Monaco Executive 2001, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE: Ice makers, water filters, water purifiers, water heaters,
washers and the Aqua Hot all use domestic water and should be drained
and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation for
winterization.
How you decide to store your motorhome and protect the water lines is up to
you. You can elect to have the lines air blown to remove standing water or fill the
lines using an approved FDA RV antifreeze. Either way all interior and exterior
faucets will need to be opened and closed, one at a time, to be checked. All low
point drains should be opened and holding tanks emptied.
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If you choose to fill the water lines with antifreeze, you will need 10 gallons of
FDA RV winterizing antifreeze.
1. Open all low point drains and drain valves to drain the fresh water tank, water
heater tank, holding tanks and fresh water lines.
2. Close all faucets, drain valves and low point drains.
3. Pour the antifreeze into the fresh water tank using the gravity feed opening.
4. Turn ON the system water pump and operate each faucet individually until a
small amount of antifreeze is present.
5. Close off the faucets.
6. Open the shower faucets and toilet valves to allow a small amount of
antifreeze to run into the holding tanks.
7. Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks and shower to protect surfaces from
antifreeze stains.
8. Exterior faucet should be opened and closed using the same procedures as the
interior faucets.
9. If the motorhome is equipped with an ice maker, remove the 3/4 inch
fitting and flush antifreeze through the water line.
10. Disconnect the power supply line affecting water pump operation.
For de-winterization, drain off the fresh tank and fill the fresh tank with water.
Reconnect the power supply line for the water pump. Operate all faucets, one at a
time, until clear water is present.
WARNING: You should use only non-toxic RV antifreeze that is
specifically made for potable water systems. Automotive antifreeze,
if ingested, can cause blindness, deafness or death.
WARNING: It is recommended that this procedure be done by a
qualified RV service technician familiar with motorhomes, such as
your authorized selling dealer.
Water & LP-Gas Systems
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WINTERIZING -
Fresh Water System
Using Nontoxic
Antifreeze