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Faucets
The basic operation of a faucet is the same as in your home. Open
the knobs or raise the single lever. Close faucets when sufficient water
volume is achieved. It is normal to experience occasional air pockets in
the system.
Bath and Shower
Your bathtub and shower are built with ABS material, similar to those in
your home. Shower doors are provided with the coach and must be used
to prevent water from spilling onto the floor, possibly causing damage.
The shower head used in the bathroom has a non-positive shutoff valve
and will drip slightly in shut-off position. A vacuum breaker is also built into
the faucet to permit water in hose to drain out as a code requirement.
Before beginning your shower be sure the water heater is lit. Adjust the
faucet for temperature before entering the tub or shower. When shower is
completed be sure to turn water off at the faucet.
Used water will drain through the plumbing pipes into the gray water
holding tank. Remember capacities of your water heater and gray water
holding tank. Long showers in a recreational vehicle are NOT suggested
due to the amount of water that is available. To conserve water, wet down,
and turn water off while you soap up, then rinse.
Outside Shower
A convenient faucet assembly with hot and cold water is available for
exterior use washing or rinsing on the outside of camper, such as washing
hands and utensils.
To operate the outside shower:
1. Attach quick connect coil hose with sprayer handle.
2. Open the faucet valves and adjust to the desired temperature.
The coil hose should be removed to drain the hose faster.
Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System
For your safety, you should sanitize your potable water system when your
recreational vehicle is new or when it has been sitting unused for a period
of time and it may have become contaminated.
