Lunar Caravans Landstar 2017, Handbook

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8-4
SERVICES
Flush the system through to remove any
effective fluid traces.
When water is first introduced to the system,
or the water supply in the internal tank runs
out air will be present in the system. It is
important that any tap in the motorhome is
ran to remove any air in the system before
use. Air left in the system close to a tap can
act as an accumulator and affect the ratio of
hot and cold water flowing from other taps in
the system.
System Care:
In the event of allowing water to freeze in the
system this may damage the pump and
plumbing in the system.
Non-Toxic antifreeze for portable water may
be used for Truma pumps. Follow
manufacturers recommendations.
WARNING: Automotive antifreeze must
not be used to winterise the portable
water systems. These solutions are highly
toxic and may cause serious injury or
death if ingested.
Sanitising:
The water system and water tank in
motorhomes are susceptible to
contamination by bacteria if correct care is
not taken with the use and cleaning.
Symptoms caused by bacterial
contamination are not purely limited to
gastrointestinal diseases; symptoms may
also occur as ear, nose, throat, eye or skin
infections. It is important that you carry out
the following procedure prior to using the
motorhome each time even if you boil or
filter the water each time for use.
Separate Water Containers:
1) All water remaining in the container
should be disposed of.
2) The exterior of the container should be
thoroughly washed down removing any
dirt and other contaminants.
3) Fill the container with an amount of
water, swill around and empty out.
4) Fully fill the container with water
containing an appropriate sterilising
solution and allow to stand for the
recommended duration of time (see
solutions explanatory information)
5) Empty the solution from the containers
6) The opening of the container should be
thoroughly cleaned using a wipe
impregnated with a steralant.
7) If possible store the water container
inverted overnight.
8) The container should be filled with fresh
water suitable for drinking and this only
should be used for the above cleaning
procedure.
9) On no account should garden hoses be
used to fill the water tank.
For System:
1) Drain off the system (To drain quicker
open all taps allowing air into the
system).
2) Remove any water filters and replace
with a short length of hose or empty filter
cartridge (this will ensure the filter is not
affected by the disinfectant/ sterilising
solution)
3) Fill the water system with disinfectant/
sterilising solution (check the solution at
full strength appears at the taps/shower).
Allow to stand for the recommended
period of time.
4) Completely drain off the water system.
5) Clean the outside of all taps/connectors
with a cloth soaked in the disinfectant/
sterilant.
6) Use fresh drinking water to flush the
system until there is no trace of the
disinfectant/sterilant detected from any
tap.