Operating instructions
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14. THE 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 discoloration 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 winterization 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.
Aquasource Direct Mains Water Connection
(This is not included as standard equipment, but is
available from your nearest Bailey retailer).
• The Aquasource ts simply and securely to your
Whale socket system.
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• Comes with 7.5m of food grade layat hose,
which is compact for storage. (A further 7.5
extension hose is available as an optional extra
to extend the hose).
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• The system is pressure controlled to protect
your caravan from sustaining damage to your