Initial Fresh Water System Startup; Fresh Water System Maintenance; Sanitizing The Fresh Water System - Monterey 184 FS Owner's Manual

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Initial Fresh Water System Startup

1. Fill the fresh water tank (approximately 15 gallon capacity) with potable
water.
2. Turn the FRESH WATER PUMP switch "ON."
3. Open the wet bar faucet to allow air to escape. Close the faucet when a
steady flow of water is apparent.
4. Bleed air from the remainder of the faucets, showers, etc., in the same
manner as step 3. After all lines have been bled, the pump will build to
operating pressure and then shut off.
5. You may now continue to fill the tank to its capacity.
The fresh water pump works on demand and WILL NOT
automatically shut-off when the tank is empty. If the switch is in the
"ON" position, and the tank is empty, the pump will run continuously
and may overheat.

Fresh Water System Maintenance

The following maintenance actions should be performed monthly to keep
the fresh water system clean and sanitary:
• Drain the fresh water tank completely (using all faucets, showers, etc.).
Refill tank with at least 15 gallons of clean, fresh water and drain again.
• Clean fresh water pump inlet filter screen.
• Rotate housing slightly counterclockwise and pull to separate housings
and gain access to the filter screen. After cleaning, reverse procedure.
Ensure O-Ring is in place.

Sanitizing the Fresh Water System

If water in the tank has been allowed to stagnate and you suspect that the
fresh water system may be contaminated, sanitize the system. To sanitize:
1. Drain the fresh water tank completely (using all faucets, showers, etc.).
2. Mix a solution of 1/4 cup household bleach to 1 gallon of water for every
15 gallons of tank capacity. Pour the solution into the fresh water tank.
3. Fill the tank with clean, fresh water.
4. Turn fresh water pump "ON" and bleed air from all faucets, showers, etc.
5. After approximately 3 hours, drain the system completely.
6. Flush the system with one full tank of water.
7. Fill tank with clean, fresh drinking water.
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