Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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15. Shut off the air supply and disconnect
the air hose.
16. Remove water filter bowl.
17. Use one (1) gallon of FDA approved
RV antifreeze to protect various
water drain lines. Pour 1 pint into the
kitchen drain and 1 pint into the bath
shower drain. Pour 2 pints into the
bath sink drain. This will protect the
P-Traps, with some of the antifreeze
going into grey tank to protect the
drain valve. Open the flush valve on
the toilet. Pour 3 pints into the toilet
to protect the black water drain valve.
POISON:
Use only non-toxic FDA Approved RV
antifreeze that is specifically made
for potable water systems. Never
use automobile engine antifreeze. If
ingested, automobile antifreeze can
cause blindness, deafness or death.
CAUTION:
Clean up antifreeze spills immediately
to prevent permanent staining.
18. Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks
and shower to protect the surfaces
from stains.
19. Leave open hot and cold water low
point drains. Leave open water heater
drain.
When the motorhome is used again, install
water heater drain plug, close water heater
pressure relief valve. Close hot and cold water
low point drain valves. Install new water filter.
Set water heater Bypass valves to Normal
Flow.
Using Non-Toxic Antifreeze
Approximately five to eight gallons of FDA
approved RV antifreeze will be required to
winterize the motorhome.
WARNING:
It is recommended that a qualified
RV service technician familiar with
motorhomes, such as an authorized
dealer, perform this procedure.
POISON:
Use only non-toxic FDA Approved RV
antifreeze that is specifically made
for potable water systems. Never
use automobile engine antifreeze. If
ingested, automobile antifreeze can
cause blindness, deafness or death.
WARNING:
Freeze damage is not covered under
warranty.
1. Empty and flush the holding tanks.
2. Remove water filter bowl. Discard
filter cartridge and empty remaining
water. Screw filter bowl (without
cartridge) onto filter head.
3. Drain the fresh water tank and close
the tank supply valve to the water
pump.
4. Open hot and cold water low point
drains in the water service center and
propane tank bay.
WARNING:
Ensure the water heater is off and
water is not hot when draining the
low point water drain lines. Hot water
from the lines can burn or injure skin.
CAUTION:
Some appliances, such as the ice
maker, require special winterizing
instructions not covered in this
section. Refer to the specific appliance
OEM manual for instructions and
recommendations.
5. Turn on the water pump until all the
water is cleared out of the water
pump, fresh water tank and low point
drains then turn the water pump off.
6. If applicable, disconnect the water
line to the icemaker.
7. Open the high temperature/pressure
relief valve on the water heater to
vent water heater. Remove water
heater drain plug to allow water
heater to drain.
8. Locate bypass valves at back of the
water heater and set valves to the
Bypass position.
9. Close hot and cold water low point
drain valves.
CAUTION:
Ensure the fresh water tank is
completely drained as RV approved
antifreeze will not enter the fresh
water tank.
10. Position the City Water/Fresh Tank
Fill lever to the City Water position.
11. Insert winterization hose into
antifreeze solution.