Beaver Contessa - Using Nontoxic Antifreeze

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10. If applicable winterize the washer/dryer
(see “Winterize the washer-dryer).
11. Use one (1) gallon of FDA approved
RV antifreeze to protect various water
drain lines in the motorhome. Pour
1 pint into both the kitchen and bath
shower drains. Pour 2 pints into the
bath sink drain. This will protect the
P-Traps, with some of the antifreeze
going into grey tank to protect the
drain valve. Open the valve on the
toilet. Pour another 3 pints into the
toilet, letting the antifreeze run into the
black tank to protect the drain valve.
Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks,
shower and toilet (after the antifreeze
is poured in) to protect the surfaces
from stains. Pour the last pint into the
washer-dryer drain.
WARNING:
Ensure the water is not hot when opening
the low-point drain lines. Hot water from
the lines can cause burn injuries.
Using Nontoxic Antifreeze
About eight gallons of FDA approved RV
antifreeze will be required to winterize the
motorhome.
WARNING:
Use only specifically designed, non-
toxic, FDA Approved RV antifreeze
for potable water systems. NEVER
use automobile engine antifreeze. If
ingested, antifreeze can cause serious
injury or death. ALWAYS keep
antifreeze away from pets.
WARNING:
Turn off the Aqua-Hot and allow it
to cool before starting winterizing
procedures. Hot water can result in
burn injuries.
1. Empty and ush the holding tanks. It
is not necessary to blow out the lines
with air.
CAUTION:
Ensure the fresh water tank is
completely drained as antifreeze will not
enter the fresh water tank.
2. Drain the fresh water tank (valve
located on fresh water tank in roadside
bay).
3. Remove water lter housing (located
behind the water service bay) and
install a diverter hose.
4. Open all low point drains and allow to
drain.
5. Close all faucets, drain
valves and low point
drains.
6. Turn winterizing valves
at the inlet side of the
water pump to the
Winterize position (see
illustration). Set the
winterizing hose into
the container of non-
toxic FDA approved
RV antifreeze. The end
of the winterization
hose is clamped in
place on the left side
of the service center.
7. Turn on the water pump.
8. Turn on all the faucets, one at a
time, hot and cold, starting with the
faucet farthest from the pump. When
antifreeze is present, let one cup ow
into the drain to ll traps and turn the
faucet off. DO NOT forget the toilet
and all outside faucets.
9. Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks
and shower to protect surfaces from
antifreeze stains.
10. Disconnect the power supply line for
the water pump.
NOTE:
Clean up spilled antifreeze immediately
to prevent permanent staining.
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Winterization hose located in Service Bay.