Holding Tank Care - Fleetwood 1996 Owner's Manual

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WASTE WATER SYSTEM
PLEASE ... PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WHEN DRAINING
WASTES AT A CAMPSITE OR DISPOSAL STATION. LEAVE THE SITE
IN GOOD ORDER. ABOVE ALL, DO NOT POLLUTE.
HOLDING TANK CARE
Since holding tanks don't rely on any sophisticated mechanical devices for
their operation, they are virtually trouble free. The most common problem is
also an unpleasant one - c1ogging.You can minimize the chances of clogging
by keeping the following considerations inmind:
Keep the black water tank knife valve closed. Fill tank to at
. least 3/4 full before draining. Be sure to cover the tank
bottom with water after draining.
Use only toilet tissue formulated for use in septic tank or RV
sanitation systems.
Keep both knife valves closed and locked, and the drain cap
tightly in place when using the system on the road.
Use only cleaners that are approved for use in septic tank or
RV sanitation systems.
Use a special holding tank deodorant chemical approved for
septic tank systems in the black water holding tank. These
chemicals aid the breakdown of solid wastes and make the
system much more pleasant to use.
Do not put facial tissue, paper, ethylene glycol-based or
other automotive antifreeze, sanitary napkins or household
toilet cleaners in the holding tanks.
Do not put anything solid in either tank that could scratch or
puncture the tank.
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