HE
SYSTEMS
PLUMBING
lNSTRILTCTIONS
FOR
SANI[TLZING
POTABLE
WATER
SYSTEMS
OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
To
assure
complete sanitation
of
your
potable water
system,
it
is
recommended that the following procedures be followed on a new
system, one that has not been used for a period of time,
or
one
that may have become contaminated.
1.
Prepare a chlorine solution
using
one gallon of water and
1/4
cup of Chlorox
or
Furex household bleach
(5%
sodium
hypochlorite solution). Pour one gallon of solution into tank
for each
15
gallons of tank capacity.
2.
Complete filling of tank with fresh
water.
Open
each faucet and
drain
cock
until all
air
has
been
released from
the
pipes and
entire system
is
filled.
3.
Allow to stand
for
three hours.
4.
Drain
and
flush
with
potable
fresh
water.
5.
To remove
any
excessive cblorimle taste or odor which might
remain, prepal,
a
solution of one
quart
vinegar
to five gallons
water and allow this solution to agitate in tank
for
several days
by
vehicle motion.
6.
Drain
tank
and again flush with potable water.
FRESH WATE
Fresh water can be supplied to pump from two methods, either
from
direct city water hook-up or from a fresh water tank.
A
water
hose
from city water connection to supply faucet
needs
to
be
installed.
Press
handle on hand
pump
down and hold to receive
water. We recommend that a
35
Ib.
water pressure regulator be
used
{optional) to control pressure
and
insure safety
of
system.
Some
campgrounds
have
high water pressure
of
100
P.S.I.
and
over.
A
10
or 15-gallon water supply tank is provided in most models.
t"Jflseries have
a
5-gallon
jug.)
Use a hose to gravity
fill
the
water
tank. An overflow hose is supplied and connected
to
the
tank.
To
pump water, lift handle and down again, repeatedly to
obtain a pumping type effect.
This
will
draw water after about
3-5
times. Continue to pump until desired supply
has
been reached.
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