Drain And Waste - Airstream 2001 Bamby Owner's Manual

AIRSTREAM SAFARI –BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2001
DRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEM
Your trailer has a drain and waste system that includes waste-holding tanks made from molded plastic, free from
corrosion problems, with trouble-free dump valves.
The MAIN HOLDING TANK enables you to use the toilet for several days away from disposal facilities. The
wastewater from the sink, shower, bath and lavatory drains in the AUXILIARY HOLDING TANK. Each tank has
its own dump valve, however, both tanks drain through a common outlet. Therefore, you need to make only one
connection when hooking up in a trailer park with sewer facilities.
CAUTION: Never put wet strength paper towels or tissues in your holding tank since they won't dissolve and
can "catch" in the mechanism of the dump valve. Colored toilet tissue is slower to dissolve than white. Most
RV accessory stores offer tissue designed for RVs that will completely dissolve.
Deodorizers
There are many deodorizers on the market in tablet, liquid and powder form. These not only combat odor, but also
stimulate the bacteria that works to dissolve the solids in your tank.
Monitor Panel
Check your monitor panel frequently. When the MAIN HOLDING TANK, (tank #1) is completely full, sewage
cannot be emptied from the toilet bowl. If the AUXILIARY HOLDING TANK (tank #2) is overfilled, drain water
will "backup" into the tub and cause an unpleasant cleaning job. Never drain the tanks at any place other than an
approved dumping station.
Emptying Tanks
Almost all campgrounds will have dumping facilities. Park directories such as Woodalls and Rand McNally also list
dumping stations.
To empty one or both tanks attach the sewer hose by pressing the bayonet fitting onto the dump valve outlet and
rotate clockwise until it feels solid and secure. Attach the outlet end of the hose to the sewage outlet; making sure
that the hose is placed so it will drain completely.
Pull the dump valve handle as far as it will go and wait until the tank is drained. When dumping, the main holding
tank should be dumped first; then the auxiliary holding tank. This will help to rinse out the sewer line with auxiliary
holding tank water.
The main holding tank must be flushed out until all paper and waste material is removed. Close the dump valve and
refill the tank with clean water and repeat until clean. Replace the cap prior to traveling.
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