Winterizing The Plumbing System - Jayco 2016 Jay Series Owner's Manual

SECTION 8 - PLUMBING SYSTEM
7. Drain the system again, water heater valves A&B closed. Bypass valve C is
still open.
8. Close low point drains and fresh water tank drain.
9. Refill the fresh water tank with clean potable water. Using Gravity fill. (Refer
to steps 3 & 4)
10. Run water through faucets (See Step 5 above). Check that the chlorine taste
is gone.
11. Close all faucets including outside shower (if so equipped).
12. Drain the system one more time (See Draining Fresh Water System)
13. Remove the clear tube and replace the cartridge filter (if so equipped). Open
the water heater valves (A&B), close bypass valve C.
14. Refill the fresh water system with clean water. When water heater is full of
water, turn the water heater gas valve ON, and light the water heater.
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Automotive antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and windshield washer antifreeze
(methanol) are poisonous. Never use these products in your fresh water
system. These products are harmful and may be fatal if swallowed
Preparing your RV for colder weather or storage is very important for most states
and Canada. Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines and the
water heater to freeze.
Use ONLY RV ANTIFREEZE in your fresh water system for freeze protection. No
other product or commodity should be used.
The RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when the RV
will be exposed to temperatures that will fall at or below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to
freezing are not covered under the terms of the Towable Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
The water heater must be drained to prevent damage from
freezing. It is recommended the water heater be drained and bypassed during the
winterization process particularly if introducing RV antifreeze into the plumbing
system. Ensure the water heater is bypassed, (Refer to Fig 8.6) antifreeze should
be kept out of the water heater.
There are two methods of winterizing your trailer based upon your model. Please
read, and understand the following instructions before beginning.
Air pressure method:
This method will utilize an air hose to blow excess water from the water lines.
NOTE: Recommended pressure is 40 PSI, exceeding this pressure may
rupture water line couplings and void your warranty.
1. Turn water heater gas valve OFF (if so equipped). (located outside RV)
2. Since you are not putting antifreeze into the water lines with this method,
open valves A&B on the water heater, valve C should be closed.
3. Make sure all holding tanks are empty and all drain valves OPEN.
4. Run the water pump until it is dry, this will take approximately 15-20 seconds.
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