Owner`s manual

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DO NOT RUN THE LIVEWELL PUMP DRY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AS DAMAGE TO
THE PUMP WILL RESULT.
6.4 Air Conditioning Sea Water Pump (Optional)
The air conditioner is self-contained and sea water cooled. An AC centrifugal raw water pump supplies sea
water that cools the condensing unit as it circulates through the system and is discharged overboard. The pump
is located below the waterline and is activated whenever AC current is available and the air conditioning system
is operating.
Sea water is supplied to the pump from a thru-hull fitting located in the hull near the pump. A sea strainer
between the pump and thru-hull fitting protects the system from contaminants that could damage the pump
or the air conditioning system. Make sure the sea water pump receives adequate sea water by periodically
cleaning the sea strainer basket.
Please refer to the air conditioner owner's manual for more information on the operation and maintenance of
the air conditioner.
6.5 Raw Water System Maintenance
The following items should be done routinely to help maintain your raw water system:
• Check hoses, particularly the sea water supply lines, for signs of deterioration.
• Remove and clean the sea water strainers for the livewell, air conditioner and washdown pump, as needed.
• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a protective oil periodically.
• The fishboxes and livewells should be drained and cleaned after each use.
• Operate all thru-hull valves at least once a month to keep them operating properly.
SHOULD A HOSE RUPTURE, TURN THE PUMP OFF IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS CLOSE
THE THRU-HULL VALVE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A SEA WATER PUMP.
THE BATTERIES MUST BE PROPERLY CHARGED. OPERATING ANY PUMPS FROM A
BATTERY WITH A LOW CHARGE MAY LEAD TO A PUMP FAILURE.