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Drain Traps:
P-Traps are usually within 54" of a vent tee
and must contain water to block odors. During
storage water can evaporate and allow odor
into motorhome. If odor is detected, run water
into sinks and shower to fill P-traps.
AutoVents:
The auto vent is designed to assist in the
smooth flow of water in the drain without
creating a vacuum. If stuck in the open
position the auto vent can allow grey odors
to enter the motorhome. Some auto vents can
double as “clean outs” in the event the line
needs to be snaked out.
cOLd WEATHER cONdITIONs
Extended use in below freezing (32° F/0° C)
weather will require operation of the furnace
to protect interior water lines, fixtures, water
storage tanks and pumps. Exposed drains
may freeze quickly. If in doubt about what
temperature the motorhome will tolerate,
winterize with potable antifreeze. Cold
temperature can adversely affect water systems
below the floor level because the furnace does
not provide heat to these components.
Tank Heater:
The fresh water tank is equipped with a 12
Volt DC heat pad controlled by a thermal snap
disc located in the water service bay. The Tank
Heater switch operates the heat pad to help
reduce the possiblity of freezing. Turn on the
tank heater switch when ambient temperature
approaches 44º F (+/-6º F) and light freezing
temperatures may occur.
INFORMATION
System Heat is also called Bay
Heat. The two terms can be used
interchangeably.
CAUTION
The fresh water tank heater is
not designed for severe freezing
temperature.
Requirement for Operation:
House battery disconnect switch must
be on.
System Heat Operation:
Turn the Tank Heater
switch On when cool or
freezing temperatures may
occur.
When the bay temperature
reaches approximately
40º F (+/-6º F), the snap
disc thermostat will close.
The tank heater light turns
on. The heater continues
to operate until bay
temperature reaches 55˚ F
(+1 - 6˚ F). The tank heater indicator
light will turn off.
Cold Weather Storage
If the motorhome is stored where freezing
temperatures may occur, it is best to Winterize
the motorhome to limit the possiblity of freeze
damage to the plumbing system.
CAUTION
Freeze damage to the plumbing system
is not covered under warranty.
CAUTION
Equipment and appliances that
use water should be drained and
stored in accordance with the OEM
recommendation for winterization.
Refer to the specific OEM manual for
winterization recommendations and
instructions.
WINTERIzATION
Fresh water plumbing, specific appliances
and waste drain systems require winterization
when the motorhome is placed in storage. The
recommended method of winterizing is using
air pressure to purge water from the water
lines. Water left in the system can cause freeze
damage. An auxiliary method of winterizing is
use of FDA approved RV antifreeze.
When plumbing lines are purged using
air pressure, use of antifreeze in the fresh
water tank, water lines and appliances is not
necessary. The decision to use antifreeze is
determined by the motorhome operator.
POISON
If using antifreeze, use only non-
toxic FDA approved RV antifreeze
specifically made for potable water
systems. Automotive antifreeze, if
ingested, can cause blindness, deafness
or death.
WARNING
It is recommended that a qualified
RV service technician familiar with
motorhomes, such as an authorized
dealer, perform the winterization
procedure.
CAUTION
Freeze damage is not covered under
warranty.
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