Airstream 2001 Bamby, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM SAFARI –BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2001
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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 water system before lighting water heater.
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 facilities, 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.
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.
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.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
The power cord is accessible from the outside. Open the cover over the rear bumper and you'll find the power cord
storage compartment. It will reach an outside power receptacle approximately 20 ft. away. If the power receptacle is
further than 20 ft. away, use a heavy-duty extension cord. Always use an extension cord with a ground lug or third
pin.
Many campgrounds provide less than 30 amp service. It is possible to blow their fuse or circuit breaker. N this
happens, reduce the load and replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
TELEPHONE-/CABLE TV
Located in the power cord storage compartment on the roadside is a receptacle with dual covers. Lifting these covers
reveals the receptacles to connect cable TV and telephone lines to your trailer. The 16FT & 19FT. Bambi has the
two cables for direct hookup with no receptacle.