Urethane Coated Rims; Cleaning Instructions; Gravity Water Fill; City Water Hookup - Airstream Interstate 24X Owner's Manual

Exterior

Urethane Coated Rims

Airstream uses the same black Urethane spray-on
protective coating on the wheels that it uses on the
body kit� The coating is applied directly to the steel
rims� The coating has the same rust and abrasion
protection for the rims as it provides for the lower trim
panels�

Cleaning Instructions

The rims require no chemicals to clean them� Simply
use a mild soap, water, clean towel, and rinse� A nylon
bristle brush can be used to remove more stubborn
stains from the textured surface� After cleaning, rinse
thoroughly to remove all soap�
CAUTION
When using a power washer, maintain a proper
distance from the touring coach. The proper
distance is approximately 2.2 ft. when using a
round jet nozzle, and 1 ft. when using a 25 degree
flat spray jet nozzle. Never point the jet nozzle at
moldings, hoses, electrical components, seals,
plug connections, etc. Never use round jet nozzles
on tires, the pulsating water can damage the sub-
structure of tires.

Gravity Water Fill

The gravity water fill is located on the roadside of the
touring coach, behind a locked door, and is used to fill
the fresh water tank with potable water� A small vent is
located next to the port to allow air to expel from the
tank as it is filled. The monitor panel, located in the
overhead compartment behind the driver's seat, can be
used to monitor the water level�
Fill the fresh water tank by inserting a high-pressure
RV/Marine FDA approved drinking water hose of at
least 1/2-in� diameter� It's a good idea to let the water
run through the hose for a short time to flush it out.
RVers sometimes fill their tanks with "home" water to
avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them on
short outings� Remember, the more water you carry in
the fresh water tank, the less cargo carrying capacity
you have for other items�
CAUTION
Only use a tasteless, odorless, non-toxic hose
designed to prevent bacteria growth to fill the fresh
water tank.
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City Water Hookup

The city water hookup is located on the road side of the
touring coach. For consistent water flow and plumbing
line safety, an in-line regulator limits pressure to 50 psi�
Use a tasteless, odorless, non-toxic, high-pressure
hose of at least 1/2-in� diameter designed for touring
coach use� The city water inlet is a standard garden
hose thread� We suggest you carry two lengths of hose
in order to reach hookups farther away than normal, as
well as to have a spare�
After hooking up the hose and turning on the city water
valve provided in the park, slowly open a faucet� There
will be a lot of spurts and sputtering until all the air is
expelled from the touring coach system� It may take
some time before all the air is expelled and a steady
flow of water occurs. Once a steady flow is achieved at
one faucet, the others should be opened long enough
to expel the air in the lines going to them�

Exterior Shower

All units are equipped with an exterior shower� This
shower consists of a shower hose, shower head, and
water valves inside a lockable exterior door� Water is
supplied by the pump or city water hookup� To use:
insert the hose into the inlet, pull back slightly to verify
it is securely connected� Press the spout button and
rotate the faucet handles to the desired temperature�
To remove the hose assembly, hold back the water
inlet fitting while simultaneously pulling out on the hose
fitting. Be sure to press the spout button to relieve any
residual pressure before removing the hose�
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