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Chapter 5:
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
5.1 General
The fresh water system consists of a potable water tank, distri-
bution lines and a distribution pump. The pump is equipped
with an automatic pressure switch and is located in the bilge
below the helm seat. The tank is filled through a labeled deck
plate on the starboard side of the cockpit.
The water system pressure pump is used to supply fresh water
to the cabin sinks and the freshwater washdown.
DO NOT FILL SYSTEM WITH ANY THING OTHER
THAN WATER. SHOULD THE SYSTEM BECOME
CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL OR OTHER TOXIC
FLUIDS, COMPONENT REPLACEMENT MAY BE
NECESSARY.
D O N OT CO N F U S E F U E L F I L L D E C K P L AT E S
W I T H T H E WAT E R O R WA S T E F I L L D E C K
PLATES. THESE PLATES ARE ALSO LABELED
ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE OR DIESEL 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. CONTAC T YOUR
DEALER OR THE SCOUT CUSTOMER SER VICE
DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE
FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED.
5.2 Fresh Water System Operation
Fill the water supply tank slowly through the labeled deck plate
on the gunnel. After filling the water tank, partially open all
faucets. The Water System breaker on the DC panel should be
on. Allow the pump to run until all of the air is purged from
the system and a steady stream of water is flowing from each
outlet. Next, turn off the faucets one by one. As the 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. The automatic
pressure sensor keeps the system pressurized. If the system
has been recently filled or has not been used for an extended
period, air bubbles may accumulate at the pump and the system
may have to be reprimed.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the Water System breaker
should be off.
Note: Do not allow the freshwater pump to run dry.
The pump works on demand and will not shut off
automatically when the tank is empty. This can
result in damage to the pump or a dead battery.
Always turn the Water System breaker off when
the freshwater system is not in use.
Freshwater Tank Fill and Washdown Hose Connector
Freshwater Pump and Shower Sump System