Taxa Outdoors Mantis 2021 Owner's Manual page 35

camping at a site with a water well, look for labels and other markings that reflect testing and approval dates. If you are unable
to determine this information, be on guard and use caution before using the water supply provided at the site.
city water (connecting) ... (1) Set the water pump switch located on interior panel to OFF; (2) get your fresh water hose, placing
one end at the hookup located on the exterior wall of the habitat; (3) Turn on the site water supply, allowing the water to flow
until it is clean and clear; (4) Turn off the site supply valve and connect the other end of the fresh water hose to the site water
supply; and (5) Turn on the site supply valve. You will not be using the Mantis' water pump when using city water.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Whenever you leave the habitat for more than 10-15 minutes, be sure to turn off the water pump
(see kitchen switch panel and accompanying indicator light) and/or shut off the city water supply. A sudden, unexpected leak in
the water system will allow the water system to run freely and flood the habitat.
Be sure to turn off the water pump while travelling/towing. If not, a faucet may open while travelling, causing fresh water to
escape. If you leave the sink drain plugged, the sink will overflow causing the interior of the habitat to be flooded. Always set
the water pump to OFF with an empty fresh water tank. Otherwise, it may destroy the pump and cause a blown circuit.
to empty the fresh water tank .... The valve for the fresh water tank is located beneath the habitat directly connected to the
bottom of the white tank. It is white in color and the valve is white. Turn the valve to open and close when it has finished
draining.
wastewater system ... The Mantis has a GREY water holding tank (for sink and optional shower drainage). It does NOT contain
a BLACK water holding tank (for septic waste). Grey waste water is contained in a "grey water" holding tank. NOTE: Rules
regarding proper waste disposal vary, sometimes greatly, from site to site. Please be sure to educate yourself on the waste
disposal rules of your particular site / location and follow them.
to empty your grey tank.... The grey tank valve is indicated by a sticker on the exterior of the habitat, located on the driver's
side panel in front of the wheel. Pull the T-handle to open the valve. Close when grey tank is empty.
Hand shower / hose ... your Mantis may have two showers! The exterior shower is located on the driver's side about midway
behind a small square black door. Behind this is a hot and cold water valve and a Quick Disconnect (QD) valve to insert the blue
coiled hose of the shower wand. The brass end on the hose simply pushes into the QD receptacle – a click will indicate it is
secure.
To remove the hose after use push the nickel ring in (towards habitat) and the brass end should pop out. Hose off your head,
your feet, your dog, etc. Use an exterior privacy enclosure for a full on shower if you like.
That pink tag in the picture has instructions for winterizing. They are repeated here:
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