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SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
17. Close dump valves and refit the dust cap onto
the drain outlet.
This will inhibit rust formation on valve shafts
and prevent entry and contamination by
airborne debris, insects, and rodents.
Your drainage and fresh water systems are
now winterized.
See instructions for removal from storage in
Section 11 - Maintenance and Storage.
WINTERIZING OPTIONAL
APPLIANCES
Winterizing Ice Maker
–If Equipped
Norcold
®
Refrigerator
1. Drain coach waterlines.
2. Unscrew the water supply line from the
bottom of the water inlet valve and drain any
water left in the line. This connection is
located in the refrigerator service access
compartment on the outside of the coach (see
“Refrigerator Service Access Compartment”
in
Section 4 - Appliances and Systems
).
3. Let the Ice Maker run through a cycle, then
raise the wire shut-off arm to the OFF
position.
4. Ensure water has drained from the Ice Maker
supply line, then reconnect to inlet valve.
5. Ice Maker is now winterized.
To use Ice Maker again after seasonal storage:
1. Flush antifreeze from the waterlines (if
antifreeze fill winterization procedure was
performed).
2. Close all drain valves.
3. Turn the water supply ON.
4. Ensure the ice bin is in place and the wire shut-
off arm is lowered to the ON position.
5. Let the refrigerator cool down to ice making
temperature. Remember, this can take up to 24
hours.
6. Let the Ice Maker cycle and dump the first
batch of ice.
Residential Refrigerator
1. Shut off water supply to the Ice Maker and/or
water dispenser. The water supply valve is
located inside a galley cabinet near the filter.
2. Remove Ice Maker Drain Line from exterior
Residential Refrigerator service compartment
and allow to hang loose on outside of vehicle.
3. Turn Ice Maker Winterization Drain valve to
the OPEN position.
Ice Maker Water Supply Connection
(Located in refrigerator service access
compartment on outside of coach)
-Typical View
Ice Maker Drain Line
(Located in exterior Residential
Refrigerator service compartment)