2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Transom Shower
Nothing is more luxurious than being able to rinse yourself off with fresh
water after swimming or water skiing in salt water. An optional transom
shower is located at the transom and bow through the use of pressurized
water. Most showers have a push button shower head. Pressurized water
switch is located at helm.
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System
Sanitize the fresh water system before you use it the fi rst time, when you
recommission your boat after winter storage, or when the system has not
been in use for an extended period of time.
Note: Fresh water tank must be empty before beginning sanitiz-
ing process. Empty tank if necessary.
TO SANITIZE THE TANK:
1. Pour 10 ounces of household bleach for every 10 gallons of capacity
into the water tank.
2. Fill the water tank with clean fresh water.
3. Manually pump water throughout system.
4. When a steady stream of water is coming from the faucet, all air is out
of the system. Turn switch OFF after closing faucets.
5. Allow treated water solution to remain in tank for 3 to 4 hours.
6. Turn on water pump switch and pump all treated water solution from
tank and lines through all faucets.
7. Refi ll tank with fresh water and turn on pump to thoroughly fl ush entire
system with fresh water after each sanitizing.
Note: If fresh water tastes like chlorine after sanitizing, pour a solution
of 1 quart vinegar and 5 gallons of fresh water into the tank and allow
solution to stand in tank for several days. Then drain entire system and
fl ush with fresh water. Fill tank with fresh water.
INITIAL START-UP
1. Fill fresh water system.
2. Manually pump water faucet until water is coming out faucet or if op-
tional pressure water system, turn on water pump breaker.
3. Open galley faucet to allow air to escape.
4. Close faucet when steady fl ow of water appears.
Optional Water Pump and Filter
Once the pressurized water pump switch is ON, the water pump supplies
water under pressure to the fresh water system. The fi lter keeps particles
from entering the pump reservoir. Check the fi lter periodically and clean
if necessary. A clogged fi lter may result in low water pressure to the sys-
tem.
Before servicing the fi lter, turn the water system breaker OFF and release
pressure on the system by opening all faucets. To clean the fi lter, remove
screen and rinse with clean water. Replace and make sure the O-ring is
seated properly when installing the cover.
Note: Refer to the water pump manual for detailed operation and
maintenance procedures.
CAUTION: Bleach causes eye and skin irritation. Notify all
persons on board the fresh water system is being sanitized.
Do not allow anyone to drink water from fresh water system
while it is being sanitized. In case of body contact, follow
directions on bleach container.
