Operating instructions
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14 THE WATER SYSTEM
14 a. THE UNICORN WATER SYSTEM
This water system has an on board pump which is located
in the vehicle (usually under a bed bunk). The exterior
tment is simply a lter in which your inboard pump
draws the water from the external water container.
Priming the System using the External Water Container
1. Adjust dust cover over water container opening
(please note dust cover should not be secured to
water container as air must be allowed to enter
container to replace water being drawn out).
2. Open one cold tap (e.g. kitchen sink).
3. Place carbon lter assembled to hose, into a full
water container.
4. Insert plug into wall socket and close lid to lock plug
in place (see g. 1).
5. Switch on 12 volt supply at main control panel located
by the exterior door.
6. Water will flow from the open tap expelling
any trapped air in a few seconds. The water may
at rst be greyish in colour which is quite normal;
the discolouration is due to harmless media being
ushed out of the new lter cartridge.
7. Close cold tap and open hot tap to expel any
remaining air in the water heater (this may take
up to 30 seconds). Then repeat this exercise with
the remaining taps in the caravan.
8. The system is now ready for use. Hose can be inserted
into plug groove (g. 2) to keep lter off the ground
while relling water container. Keep socket lid shut
at all times when plug is removed.
9. When the caravan is left unattended or water supply
has been allowed to empty to prevent the pump
running continuously, turn off at isolating switch.
10. Care should be taken when turning on any of the hot
taps after the water heater has been switched on as
steam can spurt from the tap whilst the hot water
system is lling.
Routine Maintenance
Ensure the hose adapter ‘O’ ring and the socket in the
housing are kept free from dirt.
Use only silicone or water based lubricant to inlet nipple
‘O’ rings on socket for lubrication.
Drain system thoroughly during the winter month, (see
separate winterisation instructions.)
Service inlet socket annually, (use Whale’s AK8834
service kit containing all serviceable parts.)
Replace the WF3000 water lter annually.
Cleaning Containers and the System
Cleaning instructions for both water containers and
the water system are detailed in general maintenance
section of the handbook.
Aqua-source Direct Mains Water Connection
(This is not included as standard equipment, but is
available from your nearest Bailey retailer).
• The Aqua-source ts simply and securely to your
Whale socket system.
• Comes with 7.5m of food grade lay-at hose, which
is compact for storage. (A further 7.5 extension hose
is available as an optional extra to extend the hose).
• The system is pressure controlled to protect your
caravan from sustaining damage to your water
system (plumbing connections should be checked at
the beginning of every season for frost damage or
loose connections).
When using an Aqua-source system, do not
sleep or leave the vehicle unattended without
turning off the water source.
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