JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 8 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS
8-5
Read the safety and operating information provided in the manufacturer’s manual
before attempting to activate the water heater. Make sure the water heater is filled
with water before use; even momentary operation of the water heater without
water in it may result in damage to the tank and/or controls.
Always open both the hot and cold water faucets when filling the fresh water tank
to allow air pockets to be forced out of the water heater.
Operating instructions
Read the safety and operating information provided in the manufacturer’s user
guide before attempting to activate the water heater.
Make sure the water heater is filled with water before use; even momentary
operation of the water heater without water in it may result in damage to the tank
and/or controls.
Draining and winterization
If the RV is to be stored over the winter months, the water heater must be drained
to prevent damage from freezing. It is recommended the water heater be drained
and bypassed during the winterization process particularly if introducing RV
antifreeze into the plumbing system.
Water heater bypass
Use the factory installed water heater bypass, available in most floor plans, to
avoid filling the entire water heater with RV antifreeze.
Fig. 8.4 Water heater bypass
To bypass the water heater close valves A and B, and open the mixer valve (valve
C). For normal camping usage of the water heater, reverse these instructions.
Water heater switch (if so equipped)
The "propane GAS" water heater switch enables propane operation of the water
heater. The "ELECTRIC" water heater switch enables electric operation of the
water heater
Odor from the hot water system
Many water supplies contain sufficient amounts of sulfur to produce an odor, often
called “sulfur water.” Sulfur water can be caused by a chemical action or by
bacteria. Generally, sulfur water is not harmful, only unpleasant to smell. Refer to
the water heater manufacturer’s owners manual for details on eliminating the odor
from sulfur water. Odor from sulfur water is not a service problem.
WARNING
If you smell propane gas then STOP! and follow the procedures listed in the
Propane System section of this manual before attempting to operate the
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