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SECTION 8
PLUMBING SYSTEM
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14. Fill the fresh water system using clean
(potable) water (see Fresh water
connections) completely full.
15. Then, drain the fresh water system (see
Draining the fresh water system).
If a chlorine taste lingers in the water, flush
the water system with a solution consisting of
one-quart vinegar to five gallons of clean
water. Re-flush as necessary.
W
INTERIZATION
Preparing your RV for colder weather or
storage is very important for most states and
Canada. Failure to prepare your RV may
cause water supply lines and the water heater
to freeze. No commodity or product should be
added to the fresh water system to ensure
freeze protection other than RV antifreeze.
The RV should be winterized at the end of the
camping season or when the RV will be
exposed to temperatures that will fall at or
below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to freezing are
not covered by warranty.
There are two methods of winterizing your
motorhome based upon your model. Please
read, understand and follow all instructions
before beginning.
Air pressure (all models)
This method will utilize an air hose to blow
excess water from the water lines.
1. Make sure all holding tanks are empty and
drain valves OPEN.
2. Run the water pump until it is dry, this will
take approximately 15-20 seconds.
3. OPEN all faucets and drains, and the
toilet.
4. Using an air hose and adapter (customer
supplied), blow air through the city water
connection. Any remaining water will blow
out in five to ten minutes.
Pour one cup of non-toxic RV antifreeze into
all drain P-traps.
Water heater bypass (most models)
It may be easier to winterize the RV with
another person to assist you.
1. Level the RV and drain the fresh water
plumbing system.
2. Replace the water filter cartridge with the
clear plastic bypass hose.
3. Make sure the water heater 12-volt and
120-volt interior control switches are OFF.
4. Turn the water heater bypass valve to the
BYPASS position.
5. Move the valves to the “Sanitize/Winterize
Lines” position. The low point drains must
be closed for the antifreeze to siphon
through the lines.
6. Insert the garden hose into a container of
RV antifreeze solution (this quantity
should be enough to winterize the RV);
attach the other end to the city water
connection.
To assist the siphoning process, put the
container on a surface approximately two
feet above ground level.
7. Turn the water pump ON.
If the water pump fails to self-prime,
temporarily open the low point drains
(close the low point drains as soon as the
water pump primes [RV antifreeze will
begin draining out] and before continuing
to the next step).
Automotive antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
and windshield washer antifreeze
(methanol) are poisonous. Never use
these products in your fresh water system.
These products are harmful and may be
fatal if swallowed.
Never apply air pressure to the water
system with any of the valves in the closed
position. Air pressure applied to a closed
valve, faucet or low point drain could
potentially damage the seals and cause
water leaks. If you have questions, consult
with your RV dealer.
Summary of Contents for 2009 Melbourne
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