Autocruise 2012 Van Conversion Range, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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connecting services
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water tanks
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
(i) All fittings, including the holding tank,
water pipes, taps and connections are
of food quality material (to BS6920) and
therefore, should not affect the quality
of the water used. It is recommended
however, that the system is flushed
through twice before it is used for the first
time, and always cleaned/flushed after it
has stood unused for a period of time (eg
over the winter period). Care has been
taken (using smooth bore pipes etc) to
eliminate as many water traps as possible.
(ii) When filling the fresh water system
remember to check that the water source
is suitable for use as drinking water and, if
you are using a hose pipe or water carrier,
that it is also made from nontoxic materials
(preferably food quality material).
(iii) The fresh water tank may be drained by
the drain tap (blue) situated below the floor
sill of the van.
(iv) The fresh water system is pressurised by a
pump which will continue to operate until it
senses a pre-set pressure in the system.
WARNING: If the fresh water tank is
completely empty the pump will be unable
to pressurise the system and will operate
continuously. In this situation it is essential
that, in order to avoid damage to the pump,
it is switched off using the pump isolator
switch on the distribution panel until such
time as the water tank has been filled.
Lockable water filler inlet
Fresh Water Tank
Your motorhome is fitted with a water tank
filled from the outside via a lockable water filler
cap. When filling, use a hose manufactured
from non toxic material, to prevent tainting of
the water. Remember, if the water heater has
been drained it will require 10 litre (0.2 gal) of
water to fill it.
WARNING: If the water tank is over-filled,
water will escape through the water filler
and/or the breather fittings in the top of the
water tank. If the tank is very full, further
water may escape through tank breathers
in transit.