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1. Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon of water and one-quarter cup of house-

hold bleach (ﬁ ve percent sodium hypochlorite solution). Pour one gallon of solution
into the tank for each 15 gallons of tank capacity. The tank capacity equals the capac-
ity of the fresh water tanks plus the water heater capacity.

NOTE:

One brand of household bleach is now six percent sodium hypochlorite

solution. When using bleach with six percent sodium hypochlorite prepare solution
as above and add to tank at a rate of one gallon for each 18 gallons of tank capacity.

2. Complete ﬁ lling the tank with fresh water. Turn on the pump and open each faucet

and drain until the air has been released from the pipes and entire system is ﬁ lled. Do
not forget the hot water taps.

3. Allow to stand for four hours.

4. COMPLETELY drain and thoroughly ﬂ ush with potable fresh water.

DRAINAGE SYSTEM OPERATION

(Self-Contained Models)

The key to the entire drainage system is the valve(s) located under the travel trailer on the
trafﬁ c side. This valve(s) has its own attached cap closure which should be kept in place
whenever your travel trailer is moving or not attached to a sewer drain or container. All
wastes are contained in your holding tank(s) on most units. (See Diagram 2)

The holding tank should not be allowed to drain directly into the sewer drain continu-
ously. Otherwise, only liquid waste may drain out, while solids collect and harden in
the bottom of the tank. The surging movement of normal travel usually prevents this if
the holding tank valve is kept closed and opened only for dumping and cleaning. The
slide valve has a fully-closed and locked position that should be used while traveling to
prevent accidental opening.

An adapter is used to connect the sewer hose to the drain opening. This hose may be
stored in the rear bumper on most models; other models have a separate compartment.

The holding tank should be emptied every two or three days when in use and cleaned
well before storage to avoid solidiﬁ cation of waste. Antifreeze should be added to the
tank if temperatures are expected to go below freezing (See WINTERIZING PROCE-
DURES).

The following is a helpful procedure for dumping: To completely evacuate the tank be
sure the unit is level. Drain the solid waste tank ﬁ rst and proceed with the liquid waste
tank(s). After draining, close the gates and partially reﬁ ll the solid waste holding tank
with water. Do this simply by going into the bathroom and depressing the toilet foot
pedal, allowing enough water to run into the tank to ﬁ ll it one-quarter to one-half full.
Then go back outside to reopen the gate. This not only ﬂ ushes the tank but cleans the
hose and the outlet nozzle, making them less objectionable to handle.

To locate the most convenient dumping station, consult your copy of Woodall’s Travel
Directory or a nearby recreational vehicle dealer or campground.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

If the toilet will not ﬂ ush:

1. Holding tank may be full and need dumping, or toilet needs mechanical servicing.

2. Drains may be clogged. Use a good plunger or remove and clean the drain trap.