Airstream 2015 Flying Cloud - Plumbing System Overview

Interior
5-6 Flying Cloud
This is because the water heater is being lled and
air is being pushed out through the lines. Once the
water heater is full, a steady stream of water will
ow from the faucet. Now, open a cold faucet. It will
sputter for a short time, but will soon expel a steady
stream. All other faucets can now be opened until all
air is expelled. Once the system is lled with water
and the faucets closed, the water pump will shut off.
When a faucet is opened, the pump will come back
on automatically. If the faucet is just barely open, it is
normal for the pump to cycle on and off rapidly.
Water Pump
The water pump switch (monitor panel mounted, see
Appliances in this section) operates the pump. Once
the switch is turned on, the pump will run until the
water pressure reaches about 55 psi. At this point, an
internal pressure switch will shut it off. When a faucet is
opened, the water pressure will drop and the pump will
start to run again.
As a general rule, the water pump should be turned
off while using a city water hookup, however the water
pressure at some campgrounds may be low. The water
pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup
pressure. Be sure there is some water in the fresh
water tank. The pump will only use the water that is
needed out of the tank to bring the pressure up to the
usual standard of 55 psi.
Access to the water pump will be necessary for
periodic cleaning of the strainer screen. Refer to
Section 8 - Maintenance for water pump access and
strainer screen removal.
City Water Hookup
The city water hook-up is located on the side of the
trailer. For consistent water ow and plumbing line
safety, an inline regulator limits pressure to 65 psi.
Ceiling Light/Directional Lighting
The ceiling light xture has a push button switch
located on the xture. Gently squeezing the lens in
the middle and pulling down will remove the lens.
During cold weather, it is a good idea to leave the light
on a few minutes prior to removing the lens. The bed
and lounge area has individually switched directional
lighting.
A wall switch just inside the door controls ceiling, step,
and patio lights. The individual ceiling lights must be on
for the wall switch to work.
Storage Tips
Kitchen cabinets should have the heaviest items
stored on the bottom and lighter items overhead. After
loading, put skillets and canned goods on the oor or
bottom shelf, and cereals and crackers in the overhead
roof locker. Use unbreakable-type plates and saucers,
and consider storing your dish towels around them.
Clothes hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers
that snap over the clothes rods to keep them from
bouncing off on rough roads. Evening dresses should
be kept in plastic bags similar to those dry cleaning
businesses use. Dust will work its way into the trailer
and soil clothes. Try to avoid large bulky coats. Layers
of lighter clothing will usually keep you warmer, are
more versatile, and are easier to store.
WARnInG
Keep ammable material away from the furnace.
Plumbing
Water System (Self-Contained)
Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door
and remove screw cap. A garden hose can now be
inserted. It’s a good idea to let the water run through
the hose for a short time to ush it out. Experienced
RVers usually ll their tanks with “home” water to
avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them.
The amount of water in the tank may be checked on
the Monitor Panel, or you may ll the tank until water
overows out of the ll.
Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet and
turn on the water pump switch located on the monitor
panel. For some time, the open faucet will only sputter.