Airstream LAND YACHT 2005 Owner'S Manual Download

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AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS

APPLIANCES

Warning:

Most LP gas appliances used in recreational vehicles are vented to the

outside of the vehicle. Check the exterior areas of your unit for clearance in these areas. Turn all gas
operated appliances off when parked close to a gasoline pump, it is possible that gasoline fumes could
enter these types of appliances and ignite from the burner flame or automatic igniters, CAUSING A
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.

AIR CONDITIONER

Manufacturer:

Dometic Sales Corporation
2320 Industrial Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elkhart, IN 46515
Phone: 219-295-5228

Note:

Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your Owner's Packet before proceeding.

The roof air conditioner used on Airstream motorhomes is one of the most popular on the market today. In
your Owner's Packet is a set of literature covering all operating and maintenance instructions. If the
literature is misplaced, please contact the air conditioner manufacturer or your Airstream dealer for
replacement. A detailed service guide may be ordered from the manufacturer.

Because of the amount of power drawn by the air conditioners, it is only possible to operate one at a time
when plugged into city power. The Intellitec Automatic Energy Selector Switch shown on the previous
page controls this function. Front a/c is priority. The rear a/c will cool when the cool mode is selected on it
and when the front a/c has finished its cooling process and the thermostat shuts it down. The front a/c will
come back on as its thermostat detects the need to cool and the rear a/c will shut off. The A/C fan (powered
by 12-volt) on both units will run even if the other is cooling on the 120-volt circuit. Turn the front a/c to
fan or off to run the rear a/c only.

Another appliance drawing a lot of current is the microwave. Operating the microwave and an air
conditioner at the same time will put your electrical system at the edge of maximum draw. If the air
conditioner goes into a "start up" cycle, the additional current will probably cause your main circuit breaker
to kick out. If this situation occurs it is best to leave the air conditioner off for the few minutes the
microwave is normally operated.

Both air conditioners may be operated when the generator is running or if you have optional 50-amp
service. When the generator is running, the front air conditioner is powered through the normal shoreline
circuit on the generator 30-amp circuit. The generator powers the rear air conditioner through its 20-amp
circuit at the same time.

The voltage to the air conditioner is critical. We commonly refer to 110 or 120 volts, but a check with a
volt meter may find voltage much lower. Your air conditioner will probably not function if the current
drops below 105 volts. Low voltage is usually associated with older or poorly maintained motorhome
parks, but many people have found their homes, built only twenty or thirty years ago, may not be capable
of operating the air conditioner on some receptacles. Parking your motorhome so the power cord can be
plugged into a receptacle close to the fuse or circuit breaker box can alleviate the problem. Avoid extension
cords and adapters whenever possible. If an extension cord must be used, it should be as short and heavy as
possible to provide the most current to the air conditioner.

If high temperatures are expected, you should make an effort to park in a shaded area. Starting the air
conditioner early in the morning also helps. It is much easier to hold a comfortable temperature than it is to
lower the temperature after the interior of the motorhome is already hot.