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CAUTION
DRAINING THE WATER SYSTEM ALONE
WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD
WEATHER PROTECTION. IF THE MOTOR
HOME IS TO BE STORED UNHEATED
DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES,
CONSU L T WITH YOUR DEALER FOR
BEST WINTERIZATION PROCEDURE
FOR YOUR CLIMATE. HE CAN WINTER·
IZE YOUR MOTOR HOME FOR YOU, OR
SUPPLY YOU WITH ONE OF THE
SPECIAL ANTIFREEZES WHICH ARE
SAFE FOR USE IN RV WATER SYSTEMS.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FURNISH-
ED WITH THE ANTIFREEZE.
WARNING
DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE OR WIND-
SHIELD WASHER ANTIFREEZE IN WAT-
ER tANKS. USE OF THESE COULD BE
FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
. DO'S AND DON'TS - WASTE TANKS
DO
keep your holding tank clean using any cleaner
approved for recreational vehicle sanitation systems.
DO
add a special deodorizer or chemical additive approved
for recreational vehicle systems to sanitize and
improve the tank action.
DO
guard against freeze-up.
DO
keep your tank knife valve closed, permitting the
tank to get as full as convenient before emptying.
DO
keep both tank knife valve(s) and the drain cap(s)
tightly in place when traveling to permit use of
the system when on the road.
DO
use any soft (single-ply) toilet tissue.
DON'T
put facial tissues, paper, permanent (automotive)
antifreeze, sanitary napkins, or household toilet
cleaners in your holding tank.
DON'T
put anything solid in your holding tank which can
scratch or damage the plastic.
WINTERIZING THE WATER SYSTEM
If the motor home is to be stored in temperatures below freez-
ing, the fresh water and waste systems should both be win-
terized as follows:
1.
Drain fresh water tank by opening water tank drain.
2.
Open the drain valves on HOT and CO LD water
pipes. (These valves are located under interior cabinets
at floor level and drain through the floor.) After all
water has been drained from the water pipes, close
faucets.
3.
Turn pump ON. Open a cold water faucet. When flow
of water has stopped, tu rn pu mp 0 F F.
4.
Drain water heater by opening drain plug at bottom of
heater and open safety valve. Also, open the hot water
faucets.
5.
Drain waste water system by following normal pro-
cedure for emptying holding tank (refer to paragraph
on Waste Water Draining.)
Have automotive coolant system tested to ensure that
vehicle is well protected to any anticipated freezing level, as
recommended in Chassis Operator's Manual.
The above is a basic procedure designed to be performed by
the motor home owner. In areas of extreme cold extra
protection can be obtained by scheduling a motor home
dealer to perform this winterization for you. He has specialized
equipment that will enable him to blow the water drain lines
clear.
WINTER STORAGE CHECKLIST
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
WATER TANK & PLUMBING LINES - Drain and protect
by filling with approved RV antifreeze.
WATER HEATER - drain.
SHOWE R HOSE - Drain and fill with antifreeze.
TOI LET - Drain, and depress pedal until antifreeze appears
in bowl.
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