Airstream Pendleton, Owner'S Manual

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Interior
While you are connected to the 110-volt receptacle, the
wiring is protected by circuit breakers in the breaker
panel The circuit breaker panel for the 110-volt system
is located in the converter Open the decorative
converter door below the pantry In the event of a
failure of a 110-volt circuit, first check your trailer circuit
breakers and the breaker for the outlet into which your
trailer shoreline cord is plugged If a breaker continues
to trip after you have reset it several times, your circuit
may be overloaded with appliances or there may be a
short in the circuit Try lessening the load on the circuit
Perhaps an electric griddle, hair dryer, or an electric
heater can be turned off If that does not solve the
problem, consult an Airstream Service Center
The 110-volt electrical system provides power to
operate the air conditioner, converter, and 110-volt
receptacles for portable appliances The power is
carded through the 110-volt city power flexible cord to
the 110-volt distribution panel, and then is distributed
to each appliance or receptacle Exterior outlets for
110-volts are located on the curbside exterior wall
All wire, components, and wiring methods conform to
federal and state requirements
Converter
The Airstream converter system enables you to use the
12-volt lights and equipment whether operating on self-
contained battery power or hooked up to 110-volt city
power The 12-volt light bulbs give off the same light
as regular household bulbs, so that when operating
on self-contained battery power, everything works
normally except the 110-volt convenience outlets and
110-volt appliances
NOTE
When operating with city power, make very certain
that the service is 110-volt and not 220-volt.
The converter system is a transformer designed to
maintain constant output voltages regardless of the
variances that occur in city power systems The design
eliminates the need for complex electronic sensing
systems to charge the batteries, minimizing the
possibility of failures and greatly increasing its overall
reliability
In some older parks and other locations where three-
pronged outlets are not available, certain precautions
to ensure proper grounding and polarity must be taken
These precautions are listed below:
Satellite Antenna Pre-Wiring
Your unit is pre-wired for a portable satellite antenna
The exterior inlet is located on the side of the trailer
and is labeled for your convenience The interior pre-
wire, consisting of a 2-pin power/ground connector and
a coax cable pigtail, is located in the front roof locker
under the Blu-Ray player
Solar Panel (Optional)
Airstream utilizes the Ameresco Solar solar panel and
the Sun Explorer Charger Controller/Display System
Manuals on their use are included with the Airstream
owner’s packet
Manufacturer: Ameresco Solar (Solar Panel)
42191 Zero Dr
Temecula, CA 92563
Phone: (866) 263-7372
www ameresosolar com
Manufacturer: Atkinson Electronics Inc (Controller/
Display System)
14 W Vine St
Murray, UT 84107
Phone: (801) 261-3600
www atkinsonelectronics com
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for Solar Panel Pre-
Wire diagram and information
110-Volt Electrical System
City Power
When your trailer is hooked up to 110-volt AC, the
converter system automatically charges the trailer
batteries with the battery disconnect switch in the USE
(on) position and, if the 7-way cord is hooked up, your
tow vehicle battery as well The speed and degree of
charge depends on how much power is used for lights
and appliances, as only the surplus goes to charging
the battery If you are making an extended stay, then
you should keep your trailer hooked up to a 110-volt
current if it is available