Hunter 44DS, Owner'S Manual

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SAFE BOATING TIPS
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WATER SYSTEM OPERATION
Fill fresh water tank at deck fill. The tank
filler cap will be marked
“
water
”
. When
tank is full, water will back up through the
vent hose and exit through a vent located
on the side of the hull. Use tank gauge for
filling. D.C. main should be turned on first.
To activate the water system, turn on D.C.
main, flip the
“
water pressure
”
switch on
the electrical panel. This will start the
pump and pressurize the system. When
the pressure builds, the pump will shut off.
With continued use of fresh water the
pressure in the system is reduced,
automatically restarting the pump. Make
sure there is water in the system while
pump is in operation to prevent damage to
the motor. The pump will also run if a leak
develops in the system.
NOTE: Intermittent operation of the
freshwater pump while all faucets are
closed
usually indicates a leak
somewhere in the lines. Trace the lines to
locate the leak and repair.
Run pump only as long as necessary to
remove water. Dry running can damage
the pump motor
The water heater operates either on 120
or 240 volts AC or when the engine is
running. To obtain hot water from the
engine, it must run a minimum of one-half
hour.
Pressure water pumps are the demand
type. Once the circuit breaker switch is on,
opening the faucet will produce water flow.
To operate shower, turn on hot and cold
faucets until desired temperature is
reached,
while the showerhead is
retracted at sink. Pull the showerhead out
and use. The faucets must be turned off to
prevent system drainage.
Opening the faucet will allow the pump to
empty the tank. Flushing the tank and
lines will be necessary for winterization.
Refer to Maintenance & Winterization
section for more information.
SINKING HAZARD
–
To ensure the safety
of your vessel, always disconnect shore
water and power connections when
leaving your boat unattended.
WASTE DISCHARGE
The Hunter is equipped with a head
waste holding tank, hose lines, and thur-
fittings for either overboard discharge,
using the standard equipped hand
pump, deck pump out at dockside or
Macerator Pump. Tank levels will be
indicated on the gauge located below
the main electrical panel. Familiarize yourself with the locations of the deck
pump out, overboard discharge thur-
hull, and vent locations pictured in the
Waste Water System section, as well as
your
local boating regulations
concerning the overboard discharge of
raw sewage.