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Section 8: Plumbing System
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7.
Run the water pump until it is dry (approximately
15 to 20 seconds). Operating the pump longer than
that with no water in it can damage the pump.
8.
Open all faucets in the RV. If there is an outside
shower, attach the shower hose to the shower, and
open the shower faucets (also outside kitchen if
equipped).
9.
Attach a blowout plug to the city water inlet on the
utility center panel.
10. Attach the air hose to the blowout plug. Set com-
pressor to
30 PSI MAX
. Set the blue CITY WA-
TER / TANK FILL valve on the utility center panel to
CITY WATER
.
11. Open the fresh water tank drain. At the pump, turn the white valve so it points to the
left (to the water tank). Blow air into the blowout plug, which will
clear the water tank. Apply air for only 30 to 60 seconds. Then turn
the white valve so it points toward the pump.
12. Continue blowing air into the water lines to evacuate all water from
the lines. This can take 5 to 10 minutes.
13. Appliances should be winterized to prevent damage. Refrigerator,
dishwasher, clothes washer should be winterized. Refer to the appli-
ance owner’s manual for instructions or call Customer Service.
14. Pour one cup of RV antifreeze in all the drain P-traps (sinks and bath-
tub).
15. After RV water lines and appliance water lines have been blown out, remove the air
hose and the blowout plug from the utility center.
Winterize the Black Tank Flush
1.
Connect the blowout plug to the black tank flush inlet at the utility center panel.
2.
Connect the air hose to the blowout plug. Set the compressor to
30 PSI maximum
.
3.
Make sure the black tank has been emptied
. Open the black tank drain valve.
4.
Blow air into the flush inlet for 30 to 60 seconds.
5.
Disconnect the compressor and blowout plug.
6.
Close the black tank drain.
Winterizing with Antifreeze Method
Requires non-toxic RV antifreeze in the water lines and does not require any special tools.
Use
ONLY RV ANTIFREEZE
in your fresh water system for freeze protection. No other
product or commodity should be used.
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.
Automotive antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and windshield washer antifreeze
(methanol) are poisonous. Never use these products in your fresh water sys-
tem. These products are harmful and may be fatal if swallowed.
Summary of Contents for Eagle FW 2021
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Page 34: ...Section 2 Occupant Safety 32 Notes...
Page 42: ...Section 3 Pre Travel Information 40 Notes...
Page 66: ...Section 4 Vehicle Operation 64 Notes...
Page 122: ...Section 7 Fuel Propane System 120 Notes...
Page 168: ...Section 9 Heating Cooling 166 Notes...
Page 180: ...Section 10 Appliances 178 Notes...
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