Fleetwood 2015 Excursion - Water Tank Filling and Draining; Water Pump and Filter Service

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks
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2. Gravity ll –The external gravity water
ll is located on the exterior of the motor home.
The on-board water tank can be lled here. To
ll the fresh water tank, remove the cap, remove
the vent plug, and ll the tank using a potable
water hose.
Draining the Fresh Water Tank
Avoid leaving the water in the tank when the
motor home is not in use. Turn the water pump
OFF before draining the water tank. Whenever
possible, drain the fresh water tank before trav-
eling. Water in the tank will reduce the carrying
capacity of the motor home. See Motor Home
Loading section of the On The Road chapter.
The main water tank “quick-drain” valve is
located on the end of the water tank.
Water Pump
The on-board fresh water system is pressurized
by a self-priming, 12-volt DC pump. The pump
operates automatically when the pump power
switch is ON and a faucet is opened. When the
faucets are closed, the pump shuts off. A fuse at
the load center panel protects the pump circuit.
It can run dry for extended periods without dam-
age. See Electrical Systems chapter.
Turn the pump master switch ON to pressurize
the system. When a faucet is opened after the
initial lling of the tank, the water may sput-
ter for a few seconds. This is normal and is not
cause for concern. The water ow will become
steady when all air is bled from the water lines.
Water Pump Filter
Dirt, mineral scale, and organic matter are
ltered out of the fresh water system by an in-
line water lter on the inlet side of the water
pump. If you suspect a clogged lter, it is easily
removed and cleaned.
Inspect the lter after running the rst full tank
of water. Clean and inspect monthly thereafter.
The lter is located in the utility compartment
behind the service panel.
The water pump lter should be serviced when
the fresh water tank is empty. Water may con-
tinue to drain from the water tank when the l-
ter is removed for service.
1. Loosen the clamp at the inlet end of the lter.
2. Pull the water line off the lter.
3. Unscrew the lter from the water pump.
4. Turn each end of the lter and pull apart.
5. Flush out and clean screen.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
7. Operate the water pump and check for
leaks.
Fresh Water Tank Fill
CLOSED
MAIN WATER TANK DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN
Overlling the fresh water tank from a pressurized
source may cause damage to the water system.
Monitor water tank lling continually .
CAUTION