Allegro RED Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –ALLEGRO RED® Chapter 11 PLUMBING & BATH FIXTURESFigure 11-8.Water Filter Water Filter (Optional)This unit is equipped with a water filter (Figure 11-8) which must be removed before disinfecting thefresh-water system. First remove the water filter and then replace cover to allow the sanitizing solutionaccess to the faucets. As installed, the filter will remove chlorine, dirt, and other matter. The filter willalso eliminate most phenol (or similar) odors and tastes while delivering sparkling, taste-free water fordrinking and cooking.The water filter is located in the sanitation compartment on the outside of the motor home. The waterfilter is not guaranteed to remove the tastes and odors of iron and sulfur. To remove these impurities,one would need to chlorinate the water. Replacement filters are available that will filter iron and sulfur.Ask your dealer or RV supply center about purchasing an iron and sulfur filter, if such is desired.If you are traveling in an area where the water has a high iron and sulfur content, then add onetablespoon of chlorine bleach to every 10 gallons of water in your tank—this will precipitate the iron or sulfur so thatthe filter can remove those impurities.If you are at a site where the unit is connected to a city water supply, you will not be able to chlorinate the systembecause the water flows straight to your faucets and not through the freshwater tank. Filtersshould be changed every 6-12 months depending on the quality and quantity of water that isused in your motor home.Water Heater Bypass SystemThe water heater bypass valve (Figure 11-9) is located in an outside compartment near the waterheater. This process is performed when winterizing your motor home. Using the bypass valve willkeep antifreeze out of the water heater when winterizing the motor home.Draining the water heater during winterizing is a MUST.Freshwater LinesFigure 11-9.Water Heater BypassSystem Vibration and flexing encountered when the motor home is traveling can cause pipes and fittings to become loose.Check all of the plumbing connections for leaks at least on an annual basis. If the water pump runs when all faucets areturned “off,” check for a possible leak. Be sure that the drain valves are closed. Connections at the kitchen andbathroom faucets normally seal by hand tightening them and then making an additional half-turn with a wrench.If a fitting leak persists, disconnect it completely and visually inspect it for mineral deposits or foreign material stuck onthe sealing surfaces. Clean the surfaces thoroughly and reinstall the fitting. Take the motor home to an authorizedTiffin Motorhomes service center for additional repairs if the water system continues to leak. Follow the winterizinginstructions given in Chapter 14 to reduce risk of leaks caused by cracks from freezing pipes. Left unchecked, freezingdamage can be extensive and expensive.11-6