NewMar Essex 2014, Manual

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2014 Newmar Essex Diesel Pusher 96
The water pump is self-priming and totally automatic, operating on demand whenever water is
required. The water pump is used to pressurize the fresh water system when the unit is not
connected to city water. The switches to this pump may be located in the bathroom, on the
monitor panel, and in the water works compartment. To start the pump, follow these instructions:
1.
Fill or partially fill the fresh water supply tank.
2.
Open the kitchen and bathroom faucets.
3.
Turn the water pump switch on and allow the water to fill the water line and the hot water
heater.
4.
Close each faucet after it delivers a steady stream of water (close the cold water first). Leave
the hot water faucets on until they also deliver a steady stream of water. This will ensure that
the water heater is filled with water.
5.
The water pump should stop running once all faucets are closed.
6.
The pump is now ready for automatic operation. The pump will run when a faucet is opened
and stop when a faucet is closed.
7.
Never allow the pump to run for long periods of time without water in the supply tank. Pump
damage or blown fuses may result.
All of the water should be drained from the fresh water system when the unit is not in use for
more than one week. For more detailed information regarding the water pump, refer to the water
pump manufacturer’
s brochure in your Owner’ s Information Package.
Exterior Water Compartment
The heart of the plumbing in your Essex is the exterior water compartment. All plumbing
functions can be controlled from this location. Additionally, the connection points for city water,
sewer rinse, and holding tank draining are all located in this compartment.
For your convenience, several items have been placed in this compartment to help keep you and
your plumbing compartment clean. Located in this compartment are a towel holder, a liquid soap
dispenser, an exterior shower with flex hose, and an exterior water spigot where a conventional
“garden” style hose can be connected.
City Water Connection / Hose Reel
The city water connection is made with the white hose on the red reel in the left side of the water
compartment. In conjunction with the “Fresh Water Fill Valve”, this water source is used for a
number of purposes, including pressurizing the plumbing in your unit, and filling the fresh water
demand tank. The reel contains 35’
of water hose.
The hose reel deploys manually by simply pulling the hose outward from the compartment. Once
the desired length of hose has been reached, a tug on the hose will lock the reel in place. Spring
tension on the hose reel provides power for retraction; pulling against the hose reel will release
the latching mechanism and allow the hose to retract.