Fleetwood Coronado Owner's Manual page 32

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PULL THE HOLDING TANK KNIFE VALVE OPEN
WHEN THE PROTECTIVE CAP IS INSTALLED ON
THE PIPE. Always drain the tank into an acceptable
sewer inlet or dump station.
WARNING
HOLDING TANKS ARE ENCLOSED SEWER
SYSTEMS AND AS SUCH MUST BE DRAINED
INTO AN APPROVED DUMP STATION. BOTH
BLACKANDGREYWATERHOLDINGTANKS
MUST BE DRAINED AND THOROUGHLY
RINSED REGULARLY TO PREVENT ACCU-
MULATION OF HARMFUL OR TOXIC MA-
TERIALS.
Whenever possible, drain the holding tanks before
traveling. Waste water and sewage in the holding tanks
reduce the carrying capacity of the motor home. See
"Motor Home Loading" section of the "LIVING WITH
YOUR MOTOR HOME" chapter.
Drain the holding tanks only when they are at least 3/4
full. If necessary, fill the tanks with water to 3/4 full. This
provides sufficient water to allow complete flushing of
waste material into the sewer line.
During extended or semi-permanent hookups to sew-
age systems, waste materials will build up in the tank
and cause serious plugging if the tank valves are con-
tinuously open. In these cases, keep the valves closed
until the tanks are 3/4 full, and then drain into the sewage
system.
The holding tank drain valve outlet is to be used with a
removable termination fitting that locks onto the outlet
with a clockwise twist. Clamp the sewer drain hose to
this fitting. A protective cap should remain in place when
you are not draining the tanks.
NOTE: LOCAL OR STATE REGULATIONS
MAY PROHIBIT HIGHWAY TRAVEL UNLESS
THE HOLDING TANK OUTLET IS SECUREL Y
CAPPED.
To drain the holding tanks:
Attach the sewer hose to the holding tank outlet.
Insert the end olthe hose into the sewer or dump
station inlet, pushing it firmly far enough into the
opening to be secure. In some cases, adapters
may be necessary between the line and the inlet.
Arrange the sewer hose so it slopes evenly.
Drain the black water holding tank first. Grasp the
handle of the black water knife valve (the large
one) firmly and slide the valve open with a quick,
steady pull.
Allow enough time forthe tank to drain completely.
Rinse and flush thetankthrough the toilet. When
the tank is empty, push the handle in to close the
valve. Run enough water into the tank to cover
the bottom. This will aid the break up of solid
wastes.
Grey Holding Tank Dumping
Black Water Tank Dumping
To drain the grey water tank, repeat the steps
above using the small knife valve. This tank is
drained last to aid in flushing the outlets and
hose. The grey water knife valve may be left
open in a semi-permanent hookup.
Remove the sewer hose and cap the outlet.
Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water and
remove the sewer hose from the dump station.
Replace sewer or dump station covers.
PLEASE ... PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WHEN
DRAINING WASTES AT A CAMPSITE OR DISPOSAL
STATION. LEAVE THE SITE IN GOODORDER.ABOVE
ALL, DO NOT POLLUTE.