Waterline And Tank Drain Valves - Winnebago Era User Manual

SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
NOTE: Sound of Waste Pump will change
significantly when tank is empty.
Gray Waste Tank Drain Valve
(Located in water service center)
Waste Pump Switch
(Located in the water service center)
6. Turn sewage drain hose valve COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to CLOSE.
7. Store sewage drain hose.
8. Add an odor control chemical to the sewage
holding tank through the toilet. These
chemicals are available at most RV stores.
NOTE: We recommend that you dump all
holding tanks before traveling to avoid
carrying unnecessary weight.
Using On-Site Sewer Hook-Ups
The sewage drain hose may remain attached to
the sewage drain outlet while the motorhome is
parked and connected to an on-site sewage hook-
up.
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WA RNING
Service inlet access must be closed when
utility connections are not in use.
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.
WATERLINE AND TANK DRAIN
VALVES
The waterline and tank drain valves are used
to drain water from the water tank and the water
supply lines when preparing the motorhome 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.