Monaco HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2013, Owner'S Manual

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2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER
Water pump will not prime or sputters
(No discharge/motor runs):
Is the pump inlet strainer clogged with
debris?
Is there water in the tank or has air
collected in the water heater?
Is the inlet tubing and plumbing
sucking in air at plumbing connections
(vacuum leak)?
Check for proper voltage with the
pump operating.
Check the pump housing for cracks or
loose drive assembly screws.
Water pump will not shut-off or continues
to run when the faucet is closed:
Check to see if the fresh water/tank fill
valve is completely closed.
Check the output (pressure) side
plumbing for leaks and inspect for a
leaky toilet or valves.
Look for a loose drive assembly or
pump head screws.
Water pump is noisy or rough in
operation:
Check for plumbing that may have
vibrated loose.
Does the mounting surface multiply
noise (flexible)?
Check for mounting feet that are loose
or compressed too tight.
Look for loose pump head to motor
screws.
Water pump is rapid cycling:
Look for restrictive water flow in the
faucets or shower heads.
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Faucet Screens
Quality of fresh water will
vary by location. A build up of
lime deposit or debris on the
faucet screens may restrict or
plug the flow of water coming
from the faucets or shower
heads. All faucet screens should
be checked and once a month
or as necessary when flow is
reduced.
Faucet screens are normally
located on the outlet side of
the faucet and held in place
with a threaded collar.
Remove screen from faucet.
Clean screen using a small,
soft brush and de-liming
solution.
Reinstall screen and check
water flow.
Shower - Exterior
The exterior shower is handy for washing
hands after hooking up shore service utilities
or hosing off items outside. The shower is
equipped with both hot and cold water.
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The shower will work from either the fresh
water tank or when hooked to city water. If the
shower is not going to be used for a time, drain
the water out of the hose, especially in cold
weather conditions.
Disinfecting Fresh Water
Disinfecting the water system with
chlorine bleach (superchlorination) protects
the drinking water from bacterial or viral
contamination that may come from any
common water source.
When to Disinfect the Water System:
The recreational vehicle is new.
The recreational vehicle has been in
storage.
Every three months during use.
To Disinfect the Water System:
Prepare a disinfecting solution using one of
the following methods:
Combine one gallon of water and ¼
cup of household bleach. Use one
gallon of solution for every 15 gallons
of tank capacity or multiply tank
capacity (in gallons) by 0.13. The result
is the amount (in ounces) of household
bleach to add to the fresh water tank.
These methods yield a 50 PPM (parts per
million) disinfecting solution in the water
system that acts as a quick-kill dosage for
harmful bacteria, viruses and slime-forming
organisms. Concentrations higher than 50 PPM
may damage the water lines and/or tanks.
Once the solution is prepared, the next step
is to drain the water tank and water system of
fresh water.
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