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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES

–ALLEGRO BUS®

Chapter 11

PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURES

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Water Filter

This unit is equipped with a water filter (Figure 11-9) which must be removed before
disinfecting the freshwater system. First remove the water filter and then install the cover back
on the housing. The water filter is located in the sanitation compartment on the outside of the
motor home. The filter will remove chlorine, dirt, and other matter.

The filter will also eliminate most phenol (or similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling,
taste-free water for drinking and cooking. The filter is not guaranteed to remove the tastes and
odors of iron and sulfur. To remove these impurities, one would need to chlorinate the water.
Replacement filters are available that will filter iron and sulfur. Ask your dealer or RV supply

center about purchasing an iron and sulfur filter, if such is desired.

If you are traveling in an area where the water has a high iron and sulfur content, then add one
tablespoon of chlorine bleach to every 10 gallons of water in your tank–this will precipitate the
iron or sulfur so that the filter can remove those impurities. If you are at a site where the unit is connected to a city
water supply, you will not be able to chlorinate the system because the water flows straight to your faucets and not
through the freshwater tank. Filters should be changed every 6-12 months depending on the quality and quantity of
water that is used in your motor home.

Freshwater Lines

Vibration and flexing encountered when the motor home is traveling can cause pipes and fittings to become
loose. Check all of the plumbing connections for leaks at least on an annual basis. If the water pump runs
when all faucets are turned “off,” check for a possible leak. Be sure that the drain valves are closed.

Connections at the kitchen and bathroom faucets normally seal by hand-tightening them and then making an
additional half-turn with a wrench. If a fitting leak persists, disconnect it completely and visually inspect it for
mineral deposits or foreign material stuck on the sealing surfaces. Clean the surfaces thoroughly and reinstall
the fitting. Take the motor home to an authorized Tiffin Motorhomes service center for additional repairs if
the water system continues to leak. Follow the winterizing instructions given in Chapter 14 to reduce risk of
leaks caused by cracks from freezing pipes. Left unchecked, freezing damage can be extensive and expensive.

Wastewater Systems

General Information

The waste drainage system was designed to provide adequate and safe storage and/or disposal of waste
materials. All of the materials used in the fabrication of this system are tested by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory. The drainage system uses plastic piping and fittings connected to the sinks, toilet, and
holding tanks. This plumbing permits the drainage of these fixtures to an outside termination.

Figure 11-9.
Water Filter