Water Heater Bypass Valve; Water Heater Bypass Valve Locations; Main Door Care; Sticking Windows 8-17 - Airstream Classic 2016 Owner's Manual

4 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.
5 Dilute the antifreeze solution in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
6 Open all water faucets.
7 Insert hose length into the antifreeze container,
turn the pump switch on, and run the water pump
until the antifreeze solution fills all water lines.
Flush toilet. Work hand shower spray while holding
down in tub.
8 Shut off the pump and close all faucets.
9 Disconnect the hose length from pump inlet fitting
and reconnect water system inlet line.

Water Heater Bypass Valve

1 Water Heater
2 Bypass Valve
If valve is in-line with water line, turn bypass valve
clockwise to close.

Water Heater Bypass Valve Locations

The water heater bypass valve is located on the
water heater, accessed inside the lavatory cabinet
by opening the cabinet door or removing the cabinet
drawer, by opening the roadside exterior compartment
door, or removing the wardrobe shelf.Lubrication

Main Door Care

Lubrication
Apply a little paraffin or grease to the striker pockets
and a slight amount of household oil to the lock
mechanisms to keep the locks operating smoothly.
Also, lubricate the hinge pins periodically with
household oil. Use the lubricant sparingly and
immediately remove any excess from exterior skin.
Classic
Adjustment
Main door adjustment can be affected by:
• The trailer being improperly leveled (causing twisting
of trailer body/shell).*
• Striker bolt alignment being out of adjustment, (striker
bolt is adjustable).
• Screen door being out of adjustment, resulting in a
situation of the door rubbing the frame, or not closing
flush (which will create pressure on the door).
• Main door has come open at some point, introducing
a change to the contour of the door frame (check for
sheared rivets on interior skin of door).
* When using the stabilizers (for eliminating movement-
not leveling) on your Airstream, be sure to check
the fit of your main door before and after extending
stabilizers. The fit of the main door can be affected if
trailer is not level side to side and front to back.
Windows
Sticking Windows
Forcing the window open may cause the window
to shatter. Always follow the guidelines below for
releasing a stuck window.
1 Unlatch the window latches securing the windows
on the interior
2 Apply some 303 Aerospace Protectant to a nylon
wedge window tool
3 Starting in the corner, tuck the end of the nylon tool
under the glass and gently slide to opposite end.
CAUTION
Prying up or applying pressure to the window may
cause the window to shatter, resulting in personal
injury or unit damage.
4 Once the window is released, wash the gasket with
a mild soap and water solution, and dry.
5 Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant (Airstream part
# 44845WR-01) to the window gasket. To apply,
spray/pour 303 onto a soft rag or sponge and apply
a generous coating directly to the gasket. Remove
any residue that comes in contact with the exterior
aluminum skin. This may be ordered through the
Airstream dealer or at the Airstream online store at
www.airstream.com.
Maintenance
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