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MOTOR HOME STORACjE
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Open water faucets, then open the drain valves on HOT
and COLD water pipes. Leave these valves open.
Drain the water heater by opening the drain plug at the
bottom of the heater and the safety valve at the top.
Flush the toilet. Operate toilet sprayer, if equipped.
Drain the shower head by opening the valve. Let all
water drain out the tub spout. Leave the valve open.
When each faucet has been drained, close all faucets,
water line drain valves and the fresh water tank drain
valve, install the water heater plug and close the safety
valve.
Drain the waste water system by following the normal
procedure for draining the holding tanks. (See
Plumbing chapter).
Apply silicone lubrication to the knife valve actuator
rod(s).
Be sure ALL water from ALL plumbing fixtures has
been drained.
Close holding tank drain valves.
Pour approximately five gallons of approved non-toxic
antifreeze into the fresh water tank.
Turn the water pump master switch ON.
Open each cold water faucet, run the water pump and
let about a cup of antifreeze solution flow continuously
through each faucet. Close each cold water faucet.
Flush the toilet until the antifreeze solution flows
continuously. Release flush mechanism.
CAUTION
Draining the water sys-
tem alone will not provide
adequate cold weather
protection. If the motor
home is to be unheated
during freezing tempera-
tures, consult your dealer
for the best winterizing
procedure for your cli-
mate. Your dealer can
winterize
your
motor
home for you or can sup-
ply you with one of the
special antifreezes which
are safe and approved for
use in RV water systems.
Follow the instructions
furnished
with
the
antifreeze.
WARNING
Do not use automotive or
windshield
washer
antifreeze in the motor
home
water
system.
These solutions may be
harmful if swallowed.
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CopYRiqhr 1997, FlEETWood ENrERPRiSES,
INC.
All Riqhrs RESERVEd.
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