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PLEASE ... PRACTICE 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 holding tanks don't rely on any sophisticated
mechanical devices for their operation, they are vir-
tually trouble-free. The most common problem is also
an unpleasant one-clogging. You can minimize the
chances of clogging by keeping the following con-
siderations in mind;
• Keep the black water tank knife valve closed. Fill
tank to at least
%
full before dumping. Be sure
to cover the tank bottom with water after
dumping.
• Use only toilet tissue formulated for use in sep-
tic 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 chemical
approved for septic tank systems in the black
water holding tank. These chemicals aid the
breakdown or solid wastes, and make the system
much more pleasant to use.
• Do not put facial tissue, paper, ethylene glycol-
based or other automotive antifreeze, sanitary
napkins, or household toilet cleaners in the
holding tanks.
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Do not put anything solid in either tank that could
scratch or puncture the tank.
If the drain system does get clogged:
• Use a hand-operated probe to loosen stubborn
accumulations. Seriously clogged P-traps may re-
quire disassembly. Be careful not to overtighten
when reassembling.
• Do not use harsh household drain cleaners.
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Do not use motorized drain augers.
• 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
temperatures below freezing, the fresh water and
waste systems should be winterized. The following
gUidelines will familiarize you with the items that need
attention. A detailed storage procedure is outlined in
the "PREPARING THE MOTOR HOME FOR LONG
TERM STORAGE" section.
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• Drain the fresh water tank by opening the water
tank drain valve.
• Turn water pump on (12-volt DC power on.)
Open a cold water faucet. When the flow of
water stops, turn the pump off.
Water Tank Drain
• After opening hot and cold water faucets, open
the drain valves on HOT and COLD water pipes.
These valves are located in the water utility com-
partment and drain out the bottom of the motor
home.
• Drain the water heater by opening the drain valve
at the bottom of the heater and open the safety
valve. Open the hot water faucets.
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Open all cold water faucets, and depress the
flush pedal or pull the flush levers on the toilet.
When each faucet has been opened, drained, and
closed, close the water line drain valves.
• Drain the waste water system by following the
normal procedure for draining the holding tanks.
• Install all protective caps:
• Water tank fill
• City water inlet
• Waste tank drain outlet
CAUTION: DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM
ALONE WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD
WEATHER PROTECTION. IF THE MOTOR HOME
IS TO BE UNHEATED DURING FREEZING TEM-
PERATURES, CONSULT YOUR DEALER FOR THE
BEST WINTERIZING PROCEDURE FOR YOUR
CLIMATE. YOUR DEALER CAN WINTERIZE YOUR
MOTOR HOME FOR YOU OR CAN SUPPLY YOU
WITH ONE OF THE SPECIAL ANTIFREEZES WHICH
ARE SAFE AND APPROVED FOR USE IN RV
WATER SYSTEMS. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
FURNISHED WITH THE ANTIFREEZE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE OR WIND-
SHIELD WASHER ANTIFREEZE IN THE MOTOR
HOME WATER SYSTEM. THESE COULD BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
If the motor home is to be stored during freezing
temperatures, see "PREPARING THE MOTOR HOME
FOR LONG TERM STORAGE" section of this manual.
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