Ect . 8: Plumbing System Volt Water Pump & Switch Athroom Tub / Shower; Faucets; Outside Shower - Jayco 2011 GreyHawk Owner's Manual

SECTION 8
PLUMBING SYSTEM
water heater. Make sure the water heater is
filled with water before using the water heater;
momentary operation of the water heater
without water in it can be detrimental.
Draining and winterization
If the RV is to be stored over the winter
months, the water heater must be drained to
prevent damage from
recommended the water heater be drained
and bypassed during
process particularly
antifreeze into the plumbing system.
Water heater bypass
Use the water heater bypass (located at the
back of the appliance) to avoid filling the
entire water heater with RV antifreeze when
winterizing or to allow water to flow into the
water heater for normal use.
For more information
Read the OEM operator's manual. If you have
further questions contact your RV dealer, the
OEM or Jayco Customer Service.
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UTSIDE HOWER
A handheld shower assembly with both hot
and cold water is available for washing or
rinsing with the outside shower.
1. Be sure the water heater is ON and had
sufficient time to heat the water.
2. Open the outside shower compartment
door.
3. If dry camping, be sure the 12-volt water
pump is ON.
4. Remove the handheld shower from its
holder.
5. Turn ON the hot and cold faucet knobs,
and adjust the water temperature as
desired.
6. To activate the handheld shower turn ON
the sprayer head attachment (some
models).
To cease operation, close the faucet knobs.
After the water has been allowed to drain from
the shower head, replace it in the outside
shower compartment. Any remaining water in
the shower hose will drip or run out; this is not
a leak but performs as intended.
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freezing. It is
the winterization
if introducing RV
F
AUCETS
Water temperatures over 125°F (49°C) can
cause severe burns instantly or death from
scalds; therefore, be careful when using
hot water. Always
temperature before showering or washing.
The faucets operate much the same way as
the faucets in your home. Make sure there is
sufficient water available and, if dry camping,
the 12-volt water pump is turned ON before
operating. To open the faucets, turn the hot
and cold knobs
temperature to your comfort level. Close the
faucets when a sufficient amount of water is
released.
The tub/shower faucet requires a vacuum
breaker when the shower hose and head are
used. There are two purposes for this
breaker:
□ To prevent siphoning water through the
hose from another fixture.
□ To prevent water from being contained in
the hose.
The showerhead DOES
complete shut-off valve (the complete shut-off
is at the faucet). The showerhead may drip
slightly in the OFF position after use; this is
normal and does not indicate a leak or defect.
There may be air in the plumbing lines that
will need to be bled out before a steady
stream of water comes from the faucet.
For more information
Refer to the OEM operator's manual.
B T / S
ATHROOM UB
Your bathing facilities in the RV function
similar to those in your home. Keep the water
heater and holding tank capacities in mind
when using the fresh water system. Long
showers are not suggested due to the limited
amount of water available. The used water
will drain through the plumbing pipes into the
grey water holding tank.
test the water
ON and adjust the
NOT have
HOWER
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