Safari motorhome TREK 2005, Instructions Manual

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TREK 2005 Water Systems --- Section 6 • 217
What Not to Put in Waste Holding Tanks
• Do not use strong or full strength detergents to deodorize and disinfect. Use odor control
chemicals made especially for holding tanks.
• Automotive antifreeze, ammonia, alcohol or acetone in holding tanks will dissolve plastic.
• Do not put large table scraps in the tanks. They could stick in or damage the valve seals.
• Facial tissue is thicker, softer and stronger than a rapidly dissolving tissue. White toilet
paper dissolves faster than colored. Paper designed specifically for holding tanks is available
at most RV supply stores.
TIP:
To test tissue dissolving ability, immerse one tissue square into a jar of water. Shake
the jar five times to determine if the tissue disintegrates into pieces or remains in one
piece. Do not use any type of tissue that remains in one piece.
NOTE:
Never dispose of sanitary supplies or other non-dissolving items into the system.
Facial tissue, wet strength tissue, paper towels or an excessive amount of toilet tissue
can create clogging in the holding tank system.
CAUTION:
Do not use any products that contain petroleum distillate or ammonia in place of
RV odor controlling chemicals. Petroleum distillate or ammonia will damage the
ABS plastic holding tanks and seals.
What to Put in Holding Tanks - Black Water Tank
Before initially operating the toilet, treat the sewage holding tank with a pre-charge of water and
an odor-control chemical (available at most RV supply stores). First, add approximately three gallons of
water to the holding tank. Next, mix the chemicals, in accordance with the manufacturer instructions,
with approximately one gallon of water. Pour mixture through toilet to the holding tank. Be careful not
to spill the chemical on your hands, clothing, toilet bowl or carpet. Hot weather conditions may require
adjusting the amount of chemical used to control odor. Repeat the chemical pre-charge to the holding
tank each time the tank is cycled.
WARNING:
Most chemical mixtures for holding tank odor control are poisonous. Follow the
product manufacturer's directions and warnings when using holding tank additive.
Do not use any products that contain petroleum distillate or ammonia in place of RV
odor controlling chemical. Petroleum distillate or ammonia will damage the ABS plastic
holding tanks and seals.