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AIRSTREAM

AN AMERICAN LEGEND

390/396

390 Sky Deck

XL MOTORHOME

OWNERS MANUAL

2005

Summary of Contents for 360 XL

Page 1: ...AIRSTREAM AN AMERICAN LEGEND 390 396 390 Sky Deck XL MOTORHOME OWNERS MANUAL 2005 ...

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Page 3: ... fellowship are your constant companions To encourage clubs and rallies that provide an endless source of friendship travel fun and personal expression To lead caravans wherever the four winds blow over twinkling boulevards across trackless deserts to the traveled and untraveled corners of the earth To play some part in promoting international goodwill and understanding among the peoples of the wo...

Page 4: ...made The operation and care of component parts such as chassis refrigerator furnace water heater and others are briefly explained in this manual However you will also find the complete manufacturer s information supplied in a packet included with this manual Note All information illustrations and specifications contained in the literature are based on the latest product information available at th...

Page 5: ...ling Condensation Extended Stay Campground Setup Slide out Room E EXTERIOR Maintenance Roof Storage Ladder Main Door Locks Keyless Entry F INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Lounges Tables Fabric Care Features Fixtures G PLUMBING LP Liquid Petroleum Gas Water System Water Pump City Water Hookup Storage and Winterizing Faucets Drainage System Toilet H ELECTRICAL 12 volt system Fuses Monitor Panel...

Page 6: ...r any cause not attributable to a defect in original material or workmanship of the motorhome or component equipment as installed by the factory LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose whether written or oral express or implied shall extend only for a period of two years from the date of original purchase or 30 000 miles whichever com...

Page 7: ... dealer is incapable of making the repair request that he contact the Service Administration Department at Airstream Inc for technical assistance 3 If repairs are still not made the customer should contact AIRSTREAM INC 419 W Pike Street P O Box 629 Jackson Center Ohio 45334 0629 Attention Owner Relations Department Furnish the following information The complete serial number of the motorhome Mile...

Page 8: ...s theretofore manufactured CONSUMER ARBITRATION PROGRAM Airstream Inc participates in the consumer Arbitration Program for Recreational Vehicle CAP RV This third party dispute resolution program is available at no charge to you to settle unresolved warranty disputes for recreational vehicles This dispute resolution program reviews eligible product and service related complaints involving warranty ...

Page 9: ...d with each Airstream motorhome which gives important information concerning its warranty coverage however the Airstream Limited Warranty covers the chassis heater defrosters windshield wiper blade motor washer LP gas bottle and gas regulator Paint and appearance items which show imperfections should be brought to the attention of your dealer at the time of delivery and during pre delivery inspect...

Page 10: ...hole in the road Such damage would be considered as resulting from an accident which risks are not covered under the warranty Abnormal tire wear and or wheel alignment resulting from such damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty SERVICE The Airstream Silver Key Delivery Program is an exclusive Airstream program Before leaving the factory each and every vital part of the motorhome is t...

Page 11: ...mplaints involving warranty covered components To find out more about this program or to request an application brochure please call the Arbitration Administration office toll free 800 279 5343 For recreational vehicles purchased in the State of California The CAP RV program operates as a certified mechanism under the review of the California Arbitration Certification Program You must utilize the ...

Page 12: ...VERY 5 000 MILES OR 90 DAYS Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household oil LPG Regulator Check bottom vent for obstructions Main Door Striker Pocket Coat with paraffin Range Exhaust Hood Clean fan blades and wash filter Roof Vent Elevator Screws Lubricate with light household oil Main Door Step Check and lubricate moving parts EVERY 10 000 MILES ...

Page 13: ...AIRSTREAM 390 396 XL MAINTENANCE RECORDS DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED A 8 ...

Page 14: ...ounge overhead lockers See specification section in this manual for weights and term definitions WARNING NEVER exceed the weight ratings of the trailer hitch installed on a motorhome WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION The motorhomes have large fluid tanks and lots of storage areas It gives you great flexibility in loading With flexibility comes responsibility If you want to load down all the storage compartments...

Page 15: ...ehicle or personal injury EXTERIOR CHECK LIST BEFORE ENTERING VEHICLE 1 Check condition of tires for proper inflation See tire warnings on page C 4 2 Turn off LPG valve on LPG tank 3 Check that sewer connection all external compartments and filler openings are properly stowed or closed and or locked 4 Check that items stored on exterior of vehicle are securely tied down 5 Would any items stored on...

Page 16: ...t he is able to reach all controls easily with the belt on especially able to use all the travel on the foot brake The belt should be placed as low as possible around the hips to prevent sliding out from under them in case of accident This places the load of the body on the strong hipbone structure instead of around the soft abdominal area Two people should never try to use the same seat belt WARN...

Page 17: ...l show the rear bumper and operating the switch tilts the camera to view further back Driving Lights To operate the driving lights the regular headlights must be turned on first Defrost Fans In cool damp weather these fans really help to clear the large windshields Door Lock The main door deadbolt can be locked or unlocked electronically from the drivers seat Remember to hide an extra door key on ...

Page 18: ...nation Weight Rating GCWR means the maximum allowable loaded weight of this motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle Do not exceed this weight whenever you are towing behind your motorhome To assist in attaining good handling of the vehicle trailer combination it is important that the trailer tongue load be maintained at approximately 10 of the loaded trailer weight but not to exceed the h...

Page 19: ...e GAW ___________ STEP 2 GVW ___________ STEP 3 Rear Axle GAW ___________ STEP 3a Tow Weight minus Weight of Trailer or Vehicle Towed INDIVIDUAL WHEEL POSITION WEIGHT ___________ STEP 4 Left Front Wheel Position ___________ STEP 5 Left Side Total LF LR ___________ STEP 6 Left Rear Wheel Position Calculated Calculated Calculated ___________ Right Front Wheel Position Step 1 minus Step 4 ___________...

Page 20: ...he chassis components If you need further clarification or information your dealer should be contacted with the details ENGINE ACCESS Although most engine functions and maintenance can be preformed from outside the coach occasionally top engine service will be required To make this servicing easier the bed top can be raised with the assistance of gas props Once the bed top is raised the engine cov...

Page 21: ...on Extreme care must be taken to ensure that the tires are fully supported when using blocks to level motorhomes and or RV s The load on the tire should be evenly distributed on the block and in the case of duals evenly distributed on blocks for both tires If not property done the steel cables in the sidewall of the tires may be damaged and could lead to premature fatigue of the sidewall See tire ...

Page 22: ...ctly supported as shown above may be damaged which could lead to casing failure resulting in serious injury or property damage If on previous occasions the tires have been incorrectly supported a hidden damage may be present Please contact your local Michelin dealer and request an inspection and a determination of possible damage See tire warnings on page C 4 C 3 ...

Page 23: ... must utilize a remote inflation device and insure that all persons are clear of the trajectory area Warning An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if improperly used service or maintained To avoid serious injury never attempt to re inflate a tire which has been run flat or seriously under inflated without first removing a tire from the wheel assembly for inspection Do not attempt to add a...

Page 24: ... amount of hot water flowing through the heater core When the maximum air conditioner is engaged inside air is circulated through the evaporator to obtain the utmost in cooling SERVICE SCS has requested you to call them on the 800 number listed above should you experience any service problems They are usually able to help get any repairs needed at an air conditioner repair facility close to your l...

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Page 30: ...rked open the door so the step is lowered then shut the switch off The step will remain in the lowered position and the step light on the dash will be extinguished If left on it will run your engine battery down in about a week If you forget and leave the switch off as you leave No Problem When the ignition is ON the wall switch is by passed and the step will retract when the door is closed WARNIN...

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Page 32: ...ep will remain in the extended position In this case the power switch must be turned on for the step to retract WARNING If the vehicle is driven with the step in the extended position there is the possibility of causing major damage to both the step and the vehicle 6 Turn the vehicle ignition off and open the door The step will extend and lock in the down position This is the Last Out feature WARN...

Page 33: ...rs below 12 7 volts DC may drop as low as 8 volts DC when a load is drawn such as engaging the step motor The control unit will shut off if the loaded voltage falls below 9 5 volts DC The control unit will remember which function it was performing It will wait between two and five seconds time depends upon temperature and will try again to complete the original function If the supply voltage is st...

Page 34: ...garettes open flames and sparks away from the battery at all times Reading this entire procedure prior to beginning the tests is recommended Should you need assistance in the course of performing this test procedure feel free to contact Kwikee s toll free Service Line at 1 800 736 9961 Testing the Step NOTE Prior to beginning the test procedure check to be sure that all ground connections are secu...

Page 35: ...s do work the malfunction is either in the door switch the power switch or the vehicle wiring Proceed to testing the 4 way plug vehicle half section Testing the Motor 12 Steps equipped with the permanent magnet motor require disconnecting the motor leads from the control unit before applying power to the motor leads see Figure 6 To disconnect the motor leads disassemble the motor lead wire connect...

Page 36: ...continuously there is a problem in the door switch Check the door switch and the condition of the circuit s wiring and terminal connections 16 To check the ignition override system connect the voltmeter between the yellow wire from the four way plug vehicle half and the ground terminal on the end of the control unit s 10 gauge green ground wire see Figure 10 The voltage reading should be approxima...

Page 37: ...AIRSTREAM 390 396 XL STEP MOTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM C 18 ...

Page 38: ...s below for lubrication locations NOTE Figures are to be used as a general reference only Some may not pertain to your particular step model Views are typical to both ends of the steps 1 Figures 1 3 square shaft bearing lubricate around outside and under head of bearing 2 Figure 4 on step models equipped with plastic cover this cover will have to be removed to lubricate center bearings Lubricate b...

Page 39: ...r after the motorhome has been shut off for a time is not a problem When you park the motorhome you ll normally retract the step cover so you can at least get out and stretch your legs If you happen to lose air pressure before retracting the step cover just starting the engine for a few minutes will replenish the air supply WARNING Do not operate the pneumatic cover while standing in the step well...

Page 40: ...emove accumulated moisture vapor by expelling it through a vent system as the light warms up The vent system operates at all times however it is most effective when the lamps are on and the vehicle is in motion Since most RV s are parked for long periods of time they have a greater chance of condensation build up Check headlamp regularly for condensed water drops daily in high humidity areas If sm...

Page 41: ...e housing to leak water Chemicals Composite headlamps have a polycarbonate lens which is very sensitive to a variety of chemicals Contact with certain chemicals can cause crazing softening or cracking of the lens which would require replacement of the entire lamp housing The following chemicals are suspected to cause similar results Mild soap and water is recommended for the cleaning of your lamps...

Page 42: ... to hold the bulb during installation With most bulbs you will not need to touch the glass part to install the bulb Whenever working on any electrical system switch off the electrical accessory you are working on or refer to the electrical system section of your owner s manual Failure to do this could result in short circuits To prevent injuries and damage comply with any instructions provided by ...

Page 43: ... WARNING DON T SMOKE IN BED KEEP MATCHES OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN DON T CLEAN WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIAL KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIAL AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME We have all heard these warnings many times but they are still among the leading causes of fires Other safety information on the LPG system of your motorhome is located in the Plumbing Section of this manual SMOKE ALARM OPERATION TESTING OPERATION...

Page 44: ... the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside non recirculating type will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen MODEL 0916 HAS A HUSH CONTROL that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms For more information refer to OPERATION AND TESTING If the detector does alarm check for fires first If a fire is discovered get out and call the ...

Page 45: ...ll not operate if AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse Smoke detectors must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the detector circuits are in good operating condition Smoke detectors cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the detector Therefore smoke detectors may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the other side of a cl...

Page 46: ... way do not tamper with the unit Return it for servicing to FYRNETICS INC 1055 STEVENSON CT STE 102W ROSELLE IL 60172 See Warranty for in warranty returns CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM The following information is highlights from the folder provided by the alarm manufacturer The folder with more detailed information is contained in your Owners Packet Test detector immediately following installation and we...

Page 47: ... every 30 40 seconds for a minimum of seven 7 days when the battery gets low Replace the battery when this condition occurs USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR CO DETECTOR REPLACEMENT Alkaline type EVEREADY522 DURACELL MN1604 GOLD PEAK 1604A Lithium type ULTRALIFE U9VL NOTE REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED WARNING USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED USE OF DIFFERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIME...

Page 48: ...disconnected from the battery during periods of storage There is a small heater on the sensor of the device which burns away impurities in the air during periods of normal use During periods when power is interrupted impurities can build up on the sensor When power is returned to the detector the detector alarm may activate until the impurities are burned off This could take a number of hours duri...

Page 49: ...ots if required 2 Turn on the water pump and open the faucets until the air is expelled from the system 3 Deploy the slide out if so equipped and you desire the extra space Before moving on turn off the LP gas and the water pump check you campsite both for cleanliness and also to be sure you haven t left anything behind Make sure everything is properly stowed Hydraulic Leveling Jacks Some models a...

Page 50: ... is reading For instance with an outside temperature of zero degrees and the wind velocity of 10 miles per hour the equivalent chill temperature is minus 20 F The exterior water faucet has an in line valve inside the motorhome In below freezing temperatures shut off the valve inside and open the exterior brass valve so it will drain WARNING Always shut off the LP gas when gasoline is added to the ...

Page 51: ...k nears capacity move your motorhome to a dumping location WARNING If adapters are required make sure the polarity is correct and the ground function is not lost A Cable TV and Telephone Hookup is located on the roadside power cord compartment of the motorhome It is already wired into the existing system so the exterior connection is all that is required To use the Generator you simply start it Al...

Page 52: ...rhome action should be taken to minimize their effects For tips on controlling condensation see the Tips To Controlling Condensation section Note Your motorhome is not designed nor intended for permanent housing Use of this product for long term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterioration of structure interior finishes fabrics carpeting and drapes Damage or deterioration due to long...

Page 53: ...r damp materials etc Indoors the most rapid growth occurs with warm and humid conditions How can mold growth be inhibited By controlling relative humidity the growth of mold and mildew can be inhibited In warm climates use of the air conditioner will reduce the relative humidity Vents are located in the bathing and cooking areas and constant use is advised during food preparation and bathing even ...

Page 54: ...g their simple operation you may able to operate them from the floor according to your height and strength Also make sure the driver s seat is forward enough to clear the room Push and hold the rocker switch located at the top of the control panel in the hallway You ll easily be able to tell by the sound of the mechanism when the room is fully extended or retracted Instructions for manual retracti...

Page 55: ... Use the Safety Rail switch to raise the electrically operated curbside rail The hatch door will rise also as it is attached to the safety rail by elastic cords The cords may be slid off the knobs to allow hatch to close while the safety rail remains deployed Inspect the sky deck area again to be sure it is free of any safety hazards Deploy and secure the hatch safety rails Raise the roadside safe...

Page 56: ... safety rail will secure the sofa and sun lounger backs along with the grill lid Slide elastic cords over hatch lid knobs if they were removed Lower the hatch safety rails Lower the curbside safety rail CAUTION Before moving vehicle lower safety rails stow and secure all sky deck furniture deck lights and stow any objects that could blow off the motorhome during travel A safety rail warning light ...

Page 57: ...tal areas where the finish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas It will also protect the shell from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier If your vehicle is exposed to pollen bird droppings tree sap or the like especially in hot and sunny weather wash it as often as necessary to keep it clean If you do not your paint will be damaged Take similar precautions if you v...

Page 58: ...also use the keypad to turn them OFF The same goes for the switch inside the door if you turn the lights on with this switch you must use the same switch to turn them off You cannot turn the lights on with the keypad and off with the switch SERVICE There are four major components operating the door locks control module receiver dash switch relay and drive motors The control module is mounted on th...

Page 59: ...ION Rotating the chair when it s slid back against the wall can damage the upholstery Position the chair so it isn t chafing when in transit Fabric Cleaning All material should be professionally dry cleaned to remove any overall soiled condition These materials may be spot cleaned however using the cleanability code instructions as listed Sample swatches are furnished to our dealers The dealer wil...

Page 60: ...nt or non solvent upholstery shampoo product Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion Vacuum when dry Pretest small area before proceeding Use professional furniture cleaner when an overall soiled condition is reached The manufacturer of the fabric designed the above code CAUTION Never remove cushion cover for separate cleaning or washing Any tumble cleaning method can destroy the backing...

Page 61: ...oom and avoid any product containing carbon tetrachloride or other toxic materials Pretest small area before proceeding Water Based Cleaner Spot clean using the foam only from a water based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or non solvent upholstery shampoo products Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion Vacuum when dry Pretest small area before proceeding When an overall soiled c...

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Page 63: ...ounted LPG tank Gas lines should be checked periodically for leaks with ammonia free soapy water Do not use open flame CAUTION Moisture in the LPG tank will cause a malfunction of the regulator in controlling proper pressure This may result in the flame lifting off the burner or the flame may go out frequently Many refueling stations will add approximately 1 4 to 1 2 gallon of alcohol to lower the...

Page 64: ...ecreational vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation WARNING A Warning Label has been located near the LP gas container This label reads DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow that can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP gas WARNI...

Page 65: ...ttempt to seal regulator cover WARNING Check vent each time tank is filled to make sure it is clear of obstructions Gas Regulator Removal Replacement 1 Shut off main gas supply at the tank 2 Remove the plastic protective cover from the regulator assembly 3 Using two wrenches one to hold the line fitting and one to turn the flare nut disconnect the regulator from the flexible rubber line 4 Disconne...

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Page 67: ...e water heater on gas or 110 volt See the figure below Once the water heater is full a steady stream of water will come from the faucet Now open a cold faucet It will sputter for a short time but will soon expel a steady stream All other faucets can now be opened until all air is expelled Once the system is filled with water and the faucets closed the water pump will shut off When a faucet is open...

Page 68: ...e O ring performs sealing and too much pressure will only break the strainer Cleaning Water Storage Tank 1 Prepare sodium hypochlorite solution using potable water and household bleach 5 1 4 to 6 in the ratio of 1 4 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water Common household bleaches are Purex and Chlorox 2 Pour 1 gallon of hypochlorite solution for each 15 gallons of capacity into the empty water tank 3 Add...

Page 69: ...nnections are made in accordance with these instructions B The pump is equipped with a pressure sensing demand switch which controls the maximum operating pressure as set at the Factory Never subject the pump to pressures above 125 PST 9 5 bars C Never operate the pump in a harsh environment or hazardous atmosphere since motor brush and switch may cause electrical arcing D Pump head materials are ...

Page 70: ...ires red to red and negative black wires Reversing these lead wires will damage the electrical circuit board D The built in pressure sensing demand switch is factory preset to turn off the pump automatically at 65 PSI Trouble Shooting MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE Is battery discharged Are any wires disconnected Are terminals corroded Is switch in ON position Is fuse good Is water frozen in pump head MOT...

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Page 73: ...alve provided in the park slowly open a faucet There will be a lot of spurts and sputtering until all the air is expelled from the motorhome system If the water heater is empty it will take some time before all the air is expelled and you get a steady flow of water at the faucet Once a steady flow is achieved at one faucet the others should be opened long enough to expel the air in the lines going...

Page 74: ...be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts MicroTech filter cartridges are designed for replacement after dispensing 200 gallons of filtered water approximately 3 months Water conditions and usage may affect filter life and water taste The electronic indicator will signal when filter replacement is necessary Use only MicroTech filter cartridges with the PureTouch Filtering Fau...

Page 75: ...creen Washer 18 Quarter Turn Connector 19 Pull out Spout 20 Upper Housing Unit 21 Filter Outlet Nut 22 Aerator 23 Filter Cover 24 Threaded Discharge Tube 25 Bottom Bearing Washer 26 Supply Tubes 2 27 Deck Plate 28 Deck Ring 29 Ring Gasket 30 Deck Plate Studs 2 31 Clamp Bar 2 32 Spacer 2 33 Small Mounting Nut 2 34 1 2 Threaded Fitting 2 35 Mounting Bracket 36 Medium Mounting Nut 37 Adapter 38 Spout...

Page 76: ... to stream mode push the stream button FILTERED WATER MODE Filtered water dispensed through the separate filtered water outlet Pressing the front filtered water button will divert water through the filter and dispense filtered water from a separate outlet The only way to exit the filter mode is to shut the faucet off CAUTION Only filter cold water Do not filter water above 100 degrees F Electronic...

Page 77: ...NCE ucet is a soft damp cloth Moen does not recommend the use of scour Filtering Faucet System 1 Remove the filter cover b the pullout spout body 2 Insert the new filter b filter with the inlet ports of the spout body and gently pressing in and down Upon successful installation of the filter cartridge the filter life indicator will beep three times and reset automatically Do not remove the filter ...

Page 78: ...e are two low filter warnings one at 5 remaining filter life and 1 remaining life When the remaining filter life reaches 5 the low filter icon blinks and three beeps are sounded when the filter button is depressed At 1 or less the low filter icon blinks and beeps are sounded every 5 seconds while water is being filtered indicating it is time to change the filter Depleted Filter Warning When the fi...

Page 79: ...ould now be exposed on upper side of spout Remove Install new 2032 battery with positive side up When battery is properly installed filter life indicator 0 Reinstall upper housing cover by carefully aligning over button covers it counterclockwise one quarter turn The quarter turn connector will remain attached to the hose 4 assembly Remove filter cartridge from main spout assembly by lifting from ...

Page 80: ...filter cartridge pullout spout will emit a series of three beeps and filter life indicator will reset automatically 16 Reinstall filter cover by positioning alignment tab over corresponding notch in main pullout spout assembly and gently pushing in and down 17 Reattach quarter turn connector 18 to pullout spout 19 aligning the dots on the quarter turn connector and the spout Push the quarter turn ...

Page 81: ...ter may dribble from cartridge and valving 4 Using soft towel or cloth wipe excess water from wand appliance 5 Insert the new filter by aligning the two outlet tubes on the filter with the two inlet ports on the spout body and gently pressing in and down Upon successful installation of the filter cartridge the pullout spout will beep three times and the filter life indicator will reset automatical...

Page 82: ... 4 cartridge screw 5 handle adapter 6 and handle connector 7 2 Turn cartridge stem around so that the notch is turned one half turn or 180 degrees 3 Reinstall as follows Be sure retainer clip 13 is present on cartridge stem and raised edge of pivot stop 10 faces front Note orientation of handle adapter connector assembly 6 7 in the exploded view Completely turn cartridge screw 5 to prevent unwante...

Page 83: ...lathead screwdriver remove the retainer clip 14 3 Grasp cartridge stem with pliers and pull cartridge 15 straight up and out of valve body 4 Reinstall as follows Install cartridge 15 into valve body with notched flat on stem facing forward Be sure to position the ears of the cartridge in the front and back Reinstall the retainer clip 14 which straddles the ears on the cartridge Reinstall the retai...

Page 84: ...e instructions can cause personal injury or water damage to the premises or could result in a faulty installation or damage the new cartridge 1 Assemble upper and lower handle adapter and the handle hub insert handle adapter for Concentric models to new cartridge with the handle screw Turn stem to the ON position waterway holes in cartridge are lined up 2 Insert the cartridge straight into the val...

Page 85: ...tem must point UP when mounting the knob handle down for lever handle If cold water is on left side and hot water is on right side red flat pointed down remove cartridge and reinstall 180 Removal and Replacement 1 Cover carpet and cover bottom of shower pan to protect them from damage 2 Disconnect city water Shut off water pump 3 Open drain valves 4 Open galley lavatory and shower faucets and allo...

Page 86: ...lug or open petcock on the exterior face of the water heater Sky Deck owners must be sure the shut off valve to the wet bar is open for the roof plumbing to properly drain It is located inside the washer dryer cabinet Lift the cover behind the appliance to access the valve 4 The toilet water valve should be left in open position while draining water It is located in the lavatory cabinet 5 While th...

Page 87: ...tion fills all water lines Flush toilet Work shower hand spray while holding down in tub 7 Shut off the pump and close all faucets 8 Disconnect the hose length from pump inlet fitting and reconnect water system inlet line Winterize Your Optional Icemaker 1 Remove the Airstream installed supply hose and the small clear Dometic supply water line from the solenoid located in the exterior refrigerated...

Page 88: ... through the fresh water system follow these steps to winterize your machine With the machine power OFF turn the Wash Temperature knob to HOT Turn the Program Selector knob to Regular Wash located in the Cotton Heavy Duty section of the dial Turn the power ON for 1 minute Advance the selector to Reset With the machine power OFF turn the Wash Temperature knob to COLD Turn the Program Selector knob ...

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Page 90: ... QV477X barb RB Shut off valve 3 801698 11 QQT333X barb tee 4 801698 10 QQE33X barb el 5 801698 04 QQE33BTX B x MPT barb el 6 801698 05 QQE33BSXP B x FTP swivel el Not shown 801698 01 E Pex tubing white 801698 21 E Pex tubing red 801698 15 crimp ring 601791 01 Water pump Aquatec 801733 Hose vinyl riser G 28 ...

Page 91: ...the gray water tank is drained after the waste tank the soapy water will help keep the sewer hose and outlet clean When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet When you are in a park and connected to a sewer outlet keep the black water holding tank dump valve closed and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes almost full ONLY BY SENDING A LARGE VOLUME OF LIQUID THROUGH THE BLACK WATER HO...

Page 92: ...Drain Systems Cleaning There are many deodorizers on the market in tablet liquid and powder form These not only combat odor but also stimulate the bacteria that works to dissolve the solids in your tank Picking a deodorizer with lubricating qualities will ease slide valve operation The only cleaning agents that can be used without causing harm to the system are household ammonia and tri sodium pho...

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Page 94: ...Continuous waste 1 8 601160 Pipe 3 ABS DVW 9 601266 Flange closet 3 x 4 slip fit 10 600820 3 single socket 90 degree 11 195329 229 Reducer adapter 3 to 1 5 12 601700 Hose drain Kaf Flex 1 13 601482 Dump valve rotating assembly 14 601676 Adaptor threaded 1 male 15 60308 Adaptor ABS female Sloan 16 600442 Swivel strainer adaptor tub drain 17 600308 Adaptor ABS female Sloan 18 601699 Adaptor 1 MPT x ...

Page 95: ...ide of the bowl Water will continue to run into the bowl for a short time after the pedals are released When you wish to conserve water hold the hand spray head over the bowl and hold down the thumb operated lever Now when you depress the pedal all the water is routed through the hand spray CAUTION When you dump the bowl of the toilet make sure all paper and solids have cleared the slide mechanism...

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Page 97: ...ssis battery disconnect switch is on USE The coach batteries are used for interior lighting exhaust fans generator water pump central control panel entertainment center optional 12 volt convenience outlets and the refrigerator when it is switched to 12 volt power The generator also charges all batteries when it is running through the 120 volt city power system that powers the inverter converter Th...

Page 98: ...liner fuses are located in the lower compartment forward of the roadside front wheel Many interior lights have been included in your motorhome to give you almost infinite variable light intensity Just inside the main door are switches for the step patio light aux Batt 390 only and forward ceiling lights The forward ceiling lights must have their switches on before the remote switch on the panel wi...

Page 99: ...t bulb for that light Failure to heed this warning could cause fire property damage personal injury or death Basic 12V Wiring On the following pages are 12 volt wiring diagrams The first drawing simply labeled 12V Wiring will probably be the most useful It shows how the power from the batteries reaches the main components All the batteries are located in a lower compartment behind the curbside rea...

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Page 126: ...om via a 3 4 female NPT spin in thread The sensor is solid state there are no moving parts to wear or maintain Because the principle of operation does not involve any electrical current flow through the tanks contents conducted or induced the nature of the fluid in the tank is unimportant The monitor system has been calibrated at the factory and should never need another calibration If you feel th...

Page 127: ...ED 1 4 Red LED 1 8 to Empty Gray Water Black Water are as follows Green LED Empty to 5 8 Yellow LED 3 4 Red LED 7 8 to Full TO OBTAIN EXACT READING To obtain an exact reading of all systems press and release the status button one time The monitor will flash the LED beside the system it is about to report It will than display the exact condition of that system by lighting the bar graph from Empty t...

Page 128: ...ostics Display will light the Fresh Water Gray Water 1 Gray Water 2 Black Water and LP Gas The Diagnostic LED will light green If a sensor is installed and is working correctly the LED beside the system will light green If a sensor is not installed or is not connected the LED beside the system will display yellow If a system LED displays yellow it will not be included in the calibration routine Th...

Page 129: ...en Y Yellow Blank no LED lit STEP 4 Action Fill all water holding tanks to the level that you want the monitor to report empty Minimum suggested is liquid just covering the sensor When all tanks are set to the desired level press and release the status button 1 time Result Display will go blank for a few moments while the empty values are being read When the system has completed reading the empty ...

Page 130: ...ion the LED beside it will light red and that system will not be reported in normal operation In the event that a system fails calibration turn off the monitor and repeat calibration procedure The most likely cause for a failure is that the full level was not set the minimum of 4 inches above the empty level If all installed systems display a green LED proceed to step 6 In this example Fresh Gray ...

Page 131: ...amage Turn elevating crank in the Down direction until resistance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel position Checking Operation 1 Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotate antenna for best picture and sound 2 Turn off switch on power supply Picture on TV receiver should be considerably degraded with the power off DO S 1 Do check parking location for obstructions before raising antenna ...

Page 132: ... It is not necessary to remove the rotating gear housing 11 from the base plate 14 or remove the antenna from the roof to replace the shaft and gear assembly STEP 1 Lower antenna to travel position Loosen set screw on elevating crank 23 remove crank spring 20 and directional handle 19 STEP 2 Remove top retaining ring 5 from top pin 4 holding top elevating tube in rotating gear housing and remove p...

Page 133: ...met Plastic 8 EG 87 Elevating Gear 9 Tube Square Elevator 10 Elevating Shaft Assy 11 Housing Rotating Gear 12 Ring Quad Seal 13 Bearing Nylon 14 Housing Base Plate 15 Bearing Nylon 17 Plate Ceiling 18 Screw 19 Handle Directional 20 Spring Handle 21 Decal Crank Cover 22 Bearing Nylon 23 Elevating Crank Set Screw 27 Boot Gear Housing 30 Bumper Rubber 31 Screw H 37 ...

Page 134: ...housing makes antenna virtually impervious to weathering and other change The unique omnidirectional characteristics provide excellent reception without the need for a complex rotor system or raising and lowering the antenna The surface of the antenna is a tough laminated ultraviolet shield Clean only with mild soap and water Use no solvents alcohol or cleaning fluids Parts list 10 32 hex nut Nylo...

Page 135: ...abeled PREP WIRE CEILING and the other is PREP WIRE PORTABLE PREP WIRE CEILING is used for roof mounted antenna The end of the cable for the antenna is located in the roof centered side to side and about four inches behind the front roof cross member Under the outer roof sheet in this same area is a stiffener plate about a foot square to help support the antenna and it s attachments The other end ...

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Page 137: ...so city power coming in goes through the switch and on to the main circuit breakers When the generator is started and the delay feature is satisfied the switching device goes to the second set of points This cuts the contact between the city power and the breaker box and makes the contact between the generator and the breaker box A latch at the top of the front license plate area releases the gene...

Page 138: ... will supply you with quiet AC power to operate your electrical appliances Inverters convert 12 volt direct current DC into 120 volt alternating current AC There are three factors to consider when you select the appliances that you would like to operate with the inverter Those considerations are battery reserve capacity maximum wattage and typical operating times of appliances Good estimating of t...

Page 139: ...y operate Table 1 indicates the typical wattage of various appliances Largest bank of incandescent light bulbs that the inverter can start simultaneously and operate for at least one minute Notes If the current draw at 120 VAC is known then the battery amperage at 12VDC will be 10 times the AC amperage divided by the efficiency 90 in this table Motors are normally marked with their running rather ...

Page 140: ...nnections Check charge and condition of batteries Check and clean all connections Check all AC output connections Inverter clicks every 10 to 15 seconds interrupting power Output of inverter wired back to the input standby model only Check for proper AC input and Out put wiring Charger is inoperative or intermittent AC input voltage does not match inverter Spec Charger controls improperly set Chec...

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Page 142: ...ous receptacle removed 4 Examples of a short are A The black wire of the 120V system contacting the white wire bare wire or grounded surface B An internal short in a 120V appliance Any damaged wire must be replaced The National Electric Code does not permit splicing 120V wiring outside an outlet box or junction box Also the wire must not be exposed to an area such as a sharp metal edge that may da...

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Page 145: ...ystem Components If the PV power system includes other components batteries charge controllers inverters etc be one to follow the safety recommendations of the manufacturers of these devices General Handling and Use The module is rugged but it should be handled carefully In particular impact on the front or rear surface can damage it For protection against electrical shock use properly insulated t...

Page 146: ...on monitor panel will be lit When the current falls below 0 25 amps the CHARGING LED goes out and the CHARGE LED will come on See figure on this page The voltage thresholds are temperature compensated to ensure proper charge on the batteries See solar charging schematic on the next page Problem Possible Cause Solution CHARGING LED Solar panel not putting out sufficient power Does not come on Check...

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Page 148: ...rections CLEANING OF EXTERIOR PLASTIC SURFACES Recommendation for cleaning Exterior Surfaces is a solution of warm water and a mild Dish washing Detergent soap CAUTION Do not use cleaners that contain esters halogenated solvents aromatic solvents ketones and strong acids or bases CIRCUIT PROTECTION A 10 amp fuse is located in the On Off toggle on control To replace fuse grasp On Off toggle and pus...

Page 149: ...nect w 1res to defective switch and pull forward will gentle rocking motion from backside of panel easing switch out Install new switch and secure using clip retainer on backside of control panel Reconnect wiring terminals to switch BULB REPLACEMENT Remove four 4 screws and retaining bezel Pull bulb assembly forward and disconnect spade connectors from back of bulb Reconnect spade terminals to new...

Page 150: ...y find voltage much lower Your air conditioner will probably not function if the current drops below 105 volts Low voltage is usually associated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks but many people have found their homes built only twenty or thirty years ago may not be capable of operating the air conditioner on some receptacles Parking your motorhome so the power cord can be plunged into...

Page 151: ...rect from the manufacturer or your Airstream dealer The manufacturer also offers a detailed service guide for your furnace WARNING Carefully read all the manufacturer s instructions prior to operating NEVER store flammable material next to the furnace If warranty service is required use only a service location recommended by the furnace manufacturer or your Airstream dealer The furnace is located ...

Page 152: ...s or in severe cases completely block it resulting in a loss of cooling Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss of cooling The vehicle needs to be leveled only so it is comfortable to live in no noticeable sloping of floor or walls When the vehicle is moving the leveling is not critical as the rolling and p...

Page 153: ...are for removal of the complete oven If you have a microwave problem please contact the appropriate manufacturer Dometic Sales Corporation Sharp Electronics Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway 10 Sharp Plaza P O Box 490 Paramus New Jersey 07652 Elkhart IN 46515 201 5112 0055 219 295 5228 The following steps will remove the microwave 1 Remove the long crown molding running along the top of the roof...

Page 154: ... all expelled from the lines Turning the switch off for 30 seconds then back on reinstates the try mode 110 Volt Operation This same switch provides power to the heating element DO NOT use unless you are sure the water heater is full Open a faucet and see if there is a full stream of water on the hot side Check that the bypass valves are in the normal flow position Valves A and C open Valve B clos...

Page 155: ...mately 4 This minimizes rapid recycling of the unit once desired temperature level is achieved 5 The rain sensor built into your fan will prevent excessive rain from entering coach through the open dome Maintain a setting above to the right of rain override zone and the dome will close when the sensor becomes wet WARNING Do not leave coach unattended with thermostat knob set in the rain override z...

Page 156: ...lack Water Holding Tank 55 Gal Fuel Tank Freightliner 150 Gal CHASSIS COMPONENTS Please read loading section in this manual Please refer to the weight tag in your motorhome for weights specific to your unit Trailer Hitch 10 000 lb GVW 1000 lb hitch weight GCWR 41 000 LBS GVWR 31 000 LBS GAWR Front 12 000 LBS GAWR Rear 19 000 LBS UBW 390 25 058 lbs 396 26 377 390SD 26 357 NCC 390 5 942 lbs 396 4 62...

Page 157: ...frost fans B 4 Dimensions J 1 Docking Lights B 4 Door Lock B 4 E 2 Drain Hose D 9 G 29 Drain Lines G 11 G 29 Drain Valves G 11 G 24 Drawers F 3 Driving B 1 Driving Lights B 4 Electrical System H 1 Electric Cord D 9 H 41 Electric Step C 10 Engine Access C 1 F 1 Escape Window D 1 D 9 Extended Stay D 9 Exterior E 1 Faucets G 12 Fabrics Cleaning F 1 Filter Water G 6 G 12 G 15 Floor Tile F 2 Front End ...

Page 158: ...C 20 Storage B 1 Switches armrest dash B 4 Tank Capacities J 1 Tank Drain D 8 G 29 Tank Sewage G 29 Tank Water G 5 Tank LPG G 1 G 3 Telephone Hook up exterior D 9 Tires Pressure A 7 B 5 C 4 Tires Support C 2 Toilet G 33 Towing B 5 TV Antenna H 35 Upholstery F 1 Utility Compartment G 11 Ventilation D 8 Walls F 3 Washing Waxing E 1 Warning Introduction Warranty A 1 A 4 Warranty Transfer A 3 Warranty...

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