Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
5.5 Shower Operation
There is a shower located in the head compart-
ment and at the transom on the starboard side,
facing the swim platform. Each shower has hot
and cold water and a retractable shower head
with an on/off valve.
Make sure the Water Pump breaker in the DC
breaker panel is on, then turn the water on. Ad-
just the hot and cold water faucet until the de-
sired temperature is obtained. Some minor varia-
tions in the water temperature may occur as the
pressure pump cycles. To conserve water, use
the valve on the shower head to turn the water
on and off as you shower.
Shower water is drained from the head compart-
ment by a sump pump system located below the
forward berth in the aft cabin. An automatic float
switch in the shower sump controls the pump.
The pump is activated and protected by the shower
sump pump circuit breaker in the battery switch
panel. After showering, let the cold water flow
for a period of time to flush the drainage system
of soap residue. It is essential that the shower
drain strainer is cleaned regularly and the sump is
inspected periodically for accumulated debris that
needs to be removed.
5.6 Fresh Water System Maintenance
Information and owner’s manuals supplied with
water system components is included with this
manual. Refer to this information for additional
operation and service data.
The following items should be done routinely to
maintain your fresh water system:
• Periodically remove and clean the water
strainer located near the intake side of the
fresh water pump.
• Remove the filter screens from the faucet
spouts and eliminate any accumulation of
debris. A build up of debris can cause the
pump to cycle excessively.
• Periodically remove the lid on the shower sump
assembly located below the forward berth in
the aft cabin. Clean debris from the sump and
flush with clean water.
• Periodically spray the pumps and metal
components with a metal protector.
• The batteries must be properly maintained and
charged. Operating the pressure pump from a
battery with a low charge could lead to pump
failure.
• Add a commercially available potable water
conditioner to the water tank to keep it fresh.
Note: The fresh water system must be prop-
erly winterized prior to winter lay-up.
Refer to the section on winterizing for
more information.
Transom Shower at Starboard Side of Swim Platform
Head Compartment Shower