Airstream Sport 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
8-12
2017 Sport
Water Pump
Water Pump Access Locations
The 16 ft. model has the pump and filter located under
the roadside dinette seat. Access is gained by lifting
the seat cushion to reveal the access panel.
The 22 ft. model has the water pump located under
the wardrobe. Access is gained by removing the felt
covered lower wardrobe shelf.
Strainer Cleaning
1� Pump
2� Housing Cap
3� Strainer
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
Under the trailer are galvanized steel boxes that are a
few inches lower than the trailer frame. These boxes
are insulated exterior tank pans and they support the
freshwater and holding tanks. Petcocks open with a 1/4
turn, line drain valves are open when the handle aligns
with the water line�
Drain Valve Locations
The 16-ft. model has two drain valves that are located
under the roadside dinette seat. Remove the cushions
to access a removable panel in the lounge top.
The 22-ft. Front Bed valves are located under the bed
on the roadside. Access is provided by an access
door cut in the seat bottom and bed top. Two other low
point valves are located under the wardrobe. Access
is gained by removing the felt covered lower wardrobe
shelf.
Fresh Water Tank Draining
Fresh water can be drained using two different
procedures.
The freshwater tank drain valve on all units except
for the 16-ft model is located under the trailer on
freshwater tank pan. This “box” or tank pan supports
the water tank. A white plastic petcock is located on the
side of the pan for draining the water tank. All faucets
should be opened before attempting to drain the tank
by opening the petcock. The 16-ft model fresh water
tank drain valve is located under the roadside dinette
beside the water tank.
Pumping the water out with the self-contained water
pump can also empty the fresh water tank. Simply turn
on the pump switch until the water will no longer drain
out of the faucets.
CAUTION
Do not let the pump run dry for extended periods of
time as this could damage the pump.
Water Heater Draining
All models have a drain plug or petcock on the water
heater. Access is from the exterior. The plug or valve is
usually located in the lower-left corner, viewed as you
face the exterior of the water heater�