Winnebago Ellipse User Manual page 111

Winterization Valve 2
(Located near water pump)
4. Remove and save the protective cap from the
end of the antifreeze siphon tube (which
connects to Winterization Valve 2). Insert the
end of the siphon tube into a pail or other
container with 2 to 3 gallons of non-toxic RV
antifreeze solution.
RV Antifreeze Siphon Tube
(Located near water pump)
-Typical View
• Insert into container of RV water system
antifreeze
Fill Lines
5. Turn the Water Pump switch ON.
6. Open each hot and cold water faucet handle/
knob in the coach – one at a time each in turn
until antifreeze solution just begins to flow
from the faucet, then close.
Do not forget exterior shower/wash station
knobs (if equipped).
.
7. Press the toilet flush pedal (or the "Normal
Flush" button on the wall control, if your
coach is equipped with an electric flush toilet)
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 Winterization Valve 2 to "Normal".
This will stop the flow from the antifreeze
siphon tube and revert the tank line flow to the
pump.
10. Replace the protective cap onto the end of the
antifreeze siphon tube to keep out insects and
debris when not in use.
Drain Appliances
11. At this time, if your coach is equipped with an
optional refrigerator ice maker, dishwasher, or
washer/dryer, the waterlines for these
appliances must also be drained. (See
"Winterizing Optional Appliances"
instructions at the end of this section.)
If not equipped with optional appliances,
proceed to the next numbered step.
Close All Drain Valves
12. Close all waterline drains and tank drain
valves to avoid contamination by dirt, insects,
or rodents.
13. Pour about one cup of RV antifreeze down
each drain for the galley sink, lavatory sink,
and shower/tub. This fills the drain trap pipes
to prevent holding tank odors from entering
the coach during storage.
Dump and Clean Holding Tanks
14. Completely drain the sewage and waste water
holding tanks at an approved waste disposal
site. Drain the sewage tank first so the
following waste water can rinse any waste
solids from the sewage drain outlet and sewer
hose.
15. Flush the sewage tank using the Black Waste
Tank Flush Inlet (if equipped).
SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
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