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PUMP SWITCH OFF WHEN THE SYSTEM IS
EMPTY OR WHEN CONNECTED TO CITY WATER.
RUNNING THE PUMP DRY CAN DAMAGE IT AND
VOID THE WARRANTY.
WINTERIZING THE WATER PUMP
With the water drained from the potable water
tank, disconnect the water pump outlet hose
and then turn the pump on to allow the
remaining water to be pumped out (less than
one cup).
If you desire, you can blow out the water lines
with compressed air by opening all valves and
placing the air nozzle into the system where the
outlet hose has disconnected. Replace pump
hose.
DRAINING AND SEWER
Your RV has a Drainage/Sewer system that
operates much the same way as the one in your
home. It includes a drain line from the kitchen
sink and shower to a GRAY WATER HOLDING
TANK. There is also a marine toilet and lavatory
that empties into a separate BLACK WATER
HOLDING TANK.
The drainage system also includes vents that
carry odors caused by drain water and waste
out of the RV, while also equalizing air pressure.
Drain clean outs are provided to clean lines
between fixtures and holding tanks.
DRAINAGE P-TRAPS
By code, all drains are equipped with P-traps to
keep holding tank odors from entering your RV.
If you detect a foul odor, which you believe is
from your holding tanks, add water to all drains
to ensure that your P-
trap water hasn’t
evaporated from long term storage. Places to
add water include the kitchen sink, bathroom
sink and shower.
HOLDING TANKS
Your unit has a GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK
and a BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK. The tanks
should be emptied frequently. The tanks
should always be emptied at a special
DUMPING STATION. Most campgrounds and
highway rest stops and many gasoline stations
are equipped with proper DUMPING STATIONS.
NOTE: MOST STATES HAVE LAWS PROHIBITING
EMPTYING SEWAGE BUT AN APPROVED
DUMPING STATION.
While camping, it is normal practice to leave
your GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK valve open if
your campsite is equipped with sewer hook-up.
NEVER leave BLACK WATER TANK valve open
while using the RV. Since the system utilizes
gravity to empty, the BLACK WATER TANK will
not drain properly unless it has sufficient liquid
to help drain out the solids.
EMPTYING HOLDING TANKS
To empty the holding tanks, be certain that
your RV is level since this process depends upon
gravity. Remove sewage drain hose from its
storage location. Remove the cap from the
termination outlet and connect the drain hose.
NOTE: DRAIN THE TOILET (BLACK) HOLDING
TANK FIRST.
To drain either holding tank, pull out the
TERMINATION VALVE by pulling out the dump
valve slide handle. Close the valve after the
tank has drained. Flush or pour about two
gallons of water through the toilet when
emptying the black tank and drain hose. Repeat
as necessary.
Follow the same procedure for the GRAY
WATER HOLDING TANK. A repeat flush is not
necessary. When the tank is empty, push the
dump valve handle in until it seats. Remove the
hose, wash and replace it in its storage location.
Replace termination outlet cap.
HOLDING TANK MAINTENANCE
