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Shoreline Power Inlet and Cordset
SmartPlug Inlet
Your Airstream is equipped with a SmartPlug power
inlet located on the road side of the touring coach� A
few features of the SmartPlug include:
• Eliminates Overheating - Increased pin & clip surface
area greatly improves electrical conductivity during
high amperage demand�
• Ease of Use - No twist required, the unique plug
body shape and push-in design means it only goes in
the right way every time - even in the dark!
• Multi-Point Locking System - Side clips lock the plug
securely into the inlet which eliminates any stress on
the pins from movement of the power cord�
• Weatherproof Seals - Multi-fin silicone gaskets
installed in the inlet cover and interior of the plug
body eliminates moisture penetration�
Many campgrounds provide less than 30 amp service
and your hookup may blow their fuse or circuit breaker�
If this happens, reduce the load and replace the fuse or
reset the breaker�
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:
•
Blue ON, Red OFF - Normal Power
•
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
•
Blue OFF, Red OFF - No Power
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120-Volt Outlet
The touring coach is equipped with a 120-volt GFCI
outlet, located on the curb side� The touring coach
must be plugged into a shoreline power supply or the
Inverter must be on for the outlet to operate�
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
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 Interstate 24X 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�
WARNING
2023 Interstate 24X
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