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Old 10-31-2010, 07:00 AM   #1
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WINTERIZING CHECKLIST WITH COMPRESSED AIR

It's that time of the year and people are starting to ask questions about winterizing. Here is a checklist to winterize using compressed air to clear the water from all of the supply lines. Here is a link to the Keystone website with a video of the process as well: Keystone Video. Just click on the "Winterize you RV" video.

This was supposed to get posted on the "MOC RV Related Links" page, but I just checked and it is not there so I am reposting it here so that members can search for it in the archives. I also have it in Word format so if you e-mail me I can get it to you. This checklist is adapted from the Winterizing video on the Keystone website.

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WINTERIZING BLOW OUT HOSE ADAPTER

The hose is just a piece of garden hose with an air compressor fitting in one end.

WINTERIZING CHECKLIST (COMPRESSED AIR METHOD)


CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 30 PSI AIR PRESSURE!!!

ENSURE THE HOLDING TANKS HAVE BEEN EMPTIED AT AN APPROVED WASTE WATER DUMP STATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING.

1. Connect the special hose adapter to the “BLACK TANK FLUSH” input of the trailer and the other end to the air compressor. Blow out the BLACK TANK FLUSH line.

2. Open the LOW POINT drains and all the faucets in the trailer including the outside shower and allow them to drain. Leave all faucets open until finished.

3. Open the valve for the FRESH WATER tank and allow it to drain completely. Once completely empty, turn the WATER PUMP “ON” for about 30 seconds to clear any water from the suction lines and pump.

WARNING: ENSURE THE WATER IN THE WATER HEATER TANK IS COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP 4!!!

4. Verify the WATER HEATER is OFF, both gas and electric, then remove the drain plug and open the PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE to allow the tank to drain. After completely empty, turn the WATER HEATER BYPASS VALVE to the “BYPASS” position.

5. If equipped with a water filter, remove and discard the cartridge. Drain the water from the cartridge holder and reinstall.

6. Connect the special hose adapter to the FRESH WATER INLET of the trailer and the other end to the air compressor. Blow out the water lines until no water can be seen coming out of any of the fixtures and lines.

7. Hold open the toilet valve to allow the water to clear from the toilet supply line.

8. Open the diverter valve on the shower faucet to clear the water from the shower hose and head. Do the same for the outside shower (if equipped).

9A. If no washer/dryer is installed: Open the hot and cold valves to allow water to clear the supply lines. Use a suitable container to catch the water.

9B. If equipped with a washer/dryer: Turn the washer on to the fill cycle and select the warm water setting. Allow air to blow through the lines until no water comes through.

10. Pour about 1 quart of RV Anti-Freeze in to each drain, p-trap and toilet (including the washer drain). Leave a little anti-freeze in the toilet bowl to maintain the air seal.

11. Once all water is removed from the lines and tanks, close all lines, faucets and valves to the system.

12. Reinstall the WATER HEATER drain plug and close the PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. A sign by the ON/OFF for the WATER HEATER switches is a good idea to remind you and others the tank is empty.

13. Remove the air compressor adapter from the freshwater inlet.
 
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The HWH will drain most of its water through the cold water low point drain (if its not on bypass and you open the pressure relief valve). It makes it a lot drier for whoever unscrews the drain plug with a full HWH. Ask me how I know!
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Great checklist ... thanks!
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Good tidbit. I got "damp" draining the HW tank by the drain plug only method this year.

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The HWH will drain most of its water through the cold water low point drain (if its not on bypass and you open the pressure relief valve). It makes it a lot drier for whoever unscrews the drain plug with a full HWH. Ask me how I know!

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I vary from your process at step 6. Before hooking up the air, I close every faucet. After hooking up the air, I open each faucet separately starting with the furthest one from the source, which in our trailer is the kitchen faucet. I start with the cold side until no more water comes out, then switch to hot. Then I close this faucet and move on to next repeating the process until I reach the last one.

If you leave all the faucets open at the same time, IMHO, you run the risk of having water remain in one of lines. Compressed air, like anything else follows the path of least resistance. That means if the bathroom faucet is closer, the air will travel to that opening and leave further faucets untouched.

Again, this is just my opinion.
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I vary from your process at step 6. Before hooking up the air, I close every faucet. After hooking up the air, I open each faucet separately starting with the furthest one from the source, which in our trailer is the kitchen faucet. I start with the cold side until no more water comes out, then switch to hot. Then I close this faucet and move on to next repeating the process until I reach the last one.

If you leave all the faucets open at the same time, IMHO, you run the risk of having water remain in one of lines. Compressed air, like anything else follows the path of least resistance. That means if the bathroom faucet is closer, the air will travel to that opening and leave further faucets untouched.

Again, this is just my opinion.
Thanks for the input Tom....it makes sense. I may give that a try this year and update the checklist. The info in the checklist was gleaned from the video on the Keystone website.

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