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Maintenance
Power Head Maintenance
Battery (Lead Acid)
1. Every two years remove screws and cover and
check grease condition. Use HMP grease, similar
to lubricant 630AA, and spread on gear teeth.
Grease is not required on the nylon timing gears.
No internal lubrication of the post is required, but
an occasional external application of a silicone or
WD-40 spray lubricant on the inner tube of the post
when extended is permissible.
Your Airstream trailer is factory equipped with an
Interstate battery (SRM-24).
2. Before replacing the cover, ensure that the plate
and limit switch unit are located correctly.
3. Apply a little sealing compound around the mating
surface of the gear cover and replace screws,
tightening them diagonally. Check synchronization
if head has been removed from the post.
4. Apply a little penetrating oil on the Allen setscrews
occasionally to help prevent corrosion and difficult
removal.
NOTE
Leave tow vehicle transmission in NEUTRAL
when lifting both units. Dolly wheels are not
recommended. Always retract stabilizing jacks
before using your Super Jack under load.
Breakaway Switch
A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40
days when not in use, therefore, it is necessary to
periodically check the battery and charge.
We suggest checking the batteries at least every
two weeks in freezing weather. The temperature at
which a battery will freeze depends on the condition
of its charge. As an example: a fully charged battery
with a specific gravity of 1.265 will not freeze until
the electrolyte temperature drops to -71.3°F, while a
discharged battery will freeze at +19°F. The following
table shows the freezing points of batteries at various
specific gravity readings, temperature corrected 80°F.
NOTE
Specific gravity can be tested with a hydrometer.
Follow usage instructions or see your Airstream
dealer.
Specific Gravity
Freeze Point (°F)
1.265
-71.3
1.250
-62
1.200
-16
1.100
+5
1.150
+19
Do not add water to a battery in freezing temperatures
unless the vehicle will be put to use at once, otherwise
the added water may freeze. Neglect is expensive.
Care costs little. Check your batteries regularly.
1. Pin
2. Breakaway Switch
caution
Allow no more than 20 to 30 seconds pin
separation as damage to brake magnets may
occur.
To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch, pull
the pin out and spray the inside of the switch through
the hole with an electric contact cleaner (such as SpraKleen). Applying a drop of light household oil on the pin
and the groove near the base of the pin will allow the
pin to operate freely. Immediately reinsert pin. Perform
this procedure every 90 days.
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NOTE
Maintain a clean battery top and check terminals and
cables for tightness and cleanliness. A dirty battery will
dissipate its charge through surface contamination.
Clean battery top with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
The terminals should be tight and free of corrosion.
To clean terminals, neutralize with a solution of baking
soda, rinse in clear water, and dry.
To ensure maximum battery capacity on the charge
and the discharge, the battery terminals and the inside
portion of the cable connector should be scraped or
brushed until both of these surfaces are shiny-bright.
The cable connectors should then be reconnected to
the battery and tightened. The complete assembly,
battery post, and cable connector should be coated
with heavy body mineral grease, petroleum grease, or
petroleum jelly.
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