Seawind 1000XL2, Owner'S Manual

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Owners Handbook 9
The Fresh Water System.
The diagram included with this section will allow you to identify the main areas and
components of the Seawind 1000XL2 fresh water system.
The water tank is located under the forward seating in the central cockpit and has a
capacity of 400 litres. The tanks are integrated into the hull structure and feature
smooth surface on the inside to eliminate any fiberglass taste. The tank is filled via
the screw-on filler cap located at the base of the mast and marked “WATER”. The
tank is fitted with an overflow vent to allow air to escape whilst filling the tank.
When the tank is full, excess water will flow out of this vent.
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The water can be sterilised before use with Choloramine tablets (obtainable
from a Chemist).
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Do not fill the water tank with a hose that fits too tightly into the filler opening or
with too much hose pressure. Doing either of these may cause high pressure
within the tank and damage to the tank or its fittings.
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Ensure that the hose and your hands are clean before filling the tank. Be aware
that only very minor contamination in the tank will spoil the fresh water taste.
If the water system has been unused over an extended period of time, it may be
advisable to flush the system with fresh water a number of times before re-use.
Choloramine tablets may also be used.
The fresh water system supplies the following :
- galley sink
- shower and wash basin in heads
- transom shower
The sink and wash basin drain directly overboard. Survey vessels have a grey
water holding tank. There are no shut-off valves on these outlets because they are
well above the waterline.
SEA WATER SYSTEM:
Heads
The manual or electric toilet installed is of high marine standard and should give
years of trouble free use if used properly and according to instructions. The toilet is
flushed using salt-water supplied by a 3/4” hose leading from under the waterline
and able to be closed off with a 1/4 turn levered ball valve. The valve is open to the
sea when the 1/4 turn handle is in line with the pipe and closed when it is at right
angles.
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Always ensure that both the salt-water inlet valve and the waste outlet valve are
open before use.
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With each use, pump the manual toilet 15 to 20 times to ensure all waste matter
has been thoroughly cleared through the outlet hose. With an electric toilet
press the flush control button more than once if necessary. This is especially
important prior to leaving the boat after use. If solid waste remains in the pipe it
will dry out over time and cause blockage of the pipe.
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At regular intervals, rinse the heads system through with fresh water.
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Regularly inspect the inlet and outlet valves and to ensure that these work
smoothly grease lightly with waterproof grease. It is good seamanship to keep
wooden bungs of the right size (shaped like cones) at hand so that they can be
used to plug the inlet or outlet in the event of a valve failure.