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overview .... your habitat's fresh water system is a vital part of your traveling life while on the road. Your MANTIS is equipped
with a dual supply water system: (1) the demand fresh water system operates from the habitat's supply tank and water pump;
and (2) the "city water" hookup allows you to connect to a pressurized external water system at a campground.
Fresh water is stored in a plastic tank located below the floor of the habitat. The tank is vented to allow proper and complete
filling. The drain valve allows you to drain the tank. Always drain the tank before storing the habitat for long periods. When the
habitat is in continuous use for an extended period (generally over a month), inspect, drain and clean the tank regularly. The
entire fresh water system should be sanitized before the first use, the first use each camping season, and after a reasonable
period of nonuse, and of course if the system is contaminated. See below for more information on sanitation and routine tank
maintenance.
The easiest way to keep the tank full of clean water is to use (1) a dedicated clean potable water hose and (2) a filter system
inline with your hose . You will need to purchase these two (2) items separately.
Note regarding your fresh water hose: Never use the hose for anything except filling the freshwater tank or connecting to city
water, and always store it independently of other hoses and plumbing supplies. Also remember that nothing should pass through
the fresh water hose unless it first passes through a filter inline with the hose.
Non-toxic, FDA-approved drinking water hoses are inexpensive and work well. They are typically white in color with a light blue
stripe, which helps to identify the hose and serves as a reminder to keep it separate from other hoses or hardware, especially
those used for waste drainage. You may consider using a special FDA-approved hose as many common garden hoses are
made of reground rubber. As clean water hoses age and compounds break down, you may notice taste and odor-related
impurities in your fresh water supply. To help counteract this process, be sure to screw the two (2) ends of the fresh water hose
together following each use. This also prevents dirt or other matter from entering the hose.
Do NOT fill the potable water tank too quickly as air can be trapped in the tank if you do. Fill the tank slowly, allowing the air
inside to escape through the inlet vent and reducing the possibility of water gushes and/or spray back.
IMPORTANT PLUMBING CONSIDERATIONS AND COMPONENTS
water pressure, pressure regulator (not included) and check valve .... The recommended pressure for your plumbing system is
<55 psi. Water pressure frequently varies depending on your location and water pressure exceeding 55 psi can damage your
plumbing system. Don't worry though! Installed as part of your Mantis's fresh water inlet is an integrated water pressure regulator
that is automatically used when connecting to a city/campground water supply.
City or campground water systems may operate at pressures that can damage the water system in your habitat and/or cause
the water pump to fail. WARNING: If water pressure at your site EXCEEEDS 125 psi, you will have exceeded the capacity
of your water pressure regulator.
More information about your water pump ... your water pump is generally referred to as a "demand" pump, operating when it
detects a pressure drop in the water lines. This is similar to, for example, the pressure being restored after a sink faucet is
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