Every Six Months; Annually; Winterizing - Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton Owner's Manual

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Every Six Months

• Inspect any slide-out for proper seal. If realignment is necessary, please contact an authorized Tiffin
Motorhomes Service Center.
• Inspect all exterior rubber seals and apply an UV inhibitor, such as 303 Protectant, as necessary.
• Change the battery in the smoke detector.
• Rotate tires as recommended by the tire manufacturer.
• Check all gas appliances for proper operation.
• Have the LP system inspected by a qualified technician.
• Lubricate the movable parts on the entrance step.
• Change the batteries in both the smoke detector and the CO/LP gas detector.

Annually

• Inspection of roof seams and joints should be performed by an authorized Motorhomes Service
Center. If resealing is necessary, it is the owner's responsibility and is not covered by the
Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty.
• Sanitize the fresh water system.
• Wax and buff all gel-coat surfaces on the vehicle as described previously in this chapter.

Winterizing

To store your motor home for the winter months, it is necessary to winterize the water system (Figure 13-16) to help
prevent freezing of this system. To do this, follow these instructions:
1. Drain all the water from the water system including the holding tank(s) and the water tank;
also drain the water filter, if installed. For the holding tank(s), open the gate valve(s) to
drain the tanks. *Turn off water heater before draining to prevent burning element out.
(NOTE: This procedure is to be performed only at a wastewater pumping station to
prevent dumping of contaminated water elsewhere. If an optional water filter is installed,
remove the filter cartridge and store it in a clean environment (e.g., resealable plastic
bag); empty any excess water from the filter housing and replace the housing.
2. Disconnect the inlet connection to the water pump [in the sanitation compartment under
the motor home. Attach the supplied, vinyl hose (via the plastic coupling on the hose) to
the inlet connection and hand tighten that connection; do not over-tighten.
3. Place the other end of the hose into a gallon of freshwater system antifreeze (one can refer to the local Tiffin
Motorhomes dealer or representative for the freshwater antifreeze formulation for your specific area).
NOTE: Do not use automotive antifreeze; use only antifreeze approved for RV applications; otherwise,
damage to the systems being protected may result.
4. Turn "on" the water pump to start the flow of antifreeze. Turn "on" each faucet, one at a time, and allow pure
antifreeze to run through that piping. Let about one cup drop into the drains to protect the traps.
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