Operation Manual

Sanitary fittings
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143Caravan - 12-11 - EN
11.5 Emptying the water system
To empty and ventilate the water system, proceed as follows. This will avoid frost
damage:
 Position the vehicle horizontally.
 Switch off the 12 V power supply on the panel (Power Pack SE).
 Switch off the 230 V power supply on the 230 V automatic circuit breaker.
 Open all drain cocks.
 Take the cap off the cleaning opening of the water tank.
 Take out the stopper of the water tank.
 Open all water taps and set to the central position.
 Hang the shower handset up in the shower position.
 Take the cap off the opening for the water pump of the water tank.
 After fully emptying the system, drive a few kilometres so the remaining water
can run out of the tank.
 Allow the pressure pump to run for approx. 1 minute to dry it.
 Empty the waste water tank. Take note of the environmental tips in this chapter.
 Empty Thetford cassette. Take note of the environmental tips in this chapter.
 Clean the water tank and then rinse it out thoroughly.
 Let the water system dry for as long as possible.
 After emptying, leave all water taps on in the central position.
 Leave all drain cocks open.
Z If the vehicle is not used for several days or if it is not heated when there is a risk
of frost, empty the entire water system. Leave the water taps on in central posi-
tion. Leave the safety/drainage valve (if available) and all drain cocks open. Frost
damage to appliances, frost damage to the vehicle and deposits in water-car-
rying components can be avoided in this way.
Z Take note of the environmental tips in this chapter.