Water Filter; Water Heater Bypass System - Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2017 Owner's Manual

WATER FILTER

Figure 13-7: Water Filter
remove the tastes and odors of iron and sulfur. To remove these impurities, you need to chlorinate the
water. Replacement filters are available that will filter iron and sulfur. Ask your dealer or RV supply
center about purchasing an iron and sulfur filter.
If you are traveling in an area where the water has high iron and sulfur content, then add one
tablespoon of chlorine bleach to every 10 gallons of water in your tank—this will precipitate the iron or
sulfur so that the filter can remove those impurities.
If you are at a site where the unit is connected to a city water supply, you will not be able to chlorinate
the system because the water flows straight to your faucets and not through the freshwater tank.
Filters should be changed every 6-12 months depending on the quality and quantity of water that is
used in your motorhome.

WATER HEATER BYPASS SYSTEM

This process is performed when winterizing your motorhome. Using the
bypass valve will keep antifreeze out of the water heater when winterizing
the motorhome. Draining the water heater during winterizing is a MUST.
BYPASS WATER HEATER FOR MAINTENANCE
This procedure is used for any maintenance that may be done to the water
heater. On the sewer board turn the blue handle valve to the city fixture
position and turn the red handle valve to the bypass position. (NOTE: You will
still be able to use your faucets and showers if necessary but it can only be
done with pressurized city water and will only receive cold water).
PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES
This unit is equipped with a water filter (Figure13-7) which must be
removed before disinfecting the
fresh-water system.
First remove the water filter and then replace cover to allow the
sanitizing solution access to the faucets. As installed, the filter will
remove chlorine, dirt, and other matter. The filter will also eliminate
most phenol (or similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling,
taste-free water for drinking and cooking.
The water filter is located in the sanitation compartment on the
outside of the motorhome. The water filter is not guaranteed to
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Figure 13-8: Water Bypass