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WATER SYSTEMS
Troubleshooting
Water system problems are generally caused
by improper winterizing, poor maintenance,
road vibration and campsite water pressure
variations. Check all plumbing connections for
leaks at least once a year. If the water pump runs
when a faucet is not open, check for a water
leak. Close drain valves. If the pump continues
to run, take the motorhome to an authorized
dealer for service.
Disinfecting Fresh Water
Disinfecting the water system with household
bleach protects against bacteriological or viral
contamination from common water sources.
When to disinfect the fresh water system:
If the motorhome is new.
If the motorhome has been in storage.
Every three months during use.
Disinfecting the water system with
household bleach protects against
bacteriological or viral contamination from
common water sources. Read the following
instructions completely before attempting to
disinfect the fresh water system.
INFORMATION:
Household bleach is 5.25% Sodium
Hypochlorite. Higher concentrations
increase PPM Ratio.
WASTE WATER SYSTEMS
Proper Waste Disposal
Dumping raw sewage from toilet holding
tanks, except at authorized dumping stations,
is universally prohibited. Most National, State
and private parks have either a central dump
facility or campsite hook-up for sewage. Many
modern rest areas along the interstate now have
dump stations available. Woodall’s Campground
Directory, Trailer Life’s RV Campgrounds
and Services Directory, Rand McNally’s
Campground and Trailer Park Guide, Good
Sam Park Director (Good Sam Club) and other
similar publications list dumping stations. Some
major oil companies offer dump facilities at
selected stations also.
What Not to Put in Waste Holding Tanks
DO NOT
use strong or full strength
detergents to deodorize and disinfect.
Use odor control chemicals made
especially for holding tanks.
Automotive antifreeze, ammonia,
alcohol or acetone in holding tanks will
dissolve plastic.
DO NOT
put large table scraps in the
tanks. They could be stuck in or damage
the valve seals.
Facial tissue is thicker, softer and
stronger than a rapidly dissolving tissue.
White toilet paper dissolves faster
than colored. To test tissue dissolving
ability, immerse one tissue square into
a jar of water. Shake the jar fi ve times
to determine if the tissue disintegrates
into pieces or remains in one piece.
DO
NOT
use any type of tissue that remains
in one piece. Paper designed specifi cally
for holding tanks is available at most RV
supply stores.
NOTE:
Never dispose of sanitary supplies or
other non-dissolving items into the
system. Facial tissue, wet strength tissue,
paper towels or an excessive amount of
toilet tissue can create clogging in the
holding tank system.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use any products that contain
petroleum distillate or ammonia in
place of RV odor controlling chemicals.
Petroleum distillate or ammonia will
damage the ABS plastic holding tanks
and seals.
Summary of Contents for CAYMAN 2007
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