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Fresh Water System
Head Sink and Shower (295/325 Models)
The vanity sink faucet converts to a retractable
hand-held shower head. To use the shower, pull
the shower head out of faucet and the turn on
the cold water valve. Make sure the Fresh Water
switch in the helm switch panel is activated before
using the shower.
Shower water is drained overboard by the shower
sump pump. The pump is automatically controlled
by a oat switch near the pump below a hatch in
the head compartment oor.
The Fresh Water Washdown
The cockpit fresh water washdown hose connection
is located on the starboard side of the cockpit and
uses a standard garden hose connection. It is
equipped with a valve that allows the ow of water
to be turned on or off at the hose connection.
Make sure the Fresh Water switch in the helm
switch panel is on before using the washdown
hose and that the washdown faucet valve or hose
spray nozzles are off when the fresh water system
is activated.
7.3 Fresh Water System Maintenance
Information supplied with water system compo-
nents by the equipment manufacturers is included
with this manual. Refer to this information for
additional operation and service data.
Routine Maintenance
The following items should be done routinely to
maintain your fresh water system:
• Periodically remove and clean the water
strainer located near the intake side of the
fresh water pump. To clean the strainer, make
sure the Fresh Water switch is off. Rotate
the strainer bowl counterclockwise to release
it. Remove and clean the screen with fresh
water. Lubricate the O-ring lightly with Teon
or silicone grease and reinstall the strainer
bowl.
• Remove the lter screens from the faucet
spouts and eliminate any accumulation of
debris. A build up of debris can cause the
pump to cycle excessively.
• Periodically spray the pump and metal
components with a metal protectant.
275/295 Center Console
Fresh Water Pump and Strainer
Typical Head Compartment Sink and Shower
• The batteries must be properly maintained and
charged. Operating the pressure pump from a
battery with a low charge could lead to pump
failure.
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