Monaco 2008 LaPalma XL, Owner'S Manual

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water systems —
Between closet flange and toilet: Confirm
that flange screws are snug.
DO NOT
over tighten screws. If leak continues,
remove toilet and check flange height.
Adjust the flange height to 7/16" above
floor, if necessary. Replace flange seal if
damaged.
Maintenance - Bowl Problems:
Poor flush: Flush should be obtained
within two to three seconds. If a problem
persists, adjust the water level. If
problems continue, the water pressure or
flow rate may be low. Remove the water
supply line and check flow rate. Flow
rate should be at least ten quarts (9.5
liters) per minute. Water pressure should
not be below 25 psi.
Bowl will not hold water: Check for and
remove any foreign material from valve
blade groove in the flush drain. Check
blade seal compression with mechanism.
If blade seal is worn, replace.
NOTE:
If the motorhome is in storage for six
months, spray silicone on the toilet valve
and work it back and forth. Perform
this maintenance monthly during use
(silicone will evaporate in about 30
days). DO NOT use a petroleum-based
lubricant, damage to the seals will occur.
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Winterization
The toilet must be winterized to avoid freeze
damage. Follow the winterization in Section 6.
With the Tecma toilet, it is recommended to flush
toilet until antifreeze is seen in the bowl. Flush
an additional 5 times with the antifreeze mixture
to ensure discharge line is winterized.
Drain Traps & Auto Vents
Sinks, shower and clothes washer (if equipped)
drains incorporate a water trap (P-Trap) and auto
vents to prevent waste water holding tank odor
from entering the motorhome.
Drain Traps:
P-Traps are usually within 54" of a vent tee
and must contain water to block odors. During
storage water can evaporate and allow odor into
motorhome. If odor is detected, run water into
sinks, shower and clothes washer (if equipped)
to fill P-traps.
AutoVents:
The auto vent is designed to assist in the
smooth flow of water in the drain without
creating a vacuum. If stuck in the open position
the auto vent can allow grey odors to enter the
motorhome. Some auto vents can double as
“clean outs” in the event the line needs to be
snaked out.
colD Weather conDItIonS
Extended use in below freezing (32° F/0° C)
weather will require operation of the furnace
to protect interior water lines, fixtures, water
storage tanks and pumps. Exposed drains
may freeze quickly. If in doubt about what
temperature the motorhome will tolerate,
winterize with potable antifreeze. Cold
temperature can adversely affect water systems
below the floor level because the furnace does
not provide heat to these components. A 12 Volt
bay heater (optional) and thermal snap disc are
located in the water service bay. The System
Heat switch on the monitor panel operates
the bay heater and should be turned on when
ambient temperatures approach 44º F (+/-6º F)
and freezing temperatures occur.
Requirements for Operation:
House battery disconnect switch must be
on.
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