Fresh Water Holding Tank - Jayco 2013 JAY FEATHER TOWABLES Owner's Manual

JAYCO TOWABLE
The manufacturer has supplied a clear plastic bypass hose with fittings on either
end to replace the water filter cartridge when the RV is being winterized. This clear
plastic bypass hose is re-usable; store it when it is not in use.
Each new RV is winterized with RV antifreeze before it is shipped to the dealer. To
use the water purification system the clear plastic bypass hose must be removed
and the water filter cartridge installed.
Replacing the water filter cartridge
Replace the water filter cartridge at least once a year.
1. Drain the fresh water system.
2. Place a container beneath the water cartridge filter to catch any spillage.
3. Unscrew the fittings at the top and bottom of the water filter cartridge. Pull the
water filter cartridge down and out of the fittings.
Insert the new water filter cartridge and tighten the fittings securely by hand.
Dispose of the used water cartridge filter.
For more information
Refer to the manufacturer's owners manual and the label on the water filter
cartridge.
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RAINING HE RESH
Permanent water tanks may be drained through a valve located near the tank. A
RV with a demand pressure pump system will have low-point drains attached to
the water lines (normally located near the water tank).
These low-point drains will release water in the supply lines by opening the valves
and all faucets. The water heater has its own drain plug. To drain the permanent
fresh water holding tank and supply lines:
1. Open all faucets, including the outside shower faucet (if so
equipped).
2. Open the "exterior fresh tank drain" valve on the permanent
fresh water holding tank This knob turns 45° to open or
close.
3. Open the "low point drains" by turning, then pulling the
handles up. As their name indicates, the valves will be at the
lowest point of water lines. As their name indicates, the
valves will be at the lowest point of water lines. A label may
be placed on the outside of the RV to indicate where the
drains are located. The drains will typically need to be
opened from inside the trailer. Once the label is found on the
outside of the trailer, go inside to find the corresponding
location of the drains.
4. Drain the sink by removing the drain cap.
5. Turn ON the water pump and allow it to run as needed.
6. Open all faucets, including the outside shower faucet.
sure the "water heater bypass" valve is open.
7. Relieve the water pressure using the water heater P&T valve BEFORE
removing the water heater drain plug. Otherwise, if there is any water
pressure present the water will spray out of the opening when the drain plug
is removed.
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ATER YSTEM
SECTION 8 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Make
Fig. 8.6
Exterior
fresh water
drain
Fig. 8.7
Low point
drains
8-9