Airstream 2007 Safari, Owner'S Manual

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PLUMBING
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The 23 foot model have a white petcock under the trailer on the tank pan between the
roadside tires to drain the water tank. The 23 foot model 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 of through the exterior access door in the rear of the trailer.
The 25 foot sleep six - through curbside rear exterior access door - look to left.
The 25 foot front bed model has an access door on the bed top.
The 25 foot twin and double bed models has access through the exterior roadside rear
access door - look to right.
The 25 foot front bed, 28 foot rear bed and the 27 foot front bed has 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 pet cocks extending from the bottom of the pan. The white
plastic petcock located on the same pan is to drain the water tank.
To Empty Fresh Water 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-
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
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 shower head while holding
down inside the tub and drain all water from the flexible hose. Unscrew the heads
on both spray units and store.
5. Turn the pump switch OFF after all water has been removed from the storage tank.
6. Remove exhaust hose from water pump.