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OWNERS

AIRSTREAM

A TRAILERING GUIDE

MANUAL

SAFARI

INTRODUcTION

2006 MODEL

The Owners Manual for your new Airstream trailer is designed to respond to the most

frequent inquiries regarding the operation, function and care of the many systems that

make modern trailering a joy.

Airstream realizes our customers possess varying degrees of expertise in the area of

repairing and maintaining the appliances in their trailer. For this reason, the service

and trouble-shooting information found in this manual is directed toward those with

average mechanical skills. We also realize you may be more familiar in one area than

you are in another. Only you know your capabilities and limitations.

We want you to use this manual, and hope you will ﬁnd the information contained in it

useful, however, should you ever feel you may be “getting in over your head” please

see your dealer to have the repairs made.

A brief explanation of the operation of the appliances such as refrigerator, furnace,

water heater and others are explained in this manual. However, you will also ﬁnd the

manufacturer’s information supplied in a packet included with this manual.

All information, illustrations and speciﬁcations contained in the literature are based on

the latest product information available at the time of publication approval.

Throughout this manual CAUTION and WArNINg notations are used.

Failure to observe WArNINg notations can cause personal injury and/or

possible fatal injury if not observed.

Failure to observe CAUTION notations can damage equipment and/or

personal property.

©AIRSTREAM INC. 2006

TABLE OF cONTENTS

A. WARRANTY AND SERVICE

Warranty

Warranty Explanation

Service

Reporting Safety Defects

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Parts & Supplies

B. TOWING

Tow Vehicles

Brakes

Weighing

Hitching Up

Towing Tips

Pre-Travel Check List

C. CAMPING

D. EXTERIOR

Cleaning

Chassis

Power Jack

Tires

Axle and Running Gear

Electric Brakes

E. INTERIOR FURNISHINGS

AND ACCESSORIES

Fabric Care

Lounges & Tables

Bathroom Exhaust

Features & Fixtures

Storage Areas

Smoke Alarm

Gas Detector

Fire Extinguisher

Exterior Windows

G. ELECTRICAL

12-Volt Distribution Panel

Battery

Converter

12-Volt System & Components

TV Antenna

Satellite Antenna

Solar Panel

110-Volt System & Components

110-Volt Diagrams

F. APPLIANCES

Air Conditioner

Furnace

Range/Oven

Microwave

Refrigerator

Water Heater

High Volume Fan

Camping Safety

Overnight Stop

Extended Stay

Leveling & Stabilizing

Hook Ups

Winter Traveling

F. PLUMBING

LP (Liquid Petroleum) Gas

Water

Winterizing

Drain and Waste

Toilet

Faucet, Moen Puretouch

I. SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

WARRANTY COVERAGE

When you buy a new Airstream Travel Trailer from an authorized Airstream dealer,

Airstream, Inc., warrants the trailer from defects in material and workmanship as follows:

BASIC WARRANTY PERIOD

This warranty extends for a period of two years from the date of original retail purchase.

ITEMS COVERED

Any part of the trailer or any component equipment installed by the factory is covered

by the basic warranty except the following items, which are not covered:

 • Tires

 • Batteries

The tire and battery warranties will be handled by their respective service points and

according to their written policy. This limited warranty does not include failure caused

by accident, abuse, normal wear, overload or any cause not attributable to a defect

in original material or workmanship of the trailer or component equipment as installed

by the factory.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

All warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose, whether written or

oral, expressed or implied, shall extend only for a period of two years from the date of

original purchase. There are no other warranties, which extend beyond those described

on the face hereof and which expressly excludes conditions resulting from normal wear,

accident, abuse, exposure or overload. Some states do not allow limitation on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

AIRSTREAM’S RESPONSIBILITY

The basic Airstream Limited Warranty applies for a period of two years from the

date of original purchase, and the application date of all warranties is that indicated

on the owner’s Limited Warranty. Defects in items covered under this Warranty will

be corrected without cost upon the return, at the owner’s expense, of the trailer or

defective part to an authorized Airstream dealer.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

This warranty covers only defective material and/or workmanship; adjustments are

made at the factory prior to shipment, and rechecked by the dealer prior to delivery to

the customer. Adjustments thereafter become a customer responsibility.

Each Airstream exterior (not including the underside) is clear coated to prevent oxida-

tion. This application is covered by a two-year warranty against peeling. Prolonged

exposure to salt air or industrial fall-out will permit penetration through the coating

material, causing damage to the exterior ﬁnish. Since Airstream, Inc., has no control

over these conditions, it is necessary for the owner to wash and maintain their trailer

as instructed in the Owner’s Manual.

The owner is also responsible for following all recommendations, instructions and pre-

cautions contained in the Airstream Trailer Owner’s Manual and the individual manuals

furnished by the chassis, appliance and other manufacturers.

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

INSTALLATIONS NOT COVERED

Airstream, Inc., does not accept any responsibility in connection with any of its trailers

for additional equipment or accessories installed at any dealership or other place of

business, or by any other party. Such installation of equipment or accessories by any

other party will not be covered by the terms of this warranty.

IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED

If your trailer needs repairs under the terms of the basic Airstream Limited Warranty,

you should:

1. Take your trailer to your selling dealer or other Authorized Airstream Dealer.

2. If the dealer is incapable of making the repair, request that he contact

the Service Administration Department at Airstream, Inc., for

technical assistance.

3. If repairs are still not made, the customer should contact:

Furnish the following information:

 • Thecompleteserialnumberofthetrailer

 • Dateoforiginalpurchase

 • Sellingdealer

 • Natureofserviceproblemandstepsorservice,whichhavebeen

performed. (The owner may be directed to another dealer at the

owner's expense.)

4. If, after taking the above steps, repairs are still not complete, the Airstream

owner may request the trailer to be brought to the Factory Service Center at the

owner’s expense.

AIRSTREAM, INC.

419 W. Pike Street - P.O. Box 629

Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629

Attention: Owner Relations Department

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

DEALER REPRESENTATION EXCLUDED

The full extent of the basic Airstream Limited Warranty is set forth in detail in the

folder, and in the explanation of the basic Airstream Limited Warranty covered in the

Airstream Trailer Owner’s Manual. Airstream Inc. will not be responsible for additional

representations or implied warranties made by any of its dealers to the extent those

representations are not a part of, or are contrary to, the terms and conditions of the

basic Airstream Limited Warranty.

CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES

Airstream, Inc., will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental ex-

penses or damages resulting from a defect. Incidental expenses include, but

are not limited to: travel expenses, gasoline, oil, lodging, meals, telephone tolls,

and loss of work and loss of use of the trailer. Some examples of consequen-

tial damages would be: stained curtains due to rain leaks or delaminated ﬂoor

caused by a plumbing leak. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may

not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights,

which vary from state to state.

EXPLANATION OF AIRSTREAM LIMITED WARRANTY

The Airstream Limited Warranty is detailed on your warranty document.. It is ﬁlled out

by the dealer and presented to the owner during delivery of a new unit. The Limited

Warranty must be presented to a dealer to obtain warranty service. It should be kept in

the trailer during the warranty period.

EXCLUSIONS:

Normal Wear

Items such as tires, water puriﬁer packs, curtains, upholstery, ﬂoor coverings, window,

door and vent seals will show wear or may even wear out within the two year warranty

period depending upon the amount of usage, weather, and atmospheric conditions.

Accident

WARRANTY TRANSFER

The basic Airstream Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners for the

duration of the warranty period. Warranty transfer application forms are available from

your dealer or the Airstream Inc. Service Administration Department.

CHANGES IN DESIGN

Airstream Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon

its product without imposing my obligation upon itself to install the same upon its

products theretofore manufactured.

We strongly urge our dealers and customers to inspect the trailer upon receipt of

delivery for any damage caused by accident while being delivered to the dealer, or

while it is on the dealer’s lot. Damage of this nature becomes the dealer or customer’s

responsibility upon acceptance of delivery, unless Airstream is notiﬁed and the person

making the delivery veriﬁes the damage. Glass breakage, whether obviously struck or

mysterious, is always accidental and covered by most insurance policies.

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

Abuse

Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance will result in early failure for which

Airstream cannot be held responsible.

Exposure

Not unlike a car, the steel parts of a trailer can and will rust if subjected to prolonged

exposure to moisture, salt, air, or corrosive air-borne pollutants without repainting.

Aluminum oxidizes when unprotected under similar conditions, and reﬁnery chemicals

of a sulfurous nature are harmful to ﬁnishes if not washed off periodically. Extremely hot

or direct sunlight will deteriorate rubber and fade curtains and upholstery. Conditions

of this nature, although they may be normal for the area, are beyond Airstream’s control

and become the responsibility of the owner.

It is the responsibility of the owner to take such preventative measures as are neces-

sary to maintain the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit. It is the responsibility of

the owner to use reasonable, prudent care to prevent foreseeable secondary damage

from rain, plumbing leaks, and the natural accumulation of moisture in your unit, such

as a delaminated ﬂoor, stained upholstery, carpeting, or drapes, mold formation and

growth, furniture damage, etc. Mold is a natural growth given certain environmental

conditions and is not covered by the terms of the Limited Warranty.

factors have been exceeded could void the Airstream warranty. For additional infor-

mation on the loading of your trailer, consult your Owner’s Manual or gross vehicle

weight rating plate.

The Airstream axle is manufactured to a tolerance of 0-1½º camber and 0-1/8” toe-in.

These tolerances will only change if the trailer is subjected to abuse, such as dropping

off a sharp berm, striking a curb, or hitting a deep hole in the road. Such damage could

be considered as resulting from an accident which risks are not covered under the

warranty. Abnormal tire wear and/or wheel alignment resulting from such damage is

not covered under the terms of the warranty.

Overload

Damage due to loading, either beyond capacity or to cause improper towing because

of improper balance, is beyond Airstream’s responsibility. The Airstream trailer is

engineered to properly handle the gross vehicle load rating on the certiﬁcation label.

Load distribution has a deﬁnite effect upon the towing characteristics and attitudes

of the trailer. Level hitch installations are a necessity, and very important on a tandem

axle trailer. There are limits to the amount of load that can be safely transported

depending upon speed and road conditions, and reasonable cause to believe these

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

SERVICE

The Airstream Silver Key Delivery Program is an exclusive Airstream program. Before

leaving the factory, each and every vital part of the trailer is tested for performance.

Each test is signed and certiﬁed by an inspector. After the trailer arrives on your dealer’s

lot all of these vital parts and systems are again tested. When you take delivery of your

new trailer you will receive a complete check out.

Silver Key Delivery does not stop here. At that time a speciﬁed list of performance

checks on your trailer equipment will be conducted and any deﬁciencies you have

experienced since taking delivery will be corrected.

Please contact your dealer if you need service. Major service under your Airstream

Limited Warranty is available through our nationwide network of Airstream Dealer

Service Centers. An up-to-date list of Dealer Service Centers has been provided with

your new trailer. This list is current as of the date of this publication.

Occasionally dealerships change, or new dealers are added who may not appear

on this list. For this reason, it is suggested that you contact your local dealer from

time to time and bring your list up to date. He can also provide you with additional

copies if you need them. An up to date list is also available on WWW.AIRSTREAM.

COM. ALL CENTERS OPERATE ON AN APPOINTMENT BASIS FOR THE UTMOST

EFFICIENCY.

Service may be arranged at the Factory Service Center by contacting the Service

Coordinator at

Airstream Factory Service Center

P.O. Box 629

419 W. Pike Street

Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629

937-596-6111

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or could cause

injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Trafﬁc Safety

Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Airstream, Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a

safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your

dealer, or Airstream, Inc.

To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-

4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, 400Seventh ST, S.W., Washington,

D.C. 20590.

When you require service from the Airstream Factory Service Center, or a Certiﬁed

Dealer Service Center, please contact the service manager for an appointment, and

kindly inform him if you are unable to keep the appointment date or wish to change it.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline or

view the NHTSA Website: www.safecar.gov

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WArNINg: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PRE-

MATURE AND UNEXPECTED PARTS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRATIC OPERATION

THAT MAY BE HAZARDOUS.

Note: See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further information

EVERY 1,000 MILES OR 60 DAYS

Escape Window Check operation of latches and upper hinge.

*Battery Check water level , lead acid only

Smoke Alarm Test and replace battery as required

Tires Check tire pressure (See Speciﬁcations)),

Hitch Check for loose bolts or unusual wear.

EVERY 5,000 MILES OR 90 DAYS

Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite

Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household oil

LPG Hold Down Lubricate with light household oil

LPG Regulator Check bottom vent for obstructions

Main Door Striker Pocket Coat with parafﬁn.

Wheel Lug Nuts Torque aluminm wheels to110-120 ft. lbs

and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.

Break Away Switch Pull pin and lubricate with household oil

7-Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner.

Hitch Ball Latch Lubricate with non-detergent motor oil

GFI Circuit Breaker Test and record.

WArNINg: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN OCCUR

1. On ﬁrst trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles.

2. Thereafter, check whell lugs before each trip.

3. Following winter storage, check before beginning a trip.

4. Following excessive braking, inspect wheel lugs

Torque aluminum wheels to 110-120 ft. lbs. and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.

Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or wheel

bearing grease.

Range Exhaust Hood Clean fan blades and wash ﬁlter.

Roof Vent Elevator Screws Lubricate with light household oil

Main Door Step Lubricate moving parts and check.

* As a battery ages and becomes less efﬁcient, the water level should be checked at

more frequent levels. Checking water level does not apply to Glass Mat Batteries.

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

EVERY 10, 000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS

Brakes Inspect, adjust, or replace as necessary

Wheel Bearings Clean and repack

Tires Inspect and rotate

Spare Tire Carrier Lubricate moving parts.

Seals, Windows, & Door Clean with mild detergent and coat with “Slipicone”.

TV Antenna Lubricate all moving parts with silicone lubricant.

Exterior Wax

Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD-40 or light household oil.

EVERY YEAR

Battery Clean, neutralize, and coat terminals with petroleum

jelly

A-Frame, Step Wire brush and paint frame at front and rear.

LP Bottles Have purged by LP supplier.

Seams Check and reseal exterior seams, windows, lights, and

vents as needed.

Hitch Coupler and Ball Check for wear or damage. Assure all parts operate

freely. Replace any component if worn or damaged.

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PARTS AND LUBRICANTS

BULBS, EXTERIOR

License Plate # 53

Clearance Light #194

Door Light #1003

Convenience Light (Dump Valve) # 53

Trailers have an LED tail light system that uses no bulbs.

BULBS, INTERIOR

Ceiling Light (Incandescent) #1141

Wardrobe Light & Dinette Light #561

Wall Light #1076

Reading Light #TY-67

WArNINg: Always replace the light bulb on an interior or exterior light

ﬁxture with the correct bulb for that light. Failure to heed this warning could

cause ﬁre, property damage, personal injury, or death.

Spray Contact Cleaner

Hitch Ball Lube (May use wheel bearing grease.)

Exterior Sealer

MISCELLANEOUS

Water Hose Gaskets

Wheel Bearing Grease

Extra Hair Pin Clips for Hitch

Grease Seals

Dry Graphite

WD-40 or Equivalent Aerosol Lubricant

Oil Can with 30 Weight Non-Detergent Oil

Silicone Lubricant

Light Household Type Oil

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WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

MAINTENANCE RECORD

DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED

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NOTES

WARRANTy AND SERvIcE

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TOWING yOUR AIRSTREAM

TOW VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

If you plan to buy a new vehicle to tow your trailer we suggest that you include in

your purchase the towing options offered by most tow vehicle manufacturers. These

include such things as a heavy-duty alternator and radiator, heavy-duty springs (See

Note:) and shock absorbers, transmission cooler, heavy-duty fan and ﬂasher unit and

others, depending upon the make of the vehicle.

Transmissions may be manual or automatic, but an automatic transmission may pro-

long your tow vehicle’s life and generally does a better job of controlling engine loads

than the average driver using a manual shift.

Having adequate power is very important when considering the purchase of a new

vehicle or the trailer towing capability of your present one. American manufacturers

realize more than 30% of the vehicles they sell will be used for towing some type of

trailer. The dealers are provided with guidelines to use when helping a customer decide

on a tow vehicle. The guidelines are not just determined by the power output of the

engine. The gear ratio of the differential is also a very important part of the guideline.

Inspect the tow vehicle’s hitch regularly for loose bolts or nuts, cracked welds, loose

ball mounts, worn parts, etc.

New trailerists often carry more food and other supplies than really needed. Remember

that every item you take along is one more thing to stow and adds weight to the total

load you must pull. Consolidate items in shelves, lockers, and in the refrigerator. It is

better to have one full and one empty locker, than two half empty ones. Special care

must be taken not to overload the front and rear ends of the trailer.

NOTE: Be realistic when ordering heavy duty springs. Only springs heavy enough to

support your loaded vehicle (not including trailer) are necessary. Too harsh of spring

rate will only shorten the life of the tow vehicle and trailer, and will make your journeys

less enjoyable.

WArNINg: Too stiff of springs can hinder the action of the weight

equalizing hitch and prevent the transfer of weight to the front of the vehicle.

7-way Plug Diagram

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ELECTRIC BRAKES

The brakes are operated by 12 volt current from your tow vehicle and MUST BE

HOOKED UP SO THAT YOU HAVE AN INTEGRAL SYSTEM WITH YOUR TOW

VEHICLE BRAKES. To prevent problems and insure satisfactory braking action, install

an electronic controller in line with the brakes in your tow vehicle.

An electronic controller installed in your tow vehicle will synchronize the trailer brakes

with your tow vehicle brakes. It is designed to apply the trailer brakes with your tow

vehicle brakes.

Your brake controller should be adjusted to provide for a slight lead of the trailer brakes

over the tow vehicle brakes. Follow the directions provided with your controller and

keep the information for future reference. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! If you don’t

understand the directions, have the installer explain the procedures.

Due to normal brake lining wear, the brakes and the controller setting should be

checked and readjusted, if necessary, during the trailer manufacturer’s recommended

inspection intervals.

TOWING yOUR AIRSTREAM

To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch, pull the switch’s pin straight forward

and spray the inside of the switch through the hole with an electric contact cleaner

(such as Spra- Kleen) and reinsert pin. A drop of light household oil on the groove

near the base of the pin will allow the pin to operate freely. WHEN THE TRAILER IS

CONNECTED TO THE TOW VEHICLE, THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH LOOP SHOULD

BE ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT FRAME OF YOUR HITCH. When disconnecting

the trailer from the tow vehicle remove wire loop from the frame. DO NOT REMOVE

THE PIN FROM THE SWITCH BECAUSE THIS WILL APPLY THE TRAILER BRAKES.

CAUTION: Do not use breakaway switch for parking brake.

Note: Brake lining adjustment should be periodically checked (fully) to be sure trailer

brakes are in the same adjustment as the tow vehicles.

Properly set these adjustments will provide for safe comfortable stops. They will also

help assure optimum brake and tire life for both the tow vehicle and the trailer.

In THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL SEPARATION of the tow vehicle and the trailer,

the BREAK-AWAY SWITCH will set and lock the trailer brakes for a sufﬁcient length

of time to stop the trailer. The switch is activated when the wire attached to it and to

the tow vehicle pulls out the small pin in the front of the unit. THIS PIN SHOULD BE

PULLED OUT, LUBRICATED WITH LIGHT HOUSEHOLD OIL, AND REPLACED EVERY

90 DAYS.

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TOWING yOUR AIRSTREAM

Below is a sample of the weight information chart provided in all Airstream vehicles.

This information can be found in your vehicle on the back of the ﬁrst wardrobe door on

the curbside of the vehicle about 60” up from the ﬂoor.

When loading heavy objects such as tools, skillets, irons, and boxes of canned goods,

etc. keep them as low as possible - preferably on the ﬂoor. Try to hold additional weight

behind the axle to a minimum.

Bumper Mounted Receiver

Your trailer may have a bumper mounted receiver. This receiver is designed for after

market bicycle racks and cargo carriers using a 2” receiver. It has a 100 pound

maximum rating. This maximum rating applies to the rack/platform and the items they

hold.

WArNINg: Never exceed the 100 lbs. rating on the bumper mounted

receiver. Do not use the receiver for towing. Overloading behind the axle will

tend to magnify any sway that may occur when passing trucks or in gusty wind.

Overloading behind the axle and weight mounted on the rear bumper over the

100 lbs. maximum may turn what may have been an almost unnoticeable sway

into a severe sway you may not he able to control and could cause structural

damage to your trailer.

See speciﬁcation section in this manual for deﬁnition and weight pertaining to this label.

CAUTION: Damage to your trailer caused by overloading on the rear is considered

abuse, and is not covered by warranty.

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TOWING yOUR AIRSTREAM

WEIGHING YOUR TRAILER

The diagram below shows how to weigh the trailer on scales.

The allowable personal cargo must be distributed in your trailer in such a manner that

the Gross Axle Weight Rating is not exceeded.

To determine this, it is necessary to load all of your allowable personal cargo and

variable weights. Then hitch the trailer to the tow vehicle with load equalizing hitch

properly adjusted as shown on the following pages.

Place the trailer on a scale with both axles only on the scale (see illustration). If the

weight on the axles exceeds the axle system G.A.W.R. then some of the personal cargo

must be redistributed forward in order to place some of this weight on the tongue.

The tongue weight should be in between 10% - 15% of the trailer’s total weight, and

must not exceed the tow vehicle’s or the hitch’s maximum weight rating. To determine

tongue load, unhitch tow vehicle and place the tongue hitch post on a scale. The trailer

must be properly loaded as determined above, with your allowable personal cargo and

variable weights.

load, to check the tongue weight by using the following method (see illustration).

Place a piece of wood of approximately the same thickness as the bathroom scales

on the ground in line with the trailer hitch jack as shown. It should be so spaced that

a short piece of pipe or other round piece will lay exactly one foot from the centerline

of the jack extension. Place the scales so that another round piece can be exactly two

feet from the centerline of the jack extension in the other direction. Place a 4 x 4 on the

two round pieces and screw the jack extension down on the top of the 4 x 4 until the

tongue of the trailer is supported by it. Multiply the scale reading by three. This will be

the tongue weight of your trailer. If you exceed the capacity of the bathroom scales,

increase the two-foot dimension to three or four more feet, but always multiply the

scale reading by the total number of feet between the wood and scales.

CAUTION: Be sure trailer is level when you read scales.

Use a scale, such as a bathroom scale, that has a lower weight limit than your tongue

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TOWING yOUR AIRSTREAM

HITCHING UP

Hitching up your trailer is something that will become almost second nature with practice. The

following section includes proper hitch load distribution and a procedure for hitching up.

Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution

When a trailer is hitched up properly to a tow vehicle with a load equalizing hitch, approxi-

mately 1/3 of the trailer’s tongue weight will be on the trailer’s axles and 2/3 will be transferred

to the tow vehicle, 1/3 of this weight transfer will be carried by the front wheels and 1/3 by

the rear wheels of the tow vehicle (See diagram), Thus, the tire load of each wheel on the tow

vehicle will be increased by 1/6 of the trailer’s tongue weight. The tire air pressure of the tow

vehicle should be increased to compensate for this additional weight. Refer to the vehicle’s

owner’s manual for this information.

WArNINg: The tongue weight should he approximately 10% of the trailer’s

total weight, but MUST NOT EXCEED 1,000 lbs. And, under no condition should it exceed

the hitch rating. Your hitch installer should provide your hitch rating information.

Sway Control Device

Although Airstream has not intruded into the hitch manufacturers ﬁeld of expertise and

performed formal testing, we ﬁnd the vast majority of Airstream owner’s purchases sway-

control devices.

Percentage of Tongue Load

distributed to car and or trailer wheels

When passed by large trucks or when exposed to sudden crosswinds the trailer will be

“pushed” and this action will be felt in the tow vehicle. It’s our understanding the sway control

devices will reduce the amount of movement and make towing more comfortable and add

some safety.

Follow the directions of the sway control manufacturer when having it installed and using it.

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TOWING yOUR AIRSTREAM

Steps for Hitching Up

Jack up the trailer hitch until there is clearance for the HITCH BALL to slide under it.

Remove the safety pin, slide the locking lever forward and raise. Back the tow vehicle

straight back to the hitch. (See Fig. 2). This can best be accomplished with prearranged

hand signals with the help of another person; but if you are hitching up by yourself, we

recommend the use of a HOOK-UP VIEW MIRROR.

Lower the trailer hitch onto the hitch ball. Then close the locking lever and insert safety

pin. (See Fig. 3)

Now raise the trailer and tow vehicle to the full height of the hitch jack (See Fig. 8) and

then attach the LEVELING BARS. (See Fig. 4 & 5) and lever the tension on the bars (see

ﬁgure 6. Lower the tow vehicle and trailer (See Fig. 8).

The hitch ball should be level to slightly higher. Readjust leveling bars until this

condition is correct by increasing or decreasing the length the chain engaged in

“A” frame saddle bracket (Figure 5). Short chain raises hitch ball, longer chain

lowers it. A level condition will result in the best balance for towing and steering

control as the weight-equalizing hitch distributes the hitch load.

A low hitch ball increases tail wagging tendencies by lowering the nose of the

trailer, thus changing the center of support for the trailer and reducing the weight

on the four wheels of the tow vehicle. With proper hitch installation and hitching

up, the bar should have a noticeable amount of the deﬂection or bending. A little

practice with your rig will teach you how far to pull the bar; you may wish to mark

the chain links that match your rig.

Always choose level ground for checking correct hookup.

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TOWING yOUR AIRSTREAM

Note: If you’re tow vehicle is equipped with adjustable load leveling air shocks, you

must load the tow vehicle ﬁrst with typical luggage and passengers and bring it back

to level. Then attach the trailer and adjust the load leveling bars. Otherwise the air

shocks on the tow vehicle will overload the rear wheels. Do not use air shocks to

level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up.

Note: Leveling the trailer end to end, then measuring from the ground to the inside top

of the ball socket determines hitch ball height for the tow vehicle

CAUTION: retract the hitch jack completely for maximum ground clearance.

Remove the jack pad and stow it safely. Check the stabilizing jack sand stow

other gear used when stopped. NEVER TOW YOUR TRAILER WITH THE JACK

DOWN. Check that the foldaway step is up and that the main door is completely

closed and LOCKED for towing. If it is not locked, the constant vibration of travel

may cause the door to open with possible damage.

Attach the safety chains (see ﬁgure 7) to the welded portion of the hitch or tow vehicle’s

frame, but never to the removable ball mount. Cross the safety chains under the hitch.

Move the rig ahead about 50 feet and test the trailer brakes, then check the ground

for forgotten objects. Regularly check the condition of your tires, air pressure, and the

tightness of your lug nuts.

NOTICE! CHECK WHEEL LUGS

On ﬁrst trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles. Tighten to

manufacturer’s speciﬁcation.

There after, check wheel lugs before each trip, after excessive braking, and following

winter storage.

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TOWING TIPS

We want every owner to be a safe and courteous driver. A few hours of towing practice

in a large empty supermarket lot will make pulling your trailer over the road much

easier. Line out two corners for left and right turns. You may also use these corners to

practice backing and parking.

OBSERVE THAT THE TRACKS MADE BY THE TRAILER WHEELS ARE DISTINCTLY

DIFFERENT FROM THOSE MADE BY THE TOW VEHICLE. Studying this will make it

easier for you to correct mistakes. Truck or trailer type fender or door grip rear view

mirrors are a must for maximum visibility and in most states the law requires them.

After thoroughly inspecting your hitch, brakes, and tires you should be ready to tow.

Check trafﬁc, signal that you are about to pull away, and start slowly. Look often in your

mirrors, and observe the action of the trailer, then carefully move into the proper lane

of trafﬁc. Remember that the trailer wheels will not follow the path of the tow vehicle

wheels; therefore, WIDER TURNS ARE NECESSARY WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT

OR TO THE RIGHT.

The BRAKE CONTROLLER is activated when you apply the brakes of the tow vehicle.

Your tow vehicle brakes will automatically apply the trailer brakes ﬁrst when properly

adjusted. This will help keep your tow vehicle and trailer in a straight line and make you

stop as if you were driving the tow vehicle alone. If swaying or swerving should occur,

brieﬂy operating the controller separate from the vehicle brakes may help correct the

situation. Practice this maneuver on a clear highway or deserted parking lot. Don’t wait

for an emergency then grope for the controller.

When trailering you might encounter a temporary cooling system overload during

severe conditions, such as hot days when pulling on a long grade, when slowing down

after higher speed driving, or driving long idle periods in trafﬁc jams. If the hot indicator

light comes on, or the temperature gauge indicates overheating and you have your air

conditioner turned on, turn it off. Pull over in a safe place and put on your emergency

brake. Don’t turn off the engine. Increase the engine idle speed. Lift the engine hood

and check for ﬂuid leaks at the radiator overﬂow outlet. Check to see that all drive belts

are intact and the radiator fan is turning. If you have a problem have it ﬁxed at the next

opportunity. If there is no problem the light should go off or temperature should come

down within one minute. Proceed on the highway a little slower. Ten minutes later

resume normal driving.

WArNINg: Never open a radiator cap when the tow vehicle is hot. Check

the coolant level when the vehicle is cool.

When going downhill in dry weather, down shift so that engine compression will slow

the whole rig down. Take dips and depressions in the road slowly and do not resume

normal driving speeds until you are sure that the trailer wheels are clear of the dip.

WArNINg: On slippery pavement do not use engine drag to help slow

down as this may cause the rear wheels of the tow vehicle to skid. On icy pavement

drive slowly and if you feel the tow vehicle skidding gently apply the trailer brakes only.

This will bring the tow vehicle and trailer back into a single line. Chains do not help

trailer wheels.

When driving in mud and sand let the momentum carry the rig through. Apply

power gently and use as little as possible. Stay in the tracks of the vehicle ahead

and keep the tow vehicle in the highest possible gear. If you get stuck it is best to

tow out the entire rig together without unhitching.

Despite the best hitch you will notice that whenever a large bus or truck overtakes your

rig the displaced air ﬁrst pushes the trailer rear slightly to the right and then affects the

front. It may be necessary to steer very slightly, momentarily, toward the bus or truck to

help compensate for the sway induced by the passing-vehicle. Do not apply the vehicle

brakes, as this can tend to exaggerate the situation. You may ﬁnd, however, that brieﬂy

applying the trailer brakes with your manual control will help eliminate sway.

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WArNINg: CHOCK THE TRAILER WHEELS when stopping on a hill or

slope. Leaving your tow vehicle in gear is not enough for standstill safety. Do not

use trailer brakes as parking brakes.

Tracking

On a two-lane road cars will be lining up behind you because you travel at a lower

speed. It is both courteous and sensible to signal, pull onto the shoulder, and let them

pass. Your trailer is designed to be towed easily at any legal speed, so if you are not

careful you may be inclined to forget it is there.

Passing

ON FREEWAYS OR EXPRESSWAYS try to pick the lane you want and stay in it. Always

maintain plenty of space between you and the car ahead, at least the length of the tow

vehicle plus trailer for every ten miles per hour. Remember that in order to pass another

vehicle you will need longer to accelerate. You must also allow for the length of the

trailer when returning to the right hand lane.

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Backing Up

In BACKING UP the important thing to remember is to DO EVERYTHING SLOWLY and

to correct immediately if you see the trailer turning the wrong way. Concentrate on the

rear of the trailer. With your tow vehicle and trailer in a straight line back up slowly and

turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go. Watch

out the window or in the mirror until the rear of the trailer is pointing in the desired

direction. Your tow vehicle will be following the trailer in an arc. Straighten the tow

vehicle and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply, and then when they are

in line, straighten the steering wheel.

ALWAYS TRY TO BACK TO YOUR LEFT BECAUSE THE VISIBILITY IS MUCH BETTER.

(See Illustration) When you don’t make it on the ﬁrst try it is usually much easier to pull

forward to your original position and start over.

If your spouse or traveling companion normally directs you when backing they should

position themselves forward of the tow vehicle so the driver can easily see them. Their

directions should always indicate to the driver the direction the rear of the trailer should

go. A little practice in a parking lot with the person giving directions can save a lot of

frustration when backing into a campsite.

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SUGGESTED PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST

Interior

1. Turn off water pump switch

2. Check battery water level

3. Close windows and vents

4, Lock all interior cabinet doors.

5. Latch refrigerator door. (Seal containers ﬁrst.)

6. Hold down or stack securely all loose, hard and sharp objects

7. Fasten sliding and foldette doors

8. Drain toilet bowl,

9. Turn off interior lights.

10. Set table in upright position

11. Pull up or retract step.

12. Lower blinds.

13 Secure and lock main door

Exterior

1. Disconnect and slow the electrical hookup cord, the sewer hookup

hose (ﬂush out), and the water hookup hose.

2. Turn off gas at LP tanks.

3. Retract stabilizing jacks.

4. Check Hitch: It must be properly attached.

5. Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable.

6. Fully retract jack. Remove and stow jack stand or wood block.

7. Check clearance and stoplights.

8. Check lug nuts.

9. Check tires for correct pressure.

10. Check that TV antenna is properly stowed.

11. Adjust tow vehicle mirrors.

12. Pull forward some 50 ft., test brakes, and check site for forgotten

objects and cleanliness.

NOTICE! CHECK WHEEL LUGS

On ﬁrst trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 100 miles. Tighten to

manufacturer’s speciﬁcation. There after, check wheel lugs before each trip, after

excessive braking, and following winter storage.

Home

1. Leave house key with your neighbors

2, Valuables and important papers should be stored in a safe place.

3, Newspaper, milk and other deliveries should be discontinued.

4, Ask the Post Ofﬁce to hold your mail for you

5. Arrange with the telephone company for discontinued or “vacation service”

6. Arrange care for your pets

7. Your lawn, garden and houseplants should be cared for.

8. Lock all windows and doors securely. Keep shades open for a lived in look

9. Cover all food to keep out mice and insects

10. Eliminate all ﬁre hazards Place matches in a tin box or glass jar

11. Store oil, gasoline and other ﬂammables properly.

12. Destroy all newspapers, magazines and oily rags.

13. Notify police.

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Trailer Equipment and Accessories

1. Water hose, 5/8 in. high pressure, tasteless, odorless, non-toxic,

(2 -- 25 ft. sections).

2. “Y” connection -- water hose.

3. The sewer hose with clamp.

4. Drain cap with hose drain.

5. Holding tank cleaner and deodorizer.

6. Power cord adapter 30 --amp Capacity.

7. 50 ft. electric cord, 12-3 wire, 30-ampere capacity.

8. 25 ft. electric cord, 10-3, 30-ampere capacity.

9. Woodblocks for leveling.

10. Wheel chocks.

11. Hydraulic jacks.

12. Cross type lug wrench and a torque wrench.

13. Quality tire gauge.

14. Emergency road warning triangle.

Personal

1. Tow vehicle insurance to cover you and your family fully.

2. Avoiding cash. Use Travelers Checks and credit cards.

3. Conﬁrmed reservations.

4. Have sunglasses, sun block, and insect repellant for everyone.

5. Pack camera and ﬁlm.

6. Make a checklist of clothing for everyone, and toilet articles.

Motoring Essentials

1. Display the tow vehicle and trailer registration properly.

2. Carry drivers license.

3. In Canada you’ll need a non-residence liability insurance card and your

birth certiﬁcate.

4. In Mexico you must have special auto insurance.

5. Carry an extra set of the ignition and truck keys in a separate pocket, or

in your wallet.

6. Keep an operating ﬂashlight with fresh batteries in the glove compartment.

7. Pack the trunk so that you can reach the tools and spare tire

without completely unpacking.

8. Keep sharp or hard articles securely packed wherever they may be.

9. Do not packed things in the passenger seating area. You need the

maximum space for comfort.

10. WEAR easy wash, drip-dry traveling clothes.

11. Do not make your vacation trips a mileage marathon. Stop and

relax frequently.

12. Carry a ﬁrst-aid kit.

13. Carry your pets dish, food, leash, and health and registration papers.

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SAFETY

As always, safety should be one of your top priorities. Make sure you, and everyone

traveling with you, can operate the main door and exit window rapidly without light.

Contemplate other means of escape in case the designated exits are blocked.

WArNINg: The escape windows(s) are identiﬁed by their red release

handles. Lift up both latches to release the escape window. Push out on the glass

and it will swing clear. The window operation should be checked each trip and

the latches lubricated with WD-40 or equivalent every six months.

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WArNINg:

Don’t smoke in bed.

Keep matches out of reach of small children!

Don’t clean with ﬂammable material!

Keep ﬂammable material away from open ﬂame!

WArNINg: At each campsite make sure you have not parked in such

a manner as to block the operation of the escape window by being too close to

trees, fences or other impediments. Scenic views are one reason for traveling, but

don’t park so the beautiful lake or steep cliff is just outside your escape window.

WArNINg: Read the directions carefully on the ﬁre extinguisher. If

there is any doubt on the operation, you and your family should practice, then

replace or recharge the extinguisher. You will ﬁnd your local ﬁre department will

be happy to assist you and answer any questions.

We have all heard these warnings many times, but they are still among the leading

causes of ﬁres.

Other safety information on the LPG system of your trailer is located in the plumbing

section of this manual.

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OVERNIGHT STOP

Airstream owners have parked virtually every placing imaginable from ﬁlling stations to

farmlands. In time you’ll develop a knack for spying wonderful little roadside locations

by turning off the main highway and exploring.

There are many modern parks including State, County and Federal parks with good

facilities where you might obtain hookups of electrical, water and sewer connections.

Directories are published which described in detail these parks and tell what is avail-

able in the way of services and hookups.

On overnight or weekend trips chances are you will not use up the capacity of the

sewage holding tank, deplete the water supply, or rundown the batteries which sup-

plies the 12 volt current.

On a longer trip, when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility hookups

were not available, it will be necessary for you to stop from time to time to dispose of

the waste in the holding tank and replenish the water supply. Many gas stations (chain

and individually owned) have installed sanitary dumping stations for just this purpose.

Booklets are available which lists these dumping stations.

off the tow vehicle’s springs it will provide some stability. If you must parked on a

slope, PARK FACING DOWNHILL. It is easier to level the trailer this way.

All you need to do to enjoy the self-contained luxury of your Airstream is to turn on the

LP gas and light any appliances with pilots.

Before moving on, check your campsite both for cleanliness and also to be sure you

haven’t left anything behind. Turn off the gas supply and make sure everything is

properly stowed. Use your PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST and you are ready for more

travel adventure.

When stopping for the night, your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot that

is relatively level and where the ground his ﬁrm. Your facilities are with you. You are

self-contained. Unless the tow vehicle is needed for transportation, it is not necessary

to unhitch.

WArNINg: Do not parked in a manner that would prevent the escape

windows from opening.

Try to pick as level a parking spot as possible. Stabilizing jacks or blocks probably

won’t be required for an overnight stay unless you extend a slide out room. However,

if you put the jack pad on the hitch jack and run the hitch jack down to take the weight

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EXTENDED STAY

Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a weekend

excursion. Since everything you need is right at hand, you are at home wherever

you go. When packing for an extended trip, take everything you need, but only what

you need.

When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, weeks or months, you will

want your trailer to be as level and steady as possible. Check the attitude with a small

spirit level set on the inside work counter or the trailer hitch “A-Frame”. (See Diagram

Below) If a correction is necessary then YOU MUST LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE

FIRST This can he done easily by backing the trailer up one or more 2” x 6” boards.

(See Diagram) We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling.

LEVEL FROM FRONT TO REAR by disconnecting the hitch from the tow vehicle, putting

the jack pad under the hitch jack and adjusting the jack up or down until you are level.

Block or chock the wheels to keep the trailer from rolling. Use STABILIZING JACKS at

all four corners as shown in the diagram to eliminate the natural spring action of the

axles. Optional STABILIZING JACKS, whether manual or power, should only be

used to stabilize trailer.

WArNINg: Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as when

changing a tire or leveling on very rough terrain, ALWAYS PLACE THE LIFTING

JACK UNDER THE MAIN FRAME RAIL. A label is provided to indicate the proper

position for the jack. NEVER USE STABILIZING JACKS TO LIFT THE TRAILER.

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CITY WATER HOOK-UP

Simply connect hose to source, open the valve and

you have pressurized faucets, toilet and water heater.

Open faucets to purge trapped air from the water

system. Allow the water heater to ﬁll before lighting.

WASTE WATER SYSTEM

The main parts of the waste water system are the toilet, dual holding tanks, and tank

dump valves. The system is designed to provide complete self-contained toilet facili-

ties, while on the road or parked, without being connected to a sewage line. It may also

be used in the stationary position while connected to a sewage hose.

Keep the dump valves closed with either method and empty the tanks when they are

nearly full. The idea is to send a large volume of water through the tanks and hose at

the same time to ﬂoat solids away.

After the sewage tank has been emptied, close the gate valves and put approximately

ﬁve gallons of water in the sewage holding tank. This will help prevent solids from

building up in the sewage holding tank. The addition of a deodorizing agent like Aqua-

Kem will help prevent odors.

THINGS NOT TO PUT INTO TOILET OR DRAINS

1. Facial tissues (they do not dissolve like toilet paper).

2. Detergents or bleach. Use a sewage tank deodorizer, available from dealer.

3. Automotive antifreeze, ammonia, alcohols, or acetone.

4. Table scraps or other solids that may clog the drains.

SHORELINE POWER SUPPLY

The Power Cord hook-up is on the side of the trailer. The cord may be stored in the

rear exterior compartment. The power cord is plugged into the trailer receptacle and

the City Power Service.

Many campgrounds provide less than 30 amp service. It is possible to blow their

fuse or circuit breaker. If this happens, reduce the load and replace the fuse or reset

the breaker.

TELEPHONE-/CABLE TV

Located on the side of your trailer is a gray elec-

trical inlet with dual covers. Lifting these covers

reveals the receptacles to connect cable TV and

telephone lines to your trailer.

Should you ever have a build-up of solids, close the valves ﬁll the tanks about 3/4 full

with fresh water, drive a distance to agitate the solids, and drain the tanks.

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WINTER TRAVELING

Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect the

plumbing system and your personal belongings from being damaged by freezing.

Whenever possible the heat should be kept on at a constant temperature. It is easier for

the furnace to keep a constant room temperature than for the trailer temperature to be

allowed to drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit then attempt to raise it to room temperature.

The furnace on Safari models except for the 22 ft. and 23 ft, models is ducted to

provide heat to tanks and plumbing to prevent freezing.

The 22 ft. and 23 ft. models has 12-Volt heat pads installed with the fresh, gray, and

black water tanks. These pads are individually switched. This feature allows the saving

of battery power in a dry camping situation. To conserve battery power, RV antifreeze

may be used to protect the gray and black tank. Battery power will last about 3 hours

using all three heat pads.

The Bambi fresh water tank is above ﬂoor in the heated area of the trailer. The gray

holding tank is below ﬂoor, insulated and a 2” duct from the furnace supplies heat to

it. The black tank is insulated, however no heat is ducted to it. Use RV approved anti-

freeze in the black holding tank to prevent damage to it and below ﬂoor drain plumbing

if used in temperatures below the freezing point.

CAUTION: Drain and winterize all models if the water systems are not being used

during winter traveling. See winterizing section in this manual for instructions.

WArNINg: Always shut off the LP gas at the bottles when fueling a tow

vehicle.

Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling in these

states you must use your common sense. How cold is it? How long will it be before you

can turn the heat back on? Is the temperature dropping or raising? Remember, when

towing at 50 MPH the wind chill factor will cause the interior of the trailer to cool much

faster than a trailer that is parked.

When parked in sub-freezing temperatures make sure you keep a full supply of LP

gas and plug into a 110 volt power source whenever possible. A fully charged battery

will not last more than 8 to 10 hours if the furnace is running almost constantly and

110-volt power is not available.

Leave cabinet doors, wardrobes and bed doors partially open to allow warm air to

circulate around plumbing lines and ﬁxtures. Insulate and/or wrap your exterior water

lines with heat tape.

EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY

Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy.

If you expect to occupy the trailer for an extended period, be prepared to deal with

condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered. The relatively small

volume and tight compact construction of modern recreation vehicles mean that the

normal living activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid moisture saturation

of the air contained in the trailer and the appearance of visible moisture, especially in

cold weather.

Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather,

moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the trailer during cold weather when

relative humidity of the interior air is high. This condition is increased because the insu-

lated walls of a recreation vehicle are much thinner than house walls. Estimates indicate

that a family of four can vaporize up to three gallons of water daily through breathing,

cooking, bathing, and washing. Unless the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation,

or condensed by a dehumidiﬁer, it will condense on the inside of the windows and walls

as moisture, or in cold weather as frost or ice. It may also condense out of sight within

the walls or the ceiling where it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels.

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EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY (continued)

Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious 1 problem. When you recog-

nize the signs of excessive moisture and condensation in the trailer, action should be

taken to minimize their effects.

TIPS TO CONTROLLING CONDENSATION

To avoid condensation problems, try to follow these tips to help alleviate

excess moisture.

Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when bathing, washing dishes, hair

drying, laundering, and using appliances and non-vented gas burners.

Always use the vent hood when cooking.

Keep the bathroom door closed and the vent or window open when bathing and for a

period of time after you have ﬁnished.

Do not hang wet clothes in the trailer to dry.

circulation and allows the exterior temperature to cause condensation.

The natural tendency would be to close the vehicle tightly during cold weather. This

will actually compound the problem. Simply put, you need to remove some of the

warm air, and allow some cool outside air to get inside the vehicle, so the furnace will

not recycle the humid interior air.

Note: Your trailer is not designed, nor intended, for permanent housing. Use of this

product for long term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterioration

of structure, interior ﬁnishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage or deterioration

due to long-term occupancy may not be considered normal, and may under the terms

of the warranty constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect, and may therefore reduce the

warranty protection.

In hot weather, start the air conditioner early as it removes excess humidity from the air

while lowering the temperature.

Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold weather as possible. The warmer

the vehicle, the more cold exterior temperatures and warm interior temperatures will

collide on wall surfaces, thus creating condensation.

Use a fan to keep air circulating inside the vehicle so condensation and mildew cannot

form in dead air spaces. Allow air to circulate inside closets and cabinets (leave doors

partially open). Please keep in mind that a closed cabinet full of stored goods prevents

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What are molds ?

Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environment,

indoors and out. Outdoors, mold growth is important in the decomposition of plants.

Indoors, mold growth is unfavorable. Left unchecked, molds break down natural ma-

terials, such as wood products and fabrics. Knowing the potential risks is important

for any type of homeowner to protect their investment.

What factors contribute to mold growth?

For mold growth to occur, temperatures, indoor or outdoors, must be between 40

degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit and also have a source of moisture, such as

humidity, standing water, damp materials, etc. Indoors, the most rapid growth occurs

with warm and humid conditions.

How can mold growth be inhibited?

By controlling relative humidity, the growth of mold and mildew can be inhibited. In

warm climates, use of the air conditioner will reduce the relative humidity. Vents are

located in the bathing and cooking areas and constant use is advised during food

preparation and bathing, even during colder weather. Additionally, opening a window

during these activities will assist in ventilation. In extremely humid conditions, the use

of a dehumidiﬁer can be helpful.*

For more information of controlling moisture in the RV, please read, “Tips to Controlling

Condensation,” located in this manual.

*If using a dehumidiﬁer, please read and follow all manufacturer instructions and

recommendations to the use and cleaning of the dehumidiﬁer.

Frequent use of your RV or cleaning regularly is an important preventive measure.

Further, any spills should be wiped up quickly and dried as soon as possible. Avoid

leaving damp items lying about. On safe surfaces, use mold or mildew killing cleaning

products. Check sealants regularly, and reseal when necessary to avoid water leaks.

Proper preventive maintenance to the RV and its accessories, as described both in this

manual and in accompanying literature, will provide the best protection to the RV.

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SLIDE OUT ROOM

The trailer should be level prior to extending the slide out room. The front stabilizing

jacks MUST be deployed. If the front jacks aren’t down when the room is extended

the side to side imbalance will twist the body of the trailer if it’s only supported by the

front hitch jack. Please read the complete leveling and stabilizing instructions in the

Extended Stay part of this section.

Once leveled and stabilized, locate the switches to operate the room. They are black

and located on the interior wall just forward of the room. The left switch, marked lock

downs, must be used ﬁrst. The lockdowns are the large paddle latches on each end

of the room. Depress the switch to the unlock position and hold. You will see the

paddle latch on the forward end of the room retracting. Hold the switch down until

the panels are completely retracted and you hear the operating motors just start to

strain. The motors are thermal protected so you won’t have to worry about damag-

ing them. All models also have magnetic travel blocks that need to be removed from

the travel latches.

Now hold the slide out switch in the out position. Hold the switch until the motor stops

indicating the room is fully extended.

Retracting is the same procedures in reverse order. Make sure the room is re-

tracted and the lockdown paddle latches are ﬁrmly engaged PRIOR to storing the

stabilizing jacks.

FAILURE TO RETRACT

In the unlikely event the room won’t retract, the ﬁrst place to check is the lock down

paddle latches. If curious ﬁngers have hit the lock down switch and the latches aren’t

fully closed, power is automatically cut to the slide out switch. To correct this situation

depress the unlock position on the lock down switch until you’re sure they are fully

retracted then try the slide out room switch again.

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Check your 12-volt distribution panel for blown fuses. It is located on the right side of

the cabinet under the front window.

The next option is to manually close the room. Under your trailer, where the room is

located, there’s a large hinged access panel attached to the underside of the trailer.

It’s rectangular and about a foot wide and six feet long. On the side opposite the

hinge, three or four stainless steel screws hold the panel closed. Opening the access

panel reveals the motor and main drive shaft extending from the motor to the two

gear driven slides.

On one end of the motor is a short lever. Swinging the lever up releases a brake that

prevents the shaft from turning when the motor is shut off. With the brake released,

it’s now possible to turn the drive shaft with a 3/4-inch wrench. The octagon stub for

emergency use of a wrench is located on the end of the drive shaft towards the back

of the trailer.

Slide out Mechanism Manufacturer:

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Power Gear

1-800-334-4712

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ExTERIOR

Cleaning

Exterior Skin

As a general rule of thumb we recommend the trailer be washed about every four

weeks and waxed in the spring and fall. In industrial areas cleaning and waxing should

be done on a more frequent schedule.

CAUTION: ABRASIVE POLISHES OR CLEANING SOLVENTS SUCH AS

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER OR ACID ETCH CLEANERS ARE TOO STRONG

AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED. RINSE ALL GRIT FROM SURFACE PRIOR TO

WASHING. Use soft rags or wash mitts always moving lengthwise with the trailer.

NEVER rub hard on the coating. Even the softest rag will damage the coating if

excessive pressure is applied.

ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR TRAILER IN THE SHADE OR ON A CLOUDY DAY WHEN

THE ALUMINUM SKIN IS COOL. Oil, grease, dust and dirt may be removed by wash-

ing with any mild non-abrasive soap or detergent. Cleaning should be followed by a

thorough clean water rinse. Drying the unit with a chamois or a soft cloth may prevent

spots and streaks. WHEN WASHING OR POLISHING YOUR TRAILER, ALWAYS WIPE

“WITH” THE GRAIN OF THE METAL.

After cleaning and drying, a good grade of nonabrasive automotive paste or liquid

wax will increase the life of the ﬁnish, especially in coastal areas where the ﬁnish is

exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas. It will also protect the shell from minor

scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier.

individually, being careful not to scratch the ﬁnish.

If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be removed by normal washing pro-

cedures, Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli-Clean made by PPG Industries.

Follow all directions and warnings on the product container. Acryli-Clean should be

used by trained personnel only, using the proper equipment under controlled condi-

tions. Use the Acryli-Clean as sparingly as possible to remove glue, tar, and other

similar substance.

To keep your trailer looking new, paint the “A’ frame, LPG tanks, and rear frame

periodically.

It is recommended that the caulking and sealant used in external seams and joints

such as end shell segments and around window frames, light bezels, beltline and

rub rail molding, etc. be checked regularly. If this material has dried out and become

cracked or checked, or if a portion has fallen out, it should be replaced with fresh

material to prevent possible rain leaks. Caulking and sealing material is available from

your Airstream dealer.

Aluminum Wheels

The aluminum wheels and axle end cover come clear-coated. They keep their good

looks simply by washing with soap and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishes

on coated aluminum wheels.

Exterior Shower

It is important to remove sap, gum, resin, asphalt, etc. as soon as possible after they

appear by washing and waxing. Sunlight and time will bake-harden these materials

making them almost impossible to remove without heavy bufﬁng. If asphalt remains on

the trailer after washing, use a small amount of kerosene on a rag and wipe the spots

Certain units are equipped with a exterior shower. This shower consists of a shower

hose, shower head, and water valve inside of a lockable exterior door. Water is sup-

plied by the pump or city water hookup.

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Main Door

CAUTION: When towing, the door lock and dead bolt must be secured. If it is

not locked, the constant vibration of travel may cause the door to open with

possible damage.

Screen Door

The screen door secures to the main door by means of a slide bolt type latch. It can

be operated independently by releasing the slide bolt and swinging the screen door

away from the main door.

Step

To operate the step, lift up on the front of the step and pull straight out until step locks

into place. Some units will be equipped with a double step. After extending step, the

second portion folds out. To store the step fold it back into position, lift the front slightly

and push the step back into its storage area.

WArNINg: Once the steps are lowered, press down on them to make

sure they are secure in their notches.

CAUTION: Never travel with step lowered or extended

Clean your trailer windows the same way you clean the windows in your home. Clean

the seals with a damp cloth or mild detergent every three to six months, taking care

not to use strong solvents, as they will damage the seals. A coat of natural silicone

lubricant applied after the seal has dried will keep it ﬂexible. Spread the lubricant

evenly with a brush or ﬁnger, working it into the surface.

This is a good practice for all rubber seals in your trailer. For replacement of a damaged

window contact an Airstream Service Center.

Window Stoneguard

Stone guards are provided for added protection on the front windows. To open the

guard, unhook the two rubber T-handles on the botom of the guard, raise the stone-

guard to the desired height, and tighted the thumb screws on each support arm. Be

sure to lower and fasten the guard when high winds may be approaching and before

travel.

Wrap Protectors

The front end of the trailer is equipped with stainless steel protectors covering the

lower corner wraps. The protectors provided added protection from road damage.

The protector can moved out of the way for cleaning by unbolting and swinging the

protector forward on the hinge.

Exterior Windows

Lifting two red vertical latches up past vertical opens the escape windows of your

trailer. This releases the sash from the window frame and allows it to be swung clear

of the trailer.

Turning the large operating knob counter clockwise opens the standard windows.

Awnings

Complete instructions have been provided with your awning. You should make sure

your traveling companion is familiar with the operation of the awning. If a sudden

wind should come up, or if high wind is forecast, the awning should be retracted

and stowed.

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Chassis

The standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL HEIGHT for the Airstream Safari and

Bambi is 17 ¾ ” except for the 22 ft. model which is 18”. If you plan long trips with

the trailer heavily loaded you should check your trailer, after loading, to determine the

optimum height. To check, park the trailer on a level surface and crank the front jack up

or down until the measurement from the frame to the ground is the same front and rear.

Measure from the ground to the upper surface of the hitch ball coupler. Add one inch

to this ﬁgure when setting the ball height on the tow vehicle to allow for the suspension

settling under the added weight.

ExTERIOR

WArNINg: ALWAYS OPEN LATCH HANDLE BEFORE INSERTING BALL

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. To open - slide forward and pull up to open latch before inserting ball.

2. Place coupler on ball of same diameter as coupler and of same or greater capacity.

3. When ball is completely nested in socket, push top of latch handle rearward until

handle snaps into closed position. (Figure 2)

4. Extend jack to ground and lift tow vehicle/trailer combination 2-4” to insure coupler

is securely attached to tow ball. Retract jack before towing.

5. Insert padlock through hole in handle for theft prevention.

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TIRES

Your trailer is equipped at the factory with name brand trailer tires. Airstream dealers

cannot make adjustments to tires. A dealer who handles that particular brand must do

this. If you ever have tire problems check the local telephone directory for the nearest

dealer.

WArNINg: Never attempt to change any tire without securely chocking

remaining wheels. Never position yourself in a manner where a raised trailer can come

down on you if it should become dislodged from a jack or ramp.

All tire and wheel assemblies are balanced at the factory. Be sure to rebalance the tire

and wheel assemblies each time a tire is changed.

To get the maximum performance from your tires check the air pressure often, but only

when the tires are cool. Never bleed out air immediately after driving. Recommended

tire pressures vary with tire type and size. For pressures refer to the SPECIFICATION

TABLE.

Try to park out of the sun whenever possible when in warm climates. In desert regions

use tire covers to prevent ultra-violet deterioration to tires.

To CHANGE A TIRE with a jack see the label afﬁxed to the underbelly to the rear of

the wheels. This label, says JACK with an arrow and points to a plate riveted to the

mainframe rail where the jack head must be placed. A ﬂat tire may also be changed

without the aid of a jack. Drive the unit up on a ramp 8’ wide, 6” high, and about 3 feet

long at its base. Position the good tire on the ramp. This will raise the ﬂat tire clear of

the ground.

WArNINg: When removing aluminum-forged wheels from spindle, it is

very important to mark them to assure the wheel is placed in the same position

of the drum when reinstalling. If the aluminum-forged wheel is to be mounted

on a different drum it is important to sand all loose corrosion from the mating

surfaces.

WArNINg: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN OCCUR

1. On ﬁrst trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles.

2. Thereafter, check whell lugs before each trip.

3. Following winter storage, check before beginning a trip.

4. Following excessive braking, inspect wheel lugs

Torque aluminum wheels to 110-120 ft. lbs. and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.

DO NOT over torque.

There after, check wheel lugs before each trip, after excessive braking, and following

winter storage.

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TIRES

ExTERIOR

In an emergency, remove the ﬂat tire. The independent suspension of the rubber tor-

sion axle allows four/six wheeled units to be safely towed on three/ﬁve wheels for a

short distance (100 miles maximum) and only at a low speed (30 MPH).

Be especially cautious in crossing holes or dips in the road. Under these circumstances

it is good practice to set your rear view mirrors so that you can observe your tires at

all time.

Tips on Tire Care

Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of punctures,

impact damage, improper inﬂation or other conditions resulting from use. Tire failures

may create a risk of property damage or personal injury. To reduce the risk of tire failure

we strongly recommend the following:

1. Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly when the

tires are cool (after the vehicle has stopped three hours and then driven less than

one mile.) Do not reduce pressure when tires are hot. Use a tire gauge to check

pressure and maintain it at the recommended level.

5. Make every effort to avoid running over objects that may damage the tire through

impact or cutting, such as chuckholes, glass, metal, etc.

6. Never drive on smooth tires. Tires should be removed when 2/32nds inch of tread

depth remains. In most states it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32nds inch remain-

ing tread depth.

2. Never overload your tires. The maximum load carrying capability of your tires is

molded on the sidewall of the tire.

3. Check your tires frequently for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts or snags resulting

from use. See your tire dealer immediately if any such condition is discovered.

4. Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or the maximum speeds

justiﬁed by driving conditions, or in excess of speeds recommended for the tire you

are using.

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ExTERIOR

TIRE ROTATION

(10,000-mile intervals)

SPARE TIRE

The spare tire for Airstreams is stored under the front of the trailer. The front handle

of the tire carrier is a one-inch tube protruding out from under the front A-frame on

the curbside. It is secured by a bracket and bolt along the inside of the A frame rail.

Removing the bolts allows the front on the tire carrier to be lowered and the spare

tire removed.

Tire Inﬂation (PSI) Cold

ST 205-75 R14 - 50 psi

ST 225-75 R15 - 65 psi

NOTE: Torque aluminm wheels to110-120 ft. lbs and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.

check at 10, 25 and rechecked at 50 miles. DO NOT over torque.

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ExTERIOR

AXLE AND RUNNING GEAR ASSEMBLY

Each RUBBER TORSION axle is aligned during manufacturing, and double-checked

on a random basis. Alignment after delivery is the customer’s responsibility.

Hitting chuck holes or rough railroad tracks while going straight will only cause

misalignment after the tire has been struck many repetitive times. Of course, a deep

enough hole can affect the alignment immediately.

The worse culprit is a curb because they are normally struck at an angle. Surprisingly

rear axles are occasionally damaged when people are attempting to park beside a

curb and are backing up their trailer.

As you look under your trailer is it normal for the axle to be bent up in the middle. This

bend is how the camber is obtained.

Toe-in is built into the axle by very slight bends in the axle tube on each end.

If tire wear ever indicate misalignment check with your dealer for the nearest location

having the proper equipment.

Wheel Bearing Maintenance

1. Jack trailer at marked jack location pad behind axle on mainframe,

2. Remove hubcap or spindle cover, wheel and tire.

3. Remove cotter pin.

4. Remove dust cap.

5. Remove spindle nut and washer.

6. Remove bearings, hub and rotor.

7. Lay down hub and rotor with inside grease seal down. Knock out inner bearing and

grease seal using wood or plastic dowel and hammer.

8. Clean all parts thoroughly with kerosene.

9. Check all bearings and races for chips or roughness of any kind. Any damaged

component must be replaced.

CAUTION: Never allow heat to he applied to the axle tube since the rubber

providing the spring torsion action will he severely damaged.

Rubber torsion Axle Alignment Speciﬁcations

Toe-In each side 1/16” Tolerance 1/16” + or -

Camber each side ¾ degrees positive Tolerance ¾ degrees + or –

10. Pack bearing with a good grease (No 2 grade-265 ASTM penetration or equivalent).

11. Install inner bearing.

12. Install new grease seal in hub or rotor using wooden or rawhide mallet.

13. Install hub and drum on spindle.

14. Install outer bearing.

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ExTERIOR

15. Install washer and spindle nut.

16. While rotating the wheel, tighten the spindle nut with a 12” wrench until there is a

slight tension. Then back off one notch and install cotter pin. There should now be

from .001” to .010” endplay in hub. If not, back off one notch.

17. Check the lug nuts at 10, 25 miles and recheck at 50 miles of travel. Torque

aluminm wheels to110-120 ft. lbs and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.

When greasing bearings by hand, place a glob of grease in the palm of one hand and

push the large end of the bearing down into the grease (see illustration). Keep turning

the bearing around and forcing it down through the grease until the grease is extruded

up through the opposite end. Wipe the extra grease in your hand around the outside of

the bearing. It’s not necessary to ﬁll the hub and dust cap with grease.

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ELECTRIC BRAKES

A CONTROLLER installed in your tow vehicle will synchronize the trailer brakes with

your tow vehicle brakes. It is designed to apply the trailer brakes whenever the tow

vehicle brakes are applied.

TYPICAL ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS are inertially activated. The controller senses decelera-

tion and generates an output, which reﬂects the inertia sensed. When you are station-

ary, the controller does not apply the brakes unless the manual slide bar is activated.

NOTE: Study all material provided with your particular brake control. If you don’t

understand the information, have the installer explain the information to you or call the

manufacturer of the controller.

In THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL SEPARATION of the tow vehicle and trailer, the

BREAKAWAY SWITCH will set and lock the trailer brakes for a sufﬁcient length of time

to stop the trailer. The switch is activated when the wire attached to it and to the tow

vehicle pulls out the small pin in the front of the unit. THIS PIN SHOULD BE PULLED

OUT, LUBRICATED WITH LIGHT HOUSEHOLD OIL AND REPLACED EVERY 90 DAYS.

HOW TO USE YOUR ELECTRIC BRAKES PROPERLY

Your trailer brakes are designed to work in synchronization with your tow vehicle

brakes. Never use your tow vehicle or trailer brakes alone to stop the combined load.

Your trailer and tow vehicle will seldom have the right amperage ﬂow to the brake

magnets to give you comfortable, safe braking unless you make proper brake system

adjustments. Changing trailer load and driving conditions as well as uneven alternator

and battery output can mean unstable current ﬂow to your brake magnets. It is there-

fore imperative that you maintain and adjust your brakes as set forth in this manual,

use a properly modulated brake controller, and perform the synchronization procedure

noted below

In addition to the synchronization adjustment detailed below, electric brake controllers

provide a modulation function that varies the current to the electric brakes with the

pressure on the brake pedal. It is important that your brake controller provide ap-

proximately 2 volts to the braking system when the brake pedal is ﬁrst depressed and

gradually increase the voltage to 12 volts as brake pedal pressure is increased. If the

controller “jumps” immediately to a high voltage output, even during a gradual stop,

then the electric brakes will always be fully energized and will result in harsh brakes

and potential brake lockup.

To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch, pull the switch’s pin straight forward

and spray the inside of the switch through the hole with an electric contact cleaner

(such as Spra-Kleen) and reinsert the pin. A drop of light household oil on the groove

near the base of the pin will allow the pin to operate freely. WHEN THE TRAILER IS

CONNECTED TO THE TOW VEHICLE, THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH LOOP SHOULD

BE ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT FRAME OF YOUR HITCH. When disconnecting

trailer from tow vehicle remove wire loop from the frame. DO NOT REMOVE PIN FROM

SWITCH BECAUSE THIS WILL APPLY THE TRAILER BRAKES.

WArNINg: Do not use breakaway switch for parking brake.

Proper synchronization of tow vehicle to trailer braking can only be accomplished by

road testing. Brake “lockup, grabbiness, or harshness” is quite often lack of synchro-

nization between the tow vehicle and the trailer being towed, too high of a threshold

voltage (over 2 volts), or under adjusted brakes.

WArNINg: The braking system should be checked and serviced

by qualiﬁed, certiﬁed technicians only. Failure to do soo could result in loss of

control of your vehicle or the trailer causing damage to property, injury, and/or

death.

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ExTERIOR

POWER JACK (Option)

A switch located on the bottom of the housing operates the power jack. When the jack

is fully extended or retracted internal limit switches automatically shut off the motor.

Should an electrical failure occur, remove the power head by loosening the two Allen

set screws. The jack post may now be operated manually by inserting the emergency

handle into the coupling on top of the post.

The jack is wired directly to the battery and has an inline fuse between the battery and

the power head.

Should an electrical failure occur, remove the power head by loosening the two Allen

set screws. The jack post may now be operated manually by inserting the emergency

handle into the coupling on top of the post.

Replacing Power Head

It is essential that the following procedure be used before the power head is replaced

on the post.

1. With 12 volts connected, ground the power head to trailer “A” frame. Operate main

switch in “post retracting direction” until the motor stops automatically.

Maintenance

1. Every two years remove screws and cover and check grease condition. Use HMP

grease similar to lubricate 630AA and spread on gear teeth, Grease is not required

on the nylon timing gears. No internal lubrication of the post is required, but an

occasional external application of a silicone or WD-40 spray lubricant on the inner

tube of the post when extended is permissible.

2. Before replacing the cover ensure that the plate and limit switch unit are

located correctly.

3. Apply a little sealing compound around the mating surface of the gear cover and

replace screws tightening them diagonally. Check synchronization if head has been

removed from the post.

4. A little penetrating oil on the Allen setscrews occasionally will help prevent corrosion

and difﬁcult removal.

Note: Leave tow vehicle transmission in neutral when lifting both units. Dolly wheels

are not recommended. Always retract stabilizing jacks before using your Super Jack

under load.

2. Using emergency handle, crank post clockwise by hand until fully retracted, then

turn crank one turn counterclockwise.

3. Replace head on post and make sure that drive pin is engaged with post coupler.

Tighten Allen set screws.

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ExTERIOR

TIRES

Load/Inﬂation Information for Your Tires

Maintaining proper tire inﬂation pressure is essential for both tire safety and

performance.

Proper Tire Inﬂation

The level of air in your tires affects your vehicle’s overall performance. Not even the

highest quality tire will perform well if it’s not inﬂated properly. The correct pressure

varies from vehicle to vehicle and depends in part upon driver preference. Each vehicle

has a maximum inﬂation pressure, usually found on a metal tag riveted to the outside

of the vehicle as well as on the original equipment tires.

Correct tire inﬂation is a key component in tire care. The recommended inﬂation

pressures for your tires are indicated on the certiﬁcation label or in your owner’s

manual. Since RVs can be loaded with many different conﬁgurations, the load on each

tire will vary. For this reason, air pressure should be checked based on the load on

each individual tire. Cold Inﬂation Pressure should be adjusted to handle the maximum

tire load, and all tires on the axle should carry the same inﬂation pressure. COLD TIRE

INFLATION PRESSURE is the tire pressure checked in the morning before you drive

more than a few miles or before rising ambient temperatures or the sun’s radiant heat

affects it. Check your tires’ air pressures at least once a month, before each trip and

each morning you drive during a trip. Tire pressure should be checked cold, as tire

pressure ratings have been designed with typical running heat/pressure build-up in

mind. Make sure the valves and caps are free of dirt and moisture.

Under Inﬂation

Under inﬂation brings a higher risk of damage due to road hazards, reduces casing

durability, causes a loss in fuel economy, and uneven or irregular tire wear. Severe

under inﬂation brings about an increased risk of tread separation, handling difﬁculties,

and possibly tires failure, caused by overheating.

IMPORTANT: Lowering tire pressure in the search for a smoother ride is not only

dangerous, it’s relatively ineffective, and as the difference in the ride quality is

not signiﬁcant. When minimum inﬂation pressure requirements are not met, tire

durability and optimum operating conditions are compromised. Tire inﬂation

pressure should always meet the guidelines for vehicle weight.

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in order to achieve adequate air pressure for your coach’s needs

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and inspected by a trained professional. It should not be aired up without a

full inspection or without using a safety cage. Use a calibrated gauge. If your

tire is rated for higher inﬂation pressures, a special gauge will be required

designed for larger tires.

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•Don’tinatetirestocoldPSIratingbeyondrimspecications

HOW OVERLOADING AFFECTS YOUR TIRES

Tire pressure is what enables your RV tire to support loads. Overloading your tires

can have serious consequences for passengers and your RV. Too much weight can

cause stress on your RV’s suspension system, brake failure, shock absorber damage,

handling and steering problems, irregular tire wear and possible tire failure. Excessive

loads or under inﬂation can lead to an excessive amount of heat and tire failure. If

you discover that your tires cannot handle the load, lighten the weight of the load on

your tires. Tire pressure should never be reduced below the vehicle manufacturer’s

recommended levels to support load conditions in order to improve the ride quality

of a vehicle. The difference in ride quality is not signiﬁcant. When inﬂation pressure

requirements are not met, tire durability and optimum operation can be affected.

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WEIGHING YOUR TRAVEL TRAILER

OR TOWED VEHICLE

Since a trailer or towed vehicle adds to the load on your RV’s tires, it is crucial to

properly weigh towed vehicles. A travel trailer should ﬁrst be weighed with the tongue,

while detached from the pulling vehicle. The actual weight of the trailer must be less

than or equal to the GVWR for safe operation, otherwise contents must be removed

until the weight is within maximum GVWR limitations. The weight of the complete,

attached trailer, excluding the towing vehicle, must also be taken. Each wheel should

be weighed while still attached to the towing vehicle, and the individual wheel positions

on the towing vehicle should be weighed and checked for overload as well.

If you determine that the loading of your vehicle’s tires are uneven, the actual weight of

the trailer on each tire must be less than or equal to its maximum load capacity for safe

operation, otherwise contents must be removed until the weight is within maximum

load limitations.

TIRE CARE

Tires are a very precisely engineered product designed for speciﬁc applications and

use. The tire functions as the sole contact between the vehicle and the road. Therefore,

it must provide several different functions in order for your recreational vehicle to

handle properly. Most important are traction while moving, grip when

steering or stopping, and a comfortable ride for you and your passengers. The Tires on

your recreational vehicle are designed for highway use and must be properly maintained

in order to maximize tire life, as well to provide a safe mode of transportation. Always

keep your tires clean and properly inﬂated.

Correct tire inﬂation is a key component in tire care. The recommended inﬂation

pressures for your tires are indicated on the certiﬁcation label or in your owner’s

manual. Since RVs can be loaded with many different conﬁgurations, the load on each

tire will vary. For this reason, air pressure should be checked based on the load on

each individual tire. Cold Inﬂation Pressure should be adjusted to handle the maximum

tire load, and all tires on the axle should carry the same inﬂation pressure. than a few

miles or before rising ambient temperatures or the sun’s radiant heat affects it.

Tips on Tire Care

Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of punctures,

impact damage, improper inﬂation or other conditions resulting from use. Tire failures

may create a risk of property damage or personal injury. To reduce the risk of tire failure

we strongly recommend the following:

1. Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly when the

tires are cool (after the vehicle has stopped three hours and then driven less than

one mile.) Do not reduce pressure when tires are hot. Use a tire gauge to check

pressure and maintain it at the recommended level.

2. Never overload your tires. The maximum load carrying capability of your tires is

molded on the sidewall of the tire.

3. Check your tires frequently for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts or snags resulting

from use. See your tire dealer immediately if any such condition is discovered.

4. Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or the maximum speeds

justiﬁed by driving conditions, or in excess of speeds recommended for the tire you

are using.

5. Make every effort to avoid running over objects that may damage the tire through

impact or cutting, such as chuckholes, glass, metal, etc.

6. Never drive on smooth tires. Tires should be removed when 2/32nds inch of tread

depth remains. In most states it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32nds inch

remaining tread depth.

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ExTERIOR

Proper Inspection and Storage of Tires

Before taking your RV on a trip or when removing from an extended storage period,

make it a practice to inspect the overall condition of your tires. Check for any type of

condition or damage that might result in failure. A thorough check should include both

inside and outside sidewalls, tread area and the condition of hardware such as valve

stems, valve caps, and wheels. The tread should be checked for any unusual wear,

cracking, penetrations and/or cuts. An uneven wear pattern can indicate misalignment

or worn suspension parts.

Since many RVs are used seasonally and sometimes stored for extended times, it is

possible that tires will take many years to wear out. Tires, as any rubber product, will

age over time. If tires show cracking in the sidewall or tread surfaces that are more than

2/32nds deep, they should be replaced before your next trip or vacation. Store your RV

in a cool dry area away from major heat sources and extreme cold. An enclosed area is

best with no exposure to electromagnetic sources such as generators or transformers.

If you must keep your RV outside, cover your tires from direct sunlight. Take your RV to

your Tire dealer for service to check or correct any of these conditions.

Replacing Your Tires

It is possible to replace your tires with a different size in some instances to increase

your load capacity with a different inﬂation pressure. If there is a reason to replace

your tires with a different size, make sure the following checks are made before the

purchase.

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will it ﬁt properly inside the wheel well?

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system?

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stamped on the rim?

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Tires used on most RVs are driven at or near maximum loads during hot weather and

then are left idle for months. In normal use oils in the tire come to the surface during

ﬂexing and protect the rubber from ultraviolet light. But when left idle natural aging may

cause the rubber to crack prematurely, especially in the sidewall area.

Any tire on an RV that is over ﬁve years old should be inspected by a competent tire

professional for cracking and replaced, even if it has no apparent tread wear. This is

because a tire on a car or truck might last 80,000 to 120,000 miles before it needs to

be replaced, but an RV tire that only travels 5,000 miles per year will not approach that

mileage for 20 years. It will need to be replaced much before that.

The ﬁrst step is choosing a tire adequate for the load. The load rating printed on the

sidewall will show the maximum load that can be carried at a deﬁned pressure. As the

inﬂation pressure drops, the load that can be carried is less. As speed increases, the

amount of load that can be carried also drops. The load rating is also affected by how

the tire is used, as a single or as a dual.

A Goodyear ST225/75 R15 tire inﬂated to 65 PSI has load capacity of 2540 Lbs.

A Goodyear ST205/75 R14 tire inﬂated to 50 PSI has load capacity of 1870 Lbs.

An ST225/75R15 tire is a special trailer tire with a section width of 225 mm, a height

to width ratio of 75%, radial construction with a diameter of 15 inches. As the width to

height ratio becomes smaller, the tire has a lower proﬁle. LT stands for Light Truck and

P for Passenger service.

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The interior of all Airstream trailers has been designed for comfort, convenience, du-

rability and appearance. How you use it and how you take care of it naturally depends

on you. However, if you learn to operate the interior components and take care of them

and the trailer properly, this knowledge will add to your pleasure as well as the long

life of your trailer.

Uphostery

All materials should be professionally dry cleaned to remove any overall soiled condi-

tion. However, these materials may be spot cleaned using the cleaning code instruc-

tions as listed. Sample swatches are furnished to our dealers. The dealer will be able to

give you the name of the fabrics used in your particular trailer. Each swatch will show

the cleaning code in parenthesis.

The following are the cleaning code instructions for the various fabrics used in the

Airstream trailers:

Code WS

Fabric Care: Spot clean this fabric either with a mild solvent or water based cleaning

agent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product follow instructions carefully and

clean only in a well-ventilated room. Avoid any product, which contains highly toxic

carbon tetrachloride. You may also use an upholstery shampoo product or the foam

from a mild detergent. With either method pretest a small area before proceeding. Use

professional furniture cleaner when an overall soiled condition is reached.

Code S

condition is reached.

Code W

Fabric Care: Spot clean, using the foam only from water based cleaning agent such as

mild detergent or non-solvent upholstery shampoo product.

Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion. Vacuum when dry. Pretest small area

before proceeding. Use professional furniture cleaner when an overall soiled condition

is reached. The manufacturer of the fabric designed the above code.

CAUTION: Never remove cushion cover for separate dry cleaning or wash-

ing. Any tumble cleaning method can destroy the backing, shrink or otherwise

damage upholstery fabric.

WArNINg: Keep your furniture and family safe from ﬁres caused by

careless smoking. Do not smoke when drowsy. Remove immediately any ﬂowing

ash or a lighted cigarette, which falls on furniture. Smoldering smoking material

can cause upholstered furniture ﬁres.

Interior Skin

The interior skin on your trailer is covered with an uphostery that can be cleaned with a

vacuumn cleaner. For stubborn spots follow Code W instructions above.

Trailers with aluminum interior skin (Upgrade package) should follow the same cleaning

instructions detailed in the Exterior section of this manual for the exterior skin.

Fabric Care: Spot clean, using a mild water free solvent or dry cleaning product.

Carefully follow instructions on such product. Clean only in a well-ventilated room.

Avoid any product containing carbon tetrachloride, which is highly toxic. Pretest small

area before proceeding. Use professional furniture cleaner when an overall soiled

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Draperies

CAUTION: All drapery materials and mattress covers must be professionally

dry-cleaned.

For Safari models remove the draperies by unsnapping them from the wall, removing

a screw or pop rivet from the end of the curtain track, and sliding them out. The pop

rivets are removed by drilling through the head with a 1/8” drill bit.

Carpet

The carpet can be cleaned with any good commercial carpet cleaner, or with a deter-

gent and water. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SOAK THE CARPET WITH WATER.

Counter Area

The counter areas around the sink are of a high-pressure laminate and can be cleaned

with soap and water, or you can use a common solvent on tough spots. Be sure no

abrasive cleaner is used, as there is the possibility it could scratch the surface. A

protective pad should always be placed under hot utensils.

Shower Stall

To clean your ﬁberglass shower stall unit use warm water and one of the stronger liquid

detergents. Do not use abrasive cleaners, they may scratch and dull the surface of your

unit. Stubborn stains can be removed with solvents such as turpentine, paint thinner or

acetone. Restore dulled areas by rubbing with an automotive type liquid cleaner then

put the soft slow back into your unit with a light application of liquid wax.

Lounges

On certain modesl the sofa converts to a bed,. Lift up the front of the seat and pull out.

Below the bed is a large upholstered, horizontal door that is opened by pulling straight

out and hinging down. This exposes large plastic trays. This is a great place to store

heavy items since it is low to the ﬂoor and in front the trailer.

WArNINg: To prevent possible injury, these legs must be lowered and

locked into place after the top is pulled out and before putting weight on the bed.

Dinette

Vinyl Covering

Damp wiping with mild detergent does routine cleaning. Using any of the automotive

cleaners designed for vinyl car seats and dashes can perform a more thorough clean-

ing.

Sinks

Cleaning can be accomplished using mild liquid detergent with a soft cloth. A complete

Home Owners Guide for your sinks is supplied in your Owner’s Folder. Please read

these instructions before use.

The dinette is made into a bed by rising up on the front of the table and folding the

table leg up against the bottom of the leaf. As the table is raised it will unhook from the

upper wall brackets. Once it is unhooked it can be pulled out and the wall hinge will

let it be lowered on the supports of the dinette seats. The backrests of the seats are

placed over the table to complete the conversion.

BUNK BED

The bunk bed is rated at 150 lbs. Do not overload the bed.

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Dinette Table

To open the folding table, lift into a horizontal position and pull the table leg down

toward the vertical position until it snaps into place, The leg is hinged at the front edge

of the table and is held against the bottom of the table with Velcro. To extend into the

double leaf position, lift the table slightly so the leg clears the carpet, and slide the leg

and center support out toward the center of the trailer. The leaf then unfolds and rests

against the leg support.

Airstream recommends that during travel the table be left in the upright position.

Monitor Panel

The monitor panel allows you to check the amount of ﬂuid in your fresh water tank,

black tank, and the gray tank.

The LP gas and battery status are also shown.

Water Pump Switch

The water pump switch operates the pump. Once the switch is turned on the pump

will run until the water pressure reaches about 35 psi. At this point an internal pres-

sure switch will shut it off. When a faucet is opened the water pressure will drop and

the pump will start to run again.

The standard equipment Sureﬂo water pump should be turned off when you are on

city water or when the trailer is left unattended.

Aquajet water pump (Optionial Equipment)

Water pressure at some campgrounds may be low. The water pump can be turned

on to assist the city water hookup pressure. Be sure there is some water in the fresh

water tank. The pump will only use the water that is needed out of the tank to bring

the pressure up to the usual standard. The water pump should be turned off when the

trailer is left unattended.

Exhaust Fans

The Safari trailers are equipped with roof ventilators either in the center of the ceiling,

in the bathroom, or both locations.

The square fans are cranked opened. Round ventilators, used in some bathrooms, are

opened by pushing straight up on the crossbar handle. The round switch can then be

turned to engage the fan motor.

Note: The range exhaust cover on the outside the trailer has a swinging door that

can be latched during inclement weather. During normal operations, and latches

should be turned so the door swings open when the fan is on.

Telephone Shower Head

The telephone showerhead is designed to give maximum ﬂexibility in usage, and pro-

vides for water saving techniques when using your trailer on self-containment. It can

be held in the hand and moved about the body. Normally the best water conservation

procedure is to wet the entire body and then turn the water off. Apply soap, lather

thoroughly, and then rinse the soap off. The telephone showerhead is also used to ﬁll

the tub for taking a bath. When you have ﬁnished using the shower be sure to shut the

water off at the faucet.

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Linoleum

Clean with any standard linoleum ﬂoor cleaner

Bath Area Remote Switches

Two remote switches for appliances are located on the bathroom wall. One is for the

water pump, and duplicates the pump switch on the central control panel. Either pump

switch may be used to turn the pump on or off at any time.

The second remote switch, with a red indicator, is for lighting the water heater.

Ceiling Light/Directional Lighting

The ceiling light ﬁxture has a push button switch located in on the ﬁxture. Gently

squeezing in the middle and pulling down will remove the LENS. During cold weather

it is a good idea to leave the light on a few minutes prior to removing the lens. The bed

and lounge area has individually switched directuional lighting.

A wall switch just inside the door control ceiling, step, and patio lights. The individual

ceiling lights must be on for the wall switch to work.

Information on the optional high volume roof vent may be found in the appliance sec-

tion of this book.

Storage

Clothes hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers that snap over the clothes rods

to keep them from “jumping” off on rough roads. Evening dresses should be kept in

the plastic bags like dry cleaning businesses use. No matter how hard you try, if you

travel a long dusty section of road the dust will work its way into the trailer and soil

clothes. Try to avoid large bulky coats. Layers of lighter clothing will usually keep you

warmer, are more versatile and easier to store. There are several areas in the trtailer

to store your belongings. Remember to distribute the load as outlined in the Loading

section of this manual.

WArNINg: Keep ﬂammable material away from the furnace.

Remember, heavy items should be stored low and toward the front, lighter items in the

rear and overhead cabinets.

SMOKE ALARM - FIREX MODEL B

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SMOKE ALARM SAFETY CHECKLIST

1. Test your smoke alarm every week. To test the electronics, ﬁrmly depress the button.

To test that smoke reaches the sensor, blow smoke in a careful ﬁre-safe manner into

your smoke alarm.

2. Your smoke alarm will not work without power. Never shut off its power or remove

the battery to quiet the alarm.

The kitchen cabinet should have the heaviest items on the bottom and lighter items

overhead. After loading you should have the skillets and can goods on the ﬂoor or

bottom shelf, and the cereals and crackers in the overhead rooﬂocker. Use the un-

breakable type plates and saucers, and consider storing your dishtowels around them.

Better yet, use paper plates. Who wants to wash dishes when on a trip or vacation?

FOR BATTERY-POWERED UNITS: When your smoke alarm “beeps” about once a

minute, the battery is weak. Immediately install a new battery correctly. Be sure to

use only batteries speciﬁed in Owner’s Manual or on unit. Test unit after installing a

new battery.

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3. Clean and vacuum the openings on your smoke alarm once a month.

4. Do not open the smoke alarm or try to repair it. For replacement information see the

WARRANTY in the Owner’s Manual.

5. Verify you have the proper number of smoke alarms in your home and the correct

location for each one. A smoke alarm will not respond well in an incorrect location.

6. If your smoke alarm has one or more of these special features, please note:

•FALSEALARMCONTROL(ModelC):Pushingtest/hushbuttonreducessensi-

tivity for up to 15 minutes, minimizing nuisance alarms,

•FLASHINGLIGHT(ModelE):Pushingtestbuttonturnsashingsafetylighton.

Very thick smoke may obscure light.

7. Smoke alarms have technical limitations and may not respond in all situations. FIRE

PREVENTION is your best safeguard.

8. For a replacement Owner’s Manual or Safety Checklist, please indicate your unit

model, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and send to:

Maple Chase Company

2820 Thatcher Road

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-4040

WEEKLY TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM

1. FOR A COMPLETE WEEKLY TEST OF THE ELECTRONICS AND THE SENSOR

OPERATION, FIRMLY DEPRESS THE TEST BUTTON ON THE COVER OF THE

SMOKE ALARM FOR A FEW SECONDS. The smoke LED (light emitting diode),

which is the indicator light under the clear Push-to-Test button, will blink once per

second while the button is being pushed and the alarm is sounding. The smoke

alarm will stop sounding when you release the button.

2. If your smoke alarm has the False Alarm Control or Safety Light feature see “SPECIAL

SMOKE ALARM FEATURES” for further testing information.

3. IMPORTANT: Always test your smoke alarm upon returning from vacation, or any

other time when no one has been in your household or residence for several days.

4. If a smoke alarm is installed in a mobile home, test the smoke alarm after you

remove the vehicle from storage and before each trip.

WArNINg: If your smoke alarm does not respond as described in any

of the above tests, check that a good battery is properly installed. If a good bat-

tery is properly installed, promptly remove the unit, repack it and return it for

repair or replacement.

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM

Your smoke alarm has been designed and manufactured to be as maintenance-free

as possible. Here are a few simple steps you must perform, in addition to the weekly

tests described in the section “WEEKLY TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM,” to keep

your unit in good working order.

•Thesmokealarm shouldbevacuumedmonthlyor moreoften ifthereisdust,

dirt or kitchen grease that can accumulate. Use a soft brush or wand attach-

ment and vacuum all slots in the cover and side. FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must

properly clean and maintain your smoke alarm, since a dirty or malfunctioning

unit may fail to alarm or cause unwanted nuisance alarms.

•Iftheunitisdamagedorfailstooperateproperly,andyouhavecheckedthata

good battery is installed correctly, follow the directions in the section "WHERE

TO SEND YOUR SMOKE ALARM IF IT NEEDS SERVICE" for return. FOR

YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT OPEN THE SMOKE ALARM AND TRY TO REPAIR IT

YOURSELF. While smoke alarms are economical devices, they contain preci-

sion electronic components that are precisely calibrated. The manufacturer

must do repairs.

2. Remove the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket by twisting counterclockwise

3. Replace old battery with a fresh one. If your smoke alarm has a safety light, the

miniature lamp operates on two AA batteries. (See recommended batteries below.)

4. Check that battery connections are secure and the battery is secured in its

compartment

5. Test smoke alarm for proper operation (see “WEEKLY TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE

ALARM” section). The smoke alarm operates on a 9-volt battery. The normal battery

operating life will be one (1) year. The life of some batteries may be less.

6. Firex smoke alarms sold with Ultralife long-life lithium batteries require replacement

approximately every ten (10) years or when the low battery signal sounds.

CAUTION: You should only use the batteries speciﬁed here or on the label of

the unit.

For Models A, B, C, E and PB use: Eveready 216, 522 or 1222; Mallory MN1604;

Duracell MN1604; or Ultralife U9VL-J.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

The smoke alarm will “beep” once a minute for at least 30 days when the battery is

weak. The battery must immediately be replaced with a fresh one.

The battery should also be changed if it does not sound an alarm when tested. TO

REPLACE THE BATTERY:

1. Check if the tamper resist locking pin is installed in the smoke alarm (see “USING

THE TAMPER RESIST LOCKING MECHANISM” section). If so, pull the pin com-

pletely out of the smoke alarm using long-nose pliers.

For Model E also use AA Heavy Duty for light power. The miniature lamp operates

on two (2) AA batteries. For replacement, use heavy-duty or alkaline AA batteries:

Eveready 1215, E91, or Duracell M15HD, MN1500.

CAUTION: Do not use any type of rechargeable batteries.

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USING THE TAMPER RESIST LOCKING MECHANISM

To make the smoke alarm somewhat tamper resistant, a “locking pin” has been provided

in the base of the unit. It will help deter a child or other individual from removing the

smoke alarm from the bracket. See Figure 7. The following directions can install this.

1. Remove the breakaway locking pin from the unit by rocking pin back and forth.

2. Put the smoke alarm back on the mounting bracket. (See section “HOW TO INSTALL

YOUR SMOKE ALARM.”)

3. Using long-nose pliers grab the head of the locking pin and insert into hole located

on the side of the smoke alarm. See Figure 8.

4. The Tamper Resist feature is now installed and complete.

To Remove:

5. Using long-nose pliers grasp the head of the locking pin and pull the pin completely

out of the smoke alarm.

6. The smoke alarm can now be removed from the mounting bracket with a counter-

clockwise twist.

SPECIAL SMOKE ALARM FEATURES

If your smoke alarm has one or more of these special features, read the following:

•BLINKING LED LIGHT(ModelsB, C, EandPB):The indicatorlightunderthe

Push-to Test button blinks about once per minute to indicate the smoke alarm

is receiving power.

WArNINg: Very thick smoke may obscure the light.

LP GAS DETECTOR

In the kitchen area of your unit, approximately six inches above the ﬂoor, is the LP

gas detector. LP gas is a mixture of gases produced and sold commercially as a fuel

for heating and cooking appliances. LP gas is highly ﬂammable and, as a result, can

be explosive if ignited under certain circumstances. LP gas is heavier than air and,

if conﬁned in a closed space, will accumulate close to the ﬂoor. When the LP gas

concentration in your unit exceeds 2000 PPM the detector will provide a visual and

audible alarm by sounding a buzzer and ﬂashing the red LED two times per second.

WArNINg: Activation of this detector indicates the presence of LP gas,

which can cause an explosion and/or ﬁre. This normally indicates a leak in the

LP gas installation or a LP gas appliance. Extinguish all open ﬂames, open your

windows and door and evacuate the unit immediately. Do not activate any electri-

cal switch. Turn off the LP at your gas bottle(s). DO NOT RE-ENTER YOUR UNIT

UNTIL A QUALIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN HAS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.

OPERATION

Your LP gas detector is wired directly to your vehicle batteries and incorporates a

1-amp in-line fuse. When the device is operating normally the green LED will be lit.

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WArNINg: It is not recommended that the detector be disconnected

from the battery during periods of storage. There is a small heater on the sensor

of the device, which “burns” away impurities in the air during periods of normal

use. During periods when power is interrupted, impurities can build up on the

sensor. When power is returned to the detector the detector alarm may activate

until the impurities are “burned” off. This could take a number of hours, during

which time the alarm will be constantly “on”.

DETECTOR TEST

Press the test button for 5 to 6 seconds until the alarm sounds then release the test

button. The red LED should ﬂash and the alarm sound for approximately 4 minutes.

This test should be performed at least once a week during normal vehicle operation,

and after periods of storage, and before each trip.

LOW VOLTAGE

Below 10 VDC the detector will continue to operate but will blink alternately green and

orange. Below 8 VDC the unit will behave erratically and will eventually shut off. To

ensure proper operation, do not operate the unit below 10 VDC.

WArNINg: Have a professional check your system if you have

any doubts.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

The ﬁre extinguisher just inside your forward door should have the charge checked

on a regular basis. Make sure your family, especially the cook, knows how to release

the extinguisher storage bracket, and how to properly operate the extinguisher. Check

with your local ﬁre department for professional advice on its operation and use if you

ﬁnd the directions on the extinguisher unclear. We’re sure they will be happy to assist

you and your family.

SAFETY:

Many things can be construed as safety related, but the most important is your

common sense. If you are careless with matches, cigarettes, ﬂammable material

or any other hazardous material, we are sure you realize your potential for ac-

cidents is greatly increased.

COMPONENT FAILURE

The failure of any circuit component will cause the detector to display a continuous

orange LED fault light and a short beep indicating failure. If this occurs, immediately

contact your dealer or Airstream Customer Service for the name of the nearest detec-

tor service center.

Please read the operating instructions for your detector, which have been supplied

with the paper work of your unit.

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CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

The following information is highlights from the folder provided by the alarm

manufacturer. The folder, with more detailed information, is contained in your Owners’

Packet.

Test detector immediately following installation and weekly for proper operation by

pushing the test button until the YELLOW L.E.D. lights and a short beep is heard

(approximately three seconds). Release the button. The detector will then test itself for

proper operation. At completion of the self-test, the alarm will sound and both L.E.D.s

will light for 3/4 of a second. The detector then resumes normal operation.

NORMAL OPERATION

In normal operation the detector will ﬂash the RED L.E.D. once every 30 seconds.

WARNING CONDITION

If the COSTAR senses a low level of CO The YELLOW L.E.D. will light and the detector

will beep every three seconds warning that CO is present. The area should immediately

be ventilated. A concentration of 60 PPM within 67 minutes will cause the warning

condition. Pushing the test button will silence the warning.

signal but the YELLOW L.E.D. will stay on. After two hours the warning signal will

sound again if the CO source has not been eliminated. If the condition persists there

is a possibility that it may cause the unit to enter alarm condition (below). If this occurs

pushing the reset button will silence the alarm for 30 minutes.

ALARM CONDITION

If the COSTAR senses unsafe levels of CO, the RED L.E.D. will light up and the alarm

will sound. The alarm condition will be signiﬁed by a repetitive alarm-sounding pattern

of approximately 4.5 seconds on 1.5 second off. Immediate evacuation is required.

Pushing the test button will silence the alarm once for approximately 4 minutes.

After approximately 4 minutes the alarm will once again sound until the unsafe CO

concentration is removed.

FAULT CONDITION

Periodically the detector’s measurement circuit is tested. If an error is detected, the

detector will sound twice and the YELLOW L.E.D. will ﬂash twice every 30 seconds.

This is an indication of circuit malfunction and that the detector requires immediate

servicing.

MAINTENANCE

Battery Replacement:

If tamper resistant pin has been used, refer to “tamper resistant locking pin” for removal

instructions.

To replace the battery remove the detector from the mounting plate by rotating the

detector in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.

The Model 9L-1 CO Detector uses one (1) 9-volt battery. The CO DETECTOR is

operating conditions. This detector has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause

the detector to “chirp” and the red LED to ﬂash approximately every 30-40 seconds

for a minimum of seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the battery when

this condition occurs. USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR CO

DETECTOR REPLACEMENT

Alkaline type: EVEREADY522; DURACELL MN1604; GOLD PEAK 1604A

Lithium type: ULTRALIFE U9VL

NOTE: REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.

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WArNINg: USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT

BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE CO DETECTOR.

CLEANING YOUR DETECTOR:

To clean your detector remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning

of this section.

You can clean the interior of your detector by using your vacuum cleaner hose and

vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the detector. The outside can

be wiped with a damp cloth.

AFTER CLEANING, REINSTALL YOUR DETECTOR. TEST YOUR DETECTOR BY

USING THE TEST BUTTON.

Test detector weekly for proper operation by pushing the test button until the YELLOW

L.E.D. lights and a short beep is heard (approximately three seconds). Release the

button. The detector will then test itself for proper operation. At completion of the self-

test, the alarm will sound and both L.E.D.s will light for 3/4 of a second. The detector

then resumes normal operation.

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SERVICE AND WARRANTY

If after reviewing this manual you feel that your CO Detector is defective in any way,

do not tamper with the unit. Return it for servicing to: Quantum Group, Inc., 11211

Sorrento Valley Road, Suite Valley Road, Suite V. San Diego, CA 92121.

Or call us toll free (800) 432-5599

E-mail address: mktsls@qginc.com

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LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)

FILL VALVE

Your trailer is equipped with LP tank ﬁll valves called “RV Type I Acme” connection.

The large, green, nylon swivel nut is a right hand thread and is designed for hand

operation only.

The valve features an internal spring-loaded module that will not allow gas to ﬂow from

the cylinder until a positive seal has been made at the connection. The valve outlet

has 1-5/16” Acme threads on the outlet exterior and female POL, left-handed threads

on its interior. This feature allows for connection of the new wrenchless, right-handed,

Acme RV connection and still accommodates the standard left-handed POL ﬁttings

used for ﬁlling propane cylinders.

The mating, green swivel nut and brass nipple also incorporates new features: the

green nylon nut swivels on a black bushing that is heat sensitive. Between 240 degrees

F and 300 degrees F the bushing will yield (melt) allowing the spring-loaded module in

the valve to push the brass nipple back (approximately 1/4”) closing the module and

stopping the ﬂow of gas from the cylinder. Inside the brass nipple is a ﬂow-limiting

device designed to sense excessive gas ﬂow. If an excessive ﬂow is sensed, the ﬂow-

limiting device shuts the ﬂow down to a maximum of 10 SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet

per Hour) or less. This is also referred to as the by-pass ﬂow.

would be appliances that light but have lower than normal ﬂame or starve out from

lack of gas, a substantial reduction in the ﬂame when another appliance is operating,

or pilots that are difﬁcult to light. If this should happen, the following steps should

eliminate the condition:

1. Close LP cylinder valve.

2. Extinguish all ﬂames and smoking materials

3. Be sure all gas appliances, including their pilot lights, are off.

4. Open LP cylinder valve slowly. DO NOT SNAP OPEN.

5. Wait at least 15 seconds before lighting appliances.

6. If operational difﬁculties continue, there may be a leak in the system. Immediately

close the LP cylinder valve and have the system inspected by a qualiﬁed RV

service technician.

Again, make sure all appliances are off before opening propane cylinder valves.

Exception: when reconnecting a full cylinder to an auto changeover regulator

it is not necessary to shut off the appliances or close the valve of the cylinder

already in service.

WArNINg: LEAKING LP GAS MAY IGNITE CAUSING A FIRE OR

EXPLOSION WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,

PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

By-pass ﬂow is extremely important in the proper operation of this connection. The

ﬂow-limiting device may activate if the cylinder valve is opened quickly. When all

appliances are off, the by-pass ﬂow allows the pressure downstream from the ﬂow-

limiting device to equalize. When pressure is equalized, the ﬂow-limiting device will

supply normal ﬂow to the system. Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds

and in most cases goes completely unnoticed. If, however, an appliance is left on or

there is a leak or open ﬂow in the system, the by-pass pressure will not be able to

equalize and allow the ﬂow-limiting device to re-open. Symptoms of this condition

How long a full tank of gas will last is dependent on usage. In cold weather, when you

are using the furnace, large amounts of hot water, and are doing extensive cooking,

you will naturally use more than you will in warm weather when you may do limited

cooking. On the average, with normal cooking and other appliance use you can prob-

ably count on two to three weeks of service from each tank.

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AUTOMATIC GAS REGULATOR

All models are equipped with a two stage automatic change over gas regulator that

offers the convenience of automatic changeover from empty to full gas cylinders. Both

tanks are connected to this regulator.

Make sure there is propane in both tanks before you start. Rotate the black lever on

the top front side of the regulator toward the cylinder you want to use ﬁrst. This will be

the “service” cylinder and the other will be the “Reserve” cylinder. Slowly open both

cylinders valves. Open both cylinder valves completely, then close about 1/4 turn. This

will allow you to easily check to see if valves are open or closed. The indicator on top of

the regulator will turn bright green. The indicator will stay bright green as long as there

is fuel coming from the service cylinder. When the service cylinder empties, the regula-

tor will draw fuel automatically from the reserve cylinder providing an uninterrupted

fuel ﬂow to the system. When it switches over, the indicator will change from green to

red. This red color indicates the service cylinder is empty and needs to be ﬁlled.

WArNINg: LP gas regulators must always be installed with the dia-

phragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have

been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that regulator vent faces

downward and that cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage, which could

result in excessive gas pressure causing ﬁre or explosion.

WArNINg: The LPG bottles are securely mounted on the front “A”

frame of your trailer. If these bottles must be removed for service or replacement

it is important that they be reinstalled correctly in order to prevent any possibility

of their falling off or becoming dislodged during travel.

LPG BOTTLES

The following step-by-step procedure gives you the proper method of removing and

installing these bottles:

1. Turn the knob on your automatic regulator so the arrow points to the tank opposite

the one to be removed. Shut off the gas valve on the bottle to be removed.

2. Disconnect the rubber gas line at the bottle to be removed. (The green plastic ﬁtting

is a right hand thread and no tools should be used.)

3. Turn the large clamping “T”’ handle counterclockwise until the hold down bracket

is loose enough to remove the bottle. If your trailer is equipped with a gas bottle

cover the “T”’ handle must be removed, and then remove the cover before remov-

ing the bottle.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CENTER HOLD DOWN ROD.

To Install

1. Place the bottle in position on the “A” frame and bottle cross member so that it

rests on the upper collar of both bottles with the collar rims engaged in the grooves

on the underside of the bracket. If your trailer is equipped with a gas bottle cover it

should be positioned over the bottles next. Make sure the hold down rod projects

up through the hole in the shroud center bracket.

2. Replace the “T” handle and tighten down until the bottles are held ﬁrmly in place.

3. Turn on gas shut off valves and test all ﬁttings with a soap suds or detergent solution

and watch for bubbles.

If you have allowed both tanks to run out, air may have gotten into the lines. In this

event, the air must be forced out through the lines by gas pressure before you will be

able to light the pilots. Hold a match to the pilot of the appliance closest to the tanks

until it lights and stays lit. Then move to the next closest, etc.

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WArNINg: Your LP tanks must be ﬁlled as directed by the tank manu-

facturer. Instructions are located on a decal near the ﬁll valve. The decal must

not be defaced.

WArNINg: Your LP tank must be, and can only be, placed in the proper

position when remounting on the front of the trailer. In any other position the

base of the tank will not ﬁt into the recess.

A warning label has been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide

an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion. Unlike homes, the amount of

oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle; and, proper

ventilation when using the cooking appliances will avoid dangers of asphyxia-

tion. It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort

heating as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for

long periods of time.

WArNINg: Use only the gas bottles furnished with your trailer. If re-

placement is required it must be a bottle of the same size and design.

WArNINg: The vent at the bottom of the regulator must be kept free of

any obstructions and must be pointed downward. A good habit is to check the

vent each time a bottle is removed for ﬁlling. It is especially important to check

the vent if the trailer has not been used regularly.

Twice a year, or after a long storage period, we suggest you take your unit in for a

checkup and cleaning of the gas operated appliances.

BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY

WArNINg: Do not store LP containers within a vehicle. LP containers

are equipped with safety devices that vent gas should the pressure become

excessive.

WArNINg: Do not use cooking appliances for comfort heating. Cooking

appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation open an overhead

vent or turn on an exhaust fan and open a window.

WArNINg: Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood and char-

coal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle. The use of

this equipment inside the recreational vehicle may cause ﬁres or asphyxiation.

WArNINg: A warning label has been located near the LP gas container.

This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER (S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF

CAPACITY.

Overﬁlling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas ﬂow, which can cause

ﬁre or explosion. A properly ﬁlled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its

volume as liquid LP gas.

WArNINg: Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other

ﬂammable liquids inside the vehicle because a ﬁre or explosion may result.

WArNINg: IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Extinguish any open ﬂames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.

2. Do not touch electrical switches.

3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection

4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.

5. Leave the area until odor clears.

6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before

using again.

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WATER SYSTEM-SELF CONTAINED

Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door and remove screw cap. A

garden hose can now be inserted. It’s a good idea to let the water run through the hose

for a short time to ﬂush it out. Experienced RVers usually ﬁll their tanks with “home”

water to avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them.

The amount of water in the tank may be checked on the Monitor Panel, or you may ﬁll

the tank until water overﬂows out of the ﬁll.

Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet and turn on the water pump switch

located on the monitor panel. For some time the open faucet will only sputter. This is

because the water heater is being ﬁlled and air is being pushed out through the lines.

Once the water heater is full a steady stream of water will come from the faucet. Now

open a cold faucet. It will sputter for a short time, but will soon expel a steady stream.

All other faucets can now be opened until all air is expelled. Once the system is ﬁlled

with water and the faucets closed, the water pump will shut off. When a faucet is

opened the pump will come back on automatically. If the faucet is just barely open it is

normal for the pump to cycle on and off rapidly.

SANITIZING

A) Multiply “gallons of tank capacity” by 0.13; the result is the ounces of bleach

needed to sanitize the tank.

B) Multiply “Liters of tank capacity” by 1.0; the result is the milliliters of bleach

needed to sanitize the tank.

2. Mix into solution the proper amount of bleach within a container of water.

3. Pour the solution (water/bleach) into the tank and ﬁll the tank with potable water.

4. Open all faucets (Hot & Cold) allowing the water to run until the distinct odor of

chlorine is detected.

5. The standard solution must have four (4) hours of contact time to disinfect com-

pletely. If you double the solution, this concentration allows for contact time of one

(1) hour.

6. When the contact time is completed, drain the tank. Reﬁll with potable water and

purge the plumbing of all sanitizing solution.

NOTE: The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in conformance with the approved

procedures of RVIA ANSI Al19.2 and the U.S. Public Health Service.

WATER PUMP AND FILTER

The 16 ft. & 19 ft. model has the water pump located under the roadside front dinette

seat. Access is gained by removing the wood panel under the seat cushion.

Potable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent ﬂow of

fresh water. Depending on use and the environment the system is subject to, sanitizing

is recommended prior to storing and before using the water system after a period of

storage. Systems with new components, or ones that have been subjected to con-

tamination, should also be disinfected as follows:

1. Use one of the following methods to determine the amount of common household

bleach needed to sanitize the tank.

The 20 ft. model has the water pump located under the galley. Remove the drawer

under the cooktop for access.

The 22 ft. model has the water pump located under the roadside front dinette seat.

Seat bottom lifts up for access

The 23 ft. model has the lower section of the roadside wardrobe face panel hinged to

open expose the pump and ﬁlter.

The 25 ft. models all have the lower section of the curbside wardrobe face panel

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hinged to open expose the pump and ﬁlter.

The 28 ft. Slide out model pump is located under the curbside wardrobe. It is ac-

cessed by opening the hinged wardrobe lower panel.

The 28 ft. W is under the refrigerator. The bottom cabinet panel pulls off for access.

The 30 ft. is under the pantry. Remove the bottom drawer for access.

To clean the strainer screen, ﬁrst remove the inlet connection from the pump side

of the strainer. This will allow the intake side of the strainer to be rotated about 1/8

turn counterclockwise and be removed. The screen part of the strainer will now be

accessible for cleaning.

To reassemble, rotate the inlet side of the

strainer until stops are felt. The “O” ring

performs the sealing and too much pres-

sure will only break the strainer.

CITY WATER HOOK-UP

expelled from the trailer system. If the water heater is empty it will take some time

before all the air is expelled and you get a steady ﬂow of water at the faucet. Once

a steady ﬂow is achieved at one faucet the others should be opened long enough to

expel the air in the lines going to them.

Your plumbing system has a built in pressure regulator to protect your lines and faucets

from extremely high pressures on some city water systems.

CAUTION: Turn the Sureﬂo water pump off when hooked to city water. A check

valve inside the pump protects water ﬂowing back to the fresh water tank. See

optional pump directions below. The optional Aquatec pump can be turned on

while hooked to city water.

Aquajet Pump (Optional)

Water pressure at some campgrounds may be low. The water pump can be turned

on to assist the city water hookup pressure. Be sure there is some water in the fresh

water tank. The pump will only use the water that is needed out of the tank to bring

the pressure up to the usual standard. The water pump should be turned off when the

trailer is left unattended.

The city water hook-up is located on the

side of the trailer.

Use a high-pressure hose of at least ½” diameter. It should be one that is tasteless,

odorless and non-toxic designed for RV use. The city water inlet is a standard garden

hose thread. We suggest you carry two lengths of hose. This way you have the ability

to reach hookups further away than normal, plus you have a spare hose should one fail

or become damaged unexpectedly.

After hooking up the hose and turning on the city water valve provided in the park,

slowly open a faucet. There will be a lot of spurts and sputtering until all the air is

DRAIN VALVES SAFARI

The 16 foot Bambi has 2 valves under the trailer, behind the roadside tire for hot and

cold water lines and two others are located under the roadside dinette seat for the

pump and water tank.

19 foot. Bambi - Line drain valves are located in two different places. Two are located

under the rear bed and access has been provided in the bed top under the mattress.

(If you are long and lanky, they can be reached through the exterior storage compart-

ment.) The other two line drain valves are located under the roadside dinette seat. The

water tank drain valve is also located under the same roadside dinette seat.

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The 22 foot, 28 foot, and the 30 foot models have exterior water line drain valves. If

you look between your tires you can see a “box” that is a few inches lower than the

trailer frame. This “box” or tank pan supports the water tank. The line drains will be the

two brass petcocks extending from the bottom of the pan. The white plastic petcock

located on the same pan is to drain the water tank.

The 20 foot model has a pair of hot and cold water line drain valves located under the

front dinette seat and another pair accessed through the rear exterior access door.

Remove the foam cushion and there are two access holes cut in the seat. It has the

fresh water tank drain, a white pitcock on the tank pan, located under the trailer on

the roadside rear.

The 23 foot model has the white petcock on the tank pan between the roadside tires to

drain the water tank. It also has two valves located under the bed for draining the hot

and cold water lines. They can be reached through a hole in the bed top ot through the

exterior access door in the rear of the trailer.

25-foot sleep six - through curbside rear access door - look to left.

All other 25 models and the 28 ft. slide out - through roadside rear access door - look

to right.

To Empty Fresh Water Tank

rior. The plug or valve is usually located in the lower left corner, viewed as you face the

exterior of the water heater.

WINTERIZING AND STORAGE

When storing your trailer for short or long periods use the same precautions as you

would in your own home in regard to perishables, ventilation and rain protection. In

addition, for prolonged storage periods ﬂush out all the drain lines and the holding

tanks. Also drain the entire water system including the water heater and the water

storage tank. Instructions for draining the water system are explained in the following

paragraphs on winterizing.

THE MAIN CONSIDERATION IN WINTERIZING IS TO GUARD AGAINST FREEZING

DAMAGE TO THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM LINES, TANK, AND PUMP; THE WASTE

DRAIN SYSTEM INCLUDING THE TRAPS AND TANKS, THE WATER HEATER AND

THE BATTERIES.

To completely winterize your trailer follow this procedure.

1. Level the trailer from side to side and front to rear. Open all faucets.

2. Turn the water pump switch to the ON position to expel water from the

storage tank

Pumping the water out with the self-contained water pump can empty the fresh water

tank. Simply turn on the pump switch and open a couple of faucets until the water will

no longer come out. Or on all models except the 20 foot, use the petcock type drain

valve located in the wheel well, which extends out through the tank support pan.

Water Heater Draining

All models have a drain plug or petcock on the water heater. Access is from the exte-

3. Open all drain valves including drain plug or valve on water heater and exterior water

service valve. (See drain valves on previous page)

4. While the water is draining from the system, open and ﬂush the toilet-ﬂushing valve.

Depress hand spray lever while holding the spray head down inside the bowl.

Depress hand spray thumb button on the telephone showerhead while holding

down inside the tub and drain all water from the ﬂexible hose. Unscrew the heads

on both spray units and store.

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5. Turn the pump switch OFF after all water has been removed from the storage tank.

6. Remove exhaust hose from water pump.

7. Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and turn the pump on until all the water

is expelled. This water, about 1/2 cup, can be caught in a towel or rag.

8. Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain,

then crank the jack up as high as it will go and let any remaining water drain out.

9. After the water has stopped running from the drain lines, apply at least 60 lbs, of

air pressure at the city water inlet. An air to city water adapter is available from your

dealer’s RV accessory store. Be sure the toilet valve and all drain valves and faucets

are open and pump outlet hose is disconnected. This can be accomplished at a

service station and will force any remaining water from the water heater and remove

any water which may be trapped in low areas.

10. Pour a cup of *approved non-toxic RV antifreeze into the lavatory, sink and tub

drains to prevent trap freeze-up.

*Approved and listed by a recognized testing authority such as UL (Underwriter Lab).

11. Be sure to open the waste holding tank drain valves and drain and ﬂush the

tanks thoroughly (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS THE SEWAGE IN THE TANKS, IF

FROZEN, COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE TANKS.)

12 Remove the cartridge of the water puriﬁer and leave the puriﬁer valve in the open

position. (If so equipped.)

14. Remove any items (food, cosmetics, etc.) from trailer interior that might be dam-

aged by freezing - or might damage the trailer if containers break.

For additional winterizing protection add a non-toxic antifreeze (approved for drinking

water system) to the water lines using the following procedure.

1.Reconnect all lines except the hose to the pump inlet port. Close all drain valves.

2. Turn by-pass valve to by-pass position. To by-pass the water heater for winterizing,

close valves A and C and open valve B (See illustration on next page).

3. Attach a length of hose to the pump inlet port. This piece of hose should be long

enough for the free end to be inserted into and reach the bottom of the antifreeze

container.

4. Dilute the antifreeze solution in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

5. Open all water faucets.

6. Insert hose length into the antifreeze container, turn the pump switch on, and run the

water pump until the antifreeze solution ﬁlls all water lines. Flush toilet. Work hand

shower spray while holding down in tub.

7. Shut off the pump and close all faucets.

8. Disconnect the hose length from pump inlet ﬁtting and reconnect water system

inlet line.

13. Remove the batteries from your trailer and store in a cool dry place where there is

no danger of freezing. It is very important for optimum life of a battery to check it

periodically and to keep it fully charged.

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Water Heater Bypass

For Normal Operation

Turn water heater by-pass valves to normal ﬂow position. Shut off valve B - open

valves A and C.

For Winterizing (bypass position) close valves A and C, open valve B.

Valve access is:

16 Ft. Hinged wardrobe shelf.

19 Ft. Bambi and the 23 Ft.- under the corner bed, accessible from holes in the bed

top under the mattress.

20 Ft. is under roadside front dinette seat, remove the seat cushion and there are

holes in the seat base for access.

22 Ft. is under roadside front dinette seat, remove the seat cushion and lift the seat

bottom up.

25 Ft. Sleep Six and 30 ft. models are acessed through the curbside rear exterior

access door.

25 Ft. F B is through the curbside front exterior access door.

25 ft A & B, 28 ft Slide out, and 30 ft models are accessed through the roadside rear

access door.

28 Ft. unit is under the front lounge on the roadside. An access hole is provided in the

lounge top.

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DRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEM

Your trailer has a drain and waste system that includes waste-holding tanks made from

molded plastic, free from corrosion problems, with trouble-free dump valves.

The MAIN HOLDING TANK enables you to use the toilet for several days away from

disposal facilities.

The wastewater from the sink, shower, bath and lavatory drains in the AUXILIARY

HOLDING TANK. Each tank has its own dump valve, however, both tanks drain through

a common outlet. Therefore, you need to make only one connection when hooking up

in a trailer park with sewer facilities.

CAUTION: Never put wet strength paper towels or tissues in your holding tank

since they won’t dissolve and can “catch” in the mechanism of the dump valve.

Colored toilet tissue is slower to dissolve than white. Most RV accessory stores

offer tissue designed for RVs that will completely dissolve.

Deodorizers

Emptying Tanks

Almost all campgrounds will have dumping facilities. Park directories such as Woodalls

and Rand McNally also list dumping stations.

To empty one or both tanks attach the sewer hose by pressing the bayonet ﬁtting onto

the dump valve outlet and rotate clockwise until it feels solid and secure. Attach the

outlet end of the hose to the sewage outlet; making sure that the hose is placed so it

will drain completely.

Pull the dump valve handle as far as it will go and wait until the tank is drained. When

dumping, the main holding tank should be dumped ﬁrst; then the auxiliary holding

tank. This will help to rinse out the sewer line with auxiliary holding tank water.

The main holding tank must be ﬂushed out until all paper and waste material is re-

moved. Close the dump valve and reﬁll the tank with clean water and repeat until

clean. Replace the cap prior to traveling.

There are many deodorizers on the market in tablet, liquid and powder form. These

not only combat odor, but also stimulate the bacteria that works to dissolve the solids

in your tank.

Monitor Panel

Check your monitor panel frequently. When the BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK is

completely full, sewage cannot be emptied from the toilet bowl. If the GRAY WATER

HOLDING TANK is overﬁlled, drain water will “backup” into the tub and cause an

unpleasant cleaning job. Never drain the tanks at any place other than an approved

dumping station.

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BLACK TANK FLUSH (Optional)

The trailer has a water hose connector marked “black tank ﬂush”. To use, hook up a

hose and turn on full force. Within the tank a spray head with a multiple holed head

will spray the interior surface of the tank. The vacuum breaker and check valve will be

located inside the trailer above the exterior connection. In most models this will place

them under the lavatory.

The gate valve should be closed for the ﬁrst couple of minutes, and then opened to let

the water out in a rush. Repeat as needed.

When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet

When you are in a park and connected to a sewer outlet keep the main holding tank

dump valve closed, and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes

almost full. ONLY BY SENDING A LARGE VOLUME OF LIQUID THROUGH THE MAIN

HOLDING TANK AT A TIME WILL TOILET PAPER AND OTHER SOLIDS COMPLETELY

WASH AWAY.

This practice will avoid the accumulation of solids in the main holding tank, which

could lead to an unpleasant cleaning job. Should solids accumulate, close the dump

valve; ﬁll the tank about half full with water, then tow the trailer for a few miles. The

turbulence and surging of the water will usually dissolve the solids into suspension

so the tank can be drained. Keep the auxiliary tank valve open when connected to a

sewer outlet.

Drain Systems Cleaning

The only cleaning agents that can be used without causing harm to the system are

household ammonia and tri-sodium phosphate in small quantities. Do not use any

product that contains any portion of petroleum distillates. This attacks the rubber seals

of your toilet and dump valve. Also, do not use any dish detergent or abrasive cleaners.

All products should be marked approved for ABS drainage systems.

Use only RV type antifreeze, approved for plumbing systems, when winterizing drains.

These are sold through your dealer.

Draining the tanks as described will protect them from freezing during storage. When

traveling in sub-freezing temperatures use a winterizing solution designed for RV use.

Follow the directions on the container.

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TOILET

Manufacturer:

Thetford Corporation

7101 Jackson Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

313-769-6000

The RV toilet in your Airstream is a design that has been used for many years. There

are two pedals. The large pedal opens and closes the slide mechanism, and the

smaller pedal opens and closes a water valve.

In normal use, when you are hooked up to city water, both pedals are depressed

together. This dumps the sewage and fresh water and ﬂushes down the side of

the bowl. Water will continue to run into the bowl for a short time after the pedals

are released.

When you wish to conserve water hold the hand-spray head over the bowl and hold

down the thumb-operated lever. Now when you depress the pedal all the water is

routed through the hand-spray.

CAUTION: When you dump the bowl of the toilet make sure all paper and solids

have cleared the slide mechanism before you allow it to close. Failure to do so

can cause the groove for the slide to become jammed and the slide will no longer

close completely.

If the problem should occur a small nail or bent clothes hanger can be used to “pick”

the material out of the groove.

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GALLEY FAUCET, MOEN PURETOUCH® CLASSIC (Option Safari)

1-800-374-6542

WATER FILTRATION SAFEGUARDS

Your Moen PureTouch® Classic Filtering Faucet System integrates carbon block ﬁltra-

tion technology designed by Culligan International into a faucet spout. This technology

is fast and effective at reducing contaminants commonly found in water and is certiﬁed

by NSF® International. The PureTouch Filtering Faucet System and installation must

comply with State and Local laws and regulations. To ensure optimal operation of your

new Moen faucet, please read the following safeguards carefully.

MicroTech™ Filter Cartridges

•MicroTechltercartridgeswillreduce:

Chlorine, Taste and Odor (MicroTech 400, 600)

Lead (MicroTech 400,600)

Cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia) (MicroTech 600)*

*The contaminants removed or reduced by this ﬁlter are not necessarily in

your water.

•Donotusewithwaterthat ismicrobiologically unsafeorofunknown quality

without adequate disinfections before or after the system. Systems certiﬁed

for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain ﬁlter-

able cysts.

•MicroTech lter cartridges aredesignedforreplacementafterdispensing200

gallons of ﬁltered water. Water conditions and usage may affect ﬁlter life and

water taste.

•Theelectronicindicatorwillsignalwhenlterreplacementisnecessary

•Use only MicroTech400 or 600 lter cartridges with the PureTouch Classic

Filtering Faucet System.

•Filterowrate=.4-.5gpmatratedpressure(20psimin.–125psimax.).

Water Temperature

•Minimum/Maximumfaucetoperatingtemperature=40degrees–

150 degrees F

•CAUTION: Do not ﬁlter water above 100degrees F.

MicroTech Filter Flushing Instructions

•NewMicroTechFilterCartridge:Allowcoldwatertorunthroughanewlterfor5

minutes to ﬂush out any loose carbon particles. Once these small black specks

are washed out the ﬁlter is ready for use.

•DailyUse:Allowcoldwatertorunthroughthelterfor10-15secondspriorto

ﬁrst use. If the ﬁlter has not been used for two days, run cold water through the

ﬁlter for 60 seconds prior to use.

Questions

•Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleasecallourtoll-freehelplines:

1-877-DRINK-H20

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M.

1-877-374-6542

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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MICROTECH™ FILTER

INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

1. Install a new ﬁlter by wetting the outlet ports with

water and then inserting into the round ﬁlter ports

on the faucet head and pushing the ﬁlter and head

together. Both outlet ports must be fully inserted into

the ﬁlter ports.

2. Install the ﬁlter and faucet head assembly on to the

spout by wetting the faucet head o-ring seal and

then carefully sliding the free end of the ﬁlter into

the spout. The head will need to be initially turned

approximately 1/2 turn counter clockwise from its

normal position to slip past the safety catch. Lock

the head into place by simultaneously pushing and

twisting the head clockwise. When properly installed

the head will feel secure, and will be correctly ori-

ented on the spout.

3. Reset the ﬁlter life indicator by pushing the ﬁlter

button 3 times. Wait 10 seconds. You should not be

running water while resetting the ﬁlter life indicator

because the ﬁlter button will remain depressed, with

the ﬁrst push as it switches to ﬁlter mode. The ﬁlter

life indicator has been correctly reset if a short series

of rapidly ﬂashing green light occurs, indicating that

the new ﬁlter-ﬂushing period has begun.

4. Flush the ﬁlter for 5 minutes before initial use.

To replace ﬁlter:

1. Turn off the faucet. Remove the faucet head by

twisting it approximately 1/4 turn counter clockwise

to unlock it. Gently pull the faucet head away from

the spout and twist it approximately another 1/4 turn

to get the faucet head past the safety catch. The

faucet head and depleted ﬁlter (if one is installed)

can now be pulled completely out of the spout.

2. The ﬁlter is held to the faucet head by two outlet

ports, which connect into the head. Remove the old

ﬁlter by simply pulling it straight off. Discard the old

ﬁlter and install a new MicroTech 400 or 600 ﬁlter.

Note: The faucet will function correctly in unﬁltered

stream mode with or without a ﬁlter installed. The

faucet will not function correctly in ﬁlter mode without

a ﬁlter. If a ﬁlter is not installed and the ﬁlter button

in depressed, unﬁltered water will ﬂow from both the

ﬁltered water outlet and the stream outlet aerator, and

the ﬁlter button will not automatically stay depressed.

Use only Microtech 400 or 600 ﬁlter cartridges with

the PureTouch Classic Filtering Faucet system. The

Microtech ﬁlters are high performance carbon block ﬁl-

ters developed speciﬁcally for the PureTouch system.

Your new Moen faucet is now ready for normal use.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Controlling The Water

The PureTouch system has two options for water delivery, unﬁltered stream and

ﬁltered water.

STREAM MODE: Unﬁltered water in regular stream ﬂow

When the water is turned on at the faucet, the spout will always begin operating in the

regular stream mode.

FILTERED WATER MODE: Filtered water dispensed though the separate ﬁltered

water outlet.

Pressing the front ﬁltered water button will divert water through the ﬁlter and dispense

ﬁltered water from a separate outlet. To exit the ﬁlter mode, shut off the faucet.

CAUTION: Only ﬁlter cold water. Do not ﬁlter water above 100 degrees F.

Electronic Indicator

The ﬂashing light on the electronic ﬁlter life indicator provides information regarding

the performance of the ﬁlter. The indicator provides you with information throughout

the life of the ﬁlter to help communicate the level at which it is performing.

Indicate Color Performance

A new ﬁlter must be ﬂushed with cold water for 5 minutes

Amber & Green

Green Filter performing at optimum efﬁciency.

Amber

Red

*If fast red doesn’t change to slow amber/green after memory has been reset, reset

was not complete and needs to be redone. Follow step 3 on the previous page.

A standard replaceable 3V lithium watch battery (2032) designed to last several years

powers the electronic indicator.

Battery Replacement

Follow ﬁlter replacement instructions to

remove ﬁlter appliance. Locate battery

compartment drawer, pull out and replace

battery, positive side up.

after it is installed. This procedure helps clean the ﬁlter of loose carbon particles.

Warning: Filter is ready for replacement. (Approximately 16 gallons left.)

Warning: Filter life is deleted, discard old ﬁlter and replace with a new Microtech 400 or 600 ﬁlter.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

All that is needed to clean your faucet is a soft damp cloth. Moen does not recommend

the use of scour pads, cleansers or chemicals. The abrasive nature of these substances

could damage the faucet’s ﬁnish. A non-abrasive car wax will help to protect the ﬁnish.

DO NOT SUBMERGE OR PLACE FAUCET HEAD IN DISHWASHER.

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LAVATORY FAUCET, STANDARD

Moen, Chateau Single handled Kitchen Faucet w/Protégé Side Spray

Model 7460

For parts and local warranty service contact Moen at 1-800-Buy Moen

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

All that is needed to clean your faucet is a soft damp cloth. Moen does not recommend

the use of scour pads, cleansers or chemicals. The abrasive nature of these substances

could damage the faucet’s ﬁnish. A non-abrasive car wax will help to protect the ﬁnish.

DO NOT SUBMERGE OR PLACE FAUCET HEAD IN DISHWASHER.

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OPERATION

The major portion of electrical power in your Airstream is 12-volt. The 12-volt current

powers the fans, furnaces, water pump, and water heater ignition. The exceptions

would be the air conditioner and microwave oven.

All 12-volt current comes through the battery system in the front of your trailer. The

batteries are accessible in the battery box on the A-frame of your trailer. Power from

the batteries goes to a set of four Type 2 thermal breakers located under the front bed

and riveted to the inside skin front plate. The breakers are ties together by a brass bus

bar. One breaker (30 Amp.) protects the 12-volt tow vehicle charge line coming from

the 7-way cord. Another breaker (20 Amp.) feeds the trailer brakes breakaway switch

located near the hitch coupler. A 50-amp breaker feeds the Battery Disconnect relay.

The current leaves the relay and goes to the 12-volt distribution panel located in the

converter and then to the rest of the trailer. Open the brown decorative door on the

front of the converter under the dinette to access the panel and its fuses. A 12-volt

layout diagram is shown later in this section.

If you replace a blown fuse and it immediately blows again, do not replace the fuse

again until a qualiﬁed service technician can correct the problem.

BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH

The disconnect switch is used to separate the batteries from the 12-volt distribution

panel and converter charging system.

When the switch is turned “use” (on) and the trailer is plugged into a 110-volt shoreline,

the 12-volt distribution panel will receive power from the converter and the batteries

will be charged through the converter charging system.

When the switch is turned to “store” (off) and the trailer is plugged into a 110-volt

shoreline, the 12-volt distribution panel will still receive power from the converter, but

the batteries are disconnected from the system. The batteries will not be drained with

the switch in the store position. The converter will not charge the batteries with the

switch in this position.

The charge in the 12-volt batteries is replenished when towing from the tow vehicle

alternator through the 7-way cord. This charge will go to the batteries no matter which

position the Battery Disconnect Switch is in.

If the replacement fuse holds for a week or more and the gap in the fusible metal is

barely melted apart it usually indicates an overload condition. Reducing the number of

lights or appliances used on that particular circuit at the same time could prevent any

further fuse failure.

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BATTERY

CAUTION: A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40 days when not in

use, therefore, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE BATTERY AND

CHARGE IT AS IS NECESSARY.

We suggest checking the batteries at least every two weeks in freezing weather. The

temperature at which a battery will freeze depends on the condition of its charge. As

an example: a fully charged battery with a speciﬁc gravity of 1.265 will not freeze until

the electrolyte temperature drops to - 71.3 degrees F, while a discharged battery will

freeze at +19 degrees F. The following table shows the freezing points of batteries at

various speciﬁc gravity readings, temperature corrected 80 degrees F.

1.265 -71.3 F

1.250 -62 F

1.200 -16 F

1.100 +5 F

1.150 +19 F

Do not add water to a battery in freezing temperatures unless the vehicle will be put to

use at once, otherwise the added water may freeze. Neglect is expensive. Care costs

little. Check your batteries regularly.

Note: Care must be used to make sure soda is not allowed to enter battery cells.

To insure maximum battery capacity on the charge and the discharge, the bat-

tery terminals and the inside portion of the cable connector should be scraped

or brushed until both of these surfaces are shiny bright. The cable connectors

should then be reconnected to the battery and tightened. The complete assem-

bly, battery post and cable connector should be coated with heavy body mineral

grease, petroleum grease or petroleum jell.

CAUTION: RECONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES TO THE CORRECT BATTERY

POSTS. The black cable should be connected to the negative (-) post and the red

cable to the (+) post. The polarity of your tow vehicle must also be negative (-) ground

since it must always match the trailer. Most tow vehicles are negative grounded, but

always check your vehicle owner’s manual to be sure.

ADD WATER TO CELLS AS NECESSARY. Check the electrolyte level at least once a

month. When you are traveling steadily and for an extended period of time, or if you are

in climates above 90 degrees F, check the electrolyte level about every two weeks.

CAUTION: Do not ﬁll battery above the split ring in ﬁller opening. DO NOT

MEASURE SPECIFIC GRAVITY IMMEDIATELY after adding water. The water must

mix with the electrolyte by charging or by driving a few miles.

MAINTAIN A CLEAN BATTERY TOP AND CHECK TERMINALS AND CABLES FOR

TIGHTNESS AND CLEANLINESS. A dirty battery will dissipate its charge through

surface contamination. Clean battery top with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

The terminals should be tight and free of corrosion. To clean terminals, neutralize with

a solution of baking soda, rinse in clear water, and dry.

WArNINg: The gases generated within a storage battery cell may be

ignited by an open ﬂame or spark in the vicinity of the battery. Do not use a match

or ﬂame to provide light for checking the level of the water.

During the winter the batteries should be removed from the trailer and stored in a cool,

dry place, where there is no danger of freezing. It should be kept full of water, cleaned

and charged monthly. A battery that is allowed to completely lose its charge will never

regain its original power or a full charge.

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For battery service or replacement, go to any service station or dealer who sells and

services the make battery installed in your trailer.

When being towed, the 12-volt batteries in your trailer are receiving a constant charge

from the tow vehicle’s generator or alternator through the seven-way connector.

Your tow vehicle’s voltage regulator controls the charge rate. It is important to keep the

seven-way connector clean. One method is to use “Spra-Kleen”.

Whenever possible use the automatic built in charge of the converter system for charg-

ing. The charging circuit automatically controls the current, reducing it as the batteries

increases in charge.

At service stations make certain they give your batteries a slow charge because quick

charges will drastically shorten the life of the batteries, as will allowing repeated com-

plete discharges.

GLASS MATT BATTERIES (Optional w/Solar panel Charging System)

In AGM sealed batteries, the acid is absorbed between the plates and immobilized

by a very ﬁne ﬁberglass mat. No silica gel is necessary. This glass mat absorbs and

immobilizes the acid while still keeping the acid available to the plates. This allows a

fast reaction between acid and plate material.

charge. Disconnect the negative battery cable. This will prevent inadvertent discharg-

ing of the battery that may lead to a complete discharge.

Fully charge the battery before putting it in storage and store in a cool place.

· Boost charge the battery every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum battery life.

POWER CENTER (Converter, 12-Volt Distribution, 110Volt Distribution)

MagneTec 7300

MagneTec

102 North Main Street

Goodland, Indiana 47948

Phone: (800) 443 4859

Fax: (219) 297 2305

The converter/charging system is the interior low voltage electrical system that enables

you to use the interior lights, fans, pumps and 12-volt appliances whether operating

on self-contained battery power or 120-volt city power. The 12-volt light bulbs give off

the same light as regular household bulbs, so that when operating on self-contained

battery power, everything works normally except the 110-volt convenience outlets and

110-volt appliances. The converter system is designed to maintain constant output

voltages regardless of the variances that occur in city power systems.

12V POWER CIRCUITS

Battery Maintenance is an important issue. The battery should be cleaned using a

baking soda and water mix; a couple of table spoons to a pint of water. Cable connec-

tion needs to be clean and tightened. regularly.

Battery Storage:

The following recommendations may be helpful if the battery is to be stored:

· When storing the battery in a vehicle or vessel, it is not necessary to leave it on

The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct current (12VDC) negative

grounded. Power sources that supply 12VDC current to the system are as follows:

A. Main charge line from tow vehicle

B. Trailer Batteries

C. Converter

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The power sources above are all electrically connected to the 12-volt distribution fuse

panel that distributes current to interior branch circuits. The circuits provide power to

operate all 12-volt DC lights, pumps, motors and appliances.

The 7300 series power converter is a solid-state electronic power supply and is

maintenance free. It is so self-sufﬁcient and quiet that you will probably not know it

is working except for the fact that your batteries are always charged, and your 12-volt

lights and appliances always work. If any 12-volt appliance fails to operate, ﬁrst check

your recreational vehicles 12-volt distribution fuse block located behind the decorative

front door in the front right hand corner of the converter and inspect all fuses. If a fuse

is opened or blown replace it with the same size fuse (never install a larger use). If

the fuse opens again, have an electrician or certiﬁed RV technician locate the circuit

trouble. Replace blown fuses with Littefuse type 257 fuses only.

If the 7300 series power converter is not working, ﬁrst conﬁrm the RV supply or shore-

line cord is plugged into a live circuit. Then check all the 120-volt breakers in your

RV distribution panel to make sure they are on. If the breaker is tripped, follow the

instructions to reset the breakers. If the breaker trips again, consult an electrician or

certiﬁed RV technician.

CONVERTER OPERATION

The MagneTec 7300 series electronic power converter is designed to supply the

nominal 12-volt ﬁltered D.C. power for all 12 volt operated devices encountered in RV

service. Although the converter is an excellent battery charger, the converter does not

require a battery to be connected to it for proper operation.

120-VOLT AC PANEL BOARD

The AC panel board section of the series 7300 is located behind the decorative door

in the upper left-hand corner. This panel contains the 120 Vac branch circuit breakers

for your RV. One of the breakers controls the 120-volt power to the 12-volt converter

section located in the lower half of the 7300. This breaker may also control another

branch circuit. Check the label next to each breaker for what each branch circuit

breaker controls.

The 120 volt circuits may be turned “on” my putting their breaker handle up to the on

position or “off” by ﬂipping the handle down to the off position. To reset the tripped

breaker move handle to off then on.

CONVERTER COOLING SYSTEM

The 7300 electronic fan cooling system is the key to long life and trouble-free operation.

The fan is never on more than required to cool electronic components in the converter.

You may never hear the fan operate.

Converter

The converter transforms 120-volt alternating current (AC) into 12-volt direct current

(DC). This provides power to charge the trailer battery and to operate the 12 volt interior

lighting, fans, and appliances.

The converter is energized only when the trailer is hooked up to 120-volt city power.

CAUTION: When installing a battery (s) always observe polarity. Connecting a bat-

tery reverse polarity will blow the power converter main fuses located on the 12 volt

D.C. distribution fuse block.

Converter Testing

A. Conﬁrm 120 volt power is going into converter.

B. Disconnect the 12+ wire from the master switch.

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C. Using a voltmeter check voltage output between heavy positive and negative

wires coming out of converter.

D. The voltage must be within 13.8 and 14.0 volts. (The meter of the tester should

be calibrated periodically.)

E. If converter is not within these voltages, have it serviced by a qualiﬁed techni-

cian or replace it.

Note: The 7 way wire is spliced to the main harness in the area of the 12-volt distribu-

tion panel in front of the trailer.

One of these wires is not spliced onto a wire of the same color. It is the back up wire

that is yellow in the cable and black in the harness.

BACK UP CAMERA PRE-WIRE

Your trailer has a 2-pin power connector pre-wired into the running light 12-volt system

for the installation of a Power Line Vision System made by Power Linx. For more infor-

mation on this system contact PowerLinx at their website or call http://rvenjoyment.

com/rearview.htm.

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INVERTOR (option)

The Inverter powers the TV and one additional labeled 110 volt receptacle. The inverter

converts 12 volt electricity from your batteries into 110 volt power. The switch for

the inverter is locatedunder the monitor panel. Overloading the inverter will cause a

automatic shut off to activate. Removing the load will allow the inverter to reset.

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12-Volt Circuit Diagram

Circuit 1 - Bedroom, Bath fan, Storage compartment lights

Circuit 2 - Living Area, Galley, Radio

Circiut 3 - Water pump, range, Vents/Lights, Refrigerator

* - 12 Volt feed from battery disconnect

Circuit 4 - TV Jacks

Circuit 5 - Ceiling fan, Bath Lights

Circuit 6 - Hitch jack & light, Furnace

NOTES

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TV ANTENNA

Manufacturer:

Winegard Company

3000 Kirkwood Street

Burlington, Iowa 52601

Phone: 800-843-4741

Raising Antenna to Operating Position

Turn elevating crank in “UP” direction until some resis-

tance to turning is noted. Antenna is now in operating

position. Check to make sure switch on front TV jack

is on.

Rotating Antenna

Make sure antenna is in “UP” position. Pull down on

directional handle with both hands until it disengages

ceiling plate and rotate for best picture and sound on

television set.

Lowering Antenna to Travel Position

Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns

with pointer on ceiling plate.

WArNINg: Antenna must be in “down”

position while traveling to prevent damage.

Checking Operation

1. Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotate an-

tenna for best picture and sound.

2. Turn off switch on power supply. Picture on TV

receiver should be considerably degraded with the

power off.

DO’S

1. Do check parking location for obstructions before

raising antenna.

2. Do carefully raise, lower and rotate - if difﬁcult, check

for cause.

3. Do rotate slowly when selecting station and check

ﬁne-tuning on TV set to make sure it is properly

adjusted.

4. Do lower antenna before moving vehicle.

DON’TS

1. Don’t force elevating crank up or down. Check for

cause of trouble.

2. Don’t rotate directional handle hard against stops.

3. Don’t travel with lift in up position.

4. Don’t leave lift part way up or down.

5. Don’t apply sealing compound or paint over top of

base plate or anywhere on lift.

Turn elevating crank in the “Down” direction until resis-

tance is noted. Antenna is now locked in

travel position.

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Maintenance

Lubrication

To lubricate the elevating gear apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the

elevating gear with the lift in the down position, then run the lift up and down a few

times to distribute lubricant over gears.

Lubricating Rotating Gear Housing

In the event that rotating the antenna becomes difﬁcult, lubricating the bearing surface

between the rotating gear housing and the base plate can restore normal operation.

Any spray type silicone lubricant may be used.

Elevate antenna and remove setscrew from rotating gear housing as shown. Spray lu-

bricant into hole and around edges of gear housing. Rotate gear housing until lubricant

coats bearing surfaces and antenna rotates freely.

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SATELLITE ANTENNA WIRING

If you compare the two previous drawings you’ll see

wiring for a satellite dish antenna is relatively simple.

Units have a faceplate with two coax cable hook-ups.

It is located in the TV credenza on all models except

the slide-out model with the overhead TV, which is

located in the cabinet to the roadside of the TV. The

faceplate has a small coax cable jumper running

between the hook-ups to complete the cable TV

circuit when in use. To install a satellite system use

the following procedure:

1. Remove the jumper wire from the coax faceplate.

2. Hook a portable dish into the Cable TV receptacle in

the roadside rear underbelly compartment. This feeds

the dish signal to the input side of the faceplate.

3. Install the satellite receiver input and output into the

dual coax faceplate.

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To return to a cable TV system, remove the satellite

receiver from the faceplate and reinstall the

jumper cable.

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SOLAR PANEL PRE-WIRE

Airstream Travel Trailers are pre-wired for an

Intermountain Solar Technology Solar Panel/Chare

Controller/Display System. This system may be in-

stalled on your trailer as an option. A manual on the use

of the system is included with the Airstream Owner’s

Blue Delivery Case.

Intermountain Solar Technologies

10288 South Jordan Gateway #D

South Jordan, UT 84095

800-671-0169

1. YELLOW (like the sun) positive and GREEN (like the

earth) negative leads runs from battery breaker buss bar

area to a harness inside the exterior refrigerator access

door. The battery buss bar is located behind the sofa

on front lounge models or behind the front cabinets on

slide outs, and next to the battery compartment. Battery

cables will run to this bar. Roof mounted panels require

dropping the panel wires down through the refrigerator

vent to the inside of the exterior refrigerator access

door. Portable solar panels can be set outside close

to the access door. The wires from the solar panel are

connected to the positive and negative wires (yellow

and green) of the pre-wire system.

2. A Cat 5 patch cord for the solar panel display runs

from the battery buss bar to an area just below the

CatCon seven display. The solar panel display panel

can be mounted just below the CatCon monitor panel

by routing the proper size hole. The Cat 5 wire is

plugged into the display panel.

CAUTION: The Yellow wire must be fused with a

10-amp in-line fuse at the 12-volt positive.

NOTE: All wires are identiﬁed with labels at

all locations.

The Intermountain solar panel has charge controller

that should be mounted close to the battery buss bars

as the battery leads are hooked into it to sense the

actual battery charge. The Cat 5 wire plugs into it also.

The following drawing is the way Airstream wires the

system on factory installed units and is the recom-

mended wiring for use of the pre-wire system.

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COAXIAL CABLE WIRING SCHEMATIC

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EXTERNAL RADIO JACK (Optional)

Your trailer may have external speaker jacks located by the exterior 110 volt outlet.

APPLE I POD / MP3 INPUT. 12V POWER PORT & RCA JACK CONNECTOR PANEL

(option)

A 12volt port, two RCA jack cords, and a plug in is provided with Audio/Video Upgrade

option. These are used to for a Apple Ipod or MP3 player input.

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110-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

City Power

The Airstream converter system enables you to use the lights and appliances whether

operating on self-contained battery power or hooked up to 110-volt city power. The

12-volt light bulbs give off the same light as regular household bulbs, so that when

operating on self-contained battery power, everything works normally except the 110-

volt convenience outlets and 110-volt appliances.

Exterior outlets for 110 volts are located on the curbside exterior wall between the

wheels and above the wheel well.

CAUTION: When operating with city power make very certain that the service is

110 volt and not 220 volt.

The converter system is a transformer designed to maintain constant output voltages

regardless of the variances that occur in city power systems. The design eliminates the

need for complex electronic sensing systems to charge the batteries, minimizing the

possibility of failures and greatly increasing its overall reliability.

WArNINg: When the three-pronged plug can be used there will be no

problems with proper polarity or grounding.

In some older parks and other locations where three pronged outlets are not available,

certain precautions to insure proper grounding and polarity must be taken. These

precautions are listed below:

or to a cold water pipe. When no water pipe is available drive a metal rod two

feet into the ground and attach the ground lug to it, thus providing the unit with

proper grounding.

To operate self-contained, simply disconnect the power supply cable.

When your trailer is hooked up to 110 volt AC, the converter system automatically

charges the trailer batteries with the battery disconnect switch in the “use” (on) posi-

tion and, if the 7-way cord is hooked up, your tow vehicle battery as well. The speed

and degree of charge depends on how much power is used for lights and appliances,

as only the surplus goes to charging the battery. If you are making an extended stay,

then you should keep your trailer hooked up to a 110 volt current if it is available.

While you are connected to the 110-volt receptacle the wiring is protected by circuit

breakers in the breaker panel. The circuit breaker panel for the 110-volt system is

located in the converter. Open the brown decorative converter door under the dinette.

In the event of a failure of a 110-volt circuit, ﬁrst check your trailer circuit break-

ers and the breaker for the outlet your trailer shoreline cord is plugged into. If

a breaker continues to trip after you have reset it several times, your circuit may be

overloaded with appliances or there may be a short in the circuit. Try lessening the load

on the circuit. Perhaps an electric griddle, hair dryer, or an electric heater can be turned

off. If that does not solve the problem consult an Airstream Service Center.

The 110-volt electrical system provides power to operate the air conditioner, converter

and 110-volt receptacles for portable appliances. The power is carded through the

110-volt city power ﬂexible cord to the 110-volt distribution panel, and then is distrib-

uted to each appliance or receptacle.

1. Attach the three-pronged plug to a two-pronged adapter. The third conductor line of

this adapter has a short wire lead, which must be grounded.

2. For proper grounding connect the short ground lead to a grounded outlet box

All wire, components, and wiring methods conform to federal and state requirements.

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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)

Many states require trailers which are sold in their state,

and which have exterior 110 volt receptacles, to have a

ground fault circuit interrupter.

Trailers manufactured for sale in these states have type

THQL IS amp GFCI breakers installed on the general

circuit, since the exterior breaker is on this circuit. The

breaker replaced the standard TQL-15 amp breaker.

When properly installed, the GFCI circuit breaker

provides reliable overload and short circuit protection

PLUS protection from Ground Faults that might result

from contact with a “HOT”’ load wire and ground.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The GFCI circuit breaker will NOT

reduce shock hazard if contact is made between a “HOT”

load wire and a neutral wire or 2 “HOT” load wires.

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Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a

ground current of 5 milliamperes or more. Since most

persons can feel as little as 2 milliamperes, a distinct

shock may be felt if the need for protection exists.

However, the shock should be of such short duration

that the effects would be reduced to less than the

normally dangerous level. However, persons with acute

heart problems or other conditions that can make a

person particularly susceptible to electric shock may

still be seriously injured.

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While the GFCI circuit breaker affords a high degree of

protection, there is no substitute for the knowledge that

electricity can be dangerous when carelessly handled

or used without reasonable caution.

JAN FEB MAR ApR MAy JUN JUL AUG SEp OcT NOv DEc

2006

2007

WArNINg: The GFCI circuit breaker

provides protection only to the circuit to which it is

connected. It does NOT provide protection to any

other circuit.

OCCUPANT:

Make this test each month and record the date on

the chart.

1. With handle B in “ON” position, press PUSH TO

TEST button A.

2. Handle B should move to TRIP position, indicating

that GFCI breaker has opened the circuit.

3. To restore power move handle B to “OFF” and the

to “ON

Important: If handle B does not move to TRIP posi-

tion when test button is pressed, the GFCI breaker

protection is not complete. If this happens, replace

GFCI breaker.

2008

2009

2010

2011

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AppLIANcES

AIR CONDITIONER

Manufacturer:

Dometic Sales Corporation

2320 Industrial Parkway P.O. Box 490

Elkhart, IN 46515

Phone: 219-295-5228

Note: Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your Owner’s Packet before

proceeding,

The roof air conditioner used on Airstream trailers is one of the most popular on the

market today. In your Owner’s Packet is a set of literature covering all operating and

maintenance instructions. If the literature is misplaced please contact the air condi-

tioner manufacturer or your Airstream dealer for replacement.

The voltage to the air conditioner is critical. We commonly refer to 110 or 120 volts,

but a check with a voltmeter may ﬁnd voltage much lower. Your air conditioner will

probably not function if the current drops below 105 volts. Low voltage is usually as-

sociated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks, but many people have found

their homes, built only twenty or thirty years ago, may not be capable of operating

the air conditioner on some receptacles, Parking your trailer so the power cord can

be plugged into a receptacle close to the fuse or circuit breaker box can alleviate the

problem. Avoid extension cords and adapters whenever possible. If an extension cord

must be used it should be as short and heavy as possible to provide the most current

to the air conditioner.

FURNACE

Manufacturer:

Hydro Flame Corporation 1874

South Pioneer Road

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Phone: 801-972-4621

The manufacturer of the furnace in your trailer has been well known in the RV industry

for many years. The furnace burns LP gas, and is powered by 12 volt current from the

batteries or power converter when plugged into city power. Operating instructions are

located in your Owners Packet. If they should become misplaced new literature can be

ordered direct from the manufacturer or your Airstream dealer. The manufacturer also

offers a detailed service guide for your furnace.

WArNINg: Carefully read all the manufacturer’s instructions prior to

operating. NEVER store ﬂammable material next to the furnace.

If warranty service is required use only a service location recommended by the

furnace manufacturer or your Airstream dealer.

If high temperatures are expected, make an effort to park in a shaded area. Starting

the air conditioner early in the morning also helps. It is much easier to hold a comfort-

able temperature than it is to lower the temperature after the interior of the trailer is

already hot.

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AppLIANcES

RANGE

Manufacturer:

Magic Chef

28812 Phillips Street

Elkhart, Indiana 46514

219-264-9578

People using gas ranges in their home will ﬁnd little difference in the operation of the

range in the trailer. Other customers, used to electric ranges may be a little apprehen-

sive at ﬁrst; but will quickly gain conﬁdence. The basic operation of the gas ranges

have been the same for many years, but please be sure to read all the directions

furnished by the manufacturer and located in the Owner’ s Packet. Excellent service

and parts manuals are available from the manufacturer.

WArNINg: The operation manual for the range is titled “Maytag RV Cooking

Appliances”. If this has not been provided with your trailer, contact the manufacturer

listed at the top of the page to obtain. Their manual contains specialized warnings and

cautions that should be reviewed prior to operating the appliance.

MICROWAVE OVENS

Only federally certiﬁed technicians are permitted to service microwave ovens. For

this reason the only service instructions contained in this manual are for removal of

the complete oven. If you have a microwave problem please contact the appropriate

manufacturer.

Dometic Sales Corporation Sharp Electronics Corporation

2320 Industrial Parkway 10 Sharp Plaza

P.O. Box 490 Paramus, New Jersey 07652

Elkhart, IN 46515 201-5112-0055

219-295-5228

Both microwave ovens can be removed for service by removing the screws in the

vented trim ring. The trim rings are fastened to microwave oven. After removing the

screws, pull straight out on the oven until the 110-volt plug can be unplugged.

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AppLIANcES

REFRIGERATOR

Manufacturer:

Dometic Sales Corporation 2320

Industrial Parkway P.O. Box 490

Elkhart, Indiana 46514

Phone: 1-800-544-4881

Review all refrigerator literature supplied in your Owner’s Packet or stored in the

refrigerator prior to operating.

In absorption refrigerant system ammonia is liqueﬁed in the ﬁnned condenser coil at

the top rear of the refrigerator. The liquid ammonia then ﬂows into the evaporator

(inside the freezer section) and is exposed to a circulating ﬂow of hydrogen gas, which

causes the ammonia to evaporate, creating a cold condition in the freezer.

The tubing in the evaporator section is speciﬁcally sloped to provide a continuous

movement of liquid ammonia, ﬂowing downward by gravity, through this section. If the

refrigerator is operated out-of-level when the vehicle is not moving, liquid ammonia

will accumulate in portions of the evaporator tubing. This will slow the circulation of

hydrogen and ammonia gas, or in severe cases, completely block it, resulting in a loss

of cooling.

Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating the

vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss of cooling. The vehicle needs to be

leveled only so it is comfortable to live in (no noticeable sloping of ﬂoor or walls).

OPERATION

The refrigerator requires 12-volt current to operate even if running on LP or 110 volt

modes. The 12-volt is used to power the circuit board that directs the refrigerator

functions. When running in a mode such as LP, it means the heat source, by far the

largest power requirement; to evaporate the ammonia is being provided by an LP

Gas burner.

Safari 16, 19, 20, & 22 ft. Models are equipped with a fan inside the exterior refrigerator

compartment. This fan pulls ambient temperature air across the condensation coils on

the backside of the refrigerator to aid in the cooling. A “Fan Switch” is located inside

the main door on the panel in front of the refrigerator. You may desire to turn the fan

off when using you patio due to its noise. The fan is thermostatically controlled when

the switch is on.

The fan does increase the cooling efﬁciency of the refrigerator; therefore Airstream

recommends leaving the switch on whenever the patio is not in use. Please note that

turning the fan off during hot, humid weather conditions may substantially affect the

cooling capacity of the refrigerator.

WArNINg: Most LP gas appliances used in recreational vehicles are vented

to the outside of the vehicle. When parked close to a gasoline pump, it is possible

that gasoline fumes could enter this type of appliance and ignite the burner ﬂame,

CAUSING A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.

When the vehicle is moving the leveling is not critical, as the rolling and pitching move-

ment of the vehicle will pass to either side of level, keeping the liquid ammonia from

accumulating in the evaporator tubing.

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AppLIANcES

WATER HEATER

Manufacturer

Atwood Mobile Products 4750

Hiawatha Drive P.O. Box 1205

Rockford, Illinois 61105

Phone: 815-877-7461

Note: Review the water heater literature supplied in your Owner’s Packet

before proceeding,

CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this

heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more).

Hydrogen gas is extremely ﬂammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these condi-

tions, it is recommended that the hot water faucet he opened for several minutes at the

kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system.

If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping

through the pipe as the water begins to ﬂow. There should be no smoking or open

ﬂame near the faucet at the time it is open.

SAFETY

If your water system is full and cold and the water heater is ignited the system can

see pressures as high as 120 psi before the relief valve starts to open. Since the water

system normally operates in the 40-psi range the water expanding does put unusual

stress on the system. This normally does not cause any problems, but the stress is

easily alleviated. As the water is heating just open any faucet and run as little as a

cup of water. Just removing this small amount of water reduces the pressure build

up signiﬁcantly.

For fun, watch the sequence of events your family goes through when you park the

trailer and ignite the water heater. More than likely someone will run water and

relieve the pressure without even realizing it.

Electronic Ignition

The switch used to light your electronic ignition water heater is located in the bathroom

above the lavatory top. When the switch is turned on, the red light will come on indicat-

ing the “try” mode is in effect. Normally the burner will ignite in just a few seconds, and

the light will go out. If your LP system hasn’t been used for some time, the system may

go into safety lockout (about 20 seconds) before the air is all expelled from the lines.

Turning the switch off for 30 seconds, then back on, reinstates the “try” mode.

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AppLIANcES

HIGH VOLUME ROOF VENT (OPTIONAL)

Manufacturer:

FAN-TASTIC VENT CORP. 4349 S. Dort Hwy.

Burton, MI 48529

1-313-742-0330

1-800-521-0298

The optional High-volume roof vent system is designed to quickly exhaust stale, hot air

and draw in fresh air. It’s great to use when the outside temperature really doesn’t call

for air conditioning, but heat has built up in your coach.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Open dome approx. 3” or more (ceiling fan has a built in safety switch that will

not allow motor to operate unless dome is partially open).

2) Turn 3- speed knob to desired performance lever (3-Low, 2-Medium, 1-High,

O-Off)

3) Open a window or door for airﬂow,

WHEN EQUIPPED WITH REVERSE SWITCH

1) Turn fan motor off by:

a) Setting 3-speed switch to “O” - OFF.

b) Closing Dome.

c) Selecting center position on IN/OUT rocker switch

2) Wait for fan blade to stop.

3) Select IN position, brings air from the roof area into your coach

(pressurizes inside).

4) Or select OUT position, brings air in through any or all openings in coach

and exhausts through the roof. 5) Turn fan motor On.

WHEN EQUIPPED WITH THERMOSTAT:

1) Follow “Operating Instructions: 1 thru 4

2) Select desired temperature or comfort level on thermostat. Fan motor will now

start & stop automatically as interior temperature of coach exceeds or drops

below selected level.

NOTE: Fan motor will not start if temperature selected is warmer than interior tempera-

ture of coach.

4) Source of airﬂow is determined by the window(s) or door(s) opened. For best

results, close all roof vents and open 1 (one) window the greatest distance from

your Fan-Tastic Vent ceiling fan,

CAUTION: Never place Lindeen™ or a like cover over ceiling fan. Greatly restricted

airﬂow & increased sound levels will occur.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Turn fan motor Off.

2) Remove 8 painted ﬂathead Phillips screws around perimeter of screen

insert only.

3) Clean screen with soap & water solution and reinstall.

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AppLIANcES

MONITOR PANEL

Micropulse Systems Monitor

CATCON PRODUCTS INC.

817-921-2188

sales@catconproducts.com

techsupport@catconproducts.com

The monitor system has been calibrated at the factory and should never need another

calibration. If you feel the system is not operating correctly, please contact CATCON

Products or a local Airstream dealer. The following instructions are provided for quali-

ﬁed service technicians.

MONITOR WIRE CONNECTIONS

Red 12VDC, Battery Only

Black Ground, Battery Only

Purple Water Pump, 15A, 12VDC

White LPG Sensor, 90 ohm

Fresh Fresh Tank Sensor

Gray 1 Gray 1 Sensor

Gray 2 Gray 2 Sensor

Black Black Sensor

The MicroPulse System makes use of a single solid-state sensor per tank. The

MicroPulse sensor measures the static (head) pressure at the bottom of the tank and

transmits this information to the MicroPulse System Monitor. Knowing this pressure

value, after a one-time calibration has been performed, the MicroPulse System will

calculate and accurately display the tank level in 1/8 increment.

A single sensor is installed on the sidewall of each tank, near the bottom, via a 3/4”

female NPT spin-in thread. The sensor is solid state, there are no moving parts to wear

or maintain. Because the principle of operation does not involve any electrical current

ﬂow through the tanks contents (conducted or induced), the nature of the ﬂuid in the

tank is unimportant.

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AppLIANcES

MICROPULSE SYSTEMS MONITOR OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

This example shows the monitor reporting the following:

FreshWater=7/8toFull

GrayWater1=Emptyto5/8

GrayWater2=3/4

BlackWater=Emptyto5/8

LPGas=1/4

Battery=Emptyto5/8

On all diagrams the Letters R=Red, Y=Yellow, G=Green, Blank=no LED lit.

NORMAL OPERATION

The MicroPulse Monitor will display the condition of each system at all times. The

tri-color LED beside the system will indicate the condition of the system using the

following color code.

Fresh Water, LP Gas, Battery are as follows:

GreenLED=3/8toFull

YellowLED=1/4

RedLED=1/8toEmpty

Gray Water, Black Water are as follows:

GreenLED=Emptyto5/8

YellowLED=3/4

RedLED=7/8toFull

TO OBTAIN EXACT READING

To obtain an exact reading of all systems press and release the status button one

time. The monitor will ﬂash the LED beside the system it is about to report. It will than

display the exact condition of that system by lighting the bar graph from Empty to Full.

The monitor will display the exact condition of each system and then return to normal

operation mode.

To obtain an exact reading of an individual system press and release the status button

until the LED beside the system that you want the condition of is lit. Release the status

button and the monitor will display the exact condition of that system by lighting the

bar graph from Empty.

NOTE: The steel LP tanks on the Safari Models do have a level sensor. The monitor

system does not read LP Gas levels.

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SpEcIFIcATIONS

Note: All weights were made on prototype vehicles. Your production trailer may vary slightly. More information on weighing and loading your trailer can be found under “Weight

Rating” in the forward section of this manual. Information pertaining to your trailer can be found in your vehicle on the back of the wardrobe door about 60” up from the ﬂoor. The

Unit Base Weight (UBW) and the Net Carrying Capacity (NCC) is not the same as the Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) and the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) shown on the Trailer

Weight Information tag in your vehicle. The UBW and NCC weights are for the base unit with no options and ﬂuids. The UVW and CCC on the Trailer Weight Information tag are

weights for the individual vehicle as built with its options and certain water capacities.

SpEcIFIcATIONS 16 19 20 22 23 25 FB 25 A/B 25 SS 28 W 28 SO 30

Length - Exterior 16’ 7” 19’2” 20’10” 22’4” 23’ 25’ 11” 25’ 11” 25’11” 27’11” 28’11” 30’10”

Width - Exterior 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 5 ½” 8’ 5 ½” 8’ 5 ½” 8’5 ½” 8’5 ½”

Width-Interior 7’ 7” 7’7” 7’7” 7’ 7” 7’ 7” 8’ 1” 8’1” 8’1” 8’1” 8’1” 8’1”

Height-Ext. w/ A/C 9’ 4” 9’5” 9’5” 9’ 4” 9’ 5” 9’ 7” 9’7” 9’7” 9’7” 9’7” 9’7”

Height-Int. w/ A/C 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5”” 6’ 5” 6’ 5” 6’ 5” 6’ 5” 6’ 5” 6’ ” 6’ 5”

*Hitch ball Height 18” 17 ¼” 17 ¼” 18 ” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾”

Hitch Wt. (Dry, no

options)

GVWR (lbs.) 3500 4500 5000 5600 6000 7300 7000 7300 7300 9100 8400

UBW (lbs.) 2,950 3680 3965 4160 4500 5210 5065 5380 5495 6515 6215

NCC (lbs.) 550 820 1035 1440 1500 2090 1935 1920 1805 2585 2185

Fresh Water (Gal) 23 23 23 30 30 39 39 39 39 54 39

Gray Water (Gal)

Black Water (Gal.) 18 18 21 18 39 33 18 35 39 18

Tire Size

390 480 600 510 600 720 860 750 830 1,010 850

Combo

ST215/

75R14

21 21 21 21 37 39 39 37 37 39

ST225/

75RI5

Tire Inﬂation (PSI) Cold

ST 205-75 R14 - 50 psi ST 225-75 R15 - 65 psi

ST225/

75RI5

ST215/

75R14

ST225/

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75RI

ST225/

75RI5

ST225/

75RI5

ST225/

75RI5

ST225/

75RI5

ST225/

75RI5

ST225/

75RI5

Gross Vehicular Weight Rating (GVWR): is the maximum permissible weight of this

trailer when fully loaded. It includes all weight at the trailer axle (s) and tongue or pin.

Unit Base Vehicle Weight (UBW): is the dry weight of the base unit with bedroom

group and w/o options or ﬂuids.

Net Carrying Capacity (NCC): is equal to GVWR minus UBW.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): is the value speciﬁed as the load carrying capacity

of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces.

GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings are located on the manufacturing tag that is posi-

tioned on the roadside side sheet of your travel trailer.

* Hitch Ball Height

The proper height will vary according to the weight you carry and the tires you use.

However, checking the height on your trailer is relatively easy:

1. With trailer on fairly level ground measure from ground to bottom of frame, front

and rear.

2. Adjust front jack until measurements are equal.

3. Now measure from ground to the inside top of ball coupler. This ﬁgure is the hitch

height. The hitch ball is then usually set ½” to 1” higher, according to the spring rate

of your tow vehicle, to allow for it to settle when the trailer is hitched up.

SpEcIFIcATIONS

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INDEx

Accessories ........................................................ B-10

Air Conditioner ..................................................... H-1

Antenna TV ........................................................... G-7

Appliances ............................................................ H-1

Axles ..................................................................... D-7

Awning .................................................................. D-2

Backup Camera Pre-wire ..................................... G-5

Backing .............................................................. B-10

Battery .................................................................. G-2

Battery Disconnect Switch ................................... G-1

Bath Exhaust ........................................................ E-3

Bathroom Switches .............................................. E-4

Bearing ................................................................ D-7

Beds ..................................................................... E-2

Black Tank ................................................... E-3, F-11

Black Tank Flush .................................................F-12

Bottles, LP .............................................................F-2

Brake Controller ........................................... B-9, D-9

Brakes .................................................. B-2, B-9, D-9

Break-Away Switch ...................................... B-2, D-9

Bulbs .................................................................... A-8

Cleaning ............................................................... D-1

Circuit Breakers ..................................G-1, G-4, G-13

Condensation ....................................................... C-6

Converter .................................................... G-3, G-12

Connector

7-Way .................................................... G-1, G-12

110 volt ..........................................................G-12

Couch ................................................................... E-2

Counter top .......................................................... E-2

Coupler ................................................................. D-3

Curtains ................................................................ E-2

Control Panel ........................................................ E-3

Dimensions .............................................................I-1

Dinette .................................................................. E-2

Doors:

Main ................................................................. D-2

Screen ............................................................. D-2

Drain Valves ...........................................................F-6

Drain System .......................................................F-11

Drapes .................................................................. E-2

Dump Valves ........................................................F-11

Emergency Escape Window ......................... C-1, D-2

Exhaust Fans ........................................................ E-3

Extended Stay ...................................................... C-3

Exterior Maintenance ........................................... D-1

External Speaker Jacks ......................................G-11

Factory Service..................................................... A-5

Fans .............................................................. E-3, H-5

Faucets ........................................................ F-6, F-32

Fill Valves, LP ........................................................F-1

Fire Extinguisher ................................................... E-8

Flat Tire ......................................................... C-3, D-4

Furnace ................................................................ H-1

Fuses .................................................................... G-1

Galley .................................................................... E-2

Gas, LP ..................................................C-5, E-7, F-1

Grey Tank (Aux) .....................................E-3, F-11, I-1

Ground Fault Interrupter ..................................... G-13

Grounding ........................................................... G-12

GVWR .............................................................B-3, I-1

GAWR ............................................................. B-3, I-1

Camping ............................................................... C-1

Carbon Monoxide Alarm ...................................... E-9

Carpet ................................................................... E-2

Capacities ...............................................................I-1

Cargo .................................................................... B-3

Caution ....................................................Introduction

Chassis ................................................................. D-3

Check List .......................................................... B-12

City Water Hook-Up ......................................C-4, F-6

Electrical ............................................................... G-1

12 Volt Fuse ........................................................ G-6

110-volt ............................................................C-12

Circuit Breakers ..............................G-1, G-12, G-13

Diagrams

Cable TV ........................................................... G-11

Satellite Pre-Wire ................................................ G-9

Solar Panel Pre-Wire ........................................ G-10

High Volume fan ................................................... H-7

Hitch ............................................................... B-6, I-2

Hitching Up .......................................................... B-6

Hitch operation ..................................................... D-3

Holding Tanks .............................................. F-11, 1-1

Hitch Ball Height .....................................................I-1

Humidity ............................................................... C-5

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