Monaco Monarch 2000 Service Manual page 88

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3. Let all water drain. Turn on pump and allow it to run for 30 seconds to 1
minute so that all water is cleared out of pump and fresh water tank. Pump switch is
located on control panel.
4. Remove water heater drain plug and open pressure release valve (both are locat-
ed behind water heater cover on exterior of motor home).
5. After you have drained water lines, hook an air hose to the city water connec-
tion located outside motor home. Blow out water lines until no more water can be seen
coming out of drain lines. Do not exceed 40 p.s.i. in water lines and faucets.
6. Open water heater bypass valve located on rear of water heater (Chapter 4
"Water Heater Bypass System").
7. Replace water heater drain plug and close pressure release valve. Open all
faucets (including outside spigot) one at a time while air is on to clear water from faucet
supply lines. Also do not forget to drain the shower.
8. While air is on, hold spray nozzle (located right next to toilet) open until water
has quit running. Hold toilet flush pedal or handle down until water has stopped run-
ning.
9. Unhook air hose and close city water connection.
10. You will need 1 gallon of RV antifreeze to protect various water lines in your
motor home. Pour 1 pint in both kitchen and bath shower drains, 2 pints go in bath sink
drain with some antifreeze going into gray tank to protect drain valve. While holding
down flush pedal pour another 3-1/2 pints into toilet letting antifreeze run into black
tank to protect valve located there. Pour last 1/2 pint of antifreeze into toilet after you
have released flush pedal. Use a soft cloth to wipe out sinks and shower after you pour
in antifreeze to protect surfaces from stains.
11. If you do not choose to fill water lines with NONTOXIC (potable) winterizing
antifreeze, leave low-point drains open until you are ready to use your motor home again.
If you choose to fill water lines with antifreeze, you will need 10 gallons of NON-
TOXIC (potable) winterizing antifreeze to protect water lines. Close all faucets and low
point drains. Acquire a hose and adapter and install them on the inlet side of the water
pump. Insert the end of hose into the antifreeze container and turn ON water pump.
Open each inside faucet and shower valves until a small amount of antifreeze runs into
the holding tanks and close faucets. Use a soft cloth to wipe out sinks and shower to
protect surfaces from antifreeze stains. Flush stool and hold spray nozzle to allow a
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Monarch