Winterizing the water system

Winterize Water System – This is the first go at winterizing the water system in the Northern-Lite 10-2. 

1. Open Grey, Black tank drains – leave open
2. Water pump OFF & faucets closed
3. Drain fresh water tank (after each use)
4. Open hot & cold low water drains
5. Drain hot water tank
   1. Remove nylon plug and release pressure valve
   2. Replace when done
   3. Leave pressure release open ?????
6. Close low point drains
7. Set hot water tank bypass
   1. Close cold supply
   2. Close hot supply
   3. Open bypass valve
8. Close fresh water tank supply to water pump
9. Attach antifreeze supply hose to water pump and open valve
10. Water pump ON
11. Open faucets one at a time until pink shows
    1. Kitchen hot & cold, bath hot & cold, inside shower hot & cold, outside shower hot & cold, toilet
12. Water pump OFF
13. Pour some antifreeze into drains to fill traps
    1. Kitchen, bath sink and shower
14. Open faucets to relieve pressure.
15. Crack low-point drains to antifreeze down there

Main valves. Access via outside door. Shows low point drains shut and tank supply on.

Hot Water Tank under settee – valves shown in bypass mode just prior to antifreeze being added to system.