Chapter 5: Fresh Water System; General; Fresh Water System Operation - Monterey 400 Sport Owner's Manual

Chapter 5:
FRESH WATER SYSTEM

5.1 General

The fresh water system consists of a potable water
tank, distribution lines and a distribution pump.
The pump is equipped with an automatic pressure
switch and is located on the transom in rear of the
engine compartment. The water tank is located
in the bilge below the aft berth in the cabin. The
tank is filled through a labeled deck plate located
near the cockpit step next to the wet bar. Shut
off valves in the cold and hot water lines in the
engine compartment enable the operator to turn
off the water lines if necessary.
DO NOT FILL SYSTEM WITH ANYTHING OTHER
THAN WATER. SHOULD THE SYSTEM BECOME
CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL OR OTHER TOXIC
FLUIDS, COMPONENT REPLACEMENT MAY BE
NECESSARY.
WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED
TO PUMP FUEL AND A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
COULD RESULT. DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL
DECK PLATES WITH THE WATER OR WASTE
FILL DECK PLATES. THESE PLATES ALSO ARE
LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE OR
DIESEL FUEL IS ACCIDENTALLY PUMPED INTO
THE WATER OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO PUMP IT OUT YOURSELF. CONTACT YOUR
DEALER OR THE MONTEREY BOATS CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN
HAVING THE FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED
AND COMPONENTS OF THE FRESH WATER
SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

5.2 Fresh Water System Operation

Fill the water supply tank slowly through the la-
beled deck plate. After filling the water tank, par-
tially open all faucets. The Water Pump breaker
on the cabin DC panel should be on. Allow the
pump to run until all of the air is purged from the
system and a steady stream of water is flowing
from each outlet. Next, turn off the faucets one
by one. As the pressure builds, the pump will
automatically shut off.
When properly primed and activated the water
system will operate much like the water system in
a home. An automatic pressure sensor keeps the
system pressurized. If the system has been re-
cently filled or has not been used for an extended
Fresh Water Fill
Hot and Cold Water Lines and Shut Off Valves
On Port Side of Engine Compartment
period, air bubbles may accumulate at the pump
and the system may have to be reprimed.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the Water
Pump breaker should be placed in the "OFF" po-
sition.
DO NOT ALLOW THE FRESH WATER PUMP TO RUN
DRY. THE FRESH WATER PUMP WORKS ON DEMAND
AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN
THE TANK IS EMPTY.
DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. ALWAYS TURN THE WATER
PUMP BREAKER OFF WHEN THE FRESH WATER
SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.
MONTEREY
BOATS
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