Thor Motor Coach 2011 Avanti, Owner'S Manual

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force the deposits through the drain opening.
• Upon completion of the steps above, close the drain plug as well as the relief valve.
Refill with fresh water, circulate and rinse.
• If you use your vehicle frequently or for long periods of time, flushing the water heater
several times a year will prolong the life of the water heater storage tank.
Pump will not start.
• Check that house battery disconnect switch is on.
• Check pump switch at monitor panel.
• Check fuse in power center.
• Check to see if water is frozen.
Will not prime, sputters. (No discharge, but the motor runs.).
• Check to see if there is water in the tank, or if air collected in the hot water heater.
• Check for frozen water lines or water tank.
Pump will not shut off. Runs when faucet is closed.
• Turn off pump or city water supply.
• Check for damp areas around plumbing appliances.
• Check plumbing for leaks and inspect for leaky valves on toilet.
• Have the pump checked by your Thor Motor Coach dealer or a qualified RV technician.
Wet areas near water connections, pump runs while the faucets are closed,
and no other fresh water fixtures are being used.
• There is a possible leak.
• Close all low point water drains and tank drains.
• Turn off all fixtures.
• Check all fixtures and connections for tightness. Do not over tighten fittings as this
may cause additional leakage.
Troubleshooting
WATER PUMP
WATER SYSTEM