Troubleshooting Water Systems - Chris-Craft 32 Launch (RJ) Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Water Systems

Use the following procedure to help troubleshoot any water problem.
Problem
Sea water pressure is low
Water sputters from faucet
Fresh water pump cycles
ON and OFF.
No water when faucet is
opened
Pump does not run
Table 3.8.
Water Troubleshooting Chart
Figure 3-60.
Fresh Water Pump
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Systems
Probable Cause
Seacock valve is partially closed
Seacock strainer is clogged
Water tank is empty
Air in system
Leak in system
Pump breaker OFF
Water tank is empty
Blocked water lines
Defective pump pressure switch
Pump breaker OFF
Water tank is empty
Defective pump pressure switch
Defective pump
Solution
Open valve
Clean Strainer
Open faucet to exhaust air, then close
the faucet when a steady stream of
water begins to flow
Find and repair leak
Switch breaker ON
Fill water tank
Find and clear obstruction
Replace switch
Switch breaker ON
Check connections, tighten as necessary
Replace switch
Refer to dealer for service
The water pump is in-line with a
filter as shown here.
The RK-RJ fresh water pump is
located in the engine room. It is
secured to the engine room bulk-
head on the Starboard side as
shown in this photo.
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