Starcraft 2005 - Water System Operation and Maintenance; Sink Drain, Demand Pump, and Water Heater; Toilet, Shower, and Water Tank Sanitization; Draining Water System for Storage

When
an
optional
water
heater
is
installed
a
conventional
hot/cold
mixing
faucet
willbe
installed.
This
faucet
will
operate
on
12
volt
demand
pump
or
city
water
pressure.
Sink Drain
The
outlet
port
for
the
sink
drain
is
located
directly
beneath
the
sink
area
under
the
trailer.
Connect
a
black
garden
hose
to.
the
sink
drain
fixture
and
run
it
to
a
park
service
septic
outlet
or
drain
directly
into
a
portable
holding
tank...
NOTE:
Sink
drainage
through
a
garden
hose
will
be
very
slow.
The
longer
the
hose
is,
the
slower
it
will
drain.
To
avoid
contaminating
your
water
system,
use
a
white
hose
for
fresh
water
and
a
black
hose
for
drainage.
If
you
use
buckets,
paint
or
label
them.
Demand Pump
The
pressure
in
the
internal
water
system
comes
from
a
12
volt
demand
pump.
Open
the
faucet
the
first
time
you
turn
on.
the
demand
pump
until
the
water
flows
steadily,
then
close
the
faucet.
When
the
system
is
pressurized,
the
pump
will
stay
off
until
you
use
water,
Then
the
pump
turns
on
to
meet
the
demand.
If
it
turns
on
between
uses,
check
the
system
for
leaks.
Do
not
run
the
pump
when
the
tank
is
empty.
Before
breaking
camp,
turn
the
pump
switch
to
off
and
make
sure
it's
off
by
turning
on
the
cold
water
faucet.
When
you're
sure
the
pump
is
off,
close
the
faucet.
See
step
4
under
Storage,
page
27,
for
cold
weather
protection,
Water Heater
‘The
water
heater
will
fill
automatically
either
from
the
fresh
water
tank
orwhen
connectedto
the
city
waterfill,
When
filling
the
fresh
water
tank,
open
a
hot
water
faucet
briefly,
with
the
Pump
switch
“ON"
to
allow
the
water
heater
to
fil.
Make
sure
the
water
heater
is
full
before
trying
to
light
it.
NOTE:
See
the
instructions
providedbby
the
manufacturer,
of
the
water
heater
for
important
operating
and
safety
information,
NOTE:
When
draining
the
water
heater,
use
a
1-1/16"
socket
to
remove
the
drain
plug.
The
drain
plug
is
also
the
sacrificial
anode
which
protects
the
tank
from
chemical
deterioration
and
electrolysis.
As
the
water
heater
is
used
and
aged,
the
anode
will
deplete.
It
will
have
a
rather
disgusting,
eaten
away
appearance.
This,
is
normal.
When
completely
or
mostly
gone,
it
should
be replaced.
12 Volt Cassette Toilet
Availableasanoptiononsomemodelsthe
12voltrecirculating
tolletis
a
completely
self-contained
unit
thatrequires
no
outside
water
connection
or
inside
holding
tank.
Complete
operating
instructions
are
included
in
the
manufacturer's
literature
in
the
Owner's
Packet.
Shower
Before
shower
use,
remove
the
cap
from
the
shower
drain
under
the
floor
and
replace
it
with
a
90
degree
hose
fitting,
provided
with
the
shower
option.
Either
connect
to
a
portable
holding
tank
or
use
a
garden
hose
to
drain
into
the
park
service
or
a
bucket.
A
“Y”
connection
to
the
sink
drain
will
reduce
the
amount
of
hose
needed.
To
use
the
shower
be
sure
the
drain
is
open.
Open
the
on
the
shower
head
to
wet
down
and
then
shut
off
the
water.
This
maintains
proper
temperature
and
conserves
water.
Once
fully
lathered,
switch
“ON”
and
rinse,
20
NOTE:
To
prevent
excessive
moisture
buildup,
use
cross-ventilation
when
the
weather
permits,
but
also
open
the
vent.
Sanitizing
the
Water
Storage
Tank,
Sanitize
the
fresh
water
storage
tank
periodically
using
chlorine
solution
followed
by
several
clear
water
rinses.
Propare
a
solution
of
1/4
cup
of
household-type
liquid
chlorine
bleach
to
one
gallon
of
water
for
each
16
gallons
tank
capacity.
Close
drains
and
valves,
pour
chlorine
solution
into
the
storage
tank,
and
complete
filing
the
tank
with
fresh
water,
Open
faucets
in
turn
until
water
flows
steadily
to
purge
air
from
tines.
op
off
the
tank
with
fresh
water
and
allow
the
solution
to
work.
for
three
hours.
Drain
the
tank
and
flush
the
entire
system
with
fresh
water.
Wf
the
chiorine
taste
lingers,
pour
a
solution
of
one
quart
of
vinegar
and
five
gallons
of
fresh
water
into
the
tank
and
allow
it
‘to
remain
there
for
a
day
or
two,
agitated
by
the
normal
motion
of
driving.
Then
drain
the
tank
and
flush
the
system
until
the
vinegar
taste
disappears,
DO
NOT
use
contaminated
system
until
lt
has
been
cleaned
and
thoroughly
flushed
(4
-
6
Keep
children
away
from
unit
Is
safe
to
drink.
flushes), with wat
until the wat
Draining
the
Water
System
and
Heater
Ifthe
camperis
to
be
stored
in
temperatures
below
freezing,
the
fresh
water
system
should
be
drained
as
follows:
1.
Empty
the
frosh
water
storage
tank
by
opening
the
tank
drain
valve.
If
the
tank
is
above
the
floor,
the
valve
is
on
the
end
of
the
tank
and
is
accessed
from
inside
the
camper.
If
the
tank
is
under
the
floor,
inthe
frame,
the
tank
drain
is
under
the
floor
also,
to
the
rear
of
the
tank,
off
tothe
side,
hanging
from
the
frame.
The
drains
that
are
accessed
from
inside
the
camper
are
attached
directly
to
the
end
of
the
tank
with
a
piece
of
white
hose
connected,
which
passes
through
the
floor,
Rotate
the
valve
handle
to
open
the
valve
to
drain
the
tank.
The
drain
valve
for
tanks
under
the
floor
is
a
push-pull
“T"
handle.
To
open
the
valve,
pull
the
handle
outward.
To
lose
the
valve,
push
the
handle
back
in.
2.
Turn
the
pump
to
“On’
and
open
cold
water
faucets.
3.
Turn
the
pump
to
“Off”
when
the
flow
of
water
stops.
4.
Open
the
drains
on
the
hot
and
cold
water
pipes
located
under
floor
of
unit.
The
drains
consist
of
male
pipe
thread
fittings
with
screw
on
caps.
See
Fig.
27.
5.
Open
the
drain
valve
on
the
bottom
of
the
water
heater,
as
woll
as
the
water
heater
safety
valve.
See
Fig,
28.
Fig. 27,
Low point drains