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SECTION 7 -
PLUMBING
FULL-COACH WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM
–If Equipped
The full-coach water filtration system is
connected to the cold water lines throughout the
motorhome. It uses a flow-through filter that
removes chlorine, cloudiness, and sediments,
resulting in clear, odorless and taste-free clean
water for drinking, cooking, and personal care.
Replacing the Full-Coach Water
Filtration Cartridge
Replace the filter cartridge after 1,000 gallons
of usage or sooner if water flow from faucets is
noticeably reduced.
•
Turn off the water supply and relieve water
line pressure by opening a faucet.
•
Remove the filter canister from the filter head.
Use the filter wrench supplied to loosen the
filter canister.
•
Unscrew the canister from the filter head.
(There will be water inside the canister).
•
Remove the large O-ring seal from the
canister. Check seal for damage, wipe clean,
and set aside. Discard the used filter cartridge.
•
Wash the inside of the canister with dish soap
and warm water using a nonabrasive sponge
or cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
•
Fill canister about 1/3 with clean water and
add a couple of tablespoons of household
bleach, then scrub with a sponge or brush to
disinfect. Rinse thoroughly.
•
Lubricate the O-ring with clean silicone
grease to ensure a proper watertight seal, then
place back into the groove at the bottom of the
canister threads.
NOTE: The O-ring should be replaced every
third cartridge change to ensure proper
sealing. See your dealer for replacement
cartridges and O-rings.
•
Insert a new filter cartridge into the canister,
then hand tighten the canister securely onto
the filter head. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
•
Turn the Fresh Water Valve to Normal
position. Next open a faucet inside the
motorhome or the exterior shower, then turn
city water on SLOWLY to allow the canister
to fill with water.
•
Thoroughly flush the filtration system by
running the water for twenty (20) minutes.
•
Check for leaks.
See “Winterizing Procedure” in this section to
prepare the water filtration system for freezing
conditions.
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
Full-Coach Water Filter System
(Located in water service center)
-Typical View
