Jayco Recon ZX 2011, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 8
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
water inlet valve” and the “water filter bypass”
valve.
F
RESH
W
ATER
H
OLDING
T
ANK
The fresh water tank can be filled by pressure
filling through the fresh water inlet (called city
water) or by country fill. There are plastic
overflow tubes plumbed into the fresh water
holding tank. They 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 being parked on an incline, or the
motion caused by starting or stopping the RV
during travel.
Do not cap, block or modify the fresh water
tank overflow tubes in any way. Enough water
pressure can build up during the filling
process to damage the plumbing system if the
overflow tubes are obstructed.
Filling the
fresh water tank using the country fill
Generally speaking, this setting is used to fill
the water tank when dry camping. Make sure
you have sufficient 12-volt power to operate
the water pump. If needed, sanitize the water
system prior to travel or camping.
1. Move the “water heater bypass valves” to
the NORMAL position.
2. Open the “fresh water tank bypass valve”
located in the universal docking center.
3. Tank can only be filled using the hose and
inserting into 1 ¼” inlet marked “country
fill”.
12-V
OLT
W
ATER
P
UMP
& S
WITCHES
You will find two 3-way electric water pump
switches in your RV: one in the universal
docking station and one on the monitor panel.
Once activated, the water pump (also known
as the demand pump) will self-prime, and
provide water. The water pump continues to
run until its maximum pressure is achieved,
and then shut off. The water pump will
automatically re-start when it senses a drop in
the water pressure. Some cycling may occur,
depending on the volume of water being
released.
The water pump switches should be in the
OFF position if the RV is left unattended for
any amount of time (storage or camping). If
the unexpected should occur, this could help
limit potential water damage to a smaller area.
Dry camping
When you want to use water in your RV and
are not hooked up to city water, you will need
sufficient 12-volt DC power to run the water
pump.
Maintenance
Fig. 8.5 Flojet water pump strainer
Periodically check the in-line water pump
strainer for accumulated debris. To clean,
shut off the water pump, unscrew the cap,
remove the re-useable metal strainer and
clear any debris, then reinstall.
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