Airstream Classic Trailer 25' 2005, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
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otable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent flow of fresh water. Depending
ousehold bleach needed to
A) Multiply "gallons of tank capacity" by 0.13; the result is the ounces of bleach needed to
liliters of bleach needed to
. Pour the solution (water/bleach) into the tank and fill the tank with potable water.
or of chlorine is detected.
OTE: The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in conformance with the approved procedures of RVIA
for most purposes. Total drainage
bottom of the tank. An access plate
he plug.
SANITIZING
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on use and the environment the system is subject to, sanitizing is recommended prior to storing and before
using the water system after a period of storage. Systems with new components, or ones that have been
subjected to contamination, should also be disinfected as follows:
1. Use one of the following methods to determine the amount of common h
sanitize the tank.
sanitize the tank.
B) Multiply "Liters of tank capacity" by 1.0; the result is the mil
sanitize the tank.
2. Mix into solution the proper amount of bleach within a container of water.
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4. Open all faucets (Hot & Cold) allowing the water to run until the distinct od
5. The standard solution must have four (4) hours of contact time to disinfect completely. If you double the
solution, this concentration allows for contact time of one (1) hour.
6. When the contact time is completed, drain the tank. Refill with potable water and purge the plumbing of
all sanitizing solution.
N
ANSI Al19.2 and the U.S. Public Health Service.
Note : A petcock, visible between the tires, will drain the tank sufficiently
may be achieved by removing the large Allen Head Plug located on the
must be removed to expose t