Water And Waste Systems; General - Four winns 278 VISTA Owner's Manual

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GENERAL

All Four Winns Vista models are equipped with a
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fresh water supply system. This system consists of
a water supply tank, water distribution lines and a
distribution pump. The water fill deck plate for the
fresh water system is located on the deck and labeled
accordingly. Always fill the tank slowly. See Figure J1.
Figure J1: Fresh Water Fill & Vent
The water deck plate is appropriately labeled.
DO NOT fill the system with anything other
than water. Should the system become
contaminated with fuel or other toxic solution,
component replacement may be necessary.
The water tank is equipped with an overboard vent
(Figure J1). Maintain a close visual watch on the
overboard vent while filling the water tank. Always fill
the tank slowly. When the tank is almost full, water will
spurt out of the vent.
NOTICE
When filling the tank, never seal the hose to
the deck plate. The tank will become
pressuized and could rupture.
DO NOT overfill the water tank. Tank damage
may result. Water capacity and tank location
may vary due to other equipment that may be
installed on the boat.
For the potable water capacity, please refer to our
Four Winns website at www.fourwinns.com. Tank
monitoring systems are optional on the 258 and 278
Vista models. These indicator gauges are typically
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located in the head for monitoring the water/waste
levels. Refer to Figure J2 and the locator drawing in
the back of this manual for the fresh water tank
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location. Access to the tank is gained through the
forward berth's under berth storage drawer.
Fresh Water Fill
Fresh Water Fill
Fresh Water Vent
The materials from which the components of the water
system are made may give the water supply a pecu-
liar taste, especially when new. This condition is
normal and can be reduced somewhat through
the use of a water filter; such as that produced by
PuriTec
The water system should be disinfected before first
use and at the beginning of each season. The follow-
ing information is a general guide to disinfecting the
fresh water system.
1. Flush the boat's water system thoroughly with
2. The water system should be drained completely.
3. To disinfect the water system, use one gallon of
4. Allow to stand for three (3) hours. If time is a

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Fresh Water Vent
Fresh Water Tank
Fresh Water Vent
Fresh Water Fill
Figure J2: Fresh (Potable) Water Tank Location
. The taste will completely dissipate in time.
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The fresh (potable) water system should be
disinfected prior to initial use.
fresh water. Make sure all nontoxic antifreeze is
removed from the system.
water and 1/4 cup of Clorox
bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solution). This
is recommended for each 15 gallons of tank
capacity.
factor, greater concentrations of chlorine solution
will be needed to disinfect the water system.
258 Vista
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Fresh
Water Pump
278 Vista
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or Purex household
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