Hitch/Coupler; Liquid Petroleum Gas (Lpg); Fill Valve - Airstream REI Co-op Special Edition Owner's Manual

Hitch/Coupler

The EZ-Latch coupler features a simple-to-use latching
mechanism� Hooking up is as easy as dropping the
coupler on to your hitch ball� Simply make sure that the
coupler is properly lined up with the ball, then lower
the coupler� The coupler will automatically open and
latch into place when lowered onto the hitch ball� To
disengage coupler, pull up on latch and raise coupler
off of hitch ball� Return the coupler latch to the latched
position to ensure that coupler is ready to be latched
again�
The coupler features a strong composite handle, If the
handle does get damaged or becomes missing, the
coupler is still completely operational until the handle
can be replaced� Replacement parts can be purchased
through your Airstream Dealer� See additional
information included in your owner's packet�
Always make sure coupler is properly attached and
latched before towing.
2023 REI Special Edition
WARNING

Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Fill Valve

The LPG tanks are equipped with fill valve connections
RV Type I Acme� The large, green, nylon swivel nut is
a right-hand thread and is designed for hand operation
only�
The valve features an internal spring-loaded module
that will not allow gas to flow from the cylinder until a
positive seal has been made at the connection� The
valve outlet has 1-5/16 in� Acme threads on the outlet
exterior, and female POL, left-handed threads on its
interior� This feature allows for connection of the new
wrenchless, right-handed, Acme RV connection while
still accommodating the standard left-handed POL
fittings used for filling propane cylinders.
The mating, green swivel nut and brass nipple also
incorporate new features: the green nylon nut swivels
on a black bushing that is heat-sensitive� Between 240
and 300°F, the bushing will yield (melt) allowing the
spring-loaded module in the valve to push the brass
nipple back (approximately 1/4 in�), closing the module
and stopping the flow of gas from the cylinder. Inside
the brass nipple is a flow-limiting device designed
to sense excessive gas flow. If an excessive flow is
sensed, the flow-limiting device shuts the flow down
to a maximum of 10 SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet per
Hour) or less� This is also referred to as the bypass
flow.
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