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08-24-2012, 05:06 PM
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Black tank backwash
I saw this in the brochure and wondered if anyone knows what this is and how to use it. thanks
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08-24-2012, 05:09 PM
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You must have forgot to post the link to the brochure. Can't see it anyway.
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08-24-2012, 05:21 PM
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08-24-2012, 05:22 PM
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sorry it says black tank flush
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08-24-2012, 06:11 PM
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The black tank flush is for cleaning out the black tank. At the dump station they somtimes have a hose that you hook up to the flush. There is a sprayer in the tank that washes the inside of the tank.
I have the vibe 6501 and have used it a few times.
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08-24-2012, 06:21 PM
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where do you hook it up?
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08-24-2012, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dbuzz77
where do you hook it up?
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Did you get the Value Pack that includes it?
It usually is located close to the water inlet or near the dump valves.
It should be clearly marked if you have it.
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08-24-2012, 06:28 PM
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i'm supposed to have the value pack. what is it labeled?
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08-24-2012, 07:14 PM
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It is labeled black tank flush. If you look on line you will see pictures that some dealers have taken that will show it. The only option on the 6500 series is the TV. The other options are mandatory, not sure how that makes them an option.
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08-24-2012, 07:33 PM
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where do you see them? i have looked all over the website.
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08-24-2012, 07:36 PM
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i found it, right beside the outside shower. thanks a lot
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08-24-2012, 08:15 PM
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ALWAYS be sure that the black tank valve is open when using the flush. Otherwise, the only place for the filling tank to go us up the toilet and then to places where you don't want black water. 
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08-24-2012, 08:16 PM
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great thanks
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08-24-2012, 08:33 PM
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I don't allways have the black tank valve open. I will fill the tank about a quarter full after the first dump so i have enough flow to flush out the nasty stuff. The black tank has a vent going to the roof so the air ( and smell) displaced by the water will go out there. You do not want to leave while you are filling the tank because if you over fill the tank you will damage the tank and have a nasty mess to clean up.
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08-24-2012, 08:37 PM
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The lawyers, of course, require a sticker prohibiting that; just in case.
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08-24-2012, 08:44 PM
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Yes i have seen that, The lawyers have to save us from our selves. Same as the statment in my WD manual that says not to drive with the rear wheels removed from the tv.
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08-25-2012, 06:09 AM
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Quote:
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Yes i have seen that, The lawyers have to save us from our selves. Same as the statment in my WD manual that says not to drive with the rear wheels removed from the tv.
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The sticker if for the very same reason. 
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08-28-2012, 07:56 AM
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Interesting enough - my Sabre has a black tank flush from the factory, but no sticker. It's actually how I happened upon this thread!
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