What Not To Put Into The Holding Tanks; Waste Drain & Sewage Tanks - Monaco LaPalma Owner's Manual

• Do not use strong or full strength detergents to deodorize and
disinfect. Use odor control chemicals made especially for holding
tanks.
• Do not put automotive antifreeze, ammonia, alcohol or acetone in
holding tank. Some chemicals will dissolve plastic.
• Do not put large table scraps in the tanks. They could stick in or
damage the valve seals.
• Do not flush facial tissues, sanitary napkins or other non-dissolving
items into the system. Chemically treated for strength, the tissue will
not dissolve like toilet paper. Special holding tank tissue is available
at most RV supply stores. White toilet paper dissolves faster than
colored paper.
CAUTION: Do not use any products that contain
petroleum distillate or ammonia in place of RV odor
controlling chemicals. Petroleum distillate or ammonia
will damage the ABS plastic holding tanks and seals.
NOTE: Never dispose of sanitary supplies or other
non-dissolving items into the system. Facial tissue, wet
strength tissue, paper towels or an excessive amount of toilet
tissue can create clogging in the holding tank system.
The waste drain system provides adequate and safe storage and/or discharge
of waste materials. The drain system uses ABS plastic piping and fittings
connected to sinks, shower, toilet and holding tanks draining to an outside
termination. The motorhome should be reasonably level for optimum operation
of the systems. The wastewater holding system consists of a wastewater
holding tank (grey tank). The grey water tank stores the sink, shower and
clothes washer drain water. A sewage holding tank (black tank) stores
waste from the toilet only.
Drain valves and a tank flush system dispose waste through a common
termination. Each holding tank has a separate drain valve dumping the waste
water (grey water) and sewage (black water) through a common single
discharge outlet. The tank drain valves are located in the service center on
the roadside of the motorhome. Use the water monitor panel to observe tank
levels. When ready to drain the tanks, drain the sewage tank first. Next, flush
the black tank with the flush system. Drain the grey water tank. Using this
sequence helps flush solids from the sewer hose. When traveling, it is
recommend both holding tanks be empty or less than half full.
2004 • LaPalma
Water Systems
What Not to Put into
the Holding Tanks
Waste Drain &
Sewage Tanks
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