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The Water Pump is Noisy or Rough in Operation:
Check for plumbing which may have vibrated loose.
Does the mounting surface multiply noise (flexible)?
Check for mounting feet that are loose or compressed too tight.
Look for loose pump head to motor screws (three long screws).
Is the motor with the pump head removed? Is noise coming from the motor or pump head?
The Water Pump is Rapid Cycling:
Look for restrictive plumbing/flow restrictors in the faucets or shower heads.
Water SyStem
Troubleshooting
Water system problems and leaks usually fall into two categories: system problems and problems caused by
improper use or lack of attention. These problems usually stem from improper winterizing, poor maintenance,
road vibration and campsite water pressure variations. Check all plumbing connections for leaks at least once a
year. If the water pump runs when a faucet is not open, check for a water leak. Be sure the tank(s) drain valves are
closed. If the system(s) continues to leak take the motorhome to an authorized dealer for service.
Faucet Screens
Fresh water sources will vary by location. Built up lime deposits or debris on the faucet screens will restrict
or plug the flow of water coming from the faucets. All faucet screens should be checked and cleaned every two
weeks of use.
Faucet screens are normally located on the outlet side of the faucet and held in place with a threaded
collar.
Remove screen from faucet.
Clean screen using a small soft brush and a de-liming solution.
Reinstall screen and check water flow.
Disinfecting Fresh Water
Disinfecting the water system with chlorine bleach (superchlorination) protects from bacterial or viral
contamination from any common water source.
Disinfect the Water System:
If the motorhome is new.
If the motorhome has not been used in a long time.
Every three months.
NOTE:
Use the gravity fill to perform this task. Remove cap from the gravity fill. Add the solution
to the fresh water tank. When finished, secure the gravity feed cap.
Use following procedure to disinfect water system:
Prepare a household chlorine bleach solution using 1 gallon of water and ¼ cup of chlorine bleach. Use
1 gallon of solution for every 15 gallons of tank capacity. Example: Add 2-2/3 gallons solution to a 40
gallon tank. Add 6-2/3 gallons to 100 gallon tank. This mixture puts a 50 ppm (parts per million) residual
in the water system, and acts as a quick-kill dosage for harmful bacteria, viruses and slime-forming
organisms. Concentrations higher than 50 ppm may damage the water lines and/or tanks.