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2. Attach a flexible sewer hose to adapter and secure with a clamp.
3. Remove cap and attach adapter onto valve housing.
4. Turn adapter 10° to lock onto pegs.
5. Place other end into approved sewer system.
6. Open the 3” drain valve to drain the sewage tank.
7. Open the valve on the gray water tank to utilize the water to wash and rinse the hose.
All drain pipes have a “P-trap” installed into each line. Water in these traps prevent odors
from escaping into travel trailer. During travel, water from the P-traps may spill and
permit odors into travel trailer. These odors come from food particles decomposing in the
tank. By adding water and using a RV approved deodorizing agent, the contents will
dissolve faster and will keep the drain lines and tanks clean and free flowing. Chemicals
are available at an RV supply store.
Most states and parks have strict laws and regulations to prohibit dumping of wastes of
any kind into anything other than proper disposal facilities or sewer systems. Almost all
privately owned parks have either a central pump facility or offer a campsite hookup of
sewage. You can find lists of many dump facilities throughout the United States in
Woodall’s, Rand McNally Camp Guide, Good Sam Camp Guide, KOA Kampgrounds
Camp Guide,
and various other publications. Some fuel stations also have dump stations.
THE LP FUEL SYSTEM
It is because of the LP gas system that your RV has the convenience of a refrigerator,
stove, water-heater, and furnace. This system has containers that contain the fuel and also
regulators to control the pressure of the fuel and supplies the gas vapor to the various
appliances. When correctly used, the LP system is very effective and will ensure the
comfort and added convenience for your vehicle. This system is also potentially very
dangerous and should be used with care.
Liquefied Petroleum (LP) is a product that is refined from crude oil through natural
gases. LP gas is a colorless and odorless gas that in the liquefied state resembles water.
An odorant is added as a warning agent. This is usually a sulfur compound which gives
the gas the rotten egg, stinky, skunk oil odor. It is extremely important to become familiar
with the odor associated with LP gas.
LP fuel is stored in a pressurized canister in a liquid state. As the fuel is released from the
canister, it becomes vapor that is needed for the operation of the appliances. In the liquid
state, propane should not run through the appliances. A liquid fuel will damage the o-
rings in the valves and also leave a sticky, oily residue causing poor or no operation in
the regulator.
LP CONTAINER
The tank or bottle is a D.O.T. approved container to hold fuel in liquid form, and is
normally a 20# or 30# capacity. The open/close valve is to be closed at all times unless
hooked up to LP gas system or filling container. When container is disconnected from
hose and P.O.L. connection, install P.O.L. plastic plug as attached to container. This is
required by RV industry, Gas Association, and for your own safety. Do not allow
container (filled or empty) to move or roll around while transporting to and from filling
location.