Jayco Recon ZX 2011, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 8
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
amount of water available. The used water
will drain through the plumbing pipes into the
grey water holding tank.
1. Be sure the water heater is ON and had
sufficient time to heat the water.
2. If dry camping, be sure your 12-volt water
pump is ON.
3. Adjust the hot and cold faucets to the
desired temperature before bathing.
4. To conserve water while showering, wet
down and turn the water OFF while you
use soap, then rinse.
Fig. 8.8 Low point
drains (in closed
position)
5. When you are finished, shut the water
faucets OFF.
Unlike your home, the RV does not contain a
water pressure balance valve. If someone is
using the shower, it is recommended that the
fresh water system NOT BE USED until he or
she is finished.
Maintenance
Use mild dish soap and water to clean the
fixtures. Do not use harsh chemicals or
sprays. A mild solution of vinegar and water
works well to remove hard water spots and
stains from the sink or shower fixtures.
Do not use cleaners that might scratch the
glass or damage to the metal finish of your
shower enclosure.
O
UTSIDE
S
HOWER
A handheld shower assembly with both hot
and cold water is available for washing or
rinsing outside the RV. It is located in the
universal docking center. Before operating, be
sure the water heater is ON and had sufficient
time to heat the water.
•
If dry camping, be sure the 12-volt water
pump is ON.
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Ensure the hand held sprayer and hose
quick connections are securely fastened
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Open the faucet knobs and adjust them to
the desired temperature.
•
Depress the sprayer handle to activate
To cease operation, close the faucet knobs
and disconnect the hand held sprayer and
hose. After the remaining water has been
allowed to drain from the hand held sprayer
and hose, replace it in the universal docking
station. Any remaining water in the hose or
sprayer may drip or run out; this is not a leak
but performs as intended. For sanitary
reasons, keep the universal docking station
compartment door closed when not in use.
D
RAINING
T
HE
F
RESH
W
ATER
S
YSTEM
To drain the fresh water holding tank and
supply lines:
1. Make sure your “water heater bypass
valves” are open.
2. Open the exterior “fresh tank drain” valve
located under the RV.
3. Open the “low point drains” by turning,
then pulling the valve handles up. These
valves are located in the universal docking
center. As their name indicates, they will
be at the lowest point of
water lines.
4. Open all faucets, including
the outside shower
faucets.
5. Turn ON the water pump
and allow it to run as
needed.
6. Operate the toilet flush
lever until water stops
flowing.
7. Relieve the water
pressure using the P&T
valve BEFORE removing
the water heater drain
plug. Otherwise, if there is
any water pressure
present the water will
spray out of the opening
when the drain plug is
removed.
Fig. 8.9 Fresh
tank drain (in op
position)
en
When you are finished draining the fresh
water system, reverse these steps and dump
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