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Monitor Panel
The water system features a water/waste system monitor
panel which senses the amount of water left in the potable
water tank system. It is located at the ship's main electrical
control panel in the aft starboard salon.
To use the panel, press the switch in toward the freshwater
tank position and hold. The amount of potable tank water
will be displayed. The sender for the fresh water monitor is
located on the top of the starboard fresh water tank which
is located in the engine room. Since both fresh water tanks
drain at approximately the same rate only a single system
sender is needed to monitor the fresh water remaining in
both fresh water tanks.
The key switch is used for overboard discharge. Read
and understand the section on using the macerator in the
waste system before attempting to operate the overboard
discharge system. Laws in many locals prevent the use of
overboard discharge. A person could be severely fi ned so know the
restrictions before using the macerator pump-out.
Do Not Use Waste
Pump-Out Before
Knowing The Local
Laws/Restrictions
Sanitizing Water System
If the vessel has been in an extended storage condition or
you suspect the water system may be contaminated, then
the system should be sanitized.
You can purchase a water treatment kit with ingredients
that will sanitize the system. Follow the directions with
the treatment kit. If a water treatment kit is not available
follow these steps to sanitize the water system.
1. Make sure the water tank is pumped until empty. Shut
off the water pressure breaker at the 12 volt ship's panel.
2. You will need approximately one gallon of a reduced
bleach solution per each 15 gallons of tank capacity.
3. Formulate the correct amount of reduced bleach
solution by mixing 1/4 cup of unscented household
chlorine bleach per gallon of water. Press the monitor
panel water tank switch at the ship's control panel to
determine the approximate number of gallons left in the
water tank.
4. Pour the weakened bleach solution into the water tank.
Again, use the formula of 1 gallon reduced bleach solution
for every 15 gallons of tank capacity.
5. To further reduce the power of the bleach solution fi ll
the remainder of the water tank with fresh, clean water.
6. At the ship's 12 volt control panel, "fl ip" the water
pressure breaker to the "on" position. Turn on the faucets
to purge any system air and to circulate the bleach solution
to all areas. Now turn off the water pressure breaker.
7. Let the solution set in the system for 3-4 hours.
8. Pump the water tank until empty.
9. Fill the water tank full with fresh, clean water. Turn the
faucets on a let the entire tank fl ush through the system.
10. Again, fi ll the tank with fresh, clean water. Turn faucets
on to remove any air. The water system is now sanitized.
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