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De - Winterization of the fresh water system
The following procedures are recommended when removing the RV anti-freeze from the water system in preparation of
vehicle use.
1.
Fill water tank with fresh water.
2.
Turn on water pump.
3.
Run the hot and cold side of each faucet until the water is no longer tinted by the RV antifreeze.
4.
Flush toilet until water is clear.
5.
Drain the fresh water tank.
6.
Perform the water system sanitization as prescribed in this manual.
7.
Install a new water filter (if so equipped).
8.
Upon completion of the sanitization process, change the water heater bypass valves to the normal position (top and
bottom valves open and center closed).
Reminder: do not turn on the water heater until the water heater is completely filled with water.
WASTE WATER TANKS
The shower and sink water is discharged into a holding tank which is commonly referred to as a “Gray” water tank. This
tank connects to an exterior valve with a connection for sewer hose.
The toilet waste and water is discharged into a separate holding tank which is also referred to as a “Black” tank. This tank
also connects to an exterior valve adjacent to the “grey” valve.
EMPTYING THE WASTE WATER TANKS
1.
Remove the exterior sewer valve outlet cover by turning it counterclockwise
2.
Attach sewer hose to the valve outlet by placing the hose over the valve and turning it clockwise to latch.
3.
Place the other end into an approved dump station inlet making certain the hose is secured so as to prevent
movement when empting the tank.
4.
Arrange the hose to slope downward from the trailer to the drain.
5.
Open the Black drain valve (the larger valve) by pulling the valve handle away from the trailer.
6.
Open the Gray drain valve (the smaller valve) by pulling the valve handle away from the trailer.
7.
Allow both tanks to drain completely.
8.
Run fresh water through both tanks to rinse the tanks.
9.
Close both drain valves.
10.
Remove the sewer hose and rinse hose with fresh water.
11.
Secure sewer outlet cover.
12.
Secure sewer hose.
13.
Add odor control chemicals and two or three gallon of water to the Black water tank prior to your next usage as
this will assist in preventing build-up of solids.
Waste tank tips
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Only empty tanks into an approved dumping facility. It is unlawful to empty these tanks into sewer drains or other
such unapproved locations.
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Solid waste build-up inside the black water tank is possible. It is recommend you use adequate amounts of water
when flushing the toilet as this will aid in rinsing out the tank when emptying the tank. Should you have a problem
with solids build- up in the black tank, close the valve, fill the tank about ½ -3/4 full then drive around to agitate
and loosen the solids.
•
Do not dump black tanks until ¾ full. This practice assists in making certain that enough water is in the tank to
flush out the tank waste. If necessary, fill the tank with fresh water to the ¾ level prior to empting the tank.
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Do not introduce items such as paper, gum wrappers, sanitary products, cigarettes, facial tissues, paper towels, and
food scraps to the holding tanks. Note some of these items may state they are flushable; however they are only
flushable in home sewer systems. Addition of these items to the tank will likely cause significant obstructions
which will not be easily removed. Note: removal of foreign objects from holding tanks is not covered under any
warranty.
•
State and local regulations may prohibit highway travel unless the holding tank outlet is securely capped.
•
Keep two garden hoses. One to fill the fresh water tank and one to rinse the sewer hose. Cross contamination
between the hoses may occur causing significant health risks.
•
Use only biodegradable toilet tissues formulated for RV sewer systems
•
Do not place any item into the tank that can puncture, damage or scratch the tanks.
•
Use a deodorizing agent designed for RV use, in your black water tank.
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