NewMar Canyon Star 2011, Owner'S Manual

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2011 Canyon Star
Class A
by Newmar
7:7
The stool should be cleaned regularly for maximum sanitation and operational efficiency. Clean the toilet bowl
with a mild bathroom cleaner. Do not use chlorine or caustic chemicals, such as laundry bleach or drain opening
types, as they will damage the seals in the toilet and dump valves.
Refer to the toilet manufacturer’ s owner’ s manual in your Owner’ s Package for complete instructions and a
troubleshooting guide.
P-Traps
Each of the sink drains, the shower drain, and the washing machine drain (if equipped) has a water trap (P-Trap)
to prevent holding tank odors from entering the coach. These traps must have water in them in order to trap the
odors. While traveling, the water may splash out of the sink and shower drains. While stored, the water may
evaporate allowing an odor to enter the coach. If this occurs, run water from the faucet into the drain, allowing
water to fill the trap.
Black Water Holding Tank
The black water, or sewage, holding tank is located directly beneath the toilet. Before using the stool, you will
need to treat the tank with water that is mixed with an odor controlling chemical. These chemicals are readily
available at any RV supply store. Be careful not to spill the chemical on your hands, clothing, or the carpet
because it may cause a permanent stain. Pull the toilet levers forward to allow the chemical to mix with the toilet
water. Continue pulling the toilet levers until at least one inch of solution is directly under the toilet. Release the
levers, and the waste tank is ready for use.
CAUTION
Use only approved RV odor controlling chemicals in the holding tanks. Products containing ammonia and petroleum
will damage the ABS plastic holding tanks and seals.
Gray Water Holding Tank
The gray water holding tank is located in the underbelly of the unit. It is primarily used for the drainage from the
kitchen and bath sinks and the shower.
Waste Water Disposal
Both of the holding tanks terminate in a valve arrangement that permits draining each tank separately or together.
It is recommended to drain the black water tank before the gray water tank. This will allow the water from the
gray tank to wash the black water residue from the drain lines and hose. The valves that open to release the water
are called gate valves. The blade that closed the opening in the sewer drain pipes is connected to the T-handle to
release the contents of the tank(s) when pulled. The sewer line must be securely capped during self-containment
use to prevent leakage of waste material onto the ground or pavement. Do not pull the holding tank gate valve
open when the protective cap is installed on the pipe. Always drain the tank into an acceptable sewer inlet or
dump station.
WARNING
Holding tanks are an enclosed sewer system and must be drained into an approved dump station. Both black and gray
water holding tanks must be drained and rinsed thoroughly on a regular basis in order to prevent the accumulation of
harmful or toxic materials.
Whenever possible, drain the holding tanks prior to traveling. The carrying capacity of your unit will be reduced
if water is left in the black or gray tanks.