Water Systems • Section; Water Systems - Introduction; Water Tanks; Measurements & Calibration - Monaco Cayman 2006 Manual

WATER SYSTEMS - INTRODUCTION

This section contains information about the operation and care of the various water
system equipment found in the motorhome. Optional water equipment will also be
discussed, so not all information may be applicable to the motorhome. More detailed
information with CAUTION or WARNING instructions for the various equipment,
other than what is found in this section, can be found in the manufacturer's manual in
the owner information box.
It is hard to imagine how much water is used by the average person. Newcomers to
a self-contained motorhome soon discover water does not last long unless consumption
is drastically reduced. For example, less water can be used for showering if the shower
is turned off while soaping down, then turned back on to rinse. This way a good
shower uses a couple gallons of water or less. There is plenty of water to meet personal
needs once habits are adjusted.
Fresh Water System:
The fresh water system consists of the fresh water tank, water pump, water fi lter(s)
and a water hose (not supplied) for potable water use only. Proper care of the hose is
necessary. After each use, drain the water hose and screw ends together. Attach the
regulator and plug to keep out insects and debris.
Waste Water System:
The waste water system consists of a waste holding tank (grey water), a sewage
holding tank (black water), fl ush system, toilet and drains.
WARNING:
Water is electrically conductive. DO NOT use any electrically
powered item or electrical outlet that may be exposed to a water
source, such use can result in a serious shock causing injury or death.

WATER TANKS

Measurements & Calibration
The monitor panel is located on the main Status Monitor Panel in the hallway
area. A second monitor is located in the service bay. The switch marked TEST is
a momentary switch which requires being held down while testing the level of the
storage tanks. Read the scale for the desired storage tank that is to be monitored.
Each scale uses colored lights along with a corresponding scale reading.
The lights and scale indications are as follows:
• Green lamps indicate good or normal ranges.
• Amber lamps indicate fair or partial ranges.
• Red lamps indicate full or empty ranges
(depending on the scale), which are in the
critical range.
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Service Bay Monitor
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Water Hose (not supplied):
Screw ends of hose
together before storage to
prevent dust and insects
from entering the hose and
leakage from occuring.
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Monitor Panel
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