Coachmen RV Aurora, General Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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For the most part, the fresh water system needs just periodic sanitization and winterization. These two func-
tions will take care of all the components within the plumbing system.
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Sanitize your system:
At the beginning of each season.
When the system becomes contaminated.
After 3 months of use.
At end of each camping season.
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Winterize the water system:
At end of camping season; or
When temperatures will fall below 32º.
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At end of every trip drain water from the fresh water tank, water lines, and hot water heater. This
will discourage the growth of bacteria and other organisms that can contaminate the water supply.
NOTE : Contaminants and minerals in the water cause fresh water system odors. All water contains these
particles and by using treated water with a controlled particle content, odors can be reduced significantly.
Untreated well water is a major source of water system odors.
SANITIZING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
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Prepare a chlorine solution using 1/4 cup of
chlorine bleach to a gallon of water. Prepare
one gallon of solution for every 15 gallons of
fresh water capacity (e.g. 2 gallons of solution
for 30 gallon system capacity).
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For products with a Water Filter System,
remove filter and install bypass line or, if
equipped, place bypass valve in the bypass
position. Replace with a new filter after the
sanitizing procedures are completed.
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For products that have a Gravity Water Fill
(Diag. A), pour the chlorine solution into the
fresh water tank via the gravity fill. Fill remain-
ing portion of tank with clean fresh water.
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For products with the Water Works Panel (Diag. B & C), remove fitting from the suction plug and con-
nect hose to it and place other end of hose in container with the chlorine solution. Place water valves in
the “FILL” position as indicated by the pictorial diagrams on the Water Works Panel. Turn Water pump
on and after the recommended amount of solution is in the tank, connect a water supply hose to the
city wall fill connection and complete filling the tank with clean fresh water. Turn water pump off. Place
valves in the “USE” position after tank is filled. Turn the water pump on to pressurize the water system.
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PLUMBING
Gravity water fill
DIAGRAM – A
Four Valve Water Works Panel
DIAGRAM – B
Five Valve Water Works Panel
DIAGRAM – C