Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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COMMISSIONING YOUR BOAT
6-8 53 COUPE
16. Switch OFF the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2 breakers.
17. Allow the chlorine sanitizing solution to sit in the system for three
(3) hours. A shorter time period will require a greater concentration of
chlorine sanitizing solution to disinfect the water system.
18. Drain the chlorine sanitizing solution by opening all faucets (hot & cold),
setting single faucets to the warm position, and empty the water tank.
When the water tank is empty switch the pump breakers OFF.
19. Ensure the water system, including the water heater and pumps, is
drained completely.
20. Fill the fresh water tank with clean, fresh water. The tank should be filled
until water runs out of the fill fitting.
21. Keeping all faucets open, switch ON the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2
breakers and empty the water tank. When the water tank is empty, switch
the pump breakers OFF.
22. Repeat steps 21 and 22.
23. Final fill: Fill the fresh water tank with clean, fresh water. The tank should
be filled until water runs out of the fill fitting.
24. Switch ON the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2 breakers.
25. Open each faucet. When a smooth flow of water is observed from each
hot and cold tap, close the faucet. When all faucets are closed, the pump
will shut off as the system pressure increases. Any air should now be
purged from the system. Leave the FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2 breakers
ON.
The fresh water system is now commissioned and ready for use
.
To remove excessive chlorine taste or odor that might remain in the system, do
the following:
1. Ensure the water tank has enough available capacity to accept 10 addi -
tional gallons. If there is ample room in the tank, proceed to step 3, below.
2. Drain at least 10 gallons of water out of the system so the following
vinegar solution will have room to be added. To do this switch ON the
FRESH WATER PUMP 1 & 2 breakers and open a faucet. When at least
10 gallons has been drained, close the faucet and turn the pump break -
ers OFF.