Water System

Fresh Water System

The unit has a 50 gallon fresh water tank located on the right hand side below the sinks. The access port can be used to check the water level, or to add water.

Also under the sink, there is a 110 Volt AC water pump, and a propane hot water heater.

Filling the Fresh Water Tank

The fresh water tank can be filled in two ways: by connecting a hose to the Fresh Water Fill on the right hand side of the vehicle, or by unscrewing the port on the top of the tank and pouring in water from a jug or other water source. It is faster to fill the tank through the access port.

Note that if pressurized city water is available, it is possible to bypass the tank and pump completely by connecting a hose to the hose connection on the left side of the vehicle.

Waste Water Tank

The waste water holding tank has a drain valve under the right hand side of the truck. The waste water should be drained periodically when on site, and before the truck is put away. This water should be drained in a sanitary sewer, not into a creek or on the side of the road, if possible.

Ice Compartment

Note that the ice compartment has a separate drain valve. This valve should be open to prevent water buildup in the ice compartment, which is a sanitary hazard. The valve can be shut for short periods of time if needed. In most cases, it will be best to put a bucket under the drain, and leave the valve open.

Hot Water Heater

The hot water heater has been converted to run on Propane. There is a small control panel which turns the heater on or off. Before turning on the water heater, be sure that the water pump is turned on, and that the heater is full of water, by opening the hot water tap until a solid stream of water comes out. The red propane shut off valve should be on. After you switch on the water heater, you should hear a small roar from the heater. If it does not come on, turn it off and then turn it back on.

Water heater control

Winter use of the unit

If the unit is in use, it should generate enough heat to keep the pipes from freezing. However, if the unit is not in use, and AC power is not on (not plugged in and generator off), and it is stored outside, the water inside could freeze, potentially breaking pipes, and damaging the hot water heater, the pump, etc. Avoid storing the unit outside if the temperature is likely to be below 20 degrees at night, to prevent freezing and possible damage.

If you do need to store the unit outside, drain the fresh water tank, the water heater, the waste water tank, and the drain on the drink compartment. Be sure to unplug the water pump before you drain the fresh water tank, to avoid burning out the pump.

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RAF 10/19/14