Water System Winterizing - Fleetwood Jamboree 1985 Owner's Manual

3. Place the plastic termination fitting over the
motor home drain outlet and secure by turn-
ing the fitting firmly clockwise. Be sure the
clips catch firmly to hold the fitting in place.
4. Insert the opposite end of the sewer hose
into ground sewer or dump station inlet,
pressing it firmly far enough into the open-
ing to be secure. In some cases, adapters
may be necessary between the line and the
inlet. Arrange the sewer hose so it slopes
evenly.
5. Dump the black water holding tank first. Un-
latch the black water knife valve (the large
one) by removing the wire clip or unscrew-
ing the lock nut. Grasp the handle firmly and
slide the valve open with a quick, steady
pull.
6. Allow sufficient time for the tank to drain
completely. Rinse and flush the tank through
the toilet. When the tank is empty, push the
handle inward to close the valve. Reset the
locking device. Even if you are parked at a
site with a semi-permanent sewer hook-up,
close the black water knife valve to allow the
waste to build up. The outlet will probably clog
if you leave the knife valve open continually.
Run enough water into the tank to cover the
bottom. This will aid the break up of solid
wastes.
7. To dump the gray water tank, repeat steps
5 and 6 for the small knife valve. This tank
is dumped last to aid in flushing the outlets
and hose. The gray water knife valve may
be left open in a semi-permanent hook-up.
8. Remove the sewer hose and replace the cap;
9. Rinse out the sewer hose with a fresh water
hose or other supply and remove the sewer
hose from the dump station.
10. Store the sewer hose and replace sewer or
dump station covers.
PLEASE . . . USE 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 and Maintenance
Since the holding tanks don't rely on any sophisti-
cated mechanical devices for their operation, they
are virtually trouble-free. The most common prob-
lem is also an unpleasant one - clogging. You can
minimize the chances of clogging by keeping the fol-
lowing considerations in mind:
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• Keep the black water tank knife valve closed.
Fill tank to at least 3/4 full before dumping.
Be sure to cover the tank bottom with water
after dumping.
• 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 chemi-
cal 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 anti-freeze,
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.
If the drain system does get clogged:
• Do not use harsh household drain cleaners.
• Do not use motorized drain augers.
• Use a hand-operated probe to loosen stub-
born accumulations. Seriously clogged P-
traps may require disassembly. Be careful
not to overtighten when reassembling.
• Sometimes the holding tank valve will get
clogged. In this case, a hand-operated auger
may be necessary. Be ready to close the
valve quickly once the clog is cleared. If the
seal gets damaged, it is easily replaced.
WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZING
If the motor home is to be stored unheated in tem-
peratures below freezing, the fresh water and waste
systems should be winterized.
1. Drain fresh water tank by opening the water
tank drain valve.
2. Turn water pump on. Open a cold water
faucet. When the flow of water stops, turn
the pu m p off.
3. After opening hot and cold water faucets,
open the drain valves on HOT and COLD
water pipes. These valves are located under
interior cabinets at floor level and drain
through the floor.