Fleetwood Southwind 1994 Manual page 32

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WARNING
HOLDING TANKS ARE ENCLOSED SEWER
SYSTEMS AND AS SUCH MUST BE DRAINED,
INTO AN APPROVED DUMP STATION. BOTH
BLACK AND GREY WATER HOLDINGTANKS
MUST BE DRAINED AND THOROUGHLY
RINSED REGULARLY TO PREVENT ACCU-
MULATION OF HARMFUL ORTOXIC MATERI-
ALS.
Whenever possible, drain the holding tanks before trav-
eling. Waste water and sewage in the holding tanks
reduce the carrying capacity of the motor home. See
"Motor Home Loading" section of the "LIVING WITH
YOUR MOTOR HOME" chapter.
Drain the holding tanks only when they are at least 3/4
full. If necessary, f111 the tanks with water to 3/4 full. This
provides sufficient water to allow complete flushing of
waste material Into the sewer line.
During extended or semi-permanent hookups to sewage
systems, waste materials w111 build up in the tank and
cause serious plugging if the tank valves are continu-
ously open. In these cases, keep the valves closed until
the tanks are 3/4 full, and then drain, into the sewage
system.
The holding tank drain valve outlet is to be used with a
removable termination fitting that locks onto the outlet
with a clockwise twist. Clamp the sewer drain hose to this
fitting. A protective cap should remain in place when you
are not draining the tanks.
NOTE: LOCAL OR STATE REGULATIONS MAY
PROHIBIT HIGHWAY TRAVEL UNLESS THE
HOLDING TANK OUTLET IS SECURELY
CAPPED.
To drain the holding tanks:
Attach the sewer hose to the holding tank outlet.
Insert the end of the hose into the sewer or dump
station inlet, pushing It firmly far enough into the
opening to be secure. In some cases, adapters
may be necessary between the line and the inlet.
Arrange the sewer hose so it slopes evenly.
Drain the black water holding tank first. Grasp the
handle of the black water knife valve (the large
one) firmly and slide the valve open with a quick,
steady pull.
Allow enough time for the tank to drain completely.
Rinse and flush the tank through the toilet. When
the tank is em'pty, push the handle in to close the
valve. Run enough water into the tank to cover the
bottom. This w111 aid the breakup of solid wastes.
Grey Holding Tank Dumping
Black Water Tank Dumping
To drain the grey water tank, repeat the steps above
using the small knife valve. This tank Is drain,ed
last to aid in flushing the outlets and hose. The
grey water knife valve may be left open ina semi-
permanent hookup.
Remove the sewer hose and cap the outlet.
Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water and
remove the sewer hose from the dump station.
Replace sewer or dump station covers.
PLEASE .. ;PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WHEN
DRAINING WASTES AT A CAMPSITE OR DISPOSAL
STATION. LEAVE THE SITE IN GOOD ORDER. ABOVE
ALL, DO NOT POLLUTE.