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SECTION 7
PLUMBING
7 PLUMBING
4. Open all faucets, hot and cold.
5. Turn on pump switch.
6. Close each faucet as it begins to deliver a
steady stream of water (close cold water first).
Leave hot water faucets on until they also
deliver a steady stream of water. This will
ensure that the water heater is filled with
water.
7. Check to be sure pump stops soon after all
faucets have been closed.
8. Pump is now ready for automatic operation.
Pump will start when a faucet is opened and
stop when the faucet is closed.
DISINFECTING FRESH WATER
SYSTEMS ON RV’S
(As approved by the U.S. Public
Health Service)
To assure complete disinfection of your fresh
water system, it is recommended that the
following procedure be followed on a new
system, one that has not been used for a period of
time, or one that may have become contaminated.
This procedure is also recommended before long
periods of storage such as over winter.
1. Prepare a chlorine solution using 1 gallon of
water and 1/4 cup of household bleach
(sodium hypochlorite solution). With tank
empty, pour chlorine solution into the tank.
Use 1 gallon solution for each 15 gallons of
tank capacity. This procedure will result in a
residual chlorine concentration of 50 ppm in
the water system. If a 100 ppm concentration
is required as discussed in item 3, use 1/2 cup
of household bleach with 1 gallon of water to
prepare the chlorine solution. One gallon of
the solution should be used for each 15 gallons
of tank capacity.
2. Complete filling of tank with fresh water.
Open each faucet and run the water until a
distinct odor of chlorine can be detected in the
water discharged. Do not forget the hot water
taps.
3. Allow the system to stand at least 4 hours
when disinfecting with 50 ppm residual
chlorine. If a shorter time period is desired,
then a 100 ppm chlorine concentration should
be permitted to stand in the system for at least
1 hour.
4. Drain and flush with fresh water.
SHOWER HOSE VACUUM
BREAKER
After using the shower, you may notice water
dripping from the shower faucet assembly. The
dripping results when vacuum in the shower hose
(after closing the shower faucet) slowly releases
and allows water remaining in the hose to drain
down. This is a normal function of the shower
valve assembly and is not a leak or defect.
The International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials Standard TSC 21-85
(PAR. 4.3) states:
“Shower heads which incorporate shutoff
valves, shall have a minimum “drip rate” of one
(1) quart in thirty (30) minutes.”
EXTERIOR SHOWER/WASH
STATION
- Optional
The exterior wash station feature allows you
to do things such as rinse off sand or salt after a
swim, rinse off muddy boots, or bathe your pet
outside the coach. A water pump switch is
located near the shower faucet for your
convenience.
WARNING
Chlorine is poisonous - recap bottle and
clean utensils after use.
CAUTION
If items are placed into the shower tub
before shower valve vacuum release is
complete, they may become wet.