SECTION 7
JAYCO TOWABLE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
5. When you are finished, shut the water
faucets OFF.
Unlike your home, the RV does not contain a
water pressure balance valve. If someone is
using the shower, it is recommended that the
fresh water system NOT BE USED until they
are finished.
Maintenance
Read the manufacturer’s operator manual.
The tub and shower walls (if applicable) in
your RV are made of ABS plastic material.
Use a mild detergent soap and warm water to
clean (these cleaning instructions are similar
to those recommended for fiberglass tubs and
shower walls). Contact your RV dealer for
repair or replacement.
DO NOT use gritty or abrasive particle soaps
or scouring compound to clean ABS plastic.
Avoid using “Citrus” or biodegradable
cleaners which contain “D-Limonene.” They
will damage plastic materials.
WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM
(I
F SO EQUIPPED)
The water purification system is located under
the kitchen sink. If the water supply has not
been used for some time, allow the water to
flow for several minutes to flush the system.
When not in use, the water filter cartridge
should be stored out of freezing temperatures.
RV antifreeze will damage the water filter
cartridge. The manufacturer has supplied a
clear plastic bypass hose with fittings on
either end to replace the water filter cartridge
when the RV is being winterized. This clear
plastic bypass hose is re-usable; store it when
it is not in use.
Each new RV is winterized with RV antifreeze
before it is shipped to the dealer. To use the
water purification system the clear plastic
bypass hose must be removed and the water
filter cartridge installed.
Replacing the water filter cartridge
Replace the water filter cartridge at least once
a year.
1. Drain the fresh water system.
2. Place a container beneath the water
cartridge filter to catch any spillage.
3. Unscrew the fittings at the top and bottom
of the water filter cartridge. Pull the water
filter cartridge down and out of the fittings.
Insert the new water filter cartridge and
tighten the fittings securely by hand. Dispose
of the used water cartridge filter.
For more information
Refer to the manufacturer’s owners manual
and the label on the water filter cartridge.
DRAINING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
Permanent water tanks may be drained
through a valve located near the tank. A RV
with a demand pressure pump system will
have low-point drains attached to the water
lines (normally located near the water tank).
These low-point drains will release water in
the supply lines by opening the valves and all
faucets. The water heater has its own drain
plug. To drain the permanent fresh water
holding tank and supply lines:
1. Open all faucets, including the outside
shower faucet (if so equipped).
2. Open the “exterior fresh tank drain” valve
on the permanent fresh water holding tank
This knob turns 45° to open or close.
Fig. 7.6 Exterior fresh
water drain
3.
Open the “low point drains” by turning,
then pulling the handles up. As their
name
indicates, the valves will be at the lowest
point of water lines. As their name
indicates, the valves will be at the lowest
point of water lines. A label may be placed
on the outside of the RV to indicate where
the drains are located. The drains will
typically need to be opened from inside
the trailer. Once the label is found on the
outside of the trailer, go inside to find the
corresponding location of the drains.
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