NewMar Dutch Star 2011, Owner'S Manual

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2011
Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
by Newmar
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9.
Close the antifreeze valve when the winterizing process is complete. Store the in-take hose, and turn the
water pump off.
10.
Open the water supply valve that flows from the pump to the tank to help prevent freezing on that water
line.
11.
To de-winterize your unit, open both of the low point drains to allow the antifreeze solution to drain from
the water system. Next, close the low point drains and connect your unit to city water. Put water in the fresh
water tank and pump at least one gallon through the water pump in order to remove the antifreeze from the
water pump. Keep the water heater supply valve closed and the water heater bypass valves open. The
supply valve for the fresh water tank from the pump must remain closed. As in winterizing, open the
kitchen faucet, bath faucet, inside and outside shower, turning on both the hot and the cold, and flushing the
stool until the antifreeze solution is flushed out of the system and the water flows clear. Once the system has
been flushed, open the water heater supply valve and close the water heater bypass valve. Open the fresh
water tank supply valve from the pump and the ice maker valve. Reinstall the water filter. Be sure to close
the fresh water tank drain valves to allow the tank to fill.
Note:
Remember, if your unit has the exterior shower installed you must winterize this system as well.
Head Lamps
Recreational Vehicle headlamp maintenance recommendations while your vehicle is parked for long periods:
1.
Check headlamp regularly for condensed water drops (daily in high humidity areas).
2.
If small drops of condensed water are noted, drive your RV with the headlamps “ON” or just turn “ON” the
headlamps. This will evaporate the condensed water drops and will help in avoiding the accumulation of
water. Depending on the size, shape and location of the lamp on the RV, the atmospheric conditions
occurring, the amount of time required to clear the lamp may vary from 2 to 6 hours.
NOTICE
If water is allowed to accumulate, some stain marks on the reflective surfaces may appear, damaging the surface
The headlamp seals should not be directly sprayed with high pressure (home or industrial) wash systems..
Cold Weather Use
Although great care has been taken to build a well-insulated unit, recreational vehicles are not intended for
extended use in subfreezing weather without special precautions.
When the temperature drops below freezing, the furnace must be turned on to keep the unit warm. Continued use
in cold weather will require the unit to be winterized.