Classic - Airstream
Classic - Airstream
Classic - Airstream
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Electrical<br />
Only qualified service centers and technicians should troubleshoot and repair<br />
electrical systems.<br />
vehicle alternator through the 7-way cord. This charge will go to the battery<br />
no matter which position the Battery Disconnect Switch is in.<br />
Electronic Battery Disconnect Switch (Front Bed Model Only)<br />
BATTERY<br />
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The disconnect switch is used to separate the battery from the 12-volt<br />
distribution panel and converter charging system. It is an electronic version of<br />
the manual “Kill” switch.<br />
When the disconnect switch is turned to “use” (on) and the trailer is plugged<br />
into a 110-volt shoreline, the 12-volt distribution panel will receive power from<br />
the converter as the battery is charged through the converter charging system.<br />
If the trailer is not plugged into a 110-volt shoreline, the battery will supply<br />
12-volts to the trailer and no charging to the battery is available since the<br />
converter is not receiving 110-volt power.<br />
When the disconnect switch is turned to “store” (off) and the trailer is plugged<br />
into a 110-volt shoreline, the 12-volt distribution panel will still receive power<br />
from the converter, but the battery is disconnected from the system. The battery<br />
will not be drained with the switch in the “store” position. The converter<br />
will not charge the battery with the switch in the “store” position either.<br />
The charge in the 12-volt batteries is replenished when towing from the tow<br />
The battery (batteries) are located inside battery boxes in the trailer A-frame.<br />
A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40 days when not in use,<br />
therefore, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE BATTERY AND<br />
CHARGE IT AS IS NECESSARY.<br />
When being towed, the 12-volt battery in your trailer is receiving a constant<br />
charge from the car’s generator or alternator through the seven-way connector.<br />
Your tow vehicle’s voltage regulator controls the charge rate. It is important to<br />
keep the seven-way connector clean. One method is to use “Spra-Kleen”.<br />
Whenever possible use the automatic built in converter system for charging.<br />
The charging circuit automatically controls the current, reducing it as the<br />
battery increases in charge.<br />
At service stations make certain they give your battery a slow charge because<br />
quick charges will drastically shorten the life of the battery, as will allowing<br />
repeated complete discharges.<br />
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