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9.
When the tank is full, turn off the water source. Disconnect the hose from the faucet/
spigot first. Then disconnect the hose from the utility center panel.
At this point the following conditions should be met:
Water filter has been bypassed or removed (depends on model).
Sanitizer has been put into the tank.
Water tank is full having been topped off with fresh water.
10. Set the valves to the
DRY CAMPING
setting.
11.
Turn the water pump ON and sanitized water will flow into the water lines from the
water tank when a fixture is opened.
12.
Open hot water faucets one by one until water begins to flow continuously and a chlo
-
rine smell is noticeable. Close hot water faucets. Repeat this process with the cold
water faucets. Include outside shower faucets.
13. Turn OFF the water pump.
14. Let the solution remain in the tank and lines for at least four hours when disinfecting
with 50-PPM residual chlorine, and for at least one hour if using a 100-PPM chlorine
concentration
NOTE: To thoroughly sanitize the fresh water tank, the unit should be driven
around for a short distance allowing the solution to splash the sides and top
of the tank.
15. 15. After the required period, drain the chlorine solution from the fresh water system.
Rinse the system with fresh water
16. 15. Fill the fresh water tank full of clean (potable) water. Use water either from a pres-
surized source, or from a container (as detailed below).
17. When the fresh water tank is full, set the valves to the
DRY CAMPING
setting. Turn
the pump ON to send water through the lines.
18. Run water through all faucets (hot and cold, including outside shower) until chlorine
smell is gone. Turn all faucets and outside shower off, turn pump OFF.
19. Drain the fresh water system again. The bypass hose can be removed from the water
filter canister and the filter re-installed.
20.
Refill the fresh water tank with fresh water again.
If a chlorine taste lingers in the water, flush the water system with a solution consisting
of one-quart vinegar to five gallons of clean water. Re-flush as necessary. Remove the
canister water filter and bypass the water heater as the vinegar solution may damage
the water heater or the water filter.
Follow the steps outlined in
Draining the Fresh Water System
Remove or bypass
the water filter.
Cartridge filter:
Remove the clear plastic bypass tube and replace the water filter
cartridge.
After draining the system:
1.
Put the vinegar solution into the fresh water tank.
2.
Set the colored valves to the
SANITIZE
setting.
3.
Attach a short hose to the CITY WATER inlet. Put the other end of the hose in a con-
tainer with the vinegar solution. Do
NOT
use your fresh water hose. Turn the water
pump ON. The solution will be drawn into the fresh water tank When the container is
empty, turn pump OFF, and disconnect hose from utility panel.
4.
To aid in siphoning, place the container approximately (2) feet off the ground. The
drain valves must be closed.
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for SWIFT Ali 2023
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Page 24: ...Section 2 Occupant Safety 19 Notes Table of Contents...
Page 30: ...Section 3 Pre Travel Information 25 Notes Table of Contents...
Page 50: ...Section 6 Electrical System 45 Notes Table of Contents...
Page 68: ...Section 8 Plumbing System 63 Notes Table of Contents...
Page 78: ...Section 12 Interior 73 Notes Table of Contents...
Page 84: ...Section 13 Exterior 79 Notes Table of Contents...
Page 88: ...Section 14 Travel Camping Storage Checklists 83 Notes Table of Contents...
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