Holiday Savoy LX 2006, Manual

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Savoy SL & LX 5th Wheel & Travel Trailer 2006 Water Systems — Section 6 • 113
CAUTION:
Do not use any products that contain petroleum distillate or ammonia in place of RV odor
controlling chemicals. Petroleum distillate or ammonia will damage the ABS plastic holding
tanks and seals.
NOTE:
Never dispose of sanitary supplies or other non-dissolving items into the system. Facial
tissue, wet strength tissue, paper towels or an excessive amount of toilet tissue can create
clogging in the holding tank system.
What to Put in the Holding Tanks
Black Water Tank:
Before using the toilet, treat the sewage holding tank with water mixed with an
odor-controlling chemical. These chemicals are available at most RV supply stores. Pour the chemicals into
the holding tank through the toilet. Add about three gallons of water to the holding tank first. Next, mix the
chemicals, as the manufacturer instructions indicate, with about one gallon of water. Pour mixture through toilet
to the holding tank. Do not spill chemicals on hands, clothing, toilet bowl or carpet as it can cause a permanent
stain. Extremely hot weather areas may require adjusted amounts of chemical to help with odor control. Repeat
the chemical pre-charge to the holding tank each time the tank is cycled.
CAUTION:
Do not use any products that contain petroleum distillate or ammonia in place of RV odor
controlling chemical. Petroleum distillates or ammonia will damage the ABS plastic holding
tank and seals.
Grey Water Tank: The grey water waste tank stores the sink, shower and clothes washer drain water. No
chemical is required in this holding tank; however, a waste holding tank can produce odors. A reduced mixture of
chemicals can help with odor control.
NOTE:
Close the grey water valve(s) 24 hours prior to departing, allowing the tank(s) to fill with
liquid, helping the dumping process.
Ensure that enough liquid is in the holding tanks prior to dumping the waste holding tanks. This provides a
smooth flow through the valve, drain pipe and drain hose. When cycling the tank with sufficient liquid, a swirling
action removes accumulated solid wastes along with the waste liquid. Empty the sewage tank weekly to avoid
stagnation and overfilling.
Holding Tanks Valves
Drain valves dispose waste through a common termination. Each holding tank has a separate drain valve,
dumping the waste water (grey water) and sewage (black water) through a common single discharge outlet. Some
units may have two waste water (grey water) tanks. The tank drain valves are located on the roadside frame of the
recreational vehicle. Use the water monitor panel to observe tank levels. When ready to drain the tanks, drain the
sewage tank first then drain the grey water tank(s). Using this sequence helps flush solids from the sewer hose.
When traveling, it is recommend that all holding tanks be empty or less than half full.