Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-1
Section 5
OS 315
Plumbing System
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 accessed
through the starboard side of the mid-berth.
An in-line strainer located near the pump
protects the system from debris. The tank is
filled through a labeled deck fill located on
the gunwale.
DO NOT confuse other deck fill with fresh
water fill. If toxic fluids or fuel is added to
fresh water tank, the system will be contami-
nated. DO NOT attempt to pump fuel out;
this system is not designed to pump fuel.
Fuel must be removed by qualified personal
only. Fuel in the fresh water systems will
also require replacement of that system and/
or many components.
Operation
Fill the water supply tank slowly through the
FRESH WATER FILL deck plate. After filling
tank, partially open all faucets. Turn on
“Fresh Water System” switch at the helm.
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 pres-
sure builds, the pump will automatically shut
off.
When properly primed and activated, the
water system will operate like the water sys-
tem in a home. An automatic pressure sen-
sor 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 system
may have to be re-primed.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, turn
the fresh water system switch "OFF."
Sink and Shower Operation
The head sink faucet is also the shower
spray head. To use as a shower, turn on
“Fresh Water System” switch on the MDP, lift
the spray head off the sink (or out of the
locker for the cockpit shower) and turn the
water on. Adjust the hot and cold water fau-
cet until the desired temperature is obtained.
Some minor variations in the water tempera-
ture may occur as the pressure pump
cycles.
Shower water is drained from the head com-
partment by a sump pump system con-
nected to the shower drain. An automatic
float switch in the shower sump controls the
pump. The pump is protected by the shower
sump circuit breaker. After showering, let the
cold water flow for a period of time to flush
the drainage system of soap residue.
The shower sump system is located in the
bilge, below mid-berth in the cabin. It is
important the shower drain strainer is
cleaned regularly and the sump is inspected
regularly to remove any accumulated debris.
! DANGER
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Fuel and their vapors are highly explo-
sive when exposed to open flame or
spark, resulting in death or serious
injury. Do not confuse deck fills.
! CAUTION
DO NOT allow the fresh water pump to
run dry, damage to the pump can
occur. The fresh water pump works on
demand and WILL NOT shut off when
the tank is empty. Turn the water
pump switch "OFF" when the system
is not in use. Operating any pump
from a low-charged battery can lead to
a pump failure. Keep the batteries
properly charged. The fresh water
system must be properly winterized
prior to winter lay-up. Refer to Winter-
izing.