Airstream 2005 International Trailer Owner's Manual page 89

AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER
12. Remove the cartridge of the water purifier and leave the purifier valve in the open
position. (If so equipped.)
13. Remove the battery from your trailer and store in a cool dry place where there is no
danger of freezing. It is very important for optimum life of a battery to check it
periodically and to keep it fully charged.
14. Remove any items (food, cosmetics, etc.) from trailer interior that might be damaged by
freezing - or might damage the trailer if containers break.
For additional winterizing protection add a non-toxic antifreeze (approved for drinking water system) to the
water lines using the following procedure.
1. Reconnect all lines except the hose to the pump inlet port. Close all drain valves.
2. Turn water heater by-pass valves to the by-pass position. See Shut off Valves explanation in this
section.
3. Attach a length of hose to the pump inlet port. This piece of hose should be long enough for the
free end to be inserted into and reach the bottom of the antifreeze container.
4. Dilute the antifreeze solution in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Open all water faucets.
6. Insert hose length into the antifreeze container, turn the pump switch on, and run the water pump
until the antifreeze solution fills all water lines. Flush toilet. Work hand shower spray while
holding down in tub.
7. Shut off the pump and close all faucets.
8. Disconnect the hose length from pump inlet fitting and reconnect water system inlet line.
Water heater by-pass valves location:
16 ft. and 22 ft. unit are under the roadside wardrobe hinged bottom shelf.
19 Ft. Bambi- under the bed on the roadside through a hole cut in the bed
top.
25 Ft. Sleep six is through the curbside rear exterior access door.
28 Ft. unit are under the roadside wardrobe, remove front panel for access.
Normal flow position is: shut off valve B - open valves A and C. In some
models the valves may be in a horizontal pattern or on top of the heater,
rather than the vertical shown in the illustration. Valve operating sequence
will be the same. Open valve B and close valves A and C to by-pass filling
the water heater for winterizing. Valves may be on top of water heater
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