Heartland 2014 Bighorn, Owner'S Manual

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56 HEARTLAND Recreational Vehicles, LLC
PLUMBING
Fresh Water
Fresh water is provided by filling the FRESH WATER
TANK or by hooking directly to a city water connection.
These sources supply water for the kitchen sink, shower,
lavatory, toilet and water heater. Fill the FRESH WATER
TANK using the connection shown on the left side of the
photo below
City Water and Gravity Fill Connections
Located on the exterior of the coach is the CITY WATER
INLET. Connect a hose to a city pressurized faucet to
the connection on the right of the photo above.
Fresh Water Tank
UNLOCK the GRAVITY WATER FILL DOOR and use a
hose or vessel to fill the water tank. Watch your monitor
panel inside to determine when the tank is full.
NOTICE
NEVER LEAVE YOUR COACH UNATTENDED WHILE FILLING THE
FRESH WATER TANK! ALTHOUGH PROPER VENTING IS ALLOWED FOR
OVERFLOW, THE WATER PRESURE CAN EXPAND THE TANK AND CAUSE
SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT.
NOTICE
A PRESSURE REGULATOR SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN
CONNECTING TO CITY WATER. EXCESSIVE WATER PRESSURE CAN
DAMAGE LINES AND CONNECTIONS, CAUSING WATER DAMAGE TO
YOUR RV. MAKE SURE WATER PRESSURE NEVER EXCEEDS 60 PSI.
Holding Tank Flush System
A holding tank flush kit may be installed on your unit. To use
this system, connect a water hose to the flush kit connector.
After connecting your water hose, turn on the water to begin
to flush your tank. For best results, leave the dump valve
closed until you have flushed the tank. Do not leave the flush
system unattended, unless you decide to leave your dump
valves open. See the flush kit’s manufacturer’s operating
instruction for full details and instruction.
Sanitizing System
To assure complete sanitation of your potable water system,
the following procedures are recommended for a new system.
For one that has not been used for a period of time and for
one which may have become contaminated:
1. Prepare a chlorine solution using one (1) gallon
of water and one-quarter (1/4) cup of household
bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solution). With
tank empty, pour one (1) gallon of solution into the
tank for each fifteen (15) gallons of tank capacity.
NOTE: As an option, several commercial solutions are
available and should be used as directed on the package.
2. Complete filling of tank with fresh water. Operate all
faucets to release trapped air. Pressurizing entire system
with pump, if available, and turn off pump.
3. Allow to stand for three (3) hours.
4. Drain and flush with fresh potable water.
5. To remove excessive chlorine taste or odor which may
remain, prepare a solution of one (1) quart vinegar to
five (5) gallons water and pour into tank. Allow solution
to agitate in tank by vehicle motion (several days, if
possible).
6. Drain tank and flush with fresh potable water.