
12. Open the hot water faucet until the water heater is filled and flows through the faucet without air.
13. Flip the water heater switch to the "ON" position. This is located near the drain plug (if equipped with a water
heater).
14. Check the tank level, and dump if necessary.
15. The coach is now ready to use.
HOW TO SANITIZE THE WATER SYSTEM
NOTICE
The following instructions are generic to Newmar coaches, and are NOT specific to your coach. They should
only be used as a reference guide for this process. Appliances, drain locations, and plumbing components
may vary by coach.
WHEN TO SANITIZE THE WATER SYSTEM
Newmar recommends sanitizing your water system under the following scenarios:
• Purchasing a new or used coach
• After your coach has been in storage for a lengthy amount of time
• If an unpleasant odor arises from your water
• At least once per year for proper maintenance
HOW TO SANITIZE THE SYSTEM
1. Drain the fresh water tank by turning the tank drain valve to the open position.
2. Drain the water heater (if equipped) by removing the drain plug.
WARNING
Do not attempt to drain the water heater when the water is hot or the system is pressurized, as scalding may
occur.
While the tank is draining, remove all of the water filters, including the refrigerator and drinking water filters (standard or
UV), if your coach is equipped, and install a bypass.
NOTICE
Not all filters have a 'bypass,' so it may be necessary to install the canister without the filter.
3. Remove the main (whole house) filter housing.
4. Remove the filter, and pour household bleach (1/4 cup per 15 gallons, as determined by your tank capacity)
into the filter housing. For example: 1.75 cups of bleach for coaches equipped with a 105 gallon fresh water tank or
1.25 cups of bleach for coaches equipped with a 75 gallon fresh water tank. This will approximately be a 50 ppm
(parts per million) bleach solution.
IMPORTANT
For any coaches not equipped with a whole house filter, skip these steps. Instead, use a funnel to pour bleach
into the hose prior to hooking the coach up to a potable water supply.
5. Reinstall the housing and the water heater drain plug after it has drained completely.
6. Hook up the water hose from the hose reel (if equipped), or hook up a drinking water-safe portable hose to a
potable water source.
7. Turn the valve to 'tank fill' or 'manual tank fill.'
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