After Draining The System; Winterizing The Plumbing System; Water Heater - Jayco 2016 White Hawk Owner's Manual

SECTION 7 – PLUMBING SYSTEM

After draining the system:

1. Water heater power should be OFF. (both switches: electric and LP gas) Water heater
bypass valves (if applicable): A&B should be closed, valve C open.
2. Put the vinegar solution into the fresh water tank. Pour the vinegar solution into the
gravity fill using a hose (or funnel).
3. Continue filling the fresh water tank with of clean (potable) water. Pour fresh water
into the gravity fill inlet using a hose (or funnel).
4. Run water through all faucets (hot and cold, including outside shower) until chlorine
smell is gone. Turn the pump ON to send water through the lines.
5. Close all faucets including outside shower. Turn pump OFF.
Drain the system again, but don't drain the water heater. Water heater bypass valves
6.
(if so equipped): leave valves A&B closed and valve C open. Do not remove water
heater drain plug.
7. Close low point drains and fresh water tank drain.
8. Refill the fresh water tank with clean potable water. Use the gravity fill, (refer to Step
3 for specific instructions).
9. Open faucets and check that the chlorine taste is gone.
10. Drain the system one more time (See Draining the Fresh Water System)
11. Remove full system canister, insert the filter, and reattach canister to the mount. For
water heater bypass valves (if so equipped): Open valves A&B, close valve C.
12. Refill the fresh water system with clean water. When the water heater is full of water,
turn the water heater power ON.
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INTERIZING HE
Automotive antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and windshield washer antifreeze (methanol)
are poisonous. Never use these products in your fresh water system. These products
are harmful and may be fatal if swallowed
Preparing your RV for colder weather or storage is very important for most states and
Canada. Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines and the water heater to
freeze.
The preferred method to winterize your recreation vehicle is by using RV antifreeze in the
plumbing system. Use ONLY RV ANTIFREEZE in your fresh water system for freeze
protection. No other product or commodity should be used.
The RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when it will be exposed
to temperatures at or below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to freezing are not covered under the
terms of the Towable Limited Warranty.
NOTE: The water heater must be drained to prevent damage from freezing. Do
not drain the water heater while it is hot or under pressure! It is recommended the
water heater be drained and bypassed during the winterization process especially if
introducing RV antifreeze into the plumbing system. Antifreeze should be kept out of
the water heater.
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LUMBING YSTEM
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