Fresh Water System; General; Fresh Water System Operation; Water Heater (328Ss) - Monterey 214SS Owner's Manual

Chapter 7:

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

7.1 General

The fresh water system is optional on most models
and standard equipment others. It consists of a
potable water tank, distribution lines and a dis-
tribution pump. 328SS models are also equipped
with a water heater. The pump is equipped with
an automatic pressure switch and is located in the
engine compartment or near the water tank. The
water tank is located either in the engine com-
partment or in the bilge below the cockpit. The
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on the gunnel or at the rear of the boat near the
swim platform.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.

7.2 Fresh Water System Operation

Fill the water supply tank slowly through the la-
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tially open all faucets. The Water System/Pump
switch in the helm, the battery switch panel or
the circuit 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
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the faucets one by one. As the pressure builds,
the pump will automatically shut off.
Fresh Water Fill
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-
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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 or switch should be placed in the
"OFF" position.
CAUTION
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.
THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. ALWAYS TURN
THE WATER PUMP BREAKER OFF WHEN THE FRESH WATER
SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.

7.3 Water Heater (328SS)

The water heater is located in the engine compart-
ment. It has a 120 volt element that is thermo-
statically controlled at the heater and activated
by a circuit breaker located in the cabin 120 volt
panel. The water heater is also equipped with
a heat exchanger that is plumbed to the water
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