Water System - Swift 2005 MH Owner's Handbook Manual

Connecting Services
Connection of services are dealt with under
separate headings. In all cases become
familiar with manufacturers' instructions.
Before making connections of any
description to the motorhome ensure
ALL equipment is turned off.

WATER SYSTEM

Fresh water system
(i) All fittings, including the holding tank,
water pipes, taps and connections are of
food quality material (to BS6920) and
therefore, should not affect the quality of
the water used. It is recommended
however, that the system is flushed
through twice before it is used for the
first time, and always cleaned/flushed
after it has stood unused for a period of
time (eg over the winter period). Care has
been taken (using smooth bore pipes
etc) to eliminate as many water traps as
possible.
(ii) When filling the fresh water system
remember to check that the water source
is suitable for use as drinking water and,
if you are using a hosepipe or water
carrier, that it is also made from non-
toxic materials (preferably food quality
material).
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INPUT SOCKET
GAS BOTTLE
LOCKER
(iii) The fresh water tank may be drained via
a plug in the base of the tank, accessible
via the cleaning hatch.
(iv) The fresh water system is
pressurised by a pump which will
continue to operate until it senses a
pre-set pressure in the system.
Water Filler Inlet
WARNING:
If the fresh water tank is completely
empty the pump will be unable to
pressurise the system and will operate
continuously. In this situation it is
essential that, in order to avoid damage
to the pump, it is switched off using the
pump isolator switch on the distribution
panel until such time as the water tank
has been filled.