Owner`s manual

WATER SYSTEMS — 6
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2008 LAPALMA XL
Facial tissue is thicker, softer and
stronger than a rapidly dissolving tissue.
White toilet paper dissolves faster than
colored. To test tissue dissolving ability,
immerse one tissue square into a jar
of water. Shake the jar ve times to
determine how the tissue disintegrates.
DO NOT use any type of tissue that
remains in one piece. Paper designed
specically for holding tanks is available
at most RV supply stores.
NOTE:
Never dispose of sanitary supplies or
other non-dissolving items into the
system. Facial tissue, wet strength tissue,
paper towels or an excessive amount of
toilet tissue can create clogging in the
holding tank system.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use any products that contain
petroleum distillate or ammonia in
place of RV odor controlling chemicals.
Petroleum distillate or ammonia will
damage the ABS plastic holding tanks
and seals.
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What to Put in Holding Tanks
Grey Water Tank:
The grey water waste tank stores the sink,
shower and clothes washer (if equipped) drain
water. A reduced mixture of chemicals may help
to control odor in the grey tank.
Ensure that there is enough liquid in the
holding tanks prior to dumping the waste
holding tanks to provide a smooth ow through
the valve, drain pipe and drain hose. Empty
the waste holding tanks weekly to prevent
stagnation and overlling.
Black Water Tank:
Before initially operating the toilet, treat the
sewage holding tank with a pre-charge of water
and an odor-control chemical (available at most
RV supply stores). First, add approximately
three gallons of water to the holding tank. Next,
mix the chemicals, in accordance with the
manufacturer instructions, with approximately
one gallon of water. Pour mixture through toilet
to the holding tank. Be careful not to spill the
chemical on hands, clothing, toilet bowl or
carpet. Hot weather conditions may require
adjusting the amount of chemical used to control
odor. Repeat the chemical pre-charge to the
holding tank each time the tank is cycled.
WARNING:
Most chemical mixtures for holding
tank odor control are poisonous. Follow
the product manufacturer’s directions
and warnings when using holding tank
additive. DO NOT use any products that
contain petroleum distillate or ammonia
in place of RV odor controlling
chemical. Petroleum distillate or
ammonia will damage the ABS plastic
holding tanks and seals.
Waste Drain Hose
A exible three-
inch sewer hose
attaches between
the termination
drain and the shore
facility. Sewer hoses
usually come in 10
or 20 foot lengths.
The shore tting
for the sewer hose may
be a three or four-inch, male
or female thread pipe; or a four-inch
pipe with no threads, covered by a metal plate.
Different style of adapters are available to t
most congurations. Hose ladders may also be
purchased to support the hose.
It is important that the hose remains secure.
Always tighten clamps and restraining
devices before use. Lay the hose inline between
the termination outlet and the shore tting.
Restrain the hose to prevent movement during
use. Wear protective and/or disposable gloves
when handling the sewer hose.
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