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SECTION 10
– Plumbing Systems
10-12
Class A
It is not necessary to add antifreeze to the toilet
since the flush valve will be closed.
Do not add automotive antifreeze or caustic
chemicals such as bleach or laundry detergents
into the toilet bowl or holding tanks. Although
these products may have a deodorizing effect,
they may damage plastic and rubber parts in the
system.
NOTE:As an alternative to totally draining the
plumbing system, you may winterize
tanks and lines by pumping non-toxic RV
antifreeze through the system. This
product is available from your dealer and
from most RV supply stores. Follow
directions on the container to determine
the correct amount to use for your coach.
If your coach is equipped with the
optional water heater by-pass valve, you
can fill the hot water lines with antifreeze
solution without filling the water heater
tank. See section 10 for location of the
by-pass valve.
Winterization Valve
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 and suction
tube in-line between the tank and water pump to
draw non-toxic RV water system antifreeze into
the water lines. This feature is located near the
water pump and drain valves beneath the rear
bed.
To Fill Lines with RV Water Line
Antifreeze
•
Turn water heater by-pass valve to BY-PASS
position.
•
Remove and save the protective cap from the
end of the suction tube.
•
Insert the end of the tube into a container of
RV antifreeze solution.
•
Turn the diverter valve handle so that it points
toward the suction tube.
•
Turn the water pump switch on.
•
Open each hot and cold water faucet handle in
the coach one at a time until antifreeze
solution just begins to flow from the faucet,
then close.
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.
CAUTION
Leave by-pass valve handle in NORMAL
FLOW position if draining water and
blowing out water lines. Place in BYPASS
position ONLY when using antifreeze
solution in water lines.
Siphon
Tube
(insert into
container of
RV water
system
antifreeze)
Winterizing
Valve
(point toward
siphon tube
for
winterizing)
Winterization Valve
beneath rear bed
(See page 10-8 for location)