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

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4. Run water through all faucets (hot & cold, including outside shower) until chlorine
smell is gone. Turn the pump ON to send water through the lines.
5. Close all faucets including outside shower. Turn pump OFF.
6. Drain the system again, but don't drain the water heater. Water heater bypass valves
(if so equipped): leave valves A&B closed and valve C open. Do not remove water
heater drain plug.
7. Close low point drains and fresh water tank drain.
8. Refill the fresh water tank with clean potable water. Use the city water fill or gravity
fill, refer to Step 3 above for specific instructions.
9. Open faucets and check that the chlorine taste is gone.
10. Drain the system one more time (See Draining the Fresh Water System)
11. Remove Full System Canister, insert filter, and reattach canister to the mount. For
water heater bypass valves (if so equipped): Open valves A&B, close valve C.
12. Refill the fresh water system with clean water. Turn the water heater power ON when
the water heater is full of water.
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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. 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 maximum. Exceeding this pressure may
rupture water line couplings and void your warranty.
1. Turn water heater power OFF (if so equipped).
2. Make sure all holding tanks are empty and all drain valves are OPEN.
3. Run the water pump until it is dry, this will take approximately 15-20 seconds.
4. OPEN all faucets and drains, including outside shower faucets (if so equipped) and
hold the flush lever open on the toilet.
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