Airstream Sport 2017 Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Sport 2017

Page 1: ...2017 Sport Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...of publication approval If and when new materials and production techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product or material substitutions are necessary due to availability Airstr...

Page 3: ...ion And Cleaning 5 3 Plumbing 5 5 Electrical 5 7 Entertainment Systems 5 12 Appliances 5 13 EXTERIOR 6 1 Cleaning 6 2 General Information And Operation 6 3 TOWING 7 1 Tow Vehicle 7 2 Brakes 7 2 Towing...

Page 4: ...2017 Sport NOTES...

Page 5: ...packet included with this manual to be more detailed All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publ...

Page 6: ...2017 Sport 1 2 Introduction NOTES...

Page 7: ...ND VENTILATION 2 2 Chemical Sensitivity 2 2 Formaldehyde 2 3 Ventilation 2 3 Do Not Smoke 2 3 Medical advice 2 3 ALARMS AND DETECTORS 2 3 Smoke Alarm 2 3 Carbon Monoxide Alarm 2 4 This Carbon Monoxide...

Page 8: ...enance 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 refrigerator etc and eq...

Page 9: ...proper ventilation of your trailer please do not hesitate to contact your Airstream dealer Ventilation To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off gassing it is of utmost importance that you v...

Page 10: ...use malfunction The alarm will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the batteries are dead or missing The alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the...

Page 11: ...be the first to be affected WARNING Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before each trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RV s as described may remo...

Page 12: ...or be disconnected from the battery during periods of storage There is a small heater on the sensor of the device that burns away impurities in the air during periods of normal use During periods when...

Page 13: ...d Warranty Excludes 3 4 Normal Wear 3 4 Accident 3 4 Abuse 3 4 Chemical Gassing 3 4 Exposure 3 5 Overload 3 5 SERVICE 3 5 Reporting Safety Defects 3 6 CAMPING 3 6 Suggested Pre Travel Check List 3 6 I...

Page 14: ...wers latches will be performed at no cost to you by your selling dealer during the first 90 days of warranty coverage thereafter such adjustments are your exclusive responsibility as normal maintenanc...

Page 15: ...warran ties provided with the travel trailer and shall survive any determination that a warranty failed of its essential purpose Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or...

Page 16: ...and or completion of repairs All costs associated with transporting the travel trailer for any warranty service shall be the sole responsibility of the owner Events That Discharge Airstream s Obligati...

Page 17: ...nufactured to a tolerance of 1 degree camber and 1 8 in toe in These tolerances will only change if the trailer is subjected to abuse such as dropping off a sharp berm striking a curb or hitting a dee...

Page 18: ...Hold down or stack securely all loose hard and sharp objects 7 Fasten sliding and foldette doors 8 Drain toilet bowl 9 Turn off interior lights 10 Set table in upright position 11 Pull up or retract s...

Page 19: ...wn the batteries that supply the 12 volt current On a longer trip when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility hookups were not available it will be necessary for you to stop from time to...

Page 20: ...jack as when changing a tire or leveling on very rough terrain always place the lifting jack under the main frame rail A label is provided to indicate the proper position for the jack Never use stabi...

Page 21: ...tural materials such as wood products and fabrics Protect your investment by understanding the potential risks that mold imposes Contributing Factors To Mold Growth For mold growth to occur temperatur...

Page 22: ...y After the sewage tank has been emptied close the gate valves and put approximately five gallons of water in the sewage holding tank This will help prevent solids from building up in the sewage holdi...

Page 23: ...ystem of your trailer is located in Section 6 Exterior of this manual Winter Traveling Traveling in sub freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect the plumbing system and your p...

Page 24: ...2017 Sport 3 12 General Information NOTES...

Page 25: ...4 RA 400 Patcher for UD FLOOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4 1 FLOOR PLANS 4 2 16 Sport 4 2 22FB Sport 4 2 SPECIFICATIONS 4 2 Specification Chart 4 2 Specification Tags 4 3 Measuring Hitch Ball Height 4...

Page 26: ...terior 7 7 6 11 75 Height Ext w A C 9 3 9 3 Height Int w A C 6 4 5 6 3 Hitch Ball Size 25 16 25 16 Hitch Ball Height 18 17 25 Hitch Weight Dry no options 350 393 GVWR lb 3500 4500 UBW lb 2860 3634 NCC...

Page 27: ...ont roadside of your trailer are the Tire and Loading and Vehicle Manufacturing tags The Tire and Loading information tag lists the Size and Cold Inflation Pressure of the tires on your vehicle the we...

Page 28: ...2017 Sport 4 4 NOTES Floor Plans And Specifications...

Page 29: ...5 5 Water System Self Contained 5 5 Water Pump 5 5 Draining System 5 6 Fresh Water Lines And Tanks 5 6 Drain And Waste System 5 6 Deodorizers 5 6 Toilet 5 6 Faucets 5 7 Galley Faucet 5 7 Lavatory Fauc...

Page 30: ...5 13 Air Conditioner 5 13 Furnace 5 14 High Volume Roof Vent 5 14 Operation 5 14 When Thermostat Equipped 5 14 Cleaning Instructions 5 14 Microwave Ovens 5 14 Range 5 15 Refrigerator 5 15 Operation 5...

Page 31: ...metal Draperies Remove the draperies by unsnapping them from the wall removing a screw or pop rivet from the end of the curtain track and sliding them out The pop rivets are removed by drilling throu...

Page 32: ...nts Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may scratch and dull the surface of your unit Stubborn stains can be removed with solvents such as turpentine paint thinner or acetone Restore dulled areas by...

Page 33: ...may be low The water pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup pressure Be sure there is some water in the fresh water tank The pump will only use the water that is needed out of the tank...

Page 34: ...valves Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for necessary drain valve locations and draining procedures of fresh water lines and tanks Drain and Waste System Your trailer has a drain and waste system that i...

Page 35: ...en the brown decorative door on the front of the converter under the dinette to access the panel and its fuses A 12 volt layout diagram is shown in Section 8 Maintenance If you replace a blown fuse an...

Page 36: ...AC into 12 volt DC The converter charging system is the interior low voltage electrical system that enables you to use the interior lights fans pumps and 12 volt appliances whether operating on self c...

Page 37: ...er is an excellent battery charger the converter does not require a battery to be connected to it for proper operation NOTE When installing a battery s always observe polarity Connecting a battery in...

Page 38: ...e 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 syst...

Page 39: ...When properly installed the GFCI circuit breaker provides reliable overload and short circuit protection plus protection from ground faults that might result from contact with a HOT load wire and gro...

Page 40: ...cket For those units without the optional solar panels a plug port has been incorporated into the rooftop as well as a portable plug port located in the front of the unit near the battery box These po...

Page 41: ...it The manufacturer recommends having at least 3 vents open when running to prevent any chance of freezing up NOTE Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your owner s packet before proceed...

Page 42: ...3 Clean screen with soap and water solution dab dry with a soft cloth and reinstall Microwave Ovens Refer to the Certified Performance Checkout sheet included in your owner s packet for manufacturer...

Page 43: ...ion of home gas ranges and the trailer s range If however you are used to an electric range operating confidence can be quickly gained by reading the manufacturer s directions provided in the owner s...

Page 44: ...GREY tank button to increase brightness or the FRESH tank button to decrease brightness 4 When the display shows the correct brightness press the BATT button to exit the programming mode SeeLevel II M...

Page 45: ...f it has not been used for a long period of time generally 2 weeks or more Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions it is recommended that the hot water...

Page 46: ...2017 Sport 5 18 Interior NOTES...

Page 47: ...ndows 6 3 Front End Protection 6 3 Window Stone Guards 6 3 Wrap Protectors 6 3 Awning 6 4 Exterior Shower 6 4 City Water Hookup 6 4 TV And Receptacle Inlets 6 4 Shoreline Power Supply 6 5 Axle And Run...

Page 48: ...ng that cannot be removed by normal washing procedures Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli Clean made by PPG Industries Follow all directions and warnings on the product container Acryli Clean sh...

Page 49: ...be secured If it is not locked the constant vibration of travel may cause the door to open resulting in possible damage Screen Door The screen door is secured to the main door by a slide bolt type la...

Page 50: ...with a lockable exterior door that allows for the bathrooms shower head to be passed through Be sure to shut and lock the door when not in use City Water Hookup The city water hook up is located on th...

Page 51: ...park beside a curb while backing up their trailer The trailer axle s is bent upward in the middle This bend is normal and is how the camber is obtained Also toe in is built into the axle by very slig...

Page 52: ...ualize When pressure is equalized the flow limiting device will supply normal flow to the system Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds and in most cases goes completely unnoticed If however a...

Page 53: ...he rubber gas line at the tank to be removed The green plastic fitting is a right hand thread and no tools should be used 3 Turn the large clamping T handle counterclockwise until the hold down bracke...

Page 54: ...eads DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Overfilling the LPG container can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container will co...

Page 55: ...p 7 4 7 Way Plug 7 4 Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution 7 5 TOWING TIPS AND INFORMATION 7 5 Tracking Observation 7 5 General Information 7 5 Cooling System Overload 7 5 Downhill And Non Level Driving...

Page 56: ...oad you must pull Consolidate items in shelves lockers and in the refrigerator It is better to have one full and one empty locker than two half empty ones Special care must be taken not to overload th...

Page 57: ...it to a public scales Weigh each axle of your vehicle Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range Total all axle weights ensuring you are below the Gross Vehicle We...

Page 58: ...om scales on the ground in line with the trailer hitch jack as shown It should be so spaced that a short piece of pipe or other round piece will lay exactly one foot from the centerline of the jack ex...

Page 59: ...will make it easier for you to correct mistakes General Information After thoroughly inspecting your hitch brakes and tires you should be ready to tow Check traffic signal when you are about to pull...

Page 60: ...here Passing On freeways or expressways pick the lane you want and try to stay in it Always maintain plenty of space between you and the car ahead at least the length of the tow vehicle plus trailer f...

Page 61: ...from the accelerator Avoid using the tow vehicle brakes unless there is a danger of collision Reduce speed gradually whenever possible If you can do so safely use the brake hand controller to gently a...

Page 62: ...2017 Sport 7 8 Towing NOTES...

Page 63: ...ber Torsion Axle Alignment Specifications 8 9 Wheel Bearing Maintenance 8 10 Brakes 8 10 Breakaway Switch 8 10 BATTERY LEAD ACID 8 11 Battery Amp Draw And Testing 8 11 Battery Cleaning 8 11 Battery St...

Page 64: ...ematic 8 17 110 Volt 30 Amp Diagrams 8 18 16 Sport 8 18 22FB Sport 8 19 Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout 8 20 Solar Panel Wiring 8 21 FAQS AND ANSWERS 8 22 Electrical 8 22 Plumbing 8 22 Audio Vi...

Page 65: ...se Wheel Lug Nuts See Specification Chart in this manual for wheel torque ratings Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubricate with household oil See further instructions in this section 7 Way Plug Spray w...

Page 66: ...nce Light Dump Valve PN 512533 NOTE Most Exterior Lighting is LED and a replacement fixture will be required Interior 12 Volt Lighting Light LED Single with switch PN 512736 Reading Light with Frosted...

Page 67: ...acement Filters Air Conditioner 11 000 BTU PN 690323 102 Air Conditioner 13 500 BTU PN 690323 102 Touch up Caulking Caulk Seamfil White PN 360301 02 Caulk Seamfil Black PN 360301 04 Fil Stik Black PN...

Page 68: ...ING Never attempt to change any tire on the trailer without securely chocking the trailer s remaining wheels Never position yourself in a manner where a raised trailer can come down on you if it shoul...

Page 69: ...ssures a special gauge will be required designed for larger tires Do not bleed air from warm tires to reduce pressure buildup Do not inflate tires to cold PSI rating beyond rim specifications How Over...

Page 70: ...t fit properly inside the wheel well Will the overall diameter difference affect the braking system Is the increase in air pressure compatible with the maximum rated pressure stamped on the rim Most t...

Page 71: ...y or damaged lug bolt threads If suspicious of a loose lug nut safely stop vehicle as soon as possible Put up warning devices Remove the lug caps and check the tightness of all the lug nuts Tighten al...

Page 72: ...hub If not back off one notch 17 Check the lug nuts at 10 25 miles and recheck at 50 miles of travel See Specification Section in this manual for wheel torque ratings When packing bearings by hand pla...

Page 73: ...ircuit voltage and specific gravity for Interstate batteries Battery Cleaning Battery maintenance is an important issue Maintain a clean battery top and check terminals and cables for tightness and cl...

Page 74: ...move 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...

Page 75: ...water Replace the bayonet ring cap prior to traveling 16 ft Model 1 4 3 2 1 Combination Wastewater Sewage Gray Black Tank Valve 2 Light 3 Light Switch 4 Drain Cap Drain Hose Hookup 22FB Model 1 5 4 3...

Page 76: ...Instructions for draining the water system are explained in the following paragraphs on winterizing The main consideration in winterizing your trailer is to guard against freeze damage to the fresh w...

Page 77: ...ze spillage from all drain and faucet parts after winterizing Failure to do so could result in damage to the plumbing fixture s finish For additional winterizing protection add a non toxic antifreeze...

Page 78: ...rs The fit of the main door can be affected if trailer is not level side to side and front to back Tambour Track Maintenance Applying a coat of silicon spray to the locker tracks will allow the tambou...

Page 79: ...Maintenance 2017 Sport 8 17 Electrical Diagrams 12 Volt Main Schematic...

Page 80: ...10 Volt 30 Amp Diagrams The following electrical diagrams are representative of the National Electric Code NEC and Canadian Standards Association CSA All circuits are NEC with the exception of CSA cir...

Page 81: ...eceptacle 1 5 Amps D Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 3 20 Amp 15 Amp CSA E Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp GFI 15 Amp CSA F Refer Receptacle Single 1 2 Amps G Galley Receptacle...

Page 82: ...ey Bath Outside GFI Receptacles Circuit 3 20 Amp Microwave Receptacle Circuit 2 20 Amp Converter Bedroom Dinette Receptacles Circuit 1 20 Amp A C Main 30 Amp Breaker label content may vary CSA include...

Page 83: ...display The best way to reach the Cat 5 cable is to remove the Seelevel Monitor The solar panel display can be mounted in the area near the Seelevel Monitor panel by routing the proper hole size The...

Page 84: ...erter takes 120 volt AC shore power and turns it into 12 volt DC to keep batteries charged and power 12 volt items in your trailer Plumbing 1 While parked at my site do you recommend leaving my dump v...

Page 85: ...ood wax protection 4 Can I use a nylon cover for my Airstream Answer Airstream does not recommend using any type of cover The installation and movement of the cover in windy conditions could scratch t...

Page 86: ...2017 Sport 8 24 Maintenance NOTES...

Page 87: ...cation and Adjustment 8 16 Main 6 3 Screen 6 3 Draining System 5 6 E Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy 3 8 Electrical 5 7 7 Way Plug 7 4 Electrical Diagrams 8 17 Electrical 110 Volt System 5 10 Emergency...

Page 88: ...tabilizing Jacks 3 8 Step 6 3 T Tanks Draining Dumping Cleaning 8 12 8 13 Thermostat 5 14 5 17 Tires 8 6 Toilet 5 6 Towing 2 2 7 1 General Information 7 5 Tow Vehicle 7 2 TV Antenna 5 12 V Vent 5 14 V...

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