REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022, Owner'S Manual

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T S E C T I O N 8 // 8 3
WARNING
Never flush paper towels, facial tissues, hair, or feminine
hygiene products. These items may jam or damage the
toilet’s flush mechanism and will not break down properly in
the black tank. They will also jam the macerator discharge
pump causing a potentially costly repair.
WARNING
When flushing the toilet, always ensure any paper and
solid waste flushes completely through and is not caught
in the flush mechanism’s blade. Failure to completely flush
the toilet could jam the flush mechanism’s blade in the
open position.
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WARNING
If the water in the toilet freezes, or the water lines in the
coach freeze, do not flush the toilet as ice may damage the
flushing mechanism.
■ HOLDING TANK HEATING PADS
The fresh water and gray water holding tanks are equipped with
12-volt DC powered heating pads to reduce freezing damage during
transient periods of low ambient temperatures� The heating pads
do not make your coach “four-season” capable� The heating pads
only protect the storage tanks and will not warm the coach’s exterior
plumbing lines and drain system, which are routed and attached
beneath the vehicle�
NOTE
Before outside ambient temperatures are expected to
be consistently below freezing (32°F), the coach’s entire
plumbing system should be winterized.
To activate the heating pads, turn them on at the main Firefly network
interface display by touching the “Tank Heater” selector button�
Once activated, the 12-volt DC heating pads will turn on when the
outside ambient temperature drops below 45°F� The heating pads
may be operated continuously while: connected to 12-volt AC shore
power; when the optional Onan LP generator is operating; or, while
the 3�0 turbo diesel engine is operating� When operating the heating
pads using batter power only, the house bank will rapidly discharge
in as little as 4 to 8 hours, depending upon the type and capacity of
battery(s) installed in your coach and any other loads that may be
placed on the house bank�
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