Robertson and caine Leopard 38, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
L38 OM 110v Rev0 (11/02/03) Page 33
16. FRESH WATER SYSTEM OPERATION
Refer to schematic drawing l38/4.4800/864 & L38/4.4800/869.
Two tanks (2 x 400Lltr capacity each) are situated in the foredeck lockers and can be filled
directly through filler cap situated on each tank. A separate valve controls each tank and
is marked according to which tank it controls. All valves, pumps & switches are situated on
the Water Pump Board under the galley sink.
1.
To Use Water:
1.1. Turn on the “Fresh Water Pump” breaker at the DC switch panel. Open the
faucet. The pump will start running and only stop once the faucet is closed
and the system is pressurised, which could take approximately a minute for
the first time.
1.2. If the pump keeps running, the following problems may exist:
- A tank has run dry.
- A leak has developed in the system, i.e., a faucet could be open.
2. Switch from an empty tank to a full one:
2.1. Leave the pump on and open the bleed valve.
2.2. Close valve of empty tank.
2.3. Open valve of full tank until there is a steady flow of water (approx. 15
seconds).
2.4. Close bleed valve. The pump will run until adequate pressure has been
restored (1-2 minutes).
2.5. If the pump fails to shut off repeat steps 2.3 and 2.4.
3. Should one pump fail, there is a second pump as a back-up. To change pumps:
3.1. Turn off the “Fresh Water Pump” breaker at the DC switch panel.
3.2. Locate the Water Pump Board under the galley sink.
3.3. Locate the toggle switch between the pumps, and change the position of
the switch from “1” to “2”.
3.4. Rotate both pump selection valves from position “1” to position “2”.
3.5. Turn on the water pressure and bleed the system as previously described.