El-Quad Drainage method

1. Sink	Open the tap and leave the water running.
2. Bathroom	Open the tap and leave the water running.
3. Washbasin	Open the tap and leave the water running.
4. Stopcock	Turn the stop valve at the back of the toilet clockwise to disconnect it from the underground main pipe. If the connection is lost, the flow of water in steps 1, 2 and 3 above will stop. ※ Turn the stop valve horizontally, never move it up or down. If you move it, it will come out and will not return.
5. Kitchen air valve	Open the upward valve on the kitchen wall to let air in (counterclockwise). This will allow the accumulated water in the water pipes to drain.
6. Instantaneous water heater (heat exchanger)	There is a black plastic screw under the instant water heater, so turn it to remove it and drain the accumulated water from the radiator. Collect the water in a bucket or empty milk carton. A cupful of water will come out.
7. Flush the toilet	Turn the bar on the toilet tank and flush.
8. Air valve above the toilet	Open the upward valve on the toilet wall to let air in (counterclockwise).
9. Toilets	Press the downward button. (It says "drain water").
10. Heated toilet seat	Make sure the power outlet is plugged in.
11. Close the air valve	Close the wall air valves 5 and 8 (clockwise). Close the black valve 6 as well. Turn the two upward-facing faucets on the wall (kitchen and toilet) clockwise and close them. Close the black valve of the instant hot water dispenser as well.
12. Turn off the tap	Turn off all the taps: 1, 2, 3.
13. Electrical breaker	Do not trip the electrical breaker. Please check.

■Draining the water is necessary if you plan to leave the room empty for several days during the extremely cold months of December, January, and February.
There is no need to drain the water during other periods when the water pipes are not frozen.

Please be aware that users are responsible for any frozen water pipes and will be responsible for any costs incurred.

Example of contact information in case of water pipe burst emergency:
Plumber: Sapporo Lavatory Kogyo
Address: Kita 21 Higashi 1
Telephone: 742-4848

Please practice the above steps, and if you are still unsure of how to drain the water, please get an explanation from the manager well before you return home.
If the water pipes are not burst and the water is only slightly frozen, the manager may be able to thaw it free of charge, so if your water does freeze, please let the manager know first.
Also, if you realize you forgot to drain the water after you return home, please call us.