Printed 7/2/2016
MV Lioness Owners Notes v2015.2
Page 19 of 36
Domestic Water
Location and operation of the domestic water supply system
The domestic water tanks supply the galley, head sinks and showers. There
are two 200 gallon water tanks located under the master stateroom,
accessed through a hatch in the aft floor. Sight tubes are accessed in the
same place.
The fresh water pump is what pressurizes the system and is
located just aft of the port engine. The pressure accumulator
for the domestic water system keeps the pump from cycling on
and off for a small water demand. It is located just Outboard
of the port engine. There is a spare water pump mounted
above the primary Paragon pump. See directions on the side of
the washer if the Paragon pump fails.
If you run the water tank completely dry, the pump may lose its prime. Try
to avoid this by switching to the other tank before it’s completely empty. If
the pump loses its prime, it may require detaching the supply hose from the
inboard pump inlet, filling that hose completely with water, and reattaching
the hose.
Do not use the washer.
Checking level
Each water tank has a sight tube similar to the sight tubes for the fuel tanks.
By checking often you will have a good idea of water usage.
1.
Locate the sight tube for the desired tank. As noted above, both sight
tubes are located under the deck hatch aft of the master stateroom
bed. Open sight glass tube valves to check water and then close again.
2.
Open the top and bottom valves.
3.
Read the level of the tank.
4.
Shut off the valves on the top and bottom. (For safety never leave
valves open.)
5.
Keep one tank’s supply valve closed so you know when you’ve emptied
one tank, and switch to the other side. Try to fill the tanks at your
next opportunity.
6.
If possible, use the port tank first.