Monaco CAYMAN 2007 - Using Nontoxic Antifreeze

WAT E R SYSTEMS - 6
CAY M A N 2 0 0 7
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WARNING:
Ensure the water is not hot when
opening the low-point drain lines. Hot
water from the lines can cause burn
injuries.
Using Nontoxic Antifreeze
About three gallons of FDA approved RV
antifreeze will be required to winterize the
motorhome.
WARNING:
Use only specifically designed, non-
toxic, FDA Approved RV antifreeze
for potable water systems. NEVER
use automobile engine antifreeze. If
ingested, antifreeze can cause serious
injury or death. ALWAYS keep
antifreeze away from pets.
1. Empty and  ush the holding tanks.
2. Remove water  lter at kitchen sink and
replace with diverter hose.
3. Close all faucets, drain valves and low
point drains.
4. Turn water heater bypass valve to
bypass position. Remove drain plug to
drain water heater.
5. Connect the winterizing hose to the
Fresh Tank Fill/City Water connection
at the service center.
6. Turn the Fresh Tank Fill/City Water
Valve to the Tank Fill position.
7. Close the winterization valve located
between the water pump and fresh
water tank.
8. Insert winterizing hose into the
container of antifreeze.
9. Turn on the pump.
10. Open all faucets, one at a time, hot and
cold starting with the faucet farthest
from the pump. Turn the faucet off
when antifreeze appears. Hold the toilet
 ush mechanism open until antifreeze
appears.
11. Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks
and shower to protect surfaces from
antifreeze stains.
12. One gallon of FDA approved RV
antifreeze is needed to protect various
water drain lines in the motorhome.
Pour one pint into both the kitchen and
bath shower drains. Pour two pints into
the bath sink drain. This will protect
the P-traps, with some of the antifreeze
going into the grey tank to protect the
drain valve. Open the valve on the
toilet. Pour another three pints into the
toilet, letting the antifreeze run into the
black tank to protect the drain valve.
Use a soft cloth to wipe out the sinks,
shower and toilet (after the antifreeze is
poured in) to protect the surfaces from
stains. Pour the last pint into the washer-
dryer drain.
13. Disconnect power to the water pump.
NOTE:
Clean up antifreeze spills immediately
to prevent permanent staining.
NOTE:
Ensure the water is not hot when
draining the low-point drain lines. Hose
water from the lines can cause burn
injuries.
NOTE:
Some appliances, such as washing
machines and ice makers (varies
with options), may require special
winterizing procedures not covered in
this section. Refer to OEM manuals for
instructions and recommendations.
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