Airstream INTERNATIONAL TRAILER, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL
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HOOK UPS
City water by attaching a ½” minimum high-pressure water hose
to the city water service. Be sure all drain valves and the water
heater by-pass valves are in the normal use position and turn on
the city water tap. Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory
faucet. For some time the open faucet will only sputter. This is
because the water heater is being filled and air is being pushed out
through the lines. Once the water heater is full a steady stream of
water will come from the faucet. 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 system is now ready for use with the city water feed.
The
Power Cord hook-up is on the roadside of the trailer. The cord may be stored in the rear exterior
compartment. The power cord is plugged into the trailer receptacle and the City Power Service.
CAUTION
: When operating with city power make very certain that the service is 110 volt and
not 220 volt.
Hook your SEWER WATER DRAIN HOSE in the SEWER DISPOSAL FACILITY and attach to the drain
outlet in your trailer.
Turn on gas supply. Light the range and oven pilots. Turn on the water heater, refrigerator and furnace.
When you stay for an extended period where electric or water hookups are not available, you must make
regular checks on the condition of your 12-volt battery by hooking up the tow vehicle/trailer electrical
connector and running the tow vehicle engine at a fast idle. 45 minutes per day should provide about 3-4
hours of power. Carry drinking water in a clean bucket to refill your tank. When your waste tank nears
capacity move to a dumping location.