Operating instructions
3.
Winterize the
LP
gas system. Your
LP
gas
dealer
or
service station will perform this
for you.
4. Winterize all appliances as outlined in the
individual operator's manuals.
5. Remove snow accumulations as often
as
possible.
Water System Winterizing
Read this section completely before performing
winterization.
CAUTION
Draining the water system alone will not provide ade-
quate cold weather protection. If the motor home
is
to
be
unheated during below freezing temperatures,
consult your dealer for the best winterizing procedure
for your climate.
Your
dealer can winterize your motor
home for you or can supply you with one
of
the spe-
cial antifreezes which are safe and approved for use
in
RV
water systems. Follow the instructions furnished
with the antifreeze.
WARNING
Do
not use automotive or windshield washer anti-
freeze
in
the motor home water system. These solu-
tions may be harmful if swallowed.
I. Remove water filter cartridge,
if
equipped,
and install the winterizing adapter.
2.
Drain the fresh water tank by opening the
water tank drain valve. Close valve when
drained.
3.
Turn water
pump
on (12-volt power must
be on).
4.
Open
a cold water faucet.
When
the flow
of
water stops, turn the
pump
off.
5.
Open
water faucets, then open the drain
valves on
HOT
and
COLD
water pipes.
Leave these valves open.
6. Drain the water heater
by
opening the drain
plug at the bottom
of
the heater and the
safety valve at the top.
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7. Flush the toilet. Operate toilet sprayer,
if
equipped.
8. Drain the shower head
by
opening
the
valve. Let all water drain
out
the
tub spout.
Leave the valve open.
9.
When each faucet has
been
drained, close
all faucets, water line drain valves
and
the
fresh water tank drain valve, install the
water heater plug and close the safety
valve.
10. Drain the waste water
system
by
following
the normal procedure for draining the
hold-
ing tanks. (See Plumbing chapter).
11. Apply silicone lubrication to
the
knife
valve actuator rod(s).
12.
Be
sure
ALL
water
from
ALL
plumbing
fixtures has been drained.
13. Close holding tank drain valves.
14.
Pour
approximately five gallons
of
approved non-toxic antifreeze
into
the fresh
water tank.
15. Turn the water
pump
master switch ON.
16. Open each water faucet, run the water
pump
and
let
about a
cup
of
antifreeze
solution flow continuously through
each
faucet. Close each water faucet.
17.
Flush
the toilet until the antifreeze solution
flows continuously. Release flush
mechanism.
18.
Your vehicle is equipped with a water
heater bypass. Winterize the
hot
water lines
by opening
each
hot
water
faucet, allowing
antifreeze solution to flow continuously,
and then close each faucet. This will
require considerably
more
antifreeze solu-
tion, and you may choose to
do
this step
before winterizing the cold
water
lines so
you
can
recycle the solution.
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NOTE
I
When filling the plumbing systems with antifreeze, be
sure
to
open and operate all fixtures
and
valves allow-
ing the antifreeze solution
to
flow freely.
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