NORTHWOOD 2004 series Owner's Manual - page 16
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FRESH WATER FILL INSTRUCTIONS: (See Diagram Page 16A) The access door for the fresh
water fill spout is located on the “driver” side of the camper. The fill spout is connected by a hose to
the onboard fresh water storage tank. There is a small vent hole adjacent to the filler spout. This
vent relieves air from the onboard fresh water tank.
1.
Fill slowly and be sure that the hose you use to fill the on-board water storage tank is
smaller than the water fill opening to allow excess water and air to escape as tank fills.
The higher the pressure of water you force into your water tank the greater the
likelihood of damage to your camper. When you force water into a water tank you can
actually balloon a 40-gallon tank to accept 60 gallons of water swelling the tank to a size
too large to be contained in the area that houses the tank. This pressure can actually
tear apart the structure of the floor on your camper.
2.
Do not leave the camper unattended while filling.
3.
Do not wedge the water hose into the fill spout.
4.
“Full condition” indication is water back flushing by the water hose and out of the air
vent adjacent to the fill spout.
5.
Discontinue filling immediately on observation of “full” signal.
CAUTION: Improper filling can cause hydraulic force which can damage your camper floor sections.
You must leave space around fill hose (AN OVERSIZED HOSE WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPACE
REQUIRED TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD UP). The vent can only release a fraction of the
pressure created when filling tank. CAUTION: Always fill your onboard water tank in such a way as
to allow excess water to escape through the water fill and vent. BEFORE FILLING YOUR CAMPER
FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU NEED TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS SET OUT IN
DIAGRAM. (Page 16A)
WARNING: ONLY USE POTABLE WATER IN THE WATER TANK. SANITIZE, FLUSH AND
DRAIN THE WATER TANK BEFORE USING.
SANITIZING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM: The following procedures are recommended to assure
complete sanitation of your potable water system. This applies to a new system, one that may have
become contaminated or one that has not been used for a period of time.
1.
Prepare a solution of 1/4 cup household liquid chlorine bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite)
to one gallon of water. This solution will treat 15 gallons of fresh water. You will need
to increase solution proportions to the tank capacity of you camper.
2.
Close drain valves and faucets, pour chlorine solution into the fresh water tank filler
spout. Fill tank completely with fresh water.
3.
Turn water pump switch "ON." Be sure you have 12-volt DC power. Open all faucets
individually until water flows steadily and you detect a distinct odor of chlorine--then turn
faucets off. Do not forget the hot water taps. This will purge any air from the lines.