Airstream 390 - Manual (Page 95)

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APPLIANCES
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 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.
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 as-
sociated with older or poorly maintained RV 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 plunged 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.