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If the fresh water system is not in going to be in use, return to the AC/DC Panel in the cabin and turn the
fresh water switch to the off position.
Note: If you should hear a sucking sound, you may have a leak on the inlet side of the
fresh water tank. The tank is located under the hinged panel in the mid berth and there
are 2 hoses connected to the top of the tank. The larger diameter hose is the water fill
hose and the smaller diameter hose is the water vent hose. Inspect the hoses for leaks
and make certain that the hose connections are secure.
When you close all of the faucets, the pump will run briefly. If the pump continues to run with all faucets
closed, check the system for leaks or have the pump tested.
Shower System and Shower Sump Pump
The shower sump pump is used to pump out any gray water (used
water) from the system. The pump is installed below the mid berth
mattress and is accessible under an access panel on the port side
of the berth. Water from the sink and floor drains, in the head area,
is pumped out via this system.
Under normal operations, as water drains through the sink and
shower drains, the float switch activates the pump and allows the
gray/used water to be pumped overboard.
To operate the shower system and the sump pump, go to the AC/DC panel in the cabin, locate the DC
main, sump pump and fresh water switches and move them all to the on position. Visually inspect the
sump pump to ensure it is properly secured and listen to hear the pump running.
Turn all switches (DC main, sump pump and fresh water) back to the off position once you have finished
using the sump pump system.
Water Heater
The 6-gallon capacity water heater is located behind the wall
panel on the port side of the cockpit storage area.
To operate the water heater, locate the water heater and the AC
main switches on the AC/DC panel and turn them both to the on
position. Allow the water heater pump to operate for a couple of
minutes then turn on the hot water faucet either in the galley or in
the head. When finished, turn off all the water faucets along with
the water heater and DC main switches on the AC/DC panel.
Head Waste System
WHAT IS THE LAW?
Congress enacted the Clean Water Act of 1972 (amended in 1987). This law addresses a wide spectrum
of water pollution problems, including marine sewage from boats in navigable U.S. waters including
coastal waters up to three miles offshore. The law further provides for "no discharge" by boats operated
in enclosed lakes and reservoirs or in rivers not capable of interstate navigation. States may apply to the
EPA to have certain other waters declared "no discharge zones" if discharge of treated sewage would be
harmful. In short, boats with installed toilets must have an operable Coast Guard approved Marine
Sanitation Device (MSD) designed to either hold sewage for pump out ashore or for discharge in the
ocean beyond the three mile limit, or to treat the sewage to Federal standards prior to discharge.