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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
The Owners Manual for your new Airstream Motorhome is designed to respond to the most frequent
inquiries regarding the operation, function and care of the many systems that make modern motor homing a
joy.
Airstream realizes our customers possess varying degrees of expertise in the area of repairing and
maintaining the appliances in their motorhome. For this reason, the service and trouble-shooting
information found in this manual is directed toward those with average mechanical skills. We also realize
you may be more familiar in one area than you are in another. Only you know your capabilities and
limitations.
We want you to use this manual, and hope you will find the information contained in it useful, however,
should you ever feel you may be "getting in over your head" please see your dealer to have the repairs
made.
The operation and care of component parts such as chassis, refrigerator, furnace, water heater and others
are explained in this manual. However, you will also find the manufacturer's information supplied in a
packet included with this manual.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in the literature are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication approval.
Throughout this manual
CAUTION
and
WARNING
notations are used. Failure to observe "caution" can
damage equipment. "Warning" notes the possibility of personal injury if not observed.
Note
: If and when new materials and production techniques are developed which can improve the quality
of its product, or material substitutions are necessary due to availability, Airstream reserves the right to
make such changes.
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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL INTRODUCTION The Owners Manual for your new Airstream Motorhome is designed to respond to the most frequent

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-6 You Should Also be Aware of the Following: Airstream is not responsible for any consequential or incide

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-20

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-21

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-22

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-23

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-24 Located in roadside power cord compartment

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-25 Located in Roadside front compartment.

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-26 MONITOR PANEL Ventline P.O. Box 629 Bristol, Indiana 46507 Phone: 219-848-4491 Operation To check

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-27 Oversensitive readings: Oversensitive readings can occur as a result of scum buildup on the tank walls, a

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-28 SOME OR ALL HOLDING TANK LEVEL LIGHTS ON CONTINUOUSLY Possible Cause Corrective Action Foreign s

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-29 ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENTLINE ADJUST-A-BOARDS™ Ventline's latest printed circuit boards (PCB

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PREMATURE AND UNEXPECTED PARTS BR

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-30

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-31 TV ANTENNA Manufacturer: Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington, Iowa 52601 Phone: 800-843-

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-32 Maintenance Lubrication To lubricate the elevating gear apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubric

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-33 PARTS DESCRIPTION 1. Antenna Head 2. LM-300 Leveling Mount 3. Boot, Coax Cable 4. Pin, Headed/Grooved

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-34 SATELLITE, RADIO, AND CB ANTENNA Not including the TV antenna, your motorhome may have as many as two

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-35

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-36 SOLAR POWER The 10-watt solar power system primarily functions as a battery maintainer. Memory function

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-37 WARNING-. If adapters are required to obtain 110-volt city power it's extremely important that the

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-38 ESTIMATING YOUR OPERATING TIMES With your Airstream inverter installation using two 4-D batteries in g

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-39 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS PROBLEM REMEDY No power output and no LED’s Battery voltage at the in

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-8 MAINTENANCE RECORDS DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-40

Page 26 - ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC

AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-41 Locating Shorts and Opens The key in locating shorts and opens is isolation. The first step is to isola

Page 27 - BE SAFE-LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP

AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-42

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-43 SOLAR PANEL, 53 WATT (Optional) Manufacturer: SOLAREX 630 Solarex Court Frederick, Maryl

Page 29 - FIGURE 6

AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-44 Remote Control Search Light Manufacturer Jabsco 1485 Dale Way, Po Box 2158 Costa Mesa, Ca. 92628

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL I-1 APPLIANCES AIR CONDITIONER Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway P.O. Bo

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL I-2 FURNACE Manufacturer: Hydro Flame Corporation 1874 South Pioneer Road Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Ph

Page 32 - STEP MOTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL I-3 REFRIGERATOR Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway P.O. Box 490 Elkhart,

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL I-4 RANGE Manufacturer: Magic Chef 28812 Phillips Street Elkhart, Indiana 46514 219-264-9578 People u

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL I-5 WATER HEATER Manufacturer: Atwood Mobile Products 4750 Hiawatha Drive P.O. Box 1205 Rockford, Illi

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL B-1 DRIVING WIDE BODY LIMITATIONS Vehicles with overall body width greater than 96" are known as &qu

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL I-6 HIGH VOLUME ROOF VENT (OPTIONAL) Manufacturer: FAN-TASTIC VENT CORP. 4349 S. Dort Hwy. Burton, MI 485

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL J-1 SPECIFICATIONS Airstream constantly strives to improve its product. All specifications are subject to ch

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL B-2 WEIGHING The UVW, unloading vehicle weight, given in the chart above is the weight of the motorhome wit

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL B-3 SAFETY SEAT BELTS In the forward driver's area of the motorhome, safety seat belts are provided for

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL B-4 NOTE: Switches will vary according to options on vehicle. AIRSTREAM DASH CONTROLS Most

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL B-5 POWER SEAT CONTROLS Besides the normal power seat switch there are two additional finger levers. One all

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL B-6 NOTES

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-1 CHASSIS The Airstream motorhome is built on a Freightliner chassis. Operation of the engine and other re

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A. WARRANTY AND SERVICE Warranty Warranty Explanation Service Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Sche

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-2 TIRE SUPPORT (Leveling) Since motorhomes may sit for long periods of time it is important to properly su

Page 46 - on with the keypad and

AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-3 INCORRECT One tire or a portion of one tire is supporting the full load. Portion of two ti

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-4 DASH AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER Acme Radiator Air Conditioning, Inc. 17103 St. Rd. 4E Goshen, Indiana 4652

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-5

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-6

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-7 ELECTRIC STEP Manufacturer: Kwikee Products Company Division of Ashton Corporation P.O. Box 638 Drai

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-8 ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-9 OPERATING THE STEP 1. After the installation is complete and with the entrance door open, turn the powe

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-10 General Service Notes If the power wire to the step is disconnected from its source and reconnected, a

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-11 FIGURE 6 STEP TEST PROCEDURE This Step Test Procedure has been provided as the easiest and quickest

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL INDEX Adjustaboard, Monitor... H-29 Aisle lights...

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-12 6. With the power and ground connections complete, all functions of the control unit can be checked at th

Page 57 - 088-404-144 PUMP REPAIR KITS

AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-13 14.To check the power switch, connect the voltmeter between the white wire from the four-way plug (vehicl

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-14 STEP MOTOR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-15 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Clean all mud, salt, and road grime from step before lubricating.

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL C-16 STEP WELL COVER Your motorhome is equipped with a pneumatically powered step well cover. The switch (

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-1 CAMPING SAFETY As always, safety should be one of your top priorities. Make sure you, and everyone tra

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-2 NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM. CAUTION: BEFORE U

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-3 NOTE: IF AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT, THE UNIT CONTINUES TO CHIRP, WAIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 MINUTES. THE &qu

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-4 WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS: • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don&a

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-5 ALARM CONDITION If the COSTAR senses unsafe levels of CO, the RED L.E.D. will light up and the alarm will

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL Over night Stop... D-7 Opens and Shorts ...

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-6 LP GAS DETECTOR In the kitchen area of your unit, approximately six inches above the floor, is the LP ga

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-7 OVERNIGHT STOP In time you will develop a knack for spotting wonderful little roadside locations by turn

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-8 1. You must have a plentiful supply of propane gas. 2. If your stay is longer than overnight, you should

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-9 EXTENDED STAY Making a long trip is not very different from making a weekend excursion. Since everything

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL D-10 CAUTION: Read and follow all warning labels in the coach and safety instructions in the Power Gear owner

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL E-1 EXTERIOR The roof of your Airstream Land Yacht motorhome is a fiberglass compound. If it is damaged cont

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL E-2 Roof Ladder and Storage For traveling, the lower section of the ladder should be removed and stored in

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL F-1 INTERIOR The luxurious interior of your Airstream motorhome has been designed for comfort, convenience,

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL F-2 The following are the cleanability code instructions for the various fabrics used in the Airstream motorho

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL F-3 COUNTER AREAS The counter areas around the sink are Corian and can be cleaned with soap and water, or yo

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-1 AIRSTREAM INC. LIMITED WARRANTY AIRSTREAM 390 SERIES MOTORHOME WARRANTY COVERAGE When you buy a new Air

Page 78

AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL F-4 NOTES

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-1 PLUMBING LPG SYSTEM Your motorhome is equipped with a permanently mounted tank for LPG (Liquid Petrole

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-2 BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY WARNING: DO NOT store LP containers within vehicle. LP containers are equipped wi

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-3 LP TANK INSTALLATION The regulator at the L.P. tank is under a black plastic cover. The protective cove

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-4

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-5 WATER SYSTEM - SELF-CONTAINED Most plumbing functions are accomplished in the plumbing utility compartme

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-6 WATER PUMP AND STRAINER Water pump access is in the lower exterior compartment on the curbside just in f

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-7 WATER PUMP Manufacturer: Shur-Flo 1740 Markle Street Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Phone: 219-294-7581 08

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-8 Switch and Check Valve Repair The check valve, hydraulic switch mechanism and micro switch are accessibl

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-9 Trouble Shooting MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE. - Is battery discharged? - Are any wires disconnected? - A

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE This warranty covers only defective material and/or workmanship; adjustments are mad

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-10 Pump Repair • Screws (A) hold the entire pump head assembly to the motor. • Screws (B) hold the pump h

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-11 CITY WATER HOOKUP In your utility compartment on the roadside of the motorhome is the city water hose

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-12 GALLEY FAUCET, MOEN PURETOUCH® 1-800-374-6542 WATER FILTRATION SAFEGUARDS Your Moen PureTouch® Filteri

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-13 PARTS DESCRIPTION 1. Solid Handle Body 2. Set Screw 3. Plug Button 4. Dome 5. Cartridge Screw 6. Hand

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Controlling The Water The PureTouch System has three options for water delivery;

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-15 MICROTECH™ FILTER INSTALLATION NOTE: Faucet will not operate in any mode without filter. Filter should

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Successful Installation of a new Filter When the depleted filter is replaced w

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Helpful Tools: large flat tip screwdriver, small Phillips screwdriver (#I). B

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-18 NOTE: When reinstalling screws and filter outlet nut, insert into hole, turn counter clockwise with scre

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-19 FILTER REPLACEMENT MicroTech™ replacement filter cartridges may be purchased at the same location as t

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-3 CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES Airstream, Inc., will not be responsible for any consequential or

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Water drips from hose and quarter turn connection SOLUTION: Make sure screen

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-21 MOEN FAUCET CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Always turn water OFF before removing existing faucet or di

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-22 LAVATORY FAUCET, MOEN DISASSEMBLY: CAUTION: Turn OFF BOTH water supplies and open BOTH faucet handles

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-23 MOEN SHOWER MIXING VALVE ASSEMBLY 1. Handle Cover 2. Handle 3. Cartridge 4. Handle Screw 5.Valve Bo

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-24 STORAGE When storing your motorhome for a short or long period, use the same precautions as you would in

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-25 For additional winterizing protection, add non-toxic antifreeze (approved for drinking water systems) to

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-26

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-27 DRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEM The drain and waste system of your motorhome includes waste holding tanks made fr

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-28 BLACK TANK FLUSH The main holding tank must be flushed out until all paper and waste material is remove

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-29 TOILET Manufacturer: Thetford Corporation 7101 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 313-769-6000

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-4 WARRANTY EXPLANATION Along with your new Airstream motorhome you have purchased the Airstream Limited Wa

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL G-30

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12-VOLT SYSTEM BATTERIES Your motorhome is equipped with six batteries. Two batterie

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-2 panel, entertainment center, optional 12-volt convenience outlets, and the refrigerator when it is switche

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-3 Many interior lights have been included in your motorhome to give you almost infinite variable light inten

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-4

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-5

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-6

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-7

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-8

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-9

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL A-5 Exposure Deterioration by sunlight is possible to such items as tires, curtains or upholstery. Steel or

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-10

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-11

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-12

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-13

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-14

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-15

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-16

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-17

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-18

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AIRSTREAM 390/395/396 XL OWNERS MANUAL H-19

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