
opened.
in

the

forget

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no

it

joins

it.

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tightly
problem
pump

goes

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from

the

pump

cycles

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lines.

to

check

leak

the

can

screwed

is

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high

valve

on

and

off

will

normally

however,

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the

outside

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be

detected,

system

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make a perfect

on

the

NOT

on

be

and

an

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off

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pressur,'

held

open

when

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cycles

be a leaky

city

at

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pump.

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all

outlets

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problem
be a problem

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in

the

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kin

into

the

are

closed.

and

off)

all

valves

valve

entry

off.

valve.

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the

pump

is in

pump

the

which

low

plastic

when a faucet

are

closed,

or a dripping

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may

the

in

the

fitting,

off.

the

in

the

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system.

pump.

allows

pressure

parts.

check

faucet.

be

output

hose

size

it

remains

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water

area.

is

partially

for a leak

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leaking.

hose

where

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clamp

with a cap

off,

however,

to

escape

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for

not

the

the

a

-26-

Pump does

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wall
battery
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of

charge

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a

screwdriver.

normally,

mechanism.

not

switch

tapping

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achieve

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may be

the

fails

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to

shut

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the

switch

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shut

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for

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cap

pump

off,

temporary

Or

the

on

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end

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you may

control

pump

of

in

have

switch

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all

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the

pump.

mechanism may be

pump

other

to

with

respects

replace

the

the

:-'.

low

handle

to run

switch

Pump

If

assembly

CAUTION:

pump head assembly.

One

pump

for a leaking

the

head

pump

cause

head.

leaks.

until

of

head

they

Do

the

If

or

not

the

broken

leaks,

are

over

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pump

leaking

first

snug.

tighten.

so,

then

head

piston.

try

cracking

water

to

tighten

The

replace.

is

escaping

the

leak

may

may be

screws

water

back

in

be

from a crack

freezing

near

the

the

motor,

pump

in

inside

head

the

the

check

-27-

TOILET

011anufacturer:

OPERATION

To flush, pull

delay

between

forward

pulling

This delay is used

proper

bowl

refill,

MAINTENANCE
No

routine

Bowl

or

concentrated

maintenance

any

other
or

powder.)

WINTERIZING

on
the

to

build

required

high

high

acid

Thetford

Box

P.O.

.-\nn

Arbor,:VII 48106

313-769-6000

the

lever

lever

up

and

an

for odor

is

required. To

grade,

non-abrasive

content

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1

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until

water

getting

internal

control,

clean

household

swirls,

then

a good swirl

water

after

supply which insures a

the

lever

the

unit use

cleaner.

cleaners.

release.

is

to

be

is

released.

Thetford

Do

not

(No scouring

A

short

expected.

Aqua

use highly

1.

2.

Draining Method.

Completely drain

toilet

water

supply line leaving

the
valve open. This valve may be kept open
object
pressure

into

to

the

flush hole in

drain

water

line,

the

toilet

bowl.

valve

(caution:

position.)

Antifreeze

Use

recreational
plumbing system. (Caution:
fresh

water

Method.

system.

vehicle

These

type

are

antifreeze

Never

use

highly

to

automotive

toxic.)

the

water

by

inserting

a

When using

should be held in

winterize

the

type

fresh

antifreeze

supply

suitable

air

open

water

in

-28-

Note:
until

If

the

water

ice

is

inadvertently

is

thawed.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

frozen

Otherwise

in

damage

the

to

toilet,

toilet

do not

could

attempt

occur.

to flush

Symptom:

Water

Cure: Check to

caused
If

ball valve.
disconnecting
either

which
valve
seal

water

side of

is

to

is in

by

foreign

running

(Part

the

accessible

remove. When

place

place.

Symptom:
Cure: If

connection,

If

the
tightness.
height.
Adjust

Toilet

the

leak

and

leak

is

at

If

leak

The

height

accordingly

keeps running
see

that

material

persists,

the

in

and

the

into
lever

bottom

the

the

closes

lever

bowl.

of

works

#08881.) This is accomplished

water

the

on

the

leaks.

is in

refer

the

continues,

and

line, and removing
base of
through

the

the

installing

exit

end of

the

to

the

closet

There

is

back

installation

flange

remove

should be

replace

the

ball valve

hole in

the

new ball

the

valve

water
of

on

the

instructions.

area,

the

between

closet

the

toilet,

check

toilet

1/4"

flange

all

the

the
stem,

toilet

before

the

the

way. S

ticking

bowl.

satisfactorily,

by

removing

two 1

and

5/8"

the

long

1/2"

base. Pull down on

valve,

make

the

sure

valve is

floor.

check

and

and

seal

the

the

closet

check

7/16"

if damaged.

water

flange

the

above

may be

replace

the

screws

long
the

#08903

screwed

supply line

nuts

closet

the

flange

floor.

the

lever,

on

screw

the

in

for

Symptom: Poor flush.
Cure: The

should be

I f

the

obtained

problem
supply. The
per

minute

to

lever

must be held fully open during

within

persists,

water

ensure

five

seconds.

remove

the

supply line flow

an

adequate

flush.

water

rate

the

flush. A good flush

supply line and

should be

at

check

least

the

eleven

water

quarts

-29-

ELECfRICAL

OPERATION

The lights and
current.
operation

The

battery
is supplied
isolator.
battery,
prevents
leave

The

second
converter
an

automatic

only

charges

of

The

but

you from

an

interior

when you

This means

the

is

to

once

method

time.
Note:

current
charging

The
you

It

the

voltage

converter

turn

the

should be

latch

converter.

appliances

vehicle.

charged

the

electric

the

light

of

battery

the

battery,

monitor

and

is

located

and open

in your motorhome

the

charge

from two

coach

battery

current

ignition key is

accidentally

on

or

fan running.

charging

are

plugged into

charger

it

but

noted

panel

not

the

if you

battery

actual

under

the

are

operated

of your

different

from

can

flow from

turned

battery

sources.

the

alternator
the

off

the

When you drive,

alternator

circuit

running down your engine

your

is

coach

city

easier

battery

is

power. If we

to

understand.

will also provide "load"

are

driving

condition

battery

the

end of

door you will

status.

the

or

plugged

meter

couch

discover

by

12

volt D.C.

is

important

to

current

and through

to

the

is

broken. This

through

call

The

current

battery

the
the
converter

at

into

if you

110 volt

converter

the

110

will be sensing

toward

more

the

rear.

features

the

the

coach

not

same

volt

the

of

the

If

You will

not

only

you will also find
The 110

breakers
circuit

It

is normal
reason.
If

it

it

will be

that
WARNING:

indication
circuit.

service

volt

or

fuses in your home. If an

breaker

Just

kicks

back

necessary

particular

of a shorted

DO

technician

circuit

kicks

for

turn

circuit.

If

NOT

see

the

a

off

the

check

the

automotive

110

volt

breakers

out,

preventing

breaker

it

to

the

in

d few minutes

fllr \

nu

breaker

circui

continue

and

circuit

perform

to

occasionally

off

position

to

reduce

kicks

t

in

the

to

reset

correct

type

breaker.

the

overload

damage

then

the

the

off

immediately

wiring

the

the

problem.

fuses

for

the

12

volt

same function as

or

to

the

kick

back on and

circuit

short

wire
off

is

probably overloaded and

circuit

or a fire.

for

what

it

number of appliances

or

appliances

breaker.

after

resetting

Have

operating

an

wiring, but

the

circuit

occurs

seems

will be

or

lights

it

on

experienced

the

no

reset.

on

is

an

that

-30-

The

12

volt

small l-\TC

readily

The

available

two

type

digit

fuses

are

used

at

number on

located
by

most

next

to

the

many automobile

service
the

stations

top of

the

110 volt

manufacturers

and all

fuse

indicates

breakers.

automotive

its

amperage

(GM).

stores.

Thev

-They

are

the
are

rating.

CAUTION:

the

new

matches

l-\TC

type

fuses
Normally this
head

of

the

As

viewed from

the

fuse is blown

Illustration.

When

can

fuse

replacing

the

old.

are

removed

fuses

always

by

pulling them

make

sure

straight

be done with your fingers, but if one is

can

be gripped \vith pliers

the

side.

the

inverted

GOOD

3n

inverted

L

"U" is visible through

will

to

aid removal.

be melted

out

BLOWN

the

out

across

amperage

of

the

tight

the

plastic.

the

rating

converter.

the

plastic

top.

See

of

If

The

12

volt

system

monitor

panel.

LIGHTS
The

lights

all

have

bunk lights. The
overhead
someone

.ccess

the
and
then
available

cabinet

crawls

to

the

base. The

pulling

twisted

straight

counterclo(

from your

down

bulbs h

fluore~\

provides power

switches

remote

on

the

driver's

(lilt

Ilf

.'!

1:t'!J

"i!

:ulbs

I

'll

t _ ! Iidment

h.\

1-('

dedi"r

r many camping

to

adjacent

switch

to

is

side.

the bunk and

bv

squeezing

are

removed

type

Llbout

one

-31-

the

lights, fans,

them, plus a

located

You

in

will

forgets

the

by

appreciate

lens until

giving them a

the

to

turn

appliances,

remote

switch

forward

it

the

the

lights off.

they

end of

first

are

quarter

bulbs must be depressed slightly

quarter

turn

to remove. Bulbs

stores.

pump and

on

the
the'

time

free

of

turn

are

ROOF

VE:-.iTS

Some of
operated
a

small

There

needed

The
the

rear
when
partially
so

the

the

unit

the

for

amount.

is

no

they

vents

have

of

you

travel.

open.

motorhomes

and

roof

long

regular

are

the

tend

RANGE EXHAUST

The

range

the

second

according
the

front

water
To

change

come

free

and

exhaust

for

to

usage.

edge

let

it

the

from

vents

period

maintenance

easily

been

changed.

installed

motorhome.

RVers have

Some

say

aren't

to

suck

has

two

a

light.

Sliding

to

come down

air

dry.

12

volt

the

frame.

include

of

time

without

so

the
This allows you
argued

the

vents

stuffy.

in

dust.

switches.

The

filter

the

out

light

bulb (#912)

The bulb pulls

a

12

required.

side

for

exhaust

Others

One

should be

filter

of

the

volt

fan. The fan should

the

vent

cap

being

If any new

of

the

cap

that

to

leave

years

say

hot

for

about

air

the

the

driving with
when

vents

fan

washed

toward

straight

frame.

slide

the

outside

Soak

the

lens down and

out

of

opened

parts

raises

them

on a

partially

they

cause

blower

are

a vacuum in

motor,

regular

wall will allow

the

filter

the

base.

not

at

are

is

toward

the

driving

in dish

it

be

least

ever

open

vents

and

basis

will

MONITOR PANEL
The

Jensen

water

is
Airstream
ones,

only

Included
pump

The

operation

switch
Atwood
until

the
heater
required

in

has

one

on

water

burner

hasn't

since

Micro

your

elected

of

the

is

directly

heater.

been

air

Monitor

tanks

the

holding

panel

included

below

is

ignited
used

in

the

and
to

is

When

for

gas

panel

the

use

the

in

the

or

is used so you

state

one

large

tank

monitors will be

water

the

plumbing

monitor

the

switch

the

"try"

a while

line will have

of

pump

it

charge

holding

switch.

section

panel
is

depressed

cycle

is

normal

[0

can

easily

of

the

coach

tank

instead

functioning.

Information

of

this

is

for

the

the

is

completed.

for

be purged.

tell

battery.

manual.

electronic

red

light

a few

how much

of

two small

on

will flash

If

the

cycles

Since

water

ignition

water
to

be

-32-

TV

A:-JTE;\J"0L-\/

,-\bove

is

for

coaxial

the

refrigerator

a

standard

TV

cable

JACK

for

12

is

the

the

volt

antenna.

TV

jack.

accessory

It

plug.

has

two

receptacles.

The

small

is

for

The

hookup

largest

of

Your
so no

T\'

antenna

maintenance

is

built

is

required.

CAUTION: Drilling holes

may be

detrimental

to

reception.

into

or

otherwise

the

roof

luggage

rack.

attempting

to

It

alter

is non

the

directional,

luggage

rack

-33-

APPLI.-\NCE \IANUF.-\CTURERS

CON\'ERTER

FURNACE

RANGE

REFRIGERATOR

WATER HEATER

B-W

Manufacturers,

721

North

Kokomo,

317-'{52-5H'{

Hydro

187'{

South

Salt

Lake

801-972-4621

Wedgewood

P.O.

Box R
Greenbrier,
615-643-4556

Dometic

2320

Atwood

815-877-7461

Industrial

P.O.

Box 490

Elkhart,
1-800-443-3324

1400
Rockford,

Indiana

Flame

Sales

Indiana

Vacuum

E.

Eddy

Webster

Pioneer

City,

Industries,

Tennessee

Illinois

Inc.

Street

'{6901

Corporation

Road

Utah

Corporation

Parkway

46514

or

219-295-5228

Machine

Avenue

61101

84104

Inc.

37073

Company

:VIodel 6332

Everest
FA7912

2

Burner

Model

G6A-6E

Star

2301

TOILET

WATER

GENERATOR

AIR

PUMP

CONDITIONER

Thetford

P.O.

Ann

313-769-6000

Shur

1740
Elkhart,
219-294-7581

Onan
1400
:Vlinneapolis,
612-574-5000

The
Customer

3110 N.
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316-832-6438

Engineering

Box 1285

Arbor,

Flo

Markle

Indiana

73rd

Avenue

Coleman

Services

Mead

Kansas

Michigan

Street

46514

N.E.

Minnesota

Company,

67219

48106

55432

Inc.

Department

546

Aqua

:VIodel

Microlite

2.8KV- F

Model
6727B707

Magic

120

A/261

IV

00

-34-

S

PECI

Dry
G\\VR
GCWR

FIC.~

Weight

TrONS

6,920
9,000

lS,OOO ibs.

ibs.
ibs.

Height
Width
Length

Fuel

LP

Tank

Fresh

Holding

Water

Tank

Note: All

figure

of

Tank

figures

your

were

vehicle

9'6"
6'8"

19'8"

41

Gal.

9.8

'j,)

Gal.

22

Gal.

taken

may

(with

spare)

(dual

ibs.

from a prototype

vary

slighty.

tanks)

vehicle.

The

actual

-35-

S3.LON

SlI.LON