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Then run 3-4 gallons of RV antifreeze through entire system - all hoses, nozzles, and
pumps. This will lubricate and prevent freezing and breakage. After circulating through
pumps, open ratchet valve until the pink antifreeze begins spraying out the back nozzles
indicating that it has circulated and the entire system has been properly lubricated.
Leave about 2 gallons of the RV Antifreeze in the tank to store for winter.
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Failure to properly Winterize/Freeze Protect your Water Trailer may result in damage to the
Water Trailer components that may not be covered by Manufacturer Warranty. Be sure to properly
flush already winterized units before use.
Ratcheting Valve Information:
The Ratcheting Valve works on a spring and pin system. The spring located on the outside
of the handle returns the handle back to neutral after every pull. Pulling the handle past the
designed distance to turn the ball valve may damage the spring. Additionally, the pin on the
inside of the handle may become damaged, or the housing around the pin or retainer
points may become damage. ABI advises taking time to familiarize the operator with how to
operate the Ratcheting Valve prior to operation. The silver tab on the top of the valve will
turn at 90-degree turns indicating that the ball inside the valve has been properly turned.
The Ratcheting Valve handle is bolted to the valve body via a bolt. This bolt should be snug
but never tight. If the bolt is tightened down fully it will prevent the spring from pulling the
handle back to neutral. If the bolt is too loose then the handle will not turn properly and may
cause the pin inside the handle to fall out. The bolt is factory set and should not be
adjusted, unless the handle becomes difficult to turn, or is able to be moved up and down
when in the neutral position. Any adjustment should be made to allow the handle to move
freely front to back without having to be forced.
