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YSTEMS
Water System
Your Cobalt yacht is equipped with a water system
which allows for fresh water to be onboard. A
12-volt DC water pump operates the system. It is
necessary to supply power to the pump before it
can be operated.
To operate the water system:
1. Select “TANKS” on the E-Plex menu.
2. Select “Freshwater Pump.” The fresh water, gray
water and black water levels will also display.
Consult your authorized Cobalt dealer for
winterization requirements.
To clean the water tank, add 1/4 cup of baking soda
per 10 gallons of fresh water into the tank and allow
it to stand in the tank for one day; then flush the
tank twice. If this is not sufficient to clean the tank,
replace the baking soda with 2 tablespoons of
bleach per 10 gallons of fresh water and repeat the
procedure. Refer to
Section 1
,
Specifications
, for
freshwater capacity.
FIRE SUPPRESSION
EQUIPMENT
Your Cobalt yacht is equipped with a fixed
automatic fire extinguisher that uses FE-241 (or
optional FM-200, for European requirements) as an
extinguishing agent; it is mounted on the engine
compartment and generator compartment (if
equipped). These extinguishers are activated when
the heat-sensitive head reaches a predetermined
temperature. The extinguisher discharges and
saturates the engine and/or generator
compartment, smothering the fire.
Inspect fire extinguishers for proper charge before
operating the yacht.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Your Cobalt yacht is equipped with two electrical
systems; battery powered direct current (DC)
system, shore power and a generator which
supplies alternating current (AC). These systems
have a load center panel and the E-Plex system
which serves as the main power distribution panel.
The DC system supplies electricity to all of the 12V
electrical circuits of the yacht (lights, pumps,
blowers, ignition, etc.)
The AC system supplies 110V AC power to the
electrical outlets and to AC-powered systems when
the yacht is moored to dock or slip. Refer to
Section
3
,
Cabin Distribution Panel
.
A
WARNING
Avoid injury, death or explosion. DO
NOT open the engine compartment
hatch immediately. This will allow
oxygen to the fire, and flashback can
occur. When the fire extinguisher
discharge occurs, turn off all engines,
bilge blowers and electrical system
components.
A
DANGER
Avoid fire or explosions, or
electrocution. These situations can
occur from improper use of AC and DC
systems. Do not work on an energized
system. Use caution when connecting
or disconnecting to shore power. Avoid
swimming near the boat when it is
connected to shore power.
