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When the park model is installed in a location where periods of freezing temperatures occur, the water supply line to the unit must be installed below the frost line to protect it from damage. The water inlet, water heater, and pipes located above the frost line should be insulated and heat-tape protected. The heat tape is to be installed in accordance with the heat-tape manufacturer's instructions and must be approved for use with a park model. Additional protection against freezing will be provided when a heat tape is used. CAUTION: IF THE UNIT IS LEFT UNATTENDED IN AN AREA WHERE FREEZING OCCURS,ALL THE WATER LINES,TOILET AND WATER HEATER MUST BE DRAINED OF WATER AND THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE BLOWN OUT TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM. WATER ALSO NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM APPLIANCES SUCH AS DISH- WASHER AND WASHING MACHINES AND REFRIGERATORS WITH WATER RESERVOIRS. DRAIN VALVES FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER LINES ARE LOCATED UNDER THE HOME. PRIOR TO DRAINING THE LINES, MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER HEATER IS SHUT OFF- SEE APPLIANCES FOR THIS INFORMATION. It is advisable that you,the park model owner, occasionally check the interior and exterior of the unit for water leaks. This is especially recommended after returning to a unit after it has been unattended for a period of time. Water leaks can cause extensive damage if not found at an early stage. Drain System The drainage system for your park model terminates at a single drop location. It is important that a minimum slope of 1/4" per foot be maintained from this location to the sewer connection, this will provide a steady flow through the lines. CAUTION: DO NOT FLUSH DISPOSABLE DIAPERS OR OTHER SIMILAR MATERIALS DOWN THE TOILET OR DISPOSE OF GREASE OR OILS DOWN THE DRAIN. THIS CAN CLOG THE SYSTEM AND WILL CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO BACK UP. In the event that cleaning of the system is needed, most system's clogs can be found at the traps. The traps are all removable. Some access panels may have to be removed to gain access to the traps. After cleaning the traps, run water through the system and check for leaks; tighten as necessary and then replace the access panels as they were previously installed. If a mechanical clean-out tool is required, care should be exercised to eliminate any chance of damaging pipes during its use. If a chemical cleaner is used on the system, make sure that the cleaner will not cause damage to ABS or PVC pipe. If left unattended the drain line traps need to have a non-alcoholic based antifreeze (i.e. ethanol glycol) placed in the traps, including the toilet bowl and tank,to keep the water from freezing. If the washer standpipe is in the unit, do not forget to place antifreeze in the standpipe. CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE A HEAT TAPE ON EXPOSED DRAIN LINES. 17 1/30/2010