Owner`s manual

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Section 5 Plumbing System
DC 325
• Make sure the fresh water system switch
is "OFF" when leaving the boat unat-
tended or when not in use.
Raw Water System
Perform these routine maintenance proce-
dures to maintain your raw water system:
• Check hoses for signs of deterioration,
especially the sea water hoses.
• Remove and clean live well, air condi-
tioner and wash down pump sea water
strainers, as needed. Spray pumps and
thru-hull valves with a metal protector
periodically.
• Drain and clean the fish boxes and live
wells after each use.
• Operate all thru-hull valves at least once
a month to keep them operating prop-
erly.
Keep the thru-hull valve closed when per-
forming service on a sea water system.
The fresh and raw water systems must be
winterized properly before storage. Refer to
Winterizing.
Drainage Systems
Perform these routine maintenance proce-
dures to maintain your drainage system:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose
and water to remove all debris.
• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes, espe-
cially before winter storage.
• Clean the bilge pump and automatic float
switch strainers of any debris. Check the
bilge for debris that can block the func-
tion of automatic switch.
• Test rear automatic bilge pump switch
and high water alarm float switch each
time the boat is used, for proper opera-
tion. Operate the knob or lever on the
side of the switch until the pump is acti-
vated, or add water to the bilge until the
water level is high enough to activate the
pump.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water
to keep them clean and free flowing.
• Clean and inspect the shower and sink
drain sump system. Remove accumu-
lated debris and flush with fresh water.
Test the automatic sump pump switch for
proper operation, frequently.
• Clean and flush the fish box and cooler/
storage boxes with a mild soap or a bilge
cleaner and fresh water after each use to
keep them clean and fresh.
• Operate the thru-hull valves once a
month and service as required.
• Check the drain system regularly to
ensure it is free flowing and hoses on the
thru-hull fittings are secure and not leak-
ing.
! CAUTION
If the raw water inlet hose ruptures,
turn pump off immediately. Close the
thru-hull valve. If this condition is not
quickly remedied severe damage and
loss of life could occur.
NOTICE
Maintain a proper charge on the bat-
teries; operating the pressure pump
from a battery with a low charge could
lead to pump failure.
NOTICE
DO NOT use harsh chemical drain
cleaners in drain systems; permanent
damage to the hoses, fittings and sys-
tem can result. Also, drains and
pumps must be properly winterized
before winter lay-up.