Meridian Yachts 391SB Sedan, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 6: Plumbing 391 Sedan • Owner’s Manual
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Water Heater
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Read the water heater instruction manual and heed the warnings above.
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The water heater is connected to the 110-volt AC power system.
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To heat the water, turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel.
Winterizing the Water Heater
1. Turn Off the water heater breaker.
2. Disconnect the hose (A) attached to the pressure
relief valve (B).
3. If there is any water in this hose, drain it into the
bilge or into a bucket.
4. Open the pressure relief valve (B).
5. Open the drain valve (C).
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Leave the pressure relief and drain valves Open until
you fit out your yacht after storage.
SCALDING HAZARD!
Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin.
WARNI NG! !
WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD!
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Do NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the 110-volt AC master panel until
the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.
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The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley.
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Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements.
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Warranty replacements will NOT be made on elements damaged in this manner.
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Drain the water heater and turn the power Off when the chance of freezing exists (see win-
terizing instructions below).
CAUTI ON !
If 110-volt AC power is being provided by shore power or generator power, but the water
heater is not working:
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Make sure the water heater circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel is switched On.
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If the circuit breaker is On, but the water heater is still not working, ask your dealer how
to check the push-to-reset circuit breaker located on the water heater.
NOTI CE
NOTI CE
The freshwater system MUST be drained BEFORE winterizing the water heater (see the
Freshwater System Winterization Instructions on the previous page).
A
B
C