Drain Maintenance - Park Models
PLUMBING
Drainage System
Chemainus Garden Holiday Resort will hook up your plumbing and drainage system as part of our package.
All fixture drain lines are brought to a single drainage outlet connection point. However, some designs require that a portion of the drainage system be shipped loose with the home. In the latter case, all fittings and pipes are provided to bring the drainage system to a single point. The system has been designed with the necessary slopes for proper gravity drainage. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the home is correctly leveled (and re-leveled as necessary) in order for the drainage system to operate effectively. Piping from the home outlet to the site connection must be installed with sufficient slope (1/4 inch per foot) and be adequately supported to preclude the possibility of water standing in the pipe.
All parts in the drain system are approved and listed by a CSA nationally recognized testing agency and are of the same type found in many conventional on-site constructed homes. In the event replacement parts are needed, they can be purchased at most hardware stores.
Most stoppages in any plumbing system can be attributed o clogging of fixture "P" traps by grease, oil, hair, etc. Many home owners clear stoppages of this type by using commercial drain cleaner or by removing and mechanically cleaning the "P" trap. All fixture "P" traps are accessible for routine maintenance. Caution must be exercised in the selection of a chemical cleaner to ensure that it is safe for use on ABS plastic pipe.
In the event that a mechanical clean-out tool is used to clean out a drain line, reasonable care should be exercised to avoid damage to the drain line fittings.
If your home is to be unoccupied for extended periods during cold weather, the drainage system must be protected against freeze damage. This may be accomplished by pouring four ounces (one-half cup) of permanent-type antifreeze (ethylene glycol) in to each fixture drain and eight ounces (one cup) into each toilet bowl.