Airstream Classic Trailer 25' 2005, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
WARNING
: The gases generated within a storage battery cell may be ignited by an open
uring the winter the battery should be removed from the trailer and stored in a cool, dry place, where
or battery service or replacement, go to any service station or dealer who sells and services the make
battery installed in your trailer.
When being towed, the 12-volt bat
is receiving a constant charge from the car's generator
or alternator through the seven-way
our tow vehicle’s voltage regulator controls the charge rate. It is important to keep the seven-way
ossible use the automatic built in charge of the converter system for charging. The charging
ircuit automatically controls the current, reducing it as the battery increases in charge.
ted complete discharges.
he converter system is the interior low voltage electrical system that enables you to use the interior lights,
wer or 120-volt city
ower. The converter provides power to charge the trailer battery and to operate the 12-volt interior
.
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power to the distribution panel, the converter also charges the 12-volt battery system.
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D. The voltage must be within 13.8 and 14.0 volts. (The meter of the tester should be calibrated
periodically.)
E. If converter is not within these voltages, replace it.
flame or spark in the vicinity of the battery. Do not use a match or flame to provide light for
checking the level of the water.
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there is no danger of freezing. It should be kept full of water, cleaned and charged monthly. A battery that
is allowed to completely lose its charge will never regain its original power or a full charge.
Slide the battery out onto the opened compartment door for service and removal
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tery in your trailer
connector.
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connector clean. One method is to use "Spra-Kleen".
Whenever p
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At service stations make certain they give your battery a slow charge because quick charges will drastically
shorten the life of the battery, as will allowing repea
CONVERTER
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fans, pumps and 12-volt appliances whether operating on self-contained battery po
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electrical system. It is located under the sofa and accessed by removing the sofa drawer. Units with slide-
outs have the converter located inside the front cabinet on the roadside accessed by removing the drawers
The converter provides power to the 12-volt distribution panel by transforming 120-volt alternating curr
(AC) from the shoreline into 12-volt direct current (DC).
While providing
The converter is energized only when the trailer is hooked up to 120-volt city power through the shoreline.
Converter Testing
A. Confirm 120 volt power is going into converter.
B. Disconnect the 12+ wire from the master switch.
C. Using a voltmeter check voltage output between heavy positive and negative wires coming out o
converter.
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