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Remove the cap and attach the adapter onto the valve housing. Turn the
adapter 10º to lock onto the pegs. Attach a flexible sewer hose to the
adapter and secure with a clamp. Place the other end into the approved
sewer system.
You may now open the 3 inch drain valve to drain the sewage tank first.
Open the valve on the gray water tank last to utilize water to wash and
rinse the hose and drain lines.
Most states and parks have strict laws and regulations to prohibit dumping
of wastes of any kind into anything other than proper disposal facilities or
sewer systems. Almost all privately owned parks have either a central
pump facility or offer a campsite hookup for sewage. You can find lists
of many dump facilities throughout the United States in
Woodall’s, Rand
McNally Camp Guide, Good Sam Camp Guide, KOA Kampgrounds
Camp Guide
, or various other publications. Some fuel stations also have
dump stations.
Maintenance for Holding Tanks
The following maintenance is recommended by our holding tank suppliers
to keep your tanks clean and keep the probes free of debris and build-
up.
Gray (Waste-Water) Tank.
Fill tank with 10-12 gallons of warm water. Add
a degreaser such as a citrus cleaner or Dawn dish soap. Leave solution
in tank while you are traveling. Rinse and drain tank.
Black (Sewer) Tank.
Fill tank with 10-12 gallons of water. Add one bottle
of drain cleaner, such as Drano or Liquid Plumber. Leave the solution in
tank while traveling. Rinse and drain tank.
Optional heated holding tanks are available on many models. Two
(2) methods used to distribute heat are: (1) Placing holes from tank
compartment into heat duct built into floor, allowing warm airflow
throughout tank area, (2) Heating pads attached to tank with adhesive,
operated with 12V power from battery and/or converter. Switch to turn on
pads is normally located in bathroom area.
Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle
Preparing your trailer for cold weather is very important for most states
and Canada. Failure to prepare your coach for cold weather will cause
the water systems to freeze resulting in breakage. Damages related to
freezing are not covered under the terms of your limited warranty.
Two methods of winterizing your coach after draining and flushing your
drainage system are listed on the next page.
