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Insert new cartridge into filter bowl.

Screw filter bowl back onto head and

hand tighten securely.

Turn on water pump or city water.

Thoroughly flush and purge air from the

system by opening faucets and running

the water for approximately 20 minutes.

Check for leaks.

NOTE
Confirm the filter cartridge number
before ordering or obtaining a
replacement.

CAUTION
O-ring must be properly seated in the
groove of the lower housing or a water
leak could occur.

NOTE
For further assistance and information
contact Shurflo Customer Service at 1-
800-854-3218.

Water SyStemS

Troubleshooting

If the water pump cycles after closing the

faucets, drain valves and inlet valves, a leak may

be present. At this time check for leaks around

fittings, valves, filters and connections of the hot

and cold water system. If problems continue,

take the motorhome to an authorized dealer for

repair.

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Disinfecting Fresh Water

Disinfecting the water system with household

bleach (superchlorination) protects against
bacteriological or viral contamination from

common water sources.

Disinfect the fresh water system:

If the motorhome is new.

If the motorhome has been in storage.

Every three months during use.

NOTE
Use the gravity fill to perform this task.
Remove cap from the gravity fill. Add
the solution. When finished, secure the
gravity fill cap.

To Disinfect the Water System:

Remove the water line connections and
connect the bypass hose to the water

lines (see “Water Filter).

Prepare a household chlorine bleach

solution of 1 gallon water and ¼ cup of

chlorine bleach. Use 1 gallon of solution

for every 15 gallons of tank capacity.

E.g.: Add 2-2/3 gallons solution to a 40

gallon tank. This mixture puts a 50 ppm

(parts per million) residual in the water
system, and acts as a quick-kill dosage
for harmful bacteria, viruses and slime-

forming organisms. Concentrations

higher than 50 ppm may damage the

water lines and/or tanks.

Turn the water pump

OFF

Drain the fresh water tank. Close the

drain and pour the solution into the fresh

water tank using the gravity fill and a

funnel.

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Turn the water pump

. Open each

faucet, in turn, and run the water until

you smell a distinct chlorine bleach odor.

Do not forget the hot water, tub and

shower faucets.

Allow the system to stand for 4 hours.

Drain the system and flush with fresh

water. The water tank and low point

drains are located in the roadside water

service center. Flush with fresh water

repeatedly until the water system no
longer smells or tastes like chlorine

bleach.

Install new water filter. Remove bypass

hose and store. Reconnect water lines to

water filter.

TIP
Use the same hose labeled for potable
water to introduce the chlorine solution
into the system. This will disinfect
the potable water hose at the same
time. Several flushes will be required
to remove chlorine residue from the
potable hose.

INFORMATION
Household bleach is 5.25% Sodium
Hypochlorite. Higher concentration will
increase PPM ratio.

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