Open/Closing Cabin

Use the shop vac and clean any debris from the bottom of the tank.

Open the round access box farthest left of the tank. 

Close the left valve and open the right valve as shown below. This will redirect incoming running water from the overflow pipe to the tank.

Open the round access box closest to the tank. Close the tank drain valve as shown below.

Open the round access box between the deck and fire pit. Close the pump feed line valve as shown below.

Close the ball valve  in the ground valve box in front of the shed.

Close kitchen, shower, sink valves in the cabin. Make sure that the toilet hose is tight going to the tank.

Keep the hose spigot on the outside open.

Open the large plug on top of the white inlet pipe and the  plug on top of the pump. 

Run the garden hose to the a place in the creek up the hill and in place you can get clear water to siphon

Fill the inlet pipe and prime the pump with water from the creek. 

Replace plugs using some Teflon tape on the threads DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 

Turn on the pump switch by the pump. Note: The switch in the closet above the breaker switches must also be on. The water should run and continue running from the hose spigot. If not, try try again. If working correctly, the pump will stop after all valves are turned off. 

Check for leaks!

Turn off the pump in the shed. Switch is on the wall behind the pump.

Turn off and tape the water heater switch.

Uncover the tank drain pipe to the storage tank, remove the white cap and dig a small ditch.

Open the round access box closest to the tank. Open the tank drain valve as shown.

Swish the tank walls while it is draining with the brush from the shed or broom to get rid of as much silt and moss as possible.

 Use the shop vac from the shed to remove remaining water from the tank. Be sure to remove the filter from the vacuum before using it.

Replace the white cap on the drain pipe Block tank drain pipe to keep the critters out.

Drain the pipe from valve to tank by opening both right and left valves for 30 seconds.

Close the right valve. This will redirect incoming running water from the tank to the overflow pipe.

Open the round access box between the deck and fire pit. Open the valve as shown. 

Open all of the water valves in the cabin and the outside water spigot. 

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Open the ground box outside the shed door and open the ball valve. 

Drain the water filter. 

Flush the toilet and disconnect the pipe going to the toilet tank and drain the tank. Use paper towel or rag to mop up the remaining water in the tank. Pic needed

Very important step: Blow out the indoor pipes by removing the shower head, turning on the valve (pull it), and blowing on the shower head pipe while rotating the valve from hot to cold until only air comes from faucets. Use the compressor from the shed form best results. Pic needed

Scoop out the water from the toilet bowl using a paper cup and sponge any remaining water out. Pour in RV antifreeze until the bowl is partially filled. Pour, just enough to cover the bottom, some RV antifreeze into the toilet tank.

Pour RV antifreeze down the shower drain, bathroom sink drain, and kitchen drains. Put signs in the sinks, the shower, and on the toilet notifying that the drains and toilet are not to be used. Signs are in the closet across from the bathroom.

Get boards from under cabin and place them on the outside of the windows.

 Angle a few screws or nails into the molding to hold the boards in place. Please use existing holes if possible.

Close the glass on the screen doors to cover the screens.