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Chapter 3 CARAVAN SERVICE SYSTEMS
thoroughly.
iv. The submersible pump should be shaken out and stored in a dry
place.
v. Open drain plug on water heater.
Caution: It is essential that the lever of ceramic ball mixer taps is fully raised and
in the central position. Failure to do this will not allow both the hot and cold
water system to fully drain and will result in frost damage.
Setting up the Water System
i. Refit old filters:
a) Check all plumbing connections.
b) It is recommended at this point to sterilise your water container
and flush the system through with a sterilising fluid.
v. Renew old filter after flushing system through. It is also
recommended that the water system is checked during annual service.
Caution: Frost damage cannot be claimed under warranty.
Shower tray
The shower tray cannot be expected to drain fully, some residual water
may remain which will require “mopping up”.
Waste (Grey) Water System
The waste water (often referred to as ‘grey’ water) from the caravan’s
sinks and shower tray are routed to two outlets just behind the offside
wheel.
When setting up your caravan short pieces of waste pipe hose should be
THE WATER SYSTEM (continued)