12-5
CLASS C MOTORHOME
12.1.7
WATER PUMP
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
If pump will not prime:
a.
Make sure there is water in the tank.
b.
Make sure the battery is not run down.
c.
Make sure there are no kinks in the inlet
hose.
d.
Make sure all inlet fittings and connections
are air tight.
e.
Make sure water selector valve in the utility
compartment is set to normal.
f.
Check for clogged lines.
2.
If water pressure drops:
a.
Check faucets and connections for leaks.
b.
Make sure faucet aerators and filters are
clean.
c.
Make sure there is water in the tank.
d.
Make sure battery is not run down.
3.
If pump runs when there is no apparent
demand for water:
a.
Make sure all faucets and fixtures are shut
off and are not leaking.
b.
Check all lines for leaks.
c.
Make sure there is water in the tank.
d.
Make sure no air is trapped in the system.
e.
Make sure the tank fill water selector valve
is set to normal.
It is recommended that fresh water systems be
disinfected.
1.
When the system is new and has not been
used before.
2.
When it's been in storage for a long period of
time.
3.
In case it has become contaminated.
4.
Disinfection instructions:
a.
Prepare a solution of 1/4 cup household
bleach to 1 gallon of water. Pour this
solution in to the water tank, 1 gallon for
every 15 gallons of tank capacity.
b.
Fill the tank with fresh water. Run water
from each faucet, hot and cold, until you
detect a chlorine odor.
c.
Leave this solution in the system for at
least 4 hours. If you wish to complete this
procedure in 1 hour, double the concentra-
tion of household bleach in your solution.
d.
After the time has elapsed, drain and flush
the system with fresh water.
12.1.8
DISINFECTION OF
WATER TANK
