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Drain the water heater by opening the drain plug
at the bottom of the heater and the safety valve at
the top.
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Flush the toilet. Operate toilet sprayer, if equipped.
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Drain the shower head by opening the valve. Let
all water drain out the tub spout. Leave the valve
open.
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When each faucet has been drained, close all
faucets, water line drain valves and ,the fresh
water tank drain valve, install the water heater
plug and close the safety valve.
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Drain the waste water system by following the
normal procedure for draining the holding tanks.
(See. PLUMBING chapter).
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Apply silicone lubrication to the knife valve actua-
tor rod(s).
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Be sure ALL water from ALL plumbing fixtures
has been drained.
CAUTION
DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM ALONE
WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD
WEATHER PROTECTION. IF THE MOTOR
HOME IS TO BE UNHEATED DURING FREEZ-
ING TEMPERATURES, CONSULT YOUR
DEALER FOR THE BEST WINTERIZING PRO-
CEDURE FOR YOUR CLIMATE. YOUR
DEALER CAN WINTERIZE YOUR MOTOR
HOME FOR YOU OR CAN SUPPLY YOU
WITH ONE OF THE SPECIAL ANTIFREEZES
WHICH ARE SAFE AND APPROVED FOR
USEIN RVWATER SYSTEMS. FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED WITH THE
ANTIFREEZE.
WARNING
DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE OR WIND-
SHIELD WASHER ANTIFREEZE IN THE
MOTOR HOME WATER SYSTEM. THESE
SOLUTIONS MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWAL-
LOWED.
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Close holding tank drain valves.
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Pour approximately five gallons of approved non-
toxic antifreeze into the fresh water tank.
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Turn the water pump rriiiSter switch ON.
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Open each cold water faucet, run the water pump
and let about a cup of antifreeze solution flow
continuously through each faucet. Close each
cold water faucet.
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Flush the toilet until the antifreeze solution flows
continuously. Release flush mechanism.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a water heater
bypass, winterize the water heater according to
the instructions provided with the water heater
operating manual. If you do not have a bypass,
you will have to fill the water heater with anti-
freeze solution by. the water pump. Winterize the
hot water lines by opening each hot water faucet,
allowing antifreeze solution to flow continuously,
and then close each faucet. This will require
. considerably more antifreeze solution, and you
may choose to do this step before winterizing the
cold water lines so you can recycle the solution.
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When filling the plumbing systems with anti-
freeze, be sure to open and operate all fixtures
and valves allowing the antifreeze solution to flow
freely.
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Pour one cup of antifreeze solution down each
drain.
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Install all protective caps:
Water tank fill
City water inlet cap
Waste tank drain outlet cap
REACTIVATING THE
MOTOR HOME AFTER STORAGE
If the motor home was properly and carefully prepared
for storage, taking it out of storage will not be difficult.
The following procedure check list assumes that you
stored the motor home with care. If you didn't, and
extensive freeze damage or other serious deterioration
has occurred, please consult your dealer or an author-
ized Fleetwood Service Center for advice.
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Thoroughly inspect the outside of the vehicle.
Look for animal nests in wheel wells, under the
hood, in air cleaner or in other out of the way
places.
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Remove all appliance vents, ceiling vent and air
conditioner coverings. Be sure all furnace, water
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