Installation
Position
Although the tank will change its shape to fit the space where it
is installed, the tank should preferably be installed in a com-
partment taking the following into account:
The tank must be easily accessi-
ble for inspection.
The tank should always be
installed above the maximum
bilge water level.
The compartment must be prop-
erly ventilated.
The compartment dimensions
should relate to the tank dimen-
sions.
When filled, the tank should find
sufficient support at the sides with
enough free space at the top.
With reference to the height, do
not forget to take into account the
hose connectors and hoses.
The hull and sides must be
smooth. If not, then cover them
with felt or foam.
Instal fixing points to secure the
tank in the compartment.
Choose a position for the deck
filler cap so that the filler hose can
be as short as possible, going
straight from the filler cap to the
tank and as short as possible.
Connector Nipples
Both connector nipples must be fitted in the top of the tank, the
16 mm. outlet nipple should be fitted as low as possible. One
connector nipple (16 mm. ) is already fitted in the tank. Choose
a suitable position for the other (38 mm.) connector nipple. The
holes required for both connector nipples (16 and 38 mm. diam-
eter) are the same. If necessary, the nipples can be changed
over. Fit the nipples as follows:
Draw the hole with a ball-point
pen, use the ring as stencil.
The diameter is 42 mm., do not
make the hole too large!
Use scissors to cut the hole in the
tank. Do not cut into the oppo-
site tank wall!
Fit the connector nipple into the
tank.
Fit the ring and nut. Tighten the
nut with the wrench, never use
water pump pliers. Do not tighten
too hard.
After filling the tank, check at
once to see that the connector
nipples do not leak. Tighten the
nuts if required.
Repeat this after 2 days, and again after 4 days.
Clean the inside of the tank.
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Flexible drinking water tanks 55, 70, 100, 160 and 220 litres
