Airstream 2015 Flying Cloud, Owner'S Manual

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5
Interior
Flying Cloud 5-17
WARnInG
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water
system served by this heater if it has not been
used for a long period of time (generally two weeks
or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To
reduce the risk of injury under these conditions,
it is recommended that the hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes at the galley sink
before using any electrical appliance connected to
the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there
will probably be an unusual sound heard such as
air escaping through the pipe as the water begins
to flow. Do not smoke or allow an open flame near
the faucet at the time it is open.
Electronic Ignition
The switch used to light your electronic ignition water
heater is located in the bathroom above the lavatory
top When the switch is turned on, the red light will
come on, indicating ignition mode Normally, the burner
will ignite in just a few seconds, and the light will go
out If your lPg 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 on,
reinstates the ignition mode
Safety
If your water system is full and cold, and the water
heater is ignited, the system can see pressures as
high as 120 psi before the relief valve starts to open
Since the water system normally operates in the 40-psi
range, the expanding water does put unusual stress
on the system This normally does not cause any
problems, but the stress is easily alleviated as the
water is heating, simply open any faucet and run as
little as a cup of water Removing this small amount of
water will reduce the pressure buildup significantly.
For fun, watch the sequence of events your family goes
through when you park the trailer and ignite the water
heater more than likely, someone will run water and
relieve the pressure without even realizing it
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 means the heat source, by far the largest
power requirement; to evaporate the ammonia is being
provided by an lPg burner
all models are equipped with a fan inside the exterior
refrigerator compartment This fan pulls ambient
temperature air across the condensation coils on the
backside of the refrigerator to aid in the cooling The
fan switch, shown below, is mounted on the left panel
as you enter the trailer on 19 and 20 ft models On all
other models, the fan operation is automatic and built
into the fan assembly You may desire to turn the fan
off when using your patio, due to its noise The fan is
thermostatically controlled when the switch is on
The fan increases the cooling efficiency of the
refrigerator; therefore airstream recommends leaving
the switch on whenever the patio is not in use Please
note that turning the fan off during hot, humid weather
conditions may substantially affect the cooling capacity
of the refrigerator
Water Heater
manufacturer: atwood
6320 Kelly Wills Rd
greenbriar, TN 37073
Phone: (574) 264-2131
note
Review the water heater literature supplied in your
owner’s packet before proceeding.