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ater Systems
ater Systems
General Information
It is hard to imagine how much
water you use everyday when you are at
home. Newcomers to self contained
motorhomes soon discover that water
does not last very long unless consump-
tion is drastically reduced. For
instance, you can use less water for
showering if you wet down, turn off
water while soaping, then turn on water
to rinse. This way a good shower uses a
gallon or less of water. There is plenty
of water to meet your needs once you
adjust your habits.
There are two different water sys-
tems in your motorhome. The fresh water
system consists of the fresh water tank,
water pump, water heater and a city water
connection. The waste water system con-
sists of a waste holding tank (gray water),
a sewage holding tank (black water), toilet
and drains.
The control panel for these two sys-
tems has a water pump switch, water
heater switch and level indicator lights for
tanks. To check water level of all tanks
push test button on left side of panel.
Water Pump
A water pump is used to pressurize the fresh water system when it is not connected
to city water. The water pump is totally automatic and self-priming, operating on
demand as water is used. The pump is located in an outside water connection panel
compartment on the road side of motorhome. To operate pump, check water level in tank
from the control panel; refill if necessary (see “Fresh Water Tank Fill”). Open all valves
and faucets except drain valves. This includes hot and cold water valves, all faucets, and
shower. Make sure water heater bypass valve is set to NORMAL FLOW position (see
“Water Heater Bypass System”) so that water can run into your water heater. Turn pump
on by pushing switch on control panel and wait for water lines and hot water tank to fill.
Monarch 4-1
MONACO
2000
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