Waste Water System; Draining The Holding Tanks - Fleetwood 1993 American Eagle Owner's Manual

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WASTE WATER SYSTEM
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The waste water from the sinks and shower drains into the 'grey water tank;
the toilet drains into the black water tank. The holding tanks make the system
completely self-contained and allow -you to dispose of waste water at your
convenience. A flexible sewer hose is required to connect the holding tank
outlet to the inlet of an approved waste water dump stationar sewer system.
NOTE: Somerloor plans require the shower and/or bathroom
sink water to be drained into the black water tank.
The drain plumbing is similar to that used in your home. The system is
trapped and vented t01Jrevent waste gases from backing up into the motor
home. The drain plumbi!lg is made of ABS plastic, and is durable and resistant
to most chemicals.
TOILET
Your motor home is equipped with a marine-type toilet. Please follow the
operating instructions found in your Owner's Information Package.
DRAINING THE HOLDING TANKS
The holding tanks terminate in a valve arrangement that permits draining
each tank separately or together. The valves are called "knife valves". A blade
closes the opening in the sewer drain pipes. The blade is connected to a T-
handle that is pulled to release the contents of the tank(s). During self-
containment use, the sewer line is securely capped to prevent leakage of waste
material onto the ground or pavement. DO NOT PULL THE HOLDING
TANK KNIFE VALVE OPEN WHEN THE PROTECTIVE CAP IS IN-
STALLED ON THE PIPE. Always drain the tank into an acceptable sewer
inlet or dump station.
WARNING
Holding tanks are enclosed sewer systems and as
such must be drained into an approved dump station.
Both black and gray water holding tanks must be
drained and thoroughly rinsed regularly to prevent
accumulation of harmful or toxic materials.
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American Eagle
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1992
Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
ISSUE DATE: 9/92
All rights re-served