BENETEAU First 20, Owner'S Manual

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9.1 GENERAL POINTS
- It is essential to rinse the entire on-board water system the first time the boat is used (The water system is protected in
the factory by a dietary anti-freeze).
- The water tanks may have had an anti-algae treatment using a copper sulphate based product. It is advisable to renew
the treatment according to the area in which the boat is sailing.
- Purge all the water circuits when winterizing to prevent damage due to freezing.
- Clean/change the filters regularly.
- Regularly check water-tightness of joints in
the water system installations. Check that
screws and bolts are well tightened and replace
them if they are worn or corroded.
- Disconnect shore water supply before
leaving the boat (if fitted).
- If the boat is sailing in temperatures below
freezing, it is possible to use anti-freeze in the
water systems: use a non-toxic anti-freeze
marked for dietary use.
NEVER USE AUTOMOBILE ANTI-FREEZE:
RISK OF POISONING.
Water systems