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5. Close all faucets including outside shower. Turn pump OFF.
6. Drain the system again, but don’t drain the water heater. Water heater bypass valves
(if so equipped): leave valves A&B closed and valve C open. Do not remove water
heater drain plug.
7. Close low point drains and fresh water tank drain.
8. Refill the fresh water tank with clean potable water. Use the gravity fill, (refer to Step
3 for specific instructions).
9. Open faucets and check that the chlorine taste is gone.
10. Drain the system one more time (See Draining the Fresh Water System)
11. Remove full system canister, insert the filter, and reattach canister to the mount. For
water heater bypass valves (if so equipped): Open valves A&B, close valve C.
12. Refill the fresh water system with clean water. When the water heater is full of water,
turn the water heater power ON.
WINTERIZING THE PLUMBING SYSTEM
Preparing your RV for colder weather or storage is very important for most states and
Canada. Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines and the water heater to
freeze.
If you chose to perform the winterization process yourself, please read and understand the
following information before starting. Contact customer service or your dealer for
questions about this procedure.
NOTE: The winterization process explained in this manual represents the typical
application. Your process may vary slightly due to varied plumbing configurations
between models.
Preparing your RV for colder weather or storage is very important for most states and
Canada.
Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines or the water heater to freeze.
There are two methods to winterize your RV:
1. Compressed Air Method:
This method uses compressed air to blow out any remaining water in the system after
initially draining water using drain valves. Tools required would be an air compressor and
a blowout plug.
2. Winterizing with antifreeze:
Requires non-toxic RV antifreeze in the water lines and does not require any special tools.
Use ONLY RV ANTIFREEZE in your fresh water system for freeze protection. No other
product or commodity should be used.
NOTE: 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. Antifreeze should be
kept out of the water heater.
The RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when it will be exposed
to temperatures at or below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to freezing are not covered under the
terms of the Towable Limited Warranty.
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