Chaparral 225 SSi2012, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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Fuel Recommendations
The quality of the fuel is very important for satisfactory engine per-
formance and long engine life. Fuel should be clean and free of
contamination. Your fuel tanks should be kept full of fuel whenever
possible. This will reduce the amount of water condensation and
reduce the possibility of contamination.
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
Some models have a non-pressurized water system as standard
equipment and a pressurized system as optional. The fresh water
system provides water from an onboard storage tank.
On some models, the fresh water tank is filled through the fill plate
on the side of the deck. The vent allows air to enter and escape as
water levels change. Fill the tank only with potable water. Using and
refilling the tank frequently keeps drinking water fresh and clean.
Transom Shower
Nothing is more luxurious than being able to rinse yourself off with
fresh water after swimming or water skiing in salt water. An optional
transom shower is located at the transom and through the use of
pressurized water. Most showers have a push button shower head.
Pressure water switch is located at helm.
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System
Sanitize the fresh water system before you use it the first time,
when you recommission your boat after winter storage, or when the
system has not been in use for an extended period of time.
Note: Fresh water tank must be empty before beginning sani-
tizing process. Empty tank if necessary.
TO SANITIZE THE TANK:
1. Pour 10 ounces of household bleach for every 10 gallons of
capacity into the water tank.
2. Fill the water tank with fresh clean water.
3. Manually pump water throughout system.
4. When a steady stream of water is coming from the faucet, all air
is out of the system. Turn switch OFF after closing faucets.
5. Allow treated water solution to remain in tank for 3 to 4 hours.
6. Turn on water pump switch and pump all treated water solution
from tank and lines through all faucets.
7. Refill tank with fresh water and turn on pump to thoroughly flush
entire system with fresh water after each sanitizing.
Note: If fresh water tastes like chlorine after sanitizing, pour a
solution of 1 quart vinegar and 5 gallons of fresh water into the
tank and allow solution to stand in tank for several days. Then
drain entire system and flush with fresh water. Fill tank with
fresh water.
INITIAL START-UP
1. Fill fresh water system.
2. Manually pump water faucet until water is coming out faucet or if
optional pressure water system, turn on water pump breaker.
3. Open galley faucet to allow air to escape.
4. Close faucet when steady flow of water appears.
Optional Water Pump and Filter
Once the pressure water switch is ON, the water pump supplies
water under pressure to the fresh water system. The filter keeps
particles from entering the pump reservoir. Check the filter periodi-
cally and clean if necessary. A clogged filter may result in low water
pressure to the system.
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