FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Chateau, Owner'S Manual

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FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Sanitize the system before initial use, after extended periods of nonuse, at least once a year
during continuous use, and whenever there is suspicion that the system has been contaminated.
To sanitize the system with a gravity fill, use the following procedure:
1. Prepare a chlorine solution using a gallon of water and ¼ cup of liquid household bleach
(5% sodium hypochlorinate solution). Use one gallon of solution for each 15 gallons of tank
capacity.
2. With tank empty, and all faucets and drains closed, pour the solution into fresh water tank.
3. Complete filling the tank with fresh water.
4. Switch on the water pump. Open all faucets one at a time until all air is purged, and the
water flows freely.
5. Again add fresh water to the tank until the water level reaches the fill spout.
6. Allow the system to stand undisturbed for a few hours (at least three).
7. Drain the system by opening all faucets, and the fresh water tank drain valve, while
flushing the system with water of drinking quality.
8. Continue flushing the system, allowing the water to flow for several minutes.
9. Close the tank drain valve and faucets. Refill the system with water of known drinking
quality.
NOTE: A slight chlorine taste may linger. If this is objectionable, mix a solution of 1 quart Vinegar
to 5 gallons of water and add to the tank. Let stand for 3 hours and flush.
To sanitize the system without a gravity fill, use the following procedure:
Items needed:
1 - Battery powered drill (do not use an electric drill)
1 - Drill powered water pump
1 - 5 gallon bucket to prepare solution
2 - 4 foot sections of ½ inch inside diameter hose
2 - Female hose ends for ½ inch hose with ¾ inch threaded end (compression style)
1 - Male hose end for ½ inch hose with ¾ inch threaded end (compression style)
1 - 1 cup of household bleach
1. Install one male and one female hose end to one of the 4 foot sections of hose.
When completed, the section of hose will have a male hose end on one side and a female
hose end on the other side.
2. Connect this hose to the outlet side (usually marked with an arrow) of the pump. The other
end of the hose will get connected to the city water fill on the coach. Prior to attaching the
hose to the city water fill, remove the pressure regulator first, otherwise the pump will not
be able to push the water past the regulator. The hose will attach to where the regulator
use to be.
3. Install one female hose end to the other 4 foot section of hose.
Water Systems
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Sanitizing the Fresh Water System