5-2
Section 5 Plumbing System
DC265
Priming the System
Open the ball valve and hose connector, and
activate the pressure pump. Run the pump
until all air is purged from the system. Close
the thru-hull ball valve before the boat is
hauled from the water to eliminate an air
lock in the system. It may be necessary to
re-prime the raw water system if the system
is not used for an extended period.
5.3 Livewell
Seawater is provided to the livewell by a 12-
volt circulating pump. This pump is designed
to carry a constant flow of water to the
livewell. The pump is activated by the
livewell switch on the helm. An overflow built
into the livewell automatically controls
livewell water level. Always turn livewell
pump off at the switch panel when not in
use.
To fill the livewell, insert the plug into the
drain fitting at the bottom of the livewell.
Make sure the ball valve at the intake thru-
hull fitting is open and turn on livewell pump.
When water level reaches the overflow, it will
begin to circulate.
To drain, turn off pump and remove plug.
When the livewell has drained, use the
washdown hose to flush livewell and drain
debris.
Close the livewell thru-hull ball valve when-
ever livewell is not in use to prevent water
from entering the livewell while the boat is
cruising. The livewell pump is equipped with
a sea strainer on the intake side of the pump
located in the aft bilge. Check it frequently
and clean as necessary.
Do not use livewell for stowage. Seawater
can enter livewell when it is not in use and
damage stowed equipment.
! CAUTION
DO NOT operate high-pressure pump
dry, damage to pump will result. Turn
the raw water pump switch "OFF"
when leaving the boat unattended.
Washdown Hose Connector (Typical)
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