8. Turn the “water heater bypass” valve to the
NORMAL position.
9. Open the hot water line on all the faucets
(kitchen, lavatory, shower and outside
shower) until water begins to flow
continuously and a chlorine smell is
noticeable.
10. Close the hot water lines and repeat with
the cold water lines on the faucets.
11. Let the solution remain in the system for at
least four hours when disinfecting with
50-PPM residual chlorine.
If a shorter time period is desired, then a
100-PPM chlorine concentration should be
permitted to sit in the system for at least
one hour.
12. After the required period, drain the chlorine
solution from the fresh water system (see
Draining the fresh water system).
Some solution may remain in the water
heater and will be flushed in the following
steps:
13. Fill the fresh water system using clean
(potable) water (see Fresh water
connections) completely full.
14. Then, drain the fresh water system (see
Draining the fresh water system).
If a chlorine taste lingers in the water, flush the
water system with a solution consisting of
one-quart vinegar to five gallons of clean
water. Re-flush as necessary.
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REY
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ATER
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YSTEM
Water from the sinks and shower (or tub) flow
into the gray water (or waste water) holding
tank. Water from the toilet will flow into the
sewage (or black water) holding tank. Certain
floor plans may also have the lavatory draining
into the waste (black) tank.
Drain pipes
The drain pipes have a “P-trap” installed to
help prevent odors from escaping into the RV.
During travel, water from the P-traps may spill
and permit odors into the RV. These odors
come from food particles decomposing in the
tank. By adding water and using a RV
approved deodorizing agent you will dissolve
the contents faster and will keep the drain lines
and tanks clean and free flowing. These
chemicals are available at an RV supply store
or your Jayco independent dealer.
Vents
Another important part of this system is the
vent pipes and vents that release air from the
grey and black water holding tanks. The
exterior vent cap is attached to the roof and
must be kept clear of obstructions to perform
as intended. On some models, the vent pipe
may be part of the drainage system referred to
as a “wet vent” (water flows downward as air
flows upward in the same pipe).
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OLDING
T
ANKS
The weight of the holding tank contents is not
calculated into the RV cargo carrying capacity
(this extra weight would reduce your available
cargo capacity). Traveling with full holding
tank(s) could possibly cause you to exceed the
individual tire ratings and/or the RV GAWR or
RV GVWR. Potential damage to suspension
components, such as springs, tires and axles,
could result. If your RV holding tank(s) are
located behind the axles, the weight of the full
tank(s) will reduce the hitch weight.
Motorhome sway and other handling
difficulties can be the result of the hitch weight
being too light.
Dump the gray and black water holding tanks
before traveling to avoid carrying unnecessary
weight. If you are dry camping and cannot
immediately empty your holding tanks, reduce
your vehicle speed until you reach a dumping
station. When connected to the sewer drain
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SECTION 5
PLUMBING SYSTEM
WARNING
Never travel with full black or grey water
holding tanks. This not only wastes your
fuel but depending on the location of the
tank(s), it can affect your motorhome
handling characteristics.
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