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Sea water is supplied to the pump from a thru‑hull fitting
located in the engine compartment bilge, forward of the port
engine. A sea strainer between the pump and thru‑hull fitting
protects the system from contaminants that could damage the
pump or the system. Make sure the pump receives adequate
sea water by periodically cleaning the sea strainer basket.
The procedure for cleaning strainer is the same as for the
generator strainer. Refer to the Electrical System chapter for
information on cleaning the sea strainer. You also should refer
to the air conditioner owner’s manual for more information
on the operation and maintenance of the air conditioner.
6.5 Raw Water System Maintenance
The following items should be done routinely to help maintain
your raw water system:
• Check hoses, particularly the sea water supply lines, for
signs of deterioration.
• Periodically remove and clean the water strainers located
near the intake side of the washdown and livewell pumps.
To clean the strainers, make sure the Washdown and
Baitwell switches are off and close the valves at the thru-
hull fittings. Rotate the strainer bowl counterclockwise
to release it. Remove and clean the screen with fresh
water. Lubricate the O‑ring lightly with silicon or Teflon
grease and reinstall the strainer bowl.
• Periodically remove and clean the strainer basket on the
air conditioning pump strainer. Refer to the generator
section of the Electrical Systems chapter for the procedure
for cleaning the sea strainer.
• Spray pumps and thru‑hull valves with a protective oil
periodically.
• Operate all thru‑hull valves at least once a month to keep
them operating properly.
SHOULD A HOSE RUPTURE, TURN THE PUMP OFF
IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS CLOSE THE THRU-HULL
VALVE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A
SEA WATER PUMP.
THE bATTERIES MUST bE PROPERLY CHARGED.
OPERATING ANY PUMPS FROM A bATTERY WITH A
LOW CHARGE MAY LEAD TO A PUMP FAILURE.
THE RAW WATER SYSTEM MUST bE PROPERLY
WINTERIZED PRIOR TO WINTER LAY-UP. SEE
SECTION ON WINTERIZING.
Air Conditioning Pump Sea Strainer
Water Heater
SEA STRAINER
Air Conditioning Pump Thru-Hull Valve
Forward of Port Engine