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Storage
3. Winterize the Propane system. Your
Propane dealer or service station will per-
form this for you.
4. Winterize all appliances as outlined in the
individual operator’s manuals.
5. Remove snow accumulations as often as
possible .
Water System Winterizing
Read this section completely before performing
winterization .
1. Remove water lter cartridge, if equipped,
and install the winterizing adapter.
2. Drain the fresh water tank by opening the
water tank drain valve. Close valve when
drained.
3. Turn water pump on (12-volt power must
be on).
4. Open a cold water faucet. When the ow of
water stops, turn the pump off.
5. Open water faucets, then open the drain
valves on HOT and COLD water pipes.
Leave these valves open.
6. Drain the water heater by opening the drain
plug at the bottom of the heater and the
safety valve at the top.
7. Flush the toilet. Operate toilet sprayer, if
equipped.
8. Drain the shower head by opening the
valve. Let all water drain out the tub spout.
Leave the valve open.
9. When each faucet has been drained, close
all faucets, water line drain valves and
the fresh water tank drain valve, install
the water heater plug and close the safety
valve.
10. Drain the waste water system by following
the normal procedure for draining the hold-
ing tanks. (See Plumbing chapter).
11. Apply silicone lubrication to the knife
valve actuator rod(s).
12. Be sure ALL water from ALL plumbing
xtures has been drained.
13. Close holding tank drain valves.
14. Pour approximately ve gallons of
approved non-toxic antifreeze into the fresh
water tank.
15. Turn the water pump master switch ON.
16. Open each water faucet, run the water
pump and let about a cup of antifreeze
solution ow continuously through each
faucet. Close each water faucet.
17. Flush the toilet until the antifreeze solu-
tion ows continuously. Release ush
mechanism .
18. Winterize the hot water lines by opening
each hot water faucet, allowing antifreeze
solution to ow continuously, and then
close each faucet. This will require consid-
erably more antifreeze solution, and you
may choose to do this step before winteriz-
ing the cold water lines so you can recycle
the solution.
NOTE
When lling the plumbing systems with antifreeze, be
sure to open and operate all xtures and valves allow-
ing the antifreeze solution to ow freely.
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WARNING
Do not use automotive or windshield washer anti-
freeze in the motor home water system. These solu-
tions may be harmful if swallowed.
!
Draining the water system alone will not provide ade-
quate cold weather protection. If the motor home is
to be unheated during below freezing temperatures,
consult your dealer for the best winterizing proce-
dure for your climate. Your dealer can winterize your
motor home for you or can supply you with one of
the special antifreezes which are safe and approved
for use in RV water systems. Follow the instructions
furnished with the antifreeze.
CAUTION
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