Airstream FLYING CLOUD 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Interior
2023 Flying Cloud
5-5
Plumbing
Water System (Self-Contained)
Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door
and remove screw cap� A potable water hose can now
be inserted� It’s a good idea to let the water run through
the hose for a short time to flush it out. Experienced
RVers usually fill their tanks with “home” water to
avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them�
The amount of water in the tank may be checked on
the Monitor Panel, or you may fill the tank until water
overflows out of the fill.
Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet and
turn on the water pump switch located on the monitor
panel� For some time, the open faucet will only sputter�
This is because air is being pushed out through the
lines� Now, open a cold faucet� It will sputter for a short
time, but will soon expel a steady stream� All other
faucets can now be opened until all air is expelled�
Once the system is filled with water and the faucets
closed, the water pump will shut off� When a faucet is
opened, the pump will come back on automatically� If
the faucet is just barely open, it is normal for the pump
to cycle on and off rapidly�
Water Pump
The water pump switch (monitor panel mounted, see
Appliances in this section) operates the pump� Once
the switch is turned on, the pump will run until the
water pressure reaches about 55 psi� At this point, an
internal pressure switch will shut it off� When a faucet is
opened, the water pressure will drop and the pump will
start to run again�
As a general rule, the water pump should be turned
off while using a city water hookup, however the water
pressure at some campgrounds may be low� The water
pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup
pressure� Be sure there is some water in the fresh
water tank� The pump will only use the water that is
needed out of the tank to bring the pressure up to the
usual standard of 55 psi�
Access to the water pump will be necessary for
periodic cleaning of the strainer screen� Refer to
Section 8 - Maintenance for water pump access and
strainer screen removal�
NOTE
Turn off the water pump while traveling to prevent
water from being pumped in the event a faucet
opens in transit.
120V receptacle and USB ports for plugging in a
computer and other devices� When using the desk as
a table top, the pop-up outlet can be pushed down and
sealed� The receptacle is completely self-contained
and sealed should any spillage occur around its casing�
Both desk models include convenient storage space for
all your office supplies.
CAUTION
The rolling chair has braking casters, however, it
is important to secure the chair when not in use,
using the provided security strap. This will help
prevent any possible damage and/or bodily injury,
which could occur during travel.
NOTE
The power-lift control has a cycle limit and may not
operate, for up to a minute, if the desk is cycled too
quickly.
NOTE
To operate the pop-up outlet, power-lift, and TV the
inverter must be turned ON or the trailer plugged
into shoreline power.
Ceiling and Directional Lighting
All lighting in the Airstream trailer is LED and most will
require a replacement fixture should it go out. The main
ceiling lights can be turned on/off or dimmed by the
switch at the entry door. Some light fixtures may have
a push button switch located on the fixture. Gently
squeezing the lens in the middle and pulling down
will remove the lens� The bed and lounge areas have
individually switched directional lighting�
Storage Tips
Galley cabinets should have the heaviest items
stored on the bottom and lighter items overhead� After
loading, put skillets and canned goods on the floor or
bottom shelf, and cereals and crackers in the overhead
roof locker� Use unbreakable-type plates and saucers,
and consider storing your dish towels around them�
Clothes hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers
that snap over the clothes rods to keep them from
bouncing off on rough roads� Try to avoid large bulky
coats� Layers of lighter clothing will usually keep you
warmer, are more versatile, and are easier to store�
WARNING
Keep flammable material away from the furnace.