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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 aft systems
compartment. The tank is located in the 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 PLATE WITH THE WATER
OR WASTE FILL DECK PLATES. THESE PLATES ALSO
ARE LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF 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 supply tank slowly through the la-
beled deck ll tting. After lling the water tank,
activate the Fresh Water switch in the helm switch
panel and open the nozzle on the fresh water
washdown hose. Allow the pump to run until all
of the air is purged from the system and a steady
stream of water is owing from nozzle. Release
the nozzle to stop the water ow. As the pres-
sure builds, the pump will automatically shut o.
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-
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.
Chapter 7:
Fresh Water Fill
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 SYSTEM
IS NOT IN USE.
Washdown Hose Connector
A fresh water washdown hose faucet is located on
the starboard side of the cockpit. The faucet uses a
standard garden hose connection and is equipped
with a valve that allows the ow of water to be
turned on or o 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 o when the fresh water system
is activated.
Fresh Water Washdown Hose Connection
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