5.
Drain
pump
when one
is
provided. Because
of
the
check
valve
mechanism built into the
pump,
blowing the lines
will
not remove
the
water from the
pump
and tank.
Proceed
as
follows:
A.
Drain the tank through the drain provided.
B.
Replace
the
hose.
NOTE:
One
of the new anti-freeze solutions made for recreational
vehicle potable water systems under
the
manufacturer's directions
can
be
used
instead of the above.
6.
As
an added precaution, after water
has
quit draining
and
the
valves and faucets are still open, you
may
wish fa
apply
air
pressure (service
station
air hose)
to
blow out any
remaining
water that
may
be trapped.
7.
If
an anti-freeze solution
is
now
added
to
the
water
system
for
more positive protection,
be
sure it
is
of
a
type
approved for
potable water systems.
Do
not
use
automotive type anti-freeze.
Use non-toxic anti-freeze
only.
8.
Leave
all
faucets and
valves
closed during
storage.
Before
operating the
R.V.
again
be
sure
ro
sanitize the water system
in
accordance
with
the
instructions
on
Page
19.
Water
system drains are provided on your
R.Q.
(various locations
f~r
different
models)
so
that
water
lines
may
be purged
of
water for
sanitizing, storage, or winterization.
The
water heater has
a
separate
drain
built in (see manufacturer's instructions).
PREPARING
DRAWAGE
SYSTEM
FOR
STORAGE
&
mNTEREING
UNIT
FOR
ST0
The
entire drainage system
should
be thoroughly drained and flushed
with
fresh water.
The
following procedures are recommended:
1.
Completely drain holding tank(s) of waste material.
2.
Flush
sinks,
shower,
and
lavatory with solution
of
water.
Rinse
well and ailow solution to
drain
into
tanks.
3.
Agitate water in tank by rocking vehicle,
or
for more thorough
cleaning,
drive vehicle
for
a
few
miles. Drain
all
tanks again.
4.
Alternate
to
Step No.
3
is
to use
a chemical deodorant
and
let
mixture stand
a
few days and then drain.
5.
Flush
with
fresh water and
again
drain.
6.
Pill
traps and
partially
fill
ranks
with
an
anti-freeze
approved
for
use
in
plastic pipes. Normally
a
cupful
of anti-freeze poured
into
each drain
will
fill
the
trap.
USE
ONLY
NON-TOXK
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