Regal 35 Sport Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 7
The hot water heater features a 11 gallon capacity and has
the ability to keep the water warm during cruising. This is
accomplished by a set of hoses connected between the hot
water tank and the circulating engine water pump. Engine
coolant runs through a heat exchanger which keeps the
tank water warm when the engines are running.
To initially fill the hot water heater, ensure the boat’s fresh
water tank is full. When the tank is full water will be ejected
from the deck vent. At the DC side of the main ship’s AC/
DC panel, turn the fresh water pump to the “on” position.
Make sure the water heater is full by opening a hot water
faucet until a steady stream flows out. With the generator
running or the shore power connected, switch on the hot
water heater at the AC side of the ship’s service panel. The
heating element will now begin to heat the hot water tank.
Should the hot water heater reset button need resetting,
turn off the hot water breaker at the AC side of the main
control panel. Then remove the panel cover to expose the
reset button. Press the red reset button. After refastening
the access panel, flip on the hot water breaker to continue
the systems operation.
Should the need arise there is a drain valve located in
the rear of the heater. Make sure the water is cold before
attempting to open the valve. The valve runs through
the shower sump pump and then overboard. Never try
to adjust the thermostat or open the drain valve before
turning off the AC breaker. Contact a marine professional
for further information.
A T&P valve protects the system from overheating. If the
temperature is too hot, the valve will open.
HOT WATER HEATER:
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BODILY INJURY
DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT
TRY TO OPEN UP THE HOT WATER TANK
COMPONENTS WHILE THE AC POWER IS
ACTIVATED. TURN HOT WATER BREAKER
OFF AT THE MAIN AC PANEL.
COLD WATER
HOT
WATER
DRAIN
T&P
VALVE
RESET
BREAKER
INSIDE
CASING
TO AVOID POSSIBLE BODILY INJURY DUE TO
HOT WATER, BE SURE TO CHECK THE
WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE USING IT.
THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE AFTER CRUISING
WHEN THE WATER HAS BEEN TRAVELING
THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGER HOSES.
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
DO NOT TURN ON THE HOT WATER
BREAKER WITHOUT THE WATER HEATER
BEING FULL. DAMAGE TO THE HEATER
ELEMENT COULD OCCUR.