Jayco 2011 pinnacle, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 7
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Fig. 7.2 Anode rod replacement chart
Water heater bypass valves
Fig. 7.3 Water heater bypass
There are three valves, located in the utility
center, that comprise the water heater bypass
system. The photo (see above), shows the
water heater in the bypass position. Position
the valves to the NORMAL position to use the
water heater.
Draining and winterization
To drain the water heater remove the anode
rod/drain plug. If the RV is to be stored over
the winter months, the water heater must be
drained to prevent damage from freezing. It is
recommended the water heater be drained
and bypassed during the winterization
process particularly if introducing RV
antifreeze into the plumbing system.
O
UTSIDE
S
HOWER
A handheld shower assembly with both hot
and cold water is available for washing or
rinsing outside the RV. Be sure the water
heater is ON and had sufficient time to heat
the water.
1. If dry camping, be sure the 12-volt water
pump is ON.
2. Remove the hand held showerhead and
hose from its holder and turn ON the
sprayer head valve.
3. Open the faucet knobs and adjust them to
the desired temperature.
To cease operation, close the faucet knobs
and the showerhead valve. After the water
has been allowed to drain from the
showerhead, replace it in the compartment.
Any remaining water in the shower hose will
drip or run out of the vacuum breaker; this is
not a leak but performs as intended.
The showerhead can be removed to drain the
hose faster. If you choose to remove the
showerhead to drain the hose, reassemble it
for storage. For sanitary reasons, keep the
exterior shower compartment door closed
when not in use.
F
AUCETS
The faucets operate much the same way as
the faucets in your home. Make sure there is
sufficient water available and, if dry camping,
the 12-volt water pump is turned ON before
operating. To open the faucets, turn the hot
and cold knobs ON and adjust the
temperature to your comfort level. Close the
faucets when a sufficient amount of water is
released.
The shower faucet (if so equipped) requires a
vacuum breaker when the shower hose and
Do not replace the anode rod or any other
component with an accessory part that is
not authorized by the water heater
manufacturer, such as an “add-on” electric
heating element.] Such items are not
approved to be installed and could create
an unsafe condition and will void all
warranties.
Water temperatures over 125°F (49°C) can
cause severe burns instantly or death from
scalds; therefore, be careful when using
hot water. Always test the water
temperature before showering or washing.
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