Maytag 2006 manual

A TRAILERING GUIDE AIRSTREAM O WNERS MANUAL SAF ARI[...]

INTRODUc TION 2006 MODEL The Owners Manual for your new Airstream trailer is designed to respond to the most frequent inquiries r egarding 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 applian[...]

T ABLE OF c ONTENTS A. WARRANTY AND SERVICE W arranty W arranty Explanation Service Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Parts & Supplies B. TOWING T ow V ehicles Brakes Loading W eighing Hitching Up T owing Tips Pre-T ravel Check List C. CAMPING Camping Safety Overnight Stop Extended Stay Leveling & Stabilizing Hook Up[...]

A W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE A - 1 WARRANTY COVERAGE Whe n you buy a new Airs tr eam T rav el T rai le r fr om an auth or iz ed Ai rst r ea m dea ler , Air st r eam , Inc ., w arr an ts th e tra il er fro m d ef ec ts in ma te ria l and w or kma ns hi p a s fol lo ws: BASIC WARRANTY PERIOD This warranty extends for a period of two years fr om the date o[...]

A A - 2 W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE INST ALLA TIONS 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 cove[...]

A W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE A - 3 DEALER REPRESENT A TION 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 W arranty covered in the Airstream T railer Owner’ s Manual. Airstream Inc. will not be responsible for additional repr esentations or i[...]

A A - 4 W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE Abuse Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance will result in early failure for which Airstream cannot be held r esponsible. 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 repainti[...]

A W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE A - 5 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 system[...]

A A - 6 W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE W ArNINg : FAILURE TO MAINT AIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PRE- MA TURE AND UNEXPECTED P ARTS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRA TIC OPERA TION THA T MA Y BE HAZARDOUS. Note : See appliance manufacturer’ s literature for further information EVER Y 1,000 MILES OR 60 DA YS Escape Window Check operation of latches and [...]

A W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE A - 7 EVER Y 10, 000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS Brakes Inspect, adjust, or replace as necessary Wheel Bearings Clean and repack Tires Inspect and rotate Spare Tir e Carrier Lubricate moving parts. Seals, Windows, & Door Clean with mild detergent and coat with “Slipicone”. TV Antenna Lubricate all moving parts with silicone lu[...]

A A - 8 W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE P ARTS AND LUBRICANTS BULBS, EXTERIOR License Plate # 53 Clearance Light #194 Door Light #1003 Convenience Light (Dump V alve) # 53 T railers have an LED tail light system that uses no bulbs. BULBS, INTERIOR Ceiling Light (Incandescent) #1141 W ardr obe Light & Dinette Light #561 W all Light #[...]

A W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE A - 9 MAINTENANCE RECORD DA TE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED DA TE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED[...]

A A - 10 W ARRANTy AND SERvIcE NOTES[...]

B T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM B - 1 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 alter nator and radiator , heavy-duty springs (See Note:) and shock absorbers, transmission coo[...]

B B - 2 T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM ELECTRIC BRAKES The brakes are operated by 12 volt current from your tow vehicle and MUST BE HOOKED UP SO THA T YOU HA VE AN INTEGRAL SYSTEM WITH YOUR TOW VEHICLE BRAKES. T o prevent pr oblems and insure satisfactory braking action, install an electronic contr oller in line with the brakes in your tow vehicle. An elec[...]

B T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM B - 3 LOADING 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 wardr obe 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 ca[...]

B B - 4 T OWING 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 W eight Rating is not exceeded. T o determine this, it is necessary to load all of your allowable personal cargo and variable weights. [...]

B T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM B - 5 HITCHING UP Hitching up your trailer is something that will become almost second natur e with practice. The following section includes proper hitch load distribution and a pr ocedure for hitching up. Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution When a trailer is hitched up properly to a tow vehicle with a load equalizing hitch,[...]

B B - 6 T OWING 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 an[...]

B T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM B - 7 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. [...]

B B - 8 T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM TOWING TIPS W e 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. Y ou may also use these corners to practice backing and parking. OBSERVE THA T T[...]

B T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM B - 9 W ArNINg : 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. T racking 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[...]

B B - 10 T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM Backing Up In BACKING UP the important thing to remember is to DO EVER YTHING SLOWL Y and to corr ect 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[...]

B T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM B - 11 SUGGESTED PRE-TRA VEL CHECK LIST Interior 1. T ur n 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, har d and sharp objects 7. Fasten sliding and foldette [...]

B B - 12 T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM T railer Equipment and Accessories 1. W ater hose, 5/8 in. high pressur e, 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 f[...]

B T OWING yOUR AIRSTREAM B - 13 NOTES[...]

C C - 1 cAMpING 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. W ArNINg : The escape windows(s) are identified by their red release handles. Lif[...]

C cAMpING C - 2 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 [...]

C C - 3 cAMpING EXTENDED ST A Y Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very differ ent 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[...]

C cAMpING C - 4 CITY WA TER 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 fr om the water system. Allow the water heater to fill before lighting. WASTE W A TER SYSTEM The main parts of the waste water system are the toilet, dual holding tanks, and[...]

C C - 5 cAMpING WINTER TRA VELING T raveling in sub-freezing temperatures will requir e certain precautions to protect the plumbing system and your personal belongings from being damaged by fr eezing. Whenever possible the heat should be kept on at a constant temperature. It is easier for the furnace to keep a con stant r oom temperatur e than for [...]

C cAMpING C - 6 EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUP ANCY (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 CONDENSA TION T o avoid condensation problems, try to follow these t[...]

C C - 7 cAMpING 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 [...]

C cAMpING C - 8 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 [...]

C C - 9 cAMpING 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 [...]

C cAMpING C - 10 NOTES[...]

D D - 1 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 ar eas cleaning and waxing should be done on a more fr equent schedule. CAUTION : ABRASIVE POLISHES OR CLEANING SOL VENTS SUCH AS AUTOMA TIC DISHW ASHER OR ACID ETCH CLEANERS AR[...]

D ExTERIOR D - 2 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 an[...]

D D - 3 ExTERIOR 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. T o check, park the trailer on a level surface and cran[...]

D ExTERIOR D - 4 TIRES Y our 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 . T o get the ma ximu m per form ance fro m you r tir es[...]

D D - 5 ExTERIOR TIRES 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 circumsta[...]

D ExTERIOR D - 6 TIRE ROT A TION (10,000-mile intervals) SP ARE 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 bolt[...]

D D - 7 ExTERIOR AXLE AND RUNNING GEAR ASSEMBL Y 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 [...]

D ExTERIOR D - 8 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 of f one notch. 17. Check the lug nuts at 10, 25 miles and recheck at[...]

D D - 9 ExTERIOR 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 [...]

D ExTERIOR D - 10 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 manua[...]

D D - 11 ExTERIOR TIRES Load/Inflation Information for Y our Tires Maintaining proper tir e inflation pressur e is essential for both tire safety and performance. Proper Tir e 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 proper[...]

D ExTERIOR D - 12 WEIGHING YOUR TRA VEL 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 t[...]

D D - 13 ExTERIOR Proper Inspection and Storage of Tir es 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 r esult in failure. A thor ough check should include both inside and outside sidewalls, tr[...]

E INTERIOR E - 1 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 w[...]

E E - 2 INTERIOR 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 r emoved by drilling through the head with a 1/8” dril[...]

E INTERIOR E - 3 Dinette T able T o 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 V elcro. T o extend into the double leaf position, lift the table slightly s[...]

E E - 4 INTERIOR Linoleum Clean with any standard linoleum floor cleaner Bath Area Remote Switches T wo 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 swi[...]

E INTERIOR E - 5 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. V erify 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 i[...]

E E - 6 INTERIOR T AKING CARE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM Y our 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 “WEEKL Y TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM,” to keep your unit in good working order . • The smoke?[...]

E INTERIOR E - 7 USING THE T AMPER RESIST LOCKING MECHANISM T o 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 remov ing the smoke a larm f rom the br acket. See Fi gur e 7. Th e foll owing d ire ctions can in stall t his. 1. Remove t[...]

E E - 8 INTERIOR W ArNINg : 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 i[...]

E INTERIOR E - 9 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. T est detector immediately following installation and weekly for proper operation by pushing the test button until the YELLOW L.E.D. l[...]

E E - 10 INTERIOR W ArNINg : USE ONL Y THE BA TTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT BA TTERIES MA Y HA VE A DETRIMENT AL EFFECT ON THE CO DETECTOR. CLEANING YOUR DETECTOR: T o clean your detector remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning of this section. Y ou can clean the interior of your detector by using your vacuum cleaner [...]

F pLUMBING F - 1 LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) FILL V AL VE Y our trailer is equipped with LP tank fill valves called “RV T ype 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 cylind[...]

F F - 2 pLUMBING AUTOMA TIC GAS REGULA TOR 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 r egulator . Make sure there is propane in both tanks before you start. Rotate the black lever on the top front[...]

F pLUMBING F - 3 W ArNINg : Y our 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. W ArNINg : Y our 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 [...]

F F - 4 pLUMBING NOTES[...]

F pLUMBING F - 5 WA TER SYSTEM-SELF CONT AINED 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 RV ers usually fill their tanks with “home” water to avoid strange water that ma[...]

F F - 6 pLUMBING 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 wardr obe 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 acce[...]

F pLUMBING F - 7 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 wh[...]

F F - 8 pLUMBING 5. T ur n the pump switch OFF after all water has been removed fr om the storage tank. 6. Remove exhaust hose from water pump. 7. Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and tur n 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 [...]

F pLUMBING F - 9 W ater Heater Bypass For Normal Operation T ur n 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. V alve access is: 16 Ft. Hinged wardr obe shelf. 19 Ft. Bambi and the 23 Ft.- under the cor ner bed, accessible from hol[...]

F F - 10 pLUMBING NOTES[...]

F pLUMBING F - 11 DRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEM Y our trailer has a drain and waste system that includes waste-holding tanks made fr om molded plastic, free fr om corrosion pr oblems, with trouble-fr ee dump valves. The MAIN HOLDING T ANK enables you to use the toilet for several days away from disposal facilities. The wastewater from the sink, shower , b[...]

F F - 12 pLUMBING BLACK T ANK FLUSH (Optional) The trailer has a water hose connector marked “black tank flush”. T o use, hook up a hose and tur n 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 ex[...]

F pLUMBING F - 13 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. Ther e 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 [...]

F F - 14 pLUMBING GALLEY F AUCET , MOEN PURETOUCH® CLASSIC (Option Safari) 1-800-374-6542 WA TER FIL TRA TION SAFEGUARDS Y our Moen PureT ouch® 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 r educing contaminants com[...]

F pLUMBING F - 15 MICROTECH™ FIL TER INST ALLA TION/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 assem[...]

F F - 16 pLUMBING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Controlling The W ater The PureT ouch system has two options for water delivery , unfiltered stream and filtered water . STREAM MODE: Unfiltered water in r egular stream flow When the water is turned on at the faucet, the spout will always begin operating in the regular str eam mode. FIL TERED WA TER MO[...]

F pLUMBING F - 17 LA VA TORY F AUCET , ST ANDARD 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. T[...]

G G - 1 ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM OPERA TION 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 batte[...]

G ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM G - 2 BA TTER Y CAUTION : A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40 days when not in use, ther efore, IT IS NECESSAR Y TO PERIODICALL Y CHECK THE BA TTERY AND CHARGE IT AS IS NECESSAR Y . W e suggest checking the batteries at least every two weeks in freezing weather . The temperature at which a battery will freeze [...]

G G - 3 ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM 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 ar e receiving a constant char ge from the tow vehicle’ s generator or alter nator through the seven-way connector . Y our t[...]

G ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM G - 4 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 mai[...]

G G - 5 ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM 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 repl[...]

G ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM G - 6 12-V olt Circuit Diagram Circuit 1 - Bedr oom, Bath fan, Storage compartment lights Circuit 2 - Living Ar ea, Galley , Radio Circiut 3 - W ater pump, range, V ents/Lights, Refrigerator * - 12 V olt feed from battery disconnect Circuit 4 - TV Jacks Circuit 5 - Ceiling fan, Bath Lights Circuit 6 - Hitch jack & light, F[...]

G G - 7 ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM TV ANTENNA Manufacturer: Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington, Iowa 52601 Phone: 800-843-4741 Raising Antenna to Operating Position T ur n 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. [...]

G ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM G - 8 Maintenance Lubrication T o 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 becom[...]

G G - 9 ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM SA TELLITE 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[...]

G ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM G - 10 SOLAR P ANEL PRE-WIRE Airstream T ravel T railers are pre-wired for an Intermountain Solar T echnology 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 So[...]

G G - 11 ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM EXTERNAL RADIO JACK (Optional) Y our trailer may have external speaker jacks located by the exterior 110 volt outlet. APPLE I POD / MP3 INPUT . 12V POWER PORT & RCA JACK CONNECTOR P ANEL (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 App[...]

G ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM G - 12 110-VOL T 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 b[...]

G G - 13 ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM GROUND F AUL T CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) Many states requir e trailers which are sold in their state, and which have exterior 110 volt receptacles, to have a ground fault cir cuit interrupter . T railers manufactured for sale in these states have type THQL IS amp GFCI breakers installed on the general circuit, since th[...]

G ELEc TRIcAL S ySTEM G - 14 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. W ArNINg : The GFCI circuit breaker provides protection only to the circuit to which it is connected. It does NOT prov[...]

H H - 1 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 .[...]

H AppLIANcES H - 2 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 [...]

H H - 3 AppLIANcES REFRIGERA TOR 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 cond[...]

H AppLIANcES H - 4 WA TER HEA TER 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 pr oceeding, CAUTION : Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not been us[...]

H H - 5 AppLIANcES HIGH VOLUME ROOF VENT (OPTIONAL) Manufacturer: F AN-T ASTIC 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 [...]

H AppLIANcES H - 6 MONITOR P ANEL Micropulse Systems Monitor CA TCON PRODUCTS INC. 817-921-2188 sales@catconproducts.com techsupport@catconproducts.com 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 Mic[...]

H H - 7 AppLIANcES MICROPULSE SYSTEMS MONITOR OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS This example shows the monitor reporting the following: FreshW ater=7/8toFull GrayW ater1=Emptyto5/8 GrayW ater2=3/4 BlackW ater=Emptyto5/8 LPGas=1/4 Battery=Emptyto5/8 On all diagrams the Letters R=[...]

I SpEcIFIcA TIONS I - 1 Note : All weights were made on prototype vehicles. Y our 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 d[...]

I I - 2 SpEcIFIcA TIONS Gross V ehicular W eight 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 V ehicle W eight (UBW) : is the dry weight of the base unit with bedroom group and w/o options or fluids. Net Carrying Capacity (NCC): is eq[...]

J INDEx Accessories ........................................................ B-10 Air Conditioner ..................................................... H-1 Antenna TV ........................................................... G-7 Appliances ............................................................ H-1 Axles .....................................[...]

J INDEx Interior .................................................................. E-1 Jacks .................................. B-6, C-2, C-8, D-3, D-10 Leveling ................................................................ C-3 Lights .................................................................... E-4 Loading ..............................[...]