Airstream NTERSTATE - Manual (Page 65)

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PLUMBING
WATER PUMP AND STRAINER
Manufacturer:
Shur-Flo
1740 Markle Street
Elkhart, Indiana 46514
Phone: 219-294-7581
The water pump and strainer are located inside the
rear cargo door on the Rear Bath Model. The Mid Bath
model has the pump under the galley and can be ac-
cessed by opening the lower galley door. The strainer
should be visually checked for accumulation of sand
or debris that could affect water flow.
To clean the strainer
screen, first remove
the inlet connection
from the pump side
of strainer. This will
allow the intake
side of the strainer
to be rotated about
1/8 turn counter
clockwise and be
removed. The screen part of the strainer will now be
accessible for cleaning.
When reassembling only rotate the inlet side of the
strainer until the stops are felt. The “O” ring performs
the sealing and too much pressure will only break
the strainer.
CAUTION : The Sureflo water pump should be
turned off when hooked to city water.
SANITIZING
Potable water systems require periodic maintenance
to deliver a consistent flow of fresh water. Depending
on use and the environment the system is subject to,
sanitizing is recommended prior to storing and before
using the water system after a period of storage.
Systems with new components, or ones that have been
subjected to contamination, should also be disinfected
as follows:
1. Use one of the following methods to determine the
amount of common household bleach needed to
sanitize the tank.
A) Multiply “gallons of tank capacity” by
0. 13; the result is the ounces of bleach
needed to sanitize the tank.
B) Multiply “Liters of tank capacity” by 1.0;
the result is the milliliters of bleach needed
to sanitize the tank.
2. Mix into solution the proper amount of bleach within
a container of water.
3. Pour the solution (water/bleach) into the tank and fill
the tank with potable water.
4. Open all faucets (Hot & Cold) allowing the water to
run until the distinct odor of chlorine is detected.
5. The standard solution must have four (4) hours of
contact time to disinfect completely. Doubling the
solution concentration will allow for contact time of
one (1) hour.
6. When the contact time is completed, drain the tank.
Refill with potable water and purge the plumbing of
all sanitizing solution.
NOTE: The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in
conformance with the approved procedures of RVIA
ANSI A 119.2 and the U.S. Public Health Service.
Intake
Strainer
Turn Intake Counter-
Clockwise to remove
Water Pump