accessed by removing the cup holders. The cup holders lift up and out of the
armrest. In the twin bed model there two under the curbside bed accessed
by lifting the mattress. The fresh water tank drain valve is located on the front
of the tank under the motorhome. The water heater drain valve or plug is lo-
cated on the water heater and is accessible through the exterior water heater
access door. Remove the plug or open the valve and allow water to drain. If
a level surface is not available, park the motorhome facing slightly uphill until
water draining ceases and then downhill until water draining ceases.
4. Follow winterizing instructions for your toilet on the preceding page of this
manual.
5. While the water is draining from the systems remove, drain, and store the wet
bath and the exterior shower hoses and shower heads.
6. After the water has stopped running, apply at least 60 lbs. of air pressure
at the city water inlet. This can be accomplished at a service station if no
air compressor is available. Air fittings with regulators can be purchased for
the city water inlet. Be sure the toilet flush valve and shut off valve, all drain
valves, and faucets are open and the pump outlet hose is disconnected.
7. Water pump: Remove quick connect outlet fitting from the pump and turn the
pump on just for a second to pump out any remaining water from the pump
head and lines from the tank. Check the water pump strainer to be sure no
water remains. There should be very little water if the tank is drained. Be sure
to have a catch pan or a rag under the pump to prevent water from spilling
into the RV. Leave the fittings disconnected from the pump until the system
is ready to be used again. Leave a note on the water pump switch that the
plumbing is not connected.
8. Remove the house batteries from your motorhome and store in a cool dry
place where there is no danger of freezing. It is very important for optimum
life of your battery to check it periodically and to keep it fully charged. This
is especially true in winter months, when the temperature may drop below
freezing. If the period of storage is for 30 days or less, you may turn off the
battery disconnect switch rather than remove the battery. Continue to check
and recharge the battery as needed, at least weekly in severe weather.
9. Remove any items (food, cosmetics, etc.) from the interior that might be
damaged by freezing, or might damage the motorhome if containers break.
For additional winterizing protection, add non-toxic antifreeze (approved for
drinking water systems) to your water lines using the following procedure:
1. Reconnect all lines except the one to the pump inlet port and close all drain
valves.
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