Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2011, Owner'S Manual

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P L U M B I N G & B A T H F I X T U R E S
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Water Filter
This unit is equipped with a water filter (Figure 11-9) which must be removed before disinfecting the
freshwater system. First remove the water filter and then install the cover back on the housing. The
water filter is located in the sanitation compartment on the outside of the motor home. 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 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 11-10) is located in the exterior sanitation compartment of the motor
home. By closing the water heater supply valve and opening the bypass valve, one
can divert water away from the water heater. This process is performed when
winterizing your motor home.
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. If not properly
drained, the water heater would be subject to damage from possible
freezing/thawing cycles. To prepare the motor home for reuse, switch the bypass valve back to its normal
position and re-fill the water heater.
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
Figure 11-9. Water
Filter
Figure 11-10. Water Heater
Bypass