Water Systems --- Section 6
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Waste Drain & Sewage Tanks
The waste drain system provides adequate and safe storage and/or discharge of waste materials. The
drain system uses ABS plastic piping and fittings connected to sinks, shower, toilet and holding tanks
draining to an outside termination. The motorhome should be reasonably level for optimum opera-
tion of the waste systems. The wastewater holding system consists of a grey water tank that stores the
sink, shower and laundry washer drain water, and a black holding tank that stores waste from the toilet.
Drain valves and a tank flush system dispose waste through a common termination. Each holding tank
has a separate drain valve dumping the waste water (grey water) and sewage (black water) through a
common single discharge outlet. The tank drain valves are located service center on the roadside. Use
the Aladdin™ System to monitor tank levels. When ready to drain the tanks, drain the sewage tank
first. Next, flush the black tank with the flush system. Close black tank valve after flushing tank. Drain
the grey water tank. Using this sequence helps to flush solids from the sewer hose. When traveling, it
is recommend both holding tanks be empty or less than half full.
Waste Drain Hose
A flexible three-inch sewer hose attaches between the termination drain and the shore facility. The
termination drain is adjustable and should be periodically exercised. Sewer hoses usually come in
10 or 20 foot lengths. The sewer hose is stored in a tube accessed through a door on the roadside next
to the rear tire. The shore fitting for the sewer hose may be a three or four-inch, male or female thread
pipe; or a four-inch pipe with no threads, covered by a metal plate. Different style of adapters are
available to fit most configurations. Hose ladders may also be purchased to support the hose.
It is important that the hose remains secure. Always tighten clamps and restraining devices
before use. Lay the hose inline between the termination outlet and the shore fitting. Restrain the hose
to prevent movement during use. Wear protective and/or disposable gloves when handling the sewer
hose.
To Exercise the Termination Drain:
• Grasp the drain firmly on both sides of the drainpipe.
• Swivel the pipe up and down several inches to exercise the internal O-rings.
• The drainpipe may be left in the upward position to prevent residual material from leaking
out.
To Attach the Hose:
• Remove sewer hose from carrier.
• Remove termination cap. Align coupler tangs with
termination tabs. Twist coupler clockwise 90º locking
coupler to termination outlet.
• Unscrew the access deck plate and feed the drain
hose through the opening.
• Rotate the drainpipe downward for maximum flow.
• Attach the other end of the hose to the drain serv-
ice. Restrain hose to prevent movement during use.
• Open the (small) grey water valve.
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SEWER HOSE
Plumbing Service
Center on roadside
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