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Water Systems

SECTION SEVEN

DISINFECTING FRESH WATER

Disinfecting  the  water  system  with  chlorine  bleach
(superchlorination)  protects  the  drinking  water  from
bacterial  or  viral  contamination  that  may  come  from
any common water source .

When to Disinfect the Water System:

•

The motorhome is new .

•

The motorhome has been in storage .

•

Every three months during use .

To Disinfect the Water System:

Prepare a disinfecting solution using one of the
following methods:
• Combine one gallon of water and 1/4 cup of

household bleach . Use one gallon of solution for
every 15 gallons of tank capacity or multiply tank
capacity (in gallons) by 0 .13 . The result is the
amount (in ounces) of household bleach to add to
the fresh water tank .

These  methods  yield  a  50  PPM  (parts  per  million)
disinfecting solution in the water system that acts as
a  quick-kill  dosage  for  harmful  bacteria,  viruses  and
slime-forming  organisms .  Concentrations  higher  than
50 PPM may damage the water lines and/or tanks .
Once the solution is prepared, the next step is to drain
the water tank and water system of fresh water .
1 .  Locate  the  fresh  water  tank

drain . Open the valve and allow
the tank to drain then close the
valve . The water tank drain valve
is located generally in the water
service center .

2 . Place the water heater bypass

valves  to  the  Bypass  position
(See  Water  Heater  Section  4) .
This  ensures  the  disinfecting
solution does not enter the water
heater . Refer to the water heater
OEM manual for instructions on
flushing the water heater tank .

3 . Located the hot and cold low point

drains . These are generally located
in the water service center . Red is hot and blue is cold .
Remove both caps then open the kitchen faucet to
release any vacuum . Close the kitchen faucet and
replace caps when finished draining .

4 . Carefully pour the solution into the fresh water

tank using the gravity fill inlet . It will be necessary
to use a funnel .

5 . Turn on the water pump . Open each faucet in turn

until a distinct bleach odor is present . Do not forget
the hot water, tub and shower faucets .

6 . Allow the system to stand for four hours .
7 . Drain the system and flush with fresh water

repeatedly until no chlorine bleach smell or taste is
left in the water system .

WASTE WATER SYSTEMS

PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL

Dumping  raw  sewage  from  the  toilet  holding  tank,
except  at  authorized  dumping  stations,  is  universally
prohibited . Most National, State and private parks have
either a central dump facility or campsite hook-up for
sewage .  Many  modern  rest  areas  along  an  interstate
now have dump stations available .
Woodall’s  Campground  Directory,  Trailer  Life’s  RV
Campgrounds and Services Directory, Rand McNally’s
Campground  and  Trailer  Park  Guide,  Good  Sam
Park  Director  (Good  Sam  Club)  and  other  similar
publications  list  dumping  stations .  Some  major  oil
companies also offer dump facilities at select stations .

DO NOT PUT IN WASTE HOLDING TANKS

• Do not use strong or full strength detergents to

deodorize and disinfect . Only use odor controlling
chemicals specifically made for holding tanks .

• Do not use automotive antifreeze, ammonia,

alcohol or acetone in holding tanks . These products
will dissolve plastic .

• Do not use standard household tissue that remains

in one piece . Paper designed specifically for holding
tanks is available at most RV supply stores . Facial
tissue  is  thicker,  softer  and  stronger  than  rapidly
dissolving  tissue .  White  toilet  paper  dissolves
faster  than  colored .  To  test  how  well  the  tissue
dissolves, immerse one tissue square into a jar of
water .  Shake  the  jar  five  times  to  determine  how
the tissue disintegrates .

• Do not dispose of table scraps or cooking grease

into the tanks . They can clog pipes or damage
termination valve seals .

080427s

Fresh Water

Tank Drain

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