TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
–PHAETON®
Chapter 13
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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5. Turn “on” the water pump to start the flow of antifreeze. Turn “on” each faucet, one at
a time, and allow pure antifreeze to run through that piping. Let about one cup drop into
the drains to protect the traps.
6. When all the antifreeze is withdrawn from the bottle, disconnect the clear vinyl hose
fromthe water-pump inlet connection and reconnect the inlet line to the water pump.
(This may require more than one gallon of antifreeze).
7. When the winterizing process is completed, turn the water pump “off” and then
reconnect the water line. Store the vinyl hose for future use.
8. Open the water supply valve that controls flow from the pump to the tank to help
prevent freezing on that water line.
Note: Remember, the motor home also has an exterior shower; therefore, this system must be winterized, as well.
If the motor home is equipped an optional ice maker and/or an optional washer/dryer, the following additional steps
should be taken:
Washer/Dryer (optional)
1. With the washer/dryer power in the “off” position, put ó quart of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum;
then close the door.
2. Turn the Program Selector knob to “spin.” Then turn the power “on” and let the machine go through the spin
cycle for one or two minutes.
3. Turn the power “off” and then unplug the washer/dryer or disconnect the power cord.
4. Shut off both water faucets and then disconnect the water-inlet hoses from the faucets and drain them.
This completes the process.
Alternative Washer/Dryer Winterization through the
Freshwater System
1. If one is currently pumping antifreeze through the freshwater system, follow these steps to winterize the
washer/dryer:
2. With the washer/dryer power “off,” turn the Wash Temperature knob to “Warm.”
3. Turn the Program Selector knob to “Regular Wash” (located in the “Cotton Heavy Duty” section of the knob).
Then turn the power “on.”
4. When you see antifreeze in the drum, turn the power “off.” Then advance the Program Selector knob to “Spin.”
5. Turn the power “on” and allow the drum to spin for about 30 seconds.
6. Turn the power “off.” This completes the process.
Figure 13-21.
Winterizing Process
Summary of Contents for 2014 Phaeton
Page 6: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 ...
Page 25: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 3 HEATING AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING 2 1 ...
Page 56: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 5 CABINETS FURNITURE CABINETS FURNITURE 5 1 ...
Page 60: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 6 STRUCTURAL FEATURES STRUCTURAL FEATURES 6 1 ...
Page 62: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 7 ELECTRICAL FEATURES ELECTRICAL FEATURES 7 1 ...
Page 74: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 8 SLIDE OUT FEATURES SLIDE OUT FEATURES 8 1 ...
Page 78: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES EXTERIOR FEATURES 9 1 ...
Page 85: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 10 INTERIOR FEATURES INTERIOR FEATURES 10 1 ...
Page 88: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 11 PLUMBING BATH FIXTURES PLUMBING BATH FIXTURES 11 1 ...
Page 104: ... TIFFIN MOTORHOMES PHAETON Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 1 ...
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