Airstream Interstate 24X, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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2022 Interstate 24X
Safety Precautions
Many things can be construed as safety related, but
the most important is your common sense� If you are
careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable material,
or any other hazardous material, you surely realize
your potential for accidents is greatly increased�
You will find many safety recommendations in this
section and throughout the manual� The following
recommendations are the ones we consider to be the
most important�
Weight Distribution
Touring coach’s have fresh water and waste water
tanks, a water heater, and storage areas� It gives
you great flexibility in loading. With flexibility comes
responsibility� If you want to load down all the storage
compartments, the amount of fluids may have to be
reduced� It is a trade off so plan wisely� Distribute
your additional cargo as evenly as possible with the
heaviest objects located as low as possible�
Do you really want to carry a full fresh water tank to
a RV park 1,000 miles away and then hook up to a
city water supply? Even if you’re going to a remote
area, you can usually fill your water tank shortly
before entering the area� Just reducing your load by
10 gallons of water lets you carry an additional 83�5
pounds of cargo�
WARNING
The roof rack is solely for aesthetic purposes only.
DO not carry cargo on the roof rack.
Tire Safety
Properly maintained tires improve the steering,
stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your
vehicle� Refer to Section 9 - Maintenance for tire care
and safety information� Also, be sure to read the Tire
Safety Manual Addendum included with your owner’s
packet�
Appliances and Equipment
The appliances (stove) and equipment (generator, etc�)
typically operate on liquefied petroleum (LP) gas. LP
gas is flammable and is contained under high pressure.
Improper use may result in a fire and/or explosion.
Make sure to follow all instructions and warnings in
this manual as well as those in the specific owner’s
manuals of the appliances and equipment�
Generator Safety
Do not operate the generator in an enclosed building
or in a partly enclosed area, such as a garage� Be sure
to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual
and the generator manufacturer’s manual� Refer to
Section 5 - Interior for Automatic Generator Start (AGS)
information�
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and
outdoor environments� There is no practical way
to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor
environment; however, the way to control indoor
mold growth is to control moisture� Refer to Section
3 - General Information for information on controlling
condensation and molds�
Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation
Chemical Sensitivity
Immediately after the purchase of your new
recreational vehicle and sometimes after it has been
closed up for an extended period of time, you may
notice a strong odor and/or experience a chemical
sensitivity� This is not a defect in your recreational
vehicle� Like your home, there are many different
products used in the construction of recreational
vehicles, such as carpet, linoleum, plywood, insulation,
upholstery, etc� Formaldehyde is also the by-product of
combustion and numerous household products, such
as some paints, coatings, and cosmetics� However,
recreational vehicles are much smaller than your home
and therefore, the exchange of air inside a recreational
vehicle is significantly less than in a home. These
products, when new or when exposed to elevated
temperatures and/or humidity, may off-gas different
chemicals, including formaldehyde� This off-gassing,
in combination with the minimal air exchange, may
cause you to experience irritation of the eyes, nose,
and throat, as well as sometimes headache, nausea,
and a variety of asthma-like symptoms� Elderly persons
and young children, as well as anyone with a history
of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be more
susceptible to the effects of off-gassing�