winterizing park models
September 24 2009
Winterizing Steps (Park Models)
- 1. Turn off the wall switch for the hot water heater, then turn the breaker off (just to be sure). Burnt out water heater elements are not covered by warranty
- 2. Drain the hot water tank: Breckenridge is a plug underneath the water heater, and on a Woodland park it is a pull valve above the floor beside the tank. Open the pressure relief valve to allow air to enter as the water drains.
- 3. Turn the bypass valves to the winterize position: Close the upper and lower valves, and open the middle valve.
- 4. Open the low point drains, which are usually located beside the city water hookup. Once all of the water is drained, replace the plugs.
- 5. Shut the toilet valve off and flush all of the water out of the toilet tank.
- 6. Connect water pump* to the city water intake and the suction side into a jug of antifreeze. Connect pump to power and allow to pressure up.
- 7. Open a cold faucet and allow the antifreeze to pump through the lines. Shut the faucet off when pink fluid appears. Repeat for the hot tap and for all other taps in the unit.
- 8. Open the toilet valve and allow some antifreeze to push through the toilet float. Turn off the toilet valve. Pour a gallon of antifreeze into the toilet tank and flush the toilet to allow the antifreeze to enter the toilet bowl and horn.
- 9. If you have a washing machine, turn the dial on the washer unit to any cycle and the temperature selector to warm. Press the "on" button and wait until the pink liquid begins to run into the washer then turn the washer off. Advance the program selector to spin, turn the power back on and allow the drum to spin for 30 seconds. Then turn the power off.
- 10.If you have a dishwasher, start a cycle and advance to rinse after you hear the antifreeze enter the dishwasher.
- 11. If you have an icemaker in the fridge, you will have to allow the antifreeze to fill the ice tray once, then turn it off.
- 12. Pour a cup of antifreeze down each sink P-trap and tub/shower.
You have now successfully put your park model to bed!
For more information give us a call! 207-1666 or 1-800-267-8348. Or email us at parkservice@bucarsrv.com
* A hand pump kit can be used in lieu of a motorized pump
