Sanitize the fresh water tank and piping approximately every
three months, and whenever the motor home sits for a pro-
longed period. This will discourage the growth
of
bacteria
and other organisms that can contaminate the water supply.
Use a chlorine/fresh water rinse
as
follows:
1.
Prepare a solution of )I, cup household liquid chlorine
bleach
(5% sodium hypochlorite) to one gallon of water for
each 15
gallons of tank capacity.
2.
Close drain valves and faucets, pour chlorine solution into
the fresh water tank
filler spout, and complete filling with
fresh water.
3.
Turn water pump switch ON. (Be sure you
have
12-volt DC
power.)
Open all faucets individually until water flows
steadily,
then turn off. This will purge any air from the lines.
4.
Top
off water tank with fresh water and wait three hours.
5.
Drain the entire system by opening all fresh water tank
valves, faucets, and plumbing line drain valves.
6.
Flush the system with drinking quality water. Let the fresh
water
flow through the system for
several
minutes to flush
out the chlorine solution.
7.
After you stop the flushing, close the tank
valve,
faucets,
and drain
valves.
You
can now fill the tank with fresh water,
and the system
is
ready to use.
BOUNdEII
PlUMbiNq
SYSTEMS
SANITIZING
THE
FRESH
WATER
SYSTEM