Winnebago Journey Owner's Manual page 114

SECTION 10
STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME
NOTE: If your coach is equipped with the refrig-
erator ice maker option, the ice maker
water lines must also be drained. See
"Winterizing the Ice Maker" on page
8-4.
Water Filter Assembly -
Below Galley Sink
5. Install the antifreeze diverter plug -
• Raise the valve handle on the filter base.
• Hold the diverter by the support bar as
shown and guide it up into the filter base.
• Push the diverter up into the head as far
as possible and turn it clockwise approxi-
mately 90° until it stops.
• Lower valve handle to lock the diverter
plug in place.
10-2
NOTE: Before using again the following
spring:
• Flush out the system with the diverter
in place.
• After the system has been thoroughly
flushed, remove the diverter and
store for future use. The diverter plug
is intended for winterization only.
• Install a new water filter cartridge.
• If your coach is equipped with the
refrigerator ice maker option, the ice
maker water lines must also be
drained. See "Winterizing the Ice
Maker" on page 8-4.
6. Turn the Water Pump switch ON to allow it
to operate until you are done draining all fau-
cets and toilet.
7. Open all faucets and shower head valves,
including exterior shower.
8. Operate the toilet flush lever and hold until
water stops flowing in the toilet. Then turn
water pump switch OFF.
9. Turn off the water heater power switch
before draining the water heater tank to
avoid damage to the heating element.
Drain the water heater by removing the plug
from the base of the water heater tank, acces-
sible from the outside of the coach.
(Requires socket and ratchet.) Also open the
Pressure-Temperature relief valve at the top
right portion of the tank to prevent air lock-
ing in the tank while draining.