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FRESH WATER SYSTEM
7.1 General
The fresh water system consists of a water tank,
distribution lines and a distribution pump. The
pump is equipped with an automatic pressure
switch and is located in the aft systems compart-
ment.
DO NOT FILL SYSTEM WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN WATER.
SHOULD THE SYSTEM BECOME CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL
OR OTHER TOXIC FLUIDS, COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
MAY BE NECESSARY.
DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATES WITH THE
WATER OR WASTE FILL DECK PLATES. THESE PLATES
ALSO ARE LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE OR
DIESEL FUEL 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.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE EVERGLADES CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE
FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED AND COMPONENTS OF
THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation
Fill the water tank slowly through the labeled deck
ll tting. After lling the tank, activate the Fresh
Water switch in the helm switch panel or touch
screen display. Then open the nozzle on the fresh
water washdown hose or the cockpit shower spray
head. Allow the pump to run until all of the air is
purged from the system and a steady stream of
water is owing from the faucet or spray head.
Close the nozzle or valve to stop the water ow.
As the pressure builds, the pump will automati-
cally shut o.
When properly primed and activated, the 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 lled
or has not been used for an extended period, air
bubbles may accumulate at the pump and the
system may have to be reprimed.
Chapter 7:
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the Fresh
Water Pump switch should be o.
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 FRESH WATER SWITCH OFF WHEN THE FRESH WATER
SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.
Fresh Water Pump
Water Deck Fill Fitting & Cockpit Shower
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