Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-5
Section 5
C 260
Fresh Water System
The following items should be done routinely
to maintain your fresh water system:
• Remove the filter screens from the fau-
cet spouts and eliminate any accumula-
tion 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 neces-
sary.
• Periodically remove the lid on the
shower sump assembly located under
the mid-berth. Clean debris from the
sump and flush with clean water. Acti-
vate the float switch to test the pump.
• Periodically spray the pumps and metal
components with a metal protector.
• The batteries must be properly main-
tained and charged. Operating the pres-
sure 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.
Raw Water System
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 strain-
ers 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 prop-
erly.
Drainage Systems
It is essential that the following items be
done periodically to maintain proper drain-
age of your boat:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose
to remove debris that can block water
drainage.
• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes. This is
especially important just before winter
lay-up.
• Clean the bilge pump and automatic float
switch strainers of debris and check the
bilge for foreign material that can cause
the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Test the rear automatic bilge pump
switch and high water alarm float switch
each time the boat is used for proper
operation. Operate the knob or lever on
the side of the switch until the pump is
activated, or add water to the bilge until
the water level is high enough to activate
the pump.
! CAUTION
The fresh water system switch should
be placed in the “off” position when-
ever leaving the boat unattended or
when the fresh water system is not in
use.
! CAUTION
Should a hose rupture, turn the pump
off immediately. Always close the
thru-hull valve when performing main-
tenance on a sea water pump.
! CAUTION
The batteries must be properly
charged. Operating any pumps from a
battery with a low charge may lead to
a pump failure.
! CAUTION
The fresh and raw water systems
must be properly winterized prior to
winter lay-up. See the section on win-
terizing.