Airstream NTERSTATE - Manual (Page 90)

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APPLIANCES
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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.
If any appliance manuals have not been provided with your trailer, contact your dealer,
the respective appliance manufacturer or Airstream Customer Service. A manual will
be provided to you.
Maintenance: Follow the instructions and warnings noted in the appliances and
equipment owner’s manuals as well as the ones listed below:
Annual maintenance should be conducted on propane gas appliances and
equipment by an authorized dealer or repair facility.
Insects can build nests in the burners of various appliances and equipment. The
burner and burner orifice of the propane gas appliances and equipment should
be cleaned out by an authorized dealer or repair facility anytime circumstances or
conditions warrant., but no less than on an annual basis.
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.
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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 operat-
ing 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.
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,
while the microwave is operating, the additional current will probably cause a circuit
breaker to kick out. Because of the amount of power drawn by the air conditioner, it
is not possible to operate the AC and the microwave at the same time. The Intellitec
Automatic Energy Selector Switch explained in the previous section controls this func-
tion. The AES prioritizes the power to the roof AC. If the microwave is used, the switch
will cut power to the roof AC and supply power to the microwave. Once the microwave
is turned off, power is restored to the AC.
The voltage to the air conditioner is critical. We commonly refer to 110 or 120 volts,
but a check with a voltmeter may find voltage much lower. Your air conditioner will
probably not function if the current drops below 105 volts. Low voltage is usually asso-
ciated 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.