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Water Systems
SECTION SEVEN
9 . Install low point drain caps .
10 . Turn on compressed air . Open all the faucets,
including the inside and outside shower, one at
time .
11 . Flush the toilet until the water stops running .
12 . After all water has been purged from the faucets
etc, turn off compressed air and disconnect air
hose .
13 . Pour 1 pint FDA approved antifreeze into kitchen
and shower drain . Pour 2 pints into bath sink drain
with some of the antifreeze going into the grey tank
to protect the drain valve . While holding toilet flush
handle open, pour 3 1/2 pints into the toilet, letting
the antifreeze run into the black tank to protect the
valve . Pour 1 pint of antifreeze into the toilet after
the toilet bowl valve has been closed . Use a soft
cloth to wipe out sinks and showers after pouring
in antifreeze to protect surfaces from stains .
USING NONTOXIC ANTIFREEZE
Approximately five gallons of FDA approved RV
antifreeze is needed to fill water lines with antifreeze .
Do not add antifreeze to the fresh water tank .
1 . Empty and flush holding tanks .
2 . Drain the fresh water tank .
3 . Remove low point drain caps .
4 . Turn on the water pump and allow it to run for 30
seconds to one minute so that all water is cleared
out of the pump .
5 . When cool, remove the water heater drain plug
and open the pressure-temperature release valve .
After draining, close the pressure temperature
relief valve . Do not install drain plug .
6 . Place water heater bypass valves in the By-pass
position .
7 . Close all faucets, drain valves and low point drains .
8 . Place one end of the winterization hose into
antifreeze container .
9 . Turn on the water pump .
10 . Open each faucet, hot then cold, one at a time, until
a small amount of antifreeze is present then turn
off the faucet . Allow a small amount of antifreeze
to run into drains to protect P-traps and holding
tank termination valves .
11 . Turn the water pump off .
12 . Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks and shower to
protect surfaces from antifreeze stains .
13 . Close the winterization valve .
WARNING:
Turn off power to the water heater and allow it to
cool . Hot water can result in burn injuries .
Summary of Contents for Class A Gas 2020
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