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clean the drain hose. Repeat as necessary. Follow the same procedure for the GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK. A
repeat flush is not necessary. When the tank is empty, push the dump valve handle in until it seats. Remove the
hose, wash and replace it in its storage location. Replace termination outlet cap.
HOLDING TANK MAINTENANCE
Keep your tanks well flushed out when the vehicle is not in use. Allowing the tank to sit with any contents for more
than a couple of days will ensure some sort of build-up on the monitor probes in the side of the tank and future monitor
reading problems, even if this is the first time you have used your RV. One way to help flush them out is to drain them
at the campground, then fill each tank half full of water for the trip home. The constant agitation while driving home
usually does a good job of cleaning the tanks. Then, before you arrive at home, stop at a local approved dumping
station and drain the tanks completely.
When camping, there are a few things you can do to help facilitate the cleaning process later. First, you should
always use some type of chemical additive in your holding tanks specifically designed for RV use. These types of
chemicals will break down the contents of the tanks and help ensure good drainage. In addition, try using tissue
designed for recreational vehicles. It will break down more than residential style tissues, and usually never clogs your
drain valves.
DO'S AND DON'T OF HOLDING TANK USE
DO
Clean the holding tank with an approved cleaner.
DO
Add a special chemical additive to sanitize and improve tank action.
DO
Guard the tank against Freeze-up.
DO
Keep the dump valves closed to allow the tanks to get as full as possible to facilitate drainage.
DO
Keep the dump valve closed and the drain cap in place to allow the use of the system when not parked at a
campsite.
DON'T Put Facial tissues, paper, automotive type anti-freeze, sanitary napkins, diapers or household toilet cleaners in
your holding tank.
DON'T Put foreign objects in the system that could clog or damage it in any way.
DON'T Use the toilet while driving down the road. All occupants must remain seated with a secure seatbelt while the
vehicle is moving. Further, the vacuum caused by the high-speed movement of the vehicle will cause the toilet
to act as a vent when flushed, causing severe odors in the vehicle and possibly spraying waste into the interior
of the coach.
HOLDING TANK FLUSH SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)
The optional holding tank flush kit can be installed on the gray and black water holding tank systems. To use this
system, connect a water hose to the flush kit hose located inside the holding tank dump valve compartment. Note that
the lever used on this system is not an "on/off" lever, but rather a selector for which tank you wish to flush. After
connecting your water hose, turn on the water to begin flushing your tank. For best results leave the dump valves
closed until you have flushed each tank. Do not leave the flush system unattended, unless you decide to leave your
dump valves open.
The optional glass container on the flush system hose is used to house a sanitation tablet for sanitizing each tank.
Tablets are available at most RV dealers or RV parts stores.
WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZING
NOTE: READ THIS BEFORE WINTERIZING YOUR WATER SYSTEM.
If your RV is going to be stored unheated in temperatures that COULD GO BELOW FREEZING, the fresh water and
waste systems must be winterized.
Follow this procedure:
1. Drain the fresh water tank.
2. Drain pipes by turning the water pump ON and opening a cold water faucet. Wait for the water flow to stop. Turn
pump OFF. Leave faucets OPEN.
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