NewMar King Aire 2015, Manual

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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 potable antifreeze to at least portions of
the systems (P-Traps) to help prevent freeze damage.
Located in the lower right hand corner of the basement water compartment is a label identifying the steps
used to winterize the fresh water system in your King Aire. 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
WARNING
USE ONLY POTABLE “RV” ANTIFREEZE IN YOUR COACH’S FRESH WATER SYSTEM. AUTOMOTIVE
ANTIFREEZE CONTAINS ETHYL GLYCOL, WHICH CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF INGESTED.
This basic procedure allows you to drain as much of the water out of the system as possible, then adds
safe antifreeze to the lines, faucets, p-traps, and tanks. It is important to remember to open all the fresh
water drain valves (for the hot and cold water lines, the hose reel, and the fresh water tank) prior to
pumping potable antifreeze through the system. Always remember to turn the water pump off when
winterization is complete.
The following is the detailed procedure for winterizing your King Aire:
1.
Remove Filters and bypass the water lines on them (under cabinetry inside unit and in basement
water compartment).
2.
Open all “Fresh Water” related drains (hot and cold low points and fresh water tank). Drain as much
water as possible; close all drain valves.
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