forest river Coachmen Clipper Owner's Manual page 37

Plumbing
5. If equipped with a water filter system: remove and
discard the filter cartridge and immediately reinstall
the canister. A new filter will be required when
de-winterizing.
6. Open all interior and exterior fixtures including but
not limited to low point drain, clothes washer supply
lines, shower heads and toiler flush valve. If
equipped with clothes washer, put on warm cycle
until no more water comes out, then spin cycle until
water is removed from washer.
7. Turn on the water pump for at least 30 seconds to
clear any water from the lines.
8. Set air pressure to no greater than 30 PSI. Remove
SCREEN from City Water Connection. Connect an
adapter (Blowout Plug) to the City Water Connec-
tion.
SCREEN
9. Connect air hose and blow out the water lines until
no water can be seen coming out of all interior and
exterior fixtures, appliances and lines.
10. Disconnect Blowout Plug from City Water Connec-
tion, reinstall Screen, close all fixtures, fittings and
low point drains.
11. If equipped with black tank flush system, connect air
to the Black Tank Flush inlet and flush water from
that system. There is no Screen for Black Tank
Flush system.
12. Pour one quart RV antifreeze into each interior and
exterior (if equipped) drains, p-traps, and tanks.
13. Pour ½ gallon antifreeze into each toilet, close toilet
flush valve and pour one inch of antifreeze so the
valve is covered with antifreeze.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to bypass the refrigerator/icemaker
line. Consult with your dealer to determine if this applies
to your model.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to start the water heater or use the
plumbing system after the system has been winterized.
Winterizing With Antifreeze Only
1. Purchase 4-6 gallons of RV approved, non-toxic
antifreeze.
2. Drain all tanks (fresh water and waste water hold-
ing tanks).
BLOWOUT
PLUG
COMMON
AIR HOSE
AIR HOSE
NIPPLE
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3. Turn water heater bypass valve to bypass position
by opening the Bypass Valve (A) and closing the
Hot (B) and Cold (C) Valves. See Illustrations W1 &
W2. Valve handle in line with water line is open
valve position and perpendicular to water line is
closed. (These valves are located near the water
heater incoming lines at the rear of the water
heater. The water heater is usually located in a
base cabinet in the kitchen. It may be necessary to
remove an access panel to reach the bypass
valve.)
W2 - Shown: Valve handle orientation for bypassing
W/H. See Illustration W1 for normal W/H use valve
handle orientations.
4. Drain water heater. Reference water heater Own-
er's Manual.
5. If equipped with a water filter system: remove and
discard the filter cartridge and immediately reinstall
the canister. A new filter will be required when
de-winterizing.
6. Apply antifreeze to inlet of water pump by either:
A. Turn nearby valve if equipped and put that win-
terization hose into bottle of antifreeze.
B. Remove water line from pump inlet, then connect
short piece of hose that is put into bottle of
antifreeze.
7. Turn the pump switch 'ON' and open the cold water
side of all interior and exterior faucet fixtures. Leave
the faucets open until the antifreeze (generally pink
in color) flows out of the faucets. Repeat for the hot
water side.
8. Flush toilet until antifreeze is visible inside the bowl
and pour one gallon of antifreeze down the toilet to
winterize the black holding tank. If equipped, oper-
ate toilet sprayer until antifreeze is observed.
X B
X A
X C