268RKS Water heater bypass

[danheit98125]

I have gone through the FR doc's and physically looked high/low to find this bypass value so I can do Compresses air winterization but can't find what looks like the value. Where did you find yours? Or did you have to modify? Help please.

[bob caldwell]

Do you know which one you have....?

[BigHomey]

If it is the same as the 2015, it is behind the bottom panel below the pantry to the right of the fridge. You have to remove 4 screws to take the panel off. I modded mine and put magnets on both sides of the panel with a small handle so I wouldn't have to mess with the screws each time I needed access.

Slide needs to be out for access.

AL

[SeaDog]

Originally Posted by danheit98125

I have gone through the FR doc's and physically looked high/low to find this bypass value so I can do Compresses air winterization but can't find what looks like the value. Where did you find yours? Or did you have to modify? Help please.

Let us know if BH's advice/location worked

[danheit98125]

Will look tonight. This forum is such a good thing! Thanks to all

[MarkR24]

I have a 2016 and if I remember, I had to remove the panel under the refrigerator and reach over to the right to find mine.

[Mewcasa]

Don't be suprised to find the screws (and others holding on panels) stripped from power tools used during installation!

[danheit98125]

Thanks to all who pointed me in the correct direction or offered up advice. On my Rainier (a FR custom Vibe build for a large local RV dealer in the pacific NW), the heater bypass is:

1. Located to the lower right of the frig, and the panel is secured by 8 screws. The panel also holds a 110 outlet. I am mounting small cabinet hinges, a magnetic catch and a small cabinet pull knob so access can be easier.

2. the water pump is located in the bathroom sink cabinet behind a panel secured by 4 screws. There I am simply using magnetic catches in the corner and drilled a small 3/4" hole so I can use my pinkie finger to pull it out.