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Chapter 7
The hot water heater features a six gallon capacity and has
the ability to keep the water warm during cruising. This is
accomplished by a set of hoses connected between the
hot water tank and the circulating engine water pump.
Engine coolant runs through a heat exchanger which keeps
the tank water warm when the engines are running.
To initially fill the hot water heater, ensure the boat’s fresh
water tank is full. When the tank is full water will be ejected
from the deck vent. At the DC side of the main ship’s
AC/DC panel, turn the fresh water pump to the “on”
position. Make sure the water heater is full by opening
a hot water faucet until a steady stream flows out.
With the generator running or the shore power connected,
switch on the hot water heater at the AC side of the
ship’s service panel. The heating element will now begin
to heat the hot water tank.
Should the hot water heater reset button need resetting,
turn off the hot water breaker at the AC side of the main
control panel. Then remove the panel cover to expose the
reset button. Press the red reset button. After refastening
the access panel, flip on the hot water breaker to continue
the systems operation.
Should the need arise there is a drain valve located in the
rear of the heater. Make sure the water is cold before
attempting to open the valve. The valve runs through the
shower sump pump and then overboard. Never try to
adjust the thermostat or open the drain valve before
turning off the AC breaker. Contact a marine professional
for further information.
HOT WATER HEATER:
CAUTION
!
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BODILY INJURY DUE
TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT TRY TO
OPEN UP THE HOT WATER TANK
COMPONENTS WHILE THE AC POWER IS
ACTIVATED. TURN HOT WATER BREAKER
OFF AT THE MAIN AC PANEL.
NOTICE
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
DO NOT TURN ON THE HOT WATER
BREAKER WITHOUT THE WATER HEATER
BEING FULL. DAMAGE TO THE HEATER
ELEMENT COULD OCCUR.
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BODILY INJURY DUE TO
HOT WATER, BE SURE TO CHECK THE
WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE USING IT.
THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE AFTER CRUISING
WHEN THE WATER HAS BEEN TRAVELING
THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGER HOSES.
CAUTION
!
COLD WATER HOSE
HOT
WATER
HOSE
DRAIN
T&P
VALVE
RESET
BREAKER
INSIDE
CASING