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SECTION 8

PLUMBING SYSTEM

2. If dry camping, be sure the 12-volt water

pump is ON.

3. Remove the hand held

showerhead and hose
from its holder and
turn ON the sprayer
head valve.

4. Open the faucet knobs

and adjust them to the
desired temperature.

To cease operation, close
the faucet knobs and the
showerhead valve. After
the water has been
allowed to drain from the
showerhead, replace it in the outside shower
compartment. Any remaining water in the
shower hose will drip or run out of the vacuum
breaker; this is not a leak but performs as
intended. Water will drain out along outer
edge of the ABS plastic box.

The showerhead can be removed to drain the
hose faster. If you choose to remove the
showerhead to drain the hose, reassemble it
for storage. Coil the hose and arrange it with
the showerhead inside the faucet assembly.
Make sure that the hose is not being pinched
and the showerhead is not being damaged
when the door is closed. For sanitary reasons,
keep the exterior shower compartment door
closed when not in use.

AUCETS

The faucets operate much the same way as
the faucets in your home. Make sure there is
sufficient water available and, if dry camping,
the 12-volt water pump is turned ON before
operating. To open the faucets, turn the hot
and cold knobs ON and adjust the
temperature to your comfort level. Close the

faucets when a sufficient amount of water is
released.

The tub/shower faucet requires a vacuum
breaker when the shower hose and head are
used. There are two purposes for this
breaker:

□

To prevent siphoning water through the

hose from another fixture.

□

To prevent water from being contained in

the hose.

The showerhead DOES NOT have a
complete shut-off valve (the complete shut-off
is at the faucet). The showerhead may drip
slightly in the OFF position after use; this is
normal and does not indicate a leak or defect.
There may be air in the plumbing lines that
will need to be bled out before a steady
stream of water comes from the faucet.

ATHROOM

HOWER

Your bathing facilities in the RV function
similar to those in your home. Keep the water
heater and holding tank capacities in mind
when using the fresh water system. Long
showers are not suggested due to the limited
amount of water available. The used water
will drain through the plumbing pipes into the
grey water holding tank.

1. Be sure the water heater is ON and had

sufficient time to heat the water.

2. If dry camping, be sure your 12-volt water

pump is ON.

3. Adjust the hot and cold faucets to the

desired temperature before bathing.

4. To conserve water while showering, wet

down and turn the water OFF while you
use soap, then rinse.

When you are finished, shut the water
faucets OFF.

Unlike your home, the RV does not contain a
water pressure balance valve. If someone is
using the shower, it is recommended that the
fresh water system NOT BE USED until he or
she is finished.

Fig. 8.5 Outside
Shower

Water temperatures over 125°F (49°C)
can cause severe burns instantly or death
from scalds; therefore, be careful when
using hot water. Always test the water
temperature before showering or washing.