Appliances; Air Conditioner - Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual

APPLIANCES

WARNING
: The operation manual for all appliances is included with the
owner's packet. Their manuals may contain specialized warnings and cautions
specific to your appliances that should be reviewed prior to operating the appli-
ance. If a manual is missing and has not been provided with your trailer, contact
the appliance manufacturer, your Airstream Dealer, or Airstream Customer
Service to obtain it.
WARNING
: Most LP gas appliances used in recreational vehicles are
vented to the outside of the vehicle. When parked close to a gasoline pump, it
is possible that gasoline fumes could enter this type of appliance and ignite the
burner flame, CAUSING A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.
AIR CONDITIONER (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
Manufacturer:
Whirlpool Inc.
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
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Benton Harbor, MI. 49022-2692
1/800-461-5681
Note: Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your Owner's Packet before
proceeding, In your Owner's Packet is a set of literature covering all Warranty, operat-
ing and maintenance instructions. If the literature is misplaced please contact the air
conditioner manufacturer or your Airstream dealer for replacement.
The voltage to the air conditioner is critical. We commonly refer to 110 or 120 volts,
but a check with a voltmeter may find voltage much lower. Your air conditioner will
probably not function if the current drops below 105 volts. Low voltage is usually as-
sociated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks, but many people have found
their homes, built only twenty or thirty years ago, may not be capable of operating
the air conditioner on some receptacles, Parking your trailer so the power cord can
be plugged into a receptacle close to the fuse or circuit breaker box can alleviate the
problem. Avoid extension cords and adapters whenever possible. If an extension cord
must be used it should be as short and heavy as possible to provide the most current
to the air conditioner.
If high temperatures are expected, you should make an effort to park in a shaded area.
Starting the air conditioner early in the morning also helps. It is much easier to hold
a comfortable temperature than it is to lower the temperature after the interior of the
trailer is already hot.
AIR CONDITIONER USE
Operating your air conditioner properly helps you obtain the best possible results.
This section explains proper air conditioner operation.
IMPORTANT:
If you turn off the air conditioner, wait at least 3 minutes before you turn it
back on. This prevents the air conditioner from tripping a breaker.
Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the out
side temperature is below 65 degrees (18 C). The inside evaporator coil will
freeze up, and the air conditioner will not operate properly.
NOTE: In the event of a power failure, your air conditioner will operate at the previous
setting when the power is restored.
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