Jayco 2008 Octane ZX, Owner'S Manual

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T
here are two different water systems in your
RV: the fresh water system and the waste
water system. The fresh water system consists
of the fresh water holding tank, fresh water
connections, water pump, outside shower
assembly (if so equipped), water heater,
faucets, shower or tub, and water purification
system (if so equipped). The waste water
system consists of the waste water holding
tank, sewage holding tank, drains and toilet.
Recreation vehicles shake and vibrate while
going down the road. It is possible for
plumbing fittings to come loose. Check all
fittings, pressure and waste, for leaks before
each trip or before vehicle storage as part of
your normal maintenance:
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Inspect all faucets, the water purification
system (optional) and sink connections
(including drain baskets or filters).
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Remove the access panels. Inspect the
shower faucet fittings and shower drain
lines.
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Inspect connections at the water pump
and water heater.
At the end of every trip, you should drain any
unused water from the fresh water system.
There are labels affixed to the exterior of the
RV’s sidewall that indicate the locations of the
water system drains and fills. Be aware some
drains may be located inside the RV (once the
exterior label is found, go inside to find the
drain corresponding location).
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HE
F
RESH
W
ATER
S
YSTEM
All water contains contaminant and mineral
particles that can cause fresh water system
odors. Untreated well water is a major source
of water system odors. The fresh water (or
potable
water) system needs periodic
sanitization and winterization to take care of all
the components within the plumbing system
and help discourage the growth of bacteria
and other organisms that can contaminate the
water supply.
M
ONITOR
P
ANEL
The interior wall-mounted monitor panel
allows you to monitor the fresh water, grey
water, black water and auxiliary battery levels.
These functions are controlled using the “tact”
switches
located on the monitor panel
faceplate. The monitor panel operates on
12-volt DC power supplied by either the
converter
or auxiliary battery. Sensors
installed in the holding tanks connect to a
resistor assembly (relaying an electronic
message to the display board). No power is
drawn from the battery unless a switch is
pushed or turned ON. Fuses for the monitor
panel are located in the 12V fuse panel. Refer
to the OEM operator’s manual for further
information.
Operation
Press only one “tact” switch at a time. As you
push
either the “FRESH”, “BLACK” or
“GREY1” switch, one or more LED lights will
illuminate indicating that holding tank content
level. When pushing the “BATT” switch, the
highest LED light illuminated indicates the
estimated auxiliary battery condition.
C = charge at 12.7 volts and above
G = good at 12.1 volts and above
F = fair at 11.6 volts and above
L = low at 6.0 volts and above
Water pump switch (optional)
When the water pump switch is ON the water
pump runs until 45 pounds of pressure has
been achieved. The red light will stay ON. Turn
the water pump switch OFF when it is not in
use.
Water heater switch (optional)
The “propane GAS” water heater switch
enables propane operation of the water heater.
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SECTION 8
PLUMBING SYSTEM
WARNING
DO NOT drink water deemed
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality.