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NOTE: If a chlorine taste lingers in the water, flush the water system with
a solution consisting of one-quart vinegar to five gallons of clean water.
Re-flush as necessary. The vinegar solution may damage the water heater
or the water filter, so both must be bypassed again before performing this
operation.
Follow the steps outlined in Draining the Fresh Water System with one exception; do not
drain the water heater. Water heater bypass valves set to BYPASS (refer to Water Heater
Bypass section). Do not remove the water heater drain plug.
Remove the cartridge water filter (if equipped) and replace it with the bypass tube included
with your RV.
After draining the system:
1.
Water heater power should be OFF (both switches: electric and LP gas). Water heater
bypass valves should be set to BYPASS.
2.
Put the vinegar solution into the fresh water tank. Pour the vinegar solution into the
gravity fill using a hose (or funnel).
3.
Continue filling the fresh water tank with of clean (potable) water. Pour fresh water
into the gravity fill inlet using a hose (or funnel).
4.
Run water through all faucets (hot and cold, including outside shower) until chlorine
smell is gone. Turn the pump ON to send water through the lines.
5.
Close all faucets including outside shower. Turn pump OFF.
6.
Drain the system again, but do not drain the water heater. Water heater bypass set
to BYPASS (refer to Water Heater Bypass). Do not remove water heater drain plug.
7.
Close low point drains and fresh water tank drain.
8.
Refill the fresh water tank with clean potable water. Pour water in the gravity fill using
a hose or a funnel.
9.
Open faucets and check that the chlorine taste is gone.
10. Drain the system one more time (See Draining the Fresh Water System).
11. Remove full system canister, insert the filter, and reattach canister to the mount. Water
heater bypass valves set to NORMAL (refer to Water Heater Bypass section).
12. Refill the fresh water system with clean water. When the water heater is full of water,
turn the water heater power ON.
13. To verify water heater is full of water, turn on hot water faucets, turn pump ON. When
you get a steady stream of water through the hot water faucets, it should be full. Turn
off the pump and faucets.
Winterizing the Plumbing System
Preparing your recreation vehicle for colder weather or storage is very important for most
states and Canada. Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines and the water
heater to freeze. The RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when it
will be exposed to temperatures that will fall at or below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to freezing
are not covered by warranty.
Maintenance Record
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