Water Heater Bypass Valve; Winterizing Procedure - Winnebago 2010 Sunstar Owner's Manual

SECTION 7 -
PLUMBING
Winterization Valve
(Typical)
WATER HEATER BYPASS
VALVE
Your coach may be equipped with a water
heater bypass valve for easier winterization of
water lines using RV antifreeze. See table at the
end of this section for valve location.
Turn the handle as shown to either bypass or
flow through the water heater.
7-8
FLOW position if draining water and blowing
out waterlines. Place in BYPASS position ONLY
Siphon
when using antifreeze solution in waterlines.
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WINTERIZING PROCEDURE

Method 1 - Blow Out Procedure
Winterization
1. Level the motor home and drain the entire
Valve
2. Open waterline drain valves and drain fresh
3. Open the Exterior Wash Station shower knobs
4. Turn on water pump and open all sink faucets
5. Press the toilet flush pedal and hold until
6. At this time, if your coach is equipped with an
Normal
Flow
Leave bypass valve handle in NORMAL
plumbing system as described in the
following steps.
water tank. (See Water System Drain Valve
Locations chart at the end of this section for
locations of drain valves on your model.)
(if equipped) and lay shower head on ground
to drain any water left in the shower line. Also
place the tip of your finger into the city water
inlet and gently press the backflow valve
"button" in the center of the inlet to drain any
water trapped in the inlet line.
and shower head knobs. Leave open after
water stops flowing.
water stops flowing in the toilet. Then turn
water pump switch off.
optional refrigerator ice maker, dishwasher or
washer/dryer, the waterlines for these
appliances must also be drained. Instructions
are included at the end of this section. If not,
proceed to the next step.
By-Pass
Mode