Airstream LAND YACHT 2005, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...AIRSTREAM AN AMERICAN LEGEND LAND YACHT MOTORHOME OWNERS MANUAL 2005...

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Page 3: ...re and good fellowship are your constant companions To encourage clubs and rallies that provide an endless source of friendship travel fun and personal expression To lead caravans wherever the four wi...

Page 4: ...made The operation and care of component parts such as chassis refrigerator furnace water heater and others are briefly explained in this manual However you will also find the complete manufacturer s...

Page 5: ...yless Entry Roof Ladder Power Awning F INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Lounge Chair Dinette Shades Flooring Counters Walls Cabinets Bathroom Fabric Care and Cleaning Drapes G PLUMBING LP Liquid P...

Page 6: ...load or any cause not attributable to a defect in original material or workmanship of the motorhome or component equipment as installed by the factory LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All warranties o...

Page 7: ...e dealer is incapable of making the repair request that he contact the Service Administration Department at Airstream Inc for technical assistance 3 If repairs are still not made the customer should c...

Page 8: ...s purchased in the State of California The CAP RV program operates as a certified mechanism under the review of the California Arbitration Certification Program You must utilize the arbitration progra...

Page 9: ...ne year Limited Warranty period depending upon the amount of usage weather and atmospheric conditions Accident Damage caused by accident is usually visible and we strongly urge our dealers and custome...

Page 10: ...Dealer Service Centers An up to date list of Dealer Service Centers has been provided with your new motorhome This list is current as of the date of publication Occasionally dealerships change or new...

Page 11: ...able washer or yoke EVERY 5 000 MILES OR 90 DAYS Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household oil LPG Regulator Check bottom vent for obstructions Mai...

Page 12: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS MAINTENANCE RECORDS DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED A 7...

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Page 14: ...en if you re going to the boondocks you can usually fill your water tank shortly before entering the area Just reducing your load by 10 gallons of water lets you carry an awful lot of fishing and camp...

Page 15: ...INTERIOR CHECK LIST BEFORE DRIVING OFF 1 It is important that the main door and cab door be completely closed and locked during travel As an added precaution we recommend the dead bolt also be locked...

Page 16: ...s low as possible around the hips to prevent sliding out from under them in case of accident This places the load of the body on the strong hipbone structure instead of around the soft abdominal area...

Page 17: ...headlights must be turned on first Defrost Fans option In cool damp weather these fans really help to clear the large windshields This switch turns them on and off and each fan has its own switch to...

Page 18: ...nflated to the highest pressures shown on the information plate attached to the dash of your motorhome The Cargo Carrying Capacity CCC of this vehicle is reduced by the amount that equals the trailer...

Page 19: ...W SCALE WEIGHT Optional Tow Weight ___________ STEP 1 Front Axle GAW ___________ STEP 2 GVW ___________ STEP 3 Rear Axle GAW ___________ STEP 3a Tow Weight minus Weight of Trailer or Vehicle Towed IND...

Page 20: ...teel Wheels Parking Brake Alternator Electric Fuel Pump Cruise Control Engine Battery Instrument Panel Cluster Engine Cooling System Tires see tire manufacturer service center Airstream Auxiliary Heat...

Page 21: ...tomotive Air conditioning has become a very specialized business requiring specific training and refrigerant disposal certifications SCS has requested you to contact them on the toll free number liste...

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Page 26: ...u can get tire flexing heat build up tire overloading bad handling bad fuel economy and bad wear Too high an air pressure over inflation can result in abnormal wear bad handling harsh ride and also in...

Page 27: ...y Don t take any unnecessary risks You could turn an inconvenience into a tragedy Please find a safe area to park your unit call a tire service center and supply them with the information below if you...

Page 28: ...uts alternately and evenly to avoid excessive wheel run out See torque values and sequence diagram See tire inflation warning on page C 13 LUG NUT TIGHTENING Warning WHEN A UNIT IS NEW OR WHEN EVER A...

Page 29: ...r tire dealer Have the cause of uneven wear corrected The outer tire of a pair in dual wheel installations generally wears faster than the inner tire When vehicles are driven continuously on high crow...

Page 30: ...RV s The load on the tire should be evenly distributed on the block and in the case of duals evenly distributed on blocks for both tires If not property done the steel cables in the sidewall of the t...

Page 31: ...ON Tires incorrectly supported as shown above may be damaged which could lead to casing failure resulting in serious injury or property damage If on previous occasions the tires have been incorrectly...

Page 32: ...tire service including adjusting tire pressure For example during a procedure involving tire inflation the technician or individual must utilize a remote inflation device and insure that all persons a...

Page 33: ...and retract when the door is closed When parked open the door so the step is lowered then shut the switch off The step will remain in the lowered position and the step light on the dash will be extin...

Page 34: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS DOOR SWITCH INSTALLATION C 15...

Page 35: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS STEP MOTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM C 16...

Page 36: ...elow for lubrication locations NOTE Figures are to be used as a general reference only Some may not pertain to your particular step model Views are typical to both ends of the steps 1 Figures 1 3 squa...

Page 37: ...remove accumulated moisture vapor by expelling it through a vent system as the light warms up The vent system operates at all times however it is most effective when the lamps are on and the vehicle i...

Page 38: ...he housing to leak water Chemicals Composite headlamps have a polycarbonate lens which is very sensitive to a variety of chemicals Contact with certain chemicals can cause crazing softening or crackin...

Page 39: ...l to hold the bulb during installation With most bulbs you will not need to touch the glass part to install the bulb Whenever working on any electrical system switch off the electrical accessory you a...

Page 40: ...ON T CLEAN WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIAL KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIAL AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME We have all heard these warnings many times but they are still among the leading causes of fires Other safety informatio...

Page 41: ...L 0916 HAS A HUSH CONTROL that is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms For more information refer to OPERATION AND TESTING If the detector does alarm check for fi...

Page 42: ...rs must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the detector circuits are in good operating condition Smoke detectors cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the detector Therefore...

Page 43: ...y way do not tamper with the unit Return it for servicing to FYRNETICS INC 1055 STEVENSON CT STE 102W ROSELLE IL 60172 See Warranty for in warranty returns CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM The following informat...

Page 44: ...ear under normal operating conditions This detector has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the detector to chirp and the red LED to flash approximately every 30 40 seconds for a minimum of...

Page 45: ...e fuse When the device is operating normally the green LED will be lit CAUTION It is not recommended that the detector be disconnected from the battery during periods of storage There is a small heate...

Page 46: ...spose of the waste in the holding tank and replenish the water supply Many gas stations chain and individually owned have installed sanitary dumping stations for just this purpose Booklets are availab...

Page 47: ...engine battery down should there be a difficulty in starting the generator in the cold temperatures 3 Minimize use of electricity if 120 volt power source is not available 4 Leave cabinet doors bed do...

Page 48: ...ated on the roadside rear corner of the motorhome The television booster must be turned off for the cable system to operate properly To use the Generator you simply start it All switching is done auto...

Page 49: ...orhome action should be taken to minimize their effects For tips on controlling condensation see the Tips To Controlling Condensation section Note Your motorhome is not designed nor intended for perma...

Page 50: ...er damp materials etc Indoors the most rapid growth occurs with warm and humid conditions How can mold growth be inhibited By controlling relative humidity the growth of mold and mildew can be inhibit...

Page 51: ...ance to outside and inside objects before extending or retracting room Check that the driver s seat is forward enough to clear the room Before retracting room look at the exterior awning cover for the...

Page 52: ...wax will increase the life of the finish especially in coastal areas where the finish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas It will also protect the shell from minor scratches and mak...

Page 53: ...Rod Linkage 5 E rings Tumbler Installation Lock assembly as viewed from inside of door with cover plate removed Access to the linkage mechanism of the lock is gained by removing the two screws holding...

Page 54: ...re are four major components operating the door locks control module receiver dash switch relay and drive motors The control module is mounted on the inside wall just behind the main door The relay op...

Page 55: ...roof mounted components by trained service technicians Vertical ladders require physical dexterity and safe conditions to climb The ladder and roof can be a dangerous place especially when wet or in s...

Page 56: ...n destroy the backing shrink or otherwise damage upholstery Shades The main door shade is operated in the same manner as most Venetian blinds Pulling down on the tab lowers the shade and it will catch...

Page 57: ...walls of the motorhome can be wiped with any mild household cleaner The wood grain panel also has a vinyl covering for easy care The cabinet doors and framework are hardwood so any good furniture pol...

Page 58: ...t or a water based cleaning agent When using a solvent or dry cleaning product follow instructions carefully and clean only in a well ventilated room Avoid any product that contains highly toxic carbo...

Page 59: ...of the tabletop The pressurized piston will hold it into place Raising the front of the table leaf further allows it to be unhooked from the wall The leaf will then swing out and down onto the suppor...

Page 60: ...mounted LPG tank Gas lines should be checked periodically for leaks with ammonia free soapy water Do not use open flame Warning If gas can be smelled appliance pilots fail to stay on or any other abno...

Page 61: ...recreational vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation Warning A Warning Label has been located near the LP gas container This label reads DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Ove...

Page 62: ...attempt to seal regulator cover WARNING Check vent each time tank is filled to make sure it is clear of obstructions Gas Regulator Removal Replacement 1 Shut off main gas supply at the tank 2 Remove t...

Page 63: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS TYPICAL LP GAS SYSTEM G 4...

Page 64: ...pen the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet and fill the water heater by turning on the water pump switch located on the monitor panel or connecting to an exterior city water source For some tim...

Page 65: ...eriod of storage Systems with new components or ones that have been subjected to contamination should also be disinfected as follows 1 Use one of the following methods to determine the amount of commo...

Page 66: ...connections are made in accordance with these instructions B The pump is equipped with a pressure sensing demand switch which controls the maximum operating pressure as set at the Factory Never subjec...

Page 67: ...wires red to red and negative black wires Reversing these lead wires will damage the electrical circuit board D The built in pressure sensing demand switch is factory preset to turn off the pump autom...

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Page 69: ...n be turned on to assist the city water pressure Be sure there is water in the fresh water tank It is not necessary to fill the tank the pump will only use the water that is needed out of the tank to...

Page 70: ...Giardia MicroTech 600 The contaminants removed or reduced by this filter are not necessarily in your water Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate...

Page 71: ...ge 13 Filter Cartridge 14 Filtering Appliance 15 Lower Spout Assembly 16 Threaded Shank 17 Supply Tubes 2 18 Bottom Bearing Washer 19 Threaded Fitting 20 Deck Ring with Gasket 21 Deck Plate 22 Mountin...

Page 72: ...indicator because the filter button will remain depressed with the first push as it switches to filter mode The filter life indicator has been correctly reset if a short series of rapidly flashing gr...

Page 73: ...er The indicator provides you with information throughout the life of the filter to help communicate the level at which it is performing Indicate Color Performance Amber Green A new filter must be flu...

Page 74: ...dge stem and raised edge of pivot stop 7 faces front Note orientation of handle adapter connector assembly 6 in the exploded view Completely tighten cartridge screw 5 to prevent unwanted closure of fa...

Page 75: ...eaners off immediately after use to maintain the LifeShine TM finish luster Mild scrubbing with fine steel wool 0000 grade can remove built up dirt or water stains Visible water spots on this highly l...

Page 76: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS Typical Plumbing Diagram G 17...

Page 77: ...stem Access 26 foot 30 foot pull off panel below wardrobe 33 foot open lavatory cabinet and pull out vertical panel 1 valve is the brass exterior service valve Access 26 foot 30 foot On the side of th...

Page 78: ...the bowl for a short time after the pedals are released When you wish to conserve water hold the hand spray head over the bowl and hold down the thumb operated lever Now when you depress the pedal all...

Page 79: ...eration replace the water control valve c Leaks at the bowl to mechanism seal Remove mechanism and replace seal d Leaks at closet flange area Check front and rear closet flange nuts for tightness If l...

Page 80: ...ably find a small mirror very useful 3 Depress pedal and remove nut located in pedal recess 4 Reach behind toilet and remove nut on opposite side of base from pedals In some situations you may want to...

Page 81: ...nt this mineral buildup periodically clean under the bowl seal with Brilliance cleanser WINTERIZING At the end of the season the Traveler or Traveler Lite toilet should winterized for storage by eithe...

Page 82: ...4349 Water valve kit 13 340825 Flush lever 14 340177 Supply hose Bone 15 310687 Vacuum breaker kit 15a 319054 Vacuum breaker kit w spray 15b 340683 Hand spray white 15c 230335 Vacuum breaker used w sp...

Page 83: ...1432 Adapter F 600866 3 Way Elbow G 600289 3 Coupler H 601160 04 3 Dia x 3 J 601160 04 3 Dia x 10 K 601266 4 x 3 Closet Flange L 601430 3 Gate Valve 30 Ft Drain 1 601567 Black holding tank 2 601492 Gr...

Page 84: ...water tank 3 601160 02 Pipe 1 ABS DVW 4 63 long 4 601482 Dump valve rotating assembly 5 601160 04 Pipe 3 ABS DVW 4 63 long 453810 Bracket holding tank 453981 Support holding tank 601441 System tank f...

Page 85: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS 33 FT DRAIN LINE ABOVE FLOOR G 26...

Page 86: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS 30 Above Floor Drain System G 27...

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Page 88: ...r has stopped running from the drain lines apply at least 60 lbs of air pressure at the city water inlet Be sure the toilet valve and all drain valves and faucets are open and pump outlet hose is disc...

Page 89: ...ts 6 Insert hose length into the antifreeze container turn the pump switch on and run the water pump until the antifreeze solution fills all water lines Flush toilet Work shower hand spray while holdi...

Page 90: ...and cause an unpleasant cleaning job Tank one on the monitor panel is the black tank and tank two is the auxiliary or gray tank Never drain the tanks at any place other than an approved dumping statio...

Page 91: ...t RV accessory stores offer tissue designed for RVs that will completely dissolve BLACK TANK FLUSH On the side of the motorhome is a large utility compartment with a keyed door A spigot and garden hos...

Page 92: ...twelve volt distribution panel in the primary Battery Control Center The chassis switch disconnects the chassis battery from the chassis systems except for a few items such as ignition The coach and...

Page 93: ...light intensity There are two main clusters of light switches Just inside the main door on the galley end panel are switches for the step patio light and forward ceiling lights The forward ceiling li...

Page 94: ...AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS Primary Battery Control Center Circuit Locations Front Driver s Side Exterior Compartment H 3...

Page 95: ...ghts Television Fan 2 Yellow 20 Bath vanity lights furnace water heater 4 Brown 15 Aisle galley under hood lights 5 Blue 15 Bath fan refrigerator TV booster RS reading lights Fan 6 Red 15 Storage comp...

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Page 98: ...TED HORN 20A Horn CTSY 20A Dome lights GAGES 20A See Workhorse manual AUX PWR 20A PK LPS 20A Head lamp switch TURN BACK UP 15A Reverse view for camera JACKS ALARM 5A CIG LTR 20A Dash 12 Volt outlet IL...

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Page 100: ...ttom via a 3 4 female NPT spin in thread The sensor is solid state there are no moving parts to wear or maintain Because the principle of operation does not involve any electrical current flow through...

Page 101: ...LED 1 4 Red LED 1 8 to Empty Gray Water Black Water are as follows Green LED Empty to 5 8 Yellow LED 3 4 Red LED 7 8 to Full TO OBTAIN EXACT READING To obtain an exact reading of all systems press and...

Page 102: ...nostics Display will light the Fresh Water Gray Water 1 Gray Water 2 Black Water and LP Gas The Diagnostic LED will light green If a sensor is installed and is working correctly the LED beside the sys...

Page 103: ...een Y Yellow Blank no LED lit STEP 4 Action Fill all water holding tanks to the level that you want the monitor to report empty Minimum suggested is liquid just covering the sensor When all tanks are...

Page 104: ...ion the LED beside it will light red and that system will not be reported in normal operation In the event that a system fails calibration turn off the monitor and repeat calibration procedure The mos...

Page 105: ...damage Turn elevating crank in the Down direction until resistance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel position Checking Operation 1 Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotate antenna for bes...

Page 106: ...It is not necessary to remove the rotating gear housing 11 from the base plate 14 or remove the antenna from the roof to replace the shaft and gear assembly STEP 1 Lower antenna to travel position Loo...

Page 107: ...mmet Plastic 8 EG 87 Elevating Gear 9 Tube Square Elevator 10 Elevating Shaft Assy 11 Housing Rotating Gear 12 Ring Quad Seal 13 Bearing Nylon 14 Housing Base Plate 15 Bearing Nylon 17 Plate Ceiling 1...

Page 108: ...s each draw power in the milliamp range If a charge source is not available even these miniscule power drains will run your chassis batteries down in a few days Barring an unusual number of cloudy day...

Page 109: ...reaker out These sensitive breakers are installed in the circuit feeding the outside receptacle and galley area These are the areas where the use of water or the wet ground could put a person in dange...

Page 110: ...ollowing procedure is one method for isolating shorts and opens SHORTS 1 Isolate the circuit that has the short by noting which circuit has tripped 2 Disconnect the power inlet cord from the power sou...

Page 111: ...e distribution panel 3 Inspect for loose or corroded connections and a faulty circuit breaker 4 Check for power on both ends of circuit breaker If there is no power on the inlet side of the circuit br...

Page 112: ...RSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS 120 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAMS 120 volt 30 amp Breaker Panel 120 volt 50 amp Breaker Panel Wiring Diagram Automatic Energy Select Switch System Layout Automatic Energy Select Switch I...

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Page 115: ...cool mode is selected when front a c has finished its cooling process Front a c will come back on as its thermostat detects the need to cool and the rear a c will shut off A C fan powered by 12 volt...

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Page 118: ...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 e...

Page 119: ...er when plugged into 120 volt shoreline Operating instructions are located in your Owners Packet If they should become misplaced new literature can be ordered direct from the manufacturer or your Airs...

Page 120: ...he vehicle is not moving liquid ammonia will accumulate in portions of the evaporator tubing This will slow the circulation of hydrogen and ammonia gas or in severe cases completely block it resulting...

Page 121: ...e permitted to service microwave ovens For this reason the only service instructions contained in this manual are for removal of the complete oven If you have a microwave problem please contact the ap...

Page 122: ...the switch off for 30 seconds then back on reinstates the try mode The second switch is used to operate the water heater on 110 volt power This provides power to the heating element CAUTION DO NOT use...

Page 123: ...imately 4 This minimizes rapid recycling of the unit once desired temperature level is achieved 5 The rain sensor built into your fan will prevent excessive rain from entering coach through the open d...

Page 124: ...E SYSTEM Option The satellite system comes with an owner s manual The manufacturer requests that technical and warranty questions be directed to them KING DOME SATELLITE SYSTEMS Technical Support 1 80...

Page 125: ...CAPACITIES LPG Tank 82 lbs 90 lbs 82 lbs 105 lbs Fresh Water Tank 44 Gal 60 Gal 60 Gal 60 Gal Grey Water Holding Tank 23 Gal 36 Gal 36 Gal 36 Gal Black Water Holding Tank 24 Gal 34 Gal 34 Gal 29 Gal S...

Page 126: ...loaded motorhome Unit Base Weight UBW is the dry weight of the base unit with the bedroom group full fuel and w o options or fluids Net Carrying Capacity NCC is equal to GVWR minus UBW Gross Combinati...

Page 127: ...B 4 E 1 Drain Hose D 9 G 30 Drain Lines G 29 G 29 Drain Valves G 18 Drapes F 4 Driving B 1 Electrical System H 1 Electric Step C 14 Escape Windows D 1 Extended Stay D 9 Exterior E 1 Faucets G 11 Fabr...

Page 128: ...D 7 G 25 G 32 Tank Sewage G 10 G 24 G 32 Tank Water G 5 Tank LPG G 1 Tires C 7 Air Pressure C 7 K 1 Alignment C 8 Changing C 8 Torque C 9 Rotation C 10 Support C 11 Toilet G 19 Towing B 5 TV Antenna...

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