Jayco 2011 pinnacle, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 7
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
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 valves 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).
8. Open the hot water line on all the faucets
(kitchen, lavatory, shower and outside
shower) until RV antifreeze begins to flow
continuously.
9. Close the faucet hot water lines and
repeat with the cold water lines on all the
faucets. Do not forget to run RV antifreeze
through the toilet.
When you are done adding RV antifreeze
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.
10. Remove the garden hose from the
container of RV antifreeze.
11. To prevent staining, wipe the RV
antifreeze out of the sinks, shower (or tub)
and toilet using a soft, dry cloth.
To reduce the chance of contamination,
prevent the garden hose from coming into
contact with the ground. If needed, contact
your dealer for assistance.
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Water from the sinks and shower flow into the
gray water (or waste water) holding tank.
Water from the cassette toilet (if so equipped)
will flow into the sewage (or black water)
holding tank.
Drain pipes
The drain pipes have a “P-trap” installed to
help prevent odors from escaping into the RV.
During travel, water from the P-traps may spill
and permit odors into the RV. These odors
come from food particles decomposing in the
tank. By adding water and using a RV
approved deodorizing agent you will dissolve
the contents faster and will keep the drain
lines and tanks clean and free flowing. These
chemicals are available at an RV supply store
or your dealer.
Vents
Another important part of this system is the
vent pipes and vents that release air from the
grey and black water holding tanks. The
exterior vent cap is attached to the roof and
must be kept clear of obstructions to perform
as intended. On some models, the vent pipe
may be part of the drainage system referred
to as a "wet vent" (water flows downward as
air flows upward in the same pipe).
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