Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2017, Owner'S Manual

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APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES
6. Both the electrical and gas operations of the water heater may be used simultaneously to
reduce recovery time of heating water up to desired temperature.
For general maintenance of the water heater or specific information about select steps in operating
the water heater, please refer to the owner’s manual for this appliance contained in the Owner’s
Information Package.
WATER HEATER STORAGE
Figure 5-6: Water Heater
If the motorhome is to be stored during the winter
months, the water heater should be drained to prevent
damage caused by freezing water contained in the water
heater.
To drain the water heater, first turn “off” all electrical
power, turn “off” the LP gas going to the water heater,
then turn “off” the water pump. Open both the hot- and
the cold-water faucets to drain the water lines and open
the drain on the water heater to drain the entire system.
When re-activating the water heater after the motorhome
is taken out of storage, make sure that the entire water
system, including the water heater, has been filled with
water and the lines have been purged of any entrapped air before relighting the water heater. Failure to
do so may allow the water-heating element to be turned “on” before it is immersed in water; thereby,
causing the premature failure of the heating element and voiding the warranty.