Winnebago Sunstar 26HE User Manual page 73

Water Heater Bypass Valve
-Typical View
(See "Water System Drain Valve Locations" chart at
the end of this section for location on your model)
2. Remove and save the protective cap from the
end of the antifreeze siphon tube (save cap to
cover tube after use).
3. Insert the end of the antifreeze siphon tube
into a pail or other container with 2 to 3
gallons of non-toxic RV antifreeze solution.
4. Turn the Winterization valve handle so that it
points toward the antifreeze siphon tube. (See
"Water System Drain Valve Locations" chart
at the end of this section for location on your
model).
RV Antifreeze Siphon Tube
and Winterization Valve
-Typical View
(See "Water System Drain Valve Locations" chart at
the end of this section for location on your model)
NOTE: Ensure that all drain valves are
Fill Lines
5. Turn the Water Pump switch ON.
6. Open each hot and cold water faucet handle in
7. Press the toilet flush lever and hold until
When Done Adding RV Antifreeze
8. Turn the Water Pump switch OFF.
9. Turn the Winterization valve so it points
10. Replace the protective cap onto the end of the
Antifreeze
Siphon Tube
Drain Water Heater
• Insert into
container of
11. Turn OFF the Water Heater power switch
RV water
system
antifreeze
12. Drain the water heater by removing the plug
Winterization
Valve
• Point toward
antifreeze
siphon tube to
winterize
CLOSED before pumping RV antifreeze
into the water system.
Refer to the "Water System Drain Valve
Locations" chart at the end of this
section for valve locations on your
model.
the coach - one at a time, until antifreeze
solution just begins to flow from the faucet,
then close.
antifreeze begins flowing into the toilet.
Leave small amount of antifreeze that remains
in the bowl.
toward the waterline to the water pump.
This will stop the flow from the antifreeze
siphon tube and revert the tank line flow to the
water pump.
antifreeze siphon tube to keep out insects and
debris when not in use.
before draining the water heater tank to avoid
damage to the heating element.
from the base of the water heater tank,
accessible from the outside of the coach
(requires socket and ratchet).
SECTION 7 -
PLUMBING
7-11