Jayco 2016 Melbourne, Owner'S Manual

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7. Turn the appropriate (12-volt GAS or 120-volt ELECTRIC) storage water heater power
switch ON. (For a tankless water heater (if so equipped) turn the water heater power
switch ON (the switch is located outside the RV at the water heater panel). The water
will be heated on demand.
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8. Shut OFF the water at the external water source and disconnect the hose.
9. Disconnect the non-toxic drinking water hose from the city water connection inlet and
reinstall the city water connection inlet cap.
City Fill Tank
Use this setting to fill the water tank from a pressurized water source.
NOTE: If needed, sanitize the water system prior to travel.
1. If equipped with a tank (storage) water heater, set the bypass valves to the NORMAL
position (supply line valves ON, middle mixer valve OFF). The tankless water heater
has no bypass valves.
2. Remove the city water connection inlet cap. Attach a non-toxic water hose to the city
water connection and the other end to a pressurized water source.
3. Place the utility center valves in the “CITY FILL TANK” position (Fig A).
4. Turn ON the water at the external water source.
5. Water will flow into the fresh water tank.
During the filling process, periodically check the fresh water tank level using the monitor
panel located in the command center. When the fresh water tank is full, it is normal to see
water running from the fresh water overflow tubes onto the ground.
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6. Shut OFF the water at the external water source.
7. Disconnect the non-toxic drinking water hose and reinstall the city water connection
inlet cap.
Country Fill
This setting is used to siphon fill the water tank from a water container when dry camping
and a pressurized water source is unavailable.
NOTE: If needed, sanitize the water system prior to travel.
1. If equipped with a tank (storage) water heater, set the bypass valves to the NORMAL
position (supply line valves ON, middle mixer valve OFF). The tankless water heater
has no bypass valves.
2. Remove the city water connection inlet cap and attach one end of the short hose
supplied with the motor home to the city water connection inlet, and the other end into
a container of fresh water.
3. Place the utility center valves in the “COUNTRY FILL” position. (Fig A)
4. Turn water pump ON. Water should begin to be drawn out of the container and into the
fresh water tank. To aid siphoning place the container on a flat surface approximately 2
feet off the ground. All low point drains must be off in order to create a siphon.
During the filling process, periodically check the fresh water tank level using the monitor
panel located in the command center. When the fresh water tank is full, it is normal to see
water running from the fresh water overflow tubes onto the ground.
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5. Shut OFF the water pump.
6. Disconnect the short water hose and reinstall the city water connection inlet cap.
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