12. Fresh water system
Aurora P is equipped with two water tanks with a capacity of 210 gallons
split between the two.
Before filling the tanks let the water run from the hose for a while before
placing the end into the filler. The filler holes are located in the anchor locker
and on the transom. Please ensure that the correct fillers are used, NOT the
holding tanks or the diesel fill.
To use the fresh water system, turn on the fresh water breaker on the 12v
panel and open a faucet. When the tank runs out of water the pump will run
at high speed and the faucet will start to cough air. As soon as you hear the
pump running continuously, check to see if anyone is using water. If not,
switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air
into the system or the pump overheating.
To switch tanks:
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Switch off pump
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Select the next full tank: the valve is located beneath the sink in the aft
head.
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The valve is not ‘on’ or ‘off’ – it has two positions that select one or other
tank. After selecting required tank:
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Switch on pump.
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Open cold water faucet at galley and purge system of air, approx. 45
seconds
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Turn off faucet, pump will continue to run until adequate pressure has
built up to operate pressure switch to cut the pump out.
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If pump does not cut out, it may be necessary to repeat the purging
process and open other faucets
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If you have any problems, call Horizon.
We have installed a second, spare fresh water pump to cut down any delays
to your charter due to pump break-down. To use the spare pump, simply
flick the electrical toggle switch between pumps and purge air out of the
system as above
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