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EXTERIOR WASH STATION
The wash station is intended for uses such as washing up before entering the camper. A sprayer,
resembling a shower, serves as the outlet and is connected into the fresh water system.
1. Before using the sprayer make sure the fresh water system is turned on and working properly.
2. Attach the water hose and sprayer head to the Nautilus plumbing control panel.
3. Adjust water temperature and pressure by adjusting the hot and cold valves.
4. When finished washing, turn water off and drain excess water from the hose and sprayer head.
5. Disconnect the water hose and sprayer from the Nautilus plumbing control panel, stow and close
the compartment.
HOT WATER & MIXING VALVE
Hot water for the camper is supplied through the Alde
®
radiant heating system. It provides on demand
hot water as you need it. The equipped Alde
®
Flow system increases the amount of hot water available
for use. Refer to the Alde
®
Owner’s Manuals for specific operating instructions. The adjustable hot
water mixing valve mixes hot water exiting from the Alde
®
boiler with cold water. The factory sets the
hot water mixing valve at its coldest setting to avoid scalding accidents. When operating your hot water
system for the first time, adjust the mixing valve to your desired temperature. Instructions on how to
adjust the mixing valve are included in your Owner’s Packet.
WASTE WATER TANKS
The wastewater system has two tanks. The gray tank is for wastewater from the shower and sinks
and the black tank is for solid wastes from the toilet. Smells from the black tank system can be quite
unpleasant. Use of an RV holding tank deodorizer will reduce the smell and aid in breaking down solids
in the black tank.
Follow these steps before first use and each time the waste water tank is emptied and dumped:
1. Make sure the fresh water system is turned on, pressurized and bled.
2. Half press the toilet flush pedal or handle till there are about two quarts of water in the bowl.
3. Add an approved holding tank deodorizer according to package directions.
4. Flush toilet repeatedly until at least 2 gallons of water are in the black tank. This will keep solids
loose and promote better flow in the black tank.
5. Unpleasant odors from the gray tank can be controlled by adding ½ cup of baking soda or RV
holding tank deodorizer to the sink or shower drains and rinsing down with water.
The most common and unpleasant problem with the black tank is clogging. To minimize clogging:
• Cover the bottom of the tank with water immediately after dumping.
• Movement while driving will help liquefy solids. Adding water to the tank will also help.
• Use only RV grade single ply toilet tissue.
• Keep both knife valves closed and locked, and the drain cap tightly in place when using the
system on the road and anytime not connected to a dumping station.
• Use a special holding tank deodorant chemical approved for RV holding tank systems in the
black and gray water holding tanks. These chemicals aid the breakdown of waste and make the
system more pleasant to use.
