Airstream Classic Trailer 25' 2005, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
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INTERIZING AND STORAGE
s, ventilation and rain protection. In addition, for prolonged storage periods
ush out all the drain lines and the holding tanks. Also drain the entire water system including the water
IN WINTERIZING IS TO GUARD AGAINST FREEZING DAMAGE
O THE HOT AND COLD WATER SYSTEMS, THE WASTE DRAIN SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE
. Open all drain valves including drain plug or valve on water heater and exterior water service valve. (See
ge)
utton on the
lephone showerhead while holding down inside the tub and drain all water from the flexible hose.
both spray units and store.
. Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain, then crank the jack
r the water has stopped running from the drain lines, apply at least 60 lbs, of air pressure at the city
ater inlet. An air to city water adapter is available from your dealer's RV accessory store. Be sure the
, COULD SERIOUSLY
AMAGE THE TANKS.)
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When storing your trailer for short or long periods use the same precautions as you would in your own
home in regard to perishable
fl
heater and the water storage tank. Instructions for draining the water system are explained in the following
paragraphs on winterizing.
THE MAIN CONSIDERATION
T
TRAPS), AND THE WATER HOLDING TANKS, AND THE WATER HEATER AND THE BATTERY.
To completely winterize your trailer follow this procedure.
1. Level the trailer from side to side and front to rear. Open all faucets
2. Turn the water pump switch to the ON position to expel water from the storage tank
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drain valves on previous pa
4. While the water is draining from the system, open and flush the toilet-flushing valve. Depress hand spray
lever while holding the spray head down inside the bowl. Depress hand spray thumb b
te
Unscrew the heads on
5. Turn the pump switch OFF after all water has been removed from the storage tank.
6. Remove exhaust hose from water pump.
7. Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and turn the pump on until all the water is expelled. This
water, about 1/2 cup, can be caught in a towel or rag.
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up as high as it will go and let any remaining water drain out.
9. Afte
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toilet valve and all drain valves and faucets are open and pump outlet hose is disconnected. This can be
accomplished at a service station and will force any remaining water from the water heater and remove any
water which may be trapped in low areas.
10. Pour a cup of *approved non-toxic RV antifreeze into the lavatory, sink and tub drains to prevent trap
freeze-up.
*Approved and listed by a recognized testing authority such as UL (Underwriter Lab).
11. Be sure to open the waste holding tank drain valves and drain and flush the tanks thoroughly (THIS IS
VERY IMPORTANT AS THE SEWAGE IN THE TANKS, IF FROZEN
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