Airstream 1980 Argosy Owner's Manual page 51

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1
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Fold-Away Step
Fig. 2
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Caravelle/Mlnuet Step
Fig 3
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W~ndow Operatron
To operate the fold-away step used on 25',
28', and 3 1
'
models (See Fig. 1 ) just press
down on either side of the latch bar and the
step will automatically drop into position. To
stow the step simply lift the front edge and then
push it up under the trailer to its stowed
position.
The optional extension step available with
fold away step (See Fig. 1 ) is permanently
attached to the main step and when needed it
is simply flipped out. To operate the step
installed on all 20', 22', and 2 4 ' models,
simply grasp the front edge, lift up and pull the
step toward you until it stops.
Never travel with step lowered or
extended.
The exterior windows in your trailer are of
heat strengthened safety plate glass. The
standard windows are single pane clear glass.
Dual pane windows and those tinted a
solar gray are optional on some models. To
open swing out windows, release the two lever
locks at the bottom, pull the two side operator
handles toward the center and pull down until
the window is in the desired position (See Fig.
3) then place the operators into one of the f ~ v e
positioning recesses in the frame. To close:
pull the two side operator handles toward the
center and slowly lift unt~l w~ndow is closed. To
secure, turn the two lock handles until the lock
pawls are in the vertical position, then press the
handles downard as far as they w~ll go. Clean
your tra~ler windows the same way you clean
the windows In your house. Clean the seals
with a damp cloth or mild deterger~t every three
to six months taking care not to use strong
solvents as they will damage the seals. A coat
of natural sillcone lubricant applied after the
seal has dried will keep it flexible. Spread the
lubricant evenly with a brush or finger, working
it into the surface. This is a good practice for all
rubber seals in your trailer. For replacement of
a damaged window contact an
Airstream/Argosy Dealer Certif~ed Service
Center or Caravan Service Center.
Your plastic screens are easy to ma~ntain.
Just clean occasionally with a damp cloth.
Note: They will melt at the point of contact
if touched by a cigarette.
Vista view windows, optional on some
models, allow for interlor lighting while
ma~ntaining privacy. They are equipped with
integral shades.