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SmartPlug Cordset
The cordset (power cord) provided with your touring
coach has a Reverse Polarity Indicator System�
Reverse Polarity occurs when unknowingly connecting
a cordset to a power pedestal that has the positive and
negative leads reversed internally� Reverse Polarity is a
safety concern and can damage electrical components
on a coach or trailer�
On top of the SmartPlug power cord connector is two
LED Indicator Lights, one blue and one red� When the
SmartPlug is connected to a power source the lights
will illuminate to indicate the status of a safe or unsafe
condition:
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Blue ON, Red OFF - Normal Power
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Blue ON, Red ON - L1 and neutral are swapped in
a reverse polarity condition
•
Blue OFF, Red ON - L1 and ground are swapped in
a dangerous reverse polarity condition
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Blue OFF, Red OFF - No Power
120-Volt Outlet and TV/Satellite Inlet
An inlet for TV/Satellite and an outlet for a 120 volt
receptacle is located on the curbside and is labeled for
your convenience� The touring coach must be plugged
into a shoreline power supply for the outlet to operate�
The TV/satellite inlet can be used to connect a
campground cable source or portable satellite antenna
for viewing inside the touring coach�
Solar Ports
In addition to the 300-watts of solar power dedicated to
your house batteries, your Airstream has two external
ports that allow for the plug-and-play connection of
additional solar panel arrays� There is a solar port on
each side of the touring coach�
There are limitations when considering which
aftermarket panels to buy or how to build an external
array� First, ensure the aftermarket solar panels do
NOT include a solar controller/regulator� The system
6-10
already has a controller� Connecting a second portable
controller will negatively affect the system� The
maximum total input for all solar power is 500 watts,
and the touring coach is already factory-equipped
with 300 watts (4 amps at 75 volts)� Therefore, the
maximum input for external solar power through the
ports is limited to 200 watts�
To achieve optimum results, the voltage of your
external array should closely match the 75 volts of the
existing rooftop array� If not, the circuit will dump and
waste the lower voltage supply� Check the aftermarket
solar panel manufacturer's information on the solar
panels you intend to use�
Airstream recommends mimicking the factory-installed
rooftop solar array using Merlin manufactured solar
panels, wired in "series," when constructing your setup�
Wiring the panels in "parallel" could potentially exceed
the controller's rating�
Portable solar panels/arrays must not exceed 20-
amps or the 100-volt rating of the solar controller.
Hydraulic Leveling System
The Airstream Touring Coach can be equipped with
the optional electrically/hydraulically driven leveling
system� The hydraulic pump is powered by a 12
volt direct current motor, which pumps hydraulic oil
through the hydraulic hoses to four leveling jacks�
The leveling system can be operated by the control
panel on the passenger's seat pedestal under the
skirting� The control panel can also be removed and
used remotely within 10 feet of the touring coach� The
four leveling jacks are mounted directly to the touring
coach's chassis and are pre-set to the required leveling
capacity�
Leveling
Before starting the leveling procedure you must follow
these guidelines:
1� Park on a surface that is as level as possible�
2� The parking brake must be engaged�
3� The transmission must be in Park�
4� The vehicles ignition must be ON�
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