Heartland 2014 Bighorn, Руководство пользователя

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59 Home is where your heart is...
Follow the same procedure for the GRAY WATER
HOLDING TANK(S). A repeat flush is not necessary.
When the tank is empty, push the dump valve handle
in until it seats. Remove the hose, wash and replace it
in its storage location. Replace termination outlet cap.
Note
DRAIN THE TOILET (BLACK) HOLDING TANK FIRST.
WARNING
FAILURE TO CLOSE THE GRAY/BLACK TANKS DURING PERIODS OF
STORAGE MAY ALLOW P-TRAPS TO DRY AND ALLOW METHANE GAS OR
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE GASSES TO BACK UP INTO THE UNIT, CREATING
A RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR POISONING.
Holding Tank Maintenance
Keep your tanks well flushed out when the vehicle is
not in use. Allowing the tank to sit with any contents
for more than a couple of days will ensure some sort of
build-up on the monitor probes in the side of the tank
and future monitor reading problems, even if this is the
first time you have used your RV. One way to help flush
them out is to drain them at the campground, then add
approx. 10 gallons to each tank for the trip home.
Helpful Cleaning Hints
When camping there are a few things you can do to
help facilitate the cleaning process later. First, you
should always use some type of chemical additive in
your holding tanks specifically designed for RV use.
These types of chemical will break down the contents
of the tank and help ensure good drainage. In addition,
try using tissue designed for recreational vehicles. It
will break down more than residential style tissues, and
usually never clogs your drain valves.
Do’s and Do Nots of Holding Tank Use
DO – Clean the holding tank with an approved cleaner.
DO – Add a special chemical additive to sanitize and
improve tank action.
DO – Guard the tank against freeze-up.
DO – Keep the waste water tank dump valves closed
to allow the tanks to get as full as possible to facilitate
drainage.
DO –
Keep the dump valve closed and the drain cap in
place to allow use of the system when not parked at a
campsite.
DON’T – Put facial tissues, paper, automotive type
antifreeze, sanitary napkins, diapers or household toilet
cleaners in your holding tank.
DON’T – Put foreign objects in the system that could
clog or damage it in any way.
DON’T – Travel with full holding tanks.
Holding Tank Flush System – “No Fuss Flush”
Your unit may be equipped with a waste holding tank
flushing system. When draining your sewer tank, attach
a water hose to the sewer spray hookup. Open the dump
valve and let the tank empty. After the tank is drained,
leave the gate valve open and open the water valve to
allow water to spray inside the sewage tank. This will
clean the inside of the tank of any debris that may be left
inside the tank. After this is done, disconnect the water
hose and close the gate valve.
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE SAME HOSE FOR THE NO FUSS FLUSH THAT IS USED
FOR FILLING THE FRESH WATER TANK.