Airstream Safari - Manual (Page 68)

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WATER SYSTEM-SELF CONTAINED
Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door and remove screw cap. A
garden hose can now be inserted. It’s a good idea to let the water run through the hose
for a short time to flush it out. Experienced RVers usually fill their tanks with “home”
water to avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them.
The amount of water in the tank may be checked on the Monitor Panel, or you may fill
the tank until water overflows out of the fill.
Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet and turn on the water pump switch
located on the monitor panel. 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 pump will shut off. When a faucet is
opened the pump will come back on automatically. If the faucet is just barely open it is
normal for the pump to cycle on and off rapidly.
SANITIZING
Potable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent flow of
fresh water. Depending on use and the environment the system is subject to, sanitizing
is recommended prior to storing and before using the water system after a period of
storage. Systems with new components, or ones that have been subjected to con-
tamination, should also be disinfected as follows:
1. Use one of the following methods to determine the amount of common household
bleach needed to sanitize the tank.
A) Multiply “gallons of tank capacity” by 0.13; the result is the ounces of bleach
needed to sanitize the tank.
B) Multiply “Liters of tank capacity” by 1.0; the result is the milliliters of bleach
needed to sanitize the tank.
2. Mix into solution the proper amount of bleach within a container of water.
3. Pour the solution (water/bleach) into the tank and fill the tank with potable water.
4. Open all faucets (Hot & Cold) allowing the water to run until the distinct odor of
chlorine is detected.
5. The standard solution must have four (4) hours of contact time to disinfect com-
pletely. If you double the solution, this concentration allows for contact time of one
(1) hour.
6. When the contact time is completed, drain the tank. Refill with potable water and
purge the plumbing of all sanitizing solution.
NOTE: The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in conformance with the approved
procedures of RVIA ANSI Al19.2 and the U.S. Public Health Service.
WATER PUMP AND FILTER
The 19 ft. model has the water pump located under the roadside front dinette seat.
Access is gained by removing the wood panel under the seat cushion.
The 20 ft. model has the water pump located under the galley. Remove the drawer
under the cook top for access.
The 23 ft. model has the lower section of the roadside wardrobe face panel hinged to
open expose the pump and filter.
The 25 ft. double, twin, and sleep six models all have the lower section of the curbside
wardrobe face panel hinged to open and expose the pump and filter.
The 25 ft. Front Bed is under the under the roadside wardrobe. The bottom cabinet
panel pulls off for access.