Triple E COMMANDER - Dumping Holding Tanks

12-8
12.2.3 DUMPING HOLDING TANKS
When dumping holding tanks:
1. Remove drain hose from stor-
age compartment.
2. Remove dust cap from drain
outlet. Attach drain hose se-
curely.
3. Place the other end of the hose
in sewer opening.
4. Make sure hose is lying fl at.
Open black water valve with a
quick pull. Move hose about
gently to ensure fl ow of waste
materials. When tank is empty,
close valve.
5. After tank has been drained,
run several gallons of fresh
water into the black water tank
through the toilet. Open the
dump valve to fl ush out any
residual wastes. After the tank
has been drained again, close
the valve.
a. Grey Water
Fig. 12-9 DUMPING VALVES
b. Black Water
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
NOTE
Do not open the grey water valve until
black water valve is closed. This will
prevent any black wastes from enter-
ing the grey water tank. Grey water
also rinses out any black water resi-
due left inside the drain hose.
IMPORTANT
Holding tanks should be dumped
before travelling to eliminate unnec-
essary weight while driving.
Fig. 12-8 STORAGE COMPARTMENT (COMMANDER ONLY)
6. Open grey water valve. Close after tank is
empty.
7. Add an odor control chemical to the black
water holding tank. These are available at any
RV center.
8. Rinse the sewer hose thoroughly and store.
9. Replace the dust cover securely.
a
b
Dumping Valves