Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual page 77

Preparation
Separate unit
Slide locking lever to the left "unlocked" position
and hold (Fig. 1, A). Separate the units (Fig. 1, B).
Add deodorant
With the waste tank (Lower section) sitting flat, open
valve by pulling handle out (Fig. 2, A).
Add deodorant through the valve opening (Fig. 2,
B). Use Thetford Holding Tank Deodorant (sample
included in built- in storage compartment (Fig. 2,
C).
Add water to cover tank bottom. Close valve (Fig. 2,
D) and replace deodorant.
Recombine the unit
Align hinge with front interlocking tabs. To secure
unit, press downward...it should click into place.
Fill fresh water tank
Remove water fill cap and fill tank with fresh water (Fig. 3). (NEVER add holding tank
chemical to the fresh water tank assembly.) Replace and tighten the cap securely.
Emptying Waste Tank
1. DO NOT ALLOW THE TANK TO BECOME
OVERFILLED.
B
Empty the 500 Series Porta Potti tanks when the
A
waste level indicator changes from green to red (Fig.
6).
2. Make sure waste valve handle is in the closed
Figure 1
position.
C
3. Remove fresh water tank from waste holding tank
B
(Fig. 7).
A
4. Carry the waste holding tank to any permanent
toilet facility. Remove pour out spout cap while it
is pointing upward. Swivel the pour out spout to
D
empty and press air relief valve with thumb to pre-
Figure 2
vent splashing (Fig. 8).
5. Rinse waste holding tank and recharge as de-
scribed under Preparation section.
6. Reassemble unit.
Winter Use
Figure 3
To prevent flushing water from freezing, add anti-freeze to the fresh water tank. Refer
to the chart on the anti-freeze container to obtain the desired level of protection. Use a
non toxic (proplene glycol) type anti freeze. Flush one to two times to winterize the
pump and prevent damage. Add deodorant chemical to the waste holding tank.
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PLUMBING
Figure 6
2
1
F
Figure 7
Figure 8