Maintenance - SAFARI Trek 2002 Owner's Manual

WARNING: After using the shower, always turn off the water at the faucet. Keep
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AINTENANCE
The water system uses roto-molded plastic water tanks and vinyl tubing which deliver
non-toxic, non-metallic, pleasant tasting drinking water. It is immune to corrosion and
rust. To keep your water in drinkable condition the components must be kept pure and
clean. Never introduce anything into the system but clean, potable water (except as noted
in this section for cleaning.)
Flush the freshwater tank as often as possible. The tank has a drain valve located in the
basement. Fill the tank partially. Open the valve and let drain. Continue running water into
the tank for a time with the drain open. Close the drain.
At least once per year, fill the tank completely with a solution of baking soda and water,
After fifteen or more minutes drain the tank. Follow this by flushing the tank with clean
water.
The pump and pipes require no maintenance, but they should be periodically inspected for
leaks or other problems.
Never store the coach with water in the tank. Always drain completely. The tank, lines,
pump, and water heater all need to be drained. To drain the lines open all the faucets, the
shower flow valve, and the low-point drain valve. Give the system plenty of time to drain.
Close all valves and faucets when draining has completed to keep debris out of the system.
The water heater must be drained manually. This appliance is accessible through an exterior
access door. Remove the plug and open the pop-off valve. Allow the tank plenty of time to
drain.
We recommend blowing the lines dry with compressed air. First make sure that all the
valves are open, and apply the air pressure to the water fill spout using an air chuck. Do
this twice, with the selector valve both open and closed. Make sure that the air pressure
is not over 35 PSI. Use a water trap or similar device on the air compressor to prevent
the water tank from receiving air tank contaminants such as compressor oil or polluted,
condensed water.
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the shower drain plug locked when traveling.