Triple E COMMANDER - Tank Rinse; Dos and Donts Holding Tanks; Using On-Site Sewer Hook-Ups

12-9
12.2.4 TANK RINSE (COMMANDER ONLY)
The motorhome is equipped with a
built-in black water waste tank fl ush-
ing system. To aid in draining the
tank or to remove build-up or odors,
attach a water hose to the fl ush con-
nection in the utility compartment.
Make sure the black tank drain
valve is open when using the water
tank rinse system.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
Fig. 12-10 FLUSH CONNECTION (COMMANDER ONLY)
1.
DO
keep your holding tank clean using any
cleaner approved for recreational vehicle sani-
tation systems.
2.
DO
add a special deodorizer or chemical addi-
tive approved for recreational vehicle systems
to sanitize and improve the tank action.
3.
DO
keep your tank termination valve closed,
permitting the tank to get as full as convenient
before emptying.
4.
DO
keep both the tank termination valve(s)
closed and the drain cap tightly in place when
travelling to prevent spillage on the road.
5.
DO
use any soft, single-ply, non dyed, biode-
gradable toilet tissue.
6.
DO
open the bath vent to keep bathroom fresh.
7.
DON'T
put facial tissues, paper, permanent
(automotive) anti-freeze, sanitary napkins, or
household toilet cleansers in your holding tank.
8.
DON'T
put anything solid in your holding tank
which can scratch or damage the plastic.
12.2.5 DO'S AND DON'TS
HOLDING TANKS
12.2.6 USING ON-SITE SEWER
HOOK-UPS
When staying at a campsite for any period of time
where sewer hook-ups are available, the sewer
hose may be attached and left in place for the
duration of the stay.
However, ensure that dump valves are left closed
and are opened only once the tanks are full or
when you leave the campsite. This will keep solid
wastes in suspension allowing them to drain with
the liquids when the valves are opened. If the
valves are left open, the liquid wastes will drain
leaving the solids to collect on the fl oor of the black
water holding tank fl oor.
Should this happen, close the valves, fi ll the tank
with water and drive a few miles. A 1/4 cup of
dishwater detergent added to the tank will help to
clean it. The motion of the vehicle and the water
will dislodge the wastes and allow the tank to be
drained in the normal manner.