Owner`s manual

C 280/S 280/C 310/S 310

Chapter 5:

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

5.1 Fresh Water System

GENERAL

The fresh water system consists of a potable water tank, distribution lines and a distribution pump. The pump

is equipped with an automatic pressure switch and is located under the sink in the head compartment. An in-

line strainer located near the pump protects the system from debris. The tank is filled through a labeled deck

plate located on the gunwale.

DO NOT FILL THE SYSTEM WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN WATER. SHOULD THE SYS-

TEM BECOME CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL OR OTHER TOXIC FLUIDS, COMPONENT RE-

PLACEMENT MAY BE NECESSARY.

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 NEC-

ESSARY.

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 at the helm 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 automatically shut off.

When properly primed and activated, the water system will operate much like the water system in a home. An

automatic pressure sensor keeps the system pressurized. If the system has been recently filled or has not been

used for an extended period, air bubbles may accumulate at the pump and the system may have to be reprimed.

Whenever the boat is left unattended, the fresh water system switch should be placed in the “OFF” position.

DO NOT ALLOW THE FRESH WATER PUMP TO RUN DRY. THE FRESH WATER PUMP

WORKS ON DEMAND AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE TANK IS

EMPTY. THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. ALWAYS TURN THE WATER PRES-

SURE SWITCH "OFF" WHEN THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.