Owner`s manual

Antares 44i Owner’s Manual Revised March 26, 2012
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Winterizing & Prevention of Freezing Damage 6-4
The vessel is particularly vulnerable to even brief intervals of sub-zero weather when hauled
out, as the tempering effect of the surrounding water is lost.
Winter storage where freezing can occur requires that all water must be drained or replaced
with appropriate anti-freeze fluid. This includes all services such as the fresh water (hot and
cold) systems, the toilet, refrigerator, air conditioning, engines, generator, etc., which
contain water or are water-cooled.
The various manufacturer manuals should be used to ensure that the correct products and
procedures are used. Below are suggested procedures. If you are not comfortable with the
procedures, we advise you get a professional to do it.
Engine/Generator:
The engines and generator may be winterized using the procedures recommend by the
respective manufacturer’s manuals.
AC Units:
The AC units may be winterized by placing their suction hoses in a pail of antifreeze mix and
running the unit until antifreeze shows up at the discharge.
Fresh Water Systems:
The fresh water system may be winterized by ensuring the water tanks are empty and by
placing one of the suction tubes, disconnected from the tank and placed in a pail of potable
antifreeze, and pumping it through the system until it shows up at all the outlets. Before
this is undertaken, water heaters should be drained and bypassed to avoid excessive
consumption of antifreeze.
It is important that all branches of the water system be identifies and treated appropriately.
See the Piping Plan diagram (ME-04-03) and Fresh Water diagram (ME-04-13) for
information on the water system.
Watermaker:
Please follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Holding Tanks:
The holding tanks should be emptied of all contents.