Monaco HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2013, Owner'S Manual

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3. Open the grey water valves during
camping with drain hose attached to
the shore sewer facility.
NOTE:
Close the grey water valve(s) 24
hours prior to departing to allow the
tank(s) to fill with liquid to help in the
dumping process.
The black water valve remains closed until
the tank is full or until time of departure. This
will help prevent accumulation of solids. Use
the outside faucet or shower attachment for
washing or rinsing.
LUBE:
Lubricate the O-ring
on the sewer hose
adapter periodically
with silicone spray.
Use care when
connecting the sewer
hose adapter to the
termination drain in
cold weather.
Emptying the Holding Tanks
1. When preparing to empty the black
tank, first close the grey water valve
24 hours before dumping tanks.
2. Fill the grey tank to at least 1/3 by
running water in the shower or sinks.
3. Open the black water valve. Allow
the tank to drain.
4. Close the black water valve.
5. Open the grey water valve. The
water in the grey tank will flush any
remaining solids from the hose. With
the grey water valve open, run two
gallons of water down sink drains.
6. If preparing for travel, close the
grey water valve or if staying, leave
the grey water valve open. Undo
restraining devices from the hose.
Disconnect hose from the termination
drain by rotating the fitting
counterclockwise 90º.
7. Raise hose and drain using hand over
hand method working hose towards
shore fitting. Rinse the hose with
outside facility and repeat the hose
drain process.
8. Remove the hose from shore drain
service and store. Secure the
termination cap (required by law in
some states).
9. If desired, add chemicals to the tanks
to control odor. Follow the chemical
manufacturer’s directions.
NOTE:
Always empty the tanks before
traveling.
Drain Traps & Auto Vents
A “P-trap” and auto vent are located at each
sink and shower drain to prevent holding tank
odor from entering the recreational vehicle.
These P-traps are usually within 54” of a vent
tee. These traps must have water in them to
block odors.
During storage, water can evaporate
and allow odor into
recreational vehicle. If
odor is detected, run
water into sinks, shower
drain and washer (if
equipped) traps.
The auto vent is to assist in the flow of water
in the drain lines by enabling a smooth flow of
water in the drain without creating a vacuum.
If the auto vent is stuck in the open position,
grey tank odors may enter the recreational
vehicle. Auto vents double as clean outs in
case the line has to be “snaked” out.
NOTE:
During cold weather antifreeze must
be added to the drain traps.
TOILET
The toilet operates from either the fresh
water tank or city water supply. The water
pump must be turned on or the city water
connected. The toilet flushes directly into a
sewage holding tank (black water).
NOTE:
To prevent accumulation of solids
below toilet, add several gallons of
water to the holding tank before use.
NOTE:
Holding flush lever down longer than
necessary results in excessive water
usage.
NOTE:
Do not dispose of sanitary supplies
or other non-dissolving items into the
toilet.
Pedal Flush
To add water to the toilet before using,
press and hold the pedal halfway until
the desired water level is reached.
Generally, more water is required only
when flushing solids.
To flush the toilet, push the lever all the
way down until the sewage leaves the
toilet.
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