Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-5
Section 5
DC235 / DC265
5.5 Plumbing System
Maintenance
Information supplied with water system com-
ponents, by the equipment manufacturers, is
included with this manual. Refer to the infor-
mation for additional operation and service
information.
Fresh Water System
Perform these routine maintenance proce-
dures to maintain your fresh water system:
• Remove filter screens from faucet spouts
and eliminate any accumulation of
debris. A debris build-up can cause the
pump to cycle excessively.
• Check and clean the fresh water system
strainer located on the intake line near
the pump at least annually.
• Remove the lid on the shower sump
assembly located under the mid-berth,
clean debris from the sump and flush
with clean water, activate the float switch
to test the pump and spray the pumps
and metal components with a metal pro-
tector periodically.
• Add a commercially available potable
water conditioner to the water tank to
keep it fresh.
• 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 livewell, air condi-
tioner and washdown pump sea water
strainers, as needed. Spray pumps and
thru-hull valves with a metal protector
periodically.
• Drain and clean the fishboxes and
livewells after each use.
• Operate all thru-hull valves at least once
a month to keep them operating prop-
erly.
If a hose ruptures or leaks, turn off pump
immediately. Keep the thru-hull valve closed
when performing service on a sea water sys-
tem.
The fresh and raw water systems must be
winterized properly before storage. Refer to
Winterizing.
! CAUTION
Turn the fresh water system switch
"OFF" when leaving the boat unat-
tended or when the fresh water sys-
tem is not in use.
! CAUTION
Maintain a proper charge on the bat-
teries. Operating the pressure pump
from a battery with a low charge could
lead to pump failure.
! CAUTION
If a hose ruptures, turn pump off
immediately. Close the thru-hull valve
before performing maintenance on
sea water pump. Operating any pump
from a low-charged battery can lead to
a pump failure. Keep the batteries
properly charged. The raw water sys-
tem must be properly winterized prior
to winter lay-up. Refer to Winterizing.
! CAUTION
Maintain a proper charge on the bat-
teries; operating the pressure pump
from a battery with a low charge could
lead to pump failure.