Airstream INTERNATIONAL CCD - Manual (Page 53)

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INTERIOR
Light Switches
Light switches are located throughout the trailer and are labeled for your convenience.
To change the bulb in the round ceiling light, first remove the lens assembly. The lens
assembly is spring loaded and pops out of the fixture at its chrome ring. A small screw-
driver may be used, be careful not to scratch the chrome and be sure the bulb is cool
before attempting replacement. The bulb inserts into the ballast by two wire prongs.
Grasp the bulb with a piece of cloth and pull it gently straight out from its ballast. Insert
the new bulb, and replace the lens. The lens assembly has two grooves that must be
aligned to the light fixture before snapping the lens back into place.
Battery Disconnect Switch
The disconnect switch is used to separate the battery from the 12-volt distribution
panel and converter charging system.
When the disconnect switch is turned to “use” (on) and the trailer is plugged into a 110-
volt shoreline, the 12-volt distribution panel will receive power from the converter as the
battery is charged through the converter charging system. If the trailer is not plugged
into a 110-volt shoreline, the battery will supply 12-volts to the trailer and no charging to
the battery is available since the converter is not receiving 110-volt power.
When the disconnect switch is turned to “store” (off) and the trailer is plugged into a
110-volt shoreline, the 12-volt distribution panel will still receive power from the con-
verter, but the battery is disconnected from the system. The battery will not be drained
with the switch in the “store” position. The converter will not charge the battery with
the switch in the “store” position either.
The charge in the 12-volt batteries is replenished when towing from the tow vehicle
alternator through the 7-way cord. This charge will go to the battery no matter which
position the Battery Disconnect Switch is in.
Fresh Air Vents
A control handle operates the ceiling fresh air vents. Turning clockwise will raise the
vent. Check your lid gaskets once a year.
Information on the front high volume roof vent may be found in the appliance section
of this book.
Storage
All cabinets and storage areas should have the heaviest items on the bottom and
lighter items overhead. After loading you should have the skillets and can goods on
the floor or bottom shelf, and the cereals and crackers in the overhead roof locker.
Use the unbreakable type plates and saucers, and consider storing your dish towels
around them. Better yet, use paper plates. Who wants to wash dishes when on a trip
or vacation?
Clothes hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers that snap over the clothes rods
to keep them from “jumping” off on rough roads. Evening dresses should be kept in the
plastic bags like dry cleaning businesses use. No matter how hard you try, if you travel
a long dusty section of road the dust will work its way into the trailer and soil clothes.
Try to avoid large bulky coats. Layers of lighter clothing will usually keep you warmer,
are more versatile and easier to store.
WARNING : Keep flammable material away from the furnace.
Remember, heavy items should be stored low and toward the front, lighter items in the
rear and overhead cabinets.