Scout Boats 350 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
CAUTION
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
5.1 General
The fresh water system consists of a potable water
tank, distribution lines and a distribution pump.
The pump is equipped with an automatic pressure
switch. The tank is in the bilge below the berth
in the cabin. A gauge in the cabin AC/DC panel
monitors the water level in the tank when “Water”
is selected with the Waste/Water selector switch
on the panel.
DO NOT FILL SYSTEM WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN WATER.
SHOULD THE SYSTEM BECOME CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL
OR OTHER TOXIC FLUIDS, COMPONENT REPLACEMENT MAY
BE NECESSARY.
DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATES WITH THE WATER
OR WASTE FILL DECK PLATES. THESE PLATES ALSO ARE
LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF 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. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE SCOUT CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE
FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED AND COMPONENTS OF
THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
5.2 Fresh Water System Operation
Fill the water supply tank slowly through the la -
beled deck plate on the port gunnel. After filling
the water tank, partially open all faucets. The
Fresh Water switch on the helm switch 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, in -
cluding the fresh water washdown. 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. An automatic pressure sensor keeps the
system pressurized. If the system has been re -
Fresh Water Deck Fill Plate
Chapter 5:
Fresh Water Pump in the Stern Systems Station
cently 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 Fresh
Water switch should be placed in the OFF posi -
tion.