Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2016, Owner'S Manual

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PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES
FILLING THE FRESHWATER TANK
Th e freshwater tank is normally fi lled from the city water connection. Th e valve located in the service
compartment near the water connection determines whether the city water is going through the water
system or into the freshwater tank. Since there is not an automatic shut-o ff when fi lling the freshwater
tank, check the level from the monitor panel while fi lling the freshwater tank on the motorhome.
Th e excess water will be vented from an over fl ow in vent pipe onto the ground when the capacity of
that tank has been reached. Th is pipe is installed in the freshwater tank to prevent possible tank rupture
from inadvertent over fi lling.
All of the water should be drained from the freshwater system when the motorhome is not in use for
an extended period of time.
WATER FILTER
Th is unit is equipped with a water fi lter (Figure 12-7) which must be removed before disinfecting the
fresh-water system.
First remove the water fi lter and then replace cover to allow the sanitizing
solution access to the faucets. As installed, the fi lter will remove chlo-
rine, dirt, and other matter. Th e fi lter will also eliminate most phenol (or
similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling, taste-free water for
drinking and cooking.
Th e water fi lter is located in the sanitation compartment on the outside
of the motorhome. Th e water fi lter is not guaranteed to remove the tastes
and odors of iron and sulfur. To remove these impurities, you need to
chlorinate the water. Replacement fi lters are available that will fi lter iron
and sulfur. Ask your dealer or RV supply center about purchasing an iron
and sulfur fi lter.
If you are traveling in an area where the water has 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 fi lter 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 fl ows 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 motorhome.
Figure 12-7: Water filter