Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual page 5

Ventilation
To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off-gassing it is of utmost importance
that you ventilate your recreational vehicle. Ventilation should occur frequently after
purchase and at times when the temperatures and humidity are elevated. Remember
off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity. Open windows, exhaust vents, and
doors. Operate ceiling and/or other fans, roof air conditioners, and furnaces and use
a fan to force stale air out and bring fresh air in. Decreasing the flow of air by sealing
the recreational vehicle increases the formaldehyde level in the indoor air. Please
also follow the recommendations contained in Chapter 2 regarding tips to avoid
condensation problems. Many of the recommendations contained in Chapter 2 will
assist in avoiding exposure to chemicals that off-gas.
Do Not Smoke
Finally, we recommend that you do not smoke inside your recreational vehicle. In
addition to causing damage to your recreational vehicle, tobacco smoke releases
formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals.
Medical Advice
If you have any questions regarding the health effects of formaldehyde, please consult
your doctor or local health department.
Warranty Exclusion
Chemical gassing is not a "Defect" in your recreational vehicle and is not covered by
the Limited Warranty. Please follow the recommendations in this manual to address
this concern.
Appliances and Equipment
All appliances are delivered to Airstream Inc. with in depth Owner's Manuals. Those
manuals are included in the delivery case supplied by your dealer. The manuals may
contain warnings, cautions, and operating instruction that should be read and followed
before operating the appliances. The information contained in the appliances manuals
supersedes any information contained in the Airstream Trailer Owner's Manual on
appliances. If you believe contradictory information on appliances is contained in this
manual, please contact the Airstream Customer Service Department at 937-596-6111
or write:
Airstream Factory Service Center,
P.O. Box 629
419 W. Pike Street
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
If any appliance manuals have not been provided with your trailer, contact your dealer,
the respective appliance manufacturer, or Airstream Customer Service. A manual will
be provided to you.
Maintenance: Follow the instructions and warnings noted in the appliances and
equipment owner's manuals as well as the ones listed below:
• Annual maintenance should be conducted on propane gas appliances and
equipment by an authorized dealer or repair facility.
• Insects can build nests in the burners of various appliances and equipment. The
burner and burner orifice of the propane gas appliances and equipment should
be cleaned out by an authorized dealer or repair facility anytime circumstances or
conditions warrant., but no less than on an annual basis.
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