
DISINFEC T ION
It is advisable to disinfect the entire drinking water system with chlorine dioxide once per year, if used intensively, repeatedly. In
Germany, chlorine dioxide is approved as an agent for drinking water treatment, according to the Drinking Water Ordinance (§11). The
method described in the following has proven its worth; please pay additional attention to the details provided by the manufacturer,
especially to the calculation of the required amount (of chlorine).
Mix the respective amount of chlorine dioxide with the water in a container.
Pour this solution, consisting of water and chlorine dioxide, into the tank and fill up with fresh water. Open all faucets (hot & cold) and
let the water run until a distinctive smell of chlorine can be perceived.
For a sufficient disinfection, the solution should remain in the tank/system for 4 hours. If the concentration of the solution is doubled,
a contact time of 1 hour is enough.
After the contact time has elapsed, the content of the tank has to be drained. Refill the system with fresh water and rinse out the entire
hose or pipe system.
PLEASE NOTE: The disinfection method described here meets the criteria of both the German Drinking Water Ordinance as well as the US-
Health Authorities.
MAINTENANCE
Drinking water systems require constant maintenance in order to guarantee a steady flow rate of the drinking water. The following
actions should be taken constantly:
Inspecting and cleaning the coarse filter.
Occasionalcleaning
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disinfectingofthepipes
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hoses. Checking the fitting with regard to leaks and
cracks.
In case of a risk of frost, the hoses and/or pipes should be adequately protected against freezing. (E.g. by draining the tank or adding
antifreeze.). Poor maintenance is one of the most common reasons for loss of power and premature failure of the pump. Over time, deposit
on the valves and diaphragms can lead to a loss of flow or internal leaks. (Discernable e.g. by occasional, short starting up of the pump,
even though no consumer is active). For appropriate measures concerning this matter, please consider the information of your motor
home manufacturer.
If water freezes in the hose- or pipelines, the pump and the lines can be damaged. Breakdowns caused by this lead to a loss of warranty.
The best protection against such frost damage is nontoxic antifreeze, available in motor home centers (e.g. Winterban #56601). You can
however also simply drain the entire water.
WARNING:
When winterizing a drinking water pipeline, vehicle antifreeze may not be used because such solutions are highly toxic. Swallowing
said solutions can result in injuries and even death. The drinking water is drained correctly from the system the following way:
Drain the water tank. If there is no drain valve attached to the tank, open all faucets and empty the tank with the water pump (15 mi-
nutes on / 15 minutes off ).
Open all faucets (including the valve or drain which is located at the lowest point of the piping system) and pump the water out of
the piping system with the water pump. Afterward switch off the pump.
Disconnect the piping system from the water pump at the in-/outlet and collect the left over water in a tub. Switch on the pump and
let it run until all the water is removed. After all the water has been drained from the pipes, switch off the pump. Do not reconnect the
pipes to the pump. As a reminder, mark the filling line of the tank: “The hoses / pipelines are not connected!”
All faucets have to be kept open in order to prevent defects.
Subject to technical modifications
LILIE GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Hertz Straße-30 D-74354 Besigheim Germany
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DISINFECTION AND MAINTENANCE