Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System; Leaks; Clogged Water Filter; Excessive Water Pressure - Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

gallon of water for each 15 gallons of tank
capacity.
2. Close drain valves and faucets, pour chlorine
solution into the fresh water tank filler spout, and
complete filling with fresh water.
3. Turn water pump switch ON. (Be sure you have
12-volt DC power.
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Open all faucets individual-
ly until water flows steadily, then turn off. This
will purge any air from the lines.
4. Top off water tank with fresh water and wait
three hours.
5. Drain the entire system by opening all fresh water
tank' valves, faucets, and plumbing line drain
valves.
6.
Flush the system with drinking quality water. Let
the fresh water flow through the system for
several minutes to flush out the chlorine solution.
7. After you stop the flushing, close the tank valve,
the faucets, and drain valves. You can now fill
the tank with fresh water, and the system is
ready to use.
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System
Water system problems usually fall into two
categories: inherent system p'roblems, and problems
caused by neglect. System problems are usually the
result of road vibration, .andcampsitewater.·pressure
variations. Problems of neglect usually stem from
failure to clean filters, improper winterization, and poor
battery maintenance. Most water system problems
can be avoided by conscientious maintenance.
Leaks
Vibration, flexing and twisting while traveling can
work pipe fittings loose. Check all plumbing for leaks
at least once a year. If the water pump runs when a
faucet is not open, suspect a leak: Be sure the tank
drain valves are tightly closed. Leaks occur most often
around threaded fittings. If. necessary, tighten or clean
and tighten the fittings. Do not overti.ghten fittings.
Connections at galley and lavy fixtures should not be
tightened with a wrench. They will nornially seal' with
hand-tightening. If a leakpersisfs at one of the fittings,
disconnect it completely and check for mineral
depOsits or"other
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Leaks caused by freezing daniage can be prevented .
by. proper •
win~eri;zati(>n.
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WINTERIZA TIOW seption of this "",anual .. Fri:leii.n,g
daniage is usually extensive and may include a burst
water tank, split piping, and a
damag~d
water pum'p,
toilet, and water heater. If you experience this type
of damage, repairs can best be made by an authorized
Fleetwood RV Service Center.
Clogged Water Filter
Dirt, mineral scale, or organic matter are filtered out
of the fresh water system by an in-line water filter on
the inlet side of the water pump, If you suspect a
clogged filter, it is easily removed and replaced.
*
Loosen the clamps at the inlet and outlet ends
of the filter.
* Pull the lines off the filter. Remove the old filter.
* Install the new filter and tighten the clamps
securely,
• Operate the water pump and check for leaks.
Excessive Water Pressure
Some campground water systems may operate at
pressures that can damage the water system in your
motor home or cause water pump failure, Your RV
supply dealer can advise you on the best choice
regarding water pressure regulators,
Water Pump Troubleshooting
The water pump in your motor home is a durable
device that will operate for years with little attention.
Most water pump problems can be solved by a
comnion-senseapproach. The following. is a discus-
sion 'of possible trouble spots and what to do.
Pump motor does not operate
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Your motor home has two water pump
switches-one MASTER switch and one in the
pressure sensing assembly on the pump head.
Be sure the "WATER PUMP" master switch is
open. Even though the pump operates
automatically when a faucet is opened, the pump
master switch has to be on for that to happen.
* Check battery condition if the 1 2V converter is
not operating. If the battey is discharged, the
pump .won't run.
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Water Pump
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