Jayco PINNACLE, Manual

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It is important to add enough water to prevent solid waste buildup. Follow the
directions listed below and in the manufacturer’s operator manual.
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Sewage (black) tank preparation:
1. Release one to two quarts (1 or 2 liters) of water into the toilet bowl.
2. Follow the directions on your (RV approved) toilet chemical bottle (customer supplied),
by placing the recommended quantity of holding tank chemical into the toilet bowl.
3.
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tank.
Waste (grey) holding tank preparation:
No special preparation is required, however, placing a small quantity of chemicals into this
tank, such as baking soda or an approved RV chemical, will reduce odors from food particles
in the system.
Cleaning & Maintenance:
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Use only RV approved chemicals. Do not use chlorine (undiluted) or caustic chemicals,
such as laundry bleach or drain opening types, in the toilet system. These products damage
the seals in toilets and dump valves.
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is the black inlet located on the utility center panel.
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water tank. The drain valve for the black water
tank must be OPEN to use this feature.
When a water hose is connected and the water source
is turned on it sprays water into the black water tank.
This allows you to rinse the black water holding tank
by removing debris and preventing accumulation.
There is a check valve incorporated in the plumbing
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Sewer Tank Flush Inlet procedure:
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dump outlet under the recreation vehicle.
2. Open the black water dump valve on the utility
center and leave it open. Allow the tank to drain.
3.
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your fresh water hose for this.
4. Attach the other end of the hose to a pressurized water source (40 PSI minimum).
5. Turn the pressurized water source ON. Flush the tank until water appears clear in the 4
inch sewer hose (dump valve must remain open).
6. Turn the water source OFF. Disconnect the hose from the water source, and from the
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Sewer Tank Flush Inlet on Utility
Center