Monaco Cayman 2006, Manual

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162 • Section 6 — Water Systems Cayman 2006
1. Empty and fl ush the holding tanks.
2. Drain the fresh water tank by opening the drain valve located inside
the water service center of the motorhome.
3. Open all low-point drain valves and allow the water to drain.
4. Remove water heater exterior access panel. Open the high
temperature/pressure relief valve to vent water heater. Remove drain
plug to allow tank to drain. Replace plug. Place water heater bypass
valve in bypass position (accessed from interior).
5. Remove fi lter in galley corner and install diverter hose.
6. Connect an air hose with regulator to the City/Fresh Water Fill
connection, with valve positioned for
City Water
. Set regulator for
40 psi and turn on air. (Air adapters for winterizing are available at
RV supply locations.)
7. When water stops fl owing from the drain valves, open and close
the faucets one at a time, hot and cold, until only air comes out.
DO NOT
forget any outside faucets.
8. Hold the toilet fl ush mechanism open until the water has stopped
running.
9. Disconnect the air hose with adapter.
10. Close all valves and faucets.
11. One (1) 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 valve on the toilet. Pour another 3 pints into the toilet,
letting the antifreeze run into the black tank to protect the drain
valve. Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks, shower and toilet
(after the antifreeze is poured in) to protect the surfaces from
stains. Pour the last pint into the washer-dryer drain.
WARNING:
Ensure the water is not hot when draining the low-point drain lines.
Hot water from the lines can cause burn injuries.
Fresh Water Tank Drain
Valve: Located in bay, next
to plumbing service center.
040502d
040424c
Open high temperature/pressure releif
valve to vent water heater.
040405e
Place bypass valve in bypass position.
Valve shown in normal fl ow position.
040539b
Open all low point drains to drain fresh water
system. Valves shown in closed position.
Standard City/Fresh
Water Fill Connection.
Valve shown in City Water
Position.
040532b
Fresh Tank
Drain Valve