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STORAGE AND WINTERIZING
When storing your motorhome for a short or long period use the same
precautions
as
you
would
in
your
own
home
in
regard
to
perishables,
ventilation and rain protection.
In addition, for prolonged storage periods,
flush out all the drain lines and the holding tanks.
Also, drain the entire
water system
including the
water heater and
the water storage tank.
Instructions for draining the water system are explained in the following
paragraphs on winterizing.
Twice a year, or after a long storage period, we suggest you take your unit
into your Airstream dealer for a check-up and cleaning of the gas operated
appliances
Living Area
The main consideration in winterizing is to guard against freezing damage to
the hot and cold water systems, the waste drain system
(including the
traps), the waste holding tanks, the water heater and the batteries.
To
completely winterize your motorhome follow this procedure:
1.
Level the motorhome from side to side and front to rear.
Open all
faucets.
2.
Turn the water pump switch to the OFF position.
3.
Open all drain valves.
One drain valve on all models is located on the
water heater exterior
and
is
accessible
through the water heater
access door.
The 36 foot model has drain valves for the water tank, hot water lines
and cold water lines located under the rear bed. BE SURE TO USE
THE SAFETY PROP WHEN WORKING IN THIS AREA.
On 32 foot basement models the drain valve for the water tank is in
the lower compartment on the curbside, forward of the rear wheels.
The water line drain valves,
both hot and cold, are in the lower
compartment on the roadside behind the rear wheels.
If
your
motorhome
is
equipped
with
the
optional
ice
maker,
an
additional drain valve will be located in the water supply line.
The
valve is found in the cabinet just to the rear of the ice maker.
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