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12-Volt Demand Pump
When water is desired and you are not hooked up to city water, you need to turn on 12-
volt power to start demand pump. The switch is located on the monitor panel or a wall
near the pump. Energy for pump is supplied by auxiliary battery or converter. Pump will
self prime when started and provide water for travel trailer. The pump continues to run
until approximately forty pounds of pressure is achieved and automatically starts again
when pressure drops to twenty pounds. Some cycling in pump may occur, depending on
the volume of water being released. A check valve is built inside of the pump to prevent
water from flowing into supply tank.
NOTE:
The water pump switch should be in the off position when the camper is left
unattended for any amount of time. If something would happen to the water
system, this will ensure that water damage will be restricted to a small area.
Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System
Potable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent flow of fresh
water. Depending on use and the environment the system is subject to, sanitizing is
recommended prior to storing and before using the water system after a period of storage.
Systems with new components, or ones that have been subjected to contamination,
should also be disinfected as follows:
1. Use one of the following methods to determine the amount of common household
bleach to sanitize the tank.
•
Multiply “gallons of tank capacity” by 0.13; the result is the ounces of bleach
needed to sanitize the tank.
•
Multiply “Liters of tank capacity” by 1.0; the result os the milliliters of bleach
needed to sanitize the tank.
2. Mix the proper amount of bleach onto a container of water.
3. Using a funnel in the gravity fill opening, pour the solution (water/bleach) into the
tank and fill the tank with potable water.
4. Open
all
faucets (Hot and Cold) allowing the water to run until the distinct odor of
chlorine is detected.
5. The standard solution must have four (4) hours of contact time to disinfect com-
pletely. Doubling the solution concentration allows for contact time of one (1) hour.
6. When the contact time is completed, drain the tank. Refill with potable water and
purge the plumbing of all sanitizing solution.
NOTE: The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in conformance with the approved
procedures of RVIA ANSI A119.2 and the U.S. Public Health Service.
If there is a problem of excessive chlorine odor and taste after the sanitizing process,
follow the above procedures using a solution of baking soda (1/2 cup added to one gallon
of water per 15 gallons of tank capacity) or vinegar (one quart added to five gallons of
water per 15 gallons of tank capacity.
Faucets
Bathroom or kitchen faucets operate similar to those in your home. Open by turning
knobs. There may be air in the lines which needs to be bled out. Close faucets when
sufficient water is released.
