System Heat Operation; Winterizing; Storing The Motorhome In Cold Weather Conditions - Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual

DIPLOMAT 2004

WINTERIZING

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System Heat Operation:

1. Turn the Systems Heat switch ON to supply power to the snap
disc thermostat.
2. When the bay temperature reaches 40ºF (+/- 6ºF), the snap disc
thermostat will close. The bay heater and the systems heat
Active light will turn on. The heater will continue to operate
until bay temperature reaches 55ºF (+/- 6ºF). The bay heater and
Active indicator light will turn OFF.
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NOTE: The bay heater consumes about 20 Amps when
operating. House battery power can be quickly consumed.
It is recommended to hook to shore power when using
Systems Heat.

Storing the Motorhome in Cold Weather Conditions:

If the motorhome is stored where freezing temperatures may
occur, drain the domestic fresh water loop completely of water.
When draining the domestic fresh water system begin with draining
the fresh water tank by opening the point drain lever for the fresh
tank and allowing the water to drain.
NOTE: Icemaker, water filters, water purifies and
water heaters all use domestic water and should be
drained and stored in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendation for winterization.
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Winterization is an easy process that only takes a few minutes to perform
with the proper equipment. There are two methods that may be used, using
air pressure to blow the line out or using FLA approved RV antifreeze. Both
methods may be combined.
The method chosen to winterize the motorhome and water lines is up to
the motorhome owner. Blowing the lines out removes standing water from
the lines. The lines can be left empty to dry or the lines can be filled with
approved FLA RV antifreeze. Either way, all interior and exterior faucets
need to be opened and closed, one at a time, to be checked. All low point
drains should be opened and the holding tanks emptied.
The preferred method of winterizing is using air pressure. The use of RV
antifreeze is up to the owner. There is no need to introduce RV antifreeze
into the fresh water holding tank.
NOTE: FLA approved RV antifreeze should be used to
winterize the motorhome.
WATER SYSTEMS