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SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
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Remove the filter canister from the filter head.
Use the filter wrench supplied to loosen the
filter canister.
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Unscrew the canister from the filter head.
(There will be water inside the canister).
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Remove the large O-ring seal from the
canister. Check seal for damage, wipe clean,
and set aside. Discard the used filter cartridge.
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Wash the inside of the canister with dish soap
and warm water using a nonabrasive sponge
or cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
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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.
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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.
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Insert a new filter cartridge into the canister,
then hand tighten the canister securely onto
the filter head. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
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Turn the Fresh Water Valve to Normal
position. Next open a faucet inside the coach
or the exterior shower, then turn city water on
SLOWLY to allow the canister to fill with
water.
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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)
–For coaches with Full-Coach Water
Filtration System
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
1. Open a faucet to relieve any waterline
pressure.
WARNING
Chlorine is poisonous. Do not misuse.
Recap bottle and clean all utensils after
use.