Winnebago Sightseer 26P Manual page 75

3. Insert the end of the draw tube into a pail or
other container with 2 to 3 gallons of non-
toxic RV antifreeze solution.
Winterization Valve
(See Drain Valve Location chart at end of this section)
-Typical View
4. Turn the diverter valve handle so that it points
toward the suction tube.
Fill Lines
5. Turn the water pump switch on.
6. Open each hot and cold water faucet handle in
the coach, one at a time, until antifreeze
solution just begins to flow from the faucet,
then close.
Do not forget the exterior shower/wash station
knobs (if equipped).
7. Press the toilet flush pedal and hold until
antifreeze begins flowing into the toilet.
Leave small amount of antifreeze that remains
in the bowl.
When Done Adding RV Antifreeze
8. Turn water pump switch off.
9. Turn the diverter valve handle so it points
toward the waterline to the pump (as shown in
previous photo. This will stop the flow from
the suction tube and revert the tank line flow
to the pump.
10. Replace the protective cap onto the end of the
Drain Water Heater
Siphon
11. Turn off the Water Heater power switch
Tube
(insert into
container of
RV water
12. Drain the water heater by removing the plug
system
antifreeze)
Winterizing
Valve
(point toward
siphon tube for
winterizing)
13. Open the Pressure-Temperature Relief Valve
14. Reinstall the water heater drain plug and close
Drain Appliances
15. At this time, if your coach is equipped with an
suction tube to keep out insects and debris
when not in use.
before draining the water heater tank to avoid
damage to the heating element.
from the base of the water heater tank,
accessible from the outside of the coach.
(Requires socket and ratchet.)
Water Heater Drain Plug
(Remove with socket)
at the top right portion of the tank to prevent
air locking in the tank while draining.
Pressure Temperature Relief Valve
(Lift handle only when water heater is cold)
the P-T relief valve when drained.
optional refrigerator ice maker, dishwasher, or
washer/dryer, the waterlines for these
appliances must also be drained. (See
"Winterizing Optional Appliances"
SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
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