Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES
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Caution
It is important that you use as much water as possible with each flush. This will help
prevent tissue and other solids from clogging the holding tank outlet.
P-Traps
Each of the sink drains, the shower drain, and the washing-machine drain (if so equipped) has a water trap (Ptrap)
to prevent holding-tank odors from entering the motor home. These traps must have water in them to trap odors.
When the vehicle is in motion, the water may splash out of the sink and shower drains. When the motor home is stored,
the water may evaporate from these traps allowing odors to enter the motor home. If this occurs, run water from the
faucet into the drain, thus allowing water to fill the traps again.
Black-Water Holding Tank
The “black water” (i.e., sewage) holding tank is located directly beneath the toilet. Before using the toilet, you will need
to treat the tank with water that is mixed with an odor-controlling chemical. These chemicals are readily available at any
RV supply store. Be careful not to spill the chemicals on your hands, clothing, or the carpet because such may cause a
permanent stain. Pull the toilet levers forward to allow the chemicals to mix with the toilet water. Continue pulling the
toilet levers until a depth of at least one inch of solution is directly under the toilet. Release the levers and the waste
tank is now ready for use.
Caution
Use only approved RV odor-controlling chemicals in the holding tanks.
Products containing ammonia and petroleum will damage the ABS plastic
holding tanks and seals.