Water System - Troubleshooting; Water System - Disinfecting Fresh Water; Disinfect The Water System - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

Water system problems and leaks usually fall into two categories: system
problems and problems caused by improper use or lack of attention. These
problems result from improper winterizing, poor maintenance, road vibration and
campsite water pressure variations. Check all plumbing connections for leaks at
least once a year. If the water pump runs when a faucet is not open, check
for a water leak. If a water line or fitting is leaking, tighten the fitting. Have
the leak repaired before returning the supply line to service. In addition,
opening the city water/tank fill valve with the water pump off will remove all
water line pressure within the motorhome.
NOTE: A small water leak can cause severe water damage.
Shut off the water supply and have the leak repaired.
Disinfecting the water system with chlorine bleach (superchlorination)
protects the drinking water from bacterial or viral contamination that may
come from any common water source.

Disinfect the Water System:

• If the motorhome is new.
• If the motorhome has not been used in a long time.
• Every three months.
Use the following procedures to disinfect the water system.
• Remove any water filter elements that may be installed and install divert
caps or hoses as needed.
• Prepare a chlorine bleach solution using one gallon water and ¼ cup of
chlorine bleach. Use 1 gallon of solution for every 15 gallons of tank
capacity. For example: Add 2 2/3 gallons solution to a 40 gallon tank.
Add 4 2/3 gallons solution to a 70 gallon tank. Add 6 2/3 gallons to 100
gallon tank. This mixture puts a 50 PPM (parts per million) disinfecting
solution in the water system. This concentration will act as a quick-kill
dosage for harmful bacteria, viruses and slime-forming organisms.
Concentrations higher than 50 PPM may damage the water lines and/or
tanks.
• Another method of introducing the chlorine bleach would be to multiply
the number of gallons by 0.13. The result would be the amount in
ounces of chlorine needed to be introduced into the fresh tank with
water.
• Drain the fresh water tank. Close the drain and prepare to introduce the
solution into the fresh water tank. The method of introduction is up to the
owner.
• Turn on the water pump in the motorhome.
• Open each faucet and run the water until you smell a distinct chlorine
bleach odor.
• Turn off all faucets allowing the system to stand for four hours.
WATER SYSTEMS
DIPLOMAT 2004
WATER SYSTEM
- TROUBLESHOOTING
WATER SYSTEM
- DISINFECTING
FRESH WATER
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