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FAUCETS
The bathroom, kitchen and outside shower faucets operate much the
same way as the faucets in your home.
There may be air in the water plumbing lines which needs to be bled
out before a steady stream of water comes from the faucet.
BATHROOM TUB / SHOWER
(See page 78)
Keep the holding tank capacities in mind when using the fresh water
system. The used water will drain into the grey water holding tank.
•
Be sure the water heater is ON and had sufficient time to heat
the water.
•
If dry camping, be sure your 12-volt water pump is ON.
Unlike your home, the RV does not contain a water pressure balance
valve. If someone is using the shower, it is recommended that the
fresh water system NOT BE USED until they are finished.
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PLUMBING SYSTEM
The shower faucet may include a vacuum breaker (backflow
preventer) for the shower. There are two purposes for this breaker:
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To prevent siphoning water back through the hose.
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To prevent water from being retained in the hose.
The shower head DOES NOT have a complete shut-off valve (the
complete shut-off is at the hot/cold control(s)). The shower head may
drip slightly in the OFF position; this is normal and does not indicate a
leak or defect.
OUTSIDE SHOWER (IF EQUIPPED)
A handheld shower assembly with both hot and cold water may be
included for use outside of your RV. It may be located in a separate
outside shower compartment or at the utility center (if equipped).
1.
Be sure the water heater
is ON and had sufficient
time to heat the water.
2.
If dry camping, be sure
the 12-volt water pump
is ON.
3.
Open the cover on the
outside shower or utility
center.
4.
Remove the handheld
shower from its holder.
5.
Turn ON the hot and cold
faucet knobs, and adjust the water temperature as desired.
6.
To activate the handheld shower turn ON the sprayer head
attachment (some models).
To turn off the water, always close the hot/cold control (faucet) knobs.
The lever on the shower head will not completely stop the flow of
water (this is intentional to allow for draining).
After the water has been allowed to drain from the shower head,
return it to the outside shower storage. Any remaining water in the
shower hose will drip or run out; this is not a leak but performs as
intended. If you are dry camping, turn the water pump OFF.
Turning off the water with the shower head lever can also create a
condition where the hot and cold water will mix through the outside
shower faucet, thereby reducing the temperature of the hot water and
give the appearance that the hot water heater is not working properly.
The shower head may be removed from the hose so that it will drain
faster. If you remove the shower head, be sure to reassemble it prior
to storage.
When putting the shower assembly back into the storage
compartment, make sure the hose is not pinched or the shower head
is positioned in a way it can be damaged.
Some utility centers use a quick connect hose for outdoor shower
operation. For more information see "UTILITY CENTERS" on page
66.
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