Monaco 2008 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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Water SyStemS - IntroDUctIon
This section contains
information about the operation
and care of various water
system equipment found in
the motorhome. Optional
water equipment will also be
discussed, so not all information
may be applicable to each
motorhome. More detailed
information with CAUTION
or WARNING instructions for
various equipment, other than what is found in
this section, can be found in the OEM manuals
in the owner information box.
Newcomers to a self-contained motorhome
soon discover water does not last long unless
consumption is drastically reduced. For example,
less water can be used for showering if the
shower is turned off while soaping down, then
turned back on to rinse. Plenty of water will be
available to meet personal needs once habits are
adjusted.
The motorhome plumbing system may be
operated with or without shore services. The
plumbing system holding tanks include a fresh
water tank, a grey water tank and a black water
tank. The sinks, shower and optional clothes
washer drain into the grey tank, and the toilet
drains into the black tank. An onboard water
pump will supply all faucets and toilets with
water from the fresh tank. Close monitoring
of the holding tanks is necessary when shore
services are not available. A monitor panel is
located in the hallway. An optional monitor
panel can be located in the water service center.
The motorhome plumbing system can be
attached to shore services (city water and sewer)
at the roadside service center. The service center
includes the city water/fresh tank fill connection
and the grey and black tank valves, drains and
tank flush connections. If shore services are
available, the shore water supply (city water)
can be used to pressurize the water system, so
the onboard water pump can be left off. The
grey and black tanks share a termination outlet.
A sewer hose can be attached from the drain to
the shore sewer connection. It is recommended
to leave the black tank drain closed and the grey
tank drain open when hooked to shore services
to avoid a clogged sewer hose. Drain and flush
the grey and black tanks after dumping and/or
prior to departure.
Fresh Water System:
The fresh water system consists
of a fresh water tank, water
pump, gravity fill connection,
water filter, a city/fresh water
connection and a water hose that
is marked for potable water use only. Proper care
of the hose is necessary. After each use, drain the
water hose and coil the hose neatly. Attach the
ends together to keep dirt, debris and insects out
of the hose. If the motorhome has the optional
electric hose reel, the hose will be included. Coil
hose on the reel after each use and attach plug to
keep debris and insects out.
Waste Water System:
The waste water system consists of a waste
holding tank (grey water), sewage holding tank
(black water), flush system, toilet, waste hose
and drains.
WARNING
Water is electrically conductive. DO
NOT use any electrically powered item
or electrical outlet that may be exposed
to a water source. Such use can result in
a serious shock, causing injury or death.
Water tankS
Measurements & Calibration
The motorhome
is equipped with a
monitor panel to aid in
managing the storage
tanks. The monitor
panel is located on
the Systems Control
Center in the hallway
area. A second
optional monitor panel
is located in the roadside
water service center. The
switch marked Test is a
momentary switch which
requires being held down
while testing the level of
the storage tanks. Read the
scale for the desired storage tank that is being
monitored. Each scale uses colored lights along
with a corresponding scale reading.
LP Tank and Fresh Tank Holding and GreyTanks
Red = Empty Green = Empty
Red = 1/3 Full Yellow = 1/3 Full
Yellow = 2/3 Full Red = 2/3 Full
Green = Full Red = Full
040480m
060306m
>
040400
030446g
Monitor Panel (Optional)
Located in Service Center