SECTION 11 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
11-12
2. Check window operation.
3. Check cabinet and door hinges. Lubricate
with penetrating oil, if necessary.
4. Close all faucets and drain valves that are
open.
5. Add a few gallons of water to the fresh water
tank and turn on the water pump to check for
leaks, especially at fittings.
6. Open all faucets in turn to release trapped air
and check to be sure faucet washers have not
hardened during storage.
7. Sanitize the water system as outlined under
“Disinfecting the Fresh Water System” in
Section 7 - Plumbing
, then flush the
waterlines thoroughly with fresh water.
8. After flushing fresh waterlines, install a new
water filter cartridge on the galley sink water
filter and/or full-coach water filtration system
(if equipped). See appropriate filter
installation instructions in
Section 7 -
Plumbing.
NOTE: Always purge a new filter with clean
running water before using. See filter
manufacturer’s directions included with
the filter cartridge.
9. Check the toilet for proper operation.
10. Add water to the holding tank using the toilet
flush pedal (or the “Normal Flush” switch if
your motorhome is equipped with an electric
flush toilet) and galley sink faucet. Check to
be sure dump valves seal tightly.
11. Check around all appliances for obstructions
and ensure that all vent openings are clear.
12. Start refrigerator and check for proper
cooling.
13. Clean wall and counter surfaces.
14. Replace batteries, if necessary, and check out
electrical system to make sure all lights and
electrical components operate.
15. Check tires for proper cold inflation pressure.
See “Vehicle Certification Label” in
Section 1
- Introduction
16. After washing accumulated winter grime
from the vehicle, it is important to carefully
inspect the seams and sealants for separation
or cracks that may have appeared around the
window frames, vents, and any other joints.
See
Sealants – Inspection and General
Information
at the beginning of this section.
Re-sealing is quite simple and the material is
quickly and easily applied. Appropriate
compounds are available from your dealer.
See
Sealants – Recommended Application
page in the Supplement Manual provided in
your InfoCase.
Also inspect weather seals around doors, etc.,
and if necessary, have a dealer replace
immediately.
Ice Maker Start-Up
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Flush antifreeze from the waterlines (if
antifreeze fill winterization procedure was
performed).
•
Close all drain valves.
•
Turn Ice Maker Winterization Drain valve to
the CLOSED position.
•
Turn the water supply ON.
•
Ensure the ice bin is in place and the wire shut-
off arm is lowered to the ON position.
•
Allow the refrigerator to cool down to ice
making temperature. Remember, this can take
up to 24 hours.
NOTE: Discard the first two batches of ice
cubes. It will take approximately three
cycles for the Ice Maker to produce fully
formed, clean ice cubes.
Washer/Dryer (if equipped)
See “Winterizing Optional Appliances” in
Section 7 – Plumbing
for information on how to
remove from storage.
CHASSIS SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE
Consult the appropriate sections in the chassis
manual for specific information regarding
operating safety, service recommendations, and
maintenance schedules for the chassis section of
your vehicle.
