Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-1
Section 5
C 260
Plumbing Systems
5.1 Fresh Water System
General
The fresh water system consists of a potable
water tank, distribution lines and a distribu-
tion pump. The pump is equipped with an
automatic pressure switch and is located in
the aft machinery space. An in-line strainer
located near the pump protects the system
from debris. The tank is filled through a
labeled deck plate located under the aft
cooler lid.
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 helm 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 auto-
matically shut off.
When properly primed and activated, the
water system will operate much like the
water system in a home. An automatic pres-
sure sensor keeps the system pressurized. If
the system has been recently filled or has
not been used for an extended period, air
may accumulate at the pump and the sys-
tem may have to be reprimed.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the
fresh water system switch should be placed
in the off position.
5.2 Raw Water Washdown
General
The raw water system pump is supplied by a
hose connected to auxiliary port of the
livewell pump aft machinery space.
Operation
Always make sure the ball valve is open
before attempting to operate the raw water
washdown system. The pump is activated
by the washdown switch located in the helm
panel. When activated, the pressure switch
will automatically control the pump. As the
pressure builds in the washdown hose, the
pump will shut off. When the washdown
hose is in use and the pressure drops, the
pump will turn on. Turn the switch off when
the washdown is not in use. The raw water
washdown system is equipped with a sea
strainer on the intake side of the pump
located in the aft bilge. This should be
! CAUTION
Do not fill the system with anything
other than water. Should the system
become contaminated with fuel or
other toxic fluids, component replace-
ment may be necessary.
! WARNING
Do not confuse fuel fill deck plates
with the water or waste fill deck
plates. These plates are also labeled
accordingly. If gasoline or diesel is
accidentally pumped into the water or
waste tank, do not attempt to pump it
out yourself. Water and waste pumps
are not designed 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.
! CAUTION
Do not allow the fresh water pump to
run dry. The fresh water pump works
on demand and will not shut off auto-
matically when the tank is empty. This
can result in damage to the pump.
Always turn the water pressure switch
"off" when the fresh water system is
not in use.