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After draining the system:
1.
Water heater power should be OFF (both switches: electric and LP gas). Water heater
bypass valves should be set to BYPASS.
2.
Put the vinegar solution into the fresh water tank. Pour the vinegar solution into the
gravity fill using a hose (or funnel).
Continue filling the fresh water tank with of clean (potable) water. Pour fresh water
3.
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 do not drain the water heater. Water heater bypass set
6.
to BYPASS (refer to Water Heater 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 (See Draining the Fresh Water System).
11. Remove full system canister, insert the filter, and reattach canister to the mount. Water
heater bypass valves set to NORMAL (refer to Water Heater Bypass section).
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
plumbing configurations between models.
NOTE: Appliances must be winterized. Refer to the manufacturer's
manual for possible additional information or contact Customer
Service for assistance.
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.
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