Airstream INTERNATIONAL CCD - Manual (Page 33)

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CAMPING
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 be 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 charge condition of your 12-volt battery
system. Hooking up the tow vehicle/trailer electrical con-
nector 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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