Raw Water System; Seacocks; Raw Water Strainers - Bayliner 2855 Sunbridge Owner's Manual

Ra w Wa t e r S y s te m

Seacocks

Seacocks are valves which are typically used to manage the intake of raw water
through the hull below the water line (raw water intake seacocks). Seacocks may
also be used to discharge waste or water through the hull below the water line
(discharge seacocks).
Seacocks are controlled by a 90º lever and are used on your boat in the following
raw water intake/discharge systems: Engine, (optional) air conditioning system
and (optional) marine head (toilet) system.
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! Verify that the system's seacock is OPEN before the system is
started and keep the seacock open until the system is shut off. Close seacocks whenever the
systems will not be used for long periods of time

Raw Water Strainers

Raw water strainers are used in water pickup systems to filter incoming raw water. The typical layout is one strainer
for each of the following: Engine, and optional air conditioning system. Raw water strainers are located near raw
water intake valves (seacocks) and should be checked every time you use your boat for leaks and/or debris. If debris
is found, clean the raw strainer as follows:
• FLOODING HAZARD! The seacock that sends raw water to the strainer must be
CLOSED before disassembling the raw water strainer to prevent the boat from taking on
water through the raw water strainer assembly. Keep the seacock CLOSED until the raw
water strainer is completely reassembled.
• SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! After reassembling the raw water strainer, verify that the
seacock valve is OPEN before energizing the component/system.
1. Make sure the component/system (engine, air conditioning) that the strainer is connected to is turned OFF.
2. Close the seacock that sends raw water to the strainer you are about to clean. The seacock must remain closed
until the strainer is completely reassembled.
3. Take apart the raw water strainer.
4. Remove debris.
5. Flush strainer with water.
6. Reassemble the raw water strainer.
7. Open the seacock and check for leaks around the strainer. If no leaks are found, you may activate the component
or system.
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Ciera 2855 Cruiser
Chapter 2: Features/Systems
TYPICAL RAW WATER INTAKE
SEACOCK COMPONENTS
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90
SEACOCK
LEVER
HULL
SECTION
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Owner's Manual Supplement
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SEACOCK
GASKET
INTAKE
STRAINER