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JAYCO TOWABLE
Preparing your RV for colder weather or storage is very important for most states and
Canada. Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines or the water heater to
freeze. Refer to the Uni-Dock Utility System section for setting details.
Use ONLY RV ANTIFREEZE in your fresh water system for freeze protection. No other
product or commodity should be used.
The RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when the RV will be
exposed to temperatures that will fall at or below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to freezing are
not covered under the terms of the Towable Limited Warranty.
NOTE: The water heater must be drained to prevent damage from freezing. It is
recommended the water heater be drained and bypassed during the winterization process
particularly if introducing RV antifreeze into the plumbing system. Antifreeze should be
kept out of the water heater.
There are two methods of winterizing your recreation vehicle based upon your model.
Please read, and understand the following instructions before beginning.
Air Pressure Method:
This method will utilize an air hose to blow excess water from the water lines.
NOTE: Recommended pressure is 40 PSI maximum. Exceeding this pressure may
rupture water line couplings and void your warranty.
1.
Make sure all holding tanks are empty and all drain valves are OPEN.
2.
Run the water pump until it is dry, this will take approximately 15-20 seconds.
3.
OPEN all faucets and drains, including outside shower faucets (if so equipped) and
hold the flush lever open on the toilet.
Residential Refrigerator (if so equipped): Remove the refrigerator water filter (if so
equipped), discard it. (Install a new filter in the spring) Open the refrigerator low
point drain and drain water out of the refrigerator lines. Unplug the refrigerator. Prop
open the refrigerator doors to prevent odors from developing.
RV style Refrigerator (if so equipped): Unplug the refrigerator and prop open the
doors to prevent odors from developing.
4.
Set the valves to the CITY WATER setting. Attach a blowout plug to the City Water
Fill inlet. Attach air hose to the blow out plug and blow air into the system. Any
remaining water should blow out in five to ten minutes. Recommended pressure is 40
PSI maximum.
Washing Machine (if so equipped): Set control to Quick Wash, temperature set to
WARM. Turn washer on until water is out of the lines. Press Pause then Stop/Cancel.
Add about a quart of antifreeze into the tub. Set control to Drain/Spin setting and let
run for about 1 minute. Antifreeze should go down into the machine pump. Press
Stop/Cancel, unplug it and wipe out any excess antifreeze.
5.
Pour one cup of non-toxic RV antifreeze into any/all drain P-traps. (bathtub, sinks and
toilet).
SECTION 8-PLUMBING SYSTEMS
NOTE: CITY WATER setting will only allow air
to blow through the water lines. It will not allow air to
blow through the fresh water tank, or the water heater.
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