Airstream 2001 Bamby Owner's Manual page 69

AIRSTREAM SAFARI –BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2001
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE
When storing your trailer for short or long periods use the same precautions as you would in your own home in
regard to perishables, ventilation and rain protection. In addition, for prolonged storage periods flush out all the
drain lines and the holding tanks. Also drain the entire water system including the water heater and the water storage
tank. Instructions for draining the water system are explained in the following paragraphs on winterizing.
THE MAIN CONSIDERATION IN WINTERIZING IS TO GUARD AGAINST FREEZING DAMAGE TO THE
HOT AND COLD WATER SYSTEMS, THE WASTE DRAIN SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE TRAPS), AND THE
WATER HOLDING TANKS, AND THE WATER HEATER AND THE BATTERY.
To completely winterize your trailer follow this procedure.
1. Level the trailer from side to side and front to rear. Open all faucets
2. Turn the water pump switch to the ON position to expel water from the storage tank
3. Open all drain valves including drain plug or valve on water heater and exterior water service valve. (See drain
valves on previous page)
4. While the water is draining from the system, open and flush the toilet-flushing valve. Depress hand spray lever
while holding the spray head down inside the bowl. Depress hand spray thumb button on the telephone showerhead
while holding down inside the tub and drain all water from the flexible hose. Unscrew the heads on both spray units
and store.
5. Turn the pump switch OFF after all water has been removed from the storage tank.
6. Remove exhaust hose from water pump.
7. Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and turn the pump on until all the water is expelled. This water, about
1/2 cup, can be caught in a towel or rag.
8. Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain, then crank the jack up as high
as it will go and let any remaining water drain out.
9. After the water has stopped running from the drain lines, apply at least 60 lbs, of air pressure at the city water
inlet. An air to city water adapter is available from your dealer's RV accessory store. Be sure the toilet valve and all
drain valves and faucets are open and pump outlet hose is disconnected. This can be accomplished at a service
station and will force any remaining water from the water heater and remove any water which may be trapped in low
areas.
10. Pour a cup of *approved non-toxic RV antifreeze into the lavatory, sink and tub drains to prevent trap freeze-up.
*Approved and listed by a recognized testing authority such as UL (Underwriter Lab).
11. Be sure to open the waste holding tank drain valves and drain and flush the tanks thoroughly (THIS IS VERY
IMPORTANT AS THE SEWAGE IN THE TANKS, IF FROZEN, COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE
TANKS.)
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