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Turn off all faucets and showers and
allow the system to stand for four hours.
Drain the system and flush with fresh
water.
Flush with fresh water repeatedly until
the water system no longer smells or
tastes like chlorine bleach.
Remove water filter bypass hose and
store. Reconnect water lines to water
filter. Install the new water filter.
Turn water heater bypass valve to
Normal Flow position.
TIP
Use the same hose labeled for potable
water to introduce the chlorine
solution into the system. This will
disinfect the potable water hose at
the same time. Several flushes will be
required to remove chlorine residue
from the potable hose.
INFORMATION
Household bleach is 5.25% Sodium
Hypochlorite. Higher concentration
will increase PPM ratio.
FAUcET ScREENS
Fresh water sources will vary by location.
Build up of lime deposits or debris on the
faucet screen will restrict or plug the flow of
water coming from the faucets. Should the
flow of water reduce, the filter screen in the
faucet head may be clogged. All faucet screens
should be checked and cleaned every two
weeks of use.
Faucet screens ar normally located on
the outlet side of the faucet and held in
place with a threaded collar.
Remove screen from faucet.
Clean screen using a small soft brush
and de-liming solution.
Reinstall screen and check water flow.
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Typical Water Faucet
WASTE WATER SYSTEMS
Proper Waste Disposal
Dumping raw sewage from toilet holding
tanks, except at authorized dumping stations,
is universally prohibited. Most National, State
and private parks have either a central dump
facility or campsite hook-up for sewage.
Many modern rest areas along the interstate
now have dump stations available. Woodall's
Campground Directory, Trailer Life's RV
Campgrounds and Services Directory, Rand
McNally's Campground and Trailer Park
Guide, Good Sam Park Director (Good Sam
Club) and other similar publications list
dumping stations. Some major oil companies
offer dump facilities at selected stations also.
What Not to Put in Waste Holding Tanks
DO NOT use strong or full strength
detergents to deodorize and disinfect.
Use odor control chemicals made
especially for holding tanks.
DO NOT use any products that contain
petroleum distillate or ammonia in
place of RV odor controlling chemicals.
Petroleum distillate or ammonia will
damage the ABS plastic holding tanks
and seals.
DO NOT use automotive antifreeze,
ammonia, alcohol or acetone in holding
tanks. These products will dissolve
plastic.
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DO NOT dispose of table scraps or
cooking grease into the tanks. They can
clog pipes or damage termination valve
seals.
DO NOT dispose of sanitary supplies
or other non-dissolving items into the
system. Facial tissue, wet strength tissue,
paper towels or an excessive amount of
toilet tissue can create clogging in the
holding tank system.
DO NOT use any type of tissue that
remains in one piece. Paper designed
specifically for holding tanks is available
at most RV supply stores. Facial tissue
is thicker, softer and stronger than a
rapidly dissolving tissue. White toilet
paper dissolves faster than colored. To
test tissue dissolving ability, immerse
one tissue square into a jar of water.
Shake the jar five times to determine
how the tissue disintegrates.
What to Put in Holding Tanks
Grey Water Tank:
The grey water waste tank stores the sink,
shower and clothes washer (if equipped) drain
water. A reduced mixture of chemicals may
help to control odor in the grey tank.
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