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Fixtures
NOTE: Some floor plans require the shower andlor lavy water to
be drained into the sewage tank.
Holding tank evacuation IS more effective in removing solids
when the tank is relatively full. DO
~OT
PULL THE HOLDING
TANK KNIFE VALVE OPEN WHEN THE PROTECTIVE CAP IS
IN THE SECURED POSITION. Always ensure that the tank is
evacuated into an acceptable sewer inlet or dump station.
TERMINATION FITTING.
WASTE WATER·DRAINING
1.
Grey-Water Holding Tank
2.
Grey-Water Knife Valve
3.
Drain· Line Y - Fitting
4.
Drain Cap
5.
Body-Waste Knife Valve
6.
Body-Waste Holding Tank
Toilet
TYPICAL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT
'. Waste water and sewage enter the holding tanks to be retained
until the tanks can be evacuated into a disposal area. Refer to
the information provided by your toilet supplier for use and
maintenance of your system .
....
1. Remove the sewer hose from the capped storage tube. The
hose has been compressed for storage but will extend as
needed.
2. Place a container under the drain outlet to catch
c .'
water
in the drain. Remove the protective cap from the ou'tlet by
turning it firmly counterclockwise.
3.
Place the sewer hose over the termination fitting and secure
by use of hose clamp.
4. Place the plastic termination fitting over the motor home
drain outlet and secure by turning firmly clockwise, being
careful that the clips catch firmly to hold the line in place.
5.
Insert the ground end of the sewer hose into
a
ground sewer
or· dumo station inlet, pressing it firmly far enough into the'
opening to be secure. In some cases, adapters may be
required between the line and the inlet. Arrange sewer hose
6.
7.
8.
between motor home outlet and dump station so that it is
free from dips.
Unlatch sewage holding tank (large) knife valve by removing
wire clip or unscrewing lock nut. Grasp the handle firmly and
slide the valve open with a quick, steady pull.
Allow suffic,,,nt time for the tank to be drained completely.
Rinse and flush tank. When tank is empty, push handle
inward to close valve. Reset locking device and replace cap.
The motor home is also equipped with a dual (grey
water) holding tank so repeat steps 7 and 8 for the small
knife valve. This tank is dumped last to aid in flushing
outlets.
9. Remove the sewer hose by turning termination fitting
counterclockwise.
1 O. Rinse out sewer hose with a separate fresh water hose or
supply, then remove line from ground inlet.
11. Stow sewer hose and fitting and replace sewer or dump
station cover.
PLEASE ... USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WHEN DRAINING
WASTES AT A CAMPSITE OR DISPOSAL STATION. LEAVE
.THE SITE: IN GOOD ORDER. ABOVE ALL, AVOID POLLUTION'
OF LAKES AND STREAMS.
.
DO'S
AND DON'TS - WASTE TANKS
DO
keep your holding tank clean uSing any cleaner
approved for recreational vehicle sanitation systems·
DO
add a special deodOrIZer or chemical additive approved
for recreallonal vehicle systems to sanitize and Improve
Ihe tank action
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