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SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
7-14
Follow directions on the container to
determine the correct amount to use for
your coach.
Your coach is equipped with a manually
operated water line winterization system for your
convenience in winterizing fresh water lines.
The system features a diverter valve with
siphon tube to draw non-toxic RV water system
antifreeze into the water lines. There is also a
water heater bypass valve to avoid filling the
water heater with antifreeze. This feature is
located near the water pump in the water center
or utility compartment.
Remove Water Filters (if equipped)
Before pumping RV antifreeze into water
system, remove water filter cartridges, if
equipped.
1. Remove and discard the filter cartridge from
the filtered water faucet assembly (if
equipped) below the galley sink.
(
If your coach is not equipped with a filtered
water faucet, proceed to the next numbered
step.
)
•
Twist the filter cartridge counterclockwise
(left) about a quarter-turn and pull it down and
out of the filter socket.
NOTE: The water filter head has a built-in
bypass. No separate diverter plug is
needed.
2. Remove the filter canister from the full-coach
water filtration system in the water center
compartment (if equipped) and discard the
filter cartridge.
(
If your coach is not equipped with a full-
coach water filtration system, proceed to the
next numbered step.
)
After removing filter, remount the empty
canister onto the filter assembly and continue
the antifreeze fill procedure.
Set Up Winterization Valves
3. Turn Winterization Valve 1 to ‘Water Heater
Bypass’ position to avoid filling water heater
with antifreeze.
CAUTION
Leave Bypass valve handle in ‘Normal
Operation’ position if draining water and
blowing out water lines. Place in ‘Bypass’
position ONLY when using antifreeze
solution in water lines.
WARNING
NEVER use automotive antifreeze/
coolant in your RV water system. Auto
antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which,
if ingested, can cause blindness and can
be fatal.
Water Filter Assembly below Galley Sink