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APPLIANCES
AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer:
The Coleman Company
Heating and Air Conditioning Group
3050 N. St. Francis
Wichita, Kansas
67219
Phone:
316-832-6450
Note:
Review the
air conditioning
literature supplied
in your Owner's
Packet before proceeding.
The roof air conditioner used on Airstream motorhomes is one of the most
popular on the market today.
In your Owner's Packet is a set of literature
covering all operating and maintenance instructions.
If the literature is
misplaced please contact the air conditioner manufacturer or your Airstream
dealer for replacement.
A detailed service guide may be ordered from the
manufacturer.
Because of the amount of power drawn by the air conditioners it is only
possible to operate one at a time when plugged into city power.
A wall
switch, located above the kitchen counter, allows you to operate either the
front or rear air conditioner, but not both at the same time.
Another appliance drawing a lot of current is the microwave.
Operating the
microwave and an air conditioner at the same time will put your electrical
system at the edge of maximum draw.
If the air conditioner goes into a
"start up" cycle the additional current will probably cause your main circuit
breaker to kick out.
If this situation occurs it is best to leave the air
conditioner off for the few minutes the microwave is normally operated.
Both air conditioners may be operated when the generator is running.
Set
the priority switch to the front air conditioner and it is powered through
the normal circuit.
The generator powers the rear air conditioner through a
separate circuit.
The voltage to the air conditioner is critical.
We commonly refer to 110 or
120 volts, but a check with a volt meter may find voltage much lower.
Your air conditioner will probably not function if the current drops below
105 volts.
Low voltage is usually associated 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 motorhome 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 motorhome is already hot.
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