Airstream FLYING CLOUD 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior
6-4
2023 Flying Cloud
Front End Protection
Window Stone Guards
The tinted solar plexiglass window stone guards on the
front of your Airstream provide added protection from
road debris while traveling and reduce the effects of
sun rays�
Raise the center window guard to allow air to flow
when the window is open� To raise, unhook the
two rubber T-handles on the bottom of the guard,
lift the guard to the desired height, and tighten the
thumbscrews on each support arm� Be sure to lower
and fasten the guard when high winds are approaching
and before travel�
The corner window guards are removable for cleaning�
Airstream recommends removing the corner guards
from the unit when cleaning to avoid damaging the
guards� There are two screws on each corner guard
near the center guard� A quarter-turn will loosen the
screws, and the guards will swing outward on their
hinges� Lift the guards off the hinges to remove them�
CAUTION
Close window guards before high winds and storm
conditions approach, or when towing to avoid
damage to the trailer and window guards that
cannot be covered by warranty.
Stainless Steel Rock Guards
Stainless steel rock guards protect the front end from
road debris� You can clean behind the rock guards by
swinging them forward on their hinges� They are locked
in place with two acorn-style nuts, removable with a
7/16” wrench�
Awning
Complete operating instructions have been provided
with your awning� Make sure your traveling companion
is familiar with the operation of the awning�
The awning’s primary function is sun protection,
therefore, roll up your awning in case of heavy rain,
wind, or snow�
Clear tape is placed between the exterior skin and the
awning fabric to prevent the awning fabric from rubbing
on the coating, thus wearing through it� Inspect the
tape every year or after a long trip� Have it replaced if it
begins to wear thin�
LED light strips have been installed with your awning
providing accent lighting� The LED lights are operated
by a dimmer switch located just inside the entry door�
Units with power awnings installed have a power
awning lock switch located on the awning control
panel� When OFF this switch will disconnect the power
to the awning� Airstream recommends the awning lock
switch be turned OFF while traveling�
NOTE
If wind or extended periods of rain are expected,
roll up the awning and secure in traveling position.
CAUTION
The effects of wind and rain on any awning are
unpredictable. Severe damage to the trailer and/or
the awning may result and cannot be covered by
warranty.