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12.2.3 DUMPING HOLDING TANKS
When dumping holding tanks:
1. Remove drain hose from storage compart-
2. Remove dust cap from drain outlet. Attach drain
3. Place the other end of the hose in sewer open-
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
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
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 from inside the drain hose.
6. Open grey water valve. Close as soon as tank
7. Add an odor control chemical to the black water
holding tank. These are available at any RV
8. Rinse the sewer hose thoroughly and store.
9. Replace the dust cover securely.
IMPORTANT
Holding tanks should be dumped
before travelling to eliminate
unnecessary weight while driving.