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A MOT ORHOME GUIDE AIRS TREAM O WNERS MANUAL 390/396 390 Sky Deck XL MO T ORHOME[...]

INTRODUC TION 2006 MODEL The Owners Manual for your new Airstream Motorhome is designed to r espond to the most frequent inquiries regarding the operation, function and care of the many systems that make modern motor homing a joy . Airstream realizes our customers possess varying degrees of expertise in the area of r epairing and maintaining the ap[...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS A. WARRANTY AND SERVICE W arranty W arranty Explanation Service Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule B. DRIVING Wide Body Limitations Loading Safety , Pr e-T ravel Check List Dash controls & Instruments T railer T owing & Driving Tips C. CHASSIS Chassis-Body Product Definition Engine Access Air Brake System Dra[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 1 AIRSTREAM INC. LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE When you buy a new Airstream Motorhome from an authorized Airstream dealer , Airstream, Inc., warrants the motorhome from defects in material and workmanship as follows: BASIC WARRANTY PERIOD This warranty is for 30,000 miles (40,000 Kilometers) or two years, whichever [...]

A A - 2 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE CARE AND MAINTENANCE This warranty covers only defective material and/or workmanship; adjustments are made at the factory prior to shipment, and r echecked by the dealer prior to delivery to the customer . Adjustments thereafter become a customer responsibility . The owner is also responsible for following all recommen[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 3 CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENT AL DAMAGES Airstream, Inc., will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental ex- penses or damages resulting fr om 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[...]

A A - 4 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE WARRANTY EXPLANA TION Along with your new Airstr eam motorhome you have purchased the Airstr eam Limited W arranty . Read your Limited Warranty carefully . It contains the entir e agreement with respect to Airstream’ s obligation on the Limited Warranty on your new vehicle. The terms of the Limited W arranty , and on[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 5 Exposure It is the responsibility of the owner to take such preventative measures as ar e neces- sary to maintain the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit. It is the responsibility of the owner to use r easonable, prudent car e to prevent for eseeable secondary damage from rain, plumbing leaks, and the natural acc[...]

A A - 6 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE Y ou Should Also be Aware of the Following: Airstream is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damages incurred as a result of any defect. Consequential damages include, but are not limited to, travel expenses, gasoline, oil, lodging, meals, telephone tolls, loss of work and loss of use of the motorhome. [...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE W ARNING : F AILURE TO MAINT AIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PRE- MA TURE AND UNEXPECTED P AR TS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRA TIC OPERA TION THA T MA Y BE HAZARDOUS. Note : See Freightliner and appliance manufactur er’ s literature for further information. EVER Y 1,000 MILES OR 60 DA YS Escape Window Check oper[...]

A A - 8 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE RECORDS DA TE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED DA TE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED[...]

B DRIVING B - 1 WIDE BODY LIMIT A TIONS V ehicles with overall body width greater than 96” are known as “wide bodies. Wide body vehicles are restricted to use on main highways in certain states. A vast majority of states allow 102” body width on all highways, but wide body width is not allowed on all federal highways in the United States. Y o[...]

B B - 2 DRIVING WEIGHING T o determine the actual weight of your vehicle with personal cargo, water and LP , it must be weighed on scales. The most common scales are those used by states to weigh trucks used along the highway . In rural areas grain elevators are a good source and another would be a gravel pit. See instructions on weighing you vehic[...]

B DRIVING B - 3 INTERIOR CHECK LIST (BEFORE DRIVING OFF) (continued) 11. Adjust the driver’ s seat so that you can easily r each and operate all controls. Make sure seat is locked in position. Do not adjust driver’ s seat swivel or for e and aft mechanism while vehicle is moving. The seat could move unexpect- edly causing loss of control. 12. C[...]

B B - 4 DRIVING AIRSTREAM CAB CONTROLS NOTE: Switches will vary according to options on vehicle. Most automotive gauges and controls ar e standard instruments provided by the chas- sis manufacturer . Their function and use is described in your Drivers Manual. The exception on automotive controls is the heater/air conditioner . Operating- instructio[...]

B DRIVING B - 5 • Mirror - Move center switch to R or L. The four perimeter switches will then move the flat part of the right or left mirror in the dir ection indicated. The wide angle mirrors are adlusted manually . The paddle type switch marked heat is for defr osting the mirrors. (Hopefully you won’t need this unless you’re a skier). •[...]

B B - 6 DRIVING Procedur e for Weighing A RV 1. Fill in first row from Specification Section of this manual. 2. Weigh vehicle as shown in row 2 (Scale Weight) and fill in blanks. 3. Weigh one side of vehicle as shown In Indi- vidual Wheel Position Weight. 4. Calculate the other side as shown in last row . FRONT AXLE GA WR GVWR REAR AXLE GA WR GC[...]

C CHASSIS C - 1 The Airstream motorhome is built on a Freightliner chassis. Operation of the engine and other r elated components are discussed in the Freightliner Owners and Drivers Manual supplied with each coach. If repairs are needed it can be difficult to determine which parts of the chassis are warranted by Freightliner , and which are Airst[...]

C C - 2 CHASSIS TIRE SUPPORT (Leveling) Since motorhomes may sit for long periods of time it is important to pr operly support the tires if blocks ar e used for leveling. The tire manufacturer for your RV provides a Recreational V ehicle Tire Guide with each Freightliner chassis that is passed along to you in the Airstream Owner’ s Packet. Please[...]

C CHASSIS C - 3 INCORRECT Portion of two tires ar e supporting the full load. CAUTION : Tires incorrectly supported, as shown above, may be damaged which could lead to casing failure resulting in serious injury or property damage. If, on previous occasions, the tires have been incorrectly supported, a hidden damage may be present. Please contact yo[...]

C C - 4 CHASSIS TIRE INFLA TION INFORMA TION Y our vehicle is equipped with a tir e that is an all-steel radial. All-steel radial tires utilize steel cords in the sidewalls, and also require increased inflation pressur es. Has such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to Federa[...]

C CHASSIS C - 5 DASH AIR CONDITIONER/HEA TER Specific Climate Systems Inc. 1200 W est Risinger Road Fort W orth, T exas T echnical Assistance: 1-800-275-7524 OPERA TION The dash heater control is very similar to many automobiles The center rotary switch marked “cold-hot” controls the amount of hot water flowing through the heater core. When t[...]

C C - 6 CHASSIS ELECTRIC STEP SCS Frigette Coach Step Manufacturer: Fleming Sales Company 2101 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, Indiana 46516 574 - 295 - 0234 The step is easy and convenient to operate. Just inside the main door is a wall switch for the step. When traveling, leave the switch in the “ON” position - the step will lower when the door i[...]

C CHASSIS C - 7 ELECTRIC STEP OPERA TION NOTE: If the step encounters an immovable obstacle such as a curb, they will stop and shut down in that position, they will retract normally when the door is closed. Lubrication Coach Steps ar e equipped with self-lubricating bushings on the drive assembly and all step joints. No lubrication is necessary: If[...]

C C - 8 CHASSIS STEP WELL COVER Y our motorhome is equipped with a pneumatically powered step well cover . The switch (valve) is a black lever located in the front of the passenger right hand armrest. The air pressur e is supplied by the chassis air ride system. It is normal for the air system to leak down so you may find the cover to be inoperabl[...]

C CHASSIS C - 9 Notes[...]

D D - 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. W ARNING : The escape windows(s) are identified by their red release handles. Pull r ed handle toward window center . Push out on the glass and it will swing[...]

D CAMPING D - 2 NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEA TURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM. CAUTION : BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEA TURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERT AIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS. FLASHING L.E.D. LIGHT : This smoke detector is equipped with a flashing red indica- tor light. The light is located under th[...]

D D - 3 CAMPING NOTE: IF AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT , THE UNIT CONTINUES TO CHIRP , WAIT FOR APPROXIMA TEL Y 7 MINUTES. THE “HUSH” FEA TURE MA Y HA VE BEEN ACTIV A TED ACCIDENT ALL Y WHILE CHANGING THE BA TTERIES AND WILL RESET AUTOMA TICALL Y CLEANING YOUR DETECTOR: T o clean your detector remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the [...]

D CAMPING D - 4 WHA T TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS: • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don't waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables. • In leaving, don't open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping thr ough cracks, don't open that door! Inste[...]

D D - 5 CAMPING ALARM CONDITION If the COST AR 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 requir ed . Pushing the test button will silence the alarm once for ap[...]

D CAMPING D - 6 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 commer cially 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 ga[...]

D D - 7 CAMPING Overnight Stop In time you will develop a knack for spotting wonderful little roadside locations by turn- ing off the main highway and exploring. There are many modern recreational vehicle parks, including State, County and Federal parks with good facilities, where you may obtain hookups of electrical, water and sewer connections. D[...]

D CAMPING D - 8 4. Leave cabinet doors, bed doors and wardr obe doors slightly open at flight to allow circulation of air in and ar ound all fur niture components 5. Use propylene glycol type antifreeze in waste and drain water tanks to prevent freezing. Quantity of antifreeze needed will vary with ambient temperature and the amount of liquids in [...]

D D - 9 CAMPING Extended Stay Making a long trip is not very different from making a weekend excursion. Since every- thing 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. Some models are equipped with Hydraulic Leveling Jacks that can be deployed. Compl[...]

D CAMPING D - 10 Effect of Pr olonged Occupancy Y our motorhome was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occu- pancy . If you expect to occupy the motorhome for an extended period, be prepar ed to deal with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered. The relatively small volume and tight compact construction of [...]

D D - 11 CAMPING TIPS TO CONTROLLING CONDENSA TION (continued) 8. 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 interio[...]

D CAMPING D - 12 SLIDE OUT OPERA TION CAUTION : Read and follow all warning labels in the coach and safety instruc - tions in the Power Gear owner manual and as posted inside your coach. T o operate the SLIDE-OUT rooms you MUST first remove the interior travel locks. These are located on the top of the room on the interior of the coach and are out[...]

D D - 13 CAMPING SKY DECK The Airstr eam Sky Deck will make your travels a unique experience. The opportunities from this vantage point are endless. Whether viewing your favorite outdoor spectator sport or watching the sunset across a lake at your favorite parking spot, the safety of yourself and your companions should be utmost in your mind. Enjoy[...]

D CAMPING D - 14 SKY DECK T ravel Preparation Close and latch all cabinet doors and lids. Stow Sky Deck umbrellas and lights in a secur e location. Check Sky Deck area for any loose objects. Remove any loose objects found to a secure location. Fold sun lounger backrest down to the stor e position. Lower the roadside safety rail. This safety rail wi[...]

E E - 1 EXTERIOR CLEANING The roof of your Airstream Land Y acht motorhome is a fiber glass compound. If it is damaged contact the Airstream customer service department and ask for the Service Bulletin on roof r epairs. The walls, fr ont, and rear end are fiber glass that is custom painted by Carrera Designs with an automotive finish. As a gener[...]

E EXTERIOR E - 2 ROOF , LADDER AND STORAGE For traveling, the lower section of the ladder should be removed and stored in one of your lower compartments. T o remove, pull out the cross pins in the lower sockets then pull the bottom of the ladder out of the sockets. This will allow the top of the ladder to be unhooked freeing it for storage. CAUTION[...]

F F - 1 INTERIOR The luxurious interior of your Airstr eam motorhome has been designed for comfort, convenience, durability and appearance. An understanding of the operational pro- cedures and maintenance techniques of the interior appointments will add to your pleasures, as well as to the long life of your motorhome. Lounges T o convert the sofas [...]

F INTERIOR F - 2 COUNTER AREAS The counter areas around the sink are Corian or laminate and can be cleaned with soap and water , or you can use a common solvent on tough spots. Be sur e no abrasive cleaner is used, as ther e is the possibility it could scratch the surface. A pr otective pad should always be placed under hot utensils. DRAWERS Drawer[...]

F F - 3 INTERIOR The following are the cleanability code instructions for the various fabrics used in the Airstream motorhomes: Cleanability Codes CODE W-S Fabric care. Spot clean this fabric either with a mild solvent or a water -based clean- ing agent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product, follow instructions carefully and clean only in a[...]

F INTERIOR F - 4 NOTES[...]

G G - 1 PLUMBING LPG SYSTEM Y our motorhome is equipped with a permanently mounted tank for LPG (Liquid Pe- troleum Gas). LPG burns with a clean blue flame. There are two basic types of LPG in common usage: Butane and Propane. Butane is widely used where temperatures are normally above freezing the year round, and Propane is used where subfr eezin[...]

G PLUMBING G - 2 BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY W ARNING : DO NOT store LP containers within vehicle. LP containers are equipped with safety devices that vent gas should the pressur e become excessive. W ARNING : DO NOT use cooking appliances for comfort heating. Cook- ing appliances need fr esh air for safe operation. Before operation open overhead vent o[...]

G G - 3 PLUMBING LP T ANK INST ALLA TION The regulator at the L.P . tank is under a black plastic cover . The protective cover cer - tainly helps to keep the vent on the r egulator fr om getting clogged by wasps or ice, but should still be checked regularly to make sur e the vent remains clear . W ARNING : Do not attempt to seal regulator cover . W[...]

G PLUMBING G - 4 WA TER SYSTEM - SELF-CONT AINED Most plumbing functions are accomplished in the plumbing utility compartment on the roadside of your motorhome as seen on page G-9 of this manual. T o fill your water tank, hook up a gar den hose to the city water inlet then open the labeled water tank fill valve in the compartment. The water level[...]

G G - 5 PLUMBING WA TER PUMP AND STRAINER W ater pump access is in the lower exterior compartment on the curbside just in front of the rear wheels. Once the exterior door is raised, the pump can be found behind the small access door in the upper right corner of the storage area. T o clean strainer screen, first remove inlet connection from pump si[...]

G PLUMBING G - 6 WA TER PUMP Manufacturer: Aquatec 17422 Pullman Street Irvine, CA 92614 800 975-9995 949 225-2200 Fax 949 225-2222 www .aquatec.com Aquajet RV Series This revolutionary pump employs state-of-the-art electronics to automatically control motor speed the pump actually adjusts its speed as you open and close water fixtur es. The Aquaj[...]

G G - 7 PLUMBING T rouble Shooting MOTOR DOES NOT OPERA TE. - Is battery discharged? - Are any wir es disconnected? - Are terminals corr oded’? - Is switch in “ON” position? - Is fuse good? - Is water frozen in pump head? MOTOR RUNS BUT NO WA TER FLOWS. - Is water tank empty? - Are ther e kinks in the inlet hose? - Is air leaking into inlet h[...]

G PLUMBING G - 8 NOTES[...]

G G - 9 PLUMBING CITY WA TER HOOKUP In your utility compartment on the r oadside of the motorhome ar e the city water hose connection and various other valves. They ar e clearly marked and your dealer should have explained the functions of each at time of purchase. Use a high-pr essure hose of at least ½” diameter . It should be one that is tast[...]

G PLUMBING G - 10 GALLEY F AUCET , MOEN PURETOUCH® WA TER FIL TRA TION SAFEGUARDS Y our Moen PureT ouch® Filtering Faucet System integrates carbon block filtration 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 Inte[...]

G G - 11 PLUMBING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Controlling The W ater The PureT ouch System has three options for water delivery; unfiltered stream, unfiltered spray and fil- tered water . The spray and stream actuating buttons are on the sides of the pullout spout; the filtered water button is located on the front of the spout. Stream/Spray flow r[...]

G PLUMBING G - 12 MICROTECH™ FIL TER INST ALLA TION NOTE : Faucet will not oper ate in any mode without fil- ter . Filter should be lef t in pro tective bag until ready for installa tion, The MicroT ech™ filter is a high pe rformance carbon block filter develo ped specially for the PureT ouch Filterin g Faucet System . Once the filter is in[...]

G G - 13 PLUMBING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Successful Installation of a new Filter When the depleted filter is replaced with a new filter three beeps are sounded and the 100% filter life is dis- played momentarily . The new filter has been success- fully installed and the electronic indicator has r eset. Percent of Filter Life Remaining As the ?[...]

G PLUMBING G - 14 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Helpful T ools: large flat tip screwdriver , small Phillips screwdriver (#I). Battery and Upper Housing Replacement 1. With faucet off, push filtered water button and recor d percentage of remaining usable filter life. When battery is changed, filter life indicator automatically resets to 100%. Record h[...]

G G - 15 PLUMBING NOTE: When reinstalling screws and filter outlet nut, insert into hole, tur n counter clockwise with screwdriver until a click is felt then tur n clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! 11. Re instal l 2 s hort and 1 l ong upper h ousing scr ews u ntil s nug. R efer to pic ture (7 & 11) on pr evious pag e for plac ement of[...]

G PLUMBING G - 16 FIL TER REPLACEMENT MicroT ech™ replacement filter cartridges may be purchased at the same location as the faucet. For the dealer nearest you, call 1-800-BUY -MOEN. Use only MicroT ech filter cartridges with the PureT ouch® Filter - ing Faucet System. Do not remove the filter until it is to be r eplaced. 1. Remove pullout sp[...]

G G - 17 PLUMBING MOEN F AUCET CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT CAUTION : Always turn water OFF before remov- ing existing faucet or disassembling the valve. Open faucet handle to relieve water pressure and ensure that complete water shut-off has been ac- complished. 1. Remove plug button (3) from the handle by prying the button upwards from the bottom center[...]

G PLUMBING G - 18 LA V A TORY F AUCET , MOEN DISASSEMBL Y : CAUTION : T urn OFF BOTH water supplies and open BOTH faucet handles to relieve water pres- sure and to insure that COMPLETE water shut off has been accomplished. 1. Re mov e han dle ca p or pl ug bu tto n (fo r Con cen tri c ha ndl e mod els un scr ew ha ndl e cap ), han dle s cr ew , ha [...]

G G - 19 PLUMBING MOEN SHOWER MIXING V AL VE ASSEMBL Y 1. Handle Cover 2. Handle 3. Cartridge 4. Handle Screw 5. V alve Body 6. Stop T ube 7. Retainer Clip SHOWER MIXING V AL VE CAR TRIDGE REMOVAL Shut off water pr essure for entire system. Disassemble: Remove handle cover . T ake out handle screw and remove handle and stop tube. Lift out retaining[...]

G PLUMBING G - 20 STORAGE AND WINTERIZING When storing your motorhome for a short or long period, use the same precautions as you would in your own home in r egard to perishables, ventilation and rain protection. In addition, for a prolonged storage period, flush out all the drain lines and the holding tanks. Also, drain the entire water system, i[...]

G G - 21 PLUMBING WINTERIZING (continued) For additional winterizing pr otection, add non-toxic antifreeze (approved for drinking water systems) to your water lines using the following procedur e: 1. Reconnect all lines except the hose to the pump inlet port. Close all drain valves (See Step 3) 2. T ur n bypass valves to bypass position, see illust[...]

G PLUMBING G - 22 WINTERIZA TION FOR SPLENDIDE W ASHER/DRYER COMBO If needed, follow these steps to winterize your machine: With the machine power OFF , put ½ quart of R.V .-type antifreeze in the drum. Close door . T ur n the Program Selector knob to spin. T urn the power ON. Let the machine spin for 1-2 minutes. T ur n the power OFF . Unplug the[...]

G G - 23 PLUMBING DRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEM The drain and waste system of your motorhome includes waste holding tanks made from molded plastic. The BLACK WA TER HOLDING T ANK enables you to use the toilet for several days away from disposal facilities. The wastewater fr om the sink, shower , and bath and lavatory drains into the GRA Y WA TER HOLDING T[...]

G PLUMBING G - 24 BLACK T ANK FLUSH The black water holding tank must be flushed out until all paper and waste material is removed. Close the dump valve and refill the tank with 5 to 10 gallons of clean water and repeat until clean. In the utility compartment on the left side is a water hose connector marked “Black T ank Flush.” It allows wat[...]

G G - 25 PLUMBING 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 ar e 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[...]

G PLUMBING G - 26 NOTES[...]

H H - 1 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM 12-VOL T SYSTEM BA TTER Y CONTROL CENTER Y our motorhome is equipped with six batteries. T wo batteries will be for the engine and the other 4 batteries for the interior 12-volt circuits on a r ollout tray . The Intellitec Battery Control Center is a centralized power switching, fusing, and dis - tribution center . Power[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 2 12-V olt Operation The only thing you have to do is make sure the coach batteries don’ t run down. In normal usage there isn’t any problem, since you would normally drive part of the day and be plugged into a campgr ound at night. The alternator charges the batteries when you drive and when you’re plugged into city[...]

H H - 3 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM T o gain access to the bulbs in the reading lights on the bottom of the overhead lockers you must remove the lens. The lenses are removed by turning counterclockwise about slightly . The bulb, like other flat base bulbs, pulls straight out of the socket. W ARNING : If they are difficult to tur n, use a folded rag to pr[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 4 390/396 Located in roadside power cor d compartment[...]

H H - 5 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM 390-396 Located in Roadside front compartment.[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 6 390 Sky Deck Located in Roadside front compartment.[...]

H H - 7 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM MONITOR P ANEL Micropulse Systems Monitor CA TCON PRODUCTS INC. 817-921-2188 techsupport@catconproducts.com The MicroPulse System makes use of a single solid-state sensor per tank. The Mi- croPulse sensor measures the static (head) pressure at the bottom of the tank and transmits this information to the MicroPulse System[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 8 MICROPULSE SYSTEMS MONITOR OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS This example shows the monitor r eport- ing the following: Fresh W ater = 1/8 to Empty 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=Red, Y=Y ellow , G=Green, Blank=no LED li[...]

H H - 9 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 resistance to turning is noted. Antenna is now in operating position. Check to make sure switch on front TV jack is on. Ro[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 10 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 r otating the antenna bec[...]

H H - 11 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM TV ANTENNA Sky Deck Model RS-3460 Manufacturer: Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington, Iowa 52601 Phone: 800-843-4741 Winegard’ s RoadStar omnidirectional antenna provides excellent reception of VHF/ UHF TV channels. The RoadStar compact modern styling is unobtrusive and blends well with the designs of r ec[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 12 SA TELLITE, RADIO, AND CB ANTENNA Not including the TV antenna, your motorhome may have as many as two other antennas. The AM/FM radio antenna is a solid whip type with a flexible coil base. The coil base certainly helps extend the life of the antenna but hitting low branches and other objects at high speed can lead to[...]

H H - 13 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 14 110-VOL T POWER The 110-volt system works very much like your home. The circuit breakers, located behind access door in the foot of the rear bed, supply the power to the receptacles and appliances. If a circuit is over loaded or a short circuit occurs, the breakers will “kick” out. T o reactivate the cir cuits, tur [...]

H H - 15 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM INVERTER Xantrex Sales and Support North America: 800/446.6180 or 360/925.5000 Email: rv@xantrex.com The inverter in your motorhome is located in the lower compartment furthest back on the curbside. When disconnected from 110 volt city power and the inverter is turned on 12 volt DC power from the batteries is inverted t[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 16 Motors are normally marked with their running rather than their starting current. Starting current can be five times run- ning current. *Refrigerators and icemakers typically run about 1/3 of the time. Therefor e, their average battery current draw is 1/3 what their amp rating would indicate.[...]

H H - 17 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM NOTES[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 18 SOLAR P ANEL, 53 W A TT Manufacturer: SOLAREX 630 Solarex Court Frederick, Maryland 21703 Customer Service 1-800-521-7652 W ARNING : Electrical Shocks and Bur n Hazar ds : Photovoltaic (PV) modules generate dir ect curr ent (DC) when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. Even though a single module generates low v[...]

H H - 19 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM Remote Solar Charge Controller and Monitor Manufacturer: Intellitec 131 Eisenhower Lane North Lombard, Illinois 60148 The solar char ger monitor is used to control the output of rooftop-mounted solar panels to the coach and chassis batteries. When the batteries are below 13 volts and there’ s output from the panels, t[...]

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H H - 21 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM Remote Control Sear ch Light (Optional) SEARCH LIGHT , REMOTE CONTROL Model 60020-Series 135SL Manufacturer: Jabsco 1485 Dales W ay , PO Box 2158 Costa Mesa, CA. 92628-2158 T el: (714) 545-8251 Fax: (714) 957-0609 CONTROL UNIT OPERA TION The search light is power ed by the chassis battery . SWITCH FUNCTIONS (A) Light Sw[...]

H ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM H - 22 SERVICE CONTROL REPLACEMENT Individual replacement parts are available for the control panel. T o r eplace switches remove the two (2) scr ews from front of panel and pull forward, exposing wiring. 1 .T o remove directional switch push firmly on the front toggle and remove switch fr om back side of panel. Cut wires to [...]

I I - 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 pr oceeding. The roof air conditioner used on Airstream motorhomes is one of the most popular on the market tod[...]

I APPLIANCES I - 2 FURNACE Manufacturer: Hydro Flame Corporation 1874 South Pioneer Road Salt Lake City , UT 84104 Phone: 801-972-4621 The manufacturer of the furnaces in your motorhome 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 coach battery or power converter when pl[...]

I I - 3 APPLIANCES REFRIGERA TOR Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway P .O. Box 490 Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Phone: 219-295-5228 Review all Dometic Literature supplied in your Owner’ s Packet or stored in the refrig - erator prior to operating. In the absorption r efrigerant system, ammonia is liquefied in the finned co[...]

I APPLIANCES I - 4 RANGE Manufacturer: Magic Chef 28812 Phillips Street Elkhart, Indiana 46514 219-264-9578 People using gas ranges in their home will find little differ ence in the operation of the range in the motorhome. Other customers, used to electric ranges may be a little apprehensive at first; but will quickly gain confidence. The basic [...]

I I - 5 APPLIANCES 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 literatur e supplied in your Owner’ s Packet befor e proceeding, CAUTION : Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not been u[...]

I APPLIANCES I - 6 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 r eally doesn’t call for air [...]

J J - 1 SPECIFICA TIONS Airstream constantly strives to improve its product. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Note: all weights and measurements were made on pr ototype vehicles. Y our production motorhome may vary slightly . Please refer to the weight label in your motorhome for weights specific to your unit. The Unit Bas[...]

INDEX Aisle lights .........................................................B-4 Air Brake System Drainage .............................. C-1 Air Conditioner ................................................... I-1 Air Supply , Exterior ........................................... C-9 Antenna. H-9, H-12 Appliances .....................................[...]

INDEX Over night Stop ................................................ D-7 Plastics, Cleaning .............................................. F-3 Plumbing ......................................................... G-1 Power Cord .............................................D-9, H-14 Power Seats ...................................................... B[...]