The Waste Water System - Fleetwood 1985 Southwind Manual

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WATER I!UMP TROUBLESHOOTING
The water pump in your system is a durable de-
vice that will operate for years with little attention.
Most water pump problems can be solved by a com-
mon-sense approach. The following is a discussion
of possible trouble spots and what to do.
Pump Motor Does Not Operate
• Be. sure, "Water Pump" master switch is on.
Even though the pump operates automatically
when a faucet is opened, the pump master
switch.has to be gn f()rthatto happen.
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• Check battery condition. If the battery is dis-
charged, the pumpwon'ti'un;
• Check the fuse. The water pump fuse is located
on the electrical di'stribution panel. If it is blown,
there is a reason for it. Check the pump wiring
for shorts. Do not replace the pump fuse with a
fuse rated morethan 10-amps.
• Check for disconnected or corroded wires or
terminals. Clean and reconnect if necessary.
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• ,In cold weather,checkfor pump freeze up. If
water is frozen in the pump head, ,thaw it by
placing ,a light bulb near ,the pump head. DO
NOT USE A TORCH OR OTHER OPEN FLAME.
, Pump Motor Runs But No Water Flows
• 'Be sure there is water in the fresh water tank.
Check level atthe monito,rp.arlel. See MONITOR
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• Check the filter. If it is clogged, remove'it and try
back flushing' itasa 'temporary
'fix.
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doesn't work, it must be replaced. "
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• Check inlet and outlethosesand fittings. Look
for kinked or coliapsEid hoses, or 100se'ciamps
that could be 'letting, air into the system. Avoid
storing anything in the water pump area. A
heavy item could flatten a hose or damage the
inlet oroutlet hoses and fittings.
Pump Runs But Water Sputters
• This is normal after an initial, filling of the tank
and lines. It should stop in a few seconds.
• If sputtering continues, the water tank may be
almost empty. Add water if necessary.
• If sputtering continues, check for air leaks in the
inlet side of the pump.
Pump Cycles On And Off When All Faucets Are Closed
• Check for leaks in the water lines.
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• Besuretankdrain valves are tightly closed.
• The pump may have an internal leak. Refer
pump repairs to an authorized Fleetwood R\i
Service Center.
Pump Does Not Shut Off
• Water tank may be empty.
• Check battery condition. A low battery will
,allow the pump to run but not develop enough
, pressure to shut off.
• The pump switch mechanism may be stuck.
Gently tap 'the switch cap 'on the end of the
pump with a screwdriver handle.
• Ifthe switch mechanism needs replacing, refer
repairs to an authorized Fleetwood RV Service
Center.
Pump Head Leaks
.'Tightenscrews in pump head' assembly. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
• The head may be cracked. This can be caused
by stress failure, but is more likely caused by
water freezing in the pump'head, Refer repairs
to an authorized Fleetwood RV Service Center.
Pump Does Not Prime
• Watertankmay be empty.
• "Filtermaybe clogged.
'.Inlet hoses may be kinked or collapsed."
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• Failura'to'prime'is usuaUycause'dby'internal
pump valve failure or foreign material lodged in
a valve' seat; These conditions require pump
disassembly. Refer these 'repairs to an au-
thorized' Fleetwood RV Se'rvic:e Center.
THE WASTE WATER SYSTENi
The waste water sy.stem in your motor home is
made up of sinks, tub, shower, toilet, plumbing drain
lines, ,a "gray water" holding tank that accumulates
waste water from sinks and tub only, and a "black
water" holding tank that holds toilet wastes only. The
holding tanks make the system completely self-con-
tained and allow you to'dispose of waste water at your
convenience. A flexible sewer hose is required to con-
nectthe holding tank outlets to the inlet of an approved
waste water dump station or sewer system. '
The drain plumbing is very similar to that used in
your home. The system is trapped an<j vented to pre-
vent waste gases from backing up into the motor
home. The drain plumbing is made of ABS plastic, and
is durable, and resistant to most chemicals. All drain
plumbing except the toilet cOnnection terminates in