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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

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

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

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

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

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

Summary of Contents for 2007 Safari

Page 1: ...A TRAILERING GUIDE AIRSTREAM OWNERS MANUAL SAFARI ...

Page 2: ...ual 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 includ...

Page 3: ...e 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 F PLUMBING LP Liquid Petroleum Gas Water Winterizing Drain and Waste Toilet Faucet Moen Puretouch G ELECTRICAL 12 Volt Distribution Panel Battery Converter 12 Volt System Components TV Anten...

Page 4: ...erload 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 wi...

Page 5: ... 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 AIRSTREAM INC 419 W Pike Street P O Box 629 Jackson Center Ohio 45334 0629 Attention Owner Relations Department Furnish the following information The complete serial number of th...

Page 6: ...m 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 This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state EXP...

Page 7: ...amage etc Mold is a natural growth given certain environmental conditions and is not covered by the terms of the Limited 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 distrib...

Page 8: ...le on WWW AIRSTREAM COM ALL CENTERS OPERATE ON AN APPOINTMENT BASIS FOR THE UTMOST EFFICIENCY 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 Service may be arranged at the Factory Service Center by co...

Page 9: ...ing inspect wheel lugs Torque aluminum wheels to 110 120 ft lbs and steel wheels to 95 ft lbs 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 aluminum wheels...

Page 10: ...cate 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 f...

Page 11: ...g 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 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...

Page 12: ...A WARRANTY AND SERVICE A 9 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED ...

Page 13: ...A A 10 WARRANTY AND SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 14: ...idelines 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 s...

Page 15: ...o 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 ...

Page 16: ...RIAL NUMBER GVWR GROSS VEHICULAR WEIGHT RATING IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THIS TRAILER WHEN FULLY LOADED IT INCLUDES ALL WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER AXLE S AND TOUGUE OR PIN UVW UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT IS THE WEIGHT OF THIS TRAILER AS MANUFACTURED AT THE FACTORY IT INCLUDES ALL WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER AXLE S AND TOUGUE OR PIN IF APPLICABLE IT ALSO INCLUDES FULL GERNERATOR FLUIDS INCLUDING FUEL ENGINE OIL AN...

Page 17: ...determined above with your allowable personal cargo and variable weights Use a scale such as a bathroom scale that has a lower weight limit than your tongue load to check the tongue weight by using the following method see illustration Place a piece of wood of approxi mately the same thickness as the bathroom scales on the ground in line with the trailer hitch jack as shown It should be so spaced ...

Page 18: ... 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 informa...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...ourteous 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 fo...

Page 21: ...aighten 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 dire...

Page 22: ... 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 Torque aluminum wheels to 110 120 ft lbs and steel wheels to 95 ft lbs There after check wheel lugs before each trip after excessive braking and follo...

Page 23: ... 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 poc...

Page 24: ...B TOWING YOUR AIRSTREAM B 11 NOTES ...

Page 25: ...eration 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 wil...

Page 26: ...tions for just this purpose Booklets are available which lists these dumping stations 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 wo...

Page 27: ...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 put ting 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 ...

Page 28: ...p 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 t...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...he 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 circ...

Page 31: ...educe 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 Frequent use of your RV or cleaning regularly is an important preventive measur...

Page 32: ...everse order CAUTION Make sure the room is retracted and the lock down 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...

Page 33: ...g 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 Power Gear 1 800 334 4712 ...

Page 34: ...C CAMPING C 10 NOTES ...

Page 35: ...d 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 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 m...

Page 36: ... 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 ...

Page 37: ...setting the ball height on the tow vehicle to allow for the suspension settling under the added weight To Open Open Position Figure 1 To Close Closed Position Figure 2 Coupler Operating 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 pu...

Page 38: ...NG The maximum speed rating on the tires installed on your trailer is 65 MPH DO NOT EXCEED THIS RATING Failure to heed this warn ing could cause catastrophic tire failure resulting in property damage personal injury and or death 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 s...

Page 39: ...e 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 bul...

Page 40: ...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 215 75 R14 50 psi ST 225 75 R15 65 psi NOTE Torque aluminum wheels to 110 120 ft lbs and steel wheels to 95 ft lbs Check at 10 25 and rechecked at 50 miles DO NOT over to...

Page 41: ...r the nearest location having the proper equipment 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 degrees positive Tolerance degrees or Wheel Bearing Maintenance 1 Jack trailer at marked jack location pad behind ...

Page 42: ...and recheck at 50 miles of travel Torque aluminum wheels to 110 120 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 extr...

Page 43: ...G Do not use breakaway switch for parking brake 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 pr...

Page 44: ...automatically 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 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 ...

Page 45: ...ed 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...

Page 46: ...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 ca...

Page 47: ...erly inside the wheel well Will the overall diameter difference affect the speedometer or antilock braking system Is the increase in air pressure compatible with the maximum rated pressure stamped on the rim Is there enough dual spacing offset for the rear wheel positions 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 o...

Page 48: ...rall soiled condition is reached Code S 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 condition is reached Code W Fab...

Page 49: ...e use 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...

Page 50: ... 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 th...

Page 51: ...our dish towels around them Better yet use paper plates Who wants to wash dishes when on a trip or vacation 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 ...

Page 52: ...nvelope 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 pe...

Page 53: ...resh 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 2 Remove the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket by twisting counterclockwise 3 Repla...

Page 54: ...ute to indicate the smoke alarm is receiving power WARNING Very thick smoke may obscure the light WARNING Detector Battery is shipped deactivated To activate battery new Airstream owner must install included battery to proper orientation 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 com...

Page 55: ... unit will behave erratically and will eventually shut off To ensure proper operation do not operate the unit below 10 VDC 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 ...

Page 56: ...not open or tamper with the alarm as this could cause malfunction The alarm will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the batteries are dead or missing The alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas IMPORTANT 1 Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood ch...

Page 57: ...vomiting fatigue ﬂu like symptoms Medium Exposure Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Extreme Exposure Convulsions unconsciousness heart and lung failure Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage death WARNING ManycausesofreportedCARBONMONOXIDEPOISONING indicate that while victims are aware that they are not well they become so dis oriented that they are unable to save...

Page 58: ... 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 would be appliances that light but have lower tha...

Page 59: ...ce 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 ...

Page 60: ...n 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 grea...

Page 61: ...F F 4 PLUMBING NOTES ...

Page 62: ...d 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 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 ...

Page 63: ...s 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 belo...

Page 64: ...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 dra...

Page 65: ... and leave the puriﬁer valve in the open position If so equipped 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 14 Remove any items food cosmetics etc from trailer interior that might be dam aged by freezing or might damage the trail...

Page 66: ...e the seat cushion and there are holes in the seat base for access 25 Ft Sleep Six and 30 ft models are assessed through the curbside rear exterior access door 25 Ft F B is through the curbside front exterior access door 25 ft A B models are accessed through the roadside rear access door 28 Ft rear bed model is under the front lounge on the roadside An access hole is provided in the lounge top 27 ...

Page 67: ...F F 10 PLUMBING NOTES ...

Page 68: ... 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 Emptying Tanks Almost all campgrounds ...

Page 69: ...ids 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 Draining the tank...

Page 70: ...ide 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...

Page 71: ...uction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain ﬁlter able cysts MicroTech ﬁlter 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 ﬁlter replacement is necessary Use only MicroTech 400 or 600 ﬁlter cartridges with the PureTouch Classic Filtering F...

Page 72: ...ﬂushing period has begun 4 Flush the ﬁlter for 5 minutes before initial use Your new Moen faucet is now ready for normal use To replace ﬁlter 1 Turn off the faucet Remove the faucet head by twist ing 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 fa...

Page 73: ... amber green after memory has been reset the 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 si...

Page 74: ...ntact 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 recom mend 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 ...

Page 75: ... fuse and it immediately blows again do not replace the fuse again until a qualiﬁed service technician can correct the problem 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 f...

Page 76: ...ge 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 ...

Page 77: ...oons 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 charge Disconnect the negative battery cable This will prevent inadvertent discharg ing of the battery that may lead to a complete discharge ...

Page 78: ...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 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 120 V...

Page 79: ...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 INVERTOR option The Inverte...

Page 80: ...fan Storage compartment lights Circuit 2 Living Area Galley Radio Circuit 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 20 20 20 20 20 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 81: ... crank in the Down direction until resistance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel position 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 rais...

Page 82: ...Rotate gear housing until lubricant coats bearing surfaces and antenna rotates freely TV Booster 12 Volt Outlet The TV booster ampliﬁes the signal from the TV antenna Pushing the small button activates and deactivates the booster A green light comes on when the booster is activated For viewing while hooked up to an exterior cable TV source turn the booster off NOTE The TV Booster must be on to rec...

Page 83: ...rocedure 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 To return to a cable TV system remove the satellite receiver from the face plate and reinstall the jumper...

Page 84: ...s 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 th...

Page 85: ... 10 Turn speaker selection to outdoor or both Select mono on speaker if one speaker being used Adjust volume on speaker to desired level To optimize speaker reception adjust tuning on speaker Red tuning light should be solid APPLE I POD MP3 INPUT 12 V POWER PORT RCA JACK CONNECTOR PANEL option A 12 volt port two RCA jack cords and a plug in is provided with Audio Video Upgrade option These are use...

Page 86: ...et 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 wel...

Page 87: ...CI 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 tha...

Page 88: ...dle 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 position when test button is pressed the GFCI breaker protection is not complete If this happens replace GFCI breaker JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 ...

Page 89: ...ream 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 thirt...

Page 90: ...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 Manufacturer Dometic Sales Corporation O...

Page 91: ...ot 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 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 mean...

Page 92: ...oom 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 o...

Page 93: ...UTION Never place Lindeen or a like cover over ceiling fan Greatly re stricted airﬂow increased sound levels will occur 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 s...

Page 94: ... 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 The monitor system has been calibrated at the factory and should never need another calibration If...

Page 95: ...ED 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...

Page 96: ... Exterior 8 8 8 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 Width Interior 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 Height Ext w A C 9 5 9 5 9 5 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 Height Int w A C 6 4 6 4 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 Hitch ball Height 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 Hitch Wt Dry no options 480 600 600 860 750 720 790 830 GVWR lbs 4500 5000 6000 7000 7300 7300 7600 7300 UBW lbs 3680 3965 4460 5065 5380 5210 5399 5495 NCC lbs 820 1035 1540 19...

Page 97: ... 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 Tire Size with Maximum Inﬂation Pressur...

Page 98: ...2 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 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 Emergency Escape Window C 1 D 2 Exhaust Fans E 3 Extended Stay C...

Page 99: ...wer Hose F 11 Shower E 2 Sink E 2 Slide Out Room C 8 Smoke Alarm E 4 Sofa E 2 Solar Panel G 10 Spare Tire Carrier D 6 Speciﬁcations I 1 Stabilizing C 3 Step D 2 Storage E 4 Stove H 2 Table E 3 Tires D 4 D 11 I 1 Tire Changing C 3 D 4 Tongue Latch D 3 Tongue Weight B 5 Toilet F 13 Towing B 1 B 9 Tow Vehicle B 1 B 7 TV Hookup C 4 TV Antenna G 7 Upholstery E 1 Valves Drain F 6 Vents E 3 Warning Intro...

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