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INTRODUCTION
The Owners Manual for your new Airstream motorhome is designed to
explain the operation, function and care of the many systems that make
traveling a joy.
Airstream realizes our customers possess varying degrees of expertise in the
area of repairing and maintaining the appliances in their unit. For this
reason, the service and trouble-shooting information found in this manual,
and your
Silver Key Notebook, 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.
Appliance
manufacturer's information is supplied in a packet included with
this manual.
All
information, illustrations and specifications contained in the literature is
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.
© Airstream, Inc. 1988

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WAR RANTY ---------- -------------------------------------- --------------1
E xp lanation of Warran tY-----------------------------------------4
:VIAl NT EN ANCE SCHEDUL E-------------------------------------------5
CAM PIN G---------------------- ----------------------------------------- 6
Safety-------------------------------------------------------------6
Overnight S top--------------------------------------------- ______ 7
Ext ended S ta y -------- --- -- ---- --- --- ------- --- ----------- ------ --8
EXTERIO R---------------------------------------------------------------9
Cleaning-----------------------------------------------------------9
INTERI0 R--------------------------------------------------------------10
Drapes, Upholstery, Carpet------------------------------------lO
Counter Tops----------------------------------------------------10
Galley Sink------------------------------------------------------10
Plastic Ba throom Components----------------------------------l1
Sof a/ Bed---------------------------------------------------------11
Table-------------------------------------------------------------11
Sliding Windows-------------------------------------------------11
Smo ke Detector-------------------------------------------------12
Gas Alarm--------------...:----------------------------------------13
Fire Extinguisher------------------------------------------------14
PL UM BIN G------------------------------- ------------------------------15
LP Gas-----------------------------------------------------------15
LP Gas Regulator-----------------------------------------------16
Water System Self Contained----------------------------------18
Water Pump-----------------------------------------------------18
Water Pump Filter----------------------------------------------19
Cleaning Fresh Wa te r Tan k------------------------------------ 20
City Water Hoo kup---------------------------------------------21
Winterizing/ S torage---------------------------------------------
21
Drain and Waste System--------------------------------------- 23

WATER PUM P--------------------------------------------------------- 25
TO1LET ---------------------------------------- -------------- ---------- - 28
ELECTR1 CAL---------------------------------------------------- --- ----3 0
Breakers---------------------------------------------------------30
Fuses-------------------------------------------------------------31
Lights------------------------------------------------------------31
Roof Ven ts----------------- ------------------------------------ --3 2
Range Ex
ha ust --- -- - --- -- -- ---- -- ---- ------ ------------------ ---- 32
Monitor Pane 1---------------------------------------------------3 2
TV Antenna/ Jac k------------------------------------------------33
AP PLIANCE MANU Ft"CTURE RS--------------------------------------34
SPEClF1CAT ION S -----------------------------------------------------3 5

[\IRSTREAM, INC.
LIMITED
WARRANTY
1989
190 MOTORHOME
WARRANTY COVERAGE
When you buy a new
.~IRSTRE,~\ll ONE NINETY MOTORHOME from an
authorized Airstream dealer, .~irstream, Inc. warrants the motorhome from
defects in material and workmanship as follows:
WARRANTY PERIOD
The warranty extends for Ll period of one year from the date of original
retail purchase or 15,000 mlies, whichever comes first.
ITEMS COVERED
Airstream covers all items used to convert the Ford Van to a Class B
motorhome
except the following items which are not covered:
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Tires
Batteries
Fuses and Bulbs
Radio and
Cassette Players
Microwave Oven
Generator
Ford has a Limited Warranty on their van that you should review with your
local Ford dealership if you have any questions.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,·
whether written or oral, express or implied, shall extend only for a period
of one year or 15,000 miles from the date of original purchase. There are
no other warranties which extend beyond those described on the face hereof
and expressly excludes conditions resulting from normal wear, accident,
abuse, exposure or overload. Some states do not allow limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to
you.
AIRSTREAM'S RESPONS 11l1! I ;-Y
The Airstream Limited \\ j;':'\ ,lpplies for a period of one year or 15,000
miles from
the date of ',:':1 Durchase, and the applicable date of all
warranties is that indiccj[\': . :~c Owner's Identification Card. Defects in
items covered under this .'." r ::It. \ will be corrected without cost upon the
return at the owner's t'\."'~,-' 'If the motorhome or defective part to an
authorized Airstream deale r.
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CARE :-\ND \;L.-\INTENANCE
This
warranty covers only defective
adjustments and checking are excluded.
factory prior to shipment, and rechecked
the customer. More detailed information
Warranty.
material and/or workmanship;
All
adjustments are made at the
by the dealer prior to delivery to
is contained in the Explanation of
The owner is also responsible for following all recommendations, instructions
and precautions contained in the Airstream Owner's \IIanual and the
individual manuals furnished by the appliance manufacturers.
INSTALLATIONS NOT COVERED
Airstream, Inc. cannot, however, and does not accept any responsibility in
connection with any of its motorhomes for additional equipment or
accessories installed at any dealership or other place of business, or by any
other party. Such installation of equipment or accessories by any other
party will not be covered by the terms of this warranty.
IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED
If your motorhome needs repairs under the terms of the Airstream Limited
Warranty, you should:
1. Take your motorhome to your selling dealer or other Authorized
Airstream dealer.
2. If the dealer is incapable of making the repair, request that he
contact the Service Administration Department at Airstream, Inc. for
technical assistance.
3. If repairs are still not made, the customer should contact Airstream,
Inc., 419 W. Pike Street, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334, Attention:
Owner Relations Department and furnish the following information:
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The complete serial number of the motorhome.
Date of original purchase.
Selling dealer.
Nature of service problem and steps or service which have been
performed. (The owner may be directed to another dealer at the
owner's expense.)
4. If, after taking the above steps, repairs are still not complete, the
Airstream owner may request the motorhome be allowed to be brought
to the Factory Service Center at the owner's expense.
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DEALER REPRESENTATION EXCLUDED
The full extent of Airstream's Limited Warranty is set forth in detail in this
folder, and in the Explanation of Airstream Limited Warranty covered in the
Airstream Motorhome Owner's Manual. Airstream, Inc. will not be
responsible for additional representations or implied warranties made by any
of its dealers to the extent those representations are not a part of, or are
contrary to, the terms and conditions of the Airstream Limited Warranty.
CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
Airstream, Inc. will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental
damages resulting from a defect. Incidental expenses include, but are not
limited to, travel expenses, gasoline, oil, lodging, meals, telephone tolls, loss
of work and loss of use of the motorhome. Some examples of consequential
damages would be: stained curtains due to rain leaks or delaminated floor
caused by a plumbing leak. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
WARRANTY TRANSFER
This limited
warranty is transferable to subsequent owners for the duration
of the warranty period. Warranty transfer application forms are available
from your dealer or the Airstream, Inc. Service Administration Department.
CHANGES IN DESIGN
Airstream, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and
improvements upon
its product without imposing any obligation upon itself to
install the same upon its products theretofore manufactured.
This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Thor Industries
Airstream, Inc.
419 West Pike
Jackson
Center, Ohio 45334
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EXPLANATION OF AIRSTREAM LIMITED WARRANTY
The Airstream Limited Warranty is detailed in a separate folder. A plastic
WARRANTY IDENTI FICATION CARD is sent to you after Airstream receives
notification from your dealer of the sale. Since the 1.D. card is necessary
to obtain warrant'y it should be kept in the motorhome or on your perso~
during the warranty period.
EXCLUSIONS
Normal Wear
Items such as tires, water purifier packs, curtains, upholstery, floor
coverings, window, door and vent seals will show wear or may even wear
out within the one year warranty period depending upon the amount of
usage,
weather and atmospheric conditions.
Accident
We strongly urge our dealers and customers to inspect the motorhome upon
receipt of delivery for any damage caused by accident while being delivered
to the dealer, or while it is on the dealer's lot. Damage of this nature
becomes the dealer's or customer's responsibility upon acceptance of
delivery, unless Airstream is notified and the damage is verified by the
person making the delivery. Glass breakage, whether obviously struck or
mysterious, is always accidental and covered by most insurance policies.
Abuse
Lack
of customer care and/or improper maintenance may result in early
failure for which Airstream cannot be held responsible.
Exposure
Not unlike a
car, the steel parts can and will rust if subjected to prolonged
exposure
to moisture, salt air, or corrosive airborne pollutants without
repainting. Aluminum oxidizes when unprotected under similar conditions,
and
refinery chemicals of a sulfurous nature are harmful to finishes if not
washed
off periodically. Extremely hot or direct sunlight will deteriorate
rubber and fade curtains and upholstery. Conditions of this nature, although
they may be normal for the area, are beyond Airstream's control and
become
the responsibility of the owner.
Although
it is our obligation to correct a rain or plumbing leak within the
terms of the limited warranty, it is the owner's responsibility to use
reasonable, prudent care to minimize foreseeable secondary damage, such as
a
delaminated floor, stained upholstery, carpeting, drapes etc.
Overload
Damage due
to loading, either beyond capacity or to cause improper handling
because of improper balance, is beyond Airstream's responsibility.
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