Triple E Free Spirit 2012, Owner'S Manual

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FREE SPIRIT MOTORHOME
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FIG 6-10 Water Heater Bypass Valve Below Fridge
6.4 WATER FIxTURES
6.4.1 FRESH WATER TOILET
The toilet in your motorhome is very much like the one in your home except that it uses a much smaller amount of water
for flushing. When the foot valve is pushed down for flushing, a high velocity stream of water procudes a swirl effect that
should effectively cleanse the toilet. If you wish, a deodorizing agent may be used to eliminate any odours from the toilet.
1. Flushing the toilet (Fig 6-11)
a. Press down and hold foot valve.
b. Release the valve. A small amount of water should remain in the bowl.
For additional information and instruction, see the manufacturer's toilet manual.
2. Operating Tips
a. Do not use facial tissue or regular household toilet tissue in the RV toilet. It will not disintegrate properly and will
cling to the sides and bottom of the holding tank, making it hard to clean. Use only toilet tissue available at your
RV center designed for use in RV toilets.
b. Do not flush sanitary napkins or other non dissolving items down the toilet.
c. Do not use automotive antifreeze or caustic chemicals such as household bleach in the toilet or holding tank.
These can damage plastic or rubber parts in the system.
3. Cleaning the Toilet
The toilet should be cleaned regularly for sanitation and efficient operation.
a. Clean the toilet using a mild bathroom cleaner. Do not use caustic or abrasive cleansers. Do not allow cleaners to
remain in the toilet blowl for any length of time. Plastic surfaces and seals could be damaged.
b. Dump and rinse the holding tank after cleaning and flushing the toilet.
c. Add a bit of odour control chemical every few days to eliminate any possibility of odour in the bathroom.
d. If the operation of the flush valve becomes stiff, the toilet plunger may need to be lubricated. Keep plunger lubri-
cated by leaving a small amount of water in the toilet or turning off the water pump, draining all the water from
the toilet bowl, and lubricating plunger o-ring inside the toilet. Operate the valve several times to make sure it is
operating freely.
For instructions on preparing the toilet for cold weather storage, refer to the section on winterizing.