Airstream 390 - Manual (Page 39)

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CAMPING
SKY DECK
The Airstream Sky Deck will make your travels a unique experience. The opportunities
from this vantage point are endless. Whether viewing your favorite outdoor spectator
sport or watching the sunset across a lake at your favorite parking spot, the safety of
yourself and your companions should be utmost in your mind. Enjoy your Sky Deck
and use it responsibly.
Setup
Choose your parking spot carefully. The spot should be fairly level and provide an
unobstructed view from the Sky Deck. Before setting up, take a walk around the mo-
torhome and observe the area above and around the Sky Deck. This area should be
free from all safety hazards (electric wires, tree limbs, etc.). Plan for an emergency
escape. Check out at least two positions in which the escape ladder can be used. Be
sure the escape routes are unobstructed to the ground.
Level and stabilize the motorhome with the power leveling jacks. Proceed up the stairs
and unlatch the roof hatch.
CAUTION : Use the handrails when climbing or descending stairway. Steps
are slippery when wet.
WARNING : Before entering sky deck, inspect the area above and around
the sky deck from the ground for adequate clearance from electrical wires, tree
limbs, and other obstructions that may cause injuries during setup and use of the
sky deck area.
Use the Safety Rail switch to raise the electrically operated curbside rail. The hatch
door will rise also as it is attached to the safety rail by elastic cords. The cords may be
slid off the knobs to allow hatch to close while the safety rail remains deployed.
Inspect the sky deck area again to be sure it is free of any safety hazards.
Deploy and secure the hatch safety rails.
Raise the roadside safety rail (if you have the optional power motor, this rail can be
deployed along with the curbside rail) and unfold the sun lounger backrest.
Check the escape ladder’s location and availability.
WARNING : Instruct people using the sky deck on the location and use of
the emergency escape ladder. Do not park in a manner that would obstruct or prevent
escape ladder use.
WARNING : Maximum capacity on deck is 15 persons. Children must be
supervised by a responsible adult. Do not occupy unless safety rails are in their up
and locked position. All persons must stay within the safety rails. Never sit on safety
rails. Do not stand on anything other than the deck within the safety rails. At no time
can the deck be occupied when the vehicle is moving.
CAUTION : Always use the lock pin in the umbrella holder to secure umbrella
poles in place. If the wind is blowing in excess of 15 mph, close umbrella and secure
fabric with tie. Before moving vehicle, remove and stow the umbrellas.
WARNING : All people should exit sky deck area to a safe location immedi-
ately upon the approach of severe weather, lightning, or high wind.