Monaco 2008 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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16. Hold toilet mechanism open until the
water has stopped running.
17. Shut off the air compressor and
disconnect the air hose.
18. One gallon of FDA approved RV
antifreeze is needed to protect various
water drain lines in the motorhome.
Pour 1 pint into both the kitchen and
bath shower drains. Pour 2 pints into
the bath sink drain. This will protect
the P-traps, with some of the antifreeze
going into grey tank to protect the
drain valve. Open the toilet bowl valve.
Pour another 3 pints into the toilet,
letting the antifreeze run into the black
tank to protect the valve located there.
If applicable, pour the last pint of
antifreeze into the washer/dryer drain
after the toilet bowl valve has been
closed.
19. Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks
and shower (after the antifreeze is
poured in) to protect the surfaces from
stains.
20. Leave all drains open until the
motorhome is used again.
WARNING
When draining the low water drain lines
and the water heater be sure the water
is not hot. Hot water from the lines can
burn or injure skin.
NOTE
Clean up antifreeze spills immediately to
prevent permanent staining.
Using Non-Toxic Antifreeze
Approximately five to eight gallons of FDA
approved antifreeze will be required to winterize
the motorhome.
WARNING
It is recommended that a qualified
RV service technician familiar with
motorhomes, such as an authorized
dealer, do this procedure.
WARNING
Use only specifically designed, non-toxic,
FDA Approved RV antifreeze for potable
water systems. NEVER use automobile
engine antifreeze. If ingested, antifreeze
can cause serious injury or death.
NOTE
Freeze damage is not covered under
warranty.
1. Empty and flush the holding tanks.
2. Disconnect the water line connections
on either side of the water filter bowl
head. Connect the bypass hose to
the water lines. Unscrew filter bowl,
remove old cartridge and empty any
remaining water in the bowl. DO NOT
screw filter bowl back onto filter head
(see “Water Filter.”).
3. Drain the fresh water tank by opening
the fresh water tank drain valve.
4. Open fresh water tank low point drain
valve, winterization valve, low-point
drain valves, water pump shut-off valve
and allow water to drain.
5. If equipped, open secondary ice maker
drain valve.
CAUTION
Some appliances such as washer/
dryer and ice maker require special
winterizing instructions not covered
in this section. Refer to the specific
appliance OEM manual for instructions
and recommendations.
6. Position the City/Fresh Water Control
Lever to the “Tank Fill” position.
7. Turn the water pump on for 30 - 60
seconds and allow it to run so all water
is cleared out of the pump and fresh
water tank. Turn the pump off.
8. Open the water heater exterior access
panel. Open the high temperature/
pressure relief valve to vent water
heater. Remove water heater drain plug
to allow water heater to drain.
9. After the water is drained place water
heater bypass valve to BYPASS
position.
10. Replace the water heater drain plug and
close the pressure relief valve.
11. Close all faucets, drain valves, low
point drains, and water pump shut-off
valve.
12. Open winterization valve.
13. If equipped, open secondary ice maker
drain valve.
CAUTION
Ensure the fresh water tank is
completely drained. Antifreeze will not
enter the fresh water tank.