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Prepare a chlorine solution using 1/4 cup of bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite
solution) to one gallon of water.
Prepare one gallon of this solution for
each 15 gallon capacity of the tank.
As designed and constructed, this
method will sanitize the plumbing system.
For Direct Fill – City Water or Storage Tank:
1. Close all the drains: tanks, lo-point drains, and have by-pass closed
to water heater.
2. With the coach completely drained, open V1 and insert siphon hose
into container with sanitation solution. Be sure V2 is also open and
V3 is closed. Start the pump to draw liquid into the system until liquid
comes through the faucets. Close faucets and pump will shut off.
Lines are now full.
3. Should you desire to sanitize the tank, open V3, valve with red
handle to “in line” position allowing liquid mixture in tank.
4. Now close V1 and V2. With V3 open, add additional water to tank
through the city water fill. Open faucets for free flow of water through
system.
5. Allow this water solution to stand in the system for three hours.
6. Drain solution and flush with fresh water.
7. To remove any excess chlorine taste or odor, prepare a solution of
one quart vinegar to five gallons of water and allow this solution to
agitate in the tank for several days by vehicle motion.
8. Drain the tank again and flush with fresh water.
9. Your demand water system is now ready for use.
10. Be sure to TURN OFF the pump when traveling or when the
recreational vehicle is not in use.
Your water system is now ready to be used.
Drainage – Fresh Water
All permanent fresh water tanks can be drained. Three types of drains
could be used, (1) a push/pull (shown), (2) a turn valve with open/close
position, and (3) a cap attached to a plastic fitting below the trailer. An
open end wrench, one inch nut size, is required to loosen the cap.
To drain the supply lines and the entire system, you need to follow the
steps listed below. Locate the valves. These valves will be at the “lowest”
point of the water lines, wherever the water lines protrude through the
bottom board.
