Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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8.3 Winterization
Your boat must be properly winterized before storage. Failure to winterize
the boat could result in damaged pipes, valves, faucets, tanks, hot water
heater, and other components.
The following paragraphs explain how to winterize the systems that require
it.
8.3.1 Engines
Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the engines.
8.3.2 Generator
Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the generator.
8.3.3 Air Conditioning System
Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the air conditioning
system. Carver recommends that you have a qualified marina winterize
your air conditioning system for you.
8.3.4 Fresh Water System
When winterizing your boat’s fresh water system, drain the entire system
including the water heater.
Refer to the “Fresh Water System” portion of Section 4 for a diagram of
your boat’s fresh water system, including optional equipment.
8.3.4.1 Draining the System
1. On the AC Control Center, switch the Water Heater circuit breaker
“OFF.” Carver recommends taping the breaker in the “OFF” position
until the water system is filled and primed after spring recommission-
ing.
Do not supply power to the water heater when it is empty. Doing so may
damage the unit’s heating element.