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WASTE SYSTEM
The waste holding system in your camper is made up
of sinks, shower, toilet plumbing drain and vent lines,
“gray water” holding tank, and “black water” holding
tank. The holding tanks make the system completely
self-contained and allow you to dispose of wastewater
at your convenience. A flexible sewer hose is supplied
to connect the holding tank outlet to the inlet of an
approved wastewater dump station or sewer system.
The holding tanks are made of seamless plastic that
will not corrode. On most units with dual tanks, one
retains toilet waste and the other retains liquid waste
from the sinks and shower. Drain all wastes at an
approved site.
INSULATED AND HEATED WASTE HOLDING
TANKS
To help keep the waste tanks and dump valves from
freezing when using in below freezing temperatures,
an insulated cover is installed to enclose the waste
tanks and valves. When the furnace is in operation,
warm air is discharged into the compartment.
NOTE:
In extremely cold weather, non-toxic antifreeze
should be added to both tank contents to provide the
maximum protection.
FRESH WATER FLUSH TOILET
Your camper is equipped with a marine-type
recreational vehicle toilet. This toilet is especially
designed to operate with a minimum of water usage.
The flushing mechanism, a hand-operated lever,
allows a valve in the bottom of the bowl to open,
permitting the contents to be flushed into the holding
tank below. A stream of water under pressure from the
camper’s water system swirls around the bowl,
cleaning and flushing the contents. Most models have
two levers, each working independently of the other so
the bowl can be filled with water prior to use.
For additional information, please refer to the
operating manual supplied with the toilet.
NOTE: The toilet requires a water supply for proper
use. This can be from either a city water hookup, if
available, or from the on board fresh water tank
supply. The 12-volt water pump switch must be in the
“ON” position when using water from the tank.
BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK
This holding tank must be primed with 2 gallons of
water and one odor control chemical package at each
initial use. Add more odor control chemical if needed
until dumping is required. Refer to the chemical
package available at most RV outlets for specific
instructions.
DUMPING THE HOLDING TANKS
The holding tanks terminate in a valve arrangement
that permits each tank to be dumped separately or
together. The valves are called “knife valves”. A blade
closes the opening in the sewer drain pipes. The blade
is connected to an extension handle that is pulled to
release the contents of the tank(s).
During self-containment use, the sewer outlet line
should be securely capped and valves closed to
prevent leakage of waste material on the ground or
pavement.
Holding tanks are enclosed sewer systems and as
such must be drained into an approved dump station.
Both black and gray water holding tanks must be
drained and thoroughly rinsed to prevent accumulation
of harmful or toxic materials.
Dump the holding tanks only when they are about 2/3
full. If necessary, fill the tanks with water to 2/3 full.
This provides sufficient water to ensure complete
flushing of waste material into the sewer line.
Whenever possible, dump the holding tanks before
traveling.
The holding tanks outlet is set up to be used with a
removable fitting that locks onto the outlet with a
clockwise twist. The sewer drain hose is clamped on
this fitting when you need to drain the holding tanks.
When you are operating self-contained, or you store
the camper, install the protective cap in place of the
removable hose.
The sewer (dump) hose is compressed and stored in
the camper’s hose carrier.
When you want to drain the holding tanks:
1. Attach the sewer hose to the dump outlet.
2. Extend the hose and insert the hose end into the
sewer or dump station inlet, pushing it firmly into
the opening to be secure. In some cases, adapters
may be necessary between the hose and inlet.
3. Arrange the sewer hose so it slopes evenly and is
supported to maintain the slope.
4. Dump the black water holding tank first. Grasp the
handle of the black water knife valve firmly and
slide the valve open with a steady pull.
The waste holding system in your camper is made up of
sinks, shower, toilet plumbing drain and vent lines, “gray
water” holding tank, and “black water” holding tank.
The holding tanks make the system completely self-
contained and allow you to dispose of wastewater at
your convenience. A flexible sewer hose is used to
connect the holding tank outlet to the inlet of an
approved wastewater dump station or sewer system.