Airstream FLYING CLOUD 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
2023 Flying Cloud
8-11
cable connection should be cleaned and tightened
regularly.
For battery service or replacement, go to a service
station or dealer who sells and services the make of
battery installed in your trailer.
NOTE
Reconnect the battery cables to the correct
battery posts.
Battery Storage
During the winter, the batteries should be removed
from the trailer and stored in a cool, dry place, where
there is no danger of freezing. They 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.
The following recommendations may be helpful if the
battery is to be stored:
• When storing the battery in a vehicle or vessel, it is
not necessary to leave it on charge. Disconnect the
negative battery cable. This will prevent inadvertent
discharging of the battery which may lead to a
complete discharge.
• Fully charge the battery before putting it in storage
and store in a cool place.
• Charge the battery every 30 to 60 days to ensure
maximum battery life.
NOTE
A battery will self-discharge 1-3% per month at 80
degrees.
Water Pump
Water Pump Access Locations
23FB - The water pump and strainer are under the
removable bottom wardrobe shelf.
25RB - The water pump and strainer are under the
wardrobe. The bottom cabinet panel is held on with a
pressure catch and pulls off for access.
25FB and 27FB - The water pump and strainer are
under the wardrobe. The bottom cabinet panel is held
on with a pressure catch and pulls off for access.
28RB - The water pump and strainer are under the
cooktop. The bottom cabinet panel opens for access to
a removable panel held in place by screws.
30RB - The water pump and strainer are under the
removable bottom wardrobe shelf.
30FB Bunk and Office - The water pump and strainer
are under the pantry. The bottom panel is held on with
a pressure catch and pulls off for access.
Strainer Cleaning
Locate the water pump and housing cap. Turn housing
cap counterclockwise to remove cap and carefully pull
out strainer. Clean strainer in small bucket of clean
water or under running water. If necessary, clean
strainer in a detergent solution. Install strainer and
housing cap, being careful not to damage housing cap
seal.
Fresh Water Tanks and Draining
Drain Valves
Drain valve locations are listed on the next page by
model; however, it may be helpful to know how to
locate them should this information become outdated
due to a change mid-production.
To locate internal low-point drain valves:
1� Look for a water line (usually white, red, or blue)
protruding from the exterior underbelly. It will be a
bare line with no valve. There may be two or more.
2� Establish a reference point to something inside the
trailer, such as a window or vent.
3� Once inside, use your reference point to locate
where the water line comes out of the floor. Trace
the water line to the nearby low-point drain valve
connection�
You can find where water lines come through the floor
and locate valves by removing access panels inside or
under furniture near your reference point; others are
accessible by removing a drawer or opening a cabinet/
compartment door. Sometimes access to internal
valves is gained externally from inside a storage
compartment.