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2011
Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
by Newmar
7:5
Sanitizing
To assure complete disinfecting of your fresh water system, it is recommended that the following procedure be
followed on a new system, on one that has not been used for a length of time, or one that may have become
contaminated. This procedure is also recommended before long periods of storage, such as over the winter
months:
1.
Drain the fresh water tank by opening the drain valves. There is one valve per water tank. All of the faucets
should be in the closed or off position.
2.
Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon of water and 1⁄4 cup of chlorine bleach (5% sodium hypo-
chlorite solution). Prepare enough of the chlorine solution to administer one gallon of solution for every
15 gallons of tank capacity. For sanitizing this unit, prepare 41/2 gallons of the chlorine solution. This
mixture puts a 50 PPM (parts per million) residual chlorine concentration in the water system that will act as
a quick kill dosage for harmful bacteria, viruses and slime forming organisms. Concentrations higher than 50
PPM may damage the water lines and/or tank.
3.
Once the fresh water tank is empty, close the drain valves on the water tank.
4.
Pump the chlorine solution into the tank. This is done by placing the winterizing hose into the chlorine
solution. Close the valve from the fresh water tank to the pump and open the valve from the solution to the
pump. Turn the tank fill valve from city water to tank fill. Turn on the water pump until all of the solution is
pumped into the fresh water tank.
5.
Turn off the water pump. Close the valve to the solution. Open the valve from the tank to the water pump.
Fill the water tank with the city water tank fill (or by using the same method as was used to put the sanitizing
solution into the tank). Remove the water filter (from the drink dispenser faucet, if installed) and install the
by-pass pipe to allow the sanitizing solution access to the faucet. Open each faucet in turn including the
kitchen faucet, bath faucet, inside and outside shower, turning on both the hot and cold, and flushing the stool
until all of the air has been purged from the pipes and the water runs freely. The entire system will then be
filled with the sanitizing solution.
6.
Allow the 50 PPM disinfecting solution to stand in the system at least four hours.
7.
Drain the system and flush with fresh water. The water system needs to be flushed with clean water
repeatedly, if necessary, until there is no chlorine taste or smell left in the system. To remove any excessive
chlorine taste or odor that might remain, prepare a solution of one quart vinegar to five gallons of water.
Allow this solution to agitate in the tank for several days by vehicle motion. Drain the solution and refill the
tank with clean water.
Drink Dispenser with Water Filter (Optional)
If this unit is equipped with a water filter, it must be removed before disinfecting the
fresh water system. First remove the water filter, and then install the by-pass pipe to
allow the sanitizing solution access to the drink dispenser faucet. The water filter is
located under the kitchen sink. The filter will remove chlorine, dirt, and other matter. It
will also eliminate most phenol (or similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling,
taste free water for drinking and cooking. The filter is connected only to the cold water
line that is attached to the drink faucet. The filter is not guaranteed to remove the tastes
and odors of iron and sulfur. To remove these tastes you will need to chlorinate the
water. Replacement filters are available that will filter iron and sulfur. Ask your dealer or
RV supply center about acquiring an iron and sulfur filter. If you are traveling in an area