Jayco Recon ZX 2011, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 8
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Drain pipes
The drain pipes have P-traps installed to help
prevent odors from escaping into the RV.
During travel, water from the P-traps may spill
and permit odors into the RV. These odors
come from food particles decomposing in the
tank. By adding water and using a RV
approved deodorizing agent you will dissolve
the contents faster and will keep the drain
lines and tanks clean and free flowing. These
chemicals are available for purchase at an RV
supply store or from your dealer.
Vents
Another important part of this system is the
vent pipes and vents that release air from the
grey and black water holding tanks. The
exterior vent cap is attached to the roof and
must be kept clear of obstructions to perform
as intended. On some models, the vent pipe
may be part of the drainage system referred
to as a "wet vent" (water flows downward as
air flows upward in the same pipe).
T
OILET
W
ITH
H
AND
S
PRAYER
The toilet is efficient and easy to operate.
Generally, more water is required only when
flushing solids. Prior to using the sanitation
system, it is strongly recommended to flush
the toilet several times to release sufficient
water into the holding tank. If there is not a
sufficient amount of water used during
flushing, the waste materials may not
evacuate properly from the drain line to the
tank. Clogged tanks and pipes could
eventually occur. Damage caused by
improper use of the RV toilet is not
warrantable.
The toilet system will perform better when
water is run for ten to fifteen seconds after
flushing to ensure that the waste will proceed
to the bottom of the tank. For added
convenience and better sanitation system
performance, it is advisable to always have
four to six inches (10 - 15 cm) of water in the
toilet.
To help prevent toilet blockage, always use
RV grade single-ply toilet paper. This toilet
paper breaks down and dissolves in the
holding tank chemicals preventing potential
problems with the holding tank, the RV sewer
system and the dump station septic system.
Do not flush paper towels, diapers, sanitary
napkins or other foreign objects down the RV
toilet.
Maintenance
The toilet should be cleaned regularly for
maximum sanitation and operational
efficiency. Use the hand sprayer to help clean
the toilet bowl. 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.
B
LACK
/G
REY
W
ATER
H
OLDING
T
ANKS
The weight of the holding tank contents is not
calculated into your RV cargo carrying
capacity (this extra weight will reduce the
available cargo capacity).
•
Traveling with full holding tank(s) could
possibly cause you to exceed the
individual tire ratings and/or the GAWR or
GVWR. Potential non-warrantable
damage to suspension components, such
as springs, tires and axles, could result.
•
If your RV holding tank(s) are located
behind the axles, the weight of the full
tank(s) will reduce the pin box hitch
weight. Trailer sway and other handling
difficulties can be the result of the hitch
weight being too light.
It is important to add enough water to
prevent solid waste buildup. Follow the
toilet manufacturer’s recommended
instructions each time after emptying the
black water holding tank.
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