Chapter 4 - The Systems; Plumbing System; Fresh Water - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

PLUMBING SYSTEM

Fresh Water

Available in your Jayco folding camping trailer are
several types of fresh water tanks and filling methods
based on options purchased. Each type is explained
below along with its operation.
1. A five gallon portable water tank is located
inside the cabinet nearest the sink. A 3/8" non-
pressure hose is attached to the container.
2. A ten gallon (or larger) water tank may be permanently
installed in your camper. To fill the tank, open the lid as
shown. (Fig. 4-1) Insert or hold the water hose and fill to the
desired capacity. The tank has an overflow outlet, but care
must be taken to not overfill it.
CAUTION: Overfilling the tank can potentially pressurize it
and cause leakage.
3. Water may be received into the system through a direct
hookup, referred to as "city water connection," (Fig. 4-2) when attached to entry
supply and water hose.
4. Operation of hand pump:
Tank Water - place handle into vertical position, using short strokes. Allow 10-20
seconds to prime pump and fill the water lines before filling sink.
5. City Water - move handle down slowly to open "CW" valve. Hold in this position
for quick use. Press down completely to lock for continuous water flow.
WARNING: Handle should be in the TANK WATER position when
connecting City Water to avoid City Water spill.
Depress handle while traveling. Spout will swivel over 90° for your convenience. The
spout is NOT a handle.
6. On camping trailers with the deluxe plumbing package, or shower/toilet options,
there is an additional 12-volt DC demand pump to supply water needs. This device
requires 12-volt DC power from either a deep cycle battery, or a convertor when
120-volt AC power is available. A 12-volt DC switch is located on a cabinet near
the pump to turn the power on or off. When 12-volt DC power energizes the pump,
it will self-prime and fill water lines and components. When pressure achieves
approximately 40-45 pounds, the pump will shut off and restart when the pressure
drops to 21 pounds. Some cycling of the pump may occur, depending on the volume
of water used. A check valve is located inside the pump to prevent water from
flowing into the supply tank. It is suggested that you turn the 12-volt DC power off
at the switch when using direct water supply. There is no need to consume 12-volt
DC power when it is not required.
CHAPTER 4
THE SYSTEMS
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Fig. 4-1
Fig. 4-2