MOTOR
HOME
STORAqE
o Open a cold water faucet. When the flow
of
water
stops, turn the pump off.
o Open water faucets, then open the drain valves on HOT
and COLD water pipes. Leave these valves open.
o Drain the water heater by opening the drain plug at the
bottom
of
the heater and the safety valve at the top.
o Flush the toilet. Operate toilet sprayer,
if
equipped.
o Drain the shower head by opening the valve. Let all
water drain out the tub spout. Leave the valve open.
o 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.
o Drain the waste water system by following the
normal procedure for draining the holding tanks.
(See Plumbing chapter).
o Apply silicone lubrication to the knife valve actuator
rod(s).
o Be sure ALL water from ALL plumbing fixtures has
been drained.
o Close holding tank drain valves.
o Pour approximately five gallons of approved non-toxic
antifreeze into the fresh water tank.
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Turn the water pump master switch ON.
o Open each cold water faucet, run the water pump and
let about a cup
of
antifreeze solution flow continuously
through each faucet. Close each cold water faucet.
CAUTION
Draining the water sys-
tem
alone will not provide
adequate
cold weather
protection.
If the motor
home
is
to
be
unheated
during freezing tempera-
tures,
consult your dealer
for the best winterizing
procedure for your
cli-
mate. Your dealer can
winterize your motor
home for
you
or
can
sup-
ply
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.
WARNING
Do
not use automotive or
windshield washer anti-
freeze
in
the
motor home
water system. These
solutions
may
be
harmful
if
swallowed.
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