Water Pump; Secondary Water Pump Switch; Winterizing The Water Pump; Drainage And Sewer - Gulf Stream Travel Trailer Owner's Manual

1. Prepare a chlorine solution using 1 gallon of water and ¼ cup of household bleach (sodium hypochlorite solution).
With tank empty, pour chlorine solution into the tank. use 1 gallon solution for each 15 gallons of tank capacity. This
procedure will result in a residual chlorine concentration of 50 PPM in the water system. If a 100 PPM concentration is
required as discussed in item 3, use ½ cup of household bleach with 1 gallon of water to prepare the chlorine solution.
One gallon of the solution should be used for each 15 gallons of tank capacity.
2. Complete filling of tank with potable water. Open each faucet and run the water until a distinct odor of chlorine can
be detected in the water discharged. Do not forget the hot water taps.
3. Allow the system to stand for at least 4 hours when disinfecting with 50 PPM residual chlorine. If a shorted time
period is desired, then a 100 PPM chlorine concentration should be permitted to stand in the system for at least 1
hours.
4. Drain and flush with potable water.

WATER PUMP

The RV water pump is a 12-volt DC appliance that
is activated by a switch in the kitchen area or on the
monitor panel. The switch may be left ON while camping.
This is called a demand system. (FIG. 14)
Turn the faucet on when you want water. The pump will run only as long as needed. If the pump fails when the
switch is ON, check the fuse located in the converter. If the pump continues to operate whether the faucet is open or
closed, check the water tank to see if it is empty and check to see if there is a leak in the system.
DO NOT RUN THE WATER PUMP WITHOUT WATER IN THE SYSTEM. ALWAYS KEEP THE PUMP SWITCH
OFF WHEN THE SYSTEM IS EMPTY OR WHEN CONNECTED TO CITY WATER. RUNNING THE PUMP DRY CAN
DAMAGE IT AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
SECONDARY WATER PUMP SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
Some vehicle models have a second water pump switch located in the bathroom near the lav sink. This switch will
turn on the water pump whether the main water pump switch is on or off.

WINTERIZING THE WATER PUMP

With the water drained from the potable water tank, disconnect the water pump outlet hose and then turn the pump
on to allow the remaining water to be pumped out (less than one cup).
If you desire, you can blow out the water lines with compressed air by opening al valves and placing the air nozzle
into the system where the outlet hose has disconnected. Replace pump hose.

DRAINAGE AND SEWER

Your RV has a Drainage/Sewer system that operates much the same way as the one in your home. How extensive
the system depends on your unit model and the options you obtained. It includes a drain line from the kitchen sink and
shower to a GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK (may vary). There is also a marine toilet and lavatory that empties into a
(FIG. 14) WATER PUMP
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