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Fresh water sources will vary by location. Build up lime deposits or
debris on the faucet screens will restrict or plug the flow of water coming
from the faucets. All faucet screens should be checked and cleaned every
two weeks of use.
• Faucet screens are normally located on
the outlet side of the faucet and held in
place with a threaded collar.
• Remove screen from faucet.
• Clean screen using a small soft brush and
a de-liming solution.
• Reinstall screen and check water flow.
Disinfecting the water system with chlorine bleach (superchlorination)
protects you and your family from bacteriological or viral contamination
from any common water source.
Disinfect the Water System:
• If the motorhome is new.
• If the motorhome has not been used in a long time.
• Every three months.
NOTE: The gravity fill is used to perform the task. Remove
cap off the gravity fill. Add the solution to the fresh water
tank(s). When finished, secure the gravity feed cap.
Use Following Procedure to Disinfect Water System:
• Remove water filter element and replace with diverter hose.
• Prepare a chlorine bleach solution using 1 gallon water and ¼
cup of chlorine bleach. Use 1 gallon of solution for every 15
gallons of tank capacity. Example: Add 2-2/3 gallons solution to
a 40 gallon tank. Add 4-2/3 gallons solution to a 70 gallon tank.
Add 6-2/3 gallons to 100 gallon tank. This mixture puts a 50
ppm (parts per million) residual in the water system, and acts as
a quick-kill dosage for harmful bacteria, viruses and
slime-forming organisms. Concentrations higher than 50 ppm
may damage the water lines and/or tanks.
• Turn the water pump OFF.
• Drain the fresh water tank. Water tank drain is located in the outside
water control compartment. Close the drain and poor the solution
into the fresh water tank using the gravity fill and a funnel.
• Turn the water pump ON. Open each faucet, in turn, and run the
water until you smell a distinct chlorine bleach odor. Do not forget
the hot water, tub and shower faucets.
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