Monaco Monarch 2000, Service Manual, Page: 61 / 123

Water Heater Bypass System
The water heater bypass is a valve
located on the back of the water heater. By
turning the handle on valve to BYPASS
position you can divert water away from the
water heater. Do this when you winterize
the unit. Bypassing the water heater keeps
antifreeze out of the water heater.
For water heater operation turn valve
so that handle points to NORMAL FLOW.
Water Filter
A water filter will remove dirt and matter, and eliminate most chlorine and phenol
from water for drinking and cooking. The water filter in your motorhome is not guaran-
teed to remove tastes and odors of iron and sulfer. To remove these tastes you will need
to chlorinate water. Replacement filters are available that will filter iron and sulfer. Ask
your dealer or motorhome store about acquiring and iron/sulfer filter. If you are travel-
ing in an area where water has a high iron content add 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach
for every 10 gallons of water in your tank. This will precipitate iron so the filter can
remove it along with chlorine. If you are at a site where your motorhome is hooked up
to city water, you will not be able to chlorinate the system because water goes straight to
faucets rather than through the fresh water tank. The filter should be changed every 6-
12 months depending on the amount of water that is used in your motorhome. If you
notice that water is flowing much slower from faucets, the filter will need to be changed.
The filter used in your motorhome is Everpure AC Quick Change Cartridge #9292-01.
These cartridges can be bought from any motorhome supply store.
Changing Water Filter or Diverter Cap
You need to replace the filter with the
diverter cap before you disinfect the water
system with a chlorine solution. To change
filter or replace filter with diverter cap use the
following procedure.
To Remove
•
Turn off water supply and water
pump, then open faucet to bleed off
pressure.
•
Lift locking lever up to a vertical posi-
tion.
•
Turn locking ring all the way left.
Monarch 4-5
M
ONACO
2000
W
W
ater Systems
ater Systems
Continued