Water Pressure Regulator; Optional Outside Shower; Sanitizing Potable Water Systems; Drainage - Fresh Water - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

NOTE: The water pump switch should be in the off position when the camper is left
unattended for any amount of time. If something would happen to the water
system, this will ensure that water damage will be restricted to a small area.

WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR

Due to the possible existence of high pressure in some campgrounds – 80 pounds per
square inch (psi) and higher – you may wish to use a removable water pressure regulator.
Water systems in RVs are tested at 100 psi as specified by RVIA codes.
CAUTION: Not using a water pressure regulator when using the city water
connection may cause the o-rings to blow. It is advisable to always utilize a water
pressure regulator with the city water connection.

OPTIONAL OUTSIDE SHOWER

A convenient faucet assembly with hot and cold water is available for exterior use to
rinse, or wash items before entry into the camper. Remove shower head from the bracket.
Carefully adjust the mixing valves for desired water temperature.

SANITIZING POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS

To assure complete sanitation of your potable water system, it is recommended that the
following procedures be followed on a new system, one that has not been used for a
period of time, or one that may have become contaminated.
1. Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon of water and 4 teaspoons of household
bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solution). Pour one gallon of solution into tank for
each 5 gallons of tank capacity.
2. Complete filling of tank with fresh water. Open each faucet and drain cock until all
air has been released from the pipes and entire system is filled.
3. Allow to stand for three hours.
4. Drain and flush with potable fresh water.
5. To remove any excessive chlorine taste or odor which might remain, prepare a
solution of one quart vinegar to five gallons water and allow this solution to agitate
in tank for several days by vehicle motion.
6. Drain tank and again flush with potable water.
CAUTION: Chlorine solution concentrations exceeding recommended levels may
damage the water system.

DRAINAGE - FRESH WATER

Portable water containers need to be removed from cabinets and physically emptied.
Permanent water tanks may be drained through a valve located near the tank. Any camper
with a demand pressure pump system will have low-point drains attached to 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 water
drain plug.
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DRAINAGE - WASTE WATER

Connect a hose to the drainage outlet (Fig. 4-3) and drain sink
either to a container to hold waste water or to a direct sewer inlet
supplied by some campgrounds. Most campgrounds and some
states prohibit sewer water drainage onto the open ground.

GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK - OPTION

No special preparation is required. However, placing a small
quantity of chemicals into this tank, such as baking soda or a
Thetford chemical, will reduce odors from food particles in the
system.
WARNING: We recommend that you DO NOT travel with waste in your
holding tanks. Full holding tanks are not calculated into the cargo carrying
capacity of the unit and the extra weight will greatly diminish the cargo
weight available to you, possibly causing you to exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating of the unit. This can damage suspension components, such as
springs, tires and axles. If your model has the holding tanks located behind the
axles, the weight of a full tank will reduce the hitch weight. Sway and other
handling difficulties can be the result of the hitch weight being too light. If you
are dry camping and cannot immediately empty the tanks, use caution when
towing and maintain lower speeds for better control of the trailer until you
reach a dumping station. Towing your trailer with one or more full or nearly
full tank(s), together with cargo you have added, may exceed the GVWR of
your trailer, causing towing diffictulties and resulting in property damage or
personal injury.
Fig. 4-3
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