Holding Tank Level Indicators; Holding Tank Heater; Waterline & Water Tank Drain Valves - Winnebago View Profile User Manual

SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
When using a sewer hook-up, keep the dump
valves closed until a tank becomes full or when
preparing to leave the site. This keeps the solids
in suspension, allowing them to be carried out
with the liquids when the dump valve is opened.
If the valve is left open, the liquids will drain off,
leaving solids in the tank. Should this
accidentally happen, disconnect the hose, fill the
tank about half full with water, and drive a few
miles to dislodge the solids. A few starts and
stops will aid in the process. Then reconnect the
hose and drain in the normal manner.
NOTE: Always keep sewage drain outlet
capped while sewage connection is not in use.

Holding Tank Level Indicators

See "Systems Monitor Panel" in Section 4 –
Appliances for further information on the
monitor panel and checking tank levels.
See "Specifications" in Section 1 –
Introduction for tank capacities for your model.

HOLDING TANK HEATER

–If Equipped
Your coach may be equipped with black water
and gray water holding tank heaters to allow use
of waste utilities in freezing temperatures. The
holding tank heater power switch is located near
the monitor panel. The illuminated switch will
glow when the power is on.
Holding Tank Heater Switch
(Located near monitor panel)
-Typical View
DO NOT operate the holding tank heater
unless you are providing a supplemental 12-volt
power source to recharge the house batteries.
7-10
This means either the shoreline cord must be
plugged into a 120-volt source, the auxiliary
generator must be operating, or the chassis
engine must be running (such as when driving
down the road). This will prevent excessive
discharge of the house battery.
NOTE: The holding tank heater pads are
electrical resistant-type heating
elements. This type of heating element
typically uses a large amount of current
while operating. If the tank heaters are
used without a recharging source, they
will drain the house batteries in a
relatively short period. Typically, the
batteries would not support overnight
heating without a supplemental charging
source.
WATERLINE & WATER TANK
DRAIN VALVES
The Waterline and Water Tank Drain valves
are used to drain water from the water tank and
the water supply lines when preparing the motor
home for storage or when sanitizing the water
system.
See the Water System Drain Valve Locations
chart at the end of this section for locations on
your model.
Waterline Drain Valves
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