Everglades 355 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Raw Water System
the pump. When the water level reaches the
overflow, it will begin to circulate.
When the recirculating feature for either well is
activated by the Recirc switches, a separate pump
will recirculate and aerate the water that is in the
well without drawing additional seawater into the
system. A valve in the side of each well is used
to regulate the flow of oxygen in the water when
the recirculating feature is activated.
The raw water manifold intake is equipped with
a high speed pickup that will supply water to the
either well if the supply pump should fail and helps
prime the system during normal operation. To
supply water to either well using the high speed
pickup, make sure the ball valves on the manifold
are open and run the boat at a speed above 15
miles per hour. Water will circulate through the
well and out the overflow.
To drain the wells, turn off the pump and remove
the plug in the drain fitting. When the well has
completely drained, use the washdown hose to
flush the well and drain of debris. There is a hook
on the side of each well for the drain plug when
the well is not in use.
The ball valve at the pumps should be closed
whenever the wells are not in use. This will pre-
vent water from entering the well while the boat
is cruising.
Notice:
Do not use the livewell or baitwell as a dry
storage area when they are not in use. Sea-
water could accidently be delivered to the
well from the thru-hull fitting and damage
equipment stored there.
CAUTION
A RUPTURED RAW WATER INTAKE OR PRESSURE LINE COULD
CAUSE THE BOAT TO TAKE ON WATER. ALWAYS TURN THE
RAW WATER SYSTEMS OFF AND CLOSE THE THRU-VALVES
WHEN LEAVING THE BOAT UNATTENDED.
8.4 Raw Water System Maintenance
The following items should be done routinely to
help maintain your raw water system:
Routine Maintenance
• Check hoses, particularly the seawater supply
lines, for signs of deterioration. Tighten
fittings or replace deteriorated hoses and
components as necessary.
• Periodically remove and clean the water
strainer located near the intake side of the
washdown pump. To clean the strainer, make
sure the Raw Water switch is off and close
the valve at the thru-hull fitting. Rotate the
strainer bowl counterclockwise to release it.
Remove and clean the screen with fresh water.
Lubricate the O-ring lightly with silicon or
Teflon grease and reinstall the strainer bowl.
• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a pro-
tective oil periodically.
• The baitwell and livewell should be drained
and cleaned after each use.
• Operate all valves at least once a month to
keep them operating properly.
Typical Raw Water Pump Strainer Removed for Cleaning