Airstream 2005 International Trailer Owner's Manual page 32

AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER
HOOK UPS
Hook up to city water by attaching a ½" minimum high-pressure
water hose to the city water service. Be sure all drain valves and
the water heater by-pass valves are in the normal use position and
turn on the city water tap. Open the hot side of the galley or
lavatory faucet. For some time the open faucet will only sputter.
This is because the water heater is being filled and air is being
pushed out through the lines. Once the water heater is full a steady
stream of water will come from the faucet. Now open a cold
faucet. It will sputter for a short time, but will soon expel a steady
stream. All other faucets can now be opened until all air is
expelled.
Once the system is filled with water and the faucets closed, the water system is now ready for use with the
city water feed.
CAUTION
: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has
not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended that the hot water
faucet he opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance
connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound
such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. There should be no smoking or
open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
The Power Cord hook-up is on the roadside of the trailer. The cord may be stored in the rear exterior
compartment. The power cord is plugged into the trailer receptacle and the City Power Service.
CAUTION
:
When operating with city power make very certain that the service is 110 volt and
not 220 volt.
Hook your SEWER WATER DRAIN HOSE in the SEWER DISPOSAL FACILITY and attach to the drain
outlet in your trailer.
Turn on gas supply. Light the range and oven pilots. Turn on the water heater, refrigerator and furnace.
When you stay for an extended period where electric or water hookups are not available, you must make
regular checks on the condition of your 12-volt battery Hooking up the tow vehicle/trailer electrical
connector and running the tow vehicle engine at a fast idle. 45 minutes per day should provide about 3-4
hours of power. Carry drinking water in a clean bucket to refill your tank. When your waste tank nears
capacity move to a dumping location.
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