Airstream Land Yacht 1989 Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Land Yacht 1989

Page 1: ...OWNER S MAI LAND YACHT MOTORHOME By ...

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Page 3: ...ORIZATION CARD This card entitles you under the exclusive Airstream Certified Performance Checkout Program to a 1000 mile or 60 day whichever comes first Performance Check of your Airstream Land Yacht Motorhome After delivery of your motorhome ...

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Page 5: ...r feel you may be getting in over your head please see your dealer to have the repairs made The operation and care of component parts such as chassis refrigerator furnace water heater and others are explained in this manual However you will also find manufacturer s information supplied in a packet included with this manual All information illustrations and specifications contained in the literatur...

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Page 7: ...ols Instruments Trailer Towing Driving Tips Pre Travel Check List CHASSIS Engine Axle Brakes Air Suspension Tires Wheels Cruise Control Windshield Wiper Step CAMPING Camping Safety Overnight Stop Winter Traveling Extended Stay EXTERIOR Cleaning Windows Doors INTERIOR FURNISHINGS ACCESSORIES Lounges Tables Fabric Care Features Fixtures ...

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Page 9: ...Faucets Toilet Drainage System H ELECTRICAL Battery Energenius System 12 Volt system Monitor Panel TV Antenna Keyless Entry System Remote Mirrors 110 Volt System I APPLIANCES Air Conditioner Furnace Refrigerator Range Oven Microwave Oven Water Heater Power Roof Vent J SPECIFICATIONS ...

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Page 11: ... TV and Radio Backing Monitor Microwave Oven General Motors Chassis AC Power Plant The above items will be handled by their respective service points and according to their written policy This limited warranty does not include failure caused by accident abuse normal wear overload or any cause not attributable to a defect in original material or workmanship of the motorhome or component equipment a...

Page 12: ...nuals furnished by the chassis appliance and other manufacturers Installations not Covered Airstream Inc does not accept any responsibility in connection with any of its motorhomes for additional equipment or accessories installed at any dealership or other place of business or by any other party Such installation of equipment or accessories by any other party will not be covered by the terms of t...

Page 13: ...l damages would be stained curtains due to rain leaks or delaminated floor caused by a plumbing leak Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Warranty Transfer This limited warranty is transferable to subsequent owners for the duration of the warranty period Warranty transfer application fo...

Page 14: ...acturers should be completed promptly preferably at time of purchase Your motorhome chassis is prechecked by its manufacturer before delivery to Airstream All service to the chassis must be performed by the manufacturer according to the manufacturer s warranty and service policies Literature is supplied with each Airstream motorhome which gives important information concerning its warranty coverag...

Page 15: ...s possible to such items as tires curtains or upholstery Steel or metal surfaces are subject to the elements causing rust and corrosion which is normal and beyond the control and responsibility of Airstream Overload Damage due to loading beyond capacity or to cause improper balance is not covered by the Airstream Limited Warranty The Airstream motorhome body is engineered to properly handle any no...

Page 16: ...you need service Major service under your Airstream Limited Warranty is available through our nationwide network of Airstream Dealer Service Centers An up to date list of Dealer Service Centers has been provided with your new motorhome This list is current as of the date of publication Occasionally dealerships change or new dealers are added who may not appear on this list For this reason it is su...

Page 17: ... corrective action to lessen the damages which might result from such defect Airstream will not be responsible for damages which could have been avoided Airstream s responsibility is defined solely by the Airstream Limited Warranty and Airstream is not responsible for or bound by representations or warranties made by any of its dealers Your Airstream Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent ...

Page 18: ... locks Exterior Hinges LPG Regulator Main Door Striker Pocket Tag Axle Wheel Lug Bolts Range Exhaust Hood Roof Vent Elevator Screws Main Door Step Rear Suspension Air Tank Lubricate with dry graphite Lubricate with light household oil Check bottom vent for obstructions Coat with paraffin Add lithium bearing grease to tag axle Torque to 90 95 ft lbs Clean fan blades and wash filter Lubricate with l...

Page 19: ...tem Replace in line filter at fuel tank EVERY YEAR OR 12 000 MILES Battery Clean neutralize and coat terminals with petroleum jelly LP Tank Have purged by LP supplier Seams Check seal on exterior seams windows lights and vents Reseal with Kool Seal or equivalent as needed Tag Axle Wheel Bearing Clean Repack A 9 ...

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Page 21: ...stored on exterior of vehicle are securely tied down 5 Would any items stored on exterior of vehicle present a clearance problem INTERIOR CHECK LIST BEFORE DRIVING OFF 1 It is important that the main door and cab door be completely closed and locked during travel As an added precaution we recommend the dead bolt also be locked on the main door 2 Turn off living area water pump 3 Check that refrige...

Page 22: ...s firmly attached while the motorhome is in motion The driver should adjust his seat so that 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 hip bone structure instead ...

Page 23: ...DASH CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS B 3 Air pressure gauge 12 Door lock switch ...

Page 24: ...e You may also start the generator so the converter system will provide current as well as the engine alternator 7 Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel left in your tank As you become familiar with your particular motorhome you will have a better idea of how much fuel is actually left at any indicated level 8 Oil Presure Gauge Oil pressure will vary with ambient temperatu...

Page 25: ...or on long steep grades the needle will climb as you would expect The engine should not be operated under load if the needle reaches the red warning band See your Chevrolet driver s manual for detailed instructions 18 Radio Tape Player Complete instructions for the operation of the entertainment center is furnished with each new motorhome 19 Compartment lights This switch controls the lights in th...

Page 26: ...the signal will cancel and the lever will return to horizontal TURN SIGNAL R H TURN MOVE UPWARD L H TURN MOVE DOWNWARD Lane Change Signal In some turns such as changing lanes the steering wheel is not turned far enough to cancel the turn signal For convenience you can flash the turn signal by moving the lever part way ie the first step and holding it there The lever will return to horizontal when ...

Page 27: ...ace as long as needed For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first stop For high speed wiping turn the band to the next stop Turn the band back to OFF to turn off the wipers To use the wipers with a delay between sweeps turn the band on the turn signal lever to ON Turn the Delay band away from you to control the amount of delay The wipers will move more often the closer ...

Page 28: ... speed to a higher control speed The controls are part of the turn signal lever The Cruise switch must be moved to ON before the system will work The Set Coast button is in the end of the turn signal lever To Engage at Cruising Speed Accelerate to the desired speed push in the Set Coast button all the way and release it or use the Resume Accel R A switch during first engagement only Take your foot...

Page 29: ...stopping Sliding cruise switch to Resume Accel position and holding the switch in longer than 1 second will accelerate the vehicle until the switch is released The speed at which the switch is released will become the new cruising speed rSET Depress button and release at desired control speed COAST Depress button and hold until vehicle speed decreases to desired speed Release button at desired spe...

Page 30: ...seats will adjust three ways for maximum comfort Three levers control the operation Moving the upper lever on the right side rearward allows the seat to recline The lower lever on the right side when moved forward allows the seat to swivel Pushing the lever on the left side to the left allows the seat to slide forward or backward POWER SEAT CONTROLS Power seat controls have three switches The cent...

Page 31: ...s can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer and can be checked by weighing separately the loaded trailer and then the tongue When towing trailers tires should be inflated to the highest pressures shown on the information plate attached to the dash of your motorhome The allowable passenger and cargo load GVW of this vehicle is reduced by an amount equal to the trailer tongue...

Page 32: ...bjects and cleanliness Home 1 Leave house key with your neighbor 2 Store valuables and important papers in a safe place 3 Discontinue newspaper milk and other deliveries 4 Ask the Post Office to hold your mail for you 5 Arrange with the telephone company for discontinued or vacation service 6 Arrange care for your pets 7 Have your lawn garden and houseplants cared for 8 Lock all windows and doors ...

Page 33: ...for everyone and toilet articles Motoring Essentials 1 Display registration properly 2 Carry an extra set of ignition and trunk keys in a separate pocket or in your wallet 3 Keep an operating flashlight with fresh batteries in the glove compartment 4 Pack so that you can reach the tools without completely unpacking 5 Keep sharp or hard articles securely packed wherever they may be 6 Do not pack th...

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Page 35: ...gine Transmission Brakes Except Tag Axle Steering Assembly Front Spindle Bearings Steel Wheels Air pumps for Pollution Control Alternator Airstream Tag Axle Complete Rear Air Bag Suspension Drive Shafts Front Shock Absorbers Auxiliary Heater Cruise Control Dash Air Conditioner Heater Turn Signals Front Suspension Air Bags Except Shocks Drive Axle and Hubs Rear Shocks Automotive Fuse Panel Radiator...

Page 36: ...tom of the reservoir tank should be depressed until al liquid has been expelled In high humidity areas and during winter months the tank should be drained on a more frequent basis LOW AIR PRESSURE If the air pressure gauge on the dash indicates a lower than normal pressure the system should be checked First check the air pressure in the tank The tank is located behind the drive axle and has a tire...

Page 37: ...ess brakes The spring of the Dura Torque axle comes from four rubber rods extending into the axle tube on each end CAUTION Do not allow heat to be applied to the axle tube The rubber rods are not visible and will be damaged by excessive heat Alignment of this unique axle is accomplished by bending cold the axle tube If realignment should ever be required your dealer can give you the location of th...

Page 38: ...al measurement could be 9 1 2 to 10 3 4 A good rule of thumb is to not try to alter the height unless you have good reason to believe there is a problem Each motorhome is weighed and the leveling valves adjusted and rechecked at the factory The criteria is 3 000 lbs total weight on the tag axle Since the setting is made by actual weight instead of height the height will vary to some degree The bag...

Page 39: ...ly tank The air supply tank provides pressure to the intake side of the leveling valve When the leveling valve is opened by the body of the coach lowering over the chassis the air pressure is supplied to both air bags through a T raising the coach back to the proper height The high pressure switch controls the air pressure in the air supply tank The switch comes on when the pressure drops below 80...

Page 40: ...compressor the solenoid closes The reason for the solenoid is to allow the compressor to start under a no load condition The tire type valve on the bottom of the air supply tank should be drained occasionally by depressing the valve stem Hold it down until all moisture is drained A good habit would be to drain the air tank at each oil change In some high humidity areas you may want to do it on a m...

Page 41: ...supplied to the solenoid closing it and to the compressor When the pressure reaches about 100 psi the points in the switch open cutting power from the compressor and solenoid The solenoid assumes its normally open position which relieves air pressure from the compressor so it won t be starting under load during the next cycle The air pressure sender is plumbed to the air bags It senses the pressur...

Page 42: ... and have mechanics totally familiar with the system On our motorhomes we ve selected a pendulum type brake controller for its simplicity and dependability It has been preset at the factory and further adjustments should not be necessary Occasionally as the mating surfaces wear into each other it might be a good idea to reduce braking a little The controller is mounted on the left side of the stee...

Page 43: ...rrent to the brake lights senses the release current flow to the brake magnet is stopped TAG AXLE ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY 12 Kelsey Hayes Brake Assembly 1 Unicast hub and drum 10 Brake adjusting hole cover 2 Hold down cups 11 Brake mounting stud 3 Retractor spring 12 Magnet spring 4 Shoe and lining 1 primary 13 Magnet assembly 1 secondary 14 Magnet retaining ring 5 Lever RH LH 15 Hold down springs...

Page 44: ...f controller downward bump it against the heel of your other hand Volt meter should show increase in proportion to the distance the internal pendulum of the controller is swinging 2 To Check Magnet A Using a DC ammeter with a minimum connect as shown in Fig 1 range of 0 10 amps B Wiggle magnet leads and rap on magnet C If ammeter shows any current a short should be replaced is indicated and magnet...

Page 45: ...mature plate If this condition exists the lever assembly should be replaced When reinstalling magnets be sure to install the loom lead wires properly avoiding kinks and allowing ample clearance for the lever to move through its full travel Operate the lever in both directions to be sure the loom moves properly without binding kinking or interfering with lever movement 2 Wheel Bearing Maintenance A...

Page 46: ...pletely around circumference of bearing See Illus L Use No 2 grade 265 ASTM penetration or equivalent grease M Liberally coat outside of inner bearing Place in drum and install new grease seal with wooden or leather mallet N Carefully place drum on spindle to avoid damaging grease seal O Install packed and coated outer bearing spindle washer and spindle nut P While rotating the wheel tighten the s...

Page 47: ... to remove more than 060 from the original drum diameter 030 per side The drum should be discarded if it must be bored more than 060 over its original diameter to clean up the surface 5 Brake Lining A Inspect the brake linings for wear If a lining is worn to the rivets it should be replaced Inspect for uneven lining wear patterns such as shown in Fig 4 and replace if this condition exists Wear pat...

Page 48: ... 8 high until tag axle tires clear ground 2 Set hand brake and chock tires securely 3 Remove rubber plug and tighten the brake adjustment screw while spinning the wheel until heavy drag is felt 4 Back off adjustment until tire spins freely 5 Repeat on other side C 14 ...

Page 49: ...by non use Usually corrected by normal continued use Selective resistor setting incorrect Readjust to increase resistance Weak Brakes Poor connection Check that all connections are clean and tight Short Circuit Check electrical circuit Worn or defective magnets Replace magnets Poor brake adjustment Adjust brakes Backing plates bent or misaligned Check backing plate and flanges Correct if necessary...

Page 50: ...Y round CAUSE Broken magnet lead wires Bench check magnets Replace if REMEDY necessary CAUSE Loose wheel bearings Check and adjust bearing REMEDY PROBLEM Dragging brakes CAUSE Brakes adjusted incorrectly Check brake adjustment REMEDY CAUSE Electrical defect in controller Insufficient gap between REMEDY controller contactor strip and coil may cause brakes to be on continuously Correct condition CAU...

Page 51: ... Proper adjustment will minimize the noise FRONT SUSPENSION The only alteration Airstream makes on the Chevrolet front suspension is to replace the shock absorbers with a double action shock The new shock is surrounded with a coil spring that is adjustable We set the spring in a no load position In other words as the motorhome is sitting still there is no force on the spring either up or down When...

Page 52: ...heater see the Appliance Section of this manual The water heater with motor aide has caused some complaints It seems that once you take your motorhome out for a long drive you can t light the burner of the water heater because the water is already hot FUEL SYSTEM CHEVROLET The fuel system on the Airstream motorhome is stock from the electrical fuel pump forward The electric fuel pump and in line f...

Page 53: ...ressures should be checked at least monthly and when significantly changing the load you plan to carry in your motorhome Always check tire inflation pressures when the tires are cold Standard inflation pressures for tires are listed in the Minimum Tire Inflation Pressure at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Chart Front and rear pressures are shown for each model and GVWR and are based on the GVWR and fr...

Page 54: ... removing steel wheel rim to change a tires loosen all wheel nuts approximately flush with end of stud then tap clamp ring to loosen rim Do not remove nuts until clamp rings are free or clamp ring may fly off of stud When installing rim be sure pins on clamp ring face outboard Then tighten attaching nuts alternately and evenly to avoid excessive wheel run out See torque values and sequence diagram...

Page 55: ...and to adjust the tire pressures front and rear WARNING Wheel nuts should be tightened at certain intervals See Wheel Nut tightening Sequence There are three different tire rotations we recommend on the 32 ft model Rotation A and B as illustrated on the following page are to be used witi steel wheels Rotation A should be done at approximately 6 000 miles and Rotation B at 12 000 miles Rotation C i...

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Page 58: ...S t a T do signal will cancel and the lever will return to horizonal C pleted the TURN SIGNAL R H TURN MOVE UPWARD L H TURN MOVE DOWNWARD Lane Change Signal enouErto can ceT he3 cha in la es the steering wheel is not turned far signal by moving the SerTi F r nve ie ca 5 can flash the turn LANE CHANGE CHANGE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT LANE MOVE UPWARD TO 1ST STOP CHANGE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT LANE MOVE DOWNWAR...

Page 59: ...d the band in place as long as needed For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the finst stop For high speed wiping turn the band to the next stop Turn the band back to OFF to turn off the wipers Tn use the wipers with a delay between sweeps turn the band on the turn qiP nal lever toP ON Turn the Delay band away from you to control the amount of delay The wipers will move more...

Page 60: ...ifi 81 k VhThe Cruise switch must be end of the turn signal lever W r he Set Coast button is in the To Engage at Cruising Speed and release it ior use i the Set Coast button all the way engagement only Take your foot off hp61 R A switch during first speed will be maintained up or down hill rhac elerator Pedal and the set disengage when you apply the brakes It wil U1SHe Contro1 is designed to Resum...

Page 61: ...itch your vehicle will accelerate to the cruising speed set before braking or stopping swSct is iellased The speed at which the switch is released will become the new cruising speed r SET Depress button and release at desired control speed J_COAST Depress button and hold until vehicle speed decreases to desired speed Release button at desired speed slider RESUME Momentarily sliding the lever in th...

Page 62: ...he speed set before CAUTION We recommend that vou no mot slippery road conditions or in congested traffic y Ur CnUSe C tro1 on INSTALLATION TEST Attach the main wire harness to the eiectronics package as shown completely befOT Xin tTf oad that yOU read this section sPee Turif the gniUo key on but oii start lhe engine 3 be eaSily Move the control arm switch to the on oositinn Th go on then depress ...

Page 63: ...mph Power Eleclronjc Modu Engage Light Increase 1 Centering Adjustment Tap the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control Allow the vehixde J o slow down to about 45 mph and then turn the controlarm fsU position The cruise control should engage and accelerate the vehicle bac to 55 mph Sensitivity Adjustment Note Normally no adjustment of the electronic sensitivity is required as it rnr eset at th...

Page 64: ...ectrical plug in connection connectors for proper upland S PaCkage IS W th brate pedal A Check between Pin 16 and ground Should have 12 volts L brake switchCk f r Pr Per Connection at hot side of B fCtrWee Pln 17 and ground Should have 0 volts pedal depressed P P Slti a d 12 volts with brake 2 Lli ltS With pedal in P P sit cheek brake witch adjustment if adjustment is OK replace vehicle brake swit...

Page 65: ... VIII Does not coast when SET COAST or SET DECEL switch is held in SET COAST or SET DECEL position A Check control switch 1 If switch is okay check linkage to throttle for any restriction then conduct servo test If all tests in this section check out replace electronics package IX Servo motor runs with throttle at idle position ignition key and control arm on A Check for excess slack in the servo ...

Page 66: ...A and B check okay replace the servo C beea tk leasHT u iu8 groand with a voltmeter Should e at least 12 1 2 volts engine running L n re locate P wer source or make needed repairs to vehicle s electrical system V Surging A uheC thatui en ine rock under load is not pulling servo throttle cable at the carburetor P g 0 1 If still surges replace servo VI Check between Pins 7 and 8 on electronic packag...

Page 67: ...tronic package comes on during road test but cruise control will not engage A Depress set button at desired speed Remove foot from throttle Allow vehicle speed to decrease at least 5 mph 1 If speed decreases more than 3 mph before speed holds then centering control may require adjustment Refer to installation instructions regarding adjustment of centering B Check between pin 1G and ground Should h...

Page 68: ...this test the servo clutch the servo or the throttlTltakage will Sir 8 aPP y V ltage damage to PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THIS TEST 2 3 4 CONTROL SWITCH TEST 1 Remove electronics package 2 Connect one lead of ohmmeter to Pin 6 of the connector 3 Set the ohmmeter range to RX100 4 Sallow ther 0hmmeter lead t0 plns 1 through 5 in tur refer to 5 activated the meter should read 6 ta swi...

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Page 70: ... Package Main wire harness T Connector Signal generator Cable extension Electric Servo Assembly Consisting of A Electric Servo B Servo pigtail harness C Servo cable assembly D 1 4 Hex nut E 1 4 star washer Servo bracket Control arm Wire tie 1 4 self tapping screw ...

Page 71: ...t present replace electronics module D Pin 10 on electronics module should have 12 volts If not present replace electronic module E Pins 8 9 on electronic module should have 12 volts 1 If present check red and green wires on external relay for good connections and 12 volts a If present check for 12 volts at low speed terminals to motors Pins 1 3 If present check motor windings and grounds b If not...

Page 72: ...ECK SOLUTION I Windshield washer does not pump and wipers do not work A Pin 17 on electronics module should have 12 volts 1 present replace electronics module 2 If not present replace smart stick switch II Windshield washer pumps water but wipers do not work A Verify Pin 17 has 12 volts I If present replace electronics module III Windshield washer does not pump but wipers work A Inspect for proper...

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Page 74: ...n fuse in the headlight circuit or headlight switch wiring wh iCk bfWfen Pin E and ground with an ohmmeter When thpUa n5 lhe headlight High Low beam switch than l ohV h t ohmmeter should read less 1 ohm If not replace smart stick switch Check between pins 1 j wittl an ohmmeter app y n oS hmS wiring6 harness WfaSSg to harness connector 1 g Wire 3 a If present check headlight wiring and bulb s b If ...

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Page 76: ...U CQ 5 WtDNCOOlOriNcO rHrtrtr trtMOJNN M K E r d kT to 0 04 IS PH QD 2 c m r 2 U_ V UC O 3 f a 1 o o 3 S U X 3 e E o I gE l l r C 1 cu J c CD 4 4 G c 0 M U WW J to r H C J bo a lo i T3 r X5 3 w r1 o u 10 0 CD C O x o j_t ro if C O 3 cp a Z rHNCO intDNCOOlO HlMrO dK Conlink assembly C S Nut lock 1 4 28 Not shown Gasket ...

Page 77: ...ct when the door is closed When parked open the door so the step is lowered Then shut t he swiitch off The step will remain in the lowered position and the step g the dash will be extinguished If you forget and leave the switch off as you leave Noretract the ignition is ON the wall switch is by passed and the step will retract when the door is closed WARNING If the wall switch is turned off and th...

Page 78: ...rom the converter is not adequate The stepTperatToT CaPaWe f produci 1S a minimum of 30 amps for proper If 1 c t Vo1 7 ho l ed up electrically backwards the step will not operate heg rV th COntr01 Unit is lost either between the control uSt and coach chas e thfher7idWiie fr0 thehlcontrol the step frame and the braided ground cable or between the coach battery and ground negative battery cable the ...

Page 79: ...er to the motor General Service Notes The following general service notes pertain to steps with the 8 control unit blue or yellow plastic control unit box If the power wire to the step is disconnected from its source and reconnected a spark is common This is caused by the momentary charging of the control unit and does not necessarily indicate the system is staying on causing a drain on the batter...

Page 80: ...ter between the Red wire from the coach half of the four way plug and the ground cable attached to the step frame See Fig 3 The reading should be about 12 volts DC If the voltage is low there may be a corroded or loose connection or low battery charge If the voltage reading is zero check the fuse circuit breaker and all connections Be sure there is a good ground connection from the step frame to t...

Page 81: ... way plug To check the door jamb switch connect the volt meter between the RED wfre from the coach four way plug and the Brown wire n the same plug See Fig 6 The reading should be about U volts when Ptheg door is oper Vground conneitio ft the dooTswftch This connection should be clean and tight See Step 8 of the HOOKUP PROCEDURE An improper ground can cause intermittent or erratic operation of the...

Page 82: ...ve extend the P C0ACH WIRING TEST PROCEDURE To the motor t P J mP the RED wire from the coach four way plug to s HF s s x ss If the motor fails to move the motor may be defective Tf the ctor STb anTfau X OPERATION 1 Check 6f dfcribed in the BASIC SUMMARY OF extending armo f f0 physlcai damaSe to the tread sliding rails LUBRICATION ANDCWnTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 18 f r r S ng Figure 6 Figure 7 Yellow GRO...

Page 83: ...step frame and disassembly of the mo or assembly to remove the motor TEST PROCEDURE CONTROL UNIT TEST 7 The motor must be operational to test the control unit using this procedure See MOTOR TEST PROCEDURE a round the negative post of a well charged 12 volt DC attery to the ground cable attached to the step frame well charged battery will read at least 12 7 volts DC when a oltmeter is connected bet...

Page 84: ...ated before testing the last afterfethlUre ThlS SSt wil1 only work if Performed immediately after the ignition safety system test If the control unit tests okay then recheck all wire and ground freTe fn0nS t Ift thft S UrCe f the trouble cannot be found feel ee to contact the customer service department for further information or assistance ilwf ab V do not check out the control unit may be defect...

Page 85: ...e may not pertain to your particular step model Views are typical to Doth ends of step 2 Figures 1 3 square shaft bearing lubricate around outside and under head of bearing 3 Figure 4 1 O D tube bearing lubricate around drive tube and between head of bearing and drive leg 4 Figure 4 on step models equipped with plastic cover this cover will have to be removed to lubricate center bearings Lubricate...

Page 86: ...damage to the step frame and or motor assembly may result 2 t0 the thteheste fS rfmfmr JUmper Wire t0 the motor te inul eversed on steps equipped with the yellow control unit box Remove the hair pin Item 6 from the clevis pin Item 7 Remove the clevis pin Item 7 from the cast block in the end of the cSf yi tI eV8casf b ck 1 If tNh0te rWMCh thP btoS IfhetheeViS Pi may haVe t0 be Pried reP lrive out ...

Page 87: ...bly exploded view drawing for the item numbers referred to in these instructions 1 Place the motor with the gear head up Remove the 1 4 20 self tapping screw Item 12 and the 1 1 4 long 10 self tapping screw Item 13 from the new motor if present 2 Set the gear case Item 11 on the motor and start the 1 4 20 self tapping screw Item 12 Do not tighten this screw 3 Turn the motor and gear case over and ...

Page 88: ...0 tr rsembly and instai1 L moim 11 Kthi m t0r assembly on the Step frame and tighten all same wfv theSoldN te Be SUre the m t0r assembly is Positioned the same way the old one was prior to removal 2 steTframe P throuSh the d a arms attached to the 10 R d 4th6 Cast b ock in the linkage assembly Item 8 9 or removed re th T aU ClevlS pi ln the same direction it was removed Install the hair pin Item 6...

Page 89: ...ead Screw 3 4 5 Motor 6 Hair Pin 7 Clevis Pin 8 Linkage for Motor Assy 8002 9 Linkage for Motor Assy 8278 10 Linkage for Motor Assy 8279 11 Gear GAse 12 1 4 20 Self Tapping Hex Washer Head Screw 5 8 13 10 self Tapping Hex Washer Head Screw 1 1 4 14 Gear 15 Gear Case Cover 16 Motor Mounting Plate ...

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Page 91: ...ke or steep cliff is just outside your escape window WARNING Read the directions carefully on the fire extinguisher If there is any doubt on the operation you and your family should practice then replace or recharge the extinguisher You wifi find your local fire department will be happy to assist you and answer any questions WARNING DON T SMOKE IN BED KEEP MATCHES OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN DO...

Page 92: ...th rec mmended by pressing on the to test the detector after Tnr L1 alarm sounds 1Vs a S od idea family hears the detector and knows Tow to reacT SUre y Ur TeeTTgnTl sTuTd onTe per mTTte F the l0W battery least 30 days P Ute The low battery signal should last at properly with thTfoltoTinTbatterieJ 011 batteries The detector will work Eveready 522 1222 216 Duracell MN1604 Gold Peak 1604P 1604S batt...

Page 93: ...ing Instructions Turning on Power Switch the unif alarm will beep for approximately one the surrounding atmosphere When the alarm stops tne mm on guard CAUTION n not naint the unit Do not spray directly onto the unit any chemicals hi cleaned air fresheners hair sprays insectrcides etc DO NOT DIRECT ANY FLAME OR OTHER INTENSE HEAT SOURCE AT THE UNIT rzjxnssffs in r s r stfssr srhES 1 Extinguish all...

Page 94: ...acuate the area 6 Call for professional help Fire Department fTXPL TSi DfD FIRE prevention is RAiwmT L PRACTICE PREPARE YOUR familiarize others with it SOUND COMMON SENSE PUT OWN SAFETY CHECK LIST AND D 4 ...

Page 95: ... volt current Longer Trips On a Longer trip when you Jayed where ewer io an utility r nXy SnfSSL are avaiiahie which list these dumping stations When you stop for the night your Airstream motorhome is built to be safely cxs r a parking spot as possible Hydraulic Leveling Jacks s 3S SS i sure to read the directions completely prior to op campgrounds Kwevet the r capabiimesX iSited and in some situa...

Page 96: ...ained luxury is to 1 Turn on LP gas supply and light appliance pilots if required 2 system W3ter PUmP and pen faucets until air is expelled from the Before moving on campsite both for behind Make sure turn off the LP gas and water pump check vour cleanliness and also be sure you haven t left anything everything is properly stowed y g D 6 ...

Page 97: ...tes you must use V0 tetot back on I the How long will it be before you heat back SnTsrMPHTm cause the interior of the motorhome to cool much faster than when it is parked 1 you must have a plentiful supply of propane gas 2 If your stay is longer than overnight you should endeav to have 120 Sere be a difficulty in starting the generator in the cold temperatures 3 Minimize use of electricity if 120 ...

Page 98: ...denses surface Temperature has a direct effect n a T avaiIable cool solid Cold air holds less moisture than warm air S3tUration P int immediately adjacent to cold outside nH F thlS reason th air causes water vapor to condense and wf 3 endows cools down and warmer inside surfaces are still dry oisture droplets even though producing activities 6 Important To n C trol is to reduce moisture keep the a...

Page 99: ...N A HOLE FOR LEVELING Hook Up to Water by attaching a 1 2 minimum high pressure water hose to the city water service or the hose from the water reel q PP Plug the Electrical Cable into the City Power Se fe e e cSa reSeS hfor the wire grounded and have the proper polarity See Electrical Section ior technical details A Cable TV Hookup is located on the roadside rear corner of the motortome It is alr...

Page 100: ...liances When you stay for extended periods where electric or water hookups are not available you must make regular checks on the condition of your 12 volt battery and the contents of your water tank Carry drinking water in a clean bucket to refill your tank When your waste tank nears capacity move your motorhome to a dumping location Sewage Outlet ...

Page 101: ...TORHOME IN THE SHADE OR ON A CLOUDY DAY WHEN THE SKIN IS COOL Oil grease dust and dirt may be removed by washing with any mild non abrasive soap or detergent Cleaning sh be followed by a thorough clean water rinse Spots and streaks may prevented by drying the unit with a chamois or a soft cloth S3 tratsyi an SsSS rr sjsrjtsr cleaning easier It is important to remove sap gum resin asphalt etc as so...

Page 102: ...e lock handle and the center panel of his will expose the door lock assembly as shown in the 0t fr H an the tumbler secured by an E ring no within the door frame are replaceable The spacing of and are onl available Premounted neli nl k mounting plate is attached by pop Snkage aieZly SCreWS g g through the latch Dy removing the two the inside door skin illustration other parts located the three maj...

Page 103: ...ity the peace of mind the one concealed key can give you is immeasurable Keyless Entry Programming Instructions The hidden program button as described below is located in your galley cabinet toward the main door We suggest more than one person in your family or traveitng comparuons become familiar with the system When you have some time play with it Change your codes around a few times until you f...

Page 104: ... continuously for 20 nds and Programming Codes A MASTER CODE CHANGING CODE B USER CODE ft 1 CHANGING CODE This code does not operate doors or trunk It only allows changing of USER CODE 1 THIS MUST BE SET FIRST To change this code press hidden programming button not on keypad Enter 1 1 1 9 then enter NEW MASTER CODE Wait 5 seconds This will be the code normally used by vehicle owner to unlock doors...

Page 105: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Keypad Electronics module Wire Harness Programming Button DEAD BOLT ASSEMBLY Used with Keyless Entry System E 5 ...

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Page 107: ...NG Always lower the safety Dinette Two different configurations of tables are used in the Land Yacht motorhomes One features a Corian table top with two pedestal type legs To make it into a bed the table is lifted clear of the tube legs and the legs are then removed from the floor sockets A slight twisting motion will aid m removing the legs from their sockets With the legs out ofthe J table top c...

Page 108: ...y overall Jids s r8 The following are the cleanability code used in the Airstream motorhomes instructions for the various fabrics Cleanability Codes CODE W S SfctEtacgaSH2hEuSaSrJ zssz CODE S Which is highly toxic Pretosf sPr0nUCt c0 taini e carto tetrachloride professional L CiCC eCsoC ECLch CODE W Apply foam with 1 r f t r by the manufacture of the fabric The ab Ve C de was deslS F 2 ...

Page 109: ...rear end of drapery track to wall both roadside and curbside 2 Slide draperies to the rear until they are clear of track 3 After reinstalling drapes replace screw in end of track Lounge Side Draperies Roadside and Curbside 1 Remove one lower curtain track stop by drilling out rivet with 1 8 drill bit 2 Remove screw from end of upper curtain track and slide curtains out end of track 3 After reinsta...

Page 110: ...EVER BE CAREFUL NOT TO SOAK THE CARPET WITH WATER Counter Areas The counter areas around the sink are of a high pressure laminate and can be cleaned with soap and water or you can use a common solvent on tough spots Be sure no abrasive cleaner is used as there is the possibility it could scratch the surface A protective pad should always be placed under hot utensils Optional Corian a DuPont materi...

Page 111: ...er cleaning and lasting beauty Stainless Steel Sink Stainless steel sinks are not harmed by boiling water However salt mustard mayonnaise and ketsup can cause pitting Stubborn stains will yield to paste made of water and slightly abrasive household cleaner Be sure to work in the direction of the polish lies on the steel to keep the original finish Fingerprints are sometimes a problem They can be m...

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Page 113: ...ably count on one month of usage from the tank If you have allowed the tank to run out air may have gotten into the lines In this event the air must be forced out through the lines by gas pressure before you can light the pilots Hold a match to the ot appliance closest to the tanks until it lights and stays lit Then move to the next closest etc WARNING All pilot lights and appliances must be tumed...

Page 114: ...pressure become nrDd Nf T Llse cooking appliances for comfort heating Cooking 0 e tt Seand ope 0window f0re 2SS ofHoxysen supply limited due to the size of the recreational dangers of asSTation 1 0 Whe US g the COOldng aPPliances will avoid not h 18 esPeciaUy important that cooking appliances Xmbthr heater WARNING Jr UI ing equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stoves shall not be used ...

Page 115: ... supply connection 4 Open doors and other ventilating openings 5 Leave the area until odor clears 6 Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again WARNING LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and t...

Page 116: ... WARNING Check vent each time bottle is obstructions filled to make sure it is clear from Gas 1 2 3 4 5 Regulator Removal Replacement Shut off main gas supply at the tank Remove the plastic protective cover from the regulator assembly Using two wrenches one to hold the line fitting and one to turn the aie nut disconnect the regulator from the flexible rubber line Disconnect the regulator from the ...

Page 117: ...main gas valve off at tank 2 Gaining access through the exterior door remove the 3 8 gas line to the refrigerator burner 3 Temporarily install a 3 8 gas shut off valve in line then turn on main gas 4 Place manometer hose on shut off valve and turn valve open 5 The optimum pressure is 11 5 inches of water column The pressure should never be less than 11 0 nor higher than 12 0 inches with all applia...

Page 118: ...hrough the bottom access panel below the wardrobe s sliding doors Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet and turn on the water pump switch located on the monitor panel For some time the open faucet will only sputter This is because the water heater is being filled and air is being pushed out through the lines Once the water heater is full a steady stream of water will come from the fau...

Page 119: ...o 1 gallon of water Common household bleaches are Purex and Chlorox Pour 1 gallon of hypochlorite solution for each 15 gallons of capacity into the empty water tank 3 Add enough potable water to completely fill the water system 4 Allow closed system to stand for three hours 5 Drain the hypochlorite solution from the system and refill with potable water 6 Excessive hypochlorite taste or odor remain...

Page 120: ...m0 th he motorhome is when theSlUS bel mST S makes unusual souS Causes of Improper Operation 1 Fauity Control Circuit Check the electrical system by energizing the Xnce fTtlicrtdicaS lJs of3 S le Id is or blown fuses ooen rSS f i T r suPP y clt d for loose splice connections gr ded Coi1 broke lead wires or 2 Burned Out Coil necessary Check nameplate Check for open supply voltage It circuited coil ...

Page 121: ... assembly with core spring tube sub assembly gasket 6 All parts are now accessible for cleaning Valve Reassembly 1 2 4 5 Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly Use exploded view for identification and placement of parts Lubricate gasket with Dow Corning 111 compound lubricant or an equivalent high grade silicone grease Note If core spring has been removed from core assembly be sure to ptce ndP...

Page 122: ...g spring 5 Make electrical hookup and restore electrical power TORQUE MOUNTING SCREWS IN A CRISSCROSS MANNER TO 9 2 INCH POUNDS 11 0 0 2 NEWTON METERS MOUNTING SCREW Vi it SEE NOTE 2 VALVE BODY NOTES 1 TO REMOVE RETAINING SPRING DISLODGE TOP SPRING COIL AND PRY THE SPRING UPWARD IF CORE SPRING HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM CORE SSFMR1 v U iT0 STALL SMALL OIAMETETI ENCM3F COn SPRtNG iri P Arf ASSEMBLY FIRS...

Page 123: ...L JR TONS DIAPHRAGM piston BOTTOMS SCREWS 2 SWITCH CAP LOWER HOUSING WOBBLE PLATE RING SPRING PLUNGER MICROSWITCH COMPLETE SWITCH ASSEMBLY CONICAL SPRING SWITCHING DIAPHRAGM CHECK VALVE UPPER tigSa HOUSING DISCHARGE k i P VALVE W f VALVE BODY y INLET VALVES VALVE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 124: ...icro switch remove the spring and pull out the black retaining ring This will allow the micro switch to fall free Replace parts in the reverse sequence Micro switch black retainer and the spring Reassemble cover to the main body Switch cap may be pointed up or down as desired providing wire has not been shorted Having replaced the micro switch be careful to rewire correctly Note If the positive wi...

Page 125: ...S 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 MOTOR RUNS BUT NO WATER FLOWS Is water tank empty Are there kinks in the inlet hose Is air leaking into inlet hose fittings Is inlet line or in line filter plugged If using a filter check the line just before the filter Is outlet hose kinked MOTOR...

Page 126: ...ressure area Look for a pump valve held open or a crack in the plastic parts PUMP DOES NOT ACHIEVE SHUT OFF e wal1 nSWltCh may be Used for temP rary control of the pump A low stulk Try aoiS the Cause 0r the PumP switch mechanism may be of a screwdriver if Th C3P n the 6nd f the pump with the handle normal lv w1 5 pamp aPPears in all other respects to run mechanism 1 t0 ShUt ff Y U m3y have t0 rePl...

Page 127: ... B would be removed to correct a problem in the pump head valves or pumping chambers Screws C would be removed to correct a problem in the automatic switch or check valve PUMP HEAD REPAIR Motor and drive train area Rarely does a problem occur in this area of the pump head If a part does fail it is quite easily replaced Just be certain to follow closely the sequence of parts as shown in the figure ...

Page 128: ...roken piston Insert the new piston through the diaphragm and slide the retaining ring on Rotate the piston until it drops into place in the drive plate Replace the screw and tighten until snug CAUTION Do not attempt to re use a piston once it has been removed 1 he Plastic stem if used a second time may not hold securely The second thread path removes additional material and there is then no real b...

Page 129: ...or coffee tea chocolate and soups WARNING This water is HOT Contact to the skin will cause discomfort and may cause injury WARNING Do not store paper towels or other flammable materials against the Insta Hot Water Dispenser The water pressure is and sputter dispenser is filled by simply opening the faucet when water available from your pump or city water The faucet will spit while filling until a ...

Page 130: ... 10 Nut tee 11 Bushing valve guide 12 O ring 29 64 OD 13 O ring 9 32 OD 14 Washer 15 Spring 16 Valve stem assy 17 Disc Valve Stem 18 Gasket Expansion Tube 19 Ball aspirator 20 Tank Assy 21 Nut compression 22 Sleeve ball 23 Thermostat 24 Thermal fuse assy 25 Nut 26 Plug Cord Set 27 Case 28 Electrical Cover Assy 29 Nut Cap 30 Plug Drain CANADIAN 31 Electrical Cover Assy G 18 ...

Page 131: ...tion and directly ertheTeenut on valve stem The Tee nut must be positioned to enter_the slot the handle Push handle directly downward engaging the Tee nut l the slot in the handle Engaging the handle will require some force but will snap in place Return handle to normal operating position Turn on water supply If water continues to flow from spout the Tee nut may need adjustmen Lmove handle turn Te...

Page 132: ... by grasping spout 4 The valve stem assembly is now exposed for removal 5 Note position of tee from valve stem used1Vto feToveT he a Spericial too o r W cS8 i enchfreraeu tT i mag etiC 1 4 S iv er Li Purchasehfrom6your Hwa e Tre ST 1 i X srasr assembly f todgSSr C Untercl Ckwise the valve stem aslwiiasivae 5S tube gasket THIN FILM orsiyLicONEeGRlAgSEra REPEAT USE NLY A VERY Reassemble in reverse T...

Page 133: ...reases recovery time You can exoect up to forty 6 oz cups of 190 water per hour by allowing all 2 minute recovery time between cups If you draw three 6 oz cups of hot water at once there will be a noticeable drop in the next cup of water Mter drawing 3 or 4 cups of water a 4 approx minute recove y time is necessary If all the water in the tank is drawn off a 10 to 15 minute recovery time is necess...

Page 134: ...4 copper tube at saddle valve Spen saddle lve fally to assure a good strong flow of water P If good ong flow close valve and reconnect 1 4 copper line If hls slow or not at ail saddle valve is plugged where it compleetely r SUPP y e S ot punctured RemoveSdTr fS StUCk t0 VaIve seat Disassemble unit nd fr m S6at area Insta11 new disc in valve stem Reinstall and reassemble S2ssaembfePanSdrHlalVe ShUt...

Page 135: ...use open Replace thermal fuse Open heating element Replace complete assembly Water not hot enough Thermostat not set high enough Turn thermostat adjusting screw clockwise to increase operating temperature Thermostat defective Replace thermostat Tank hot water supply exhausted Allow tank to recover to full operating temperature Unit spits when drawing first cup of water No aspirator ball Install as...

Page 136: ...ull Check for low water pressure Spout not fully until it bottoms seated Loosen set screw push spout down Tighten set screw S r SaL u Unti g StUd bent Not Perpendicular to tank Straighten stud Should be 90 degrees to tank face Water continuously drips from spout Valve not seated due to foreign object remove foreign object Tee nut not adjusted properly Adjust tee nut Valve disc missing Install valv...

Page 137: ...t is loose in sink Upper and lower nuts not tight Loosen bottom nut top nut firmly then retighten bottom nut Top nut has bad threads Replace top nut Expansion chamber tube threads not formed properly unit Tighten Replace G 25 ...

Page 138: ...aW 6 r m tbe rnotordome system If the and you get a steady f ow nf f S me me bef re a11 the air is expelled achieved at one fauLt the ot rf f tbeKfaucet 0nce a steady flow is the air in the lines goine to them SS U d 58 opened lonS enough to expel faucet if y f Xff has W S p3p SpWrotectf Tfrom St aZ IndUrfaPufets toTlZenely MgtpZsuZZ solfcTty wafeTs tems eS wtXSLtUhfofrrd r1the bathroom6 ZZ the b ...

Page 139: ...es the few rate will be gradually reduced When it becomes too slow for convenience the car ri ge very simply changed Follow the instructions on the cartridge We ad keeping a spare cartridge at all times To Remove Used Cartridge 1 Shut off water by lifting valve handle conterclockwise as far as possible 2 Turn colored ring all the way to the left Ring will drop about 5 8 3 Lift cartridge slightly a...

Page 140: ...ndustries Inc 655 Wheat Lane Wood Dale IL 60191 faucets Th procedureelfaor Vrepatofal tteeTtesLt 1 rePair a Included in the faucet and seats and springs repair kit is the cam cam packing ball assembly If the Faucet Leaks from the Spout 1 Shut off water and drain pressure from system Unscrew the chrome cap located under the handle Remove the handle and brass ball assembly Check for any scratches or...

Page 141: ... the cam and cam packing 4 Remove the spout on the kitchen model and inspect both O rings on the faucet body 5 Replace any worn damaged or defective parts Reverse the procedure above making certain the faucet body slides into the slot on the ball DU BALL INTO7 THE BODY IT WILL ONLY FIT ONE WAY guide pin in the NOT FORCE THE SHOWER FAUCET G 29 ...

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Page 143: ...lush toilet push lever all the way down until sewage leaves toilet 3 Release flush lever 4 A small amount of water should remain in bowl Note Holding flush lever down longer than necessary results in excessive water usage A good biodegradable tissue available throug RV dealers is recommended Cleaning The toilet should be cleaned regularly for maximum sanitation and operational efficiency Clean the...

Page 144: ...ean and flush toilet 2 Shut off water supply then remove inlet water line 3 Remove drain plug See Fig 5 4 em ye water line and clean screen Refer to I roubleshooting Section Fig 6 in o Depress flush lever until all water drains from the system Preparing for Summer Use in ci Sare then t0il for summer nse check to be sure drain plug is installed in side of toilet base Turn on water supply and check ...

Page 145: ...Parts Description FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 VACUUM BREAKER TO BOWl G 33 ...

Page 146: ...ak or defective spring Check spring tension bv letting ud on flash lever suddenly if lever does not snap back replace pring cam and plate with new spring cartridge Worn or damaged flush ball or shaft If shaft C eS n0t c ose completely lever snaps back but replace flush ball and Water doesn t shut off in toilet toilet overflows See Fig vaWe dSed in W3ter V3lVe SeaL Disassemble and clean water Cam s...

Page 147: ... clamp Worn or defective water valve Replace water valve Stripped threads Replace water valve Seal worn or missing Replace water valve Valve body cracked Replace water valve Water leaking from bottom of toilet base See Fig jp Toilet loose Tighten toilet mounting bolts Worn or defective toilet mounting floor seal Replace sponge rubber seal between floor flange and toilet base Worn or defective base...

Page 148: ...reaker w diverter valve assy Universal Tubing Kit Ring Half Clamps Kit Teflon Rubber Seal Kit Plastic Seal Support Ball Shaft Cartridge kit Spring cartridge assy Valve cover w screws kit Water valve kit Drain plug cap w seals kit Flush lever w cover Base assy kit Shroud Floor flange seal Floor bolt kit Floor flange w 3 MPT V TODgL SIIOMLY G 36 ...

Page 149: ...4 Pry adapters away from slide and pull seal clear 5 Slide mechanism will now be free to come out from between adapters Most repairs will only require replacement of seals and flashlight to make sure they are properly positioned bolts can save time in the long run Using a small mirror before installing the 1 Mounting Bolts 2 Adapters Line to Slide 3 Seals 4 Slide Mechanism G 37 ...

Page 150: ...drain lines below floor 4 Elbow long sweep 3 5 Drain water inlet 6 Toilet flange inlet 7 Caulder coupling 3 8 Tee long sweep 3 9 Adapter vent pipe 10 Outlet G 38 ...

Page 151: ...te holding tanks the water heater and the batteries To completely winterize your motorhome follow this procedure 1 Level the motorhome from side to side and front to rear Open all faucets 2 Turn the water pump switch to the OFF position 3 Open all drain valves One drain valve on all models is located on the water heater exterior and is accessible through the water heater access door The 36 foot mo...

Page 152: ...vent freezing water in traps fl7hS7L7 i eVhe WaSte holdin tank drain valves and drain and the lank if7kS t l0r0Ugb y Thls is very important as the sewage in the tank if frozen could seriously damage the tank Remove water filter canister and dump Remove the batteries from your motorhome and store in a cool dry ontimumh7fe hf6 1S 7 d3nger f freezinS it is very important fJr optimum life of your batt...

Page 153: ...36 foot model is in the bottom of the wardrobe just forward of the bathroom The 32 foot basement model access is through the bottom access panel below the wardrobe sliding doors 3 Attach a length of hose to the pump inlet port This piece of hose should be long enough for the free end to be inserted into and reach the bottom of the antifreeze container 4 Dilute the antifreeze solution in accordance...

Page 154: ...S m position f 3 Water hGater showin the byPass valve in the normal flow InLtlfZTi are Pfued by pulling up on the handles while turning them terclockwise About five complete turns will open them completely To close push down and turn clockwise about five complete turns Note These valves do not have stops You can just keep turning them G 42 ...

Page 155: ...at any place other than an approved dumping station To empty both tanks attach the sewer hose by Preffn t h Kf secure onto the outlet adapter and rotate clockwise until it feels solid and seen Attarh fhe outlet end of the hose to the sewage outlet making sure e hose is placed so that it will drain completely The dump valves are located on the lower rear roadside corner of the motorhome 32 foot bas...

Page 156: ...ll S lrl sub freezing temperatures use a winterizing solution designed for RV use Follow the directions on the container 8 fank sinro PUIf V et strengtli paper towels or tissues in your holding tamo vaWe rZ Y and CatCh in the m ha isn of thl dump valve Colored toilet tissue is slower to dissolve than white Most dL 17 St reS er tiSSUe deSi ed OT BVs that wilT completely Drain Systems Cleaning P 6 a...

Page 157: ...ty power system An inverter is available as an option and is used to convert the 12 volt power to 120 volts This allows most small appliances to be operated for short time until the generator is started or the motorhome is plugged into city power Battery Isolator A battery isolator located in the engine service compartment electronically isolates your coach batteries from the engine battery allowi...

Page 158: ... thThe WateF PUmp SWitch Perates in conjunction with the pump location 0 m0mt0r P3neL The pump can be turned on or off at eiS tumeTon1 if supPlies Power to the ignitor and gas valve When eZtZd fl3Sh red Until flame iS S6nsed then themed light win be The bulbs in the interior lights are all easily replaced if thev burn nut Hghts aTeP reendlacedbShvS dCh those around the bathroom mirror and reading ...

Page 159: ...teries being in the best possible charged state whe you return Coach 12 Volt Distribution The 12 volt coach wiring has been broken into two distribution systems Se heavy duty distribution point is a series of circuit breakers located on the back of the coach battery box Access is from underneath In this location you will find the coach battery disconnect relay 120 amp 12 volt circuit breaker and a...

Page 160: ...unning the LrLi P g e d lto Clty P wer and the the batteries and supply lio volt AC tnS Wl11 t3ke 12 volt Dc current from of power is available It won t nm y Ur recePtacIes About 600 watts be able to percolate that aS L yOUr airco diti er but it is nice to quiet serenity of the wilderness by startCyS rCge rato Ut diStUrMn the corner of the M unt th E i 0 swItch on tbe upper right hand takes care o...

Page 161: ...ies are available to the Energenius 2 Check that all AC circuit breakers are in the ON position 3 If using batteries as your source check that the silver Energenious logo is lit It is located beside the on off switch SYMPTOM No 12 volt charger converter Charge indicater not lit SOLUTION 1 Make sure the shoreline or generator is providing adequate power 2 Check that 30 amp AC breaker Green is in th...

Page 162: ...d the front access door are good and that none of them are blown SERVICE CENTER INFORMATION WARNING technicians Service should only be performed by qualified ihere are no serviceable parts inside of the unit service ter simple SSI 8 COmm n connectors To the following 1 2 3 4 5 Sct fadure f ll0Wing the Trouble Shooting Guide that there is in Order from the Eneractive Group Inc Parts Department a ne...

Page 163: ...throom or rear wardrobe on each side and the bottom of the forward roof lockers This blank space is ideal for running the wires A second feature is a plastic tube run full length of the ceiling 8 off center toward the curbside Wires running lengthwise of the motorhome are located in this tube Access can be gained at each ceiling light The following are floor plans showing the 36 and 32 motorhomes ...

Page 164: ...CD C 3 CT3 O C CD js u CD C 1 1 CD n c 3 X CD J CC3 CJ _o in 2 a CD bO j i Hi CD CD C 1 w H Q O 5 CD 3 CJ co j E 3 2 C Hi o 3 D 0 h CD X5 J co CD s C c 5 O C E E 1 H 8 ...

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Page 166: ...tomatically 7 d Start the en ine Everything shownmaS th Tiagra lf au mot ve system is the isolator motorhome the isolator is the bL finS compoS inTeVeTcehLr alternator1 the Engine nd coach c arglnS current the sever the connection when tte key T oW This y dT g battery from becoming discharged bv use nf th T prevents the engine appliances even if you are l voT H 10 ...

Page 167: ...he left side are only hot when the ignition switch is on The upper fuses on the right are hot at all times except when the disconnect switch by the main door is turned off The lower fuses on the right side feed memory circuits and will always have power unless the automotive battery cables are disconnected Power for the fuse strips is picked up from the isolator via a 50 amp circuit breaker and a ...

Page 168: ...Sh the i tnKcal wlring The exceptions are the memory S stm have power P P S the keyleSS entry system These S tCheAuar in thC USE Posirion the indicator lights will glow liehts t tak Tf the lghi WlU be extinguished It is not abnormal fo the ngnts to take a few seconds to go out as capacitors discharge The relays will not work if the batteries become completely discharged he system will have to be j...

Page 169: ...tor switch to the tank to be calibrated Press tne test switch and using a small flat bladed screwdriver rotat fieTb fthe located behind the small hole on the face of the panel d identified by small black letter above F fresh G grey B black As the JU ei ht turned the lights will turn on and off in sequence When the last light marked F is fully lit the tank is properly calibrated Principles of Opera...

Page 170: ...ess and panel connection 3 The tanks and foil tank connections adiustment thSifflrStt S t0 See if the Problem is caused by improper not check to see if the panel is defective If it io not mostConvenient harness or both in whichever order is System Configuration Tshwnb SZT iS COnneCted to the tankS and the Panel and he P wer H 14 ...

Page 171: ...ar inner insulation side The radio signal is passed from the holding tanks to the panel by the two sides of the grey cable Cable Construction Each cable consists of two sides bonded together in a ziP c has a copper stranded center conductor covered by an insulating layer inner insulation is red on one side and clear on the other sid K non insulated copper stranded wire runs alongside called the dr...

Page 172: ...k to see if the connector is on properly Connector pms must contact the foil etch fingers on the bS if edge connector is used Using a volt meter check to see if the power wires at the connector have about 12 volts acrjthem purple to positive black is negative P 18 4 Make sure power wires are not reversed Panel reads only empty on one or more tanks A Broken connections to tanks B Aluminum foil pads...

Page 173: ...the two ends between your thumb and finger This simulates a full tank so the panel should read full on whichever tank the cable pair or the cable jumper wire pair was connected to You should be able to vary ie reading by squeezing harder or softer If you cannot get a good finger test on all three tanks or the fresh tank only the blue cable is damaged and must be replaced If you cannot get a good f...

Page 174: ...Pads are on the same side of the hanger strap 3 ahimi1n malUI iTrn f0il pads are made of vertical strips of minum foil tape run a few strips of foil tape horizontally across the vertical strips cross hatching if vertically f horizontal striPs cross hatch 4 addins Tuni 3lm0St fuU ne light down from full try each nad P3d 3re3 ne r two more striPs on ch pad should do it assuming there were 50 square ...

Page 175: ... each other and should be at least 2 inches apar The aluminum foil pads should be no larger than 100 s0u r inches sometimes you need more than the recommende amount 50 square inches because the tanks are built thicker etc but over 100 square inches is too much 6 Visually check to see if the proper colors of cable are connected to the tanks blue to fresh water grey and a jumper to each of the holdi...

Page 176: ...es of the tank and should not shp under the tank Also if the tank has a curved bottom edge the lower edge of the foil pads should be cut off just above the curved bottom edge 5 thekpadsre JfhaLthe JUmPer Wi S 3re not stretched across f the Jumpers are longer than 10 foot and the problem still occurs use shielded cable for the jumper wire tain rf he dK Wires t0 the bte 4 red Zl drain wires see cabl...

Page 177: ... run cross hatch vertically 5 Make sure the pads are stuck firmly to the tanks 6 Connect the power wires as close to the battery as possible LPG not working if panel is equipped with one A LPG not connected properly B Sending unit bad C LPG float bad D Defective panel 1 Test panel on module tester or replace panel to see if problem still occurs 2 Ground red wire from connector LPG should read empt...

Page 178: ...ing unit on the 5 Check to see that the sending unit and LPG magnets are aligned tank float 6 Replace sending unit 7 Replace tank float system PROBLEM Aluminum foil pads come unstuck CAUSES 3M 4693 Glue was not used to stick the pads on H 22 ...

Page 179: ...until it disengages ceiling plate and rotate for best picture and sound on television set Lowering Antenna to Travel Positon Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns with pointer on ceiling plate WARNING Antenna must be in down position while traveling to prevent damage Turn elevating crank in the Down direction until resistance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel positon Che...

Page 180: ...k up or down Check for cause of trouble 2 Don t rotate directional handle hard against stops 3 Don t travel with lift in up position 4 Don t leave lift part way up or down 5 anywhere m C mp Ur d or paint over toP of Plate or Maintenance Lubrication the lift up and down a feVS mes S th LUBRICATE HERE SPRAY AROUND EDGES REMOVE SET SCREW Lubricating Rotating Gear Housing can be 7 becomes difficult no...

Page 181: ... elevating shaft assembly 7 Note Make sure all parts below worm gear are removed from rotating gear housing These include bearing quad ring and one or two washers STEP 5 Cut new shaft 1 4 longer than old shaft See Illus Discard old bearing plug item 4 STEP 6 Lubricate worm gear on new elevating shaft assembly with spray silicone lubricant make sure quad ring washer and wave washer are on lower bea...

Page 182: ...ating 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 16 GHN 1 Gear Housing Nut 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 26 ...

Page 183: ...r The unlock code reverses the polarity to the motor it turns in the opposite direction and the striker is retracted The hidden program button described in the code system is located in the kitchen cabinet next to the door The locking code is 5 5 5 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOUND IN THE EXTERIOR SECTION OF THIS MANUAL Electrical Components Keyless Entry System Keypad Electronics Module Wire Har...

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Page 185: ...cooa BUTOV AMO OPERATOR mOOSOU H 29 1 T TOUSLE 9HOOT OR VOLTAGE DOSS PROBLEMS fN DOW g LIGHT CHAMGS V CITOUIT I BULB Wff NQ i J REPLACE PROGRAM SWITCH _ ...

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Page 187: ... has to be checked while all connections to the vehicle are in place Failure to do so can result in erroneous readings Note Actuation of the Keypad should operate the tone function with minimal effort applied to the button face Replace keypad if excessive force is required Refer to the back side of 8 pin connector Providing the keypad is supplied with power 5V DC on the red wire Pin 1 and ground o...

Page 188: ... JAMS I _ SWITCH e r n TRUNK PINK a5 7W9vWW l l 12V 86 T 1 25 AMP MAXJ I UMir trunk solenoid 87 1 1 n LOCK MOTOR UNLOCK LOCK OGHAM t T I C 4r I_CS5Ep_ _j EXISTING IN VEHICLE LOCK UNLOCK RELAYS I BLACK Jj a I12V j JSlS RELAY KTT i TYPICAL WIRING FOR uT Th LOCK SWITCH j __ 30_WIRE LOCK SWITCHES lA LBTT WHITE 87 UNLOCK I REO 85 S3 LOCK lM Tt iV 12V f LOCK L 8 W9TE 87 J blacks 86 0 eg I 30 _J FlSUBi H...

Page 189: ...E TO UNIT MA5f RESULT r The remote control mirrors are easy to operate Just move the joy stick in the direction you need to tilt the mirror The timer module that is mounted on the back of the dash automatically shuts off the mirror heater after a nine minute interval Power to the module is supplied from Airstream s automotive circuit breakers ...

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Page 191: ...The third conductor line of this adapter has a short wire lead which must be grounded 2 For proper grounding connect the ground lead to a grounded outlet box or to a cold water pipe When no water pipe is available drive a metal rod two feet into the ground and attach the ground lug to it thus providing the unit with proper grounding When your is running degree of appliances making an hooked up mot...

Page 192: ...120V rerpntaHp nr v m the wiring is protected by circuit breakers ta he breaker ZeT Ta Se cfSer4 or hf factory Pr Wem a Atetrea Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI exterior lcn TT RV S wMch are sold in their state and which have Un t Inufacturld fof s3 S haVe a gr0U d fault circuit interrupter breakers Med o thf heSe states have ype THQL 15 amp GFCI this circui ta44This0nbreakerenreplacedClthe S...

Page 193: ...s or other conditions that can make a person particularly susceptible to electric shock may still be seriously injured While the GFCI circuit breaker affords a high degree of protection there is no substitute for the knowledge that electricity can be dangerous when carelessly handled or used without reasonable caution WARNING The GFCI circuit breaker provides protection only to the circuit to whic...

Page 194: ...ptacle 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 Electrical Code does not peimit 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 which may damage ...

Page 195: ...ormal state the points 9 and 10 are closed In this Position power will come in from the priority switch wire 1 go through th points 9 to points 10 and out wire 2 to the rear air conditioner When the generator is started power is supplied to the time delay relay 4 and points 11 When the delay is satisfied current is conducted onto the electro magnet 7 The magnet draws points 10 down into contact w ...

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Page 197: ...is situation occurs it is best to leave the air conditioner off for the few minutes the microwave is normally operated Both air conditioners may be operated when the generator is running Set the priority switch to the front air conditioner and it is powered through the normal circuit The generator powers the rear air conditioner through a separate circuit The voltage to the air conditioner is crit...

Page 198: ...take filters When used consistently they should be cleaned every two WPPkd J CAUTION You may repeat the above mentioned test using two thermometers with the niters removed to isolate the problem But NEVER operate the air conditioner over a long period without filters or expensive repairs will be required If warranty repairs are required use only one of the air conditioner manufacturer s service ce...

Page 199: ...Cool 2 Low evaporator air flow frost may form on accumulator Check for a dirty filter b air damper set on low c squirrel cage loose on motor shaft d fan motor not up to speed due to tight bearings faulty fan capacitor e dirt and lint on evaporator coil 3 Moisture in system Frost periodically forms and melts on accumulator 4 Heat gain of RV exceeds cooling capacity of air conditioner 5 Low charge L...

Page 200: ...Circuit breaker or thermal current overload faulty Compressor cycles on and off resulting in inadequate cooling 1 Thermostat bulb touching metal 2 Thermostat out of calibration 3 Collar connecting blower outlet to ceiling assembly missing or too short 6 4 Compressor cutting out on overload due to a dirty condensor coil b Low or High voltage c overcharge or non condensables in the system d Low char...

Page 201: ...ibrating CAUSE 1 Fan blade or blower wheel out of balance 2 Motor shaft bent PROBLEM CAUSE No heat models equipped with heating elements 1 Limit switch open 2 Selector switch open 3 Thermostat open Electrical Wiring Diagram 1 5 ...

Page 202: ...AIR CONDITIONER PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 203: ... Capacitor 18 Run Capacitor 19 Run Capacitor 20 Conduit Wiring Assy 21 Motor Bracket 22 Motor Mount Rubber 23 Motor Mount Steel 24 Base Pan Assy 25 Scroll Assy 26 Evaporator Coil 27 Evaporator Cover Assy 28 Customer Envelope 29 Gasket Pkg 30 Exhaust Assy Complete 31 Gasket Pkg 32 Run Capacitor 33 Door w hinge 34 Motor 35 Motor Mount 36 Blower Wheel 37 Scroll Assy Right left 38 Small Parts Pkg 40 D...

Page 204: ...t Out Voltage Compressor Start Limit 1st Try Compressor Start Limit 2nd Try Thermostat Cycling Temperature Compressor Motor Resistance Both Windings R to S Run Winding R to C Start Winding C to S EXTERIOR SHROUD HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH CEILING PLATE DEPTH 1 8 13 500 115 V 60 Hz l Phase 63 5 14 1 1600 1930 Infinite Selection Between 210 to 310 CFM _4 Second Maximum _86 VAC 6 VAC_ 40 Seconds Minimum _70...

Page 205: ...use only a service location recommended by the furnace manufacturer or your Airstream dealer Lighting Directions WARNING This furnace is sealed and cannot be lit with a match Failure to follow the instructions exactly may result in an explosion and possible damage to the furnace and injury to the operator 1 Set thermostat to OFF 2 Turn gas off at outside LP tank and wait 5 minutes 3 Turn gas valve...

Page 206: ...erates in conjunction with the igniter assembly located at the right side of the control box on the burner box assembly To provide safe reliable ignition without the use of a standing pilot as described in the Sequence of Operation section the circuit board provides an initial purge cycle of about 20 seconds During this time only the blower runs so that any unburned gases are purged out of the hea...

Page 207: ...Assembly To remove the burner assembly from the control box first remove the draft shield assembly by opening the front door catches and unscrewing the wing nut located on the side of the combustion air housing cover and front screw See Fig 3 Next unscrew the manifold irom the blower wall and remove the three 3 screws on the burner box MANIFOLD Fig 3 Pull manifold to the right until manifold clear...

Page 208: ... disconnected at Dilot sHd hnS ag3S bleeds ut Check a11 appliances which have a vicinity 1 b 2 and extinguish them or any other flame source in the 3 furnace eleCtncal Plastic disconnect plug from the left side of the 4 Six screwus on the left inside of the control box and the two crews on the right inside of the control box See Fig 4 5 Remove the twelve screws holding the front door on 6 Pull the...

Page 209: ...ay 2 through another red wire to the limit switch 3 through the limit 4 through the red wire to the sail switch See Fig 5 B When the temperature inside the RV drops to the set temperature of the thermostat the thermostat contacts close to 1 switch 12 VDC to terminal ft5 of the fan relay terminal 2 through the yellow wire to 12 VDC ground thus the fan relay coil is energized See Fig 6 1 13 ...

Page 210: ...lack wire to the ground system Thus the fan motor runs See Fig 7 D As the fan comes up to speed the air current will close the sail switch and the 12 VDC will pass 1 through the sail switch 2 through the wire to the 1 terminal of the circuit board Note The ground side of the circuit board is established from terminal 6 through the red wire to the grounded side of the fan relay When the circuit boa...

Page 211: ...g 9 F When the gas valve is energized and the ignition spark occurs Paragraph E the circuit board will start the 6 to 9 seconds waiting time to prove the presence of a flame When the flame is established above the burner in less than 6 to 9 seconds the flame sensor will detect the flame and signal through the black wire to terminal 5 circuit board to continue the heating cycle Note If the flame se...

Page 212: ...et temperature the thermostat will open and disconnect the 12 VDC to terminal 5 of the fan relay Then the gas valve will close and the fan relay contacts will open after a cool down period of 1 to 2 minutes for the heat in the fan relay coil to be extracted See Fig 1 1 ...

Page 213: ...The complete wiring diagram with all switches in their normal positions is shown in Fig 12 ...

Page 214: ...CHECK VOLTAGE AT FIELD LEAD 1 18 ECTIVE CONVERTOH ...

Page 215: ...PROBLEM FAN COMES ON AND RUNS BUT BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE SERVICE CHART 2 1 19 ...

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Page 217: ...NUOUSLY FAN RUNS CONTINUOUSLY FAN VIBRATES AT 12 VDC OR FULLY CHARGED BATTERY WITH THERMOSTAT IN OFF POSITION WITH THERMOSTAT OFF BUT RUNS SMOOTHLY ON LOW BATTERY FURNACE OVER FIRED BECAUSE GAS PRESSURE IS SET ABOVE 11 W C ...

Page 218: ...SERVICE CHART 5 1 22 ...

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Page 220: ... Burner Assy R Orifice and Manifold nut S Electrodes T Duct Adapter U Duct Cover Plate V Large Bottom Gasket W Small Bottom Gasket X Top Bottom Plenum Plate Y Bottom Plenum Plate Z Bottom Extension Adapter AA Thermostat BB ITT DSI Board DD Electrical Panle Assy EE Electrical Panel Wiring Assy FF Electrical Field Hookup GG Valve Brass Fittings ITH Sail Switch Assy II Relay JJ White Roger Valve Brac...

Page 221: ...s the refrigerator leve Refrigerators will sometimes operate if they are not level but at the same time they are being damaged in such a way it may be necessary to replace a costly cooling unit prematurely Operating instructions are in your Owner s controls The manufacturer can provide a diagnostic guide Packet and by the refrigerator detailed parts list along with a When loading your refrigerator...

Page 222: ...CONTROL SYSTEM COOLING UNIT RM2603 2803 ...

Page 223: ...nent box 11 Retainer 12 Burner housing 13 Cover 14 Gas pipe 15 Burner 16 Strip 17 Knob protecton 18 Retainer 19 Protection plate 20 Protection plate 21 Terminal 22 Fuse holder 23 Igniter 24 Burner jet 25 Lead 26 Fuse link 3A 27 Insert 28 Flue cap 29 Flue baffle cpl 30 Lead for light 31 Heater 120V 295W 32 Cooling unit 33 Filling cap 34 Lid 35 Circuit board 36 Splash protection 1 27 ...

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Page 225: ... 14 Front decoration cpl gray brown 15 Decoration strip 16 Decoration strip 17 Hinge 18 Plug gray brown 19 Support 20 Drip tray 21 Cover 22 Switch 23 Key 24 Hinge pin upper 25 Knob thermostat light brown 26 Thermostat 27 Spirit level 28 Hinge pin 29 Thermostat retainer 30 Lamp shade 31 Push button 32 Light 12V cpl 33 Lamp 12V 34 Cover 35 Push button 36 Cover 37 Pin 38 Hinge pin 39 Ferrule 40 Gable...

Page 226: ...Door Upper w o Shelves Door Lower w o Shelves Bushing Catch Retainer Plug Grey Basket Handle Bottle holder 7 approx Bottle holder 8 approx Rack Decoration Strip Decoration Strip Wire Shelf Door Shelf ...

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Page 228: ...ply line Loosen the screws fixing the refrigerator to the enclosure and remove the refrigerator See Fig 6 When replacing the refrigerator make sure that the sealing strips are properly positioned After reassembly the gas connection should be checked for leaks Laying a sheet of thin hard material such as masonite in front of the refrigerator will make it easier to slide out This will also help prot...

Page 229: ...as the movement passes either side of level but when the RV is temporarily parked this sensitivity of the refrigerator should be remembered So once more before you start the refrigerator make sure it is level Operation Fig 7 Before starting the refrigerator check the gas valve in the piping Do not forget the valve on the rear of the refrigerator Fig 1 1 To start the refrigerator set the switch 2 t...

Page 230: ...DC to be able to operate on any energy mode If however the voltage drops below 9 5 volts the control system will operate as follows Regardless if the refrigerator is operating on 120V AC or gas the control system will select gas and continue operation independent of the thermostat During the low voltage 9 5V DC condition the thermostat is not connected to the system To indicate that the control sy...

Page 231: ... coldest positions in the refrigerator are underneath the cooling evaporator and at the bottom of the refrigerator and the least cold positions are on the upper door shelves This should be considered when different types of food are placed in the refrigerator The bottle retainer in the lowest door compartment is divided in two removable parts CAUTION Do not store explosive substances in the refrig...

Page 232: ...odic Maintenance Note Before working on the refrigerator make sure that 120 V AC and 12V DC leads are disconnected Shut off gas valve The Burner and Burner Jet Fig 1 c lor of the flame sha11 be clear blue over the slots of the burner Fig 2 Once or twice a year depending on use it is necessary to clean and adjust the burner assembly Proceed as follows 1 Loosen screw and remove cover plate for burne...

Page 233: ...cting disconnecting main voltage start stop the engine etc too Compare and check that the system behaves as it is described above If in doubt please contact a service center Note Any service of the gas controls with the exception of the above mentioned replacement maintenance and cleaning operations must be performed by an authorized service center only Fault Tracing The Refrigerator does not Free...

Page 234: ...on may also cause smoke and discoloring of walls and ceiling s B Burner damaged Replace C The flue tube is dirty Clean flue as follows Cover burner and jet Remove flue top and baffle Clean flue with special flue brush Clean baffle before putting back in place All the above instructions are to be followed closely The refrigerator is quality guaranteed However we are not responsible for any failures...

Page 235: ... article is plastic it may become deformed from the low but constant heat of the pilot Operation Principle Top Burners The manifold along the front of the top burner section is continually pressurized as long as the LP tank valve is open Upon opening any oi the burner valves this gas is injected through the burner orifice and into the venturi mixing tube where it mixes with primary combustion air ...

Page 236: ...stat senses the oven temperature by means of a thermal bulb located in the top of the oven This bulb is filled with gas and connected to a bellows in the thermostat by a capillary tube When the oven is on 1 the bulb heats up 2 the gas expands 3 causing the bellows in the thermostat to expand 4 a mechanical linkage within the thermostat shuts on the higher flow of gas to the pilot burner and thrott...

Page 237: ...into main burner d Burner heats up oven and thermostat quits calling for heat e Pilot heater flame subsides f Oven safety valve closes g Oven is ready for another cycle Trouble Shooting Top Burners The possibility that a service call on the top burner portion of the range will require anything more than minor adjustments and or cleaning is very remote Combustion problems may occasionally arise but...

Page 238: ...OVEN PILOT LOCATION ...

Page 239: ...m 9 Tee Nut 10 Burner Box Trim Right 11 Main Top Hold Down Clip 12 Burner Box 13 Mainfold Pipe 14 Mainfold Panel Trim 15 Burner Knob Rear 16 Burner Knob Front 17 Mainfold Panel Back up 18 Mainfold Panel Lower Trim 19 Burner Box Trim Left 20 Burner Valve 21 Top Pilot filler 22 Pilot Tube 23 Lighter cup Assembly 24 Flashtube Extension ...

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Page 241: ... Insert broiler pan Insert burner not shown 24 Knob top burner 25 Knob thermostat 26 Liner oven door 27 Nut compression 1 8 Nut compression 3 16 28 Nut loxit 3 16 29 Nut loxit 1 4 29A Nut Tee 30 Pan broiler 32 Panel oven door black 33 Panel manifold 34 Pilot oven 35 Pipe manifold 36 Rack oven 37 Receptacle oven light 38 Retainer insulation 39 Retainer Seal Screw door frame not shown Screw main top...

Page 242: ... SeC0 dS the baCk reInstates he try Principle of Operation LsidL tfhpST i nCL iS tKrned n pOWer is suPP ied to the thermostat located inside the junction box at the back of the water heater when the thermostat senses the water in the tank requires heat below 120 F ts contacts close and completes the circuit to the circuit board This will the th6 COllS m he dUal solenoid gas valve allowing gas to f...

Page 243: ...s Normal storage and winterization procedures would be as follows 1 Thoroughly drain the inner tank Simply open the petcock drain valve contained at the front base of the unit To assist in draining plus to eliminate the chance of developing an air lock also open your relief valve 2 Once the unit has been thoroughly drained approximately two quarts of water will remain in the base of the tank due t...

Page 244: ...that a flame is present and everything is functioning properly The flame sensing probe sends microamps to the circuit board When the circuit board receives the proper amount of microamps it allows the gas valve to stay open and the main burner flame to stay on The male connector on the back of the flame sensing probe should be clean and free of corrosion also t e female connector on the white wire...

Page 245: ... Weeping or dripping of relief valve while water heater is running DOES NOT mean it is defective This is caused by the normal expansion of water as it is heated in the closed water system of a recreational vehicle The Atwood water heater tank is designed internally with an air gap at the top of the tank to reduce the possibility of this occurring In time the expanding water will absorb this air To...

Page 246: ...mains on not a flash Remedy A Inadequate voltage Check battery B Improper wiring Check with diagram C Circuit board ground wire or ground at back of unit broken or disconnected D Flame sensing probe grounding to flame spreader or burner Check by removing lead from probe If unit goes through lock out cycle bend sensing probe away from flame spreader and replace lead E Top of SCR contacting sheet me...

Page 247: ...nd clean DO NOT ENLARGE C Obstruction in main burner tube Spiders rust etc Remove and clean D Bent or missing flame spreader Straighten or replace E Inadequate gas pressure into valve Check with manometer 11 water column minimum F Indadequate gas pressure at outlet side of valve Remove pressure tap plug located at right front of solenoid valve Insert 1 8 MPT pipe nipple Hook up manometer Turn on u...

Page 248: ...PARTS DESCRIPTION WATER HEATER MODEL G6A 4E 1 52 ...

Page 249: ...rol retainer plate 12 Switch package 13 Main burner 14 Spark probe assembly 15 Gas valve 16 Valve bracket 17 Orifice holder 18 Elbow fitting 19 Main burner orifice 20 Washer gasket 21 Circuit board 22 Circuit board cover 23 Hinge pin 24 Hinge clip 25 Access cover 26 Corner brackets set of 4 27 Gasket kit standard or high performance 28 Gasket for sight window 28A Access cover sight window 29 Insul...

Page 250: ...sic 1 Turn off LP gas at the bottles 2 Disconnect city water or turn off water pump 3 Remove drain plug in the face of the heater and open a faucet so water will drain 4 Mark and disconnect wires if it has electronic ignition 5 Remove perimeter screws around the face of the heater 6 Use a putty knife or similar tool to break the seal between the water heater and the side of the trailer Be careful ...

Page 251: ...e the winter cover held in place magnetically has been removed from the vent louvers In the ON position the fan will run whenever current is available The AUTO position makes use of the temperature control In AUTO the fan will only come on when the temperature setting is reached When the motorhome is cooled lower than the setting the fan will shut off automatically until the temperature rises agai...

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Page 253: ...G Tank Fresh Water Tank Grey Water Holding Tank Black Water Holding Tank Fuel Tank 100i lbs 125i lbs 60 Gal 80 Gal 35 Gal 43 Gal 30 Gal 45 Gal 80 Gal 80 Gal CHASSIS COMPONENTS Wheel Base Rear End Ratio Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum Carrying Capacity Front Air Bags Chevrolet Rear Air Bags Airstream Tire Pressure Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure Tag Tire Size J l 208 208 w tag 4 63 4 63 ...

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Page 255: ...k Switch B 4 Dram Floseo o o G 43 Dram LmeSo o G 38 Dram Valves G 42 Drapes o b Fn3 Drivingo ooooooooo o oo oooooeo e o B Il Dumping Station oo G 4 3 Electrical o H 1 Electric Cord oo FI 35 EnergeniUS oaoaeeo aoo eoeaa oH 4 FI 5 Exhaust Bath 11 2 Exhaust Range o ooo o o oH 13 ExtendedStaymB D 9 EXteriOr B a eBaBa BtB a Be o E l Faucets G 28 Fabrics Cleaning o oo F 2 Filter Water G 27 Flood LightOO...

Page 256: ... Step C 43 Storage g 39 Sure Lube C 3 Suspension C 2 C 17 Upholstery F 2 Vent Power 1 55 Ventilation D 8 1 55 Walls F 4 Washing Waxing E 1 Warning Introduction Warranty A l Warranty Transfer A 3 Warranty Exclusions A 6 Water Auto Fill G 8 Water Filter G 27 Water Heater C 18 1 46 Water Hookup D 9 G 26 Water Pump G 6 G ll Water System G 6 Wheel C 20 Wheel Base J 1 Windshield Wiper B 6 C 25 C 42 Wint...

Page 257: ...R Bring vehicle into heated garage to thaw Lubricate locks as directed in Step El GO to Quick Test to identify further problems Continuity OK CHECK and SERVICE V Innco rnnnorlinnc No continuity loose connections REPEAT Quick Test SERVICE Circuit 57 REPEAT Quick Test Ei LOCKS ONLY WORK WITH ENGINE RUNNING Double check the following Battery fully charged Any latch or linkage binding See Quick Test L...

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Page 259: ...ct actuator wiring harness connector 4 Install interior door trim panel Refer to Section 45 03 WIRING ASSY I4A488 TO DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR DOOR OUTER PANEL TO COURTESY LAMP SWITCHES CLIP 14A667 VCrS KEYPAD ASSY VIEW 14A626 11 TO KEYPAD ASSY 14A626 I mil M WIRING ASSY 14A488 IO DOOR SWITCH FROM KEYPAD j ASSY I4A626 WIRING ASSY I4A48B KEYPAD ASSY 14A62 PART OF LOC ASSY WIRING ASSY 14A498 1 y tU Wl WIRI...

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