shut the pump off and check the system for leaks.
Fresh Water Tank
The fresh water tank fill (Figure 5.2) is located
outside the motorcoach on the driver’s side, behind
the water fill access compartment door (Figure 1.4
(A). A garden hose can be used to fill the fresh
water tank. Allowing the water to run into the tank
at a moderately slow speed will allow air to escape
and the tank will fill much more easily. Never
leave the coach unattended while filling the water
tank. Overfilling of the tank can cause it to bulge,
which, in some instances, can cause cabinet
damage. Remove the hose as soon as the tank is
full.
City Water Connection
A City Water Connection (Figure 5.3) has been
provided on the outside of the motorcoach (refer to
the Waterfill Access
Compartment—Figure 1.4
(B)). This connection is to
be used when the
motorcoach is parked in a
campground that has
hookup facilities for “city
water”. To use, turn off
the demand pump and
connect a water hose to
this fitting. The city water
pressure will provide
adequate water flow. The city water connection
will bypass the fresh water system and will not fill
the fresh water tank. Some water systems have
very high water pressure; to guard against damage
to pressure
-
limiting components, it would be wise
to use a standard pressure reducer in your hose line.
Toilet
To flush the toilet, press the pedal down
completely. To add water to the bowl, press the
pedal to a horizontal position. Release when
sufficient water is in the bowl. On some models, an
optional hand sprayer is included. To use, simply
press the sprayer thumb lever while stepping on the
flush pedal. Other models have a hand flush rather
than a foot flush. To operate a hand flush, pull the
lever on the rear, right side toward you. Release the
lever to close the opening from the toilet to the
black tank. Pull the lever halfway to add water to
the toilet bowl. Refer to the Toilet Owners Manual
for operation, troubleshooting, cleaning, and parts.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use an
RV type toilet paper because it breaks down
quickly and is easily discharged when the black
tank is emptied.
Drain Systems / Holding Tank Evacuation
To provide complete self
-
containment, and to
comply with requirements of good sanitation
practices, Born Free Motorcoaches are equipped
with a dual tank drain system. The sanitary holding
tank (black waste tank) on rear bath models
receives waste from the toilet and the bathroom
lavatory. The black waste tank for all other models
receives waste from the toilet only. The second
tank (gray water tank) collects wastewater from the
sinks and from the shower.
These two tanks
share a common
outlet (Figure 5.4)
(located on the
driver’s side, at the
rear of the
motorcoach) and
each tank has its
own slide valve.
The black waste
tank should be emptied only at authorized sanitary
disposal stations or sewer hookups at a
campground. Position the motorcoach at the
sanitation station so the sewer connection is located
near the drain opening. Remove the cap on the
drain opening and install the sewer hose to the
connection. Place the open end of the sewer hose in
the disposal drain, making certain it stays in
position during the entire evacuation process. DO
NOT open both valves at the same time – opening
each valve separately will eliminate the risk of the
contents of either tank running into the other. Each
tank should be drained separately. The black waste
tank should be emptied first. Pull the slide valve
handle all the way out so the contents will run out in
a quick, flushing manner. When the black tank is
empty, close the valve. Empty the gray water waste
tank in the same manner. Each tank should then be
rinsed to assure all waste has been removed. If the
motorcoach has a black water tank flush system, it
Figure 5.4
Figure 5.3
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