Renegade vienna 2021, Manual

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SANITIZING YOUR WATER TANK
It is important that you keep your water fresh and clean and free of any potential contaminations.
You should sanitize your system any time the tank has set empty, such as the first time it is used
or after storage, detected an odor, with continual use every 3 months and before storage/winterizing.
TO SANITIZE
1
Open drain valve to empty the tank.
2
Mix a solution of 3/4 cup (6 oz.) liquid household bleach to 3 gallons of water for every 15 gallons of tank
capacity. Note When using bleach concentrate, use 3/8 cup (3 oz.) to 3 gallons of water.
3
Turn Anderson valve into winterize position, put hose down into bleach jug and turn on the pump. To pump the bleach
and water solution into the water tank. When the bleach solution jug is empty, turn off pump and put Anderson valve into
the tank fill mode.
4
Fill the tank with fresh water, turn water pump on, open all faucets and water heater relief valve.
5
When water runs steady turn off the faucets and then turn pump switch off.
6
Let system sit at least 4 hours then drain system and flush with water.
If a chlorine taste remains, add 1 quart of vinegar into the tank that is partially filled with fresh water. Wait several
days; let the vehicles motion agitate the solution (if possible). Drain system, and flush with fresh water.
FRESHWATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Before trips, be sure heavy items such as canned goods, tools, etc. are not in areas where they can contact
water piping and cause damage due to road vibrations or shifting.
Each time you fill the water tank or are hooking up to the city water station, check the connections and fittings
around the faucet areas to make sure they are not leaking due road vibrations.
When using the fresh water self-contained system check periodically inspect for any type of odor. If an odor is
detected, follow the procedures above for sanitizing the system.
To avoid contamination or bacteria growth in the fresh-water tank or in the system be
sure to provide the proper care and to follow the proper maintenance procedures.
WATER PUMP
When you are using the self-contained freshwater tank, a water pump is used to pump the water through the lines.
To avoid damage when you are using a city water hook-up, the pump must be off
.
OPERATING
It is very important that you read the manufacturer’s instructions for operation and the maintenance of the
water pump.
To winterize, refer to the winterizing and
storage
section for more information.
Check the tank level and if empty or low you must fill before using. After following the procedures in the owner’s
manual, the pump should start whenever you turn the faucets on and stop when you turn them off.
IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
PROBLEM
Pump cycles when nothing is turned on.
Pump will not start.
WHAT TO DO
Check plumbing and fixtures for leak. Check to see if
air is trapped in the water heater outlet side or pump
head.
Check breaker, main switch, and ground connection.
Check motor and if the motor feels hot check the
thermal breaker. Check charging system for correct
voltage and good ground.
WARNING