Jayco Recon ZX 2008, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 8
PLUMBING SYSTEM
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T here are two different water systems in your
RV: the fresh water system and the waste
water system. The fresh water system
consists of the fresh water holding tank, fresh
water connections, water pump, outside
shower assembly (if so equipped), water
heater, faucets, tub/shower, and water
purification system (if so equipped). The
waste water system consists of the waste
water holding tank, sewage holding tank,
drains and toilet.
Recreation vehicles shake and vibrate while
going down the road. It is possible for
plumbing fittings to come loose. Check all
fittings, pressure and waste, for leaks before
each trip or before vehicle storage as part of
your normal maintenance:
□ Inspect all faucets, the water purification
system (optional) and sink connections
(including drain baskets or filters).
□ Remove the access panels. Inspect the
shower faucet fittings and shower drain
lines.
□ Inspect connections at the water pump
and water heater.
□ At the end of every trip, you should drain
any unused water from the fresh water
system.
There are labels affixed to the exterior of the
RV’s sidewall that indicate the locations of the
water system drains and fills. Be aware some
drains may be located inside the RV (once the
exterior label is found, go inside to find the
drain corresponding location).
T
HE
F
RESH
W
ATER
S
YSTEM
All water contains contaminant and mineral
particles that can cause fresh water system
odors. Untreated well water is a major source
of water system odors. The fresh water (or
potable water) system needs periodic
sanitization and winterization to take care of
all the components within the plumbing
system and help discourage the growth of
bacteria and other organisms that can
contaminate the water supply.
M
ONITOR
P
ANEL
The monitor panel located in the command
center allows you to monitor the fresh water,
grey water, black water and auxiliary battery
levels. These functions are controlled using
the “tact” switches located on the command
center faceplate. The monitor panel operates
on 12-volt DC power supplied by either the
converter or auxiliary battery. Sensors
installed in the holding tanks connect to a
resistor assembly (relaying an electronic
message to the display board). No power is
drawn from the auxiliary batteries (customer
supplied) unless a switch is pushed or turned
ON. Fuses for the monitor panel are located
in the fuse panel.
Operation
Press only one “tact” switch at a time. As you
push either the “FRESH”, “BLACK”, “GREY1”
or “GREY2 (optional)” switch, one or more
LED lights will illuminate indicating that
holding tank content level. When pushing the
“BATT” switch, the highest LED light
illuminated indicates the estimated auxiliary
battery condition.
C = charge at 12.7 volts or above
G = good at 12.1 volts or above
F = fair at 11.6 volts or above
L = low at 6.0 volts or above
F
RESH
W
ATER
H
OLDING
T
ANK
The fresh water tank can be gravity filled or
pressure filled using the fresh water inlet
(called city water). Plastic overflow tubes are
plumbed into the fresh water holding tank to
allow water to flow out of the water tank.
Occasionally, you may see water coming from
the overflow tubes (located underneath the
RV) when the fresh water holding tank is
filled. This is normal, and is caused by
external circumstances, including the RV
DO NOT drink water deemed
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality.