Preventing Holding Tank Blockage; Termination Compartment Components - Damon Astoria Pacific Edition Owner's Manual

Chapter 6 - Plumbing Systems
HOW TO PREVENT
BLOCKAGE OF
DRAIN LINES
TERMINATION
COMPARTMENT
COMPONENTS
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Do not leave the termination valves in the open position or open
them prior to having the sewer hose connected. Do not remove the
termination cap with the termination valves in the open position.
The most common holding tank problem is blocking the drain lines, which can be
minimized by following a few simple suggestions:
• Prior to dumping, make sure your tank is at least 1/3 full.
• Keep the tank valves closed, and the termination cap on.
• Fill and cover the bottom of the tank with water after dumping is complete
and leave the water in the tank.
• Use only approved, biodegradable, toilet tissue designed specifically for
motorhome systems.
• Always use plenty of water when flushing.
• Do not put facial tissue, paper, or sanitary napkins into your holding tanks.
• Do not put solid objects into the tank which could puncture or scratch your
tanks.
The termination compartment has many operations. Listed below are the fixture call
outs and functions:
1. Exterior shower head. For washing animals, hands, sewer hose, or any exterior
cleaning job.
2. Termination valve handle. To open, grab handle, and pull outward. Make sure that
the drain hose is connected.
3. Termination cap. Remove this to install the sewer hose. Be sure that the termination
valves are closed before removing this cap.
4. Termination valve handle. To open, grab handle, and pull outward. Make sure that
the drain hose is connected.
5. Sewer holding tank flush attachment. Attach the city pressure hose and allow the
water to flow for three minutes. Be sure to open the termination valves and have the
sewer hose attached and draining into an approved waste disposal system.
6. Hatch cover. Open this and pass your city pressure hose through. Close with hose
passing through small opening in the cover.
7. Exterior faucet. For mixing the water temperature for the exterior shower head.
8. Compartment light. This is controlled by the compartment light switch at the entry
door.
9. Low point drains. Use these to drain your water tank and lines in
preparation for winterization.