Carver 56 Voyager SE, Owner'S Manual

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4.3 Raw Water Washdowns
The optional bow and transom raw water washdowns enable you to use
seawater to washdown and clean your boat.
To use the raw water washdowns:
1. Locate the bow- and transom-mounted hose fittings. The bow-
mounted fitting is located in the port bow locker. The transom-
mounted fitting is located in the starboard transom locker.
2. Attach one end of an appropriately sized water hose to the hose
fitting you wish to use.
3. Attach a nozzle to the other end of the hose. The best type of nozzle
to use is the “pistol grip” type that can be opened and closed by
squeezing your hand.
4. Make sure the raw water washdown seacock is closed. Remove and
clean the raw water washdown system’s seawater strainer. The
strainer prevents debris in the seawater from entering the washdown
pump. The seacock, strainer and pump are located in the port aft
engine room beneath a hatch. Refer to 9.7.4 Engine Room for the
exact location of the seacock, strainer and pump.
5. Reinstall the seawater strainer. If the strainer leaks when the raw
water washdown seacock is opened, close the seacock, then check
the strainer for correct installation.
6. Open the washdown seacock to supply seawater to the washdown
pump.
7. Turn the “house” battery bank master disconnect switch to the “ON”
position.
8. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the Main - One circuit breaker
“ON.”
Do not operate the washdown pump when the seacock that supplies
seawater to the washdown system is closed. Operating the pump with no
seawater can damage it.
9. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DC Main circuit
breaker “ON,” then switch the Washdown Pump circuit breaker
“ON.” This activates the boat’s raw water washdown pump.
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