Pacific Coachworks Econ, Owner'S Manual

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To help prevent clogging in the holding tanks (espe-
cially the toilet tank) and termination drain lines and to
maintain the system in good working order, follow
these suggestions:

Use only bio-degradable toilet tissue or toilet
tissue made especially for septic tank or RV
sewer systems;

Do not put facial tissue, paper, grease, sanitary
napkins, or similar items into the holding tanks;

Do not use harsh household drain cleaner
chemicals or solvents;

Use only holding tank deodorant cleaner
chemicals approved for use in septic tanks or RV
sewer systems (these aid in the breakdown of
wastes);

Maintain some water in the toilet tank enough
to keep the tank bottom covered.
Tank Dumping. RV holding tanks should only be
emptied into an approved RV dump station or RV park
sewer system. Many newer RV campgrounds and parks
have a sewer inlet at each campsite. RV dump stations
can be found at many highway rest areas, gas stations,
and campgrounds. They are usually indicated by an
appropriate road sign. Locations are also listed in many
camping guide books.
Do not dump more than one tank at a time. Always
empty the toilet tank first, then the gray water tank(s).
This will aid in flushing the system. Be sure your
vehicle is level. The RV drainage system is gravity
based and drain line slope is designed in with the
vehicle chassis level.
To empty the holding tanks:
1.
Be sure the knife valves are closed;
2. Remove the outlet cap;
3. Attach the sewer adapter fitting and sewer
drain hose to the drain line termination fitting;
4.
Put the outlet end of the drain hose securely
into the RV sewer or dump station inlet;
5.
Be sure the toilet tank is at least 1/2 full of
water (add water if necessary);
6.
Empty the toilet tank first by opening the
knife valve with a quick pull on the T-handle (a
quick pull will enhance the flushing effect);
7.
Close the knife valve;
8. Add several gallons of water to the tank;
9. Empty the tank again to rinse the tank and drain
hose; be sure there is water on the bottom of the black
tank before resuming use.
10. Close the knife valve;
11. Repeat these steps for each gray water tank.
If using a dump station (or when disconnecting from
an RV park sewer system):
12. Remove the sewer drain hose and adapter
fitting from the termination fitting and replace
the cap;
13. Rinse out the sewer drain hose with fresh
water;
14. Remove the sewer drain hose from the
dump station inlet and store away;
15. Replace the dump station sewer cover.
Electrical System
Your Pacific Coachworks recreational vehicle is
powered by two basic electrical systems: a 12 volt DC
system and a 120 volt AC system (similar to a house).
With good planning, these systems will provide you
with electrical power in almost all situations.
12 volt DC. There are two parts to this; the "auto-
motive" circuits and the RV circuits.
The "automotive" circuits are an extension of the tow
vehicles and provide the power to operate the electric
trailer brakes, tail lights, stop lights, license plate
lights, turn signal lights, side marker lights, front and
rear clearance lights and identification lights on the
RV. These "automotive" lighting circuits are protected
by the tow vehicle's fuses located in the tow vehicle's
fuse panel box (see tow vehicle's owner's manual).
Their only source of power is the tow vehicle electrical
system through the connector cord. The trailer brakes
have an additional source of power from the RV bat-
tery. It is activated only when the trailer break-away
switch pin is pulled. Read the section on Breaking
Systems later in this manual.
The RV circuits get their power from a deep cycle RV
battery, from the tow vehicle through the connector
cord, or from the AC-to-DC power converter. These
circuits provide the power to operate the slide-out
motor(s), slide-out relay switch(s), range hood fan,
roof vent fan, radio, TV antenna booster, water pump,
LP leak detector, monitor panel, refrigerator, water
heater (electronic ignition), furnace (electronic igni-
tion), most of the lights, and any other 12 volt equip-
ment your vehicle may be equipped with.