Airstream 2023 INTERSTATE 24X, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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2023 Interstate 24X
Safety Precautions
Many things can be construed as safety related, but
the most important is your common sense� If you are
careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable material,
or any other hazardous material, you surely realize
your potential for accidents is greatly increased�
You will find many safety recommendations in this
section and throughout the manual� The following
recommendations are the ones we consider to be the
most important�
Weight Distribution
Touring coach’s have fresh water and waste water
tanks, a water heater, and storage areas� It gives
you great flexibility in loading. With flexibility comes
responsibility� If you want to load down all the storage
compartments, the amount of fluids may have to be
reduced� It is a trade off so plan wisely� Distribute
your additional cargo as evenly as possible with
the heaviest objects located as low as possible� For
detailed information on loading and weight distribution,
see Loading on page 8-2�
Tire Safety
Properly maintained tires improve the steering,
stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your
vehicle� Be sure to read the Tire Safety information
included in your vehicle Owner/Operator Manual� In
addition, see Tire Care on page 9-5�
Electrical Appliances and Outlets
Improper handling of electrical components can be
fatal� Do not touch or use electrical components or
appliances with bare feet, while hands or feet are wet,
or while standing in water or on damp ground�
Diesel Operated Systems
The hydronic heating/hot water system and touring
coach engine run on diesel fuel� Do not start the
hydronic system or the vehicle engine in closed
garages or other enclosed or confined areas. For more
information, see What Is Carbon Monoxide on page
2-5 and see Diesel Exhaust on page 2-6�
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and
outdoor environments� There is no practical way
to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor
environment; however, the way to control indoor
mold growth is to control moisture; see What factors
contribute to mold growth on page 3-9
Roof-Mounted Rails
The roof-mounted rails function only as a mounting
system for the light bar, pod lights, and awning and are
otherwise aesthetic only� The rooftop is designed only
to support the weight of items installed at the factory�
WARNING
Do not use the roof-mounted rails as a roof rack to
load cargo onto the roof. The rooftop is designed
only to support the weight of items installed at the
factory. Adding additional weight to the roof could
result in a failure leading to property damage,
personal injury, or death.