The tank must be drained completely
prior to travel.
1. Locate the 2-way valve attached to the
side of the on-board tank.
2. Turn the 2-way valve to the open position
shown below.
3. The water will drain from the tank beneath
the caravan.
4. Once all the water has been drained turn
the 2-way valve to the closed position
shown below.
To fully drain the water system see
previous section entitled Drain Valve.
DRAINING AND WINTERIzATION OF THE WATER
S
YSTEM
Bailey caravans may be in use all the year
round, however, when not in use (even for
short periods) this procedure should be
followed.
One night in freezing temperatures is all that is
required for expensive, permanent damage to
occur within the water system.
Ensuring that all water is removed from the
caravan’s pipework, taps and appliances will
reduce the risk of frost damage occurring.
Frost damage can occur when water left in the
system freezes and expands. This causes the
pipework to split, crack or burst.
1. Ideally position the caravan so the drain
valves are the lowest point, e.g. tilt the
caravan.
2. Switch off the 12v supply for all pumps at
the main control panel.
3. Open all taps/mixers to the mid position,
including the external shower (if fitted).
4. Remove the shower handset (including
the external shower if fitted) and shake
the water out.
5. Open the water heater drain valve and
leave open.
6. Open the on-board tank drain valve (if
present) and leave open.
7. Where grey waste tanks are fitted, remove
all sink plugs and open the drain tap.
8. Open all other drain points (if present).
9. External water components – shake water
out of pump/aqua-source and store inside
the caravan.
The shower tray cannot be expected to drain
fully, some residual water may remain which
will require ‘mopping up’.
It is essential that the level of ceramic
ball mixer taps is fully raised and in
the central position. Failure to do this
will not allow both the hot and cold
water system to fully drain and will
result in frost damage.
Frost damage cannot be claimed
under warranty.
ON INITIAL SETUP AFTER WINTERIzATION
• Check all the plumbing connections.
• Sterilise the water container and flush the
system through with a sterilising fluid.
• It is recommended that the water system
is checked during the annual caravan
service.
When cleaning the water system at the start
or end of the season it is advisable to use non-
chlorine-based sterilising fluid.
Flush the system thoroughly to remove the
effective fluid traces.
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