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5)
Drain the entire system by opening all water tank valves, faucets and plumbing line drain
valves.
6)
Rinse the system with fresh water, close drain valves, refill the water tanks with fresh water
and repeat the steps set out in step 3 (omitting the chlorine solution). Let the fresh water
flow through the system for several minutes to rinse out the chlorine solution.
7)
After you finish flushing the fresh water system, drain the entire system by repeating the
steps set out in step 5. You can now close the tank valve, faucets and drain valves and fill the
tank with fresh water. The system is now ready to use.
To remove any excessive chlorine taste or odour that may remain in the potable water system,
prepare a solution of 1 quart vinegar to 5 gallons of water. Allow this solution to agitate in the
tank through vehicle motion. Drain tank and rinse again with fresh water as set out in step 5.
Electric 12-Volt DC Water Pump
The onboard fresh water system is pressurized by a self-priming 12V DC water pump. The
water pump operates automatically when the water pump power switch is in the “ON” position
and a faucet or valve is opened. Turn the water pump “ON” to pressurize the system. When a
faucet is opened after the initial filling of the tank, the water may sputter for a few seconds. This
is normal and is not cause for concern. In the “ON” position the water pump delivers water to
the water heater and faucets and maintains a positive pressure throughout the system.
IMPORTANT
: It is recommended to turn the water pump switch “OFF” whenever you are
away from the travel trailer.
IMPORTANT
: Do not run the water pump without water in the system. The water pump can
be found in the following locations:
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lower bath vanity
NOTE: When the pump noise and vibration gets unusually loud, I adjust it by turning a screw on
the nose of the pump that faces outward. This was suggested to me by the manufacturer of the
trailer we had prior to our Bigfoot.
Winterizing and Draining the Water System
Protecting the plumbing system in the travel trailer is the most important aspect of long-term
winter storage. The winterizing valves are located by the 12V water pump.
1)
Drain the fresh water tank by opening the fresh water tank drain valve located in the
following locations. Leave valve open.
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behind left rear tire
2)
Open the safety valve on the water heater by lifting up the lever on the relief valve.
3)
Drain the water heater by removing the drain plug at the bottom of the water heater.
4)
Both of these are located behind the access door on the exterior of the travel trailer. Please
refer to your water heater manual for more information on winterizing (flushing) your
water heater. Turn the water heater bypass valves to the winterize position. (See the
following diagram).
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