Seawater System, Draining
The seawater
system must be drained in cold weather,
if there is a risk of frost, to prevent frost damage.
An alternative to draining is to keep the engine bay
above freezing temperature, by means of a fan heater
which is approved for outdoor use.
WARNING!
Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before
doing any work on the seawater system.
Draining:
1 Close the sea cock.
2
Connect a hose to each drain tap before opening
the tap (one at a time).
3 Open the drain taps/remove the drain plugs (S) and
allow the water to run out.
Drain points:
- tap at rear of heat exchanger
- tap at rear of charge air cooler
- Open the drain taps/remove the drain plugs (S)
and allow the water to run out.
Check that all water really does drain out. Depos-
its may need to be cleared away, inside the drain
plug/tap.
4 Also drain/empty any auxiliary equipment such as
the seawater filter, flushing/bilge pump etc.
5 Install the lid on the flushing/bilge pump if fitted.
Connect all hoses.
6 Close/install all drain taps and plugs before you
leave the boat.
7 Check for leaks before you leave the boat.
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