Connecting services
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Connection of services are dealt with under
separate headings. In all cases become familiar
with manufacturers’ instructions.
Before making connections of any
description to the motorhome ensure ALL
equipment is turned off.
Fresh water system
(i) All fittings, including the holding tank, water
pipes, taps and connections are of food
quality material (to BS6920) and therefore,
should not affect the quality of the water
used. It is recommended however, that the
system is flushed through twice before it is
used for the first time, and always cleaned/
flushed after it has stood unused for a period
of time (eg over the winter period). Care has
been taken (using smooth bore pipes etc) to
eliminate as many water traps as possible.
(ii) When filling the fresh water system
remember to check that the water source
is suitable for use as drinking water and, if
you are using a hose pipe or water carrier,
that it is also made from nontoxic materials
(preferably food quality material).
(iii) The fresh water tank may be drained either via
a plug in the base of the tank accessible via
the cleaning hatch or by the drain tap situated
below the skirt panel (model specific).
(iv) The fresh water system is pressurised by a
pump which will continue to operate until it
senses a pre-set pressure in the system.
WARNING: If the fresh water tank is
completely empty the pump will be unable
to pressurise the system and will operate
continuously. In this situation it is essential
that, in order to avoid damage to the pump,
it is switched off using the pump isolator
switch on the distribution panel until such
time as the water tank has been filled.
Water filler inlet
Waste water system
(i) The waste water holding tank is secured
underneath the chassis of your motorhome
and is gravity fed.
(ii) In order to eliminate unpleasant odours as
much as possible, only smooth bore pipes
are used. These are fitted with waste traps
under the floor which should be cleaned
periodically by unscrewing the lid and
flushing with clean water.
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