Auto-Sleepers Gloucester2010, Handbook

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7-1
CONNECTION OF SERVICES
Please read and become familiar with
operating instructions for equipment fitted in
your motorhome.
Connection of services are dealt with under
separate headings, Water, Electricity and
Gas.
WATER SYSTEMS
Fresh/Waste Tanks
The freshwater tank is located behind the
rear axle, with the drain tap located in the
offside rear corner skirt. The waste water
tank is on the offside of the vehicle ahead of
the rear axle, and is drained by pulling the
black handle located under the side skirt.
For capacities of both see the Technical
Specification Section.
The freshwater tank is filled through the
Truma Ultraflow socket on the offside of the
vehicle using the special hose supplied.
All pipe work is manufactured to food grade
material specification.
The drain taps for both tanks are located in
the offside skirt, the waste being behind the
rear wheel.
Breathers
Both tanks are fitted with breathers, which
allow air displacement when filling. When
filling the fresh water tank, water may escape
through these breathers; this should give no
cause for concern.
Frost Precaution
If the vehicle is not being used during
freezing conditions the water must be
drained. Whilst the vehicle is being used in
such conditions, and the water heater is at
risk of freezing, it should be drained by
opening the drain valve.
FRESH WATER PUMP
A Flojet R3426-500 Triplex Diaphragm
automatic water system pump is fitted in the
base of the kitchen cupboard adjacent to the
bathroom. This is a self priming pump,
mounted on noise absorbing mounts, which
has the ability to run dry without damage. It
has a flow rate of 5.3 litres (1.4 gallons) per
minute.
Operation
With pump switch off and battery fully
charged, fill water tank, open all taps, then
turn pump switch on. Water will begin to flow.
When the water is free of air, turn taps off.
Remember, you are filling the water heater
and the toilet and shower lines. When all
valves are shut-off, pump will stop.