Monaco 2009 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2009
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stems - 6
LUBE
Before storing the motorhome, the
toilet must be flushed repeatedly to
remove any solids that may have built
up.
NOTE
If the motorhome is in storage for
six months it is a good idea to spray
silicone on the toilet valve and work
it back and forth. Perform this
maintenance monthly (silicone will
evaporate in about 30 days).
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.
12 Volt Bay Heater:
A 12 Volt DC bay heater and
thermal snap disc are located
in the water service bay. The
System Heat switch on the
interior Systems Control Panel operates
the 12 Volt bay heater. Turn the system on
when ambient temperatures approach 44º F
(+/-6º F) and freezing temperatures occur.
INFORMATION
System Heat is also called Bay
Heat. The two terms are used
interchangeably.
System (Bay) Heat Operation:
Turn the System Heat
switch ON when
cool or freezing
temperatures may
occur.
When the bay
temperature reaches
40º F (+/-6º F) the
snap disc thermostat
closes. The bay heater and System
Heat indicator light turns on. The
heater continues to operate until bay
temperature reaches 55˚ F (+1 - 6˚
F). The bay heater and System Heat
indicator light on the Systems Control
Panel will turn OFF.
Requirement for Operation:
House battery disconnect switch must
be on.
NOTE
The bay heater consumes about 20
Amps when operating. House battery
power can be quickly consumed. It is
recommended to hook shore power
when using Bay Heat.
Cold Weather Storage
If the motorhome is stored where freezing
temperatures may occur, drain the fresh water
system. Begin draining the fresh water tank
allowing the water to drain.
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