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8. Open the hot water line on all the faucets
(kitchen, lavatory, shower and outside
shower) until RV antifreeze begins to flow
continuously.
9. Close the faucet hot water lines and
repeat with the cold water lines on all the
faucets. Do not forget to run RV antifreeze
through the toilet.
When you are done adding RV antifreeze
10. Remove the clear hose from the container
of RV antifreeze.
11. To
prevent
staining,
antifreeze out of the sinks, shower (or tub)
and toilet using a soft, dry cloth.
To reduce the chance of contamination,
prevent the garden hose from coming into
contact with the ground. If needed, contact
your dealer for assistance.
B
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LACK
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E
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F
O
QUIPPED
Water from the sinks and shower flow into the
gray water (or waste water) holding tank.
Water from the cassette toilet (if so equipped)
will flow into the sewage (or black water)
holding tank.
Drain pipes
The drain pipes have a "P-trap" installed to
help prevent odors from escaping into the
park trailer. During travel, water from the P-
traps may spill and permit odors into the park
trailer. These odors come from food particles
decomposing in the tank. By adding water
and using a park trailer approved deodorizing
agent you will dissolve the contents faster and
will keep the drain lines and tanks clean and
free flowing. These chemicals are available at
a park trailer supply store or your dealer.
Vents
Another important part of this system is the
vent pipes and vents that release air from the
grey and black water holding tanks. The
exterior vent cap is attached to the roof and
must be kept clear of obstructions to perform
as intended. On some models, the vent pipe
may be part of the drainage system referred
to as a "wet vent" (water flows downward as
air flows upward in the same pipe).
wipe
the
RV
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YSTEM
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
B
/G
W
LACK
REY
ATER
Never travel with full black or grey water
holding tanks. This not only wastes your
fuel but depending on the location of the
tank(s), it can affect your tow vehicle
handling characteristics.
The weight of the holding tank contents is not
calculated into the park trailer cargo carrying
capacity (this extra weight would reduce your
available cargo capacity). Traveling with full
holding tank(s) could possibly cause you to
exceed the individual tire ratings and/or the
park trailer GAWR or park trailer GVWR.
Potential damage to suspension components,
such as springs, tires and axles, could result.
If your park trailer holding tank(s) are located
behind the axles, the weight of the full tank(s)
will reduce the hitch weight. Trailer sway and
other handling difficulties can be the result of
the hitch weight being too light.
Dump the gray and black water holding tanks
before traveling to avoid carrying unnecessary
weight. If you are dry camping and cannot
immediately empty your holding tanks, reduce
your vehicle speed until you reach a dumping
station. When connected to the sewer drain
line at a campground, keep the "black tank
drain" valve closed until the holding tank is at
least ¾ full. This should provide sufficient
water to assist in complete draining of the
black water holding tank. Repeat as needed.
Before using the park trailer or after dumping
the grey and black water holding tanks,
always add the proper amount of deodorant to
the black water tank to prevent malodors and
help break down holding tank contents
(unless winterizing). Follow the deodorant
bottle or package instructions. Driving to a
disposal
site
will
accumulated waste debris or solids from the
sides of the holding tanks.
SECTION 7
H
T
OLDING
ANKS
normally
loosen
any
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