Helio O Series Owner's Manual page 29

antifreeze container, or 2) pour the antifreeze directly into
the drinking water tank using the inlet opening outside.
To winterize ALL of your pipes and valves, you will find this
pipe in RV stores as well as the plumbing antifreeze made
especially for this purpose.
• Plumbing antifreeze
Once the bypass is opened and the pump is connected to the
plumbing antifreeze container, start the pump and turn on a
faucet to create demand. Turn on one faucet at a time (hot
water and cold water), starting with the one farthest from the
pump. Wait for the antifreeze to flow from the faucet before
moving on to the next one, not forgetting the toilet, shower
head, outside handspray if applicable, etc.
Once the pipes are winterized, stop the pump and turn on
a faucet to eliminate pressure inside the pipes.
Once these steps have been followed, empty the rest of
the antifreeze in the sink. It is recommended to wipe off the
antifreeze that has dripped to prevent any stains caused by
this product.
• Battery
We suggest you remove your battery and store it in a
temperate place. During wintertime, it is also preferable to
charge your battery (1-2 AMP/hr) using a small automatic
maintenance charger.
• Storing surface
It is not recommended to store a trailer or other vehicle
on the grass for a long period of time given the humidity
given off by the soil. We recommend therefore, if possible, to
store your trailer on an asphalt or concrete surface. If this is
not possible, you can spread a black geomembrane on the
ground to cut off the direct humidity under the vehicle.
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3) Trailer dewinterization
Do not try to turn on the water heater or use the plumbing
system after winterization.
Dewinterize, rinse, and disinfect the water system before use:
1. Empty all holding tanks (fresh water and waste water).
2. Connect the watering hose to the fresh water fill line
connection and fill up the tank.
3. Start the water pump and turn on all the cold water faucets,
including the shower head and handspray if applicable.
Let the water flow until it is no longer pink and is clear.
Repeat for the hot water faucets.
4. Flush the toilet until the water in the toilet bowl is clear.
5. Empty the tanks once more.
6. Disinfect the water system. (See the related section in
this manual.)
7. Check the state of the anode in the water heater before
putting it back in place. It is recommended to change it
annually or according to manufacturer specifications.
When you are ready to use the water heater, turn the bypass
valve to the open position to allow water to enter and fill up
the water heater tank.