Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE

5.5 Shower Operation

The head sink faucet is also the shower spray head. To use as a shower, make sure the “Fresh Water System”

switch in the cabin switch panel is on, then lift the spray head off the sink or out of the locker and turn the

water on. Adjust the hot and cold water faucet until the desired temperature is obtained. Some minor variations

in the water temperature may occur as the pressure pump cycles.

Shower water is drained from the head compartment by a sump pump system connected to the shower drain.

An automatic float switch in the shower sump controls the pump. The pump is protected by the shower sump

pump circuit breaker. After showering, let the cold water flow for a period of time to flush the drainage system

of soap residue.

The shower sump system is located in the bilge below the cabin steps. It is essential that the shower drain

strainer is cleaned regularly and the sump is inspected periodically for accumulated debris that needs to be

removed.

5.6 Fresh Water System Maintenance

Information supplied with water system components, by the equipment manufacturers, is included with this

manual. Refer to this information for additional operation and service data.

The following items should be done routinely to maintain your fresh water system:

• Remove the filter screens from the faucet spouts and eliminate any accumulation of debris. A build-up

of debris can cause the pump to cycle excessively.

• The fresh water system is equipped with a strainer located on the intake line near the pump. This should

be checked at least annually and cleaned as necessary.

• Periodically remove the lid on the shower sump assembly.

• Periodically spray the pumps and metal components with a metal protector.

• The batteries must be properly maintained and charged. Operating the pressure pump from a battery with

a low charge could lead to pump failure.

• Add a commercially available potable water conditioner to the water tank to keep it fresh.

THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM MUST BE PROPERLY WINTERIZED PRIOR TO WINTER

LAY-UP. SEE THE SECTION ON WINTERIZING.

THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM SWITCH SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE “OFF” POSITION

WHENEVER LEAVING THE BOAT UNATTENDED OR WHEN THE FRESH WATER SYS-

TEM IS NOT IN USE.