Winnebago Minnie Winnie 2015 Owner's Manual page 67

Pressure-Temperature
Relief Valve
(Lift handle only when water heater is cold)
6. Connect Air Pressure. After water has
stopped draining at all faucets and drain
valves, leave faucets open and connect a
"blow-out" plug to the city water connection
on the coach. Then use a compressed air hose
regulated to 30 psi or less to force air through
the system. A "blow-out" plug can be
purchased at any Winnebago
dealer.
City Water
Connection
Blow-out
Fresh Water
Inlet
NOTICE
Limit air pressure to 30 psi to avoid
damage to equipment.
NOTE: DO NOT burst air into the system. This
can damage the water pump. It is better
to let air in slowly.
7. Let air flow for five minutes until water is
completely drained out of faucets and drain
valves. Then close faucets one at a time.
® ®
or Itasca
Air Hose
Plug
8. Drain Toilet. Operate and hold toilet flush
lever until water is completely drained from
toilet.
9. Turn air pressure off. Disconnect water
purge adapters. Recap the city water inlet to
avoid contamination by dirt or insects.
After Disconnecting Air Pressure
10. Close all waterline drains, tank drain valves,
and all faucets to avoid contamination by dirt,
insects, or rodents.
11. Reinstall the Water Heater drain plug and
close the P-T Relief Valve.
12. Pour about one cup of non-toxic RV antifreeze
down the galley sink drain(s), bathroom
lavatory sink drain, and shower drain. This
fills the drain traps to prevent holding tank
odors from entering the coach during storage.
NOTE: It is not necessary to add antifreeze to
the toilet since the flush valve will be
closed.
Do not add automotive antifreeze or
caustic chemicals such as bleach or
laundry detergents into the toilet bowl or
holding tanks. Although these products
may have a deodorizing effect, they may
damage plastic and rubber parts in the
system.
13. Empty the water pump strainer filter bowl to
avoid water freezing and cracking the filter
bowl. See "Water Pump" previously in this
section.
Dump and Clean Holding Tanks
14. Completely drain the sewage and waste water
holding tanks at an approved waste disposal
site. Drain the sewage tank first so the
following waste water can rinse any waste
solids from the sewage drain outlet and sewer
hose.
15. Close dump valves and refit the dust cap onto
the sewage drain outlet.
This will inhibit rust formation on valve shafts
and prevent entry and contamination by
airborne debris, insects, and rodents.
SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
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