Jayco ESCAPADE 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Tanks
A water tank is permanently installed inside your motorhome located either under a bed, dinette or
sofa depending on the floor plan.
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CAUTION: Do not leave the tank unattended while filling. You must be careful not to over
fill tank. This can pressurize the tank, causing leakage and water damage.
TO FILL THE WATER TANK:
1. Connect the garden hose to the city water connection. Fill the tank.
• Make sure valves 1, 2, 3, and 5 are closed and valve 4 is open. (Fig. 4-2 & 4-3)
2. Open kitchen and bathroom faucets to allow air to escape the water lines and water heater.
12-Volt Demand Pump
When water is desired and you are not hooked up to city water, you need to use the 12 volt pump to
get water from the fresh water tank. You will find the switch for the pump on the monitor panel or a
wall near the pump. The battery or converter will supply energy for the pump which will self-prime
and provide water. The pump continues to run until approximately forty pounds of pressure is
achieved and automatically starts again when pressure drops to twenty pounds. Some cycling in
the pump may occur, depending on the volume of water being released. A check valve is built
inside of the pump to prevent water from flowing into the supply tank.
NOTE: For water pump use with the potable water tank, ensure that valves 1, 2, 3, 4 and
6 are closed and valve 5 is open. (Fig. 4-2 & 4-3)
To use the city water without the 12 volt pump, make sure all valves are closed.
(Fig. 4-2 & 4-3)
NOTE: The water pump switch should be in the off position when the vehicle is left
unattended for any amount of time. If something would happen to the water
system, this will ensure that water damage will be restricted to a small area.
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CAUTION: Excessive water pressure when using the city water connection may cause the
o-rings to blow. It is advisable to always utilize a water pressure regulator with the city water
connection.
Faucets
Bathroom or kitchen faucets operate the same
as in your home. Open them by turning the
knobs. There may be air in lines which needs to
be bled out. Close the faucets when sufficient
water is released.
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