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SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
7-10
NOTE: Black and Gray Waste Tank Drain
positions may be reversed depending on
floorplan and tank location.
4. Open the Black Waste Tank Drain valve with
a quick pull and make sure there are no sags in
the hose. Move the hose gently about to
dislodge any waste and ensure complete
drainage. Close Black Waste Tank Drain
valve as soon as tank is empty.
NOTE:DO NOT OPEN BOTH VALVES AT
ONCE. Do not open the Gray Waste Tank
Drain valve until the black tank is
drained and Black Waste Tank Drain
valve is closed to avoid sewage back-up
into gray tank. Gray water also rinses
any black water solids from the drain
hose.
5. Open the Gray Waste Tank Drain valve. Be
sure there are no sags in the hose to ensure
complete drainage. Close Gray Waste Tank
Drain valve as soon as tank is empty.
6. Add an odor control chemical to the sewage
holding tank through the toilet. These
chemicals are available at most RV supply
centers.
7. Rinse sewer hose thoroughly with water and
stow.
NOTE: We recommend that you dump all
holding tanks before traveling to avoid
carrying unnecessary weight.
Flushing your Black Water Holding
Tank
The black water holding tank is equipped with
an internal spray head that allows you to rinse the
inside of the tank with a shower of clean water
after dumping.
1. Dump your black water holding tank in the
usual manner at approved sewage disposal
station.
2. Leave Black Waste Tank Drain valve open
while flushing tank.
3. Attach a garden hose from a city water
hydrant to the Black Waste Tank Flush Inlet
fitting in the water service center. (This inlet is
clearly marked separate from the City Water
inlet).
4. Turn the water on to begin flushing. Allow
water to run for about three minutes.
5. Disconnect hose from flushing system and
close Black Waste Tank Drain valve.
Using On-Site Sewer Hook-Ups
The sewer hose may remain attached to the
drain outlet and be routed out the bottom of the
compartment while the motorhome is parked and
connected to an on-site sewage hook-up.
NOTE: The drain outlet swivels downward for
better hose alignment and drainage.
Always keep service access passage
closed while utility connection is not in
use.
When using a sewer hook-up, keep the Black
and Gray Waste Tank Drain valves closed until a
tank becomes full or when preparing to leave the
site. This keeps the solids in suspension, allowing
them to be carried out with the liquids when the
dump valve is opened. If the valve is left open,
the liquids will drain off, leaving solids in the
tank. Should this accidentally happen, disconnect
the hose, fill the tank about half full with water,
and drive a few miles to dislodge the solids. A
Black Waste Tank Flush Inlet
(Located in water service center)
-Typical View