Chaparral 246 SSI 2019, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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2019 246 SSI SPORT BOAT
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
chaparralboats.com
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 bow through the use of
pressurized water. Most showers have a push button shower head.
Pressurized 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 sanitizing
process. Empty tank, if necessary.
CAUTION: Bleach causes eye and skin irritation. Notify all persons on
board the fresh water system is being sanitized. Do not allow anyone to
drink water from fresh water system while it is being sanitized. In case
of body contact, follow directions on bleach container
.
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 clean fresh water.
3. Manually pump water throughout the 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 of the
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 pressurized water pump 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
periodically and clean if necessary. A clogged filter may result in low
water pressure to the system.
Before servicing the filter, turn the water system breaker OFF and
release pressure on the system by opening all faucets. To clean the
filter, remove screen and rinse with clean water. Replace and make
sure the O-ring is seated properly when installing the cover.
Note: Refer to the water pump manual for detailed operation
and maintenance procedures.
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