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Chapter 5:

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

5.1 General

The fresh water system consists of a potable water tank, dis-
tribution lines and a distribution pump. The pump is equipped
with an automatic pressure switch and is located near the water
tank below the cabin sole. The tank is ﬁlled through a labeled
deck plate located on the gunnel.

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  OR  DIESEL  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  ALBEMARLE  CUSTOMER  SERVICE
DEPARTMENT  FOR  ASSISTANCE  IN  HAVING
THE  FUEL  PROFESSIONALLY  REMOVED  AND
COMPONENTS  OF THE  FRESH WATER  SYSTEM
REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

5.2 Fresh Water System Operation

Fill  the  water  supply  tank  slowly  through  the  labeled  deck
plate.  After ﬁlling the water tank, partially open all faucets.
The fresh water pump breaker on the cabin DC 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 ﬂowing 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.  An accumulator
tank reduces pump cycling.  If the system has been recently
ﬁlled or has not been used for an extended 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 pump
breaker should be placed in the “OFF” position.

The Washdown Hose Connector

A  quick-release  fresh  water  wash-
down hose connector is located on
the  starboard  side  of  the  cockpit
below the gunnel.  It is identiﬁed by
a blue plastic cover that rotates to the
open and closed positions.  The con-
nector has an automatic valve that is
always  closed  until  the  washdown
hose is connected.

The hose requires a special ﬁtting that snaps into the connector
and activates the automatic valve. The cover on the connector
should always be in the closed position to keep the connector
clean when the washdown hose is not attached. Contact your
Albemarle dealer for information on replacement ﬁttings and
hoses.

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 WATER
PRESSURE  BREAKER  OFF WHEN THE  FRESH
WATER SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.

Fresh Water Pump, In-line Strainer and In-line Fuse