Water Heater Only Operation - Boondocking; Storage Mode; Safe Operation; Maintenance - Airstream Rangeline 2023 Owner's Manual

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Water Heater Only Operation - Boondocking

1� Select HEATER to turn on the water heater�
NOTE
When boondocking, the Element icon will change
color when selected, but will not function unless
connected to shoreline power.

Storage Mode

You can place the system in storage mode for short-
term storage between trips� For information on how to
use storage mode, see the Timberline User Manual
provided in your Owner's Packet�

Safe Operation

DO NOT run the hydronic heating/hot water system in
an enclosed building or a partly enclosed area such as
a garage where exhaust fumes can accumulate and
create unsafe conditions�
For information on the safe operation of this system
read the Timberline User Manual provided in your
owner packet, and also, see Gasoline Powered
Generator and Hydronic System Safety Information on
page 2-7�

Maintenance

The Hydronic Heating and Hot Water System
requires periodic maintenance� For information about
maintaining this system read the Timberline User
Manual provided in your owner packet, and also,
Maintenance Schedule on page 9-2�
DO NOT run the hydronic heating/hot water system
in an enclosed building or a partly enclosed
area such as a garage where exhaust fumes can
accumulate and create unsafe conditions.
Carefully read all the manufacturer's instructions
prior to operating. NEVER store flammable material
in close proximity to the exhaust outlet on the
side of the touring coach. Hot exhaust system
components can cause burns if touched, even
briefly.
NOTE
To prevent equipment damage, the hydronic water
heater should only be started after the water
system is primed and ready for use.
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WARNING
WARNING

Microwave Ovens

Refer to the microwave user manual provided in your
owner's packet for information on microwave operation�

Refrigerator

Your Airstream is equipped with a 12V refrigerator� The
front panel of the refrigerator is a dry-erase marker
board� Use only dry-erase markers and wipe the
surface clean regularly to avoid staining� Review all
refrigerator literature supplied in your owner's packet or
stored in the refrigerator prior to operating it�

Operation

All units are supplied with a wide range thermostat
designed to sense the evaporator (cold plate)
temperature� The coldest position on the thermostat is
reached by turning the knob to the right (clockwise);
conversely turning the thermostat knob to the left
(counterclockwise) yields a warmer setting� The OFF
position is reached by turning hard counterclockwise
past the click�
Start up
Turn the power on and set the thermostat between 3
and 4� You can make further adjustments to suit your
personal requirements after the box has cooled down�
Allow the refrigerator to come down to temperature
before loading with product� Adding pre-cooled product
will help keep the temperature stable when loading�
Setting the thermostat to a higher setting e�g�, 7, will
not decrease the time required for the unit to cool down
to its normal operating temperature�

Defrost and Cleaning

The frequency of defrost is dependent on the number
of door openings, the ambient temperature and the
humidity level� Typically, it is a good practice to defrost
once there is ¼ inch of frost buildup on either side of
the evaporator (cold plate)� When defrosting, the unit is
shut off by turning the thermostat counterclockwise to
the OFF (0) position� Prop the door open� We suggest
placing a towel in the bottom of the refrigerator to catch
excess moisture�
Now that the unit has been defrosted, the interior can
be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner� Do not use
"Brillo" or "SOS" type abrasive pads, as they will score
the surfaces� Baking soda is recommended�
CAUTION
Speeding up the defrost process with a knife
or scraper is strongly discouraged due to the
likelihood of rupturing the refrigerant circuit.
2023 Rangeline