Airstream Caravel 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Interior
5-8
2023 Caravel
Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect switch is labeled "Battery
Power," and is used to separate the batteries from the
12-volt distribution panel�
The battery disconnect switch has a green backlight
when the switch is turned ON, and the batteries'
voltage is within normal operating range� When the
battery voltage drops to low, the green light will blink
for 5 minutes, indicating the batteries must be charged�
If the batteries do not begin to receive a charge, the
disconnect switch will shut off to protect the batteries
from damage�
When the trailer is plugged into an external AC power
source the 12-volt distribution panel will receive power
from the converter and the batteries will be charged
through the converter charging system regardless of if
the battery switch is in the ON or OFF position�
If the trailer is NOT plugged into an external AC power
source, and the switch is turned OFF, the batteries are
disconnected and the 12-volt fuse panel will not receive
power from the converter� The converter will not charge
the batteries when no shoreline power is present� Turn
OFF the battery disconnect switch for storage of the
trailer or when power conservation is desired�
The charge in the 12-volt batteries can be replenished,
depending on the tow vehicle, from the tow vehicle
alternator through the 7-way cord. This charge will flow
to the batteries regardless of the battery disconnect
switch position� Likewise, if ON or OFF, the solar panel
will still charge the batteries�
Inverter
Your Airstream is equipped with a 1000W pure sine
wave inverter that converts 12-volt electricity from your
batteries into 120-volt power to power the TV’s, as well
as, additional labeled 120-volt receptacles� The Inverter
is designed with both under voltage and overvoltage
protection to protect the inverter and the battery bank�
If the inverter senses too high of a voltage being used,
it may shut down� Unplug items that might be using
too much current and a manual reset is required� The
remote display is located in the Galley area� Below are
some of the features�
Display Features
Power Button: Press to turn on; hold to turn off
Select Button: Cycles between display states: Input
Voltage, Output Voltage, Output Power, Sleep, Error
Code (if applicable)
Power Indicator: Lights up green when the inverter is
on • Fault Indicator: Flashes red when an error has
occurred
Shore Indicator: Lights up yellow when AC input is
detected
Low Bat Warning Indicator: Lights up red when the
battery is nearing the end of its charge
Sleep: Lights automatically dim after 30 seconds
NOTE
An operation manual for the inverter has been
provided with your owner’s packet. Their manual
contains information and error codes that should
be reviewed prior to operating.