General Information And Operation - Airstream 2015 Sport Owner's Manual

general Information and Operation

Step
To operate the step, lift up on the front of the step and
pull straight out until step locks into place
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Once the steps are lowered, press down on them to
make sure they are secure in their notches never
travel with step lowered or extended
Main Door
The main door of the trailer is manufactured with a
built-in, keyed dead bolt and door lock The door lock is
engaged from the inside by a lever and the dead bolt is
engaged by turning the knob
A main door hold-back is mounted on the trailer's
exterior side skin The hold-back secures the door to
the side of the trailer When opening the door, push it
gently into the spring-operated slide To release the
door, slide the hold-back bolt back
for lubrication and out-of-adjustment issues, refer to
Section 8 - maintenance
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When towing, the door lock and dead bolt must be
secured If it is not locked, the constant vibration
of travel may cause the door to open resulting in
possible damage
Screen Door
The screen door is secured to the main door by a slide
bolt-type latch It can be operated independently by
releasing the slide bolt and swinging the screen door
away from the main door
Sport
Emergency Escape Windows
emergency escape window is released by two red
release handles found at the bottom half of the window
Once the window is unlatched, push out for clearance
and escape
Front End Protection
Window Stone guards
Stone guards may be provided for added protection
on the front windows To open the guard, unhook the
two rubber T-handles on the bottom of the guard, raise
the stone guard to the desired height, and tighten
the thumb screws on each support arm Be sure to
lower and fasten the guard when high winds may be
approaching and before travel
Wrap Protectors
The front end of the trailer exterior shell is equipped
with a 3-M film protective covering the lower corner
wraps. The 3-M film provides added protection on the
shell from road damage
awning
Complete operating instructions have been provided
with your Zip Dee awning make sure your traveling
companion is familiar with the operation of the awning
The awning's primary function is sun protection It is
not water proof, therefore, roll up your awning in case
of heavy rain, wind, or snow To prevent water buildup
on the awning during a light rain, position one upper
arm lower than the other to create enough of a slope
for adequate water runoff
A clear tape is placed between the exterior skin and the
awning fabric to prevent the awning fabric from rubbing
on the coating, thus wearing through it Inspect the
tape every year or after a long trip have it replaced if it
begins to wear thin
note
If wind or extended periods of rain are expected,
roll up the awning and secure in traveling position
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The effects of wind and rain on any awning are
unpredictable Severe damage to the vehicle and/
or the awning may result and cannot be covered by
warranty
exterior
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