7-5
SECTION 7 -
PLUMBING
ICE MAKER WATER FILTER
–If Equipped
If the refrigerator in your coach is equipped
with an ice maker, an ice maker filter is provided,
which removes chlorine and odors for clean,
taste-free ice cubes.
Replacing the Ice Maker Filter
Cartridge
The filter cartridge must be replaced at least
every 12 months.
•
Place a container beneath the filter to catch
any water remaining in the waterlines during
filter removal.
•
Twist the filter cartridge counter-clockwise
(to the left) about one-quarter turn, then pull it
down and out of the filter socket. (A spring-
loaded valve inside the filter socket will block
water from flowing out of the socket when the
filter cartridge is removed).
•
Insert a new filter cartridge up into the filter
socket as far as possible and twist it clockwise
(to the right) one-quarter turn until it stops.
•
Discard the first two batches of ice cubes to
avoid consuming carbon dust or particles that
may have been present in the new filter
cartridge.
•
See “Winterization Procedure” at the end of
this section for further information.
NOTE: When removing the coach from storage,
always disinfect and flush the water
system thoroughly before installing a
new filter.
DISINFECTING YOUR FRESH
WATER SYSTEM
(As required by NFPA
®
1192 Standard on
Recreational Vehicles)
To ensure complete disinfection of the potable
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 could have become
contaminated.
This procedure is also recommended before
long periods of storage, such as over winter.
Disinfecting with Gravity Fill
-If Equipped
1. Prepare a chlorine solution using 1 gallon of
water and 1/4 cup of household chlorine
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 desired, use
1/2 cup of household bleach with 1 gallon of
water to prepare the chlorine solution. One
gallon of this solution should be used for each
15 gallons of tank capacity.
2. Complete filling of tank with fresh water.
3. Open each faucet in the coach and run the
water until a distinct odor of chlorine can be
detected in the water discharged. Do not
forget the hot water faucets.
Ice Maker Filter Assembly
(Located below galley sink)
-Typical Installation
WARNING
Chlorine is poisonous. Do not misuse.
Recap bottle and clean all utensils after
use.
