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Owner’s Manual Page 95 Water and Waste Systems - Section J
The materials from which the compo nents of the
water system are made may give the water supply
a peculiar taste, especially when new. This condi tion
is normal and can be re duced somewhat through
the use of a water filter; such as that produced by
Shurflo, LLC. The taste will completely dissi pate
in time.
The fresh (potable) water system should be
disinfected prior to initial use.
The water system should be disinfected before first
use and at the beginning of each season. The follow-
ing information is a general guide to disin fecting the
fresh water system.
1. Flush the boat’s water system thoroughly with
fresh water. Make sure all nontoxic antifreeze is
re moved from the system.
2. The water system should be drained com plete ly.
3. To disinfect the water system, use one gallon of
water and 1/4 cup of Clorox
™
or Purex
™
household
bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solu tion). This
is recommended for each 15 gallons of tank
capacity.
4. Allow to stand for three (3) hours. If time is a
factor, greater concentra tions of chlorine solution
will be needed to disinfect the water system.
5. Drain the system.
6. Flush the system thoroughly with fresh water.
7. Fill the system with fresh water.
To remove excessive chlorine taste or odor which
might remain in the system, prepare a solution of one
quart vinegar to five gallons water and allow this
solution to agitate in the tank for several days during
boating. Then drain tank and refill with fresh water.
All drains are equipped with traps, and the water will
drain slowly. If the system is not operat ing properly,
have it checked by your authorized Four Winns
dealer.
J - 2 PRESSURIZED WATER SYSTEM
The water pump is an automatic, on-off, self-priming
pump that can service several outlets at once. The
pump will build up water pressure and will turn off
when it reaches 60 psi. Refer to Figure J4.
Figure J4: Fresh Water Pump & Location
A. Priming the System
After filling the water tank, open all faucets partial ly.
Activate the FRESH WATER circuit breaker switch
on the cabin 12VDC cabin panel to supply the system
with water. Let the pump run until water comes out of
the galley faucet, transom shower, head faucets and
showers.
After all the air has been purged from the system and
a steady flow of water is coming from each outlet, turn
off the faucets one by one. Begin with the cold water
faucets and continue until all fau cets are shut off. As
the pressure builds, the pump will automatically shut
off at 60 psi. Refer to Section H-5 - 12 Volt Electrical
Equipment and the manu fac turer’s literature included
in the owner’s packet for additional informa tion.
Fresh Water
Tank
Fresh Water
Pump