Fleetwood 1998 American Tradition Owner's Manual page 174

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Drain the fresh water tank by opening the cold low point drain
valve located inside the basement utility compartment. Leave
the valve open.
Turn water pump on (12-volt power must be on). Open a cold
water faucet. When the flow of water stops, turn the pump off.
Open water faucets, then open the low point drain valves on
the HOT and COLD water pipes. Leave these valves open.
(See Plumbing chapter).
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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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Disconnect washer HOT and COLD lines and drain (washer/
dryer option only).
Run washer tlll"ough the spin cycle with lines disconnected to
remove water from the washer (washer/dryer option only).
Flush the toilet. Operate toilet sprayer, if equipped.
Drain the showerhead by opening the valve. Let all water
drain out the tub spout. Leave the valve open.
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.
Drain the waste water system by following the normal proce-
dure for draining the holding tanks. (See Plumbing chapter).
Apply silicone lubrication to the knife valve actuator rod(s).
Be sure ALL water from ALL plumbing fixtures has been
drained.
CAUTION
Draining the water sys-
tem alone will not pro-
vide adequate cold
weather protection. If the
motor home is to be un-
heated during freezing
temperatures, consult
your dealer for the best
winterizing procedure 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 ap-
proved for use in RV wa-
ter systems. Follow the
instructions furnished
with the antifreeze.
WARNING
Do not use automotive or
windshield washer anti-
freeze in the motor home
water system. These so-
lutions may be harmful if
swallowed.
AMERiCAN TRAdirioN - CopYRiql1T 1997, FiEfJWood ENTERPRiSES, INC. All RiqHTS RESERVEd.