Water Systems - Introduction; Water Tanks; Measurements & Calibration - Monaco 2009 Knight Owner's Manual

WATER SYSTEMS - INTRODUcTION

This section contains information
about the operation and care of
various water system equipment
found in the motorhome. Optional
water equipment will also be
discussed, so not all information
may be applicable to each
motorhome. More detailed information
with CAUTION or WARNING instructions for
various equipment, other than what is found in
this section, can be found in the OEM manuals
in the owner information box.
Water Consumption:
Newcomers to a self-contained motorhome
soon discover water does not last long unless
consumption is drastically reduced. For
example, less water can be used for showering
if the shower is turned off while soaping down,
then turned back on to rinse. Plenty of water
will be available to meet personal needs once
habits are adjusted.
Plumbing Overview:
The motorhome plumbing system may be
operated with or without shore services. The
plumbing system holding tanks include a fresh
water tank, a grey water tank and a black water
tank. The sinks, shower and optional clothes
washer drain into the grey tank, and the toilet
drains into the black tank. An onboard water
pump will supply all faucets and toilets with
water from the fresh tank. Close monitoring
of the holding tanks is necessary when shore
services are not available. A monitor panel is
located in the hallway. An optional monitor
panel can be located in the water service
center.
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Water Service Center:
The motorhome plumbing system can be
attached to shore services (city water and
sewer) at the roadside service center. The
service center includes the city water/fresh
tank fill connection and the grey and black
tank valves, drains and tank flush connections.
If shore services are available, the shore water
supply (city water) can be used to pressurize
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the water system so the onboard water pump
can be left off. The grey and black tanks share
a common termination drain. A sewer hose
can be attached from the termination drain to
the shore sewer facility. It is recommended to
leave the black tank drain valve closed and the
grey tank drain valve open when hooked to
shore services to avoid a clogged sewer hose.
Drain and flush the grey and black tanks after
dumping and/or prior to departure.
Fresh Water System:
The fresh water system
consists of a fresh water
tank, water pump, gravity fill
connection, water filter, a city/
fresh water connection and a water hose that
is marked for potable water use only. Proper
care of the hose is necessary. After each use,
drain the water hose and neatly coil the hose.
Attach the ends together to keep dirt, debris
and insects out of the hose. If the motorhome
has the optional power water hose reel, the
hose will be included. Coil hose on the reel
after each use and attach plug to keep debris
and insects out.
INFORMATION
Potable water is safe for human
consumption.
Waste Water System:
The waste water system consists of a liquid
waste holding tank (grey water), sewage
holding tank (black water), flush system, toilet,
sewer hose and drains.
WARNING
Water is electrically conductive. DO
NOT use any electrically powered
item or electrical outlet that may be
exposed to a water source. Such use
can result in a serious shock, causing
injury or death.

WATER TANkS

Measurements & Calibration
The motorhome is equipped with a monitor
panel to aid in managing the storage tanks.
The monitor panel is located on the Systems
Control Center in the
hallway area. A second
optional monitor
panel is located in
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Potable Water
the roadside water
Hose
service center. The
switch marked Test is
a momentary switch
which requires being
held down while testing
the level of the storage
tanks. Read the scale for
the desired storage tank
that is being monitored.
Each scale uses colored
lights along with a corresponding scale
reading.
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Monitor Panel (Optional)
Located in Service Center
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