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FRESH WATER SYSTEM
7.1 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 near the water tank in the
systems compartment. The tank is located in the
systems compartment bilge.
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 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 supply tank slowly through the la-
beled deck plate located at the rear of the cockpit.
After lling the water tank, partially open all fau-
cets. The Fresh Water switch on the helm switch
panel 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 owing 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 lled or has not been used for an ex-
Chapter 7:
Fresh Water Fill
tended 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 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
FRESH WATER SWITCH OFF WHEN THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
IS NOT IN USE.
Fresh Water Pump and Strainer
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