Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE

Chapter 5:

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

5.1 General

The fresh water system consists of a potable water tank, distribution lines and a distribution pump. The pump

is equipped with an automatic pressure switch and is located on the rear engine compartment bulkhead. An

in-line strainer located near the pump protects the system from debris. The tank is filled through a labeled

deck plate located on the gunnel.

DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATES WITH THE WATER OR WASTE FILL DECK

PLATES. THESE PLATES ALSO ARE LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE OR DIE-

SEL FUEL IS ACCIDENTALLY PUMPED INTO THE WATER OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO PUMP IT OUT YOURSELF. WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE NOT DE-

SIGNED TO PUMP FUEL AND A FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. HAVE THE

FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED AND THE COMPONENTS OF THE FRESH WATER

SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

DO NOT FILL THE SYSTEM WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN WATER. SHOULD THE

SYSTEM BECOME CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL OR OTHER TOXIC FLUIDS, COMPO-

NENT REPLACEMENT MAY BE NECESSARY.

5.2 Fresh Water System Operation

Fill the water supply tank slowly through the labeled deck plate. After filling the water tank, partially open

all faucets. The Fresh Water System switch on the cabin switch panel should be on. Allow the pump to run

until all of the air is purged from the system and a steady stream of water is flowing from each outlet. Next,

turn off the faucets one by one. As the pressure builds, the pump will automatically shut off.

When properly primed and activated the water system will operate much like the water system in a home. An

automatic pressure sensor keeps the system pressurized. If the system has been recently filled or has not been

used for an extended period, air bubbles may accumulate at the pump and the system may have to be reprimed.

The galley and head sinks drain water overboard. The ball valve below the head sink must be in the open

position before use.

Whenever the boat is left unattended, the fresh water system switch should be placed in the “OFF” position.

DO NOT ALLOW THE FRESH WATER PUMP TO RUN DRY. THE FRESH WATER PUMP

WORKS ON DEMAND AND

WILL NOT SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE TANK

IS EMPTY. THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. ALWAYS TURN THE

WATER PRESSURE BREAKER OFF WHEN THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.