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S
ECTION
4. W
S
ATER
YSTEM
The fresh water system (see Fig. 7.3.1) consists of
one (1) 12 volt water pump, two (2) water system
filters and a distribution manifold. They are
located under the salon floor hatch.
The fresh water system is activated by the water
pump breaker on the salon DC distribution panel.
The breaker must be ON to operate the head,
shower, ice maker, fresh water washdowns or
faucets.
A. S
W
ANITIZING THE
If the fresh water system has not been used for
some time, or if you suspect that it has been
contaminated, then it should be sanitized. Your
marine dealer may have a water treatment additive
that can be used to sanitize the system. Follow the
instructions provided with the additive.
If a water treatment additive is not available, the
following steps may be followed to sanitize the water
system:
1. Pump the water tank empty. Shut OFF water
system breaker.
2. Determine the capacity of your water tank (your
standard water tank holds 150 gallons (567.75
liters)). You will need approximately one (1)
gallon of weak bleach solution for each fifteen
(15) gallons of tank capacity.
3. Prepare the proper amount of a weak bleach
solution by mixing 1/4 cup of unscented
household chlorine bleach per gallon of water.
4. Pour weak bleach solution into the water tank.
Remember, use about one (1) gallon of weak
bleach solution for each fifteen (15) gallons of
tank capacity.
5. Fill the remainder of the tank with fresh, clean
water. This will further dilute the weak bleach
solution.
6. Switch ON the water system breaker, then turn
on the faucets and allow the air to be exhausted
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ATER
YSTEM
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PTIONS
from the plumbing system. By doing this, the
entire fresh water system will be filled with a
sanitizing solution.
7. Allow the sanitizing solution to stand in the water
system for three (3) hours.
8. Pump the water tank empty.
9. Fill the water system completely with fresh,
clean water. Turn on the faucet and permit the
entire contents of fresh, clean water to run
through the system. This will flush the sanitizing
solution out of the plumbing.
10. Fill the water system again, with fresh, clean
water, and turn on the faucet to permit the air to
dissapate.
Your water system is now sanitized.
B. W
T
ATER
ANK
The 52 DA has one (1) 150 gallon (567.75 liter)
water tank located under the salon hatch aft of the
water pump and filters (Figure 7.5.1).
To check the water level in
the tank, press the water
level switch on the 12 volt
DC distribution panel
located in the salon. The
lights will indicate the
amount of water in the tank.
F
W
T
ILLING THE
ATER
ANK
The tank is filled through either fill plate located on
the port and starboard deck walkways. Fill the water
tanks only from a source known to provide safe,
pure drinking water. To fill your water tank you should
use a plastic hose. Do not use a rubber hose; it can
give the water a disagreeable flavor. The hose
should be kept for filling use only. After using the
hose it should be emptied. Start at one end and
raise the hose to shoulder level and walk to the
opposite end of the hose, allowing the remaining
water to flow out. You should store your water tank
filling hose in a clean dry place. It is also a good
52 Sundancer
(F
. 7.4.1)
IG
WATER LEVEL
FUL L
3/4
1/2
1/4
EMPTY
®
(525 Sundancer
®
)
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