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Water Systems
SANITIZING THE
SYSTEM
MONITOR PANEL
Tank Capacities
110
You should sanitize and disinfect the fresh water system upon delivery of the unit and
at least once per year or whenever the motorhome is unused for prolonged periods
of time. This will help keep your water system fresh and discourage the growth of
viral and bacterial contamination, which may be contained in your water supply. Use a
chlorine and fresh water rinse as follows:
1.
Drain the fresh water tank by opening the drain valve. All of the faucets should
be in the closed or off position.
2.
Prepare a solution of 1/4 cup household liquid chlorine bleach (5% sodium
hypochlorite) to one gallon of water for every 15 gallons of tank capacity. Do not
pour bleach straight into tank. Bleach must be diluted in water prior to filling.
Example: Add four 2/3 gallons solution to a 70 gallon tank.
Add five 1/3 gallons solution to a 80 gallon tank.
Add six 1 gallon solution to a 90 gallon tank.
Add six 2/3 gallons solution to a 100 gallon tank.
This mixture puts a 50 PPM (parts per million) residual chlorine concentration
in the motorhome's water tank. This will act as quick-kill dosage for some
harmful bacteria, viruses, and slime-forming organisms. Concentrations
higher than 50 PPM may damage water lines and/or tank.
3.
Close all faucets and drains, and fill the fresh water tank with the rinse solution
through the potable water fill.
4.
Turn on the pump switch and circulate the rinse solution throughout the entire
system.
5.
Once the rinse solution has been circulated through the entire system, fill the
fresh water tank until it is full.
6.
Close all faucets and drains and let the system sit for approximately three (3)
hours.
7.
Drain the entire system.
8.
Flush the complete system with fresh water until chlorine odor disappears.
9.
Finally, close all drains and fill the fresh water tank as you normally would. Make
sure the water heater has water in it prior to igniting.
Chlorine is poisonous. Recap bottle and clean any
appliances used with soap and water.
The monitor panel allows you to quickly check the levels in the fresh water and waste
water tanks. Electrical sensors at various points on the tanks send signals to the
monitor panel. To check fluid levels, press and hold the test switch designated for the
tanks, and read the level indicators on the panel. The indicator is proportioned in thirds
with each light being lit up to the level that the tank contains.
Sometimes, residue on the sides of a tank, or water with a low mineral content will give
a false reading. Check the levels occasionally when you are sure of a tank's contents
to double check the accuracy of the monitor panel.
The monitor panel allows you to quickly check the levels in the fresh water and waste
water tanks. Electrical sensors at various points on the tanks send signals to the
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