Black/Grey Water System And Tanks - Jayco JAY FEATHER Towables 2020 Owner's Manual

Section 8: Plumbing System
Maintenance
Refer the manufacturer's user guide or label instructions for detailed cleaning information.
The tub/shower walls are made of ABS plastic material. Use a mild detergent soap and warm
water to clean. Do not use gritty or abrasive particle soaps or scouring compound to clean
ABS plastic. Avoid using "Citrus" or biodegradable cleaners which contain "D-Limonene."
They will damage plastic materials. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement.

Black/Grey Water System and Tanks

Water from the sinks and shower flows into the gray water (or waste water) holding tank.
Water from the toilet will flow into the sewage (or black water) holding tank (see Black/Grey
Water Holding Tanks).
Drain Pipes with P-Trap (if so equipped)
The drain pipes may be equipped with a "P-trap" installed to help prevent odors from escap-
ing into the RV. During travel, water from the P-traps may spill and permit odors into the RV.
By adding water and using a RV approved deodorizing agent you will dissolve the contents
faster and will keep the drain lines and tanks clean and free flowing. These chemicals are
available at an RV supply store or your dealer.
Drain Pipes with Dry Sealing Valve (if so equipped)
Your RV may be equipped with a dry sealing valve that
prevents the escape of odors from your waste system and
eliminates the need for P-traps. Should the RV drain pip-
ing system become clogged and a mechanical cleanout
tool is used to open the drain pipe, it is important that the
dry valve be removed before passing the cleanout tool
through the piping. Passing a mechanical cleanout tool
through the waterless valve may cause damage to the in-
ternal seal that may potentially allow sewer gases to es-
cape into the RV interior. The waterless trap can be unscrewed from the water lines. A label
has been placed near the location of the waste valve that reads as follows:
USING MECHANICAL DRAIN CLEANING DEVICES
Sewer Hose Storage
Depending on your RV model, the sewer drain hose may be stored in an exterior compart-
ment marked "Sewer Hose" or it may be located in the hollow square tube bumper. The
bumper has removable plastic end caps, and the hose slides inside the hollow bumper.
Vents
Another important part of this system is the vent
pipes and vents that release air from the grey and
black water holding tanks. On most models the ex-
terior vent cap is attached to the roof and must be
kept clear of obstructions to perform as intended.
On some models, the vent pipe may be part of the
drainage system referred to as a "wet vent" (water
flows downward as air flows upward in the same pipe).
Some models are equipped with a side vent system. On these models this label will be next
to the termination valve.This label should not be removed from your recreation vehicle.
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REMOVE WATERLESS TRAP BEFORE