PERSUIT DC 235 DUAL CONSOLE, Owner'S Manual

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Plumbing System
5-5
Section 5
DC235
Perform these routine maintenance proce-
dures to maintain your raw water system:
• Check hoses for signs of deterioration,
especially the sea water hoses.
• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a
metal protector periodically.
• Drain and clean the livewell after each
use.
• Operate all thru-hull valves at least once
a month to keep them operating prop-
erly.
If a hose ruptures or leaks, turn off pump
immediately. Keep the thru-hull valve closed
when performing service on a sea water sys-
tem.
The fresh and raw water systems must be
winterized properly before storage. Refer to
Winterizing.
Drainage Systems
Perform these routine maintenance proce-
dures to maintain your drainage system:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose
and water to remove all debris.
• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes, espe-
cially before winter storage.
• Check the bilge for debris that can block
the function of bilge pumps.
• Test rear automatic bilge pump switch
each time the boat is used, for proper
operation. Add water to the mid bilge
until the water level is high enough to
activate the forward automatic bilge
pump.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water
to keep them clean and free flowing.
• Clean and flush cooler/storage boxes
with a mild soap or a bilge cleaner and
fresh water after each use to keep them
clean and fresh.
• Operate the thru-hull valves once a
month and service as required.
• Check the drain system regularly to
ensure it is free flowing and hoses on the
thru-hull fittings are secure and not leak-
ing.
NOTICE
Maintain a proper charge on the bat-
teries; operating the pressure pump
from a battery with a low charge could
lead to pump failure.
NOTICE
DO NOT use harsh chemical drain
cleaners in drain systems; permanent
damage to the hoses, fittings and sys-
tem can result. Also, drains and
pumps must be properly winterized
before winter lay-up.