Jayco PINNACLE FIFTH WHEELS 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Section 8: Plumbing System
The tank heater switch should be turned OFF:
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When there is NO liquid present (tanks are empty).
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When dumping the black and gray holding tanks and the drain pipes.
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When fresh water tank and supply lines are empty or being drained for storage.
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When the recreation vehicle is connected to city sewer and the gate valves are
open.
NOTE: Free draining is never recommended, especially in cold weather
use.
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When ambient temperatures rise and remain above freezing.
No maintenance on the heaters is required, only a periodic inspection for loose wires, dam-
age, etc. For additional detailed information, refer to the tank heater manufacturer’s user
guide.
Outside Shower (if so equipped)
A handheld shower assembly with both hot and cold water may be included for use outside
of your recreational vehicle.
1.
Be sure the water heater is ON and had sufficient time to heat the water.
2. Open the outside shower compartment door.
3. If dry camping, be sure the 12-volt water pump is ON.
4. Remove the handheld shower from its holder.
5. Turn ON the hot and cold faucet knobs, and adjust the water temperature as desired.
6. To activate the handheld shower turn ON the sprayer head attachment (some models).
To turn off the water, always
close the hot/cold control (faucet) knobs. The lever on the
shower head will not completely stop the flow of water; this is intentional to allow for drain
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ing. After the water has been allowed to drain from the shower head, return it to the outside
shower compartment. Any remaining water in the shower hose will drip or run out; this is
not a leak but performs as intended. If you are dry camping, turn the water pump OFF.
Turning off the water with the shower head lever can also create a condition where the hot
and cold water will mix through the outside shower faucet, thereby reducing the temperature
of the hot water. It can appear as though the hot water heater is not working properly.
Faucets
The bathroom, kitchen and outside shower faucets operate much the same way as the faucets
in your home. Make sure there is sufficient water available and the 12-volt water pump is
turned ON before operating.
NOTE: There may be air in the water plumbing lines which needs to
be bled out before a steady stream of water comes from the faucet.
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