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SERVICES

Water System Winterisation

Caravans may be in use all year round, but
when not in use, even for short periods, this
procedure should be followed. One night of
freezing temperatures is all that is required
for expensive permanent damage to water
system components.

a. The whole system must be drained.

b. Open kitchen taps. Lever taps should be

lifted in central position, leave taps open
permanently after system drain down.

c. Open bathroom and shower taps

(including shower on/off control rose) and
leave open permanently after system
drain down.

d. Shake the shower head to remove the

water held there and in the hose. At this
point is is recommended to remove the
shower head from the hose. Even the
smallest amount of frozen water can
result in the shower head cracking.

e. Remove cold water drain plug (if fitted),

normally located under the caravan near
to the water inlet socket.

If possible remove any remaining water
from system plumbing at water inlet
sockets and in between in-line pressure
switch plumbing.

g. Disconnect cartridge or in-line filters from

plumbing.

h. Submersible pumps should be shaken

out and stored in a dry place.

Drain the external shower bridge
connection (including models without
external shower) on the Ultraflow housing
by inserting the shower connection or
open the valve by means of a tool to
push on the black rubber pad of the
valve.

Cleaning the Water System and
Portable Water Tanks

The water systems, and in particular storage
tanks, in caravans are susceptible to
contamination by bacteria if care is not taken
with their use and cleaning. The symptoms
caused by bacterial contamination are not
purely limited to gastro-intestinal diseases,
but may also manifest themselves as ear,
nose, throat, eye or skin infections. It is
therefore important that you carry out the
following procedure prior to using the
caravan each time, even if you boil or filter all
water you use for drinking.

Water Containers

1. All water remaining in the container

should be disposed of so that the
container is empty.

2. The outside of the container should be

thoroughly cleansed and washed down to
remove any dirt, dust or other
contaminants. Water at a suitably hot
temperature containing an appropriate
detergent is recommended for this
purpose.

3. Water should be placed in the container,

swirled around, then emptied out.

4. The container should then be totally filled

with water containing an appropriate
disinfectant/sterilant solution and allowed
to stand for the recommended contact
time (e.g. Milton for 15 minutes).

5. The solution should be emptied from the

container.

6. The opening of the container should be

cleaned thoroughly with an appropriate
pre-prepared wipe impregnated with a
disinfectant/sterilant.

7. The container should be inverted whilst

stored overnight (if possible).

8. The container must be filled with mains

water only and mains water only should
be used for the above cleaning
procedure.

9. On no account should garden hoses be

used to fill water tanks.

Water Systems

1. Drain down the system. (Open all taps to