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WASTE WATER TANKS
The shower and sink water is discharged into a holding tank which is commonly referred to as a “Gray”
water tank. This tank connects to an exterior valve with a connection for sewer hose. The toilet waste
and water is discharged into a separate holding tank which is also referred to as a “Black” tank. This tank
also connects to an exterior valve adjacent to the “grey” valve.
EMPTYING THE WASTE WATER TANKS
1. Remove the exterior sewer valve outlet cover by turning it counterclockwise
2. Attach sewer hose to the valve outlet by placing the hose over the valve and turning it clockwise to
latch.
3. Place the other end into an approved dump station inlet making certain the hose is secured so as to
prevent movement when empting the tank.
4. Arrange the hose to slope downward from the trailer to the drain.
5. Open the Black drain valve (the larger valve) by pulling the valve handle away from the trailer.
6. Open the Gray drain valve (the smaller valve) by pulling the valve handle away from the trailer.
7. Allow both tanks to drain completely.
8. Run fresh water through both tanks to rinse the tanks.
9. Close both drain valves.
10. Remove the sewer hose and rinse hose with fresh water.
11. Secure sewer outlet cover.
12. Secure sewer hose.
13. Add odor control chemicals and two or three gallon of water to the Black water tank prior to your
next usage as this will assist in preventing build-up of solids. Waste tank tips
• Only empty tank
s
into an
approved dumping facility. It is unlawful to empty these tanks into sewer drains or other such
unapproved locations. • Solid waste build
-up inside the black water tank is possible. It is recommend
you use adequate amounts of water when flushing the toilet as this will aid in rinsing out the tank when
emptying the tank. Should you have a problem with solids build- up in the black tank, close the valve, fill
the tank about ½ -
3/4 full then drive around to agitate and loosen the solids. • Do not dump
black tanks
until ¾ full. This practice assists in making certain that enough water is in the tank to flush out the tank
waste. If necessary, fill the tank with fresh water to the ¾ level prior to empting the tank. • Do not
introduce items such as paper, gum wrappers, sanitary products, cigarettes, facial tissues, paper towels,
and food scraps to the holding tanks. Note some of these items may state they are flushable; however
they are only flushable in home sewer systems. Addition of these items to the tank will likely cause
significant obstructions which will not be easily removed. Note: removal of foreign objects from holding
tanks is not covered under any warranty.
• State and local regulations may prohibit highway travel unless the holding tank outlet
is securely
capped.
• Keep two garden hoses. One to fill the fresh water tank and one to rinse the sewer hose. Cross
contamination between the hoses may occur causing significant health risks.
• Use only biodegradable toilet tissues formulated for RV se
wer systems
• Do not place any item into the tank that can puncture, damage or scratch the tanks.
• Use a deodorizing agent designed for RV use, in your black water tank
Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
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