Triple E EMPRESS SERIES - 14 Care and Maintenance Continued 5

12-9
EMPRESS
12.2.4 TANK RINSE
The motorhome is equipped with a built-in black
water waste tank fl ushing system. To aid in drain-
ing the tank or to remove build-up or odors, attach
a water hose to the fl ush connection in the utility
compartment. Make sure the black tank drain
valve is open when using the water tank rinse
FLUSH CONNECTION
12.2.6
USING ON-SITE SEWER HOOK-UPS
When staying at a campsite for any period of time
and providing that sewer hook-ups are available,
the sewer hose may be attached and left in place
for the duration of the stay.
However, make sure 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.
12.2.5 DO'S AND DON'TS
HOLDING TANKS
1.
DO
keep your holding tank clean using
any cleaner approved for recreational
vehicle sanitation systems.
2.
DO
add a special deodorizer or chemi-
cal additive approved for recreational
vehicle systems to sanitize and im-
prove 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)
and the drain cap tightly in place when travel-
ling to permit use of the system when 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