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AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL
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1. Check all components on circuit that has open. If all components are without power, begin to look
for open on distribution panel.
2. Check for voltage on each side of the breaker. Check for tightness of crimp on connector and nut.
3. After inspecting all accessible wire on circuit for opens, remove multi-dome Remove tape and
inspect splices for poor connection. A continuity light is a useful tool in locating an open. Each
section of circuit can be checked for continuity. A process of elimination may find the open.
4. Examples of open are:
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Wire is cut.
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Connector falls off component's terminal.
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Loose or corroded connection.
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Contacts in switch do not touch
COMMON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
PROBLEM: No 12-volt power, (Lights and appliances do not work.)
CAUSE & REMEDY:
1. Input line and/or battery not connected. Make necessary connections.
2. Master (Kill) switch not turned on,
3. Discharged trailer battery. Charge battery.
4. Trailer battery on wrong polarity. Make proper connections to battery terminals.
PROBLEM: Tripping Breaker
CAUSE & REMEDY:
1. Overloaded circuit. Turn off switches to reduce load.
2. Electrical short. Find tripping breaker distribution panel and identify circuit. Check the circuit for
defective wiring, lamps or motors.
3. Shorted battery. Replace battery.
4. Battery terminals not properly connected to converter. Make proper connections.
PROBLEM: Dim lights or sluggish fan motor.
CAUSE & REMEDY:
1. 25-cycle or 50-cycle power (some foreign countries). Use 60-cycle power.
2. Discharged battery (when operating without 110 volt line) Charge battery.
3. Battery is low on water. Add distilled water to battery.
PROBLEM: Converter will not charge battery.
CAUSE & REMEDY:
1. In put line not connected. Connect.
2. Battery not connected or polarity reversed. Connect battery to converter (Check polarity).
3. Bad Battery. Replace.
4. Too many lights and appliances. Reduce electrical load