Gulf Stream 8404 WFD, Owner'S Manual

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compartment. Note that the lever used on this system
is not an “on/off” lever, but rather a selector for which
tank you wish to flush. After connecting your water
hose, turn on the water to begin flushing your tank.
For best results leave the dump valves closed until you
have flushed each tank. Do not leave the flush system
unattended, unless you decide to leave your dump
valves open.
The optional glass container on the flush system
hose is used to house a sanitation tablet for sanitizing
each tank. Tablets are available at most RV dealers or
RV parts stores.
Water System Winterizing
NOTE: READ THIS BEFORE WINTERIZING YOUR
WATER SYSTEM.
If your RV is going to be stored unheated in
temperatures that COULD GO BELOW FREEZING,
the fresh water and waste systems must be winterized.
Follow this procedure:
1. Drain the fresh water tank.
2. Drain pipes by turning the water pump ON and
opening a cold water faucet. Wait for the water
flow to stop. Turn pump OFF. Leave faucets
OPEN.
3. Turn ON all faucets and OPEN the HOT and
COLD WATER PIPE DRAIN VALVES. Leave
these valves in the OPEN position. These valves
are located either under the galley sink or in an
exterior compartment, and permit the water to
drain onto the ground below the RV.
4. OPEN the WATER HEATER drain valve located at
the bottom of the heater (or remove plug). Let the
water drain out. OPEN the heater SAFETY
VALVE.
5. Flush the toilet.
6. After each faucet has been opened, drained and
closed, CLOSE the WATER LINE DRAIN
VALVES.
7. Drain the WASTE WATER HOLDING TANK.
8. Double check that ALL WATER has been drained.
9. Secure all protective caps including the water tank
filler, city water inlet and waste drain outlet.
CAUTION: DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM
ALONE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE
COMPLETE COLD WEATHER PROTECTION FOR
AN RV UNIT THAT WILL BE STORED IN AN
UNHEATED ENVIRONMENT WHERE
TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW FREEZING.
CONSULT YOUR DEALER FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON THE BEST METHOD OF
WINTERIZING YOUR VEHICLE.
Units equipped with a winterization siphon hose
should use it to pump RV anti-freeze into the plumbing
system.
Always pour a cupful of RV anti-freeze into each
drain after your coach has been winterized.
Some people may choose to remove water from the
plumbing system by using air pressure. If you choose
to do this make sure that the air pressure never
exceeds 60 psi.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE ANTI-
FREEZE OR WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID ANTI-
FREEZE IN THE MOTOR HOME WATER SYSTEM.
THESE CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. YOUR DEALER CAN PROVIDE YOU
WITH SPECIAL ANTI-FREEZE THAT IS SAFE AND
APPROVED FOR RV WATER SYSTEMS. ALWAYS
FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THESE ADDITIVES.
APPLIANCES
WARNING:
THE HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE USE
LP GAS AS FUEL, AND IN THE COURSE OF
NORMAL OPERATION HAVE PARTS/SURFACES
THAT BECOME VERY HOT AND ALSO EMIT
COMBUSTION GASES. BE CAREFUL TO ALWAYS
FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
ON VENTILATION AND DO NOT TOUCH THE AIR
EXHAUST PORTS OR ALLOW ANY MATERIAL TO
COVER THEM OR EVEN COME IN CONTACT WITH
EITHER THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST OF THESE
APPLIANCES.
WHENEVER YOU OR SOMEONE IN YOUR
VEHICLE SMELLS LP GAS, TAKE PRECAUTIONS
AS OUTLINED EARLIER IN THIS MANUAL.