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SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
After Disconnecting Air Pressure
11.
If Equipped with Cold Water Filter:
Empty
the cold water filtration canister of any water
trapped during the blow-out procedure.
Remount empty canister on to filter assembly.
12. Close all waterline drains, tank drain valves,
and all faucets to avoid contamination by dirt,
insects, or rodents.
13. Reinstall the Water Heater drain plug and
close the P-T Relief Valve.
14. Pour about one cup of RV antifreeze down
each drain for the galley sink, lavatory sink,
and shower/tub. This fills the drain trap pipes
to prevent holding tank odors from entering
the coach during storage.
NOTE: 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.
15. Empty the water pump strainer filter bowl to
avoid water freezing and cracking the filter
bowl. See “Water Pump” previously in this
section.
Dump and Clean Holding Tanks
16. Completely drain the sewage and waste water
holding tanks at an approved waste disposal
site. Drain the sewage tank first so the
following waste water can rinse any waste
solids from the dump outlet and sewer hose.
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.
Method 2 – Antifreeze Fill
Procedure
(Fill plumbing lines with RV water system
antifreeze)
NOTE: As an alternative to totally draining the
waterlines, you may winterize tanks and
lines by filling them with non-toxic RV
water system antifreeze through the
plumbing system.
This product is available from your
dealer and from most RV supply stores
and national retail outlets.
Follow directions on the container to
determine the correct amount to use for
your coach.
Your coach is equipped with a manually
operated waterline winterization system for your
convenience in winterizing fresh waterlines.
The system features a Winterization (diverter)
valve with an antifreeze siphon tube to draw non-
toxic RV water system antifreeze into the
waterlines. There is also a Water Heater Bypass
valve to avoid filling the water heater with
antifreeze.
Leave Water Heater Bypass valve in
NORMAL FLOW position if draining water and
blowing out waterlines. Place in BYPASS
position ONLY when using antifreeze solution in
waterlines.
1.
Level the Motorhome.
If the coach is not
level, there may be “low points” in waterlines
that can trap water in the lines and prevent it
from draining properly.
WARNING
NEVER use automotive antifreeze/
coolant in your RV water system.
Automotive coolant/antifreeze contains
ethylene glycol which, if ingested, can
cause blindness and can be fatal.