Auto-Sleepers Topaz, 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 fresh and waste water tanks are located
under the floor near the middle of the vehicle.
The drain taps are clipped to the underside of
the body on the nearside of the vehicle, with
the freshwater at the front and the waste at
the rear of the vehicle.
For capacities of both see the Technical
Specification Section.
The fresh water tank is filled through the
lockable cap on the exterior of the vehicle.
All pipe work is manufactured to food grade
material specification.
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. If the vehicle is being used in such
conditions, refer to Section 9 for details of the
automatic draining of the heater and use of
the water tank heaters.
FRESH WATER PUMP
A Whale submersible water pump is fitted in
the freshwater tank of your vehicle. This is a
compact, self venting, high flow pump which
is quiet in operation and has a maximum flow
rate of 15.8 litres per minute.
Maintenance
The pump is a sealed unit so no maintenance
is required other than a check as part of the
annual habitation service.
Ensuring the water supply is free of debris
when filling the tank will reduce the likelihood
of pump clog.
Winterising
To protect against damage as a result of
freezing, drain the entire water system.