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System Heat Operation (Optional)

1. Systems heat switch is turned

to apply power to the snap

disc thermostat.

2. When the bay

temperature reaches 40º

F (+/-6º F) the snap disc

thermostat closes. The

bay heater and systems

heat Active light turns

on. The heater continues

to operate until bay temperature

reaches 55º F (=/-6º F). The bay heater

and Active indicator light will turn

OFF

NOTE:
The bay heater consumes about 20
Amps when operating. House battery
power can be quickly consumed. It is
recommended to hook shore power when
using Systems Heat.

Cold Weather Storage

If the motorhome is stored where freezing

temperatures may occur, drain the domestic fresh

water loop. Begin draining the fresh water tank

by opening the low point drain for the fresh tank

and allowing the water to drain.

NOTE:
Icemakers, water filters, water purifiers
and water heaters all use domestic water
and should be drained and stored in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendation for winterization.

WInterIzatIon

Water, plumbing and sewer systems require

winterization when the motorhome is placed

in storage. The recommended method of

winterizing the motorhome is using air pressure
to remove liquids that may freeze and cause

damage to the various systems and appliances.

The lines can then be left empty or filled with an

FDA approved RV antifreeze. When plumbing

lines are drained, antifreeze is not necessary,
and the decision to use antifreeze is left to the

motorhome operator.

NOTE:
ONLY FDA approved RV antifreeze
should be used to winterize the water
systems in the motorhome.

Using Air Pressure

Access to an air compressor, and an adapter

to connect the air line regulator to the water

system, is necessary. Air adapters used for

winterizing are available at RV supply locations.

Air pressure should not exceed 40 PSI. Higher
pressure can damage the water lines.

WARNING:
It is recommended that a qualified
RV service technician familiar with
motorhomes, such as an authorized
dealer, perform the winterization
procedure.

NOTE:
Freeze damage is not covered under
warranty.

1. Empty and flush the holding tanks.

2. Disconnect the water line connections

on either side of the water filter bowl

head. Connect the bypass hose to

the water lines. Unscrew filter bowl,

remove old cartridge and empty any

remaining water in the bowl.

DO NOT

screw filter bowl back onto filter head

(see “Water Filter”).

3. Drain the fresh water tank by opening

the fresh water tank drain valve and
the fresh water tank low point drain

valve. Both are located in a curbside

compartment.

4. Open hot and cold low point drain

valves, fresh water tank line drain valve

and winterization valve. All are located

in the water service center.

CAUTION:
Some appliances, such as the washer/
dryer and ice maker, require special
winterizing instructions not covered in
this section (due to the wide variety of
manufacturers and models). Refer to
the specific appliance OEM manual for
instructions and recommendations.

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Fresh Water System Drains