Monterey 305 SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Chapter 7:
Freshwater System
7.1 General
The fresh water system consists of a potable water
tank, distribution lines and a distribution pump. The
pump is equipped with an automatic pressure switch
and is located near the water tank in the forward
in-floor storage compartment.
CAUTION
DO NOT FILL SYSTEM WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN WATER.
SHOULD THE SYSTEM BECOME CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL
OR OTHER TOXIC FLUIDS, COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
MAY BE NECESSARY.
WARNING
DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATE WITH THE WATER
OR WASTE FILL DECK PLATES. THESE PLATES ALSO
ARE LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF FUEL IS ACCIDENTALLY
PUMPED INTO THE WATER OR WASTE TANK, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO PUMP IT OUT YOURSELF. WATER AND WASTE
PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO PUMP FUEL AND A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. CONTACT YOUR DEALER
OR THE MONTEREY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE FUEL PROFESSIONALLY
REMOVED AND COMPONENTS OF THE FRESH WATER
SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation
Fill the water tank slowly through the labeled deck
fill fitting. After filling the tank, activate the Fresh
Water Pump switch in the battery switch panel
and open the valve on the head compartment or
cockpit shower spray head or wet bar sink faucet.
Allow the pump to run until all of the air is purged
from the system and a steady stream of water is
flowing from the faucet or spray head. Close the
valve to stop the water flow. As pressure builds
the pump will automatically shut off.
When properly primed and activated, the water
system will operate much like the water system in
a home. An automatic pressure sensor keeps the
system pressurized. If the system has been re-
cently filled or has not been used for an extended
period, air bubbles may accumulate at the pump
and the system may have to be primed.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the Fresh
Water Pump switch should be placed in the OFF
position.
CAUTION
DO NOT ALLOW THE FRESH WATER PUMP TO RUN DRY. THE
FRESH WATER PUMP WORKS ON DEMAND AND WILL NOT
SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY.
THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. ALWAYS
TURN THE FRESH WATER SWITCH OFF WHEN THE SYSTEM
IS NOT IN USE.
Fresh Water Shower
There is a shower located in the head compart-
ment and near the transom door. Each shower
has cold water and a retractable shower head with
an on/off valve.
To use a shower, make sure the Fresh Water Pump
switch in the battery switch panel is on, then pull
the shower head out. Activate the valve on the
shower head to turn the water on. To conserve
water, use the valve to turn the water on and off
as you shower.
Water Tank Fill Fitting