Four Winds 2005 Mandalay, Owner'S Manual

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WATER PUMP
The self contained water system is a demand only system. This means the system must be pressurized. A
self-priming 12 volt DC pump is provided to handle this function. This means that the water pump will run
whenever there is a need for water. If the pump runs when all faucets are closed, there may be a leak in the
system. If this happens turn the pump off, and have the systems checked by a qualified service center. When
initially starting up the self contained water system, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the tank is filled with water
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2. Open all the faucets in the RV, both hot and cold.
3. Place the pump control switch to the ON position.
4. Allow time for the hot water tank to fill. Shut off each faucet as the flow becomes steady and free of air.
When the last faucet is shut off, the pump should also shut off
5. The system is now ready for use.
NOTE: When filling the system, you may want to add additional water to the tank to replace the water used
when filling the hot water tank and water lines.
When traveling, you may want to drain the tank, or keep the quantity of water to a minimum. This reduces the
total weight of the RV for travel. Make sure when draining the tank, that the water pump has been turned off.
The fresh water tank valve is located in the rally kit area in the bottom by the fresh water tank. Water in the tank
can be drained by turning the drain cock to the open position. When trying to drain entire onboard fresh water
system, make sure to open faucets, water heater drain, and system low point drains to remove all fresh water
from the system. When the system is finished draining, be sure to close all drains before filling again.
SANITIZING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
The following items will be required to perform this procedure:
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1 - battery powered drill (do not use an electric drill)
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1 - drill powered water pump
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1 - five gallon bucket to prepare solution
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2 - four foot sections of ½" inside diameter hose
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2 - female hose ends for ½" hose with ¾" threaded end (compression style)
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1 - male hose end for ½" hose with ¾" threaded end (compression style)
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1- cup of household bleach
1. Install one male and one female hose end to one of the four 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 connect to the city water fill, located on the motorhome. 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 four foot section of hose.
4. Connect this hose to the inlet side of the pump. the end of the hose that does not have hose end will go
into the five gallon bucket to pump out the sanitizing solution.
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