SECTION 10
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
10-10
WINTERIZING PROCEDURE
1. Clean and dump holding tanks by following
steps:
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Add water to the sewage holding tank by
holding the toilet flush lever open with
the water pump running. Add water to
the waste water holding tanks by opening
the kitchen, shower and lavatory faucets.
Tanks should be about 1/4 to 1/3 full to
rinse properly. Driving to a disposal site
will normally loosen and rinse any waste
material from the sides of the tank.
•
Completely drain the sewage and waste
water holding tanks at an approved waste
disposal site. Drain the sewage tank first
so the following waste water can rinse
any waste solids from the dump outlet
and sewer hose.
•
Close dump valves and refit the dust cap
onto the drain outlet.
2. Level the motor home and drain the entire
plumbing system as described in the follow-
ing steps.
3. Then turn on Wash Station Shower Head and
lay shower head on ground to drain any
water left in shower line. Also place the tip
of your finger into the city water inlet and
gently press the backflow valve “button” in
the center of the inlet to drain any water left
in the stub line.
4. Remove and discard the water filter cartridge
•
Raise the valve handle on the filter base.
•
Twist the filter cartridge counterclock-
wise about 90° and pull it down and out
of the filter base.
WATER SYSTEM DRAIN VALVE LOCATIONS
SYSTEM
DRAIN VALVE LOCATIONS
Water Lines:
One (1) valve in the pump compartment on the passenger side
of the coach, behind the main entrance door.
Open exterior shower faucet and lay shower head on ground.
Also, to drain any water left in the city water line, place the
tip of your finger inside the city water connection and gently
press the backflow valve (small “button” in center of connec-
tor).
Water Tank:
One (1) valve near the water tank in the pump compartment
on the passenger side of the coach.
Water Heater:
Drain plug on outside of coach, behind service door. Use
socket to remove drain plug.
Water Heater By-Pass Valve:
By-pass valve is located in the pump compartment on the
passenger side of the coach.
Winterization (Antifreeze) Valve:
Valve with clear vinyl siphon tube is located in the pump
compartment on the passenger side of the coach.
