• Flush
out
and clean s::reen.
•
Reverse procedure to install.
• Operate the water pump and check for leaks.
Excessive Water Pressure
Some campground
water
systems
may
operate at
pressure
that
can damage the water system in your
motor
home or cause water pump
failure.
Your
RV
supply
dealer can advise you on the best choice regarding water
pressure regulators.
Water Pump Troubleshooting
The
water
pump
in
your
motor
home is a durable
device
that
will operate for years
with
little attention.
Most
water pump problems can
be
solved by a common-
sense approach. The following is a discussion
of
possi-
ble trouble spots and
what
to
do.
Pump
motor
does
not
operate
• Your
motor
home
has
two
water. pump
switches-
one MASTER
switch
and one in
the
pressure sen-
sing assembly
on
the pump head.
Be
sure the
"WATER
PUMP"
master switch is on.
Even
though
the
pump
operates automatically
when
a
faucet
is opened, the
pump
master
switch
has to be on
for
that
to
happen.
• Check battery condition
if
the 12V converter is
not
operating. If the.
battey
is discharged,
the
pump
won't
run.
• Check
the
fuse. The water pump fuse is located
on
the
electrical converter panel.
If
it
is blown, there
is a reason for
it. Check the pump wiring for shorts .
.
r·
Do
not
replace
the
pump
fuse
with
a fuse rated
r
,for
more
than
20
amps.
• Check
for
disconnected or corroded wires or ter-
minals. Clean and reconnect
if
necessary.
• In cold weather, check for pump freeze
up.
If water
is frozen in the
pump,
thaw
it
by
turning on the
compartment
light
DO
NOT
USE
A
roRCH
OR
OTHER
OPEN
FLAME. .
Pump
motor
runs
but
no
water
flows
•
Be
sure there is
water
in the fresh water tank.
Check level
at
the
monitor panel.
See
MONITOR
·
PANEL.'
.
• Check
inlet and
outlet
hoses and fittings. Look for
kinked
or
collapsed hoses, or loose clamps
that
could be letting air into the system. Avoid storing
anything
in
the
water
pump'
area. A heavy item
could
flatten
a !:lose or damage the inlet or outlet
hoses and fittings.
• Close Water tank valve.
Pump
runs
but
water
sputters
• This is normal after an initial filling of the fresh
water
tank and lines. It should stop after a
few
seconds.
•
If
sputtering continues, the water rank may be
23
almost empty. Add water
if
necessary.
• If sputtering continues, check
for
air leaks in tl
inlet side
of
the pump.
Pump cycles on and
off
when
all faucets are cios.
• Check for leaks
in
the water lines.
•
Be
sure tank drain valves
are
tightly
closed.
• The pump
may
have an internal leak. Refer
purr
repairs to an authorized Fleetwood
RV
Servic
Center.
Pump does
not
shut
off
• Water tank
may
be empty.
• Check battery condition. A
low
battery
will
aHm
the pump to run but
not
develop enough pressur
to shut off.
• The pump switch mechanism may be stuck.
GentJ'
tap the
switch
cap on the end
of
the
pump
witl
a screwdriver handle.
• If
the,
switch
mechanism needs replacing, refe
repairs to an authorized Fleetwood
RV
ServicE
Center.
Pump head leaks
• Tighten screws in the pump head assembly.
DC
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.'
•
The head may be cracked. This can be caused
by
stress failure,
but
is more likely caused
by
water
freeZing in
the
pump head. Refer repairs
to
an
authorized Fleetwood
RV
Service Center.
Pump does
not
prime
• Water tank may be empty.
• Filter may be clogged.
• Inlet hoses
may
be kinked
or
collapsed.
• Failure to prime may be caused
by
internal
pump
valve failure or foreign' material lodged in a valve
seat. These conditions require
pump
disassembly.
Refer these
repairif to
an
authorized Fleetwood
RV
Service Center.
THE WASTE
WATER
SYSTEM
The
waste water system in your
motor
home is made
up
of
sinks, tub, shower, toilet, plumbing drain
and
vent
lines, a
"grey
water"
holding tank and a
"black
water"
holding tank. The holding tanks make
the
system
com-
pletely self:-eontained and allow you
to
dispose
of
waste
water at your convenience. A flexible sewer hose is
re-
quired to connect the holding tank
outlet
to
the
inlet
of
an
approved waste water
dump
station or sewer
system.
The
drain plumbing
is
very similar to
that
used in your
home. The system is trapped and vented to prevent
waste gases from backing up into the
motor
home.
The
drain
plumbing
is
made
of
ABS
plastic,
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