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Connections at the water tank, pump and valves are made
with special clamps. They can be replaced with standard air-
craft type hose clamps.
Leaks caused by freezing damage can be prevented by prop-
er winterization of the system. See Storage chapter of this
manual. Freezing damage is usually extensive and may
include a burst water tank, split piping, and a damaged water
pump, toilet, and water heater. If you experience this type of
damage, repairs can best be made by an authorized
Fleetwood dealer.
Sanitize the fresh water tank and piping approximately every
three months, and whenever the motor home sits for a pro-
longed period. This will discourage the growth of bacteria
and other organisms that can contaminate the water supply.
Use a chlorine/fresh water rinse as follows:
1. Prepare a solution of X-cup household liquid chlorine
bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite) to one gallon of water for
each 15 gallons of tank capacity.
2. Close drain valves and faucets, pour chlorine solution into
the fresh water tank filler spout, and complete filling with
fresh water.
3. Turn water pump switch ON. (Be sure you have 12-volt DC
power.) Open all faucets individually until water flows
steadily, then turn off. This will purge any air from the lines.
4. Top off water tank with fresh water and wait three hours.
5. Drain the entire system by opening all fresh water tank
valves, faucets, and plumbing line drain valves.
6. Flush the system with drinking quality water. Let the fresh
water flow through the system for several minutes to flush
out the chlorine solution.
7. After you stop the flushing, close the tank valve, faucets,
and drain valves. You can now fill the tank with fresh water,
and the system is ready to use.
CopYRiq/n 1997, FLEETWood ENrmpRisES, INC.
All Riq/m RESERVEd.
PIUMbiNq SYSTEMS
SANITIZING THE
FRESH WATER
SYSTEM
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