Jayco 2016 Jay Feather, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 8-PLUMBING SYSTEMS JAYCO TOWABLE
Maintenance
Do not allow the burner to burn with a yellow flame, or continue to operate the water
heater with an improper burner flame.
Periodically, inspect the water heater vent for soot. Soot is a sign of incomplete
combustion and must be corrected before operating the water heater. This is your visual
warning that the water heater is operating in an unsafe manner. If soot is present,
immediately shut the unit down and contact your dealer or a qualified service agency.
Periodically inspect the vent for obstructions. Do not terminate the vent on your water
heater inside of add-on rooms, screen porches or patios. Doing so will result in products of
combustion being vented into the rooms or occupied areas.
Draining and winterization:
If the recreation vehicle is to be stored over the winter months, the water heater must be
drained to prevent damage from freezing. Damage to the water heater caused by freezing is
not warrantable. It is recommended the water heater be
drained and bypassed during the
winterization process, particularly if introducing RV antifreeze into the plumbing
system . The water heater should never be drained when HOT or UNDER
PRESSURE.
To drain the water heater:
1.
Turn off electrical power to the water heater either at the switch from the electrical
element of at the breaker.
2. Shut off the propane supply to the water heater.
3. Turn off the pressure pump on the water system.
4. Open both hot and cold water faucets.
5. Remove the anode rod from the tank.
For detailed information see the Winterizing The Plumbing System and Water Heater
Bypass sections of this manual.
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Use the factory installed water heater bypass, available in most floor plans, to avoid filling
the water heater with RV antifreeze. Bypass valves are typically located close to the water
heater. If your model has an outside utility center, the valve configuration will be different
than the factory installed bypass (Refer to the
Utility Center Section ).
NOTE:
See Winterizing the Plumbing System
Factory installed water heater
bypass valves (if so equipped)
Normal Camping Usage: Valves A&B Open
Valve C is Closed
Bypass Mode: Valves A&B Closed
Valve C is Open
D = fresh water tank cut off
E = used to introduce RV antifreeze into the lines
Water Heater Bypass Diagram
C
B
A
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