10
Plumbing Systems
7 . PLACE the end of the
Suction Line
into a container
of RV antifreeze .
8 . TURN the
Winterize Valve
to the OPEN position .
◦
As shown on
page 23
.
9 . Turn ON the
12-volt Water Pump
.
10 . OPEN the
* hot
water line at each faucet .
(
Kitchen, Lavatory, Shower,
&
Outside Faucet/Spray Port
)
◦
CLOSE each
* hot
water line faucet when
RV antifreeze begins to flow continuously .
11 . REPEAT
Step 10
with the
* cold
water lines on
all faucets . It is also important to run RV antifreeze
through the
Toilet
and
the
Sink/Shower Drains
.
12 . Turn OFF the
12-volt Water Pump
.
When you are done adding RV antifreeze
13 . REMOVE the
Suction Line
from the container
of RV antifreeze .
14 . REPLACE the cap on the end of
Suction Line
.
15 . BLOW OUT the black tank flush line at the outside
connection with compressed air (max 70 PSI) .
16 .
To prevent staining
, CLEAN any RV antifreeze from the
sinks, shower (or tub), and toilet using a soft, dry cloth .
17.
OPEN then CLOSE kitchen hot water faucet
to release pressure in water line .
18.
REMOVE the water heater drain plug and allow
RV antifreeze to drain .
19.
DO NOT replace drain plug / SAVE drain plug for re-use .
DO NOT USE YOUR WATER HEATER WHILE THE SYSTEM
IS WINTERIZED.
Heating when filled with antifreeze (or while
drained) may cause unwarrantable damage to the water heater
and/or other components of the plumbing system .
Next Season:
• Thoroughly FLUSH the water heater and system with clean
drinking water through the hot and cold side before using .
• FILL water heater at
City Water Connection
& DRAIN
several times .
See draining steps
17-19
(
above
) .
• SANITIZE the water system per the recommendations
of your coach manufacturer .
See
page 20.
It is important
to read all
instructions &
understand each
step
before
you begin the
winterization process . It
may be easier to winterize
the RV with a second
person to assist you .
If you still have questions
or concerns, contact your
dealer for assistance.
Before you begin
Winterizing:
If you have installed
an aftermarket Water Filter,
make sure that it is set to
the
bypass
bypass
position .
KEEP the Tankless
Water Heater
Bypass Valves in
the Normal Position
(
Bypass Valve Handles
Turned Towards
The Water Heater
)
