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Section 8: Plumbing System
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1.
Turn power to the water heater OFF (both electric and LP gas switches.
2.
Level the recreation vehicle and drain the fresh water plumbing system. See
Draining
the Fresh Water System.
3.
Replace the water filter cartridge (if so equipped) with the plastic bypass hose.
If RV has a canister water filter, turn off water to the filter (valves should be on either
side of the filter). Remove the lid, remove the filter, replace the lid. Turn on the water
valves.
4.
Water heater should now be empty after per-
forming Step 2. The water heater bypass
valves should be set to
BYPASS
. Refer to
2-Valve Water Heater Bypass
section.
5.
Make sure the “fresh water tank drain” and
“low point drains” are all closed. Low point
drains are typically located inside the base-
ment access cover for hot and cold water
lines.
6.
Open the basement access cover to locate the
BLACK and WHITE water valves and set
them to
SANITIZE/WINTERIZE
positions
(as shown).
7.
Place the end of the clear plastic hose into a container of RV antifreeze.
8.
Turn the water pump switch ON. Antifreeze will siphon into the water lines when a
fixture is opened. To aid in siphoning, place the container of antifreeze on a flat surface
2 feet above the ground. All drains should be closed to create a siphon.
9.
Open each hot water faucet one at a time, including outside shower and outside kitchen
(if so equipped) until RV antifreeze begins to flow continuously then close the water
faucet. Repeat for all hot water faucets.
10. Repeat Step 8 with the cold water faucets including outside shower and outside kitchen
(if equipped).
11. Hold open the lever on the toilet until antifreeze runs into the bowl.
12. Appliances should be winterized to prevent damage. Refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes
washer should be winterized. Refer to the appliance owner’s manual for instructions
or call Customer Service.
Winterizing the Macerator System (if so equipped)
1.
Ensure all tanks are empty.
2.
Pour RV antifreeze into the empty black water tank (through the toilet bowl).
(Be sure to have a container available for capturing system fluid.)
3.
Turn the macerator pump ON.
4.
Run the pump until antifreeze begins to discharge from the dump connector on the end
of the flexible hose.
5.
Turn the macerator pump OFF.
NOTE:
Antifreeze should
never
enter the hot water heater or the
water filter.
Summary of Contents for EAGLE FW 2020
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Page 40: ...Section 3 Pre Travel Information 38 Notes ...
Page 64: ...Section 4 Vehicle Operation 62 Notes ...
Page 112: ...Section 7 Fuel Propane System 110 ...
Page 156: ...Section 8 Plumbing System 154 Notes ...
Page 160: ...Section 9 Heating Cooling 158 Notes ...
Page 172: ...Section 10 Appliances 170 Notes ...
Page 174: ...Section 11 Electronics 172 Notes ...
Page 196: ...Section 14 Travel Camping Storage Checklists 194 Notes ...
Page 201: ...Section 15 Additional Information 199 Notes ...