Filling The Freshwater Tank; Sanitizing; Water Filter - Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2016 Owner's Manual

FILLING THE FRESHWATER TANK

The freshwater tank is normally filled from the city water connection. The valve located in the service
compartment near the water connection determines whether the city water is going through the water
system or into the freshwater tank. Since there is not an automatic shut-off when filling the freshwater
tank, check the level from the monitor panel while filling the freshwater tank on the motorhome.
The excess water will be vented from an overflow in vent pipe onto the ground when the capacity of
that tank has been reached. This pipe is installed in the freshwater tank to prevent possible tank rupture
from inadvertent overfilling.
All of the water should be drained from the freshwater system when the motorhome is not in use for
an extended period of time.

WATER FILTER

This unit is equipped with a water filter (Figure 12-7) which must be removed before disinfecting the
fresh-water system.
Figure 12-7: Water filter
content, then add one tablespoon of chlorine bleach to every 10 gallons of water in your tank—this will
precipitate the iron or sulfur so that the filter can remove those impurities.
If you are at a site where the unit is connected to a city water supply, you will not be able to chlorinate
the system because the water flows straight to your faucets and not through the freshwater tank.
Filters should be changed every 6-12 months depending on the quality and quantity of water that is
used in your motorhome.
PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES
First remove the water filter and then replace cover to allow the sanitizing
solution access to the faucets. As installed, the filter will remove chlo-
rine, dirt, and other matter. The filter will also eliminate most phenol (or
similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling, taste-free water for
drinking and cooking.
The water filter is located in the sanitation compartment on the outside
of the motorhome. The water filter is not guaranteed to remove the tastes
and odors of iron and sulfur. To remove these impurities, you need to
chlorinate the water. Replacement filters are available that will filter iron
and sulfur. Ask your dealer or RV supply center about purchasing an iron
and sulfur filter.
If you are traveling in an area where the water has high iron and sulfur
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