5. Turn the demand pump switch to the “ON” position and pump all of the chlorine
solution into the system.
6. If you are sanitizing both the water lines and the tank, attach a garden hose to the
city fill connection and finish filling the tank.
7. Open kitchen and bathroom faucets to allow air to escape the water lines and the
water heater.
8. Turn the demand pump switch to the “ON” position and allow several seconds for
the pump to prime.
9. After the water heater and water lines fill, the air will stop bubbling out of the
faucets. At this point, turn all faucets off.
.
NOTE: The water heater will hold approximately six gallons of water. Allow the
water to run long enough to ensure that the tank is full.
10. Allow to the solution stand in the water tank for three hours.
11. Drain the water tank and water heater completely by turning on all faucets, and
positioning the valves as indicated for your unit, until the tank and water heater are
empty.
12. With the garden hose connected to the city fill connection, fill the system with
fresh water.
13. Open the kitchen and bathroom faucets to allow air to escape the water lines and
the water heater.
14. Turn the demand pump switch to the “ON” position and allow several seconds for
the pump to prime.
15. After the water heater and water lines fill, the air will stop bubbling out of the
faucets. At this point, turn all faucets off.
.
NOTE: The water heater will hold approximately six gallons of water. Allow the
water to run long enough to ensure that the tank is full.
16. Allow the water to stand in the tank for at least three hours.
17. Drain the water tank and water heater completely by opening all faucets and low
point drains, as indicated by your unit’s valve layout, until the tank and heater are
empty.
18. The water system is now sanitized for use. If the system has a strong chlorine odor
or taste, refer to the following information to eliminate this.
To Remove Excess Chlorine Odor and Taste:
1. In a large bucket, prepare a solution of 1/2 cup baking soda to one gallon (4 liters)
of water for every 15 gallons (60 liters) of tank capacity.
• Repeat steps 3-10 from above.
2. Allow the baking soda solution to sit in the tank for a few days, if possible. If you
can have the soda in the tank while traveling, it will work better to clean and
refresh the tank from the agitating motion.
• Repeat steps 12-18 from above.
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Summary of Contents for Escapade 2006
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Page 12: ...NOTES 2 Granite Ridge Greyhawk Escapade Type C Motorhome Welcome...
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Page 42: ...NOTES 32 Granite Ridge Greyhawk Escapade Type C Motorhome Before you Travel...
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