Airstream 360 XL, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM 390/396 XL
APPLIANCES
AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer:
Dometic Sales Corporation
2320 Industrial Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elkhart, IN 46515
Phone: 219-295-5228
Note : Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your Owner's Packet before proceeding.
The roof air conditioner used on Airstream motorhomes is one of the most popular on the market today. In
your Owner's Packet is a set of literature covering all operating and maintenance instructions. If the
literature is misplaced, please contact the air conditioner manufacturer or your Airstream dealer for
replacement. A detailed service guide may be ordered from the manufacturer.
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 associated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks, but many
people have found their homes, built only twenty or thirty years ago, may not be capable of operating the
air conditioner on some receptacles. Parking your motorhome so the power cord can be plunged into a
receptacle close to the fuse or circuit breaker box can alleviate the problem. Avoid extension cords and
adapters whenever possible. If an extension cord must be used, it should be as short and heavy as possible
to provide the most current to the air conditioner.
If high temperatures are expected, you should make an effort to park in a shaded area. Starting the air
conditioner early in the morning also helps. It is much easier to hold a comfortable temperature than it is to
lower the temperature after the interior of the motorhome is already hot.
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