Shower Hose Vacuum Breaker; Exterior Shower; Toilet; Waste Water System (Holding Tanks) - Winnebago JOURNEY SE Instruction Manual

SHOWER HOSE VACUUM
BREAKER
After using the shower, you may notice water
dripping from the shower faucet assembly. The
dripping results when vacuum in the shower hose
(after closing the shower faucet) slowly releases
and allows water remaining in the hose to drain
down. This is a normal function of the shower
valve assembly and is not a leak or defect.
The International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials Standard TSC 21-85
(PAR. 4.3) states:
"Shower heads which incorporate shutoff
valves, shall have a minimum "drip rate" of one
(1) quart in thirty (30) minutes."
CAUTION
If items are placed into the shower tub
before shower valve vacuum release is
complete, they may become wet.

EXTERIOR SHOWER

The exterior auxiliary shower is located in the
water center compartment. This feature allows
you to do things such as rinse off sand or salt after
a swim, rinse off muddy boots, or bathe your pet
outside the coach.
Exterior Shower

TOILET

The toilet in your motor home is very similar
to the household type, except that it is designed to
use only a small amount of water per flush. It
uses a high velocity jet of water, producing a
swirl effect, to efficiently cleanse the bowl.
Important "Don'ts"
• Don't use facial tissue or regular toilet tissue in
the RV toilet. These will not disintegrate
sufficiently and will often cling to the sides of
the holding tank. Toilet tissue made
specifically for use in RV toilets and holding
tanks is available at most RV supply centers.
• Don't dispose of sanitary napkins or other
non-dissolving items in the toilet.
• Don't put automotive antifreeze or caustic
chemicals, such as laundry bleach or heavy
detergents into the toilet or holding tank.
These products may damage plastic or rubber
parts in the system.
Further Information
Please refer to the toilet manufacturer's
information provided in your Owner InfoCase for
operating and maintenance instructions.
WASTE WATER SYSTEM
(HOLDING TANKS)
The drainage system is self-contained and
uses two separate holding tanks to contain the
waste water until it can be dumped at an
appropriate waste water disposal site. This means
you can use the toilet, sinks and shower even in
areas where utility hookups are not available.
The waste drain (sewer) hose has a handle and
valve as a sanitary convenience feature. The
handle makes the hose easier to carry when
placing into a dump site receptacle and when
rinsing and storing. The valve end reduces the
chance of dripping from the hose.
NOTE:The dump valve drain outlet swivels
downward when necessary to avoid
bends in the drain hose which could trap
SECTION 7
PLUMBING
7-5