Triple E EMPRESS SERIES, Owner'S Manual

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EMPRESS
17 WINTERIZATION
electrical power. Make sure the 12-volt batteries are
fully charged.
17.1.4 WASTE SYSTEM
To prevent winter freeze-up, add RV anti-freeze
through the toilet and kitchen drains, directly into the
holding tanks. Be sure to add sufffi cient amounts
in order to protect the total volume of the holding
tank.
Do not use alcohol-based anti-freeze or other
petroleum products.
17.1.5 FRESH WATER SYSTEM
The fresh water system consists of the water
tank, the pump and all lines. This entire system
is contained inside heated interior spaces. In
cold weather, it is necessary to have the furnace
CAUTION
In northern climates, during the winter
season, winter diesel must be used
to prevent fuel gelling. Gelling could
cause the engine to stop or make it
diffi cult to start.
17.1 COLD TEMPERATURE
OPERATION
Your motorhome is built for year-round travel
including:
1. Urethane installation undercoating.
2. Insulated and heated holding tank
compartment.
3. All plumbing located in heated interior spaces.
Although your motorhome is designed to withstand
winter temperatures, we cannot guarantee the
vehicle not to freeze. Certain precautions should
be taken in preparing for sub-zero temperature
travelling.
17.1.1 CHASSIS
Check coolant level and add anti-freeze, if required,
to protect against lowest expected temperature.
Change engine oil to the recommended viscosity to
aid cold weather starting. See the manufacturer's
manual for further recommendations.
17.1.2 LP GAS
When travelling in winter, propane is recommended
as it will vaporize in extreme cold (above -42
C). Butane is not recommended due to its high
vaporization temperature (0C). Use of butane in
cold temperatures may block the system and cause
components to malfunction. Add approximately .25
liters of methyl alcohol to your LP gas container to
prevent freeze-up.
17.1.3 FURNACE
During below freezing temperatures, the furnace
must be operating at all times. Remember, although
the furnace runs on LP gas, it is powered by 12-volt