Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES
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Sewer Connection and Camping
When camping at parks with sewer connections, it is important to keep the black-water, holding-tank, gate valve closed
at all times, except when dumping. The gray tank can be kept open while hooked to a sewer connection, but again, the
black-water tank must be kept closed. This is done so that an ample quantity of liquid remains in the tank to provide a
smooth flow through the gate and drain valves when dumping. Sufficient liquid in the tank causes a swirling action that
should take any accumulated solid wastes with it. Accumulation of solid wastes in the black-water tank can be avoided
by keeping the gate valve closed when connected to the sewer connection. If the valve is open, solid wastes may
accumulate in the tank which may eventually result in costly repairs.
No-Fuss Flush
This vehicle may be equipped with a flushing system for the black-water holding tank. When draining your sewer tank,
attach a water hose to the sewer spray connection. After the tank is drained, leave the gate valve “open” and open the
water valve to allow water to spray inside the black-water tank; this will clean the inside of the tank of any debris that
may be left inside the tank. After this is done, disconnect the freshwater hose and close the gate valve.
Caution
The gray tank valve must be in the “open” position when operating
the optional washing machine.
Caution
The gate valve is “open” when flushing the tank. Do not use the same hose for the
No Fuss Flush that is used for filling the fresh water tank.