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GREY WATER TANK
Open your grey tank drain valve and drain into an appropriate receptacle. Dispose of grey water responsibly at a dump station or
drain point. Always check the rules for the state and campground that you are visiting to see what limitations may apply. Do not
dump illegally. We recommend flushing your grey tank after dumping to help remove any unwanted build up.
For best maintenance of your grey water tank do not allow dirt, debris, hair or other solid material to drain into the grey tank.
You may want to dump your gray tank after your black tank and use the grey water to help wash residue from the black tank sewer
hose. See below section for winterizing your grey and black water tanks.
TO CLEAN YOUR GREY WATER TANK:
1.
Fill your grey tank at least half way full with clean water. Add an RV grey water tank cleaning solution/ tablet and follow the
instructions for that product or use dish soap or laundry detergent 1/2– 1 cup.
2. Do NOT use bleach as it will corrode your tank, seals and gaskets. Any damage caused by using bleach is not covered under
warranty.
3. Take your OP15 for a spin to allow the grey water to slosh around and clean the inside of your tank and the tank sensors fully.
4. You can then drain the grey water tank as above and we suggest rinsing it using a wand-style rinser afterwards.
5. Following cleaning, use an RV grey water tank treatment to help dissolve grease and soap build up and prevent odors. We
suggest using a natural, biodegradable enzyme based product that is formaldehyde-free such as Energen Grey Water Tank
Treatment.
BLACK WATER TANK
We recommend emptying your black tank when it is at least 1/2 to 3/4 full and after every camping trip. Emptying your tank sooner may result in solid
waste being left behind in your tank; a fuller tank allows more opportunity for breakdown of solid waste. If you are on-site camping and connecting to a
campground sewer we recommend keeping the tanks drain valve closed until you need to drain to assisting in purging the tank of solid waste. Follow
the OPUS tips for best results when using your OP15 toilet.
Please use caution when emptying to avoid contact with waste which can carry harmful bacteria. The black tank must ONLY be disposed of in desig-
nated dump stations. Do NOT dump illegally and follow all state and campground guidelines for safe and clean dumping. Use the black tank drain hose
stowed at the rear of the trailer in the holding tube to drain your black tank.
1.
Remove the black tank hose from the storage tube by twisting the cap off
2.
Connect the drain hose to the drain valve by twisting on to receiver hooks
3.
Ensure the other end of the drain hose is directed into the appropriate dump point.
4.
To empty, pull the valve to open.
5.
Leave the valve open until you can no longer hear liquid waste draining then close the valve completely. Close the valve at this point
WARNING: Do NOT leave waste in your tank during storage. Always remember to close the drain valve after draining the black tank and before remov-
ing the drain hose.
TO CLEAN YOUR BLACK WATER TANK:
1.
Drain and dump any waste by following the steps above
2.
Take measures to remove any build up from the tank walls. We recommend wand-style rinsers such as the Camco Swivel Stik that can be used
with the toilet drain open to access the black tank.
3.
Use a treatment product to clean your black tank. We recommend using a biodegradable, eco-friendly product that is enzyme-based. Please take
care to ensure your treatment is formaldehyde-free—many dumping regulations now require this as standard. Follow the instructions on your
chosen cleaning treatment to ensure the appropriate dilution as required. If you need to add water for your chosen product, you can do this by
filling and flushing the toilet bowl several times.
4.
If your sensors are not reading accurately and flushing the tank does not resolve the problem, tank sensor cleaning products are available to help
remove buildup.
5.
Your drain hose should also be regularly cleaned and sanitized.
TRAILER MAINTENANCE cont.
TRAILER MAINTENANCE cont.
