The Water System; Water Supply; The Submersible Pump; Routine Maintenance - Bailey Motorhomes Owner's Manual

3.1

THE WATER SYSTEM

3.1.1

Water Supply

All models are supplied with a 12 volt submersible pump, controlled by a pressure switch. The water
inlet is located in the off-side exterior wall, protected by a lift up lid.
3.1.2

The Submersible Pump

Operation
● Raise watermaster housing lid, (it
is advisable to liberally lubricate
inlet nipple 'O' rings with vegetable
oil or Vaseline, this reduces the
friction between 'O' rings and plastic
surface of the
assembly).
● Place pump into a full water
container ensuring the pump is fully
submerged. (This helps to release
any trapped air held within the pump
assembly).
● Plug the pump assembly into socket inserting plug shoulder into the hinged lid recess. Lever lid to
lock the plug assembly in place. (This ensures the plug assembly is secure avoiding system leakage
and air getting into the system).
▲ When refilling your water container always disconnect the plug from the housing and re-
submerge the pump in the container before you switch the pump on again.
● To remove the pump assembly, raise the lid to clear
the plug shoulder from the lid recess, hold the
pump at the plug whilst retracting it from the socket.
3.1.3

Routine Maintenance

● Ensure the hose adapter 'O' ring and the socket
in the housing are kept free from dirt.
● Liberally smear vegetable oil or Vaseline to inlet
nipple 'O' rings on socket for lubrication.
● Drain system thoroughly during the winter months, (see separate winterisation instructions).
● Service inlet socket annually, (use Whale's AK8834 service kit containing all serviceable parts).
● Change Aquasource Inline filter (on Pageant/Senator only) once per season positioned beneath
kitchen tap.
3.1.4

Cleaning Containers and the System

● Cleaning instructions for both water containers and the water system are detailed in general
maintenance section of the handbook.
pump plug
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