NewMar Essex Diesel Pusher 2006, Manual

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2006 Essex
by Newmar
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IMPORTANT
Always drain the sewage tank PRIOR to rinsing. NEVER rinse a sewage tank
that is full. The sewage drain MUST be open while rinsing the sewage tank, and
the drain hose MUST be positioned to drain into an approved sewage dump
station. Failure to open the valve will cause the sewage tank to fill with water,
and can cause damage to your plumbing and interior.
The Sewage Tank Rinse should have its own dedicated water supply hose.
NEVER use a hose that will be used for drinking or other uses. Attach the
hose to the external water supply, then to the Sewage Tank Rinse connection.
Attach the sewer drain hose to the outlet, and place the open end in an
approved sewer “Dump Station”. Open the sewer drain gate valve. Turn on the
external water supply to rinse the tank. Allow the water to rinse the tank for a
minimum of 3 – 5 minutes to insure it is clean.
Winterization
It is critical to winterize the plumbing in your unit any time it is going to be
either stored in temperatures below freezing, or used only on a limited basis
in cold weather. Winterization is simply the removal of all of the water from
the plumbing system. It also includes adding a potable antifreeze to at least
portions of the systems (P-Traps) to help prevent freeze damage.
Located in the upper right hand corner of the basement water compartment is
a label identifying the steps used to winterize the fresh water system in your
Essex. The label reads as follows:
Drain Fresh Water Tank and Hose Reel
Close “Low Point” Hot and Cold Water Valves
Close Top “A” Valve On This Panel
Open Valve “B” Below It
Insert Hose into Container of Potable Antifreeze
Turn On Water Pump
Open All Faucets
Flush Toilet
Open All Drains