Classic - Airstream

Interior
Monitor Panel
The monitor panel allows you to check the amount of fluid in your fresh water
tank, black tank (tank #1), and the gray tank (tank #2). The LP bottle gas levels
and battery charge status are also shown. The panel operation is explained in
detail later in this manual.
left unattended. Water pressure at some campgrounds may be low. The water
pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup pressure. Be sure there
is some water in the fresh water tank. The pump will only use the water that is
needed out of the tank to bring the pressure up to the usual standard.
Bathroom Exhaust Fan
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Battery Condition Tester
The battery condition tester, used when not plugged into 110-volt power, will
indicate the trailer batteries condition. When they show weak or bad condition
you should take every reasonable step to conserve power by using as few
lights as possible and switching off appliances. The battery should be charged
as soon as practical with the tow vehicle charging system, or by connecting to
shoreline 110-volt power.
The round bathroom exhaust fan is in the bathroom ceiling and is opened by
pushing up on the handle running across the fan opening.
A power lift bathroom fan may be installed in your trailer. The switches for this
fan will be located on the forward bath wall. One switch will open the dome for
the fan and the other switch will activate the fan.
Telephone Shower Head
Water Pump Switch
Fresh water pump switches are located on the monitor panel and in the
lavatory. Once the switch is turned on the pump will run until the water pressure
reaches about 65 psi. At this point an internal pressure switch will shut it off.
When a faucet is opened the water pressure will drop and the pump will start
to run again. The water pump switch should be turned off when the trailer is
The telephone shower head is designed to give maximum flexibility in usage,
and provides for water saving techniques when using your trailer on selfcontainment.
It can be held in the hand and moved about the body. Normally
the best water conservation procedure is to wet the entire body and then turn
the water off. Apply soap, lather thoroughly, and then rinse the soap off. The
telephone shower head is also used to fill the tub for taking a bath. When you
have finished using the shower be sure to shut the water off at the faucet.
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