WINTERIZING THE PLUMBING SYSTEM
Preparing your RV for colder weather or storage is very important for most states and Canada. Failure to prepare
your RV may cause water supply lines and the water heater to freeze.
No commodity or product should be added to the fresh water system to ensure freeze protection other than RV an-
tifreeze. The RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when the RV will be exposed to tempera-
tures that will fall at or below 32°F (0°C). Repairs due to freezing are not covered under warranty.
1. Level the RV and drain the fresh water plumbing system.
2. Make sure the water heater 12-volt and 120-volt interior control switches are OFF.
3. At the Docking Station, turn the blue Anderson Valves to Winterize and the red Anderson Valve to Bypass.
4. OPEN the fresh tank drain, and CLOSE both low point drains.
Make sure to have enough RV antifreeze to winterize all fresh water lines. Several gallons may be required.
5. Insert the garden hose into a container of RV antifreeze solution attach the other end to the winterization fill.
6. Turn the water pump ON.
7. Open the hot water line on all the faucets (avatory, inside and outside showers, kitchen,) until RV antifreeze
begins to flow continuously.
8. Close the faucet hot water lines and repeat with the cold water lines on all the faucets. Do not forget to run RV
antifreeze through the toilet, sink and shower drains.
When you are done adding RV antifreeze
9. Be sure to blow out (with compressed air — max 70 PSI) the back tank flush line at the outside connection. An
alternative is to pump antifreeze in this dedicated line.
10. To prevent staining, wipe the RV antifreeze out of the sinks, shower (or tub), sink and toilet using a soft, dry cloth.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Both automotive antifreeze (ethylene
glycol) and windshield washer antifreeze
(methanol) are poisonous.
NEVER use these products in your fresh
water system. They are harmful and may
be fatal if swallowed.
It is important to read all instructions
and understand each step before begin-
ning the winterization process. It may be
easier to winterize the RV with another
person to assist you. If needed, contact
your dealer for assistance.
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