Storage
19. Pour one cup
of
antifreeze solution down
each drain.
20. Install all protective caps:
Water tank fill
City water inlet cap
Waste tank drain outlet cap
21.
If
your refrigerator
is
equipped with an ice
maker, winterize it as follows:
1.
Shut off the water supply valve to the ice
maker.
2.
Place a shallow pan under the water
solenoid valve.
3. Remove the inlet fitting to the ice maker
water solenoid valve. Drain the water
from the supply line.
4. Remove the plastic nut and water line
from the outlet side
of
the water solenoid
valve. Drain water from the line.
5. Cycle the ice maker several times while
blowing compressed air through the
water solenoid valve. Be sure all water is
out
of
the solenoid.
NOTE:
Your
motor
home
dealer
can
do
this
for
you.
6. Reconnect and tighten the lines on the
solenoid valve. Leave the water supply
turned
off
until temperatures are above
32°F/O°C.
7.
DIY
out the ice maker mold assembly
with a soft cloth.
Place the bail arm to
the
UP/OFF
position.
REACTIVATING THE MOTOR HOME
AFTER STORAGE
If
the motor home was properly and carefully
prepared for storage, taking it out
of
storage will
not be difficult. The following procedure check
list assumes that you stored the motor home
with care.
If
you didn't, and extensive freeze
damage or other serious deterioration has
occurred, please consult your dealer
or
an
authorized Fleetwood Service Center for advice.
12-4
1.
Thoroughly inspect the outside
of
the vehi-
cle. Look for animal nests in wheel wells,
under the hood,
in
air cleaner
or
in other
out
of
the way places.
2.
Remove all appliance vents, .ceiling vent
and air conditioner coverings. Be sure all
furnace, water heater, and refrigerator
openings are clear and free
of
debris or
insect nests, webs, etc.
3.
Open all doors and compartments. Check
for animal
or
insect intlUsion, water dam-
age, or other deterioration.
4. Check all chassis fluid levels - engine oil,
engine coolant, power steering fluid, brake
fluid, transmission fluid, rear axle oil.
5. Check charge level in batteries. Refill and
recharge
as
necessary. Reinstall batteries
if
necessary. Be sure cable ends and terminals
are clean and free
of
corrosion. Check
Chassis Operafor'sIOwner's
Guide/ManlUll
for any instlUctions on
resetting chassis computer after battery is
reinstalled.
6. Check tire pressures. Inflate to specified
cold pressure.
7. Remove covering from inside windows.
8.
Open vents and windows for ventilation.
9. Be sure engine instlUments indicate proper
readings. Run engine up to operating tem-
perature.
Shut engine down. Check all flu-
ids. Top up
if
necessary.
10. During engine
IUn,
check the operation
of
headlights, tail-lights,
tum
signals, backup
lights, clearance lights, license plate light,
emergency flashers.
Operate the vehicle air
conditioner.
I(
air conditioner does not
work, or unusual sounds occur, have the
system checked by a qualified air condi-
tioner technician.
11.
Drain, flush, and sanitize the fresh water
system
as
outlined in the
Plumbing
chapter.
12. Install a new water filter cartridge (if
equipped).
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