Plumbing System -continued
Toilet
Your trailer is equipped with a marine-type toilet. The flushing mechanism, whether a foot-operated
pedal or hand-operated lever, allows a valve in the bottom of the bowl to open, permitting the
contents to be flushed into the "black" holding tank. A stream of water under pressure from the
trailer water system swirls around the bowl, cleaning it and flushing the contents into the holding
tank. Most models have two levers, each working independently of the other so the bowl can be
filled with water prior to use.
In order to help prevent hard deposits from building up within the "black" tank and help reduce
unwanted odor, it is recommended to always keep water in the tank. When empty after a tank
discharge, flush the toilet several times in order to introduce about five gallons of water.
It is highly recommended that a deodorizing product should be used for the black tank after each
discharge at a dumping station. This will help control odors.
Ensure that the black tank sewer drain system is always closed and only opened when draining at
a dump station. Never allow your black tank system to dry out unless it has been thoroughly
cleaned, sanitized and rinsed first.
For additional information, please refer to the operating manual in your Owner's Information
Package.
Drain the Holding Tanks
The holding tanks terminate in a valve arrangement that permits draining each tank separately.
The valves are called knife valves. A blade-closes the opening in the sewer drain pipes. Pull the T-
handle to release the contents of the tank(s).
During self-containment use, the sewer line is securely capped to prevent leakage of waste
materials onto the ground or pavement. Do not pull the holding tank knife valve open when
the protective cap is installed on the pipe. Always drain the tank into an acceptable sewer inlet
or dump station.
Drain the holding tanks only when they are at least 3/4-full. This provides sufficient water to allow
complete flushing of waste materials into the sewer line.
Whenever possible drain the holding tanks before traveling. Waste water and sewage in the holding
tanks reduce the carrying capacity of the trailer. See Trailer Loading chapter.
During extended or semi-permanent hookups to sewage systems, waste materials will build up in
the tank and cause plugging if the tank valves are continuously open. In these cases, keep the
valves closed until tanks are 3/4-full, and then drain into sewer system.
The holding tank drain valve outlet is to be used with a removable termination fitting that locks onto
the outlet with a clockwise twist. Clamp the sewer drain hose to this fitting. A protective cap should
remain in place when you are not draining the tanks.
Note
Local or state regulations may prohibit highway travel unless the holding tank outlet is
securely capped.
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