VANLEIGH PINECREST, Owner'S Manual

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P I N E C R E S T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
water available and, if dry camping, the 12-volt water pump is turned ON before operating. To open the faucets, turn
the hot and cold knobs ON and adjust the temperature to your comfort level. Close the faucets when a sufficient
amount of water is released.
WAT E R C O N T R O L S Y S T E M
Your PineCrest Fifth Wheel is equipped with an Anderson Brass Kantleak Valve System.
Draining and winterizing
If the RV is to be stored over the winter months, the water heater must be drained to prevent damage from freezing.
The water heater should also be drained and bypassed during the winterizing process particularly if introducing RV
antifreeze into the plumbing system.
P L U M B I N G S Y S T E M S
Low-Point Drains located
under the RV
D R A I N I N G T H E F R E S H WAT E R S Y S T E M
The low-point drains valves release water in the supply lines by opening the valves and all
faucets. The water heater has its own drain plug. To drain the permanent fresh water hold-
ing tank and supply lines:
1. Open all faucets, including the outside shower.
2. Open the white fresh water holding tank gate valve.
3. Open red and blue low point drain lines extending through the underbelly.
4. Drain the sink by removing the drain cap.
5. Turn ON the water pump and allow it to run as needed.
6. Set the water heater bypass valve to Normal (horizontal).
7. ALWAYS use the water heater P & T Valve (pressure and temperature valve) to relieve
the water pressure, BEFORE you remove the water heater drain plug.
If you do not relieve the water pressure, water will spray out of the opening when the
drain plug is removed.
8. Remove the water heater drain plug.
After draining the fresh water system, reverse these steps. Next, dump the grey and black
water holding tanks at an appropriate facility according to local public codes. It is normal
for some liquid to remain in the fresh water tank after drainage procedure.
S A N I T I Z I N G T H E F R E S H WAT E R S Y S T E M
Use the following procedures to sanitize your Fresh Water System (or Potable Water System) when it is new, becomes
contaminated, or has not been used for a period of time.