Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES
11-6
Water Filter (Optional)
This unit is equipped with a water filter (Figure 11-8) which must be removed before disinfecting the
fresh-water system. First remove the water filter and then replace cover to allow the sanitizing solution
access to the faucets. As installed, the filter will remove chlorine, dirt, and other matter. The filter will
also eliminate most phenol (or similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling, taste-free water for
drinking and cooking.
The water filter is located in the sanitation compartment on the outside of the motor home. The water
filter is not guaranteed to remove the tastes and odors of iron and sulfur. To remove these impurities,
one would need to chlorinate the water. Replacement filters are available that will filter iron and sulfur.
Ask your dealer or RV supply center about purchasing an iron and sulfur filter, if such is desired.
If you are traveling in an area where the water has a high iron and sulfur content, then add one
tablespoon of chlorine bleach to every 10 gallons of water in your tank—this will precipitate the iron or
sulfur so that the filter can remove those impurities.
If you are at a site where the unit is connected to a city water supply, you will not be able to chlorinate the system
because the water flows straight to your faucets and not through the freshwater tank. Filters should be changed every
6-12 months depending on the quality and quantity of water that is used in your motor home.
Water Heater Bypass System
The water heater bypass valve (Figure 11-9) is located in an outside compartment near the water
heater. This process is performed when winterizing your motor home. Using the bypass valve will
keep antifreeze out of the water heater when winterizing the motor home.
Draining the water heater during winterizing is a
MUST .
Freshwater Lines
Vibration and flexing encountered when the motor home is traveling can cause pipes and fittings to
become loose. Check all of the plumbing connections for leaks at least on an annual basis. If the
water pump runs when all faucets are turned “off,” check for a possible leak. Be sure that the drain valves are closed.
Connections at the kitchen and bathroom faucets normally seal by hand-tightening them and then making an
additional half-turn with a wrench.
If a fitting leak persists, disconnect it completely and visually inspect it for mineral deposits or foreign material
stuck on the sealing surfaces. Clean the surfaces thoroughly and reinstall the fitting. Take the motor home to
an authorized Tiffin Motorhomes service center for additional repairs if the water system continues to leak.
Follow the winterizing instructions given in Chapter 14 to reduce risk of leaks caused by cracks from freezing
pipes. Left unchecked, freezing damage can be extensive and expensive.
Figure 11-8.
Water Filter
Figure 11-9.
Water Heater
Bypass System