tanks measure the levels at various points in the tanks.
To
check tank levels:
•
Press
"WATER"
or "HOLDING
TANK
1"
or
"2"
rocker switches. HOLDING
TANK
1
is
the black
water (toilet waste) tank, and HOLDING
TANK
2
is
grey water (sink and shower wastes).
• The
"E"
or
empty
indicator light will always
be
lit.
If
the tank is full,
all
lights will
be
on. Ughts
are sequential, and indicate
level in approximately
)4
tank increments.
If
the tank selected
is
approx-
imately
Y.
-full,
for
example, lights
HE",
")4
",
and
"y."
will be on. . .
•
Erroneous indications can
be
caused by:
a.
Water
with
low
mineral content.
Level
is
measured by a very
low
level electrical signal
traveling through the liqUid. Some water, very
low
in mineral
content
used in the fresh water
tank,
may
not
conduct the
Signal.
properly.
This
condition
may
be infrequent, but, can exist.
Check
the
panel reading when the fresh water
tank is filled.
b.
Material trapped on
the
sides
of
the holding
tanks
may
give a full reading when the tank is
actually
empty.
NOTE:
If
the
sensor probes mounted in the
tanks
get
coated
with
grease, the
monitor
panel
may
indicate falsely or
not
at all.
Avoid
pouring
grease,
oils,.
or
similar
substances
down
drains or .the toilet.
If
this
is unavoidable, the
holding· tank(s) should
be
washed
out
with
a so'!py
water
solution.
Sanitizing The. Fresh Water System
Sanitize the fresh water tank and piping at least once
a year, and whenever
the
motor
home sits
for
a pro-
longed period. This
will
help keep the tank and lines
fresh,
and will discourage
the
growth
of
bacteria and
other
organisms
that
can contaminate the water supp-
ly.
Use
a'
chlorine/fresh. water rinse
as
follows:
1.
Prepare a solution of 1/4-cup household liquid
chlorine bleach
(5%
soldium hypochlorite)
to
one
gallon
of
water for each
15
gallons of tank capacity.
2.
Close drain valves and faucets, pour chlorine solu-
tion into
the
fresh water tank filler spout.
and
com-
plete 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.
22
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,
the faucets, and drain valves.
You
can
now
fill
the
tank
with
fresh water, and the system
is
ready to
use.
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water
System
Water
system problems usually fall into
two
categories:
inherent system problems, and problems caused
by
neglect. System problems
are
usually the result
of
road
vibration, and campsite water pressure variations.
Pro-
blems
of neglect usually stem from failure to clean filters,
improper
winterization, and poor battery maintenance.
Most
water system problems can be avoided
by
cons-
cientious maintenance.·'
Leaks
Vibration, flexing
and
twisting while traveling can work
pipe fittings
lo,ose.
Check all plumbing for leaks
at
least
once a
year.
If
the water pump runs when a faucet is
.
not
open, suspect a leak.
Be
sure the tank drain valves
are
tightly closed.
Leaks
occur most often around thread-
ed
fittings.
If
necessary, tighten or clean and tighten
the fittings. Do not overtighten fittings. Connections
at
galley
and
lavy fixtures should
not
be
tightened
with
a wrench. They will normally
seal
with
hand-tightening.
If
a leak persists at one
of
the fittings, disconnect
it
completely and check
for
mineral deposits
or
other
foreign matter at the seating surfaces. Clean the sur-
faces thoroughly and reinstall the fitting.
Connections at the water
tank, pump and valves are
made with
special clamps. They can be replaced
with
standard aircraft type hose clamps.
Leaks
caused by freezing damage can
be
prevented
byprciper winterization
of
the system. See WINTERIZA-
TiON
section
of
this manual. Freezing damage is usual-
IY.
. extensive
and
may
include
a
burst
water tank,
split
piping, and a damaged water pump,
toilet,
and
water heater.
If
you experience this
type
of damage, repairs can best
be
made by
an
euthorized
Fleetwood
RV
Service Center.
Clogged Water Filter
Dirt, mineral
scale,
or organic matter
are
filtered
out
of the fresh water system by
an
in-line water filter on
the
inlet side of the water pump. If you suspect a clogg-
ed
filter,
It
is
easily removed and cleaned.
Inspect the filter after the first
90
days of
use,
clean
it if necessary,
and
inspect annually thereafter.
•
Loosen
the clamp at the inlet end
of
the filter.
•
Pull
the water line off the filter.
• Unscrew the filter from the water pump.
•
Turn
each
end
of the filter and pull apart .
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