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2. PLUMBING SYSTEM
Maintenance to plumbing system is minor, there are several
items of importance.
1. Instructions to sanitize your portable water systems are found in
your owners manual. This request may not appear to be very impor-
tant, yet the longer period of time you don’t use the water tank the
more important it becomes.
2.. Fresh water lines can also pick up bacteria easier than most
people think. Mold appears at places people don’t realize especially
in moist areas.
3. Finding water leaks and continuing to search for them seems
time consuming and difficult.
A good method to search for a leak is to:
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Place water into fresh water tank
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Fill the system with water
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Start the 12 volt water pump to full pressure till pump shuts
off
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If pump cycles within ten minutes, search for a water leak
If the coach is equipped with an ice maker and/or water filter,
don’t forget to review these connections as well.
Often connections such as elbows and tees under cabinets.,
behind cabinets, under faucets, etc.
Many faucets have “water saver” restriction washers in the spouts
causing various problems, reducing flow.
4. Toilet Stools
A. Valve may be leaking
B Gasket at bottom of bowl may be allowing water to keep
draining into tank
C. Deodorizing is needed occasionally .to guard against of-
fending odors
D.. Cleaning—Use Thetford Aqua-Clean non-abrasive cleaner
with a soft bristle brush. DO NOT use any scouring powders, acids,
or concentrated cleaners, which can damage surfaces.
5. Maintenance for your holding tanks is found in your owners
manual and need not be repeated here.
6. Flush kits are available to clean black holding tank on many
applications and models. They are designed to rinse and clean your
tank. NEVER attempt to flush tank with out draining tank first.
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