Airstream Excella 1975 Owner's Manual page 75

Land Yacht Polarity Warning Light
as only the surplus goes to charging the
battery. (Please refer to the specifications
section for more information on power con¬
sumption.) If you are making an extended
stay or storing your Airstream, then you
should (if it is available) keep your trailer
hooked up to 120 volt current.
Whenever possible, use the automatic built-in
charger of the Univolt System for charging.
The charging circuit automatically controls
the current, reducing it as the battery in¬
creases in charge. At service stations, make
certain they give your battery a slow charge
because quick charges will drastically shorten
the life of the battery as will allowing
repeated complete discharges.
The Univolt fuse panel is located at the rear
curbside forward of the bathroom partition in
rear bath models, and is accessible in the rear
wardrobe or under the bed, depending upon
Univolt
the particular model.
On International center bath models the
Univolt fuse panel is located under the galley
and is accessible through a sliding door.
On Land Yacht models the Univolt fuse panel
is located in the bathroom wardrobe.
On International rear bath models the 120
volt circuit breaker panel is accessible in the
sink cabinet below the sink.
On International center bath double bed
models it is located in the rear night stand. On
twin bed models, it is under the foot of the
roadside bed.
On Land Yacht models, it is located in the
curbside bathroom wardrobe. In the event of
failure of a 120 volt circuit, check your
circuit breaker first. While you are connected
to the 120 volt receptacle, the wiring is
protected by circuit breakers in the breaker
panel providing the polarity and grounding is
correct. If a breaker continues to trip after
you have reset it several times, your circuit
may be overloaded with appliances or there
may be a short in the circuit. If lessening the
load does not solve the problem consult an
Airstream Service Center or the factory.
The Univolt System and the Central Control
Panel are provided with a series of fuses (see
illustrations page 75) for the safety of you
and your unit. Trouble with the electrical
system is extremely unlikely, but if it should
occur we recommend that you contact your
nearest Certified Service Center for repairs.
We have included a trouble shooting chart to
be used in emergencies only. Details of
electric motor amperage, light bulb size, and
fuse and circuit breaker locations are shown
on the chart in the specifications section on
pages76-77.
When being towed, the 12 volt battery in
your Airstream is receiving a constant charge
from the car's generator or alternator through
the Seven Way Connector. The charge rate is
controlled by your automobile's voltage
regulator. It is important to keep the seven
way connector clean: one method is to use
"Spra-Kleen."
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