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Drain the system again, but do not drain the water heater. Water heater bypass set to
6.
BYPASS. Do not remove water heater drain plug.
7.
Close low point drains and fresh water tank drain.
Refill the fresh water tank with clean potable water. Pour water in the gravity fill using
8.
a hose or a funnel.
9.
Open faucets and check that the chlorine taste is gone.
10. Drain the system one more time.
11. Remove full system canister, insert the filter, and reattach canister to the mount. Water
heater bypass valves set to NORMAL.
12. Refill the fresh water system with clean water. When the water heater is full of water,
turn the water heater power ON.
13. To verify water heater is full of water, turn on hot water faucets, turn pump ON. When
you get a steady stream of water through the hot water faucets, it should be full. Turn
off the pump and faucets.
Winterizing the Plumbing System
Preparing your recreation vehicle 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 RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when it
will be exposed to temperatures that will fall at or below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to freezing
are not covered by warranty.
™ NOTE: The winterization process may vary slightly due to different plumb-
ing configurations between models.
Appliances must be winterized. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for possible
additional information or contact Customer Service for assistance.
™ 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! The water
heater MUST BE BYPASSED DURING THE WINTERIZATION PRO-
CESS when introducing RV antifreeze into the plumbing system. Antifreeze
should be kept out of the water heater.
If you chose to perform the winterization process yourself, read and understand the follow-
ing information before starting. Contact customer service or your dealer for questions about
this process. It may be easier to winterize the RV with another person to assist you.
™ NOTE: The preferred method to winterize your recreation vehicle is by us-
ing RV antifreeze in the plumbing system.
Winterizing with Antifreeze Method
Requires non-toxic RV antifreeze in the water lines and does not require any special tools.
Use ONLY RV ANTIFREEZE in your fresh water system for freeze protection. No other
product or commodity should be used.
Automotive antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and windshield washer antifreeze
(methanol) are poisonous. Never use these products in your fresh water sys-
tem. These products are harmful and may be fatal if swallowed.
™ NOTE: Antifreeze should never enter the water heater, RV water filter, re-
frigerator, refrigerator water filter, or fresh water tank.
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